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This page contains information regarding [page_title] Accessibility and other related information. You can click these links to visit specific sections on this resource page.
Disability Services in Florida
Florida State Parks
Disabled Tourist Information
Disney World Disability Information
Universal Orlando and Seaworld Orlando
Equipment and Vehicle Rentals
The Florida Keys and Keywest Disability Information
[page_title] Dealer Locator and Shopping Online
We provide information on wheelchair access in [page_title], in the state of Florida, this includes Disability Services in Florida , Florida State Parks, Disabled Tourist Information, Disney World Disability Information, Universal Orlando and Seaworld Orlando, Equipment and Vehicle Rentals, The Florida Keys and Keywest Disability Information and other travel measures that help you with your trip to Florida, or if you are a resident of the area of [page_title].
Karman Healthcare provides users with lightweight wheelchairs and medical equipment in [page_title] and other surrounding areas. We have many official store locations within New York that can provide you with mobility equipment and service.
If you need to find a Karman Healthcare dealer in [page_title], then please visit our Dealer Locator page on our website, to localize a dealer that is close to you by proximity, depending on the area that you live, you can find a store that will help you find the right piece of equipment for your lifestyle and needs.
We also provide medical equipment through our online dealers, you can find out more by clicking the "Shop Online" now button located below this paragraph. If you need to find out more information about any of our products, including lightweight wheelchairs, please visit one of our many categories that include different types of medical equipment with various features and customization.
[page_title] [hr] Disability Service Provider Florida County Listings
- Northwest Florida: Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gulf, Gadsden, Hamilton, Holmes, Jackson, Lafayette, Liberty, Leon, Jefferson, Madison, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Suwannee, Taylor, Walton, Wakulla, Washington
- North Central Florida: Alachua, Citrus, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, Marion
- Northeast Florida: Baker, Bradford, Columbia, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam, St. John's, Union, Volusia
- East Coast: Brevard, Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie, Seminole
- Gulf Coast Florida: Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota
- Central Florida: Desoto, Hardee, Highlands, Lake, Polk, Orange, Osceola, Okeechobee, Sumter
- Southwest Florida: Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee
- South Florida: Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach
Florida's State Parks is committed to offering accessible facilities, events and programs to all visitors. For standards and specifications regarding the use of wheelchairs, manually-powered mobility aids and other power-driven mobility devices (OPDMD) by people with mobility impairments within state parks, please click on the appropriate link below, or scroll down to the appropriate section. For additional access to trails and beaches, all-terrain wheelchairs, including beach wheelchairs are located in parks throughout the state. Wheelchair lifts are provided at the Boca Grande Lighthouse at Gasparilla Island State Park and Eden Gardens State Park. Sign language interpreters can be provided with advanced notice using the Accommodation Request Form. In addition, many parks with video programs offer an open-captioned version as well as transcribed copies of audio programs.
- Wheelchairs, Manually-Powered Mobility Aids and Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices (OPDMD)
- Beach Wheelchairs
- Accessible Fishing Piers
- Accessible Trails
- Accessible Boat Tours
Wheelchairs and Manually-Powered Mobility Aids are allowed anywhere foot traffic is allowed.
Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices (OPDMD) shall be permitted ONLY FOR USE BY PEOPLE WITH MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS and shall typically comply with the following maximum specifications in order to be considered acceptable for use in Florida State Parks:
- Speed – The operating speed while in a Florida State Park shall be that of typical walking speed, based on the particular soil type and existing environmental conditions, not to exceed 5 miles per hour.
- Width – The width shall not typically exceed 34 inches. Certain pedestrian routes, trails and undeveloped areas may reduce the acceptable width as the width varies greatly for these areas due to natural features or cultural landscapes.
- Length – The length shall not typically exceed 62 inches. Certain pedestrian routes, trails and undeveloped areas may not support the length of certain devices due to natural features or cultural landscapes.
- Weight – The weight of the device shall not typically exceed 550 pounds. Certain pedestrian routes, trails and undeveloped areas may not support the weight of certain devices due to natural features or cultural landscapes.
- Type – The type shall not typically include any motorized off-highway vehicle designed to travel on non-highway tires and/or having a seat designed to be straddled by the operator and/or handlebars for steering control, such as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), off-highway motorcycles (OHMs) and recreational off-highway vehicles (ROV). NOTE: Gas-powered vehicles, no matter the type, shall not typically be allowed in any facilities enclosed by walls and/or covered by roofs.
PLEASE CALL BEFORE YOU GO. It is highly recommended that you contact the Park in advance of your visit to ensure that your particular OPDMD is approved for use in the particular element(s) and at the particular time(s) you intend to use it.
Beach Wheelchairs are available with advanced notice at the following parks.
Northwest Florida
- Big Lagoon State Park
- Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
- Henderson Beach State Park
- St. Andrews State Park
- St. George Island State Park
- St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
- Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
- Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
Northeast Florida
Central Florida
- Anastasia State Park
- Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach
- Sebastian Inlet State Park
- Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
Southwest Florida
- Caladesi Island State Park
- Cayo Costa State Park
- Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
- Fort Foster State Park
- Gasparilla Island State Park
- Hillsborough River State Park
- Honeymoon Island State Park
- Lovers Key State Park
- Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
Southeast Florida
- Bahia Honda State Park
- Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
- John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
- John U. Lloyd Beach State Park
- John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
- Ft. Pierce Inlet State Park
- Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
- Oleta River State Park
- St. Lucie Inlet Preserve
- Long Key State Park
- Curry Hammock State Park
Northwest Florida
North Florida
East Central Florida
Southwest Florida
- Collier-Seminole State Park
- Myakka River State Park
- The Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
- Lake Manatee State Park
Southeast Florida
Northwest Florida
- Big Lagoon State Park
- Blackwater Heritage Trail State Park
- Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad Trail State Park
North Florida
Southwest Florida
Northwest Florida
Northeast Florida
Information provided by floridastateparks.org
[hr][page_title] Disabled Tourist Information
General Information
Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality, or SATH, provides recommendations for travel agents and other resources to help travelers with disabilities plan their vacations. 561-451-0052, www.sath.org
Able Trust offers helpful links to disability resources throughout the state from Florida's Governor's Alliance for the Employment of Citizens with Disabilities. 850-224-4493, www.abletrust.org
Florida Disabled Outdoors Association provides resources on disabled outdoor travel in [page_title].www.fdoa.org
American Diabetes Association offers information on traveling with diabetes, as well as a list of hospitals that offer services to diabetic travelers. 800-342-2383, www.diabetes.org
Dialysis Finder's web site lists center locations and maps by zip code. 866-889-6019, www.dialysisfinder.com
Scooters/Wheelchair Rental
Care Medical Equipment, Orlando: Wheelchair and scooter rental, oxygen, other medical equipment. 800-741-2282, 407-856-2273, www.caremedicalequipment.com
Scootaround Inc.: Available in 120 [page_title] cities. 888-441-7575, www.scootaround.com
Browse our visitor information listings for destinations that offer beach wheelchairs and other services or information for the physically challenged. Unlike regular wheelchairs, these "beach wheels" have special tires that don't get stuck in sand. Beach chairs are often provided at no charge and are available to anyone unable to walk or those who possess a handicapped automobile tag.
Most major car rental companies including Hertz and Dollar Rent A Car, can, with advance notice, provide hand-control cars.
Accessible Vans of America:
- Miami location (Sunset Mobility), 800-240-9246, www.sunsetmobility.com
- Southwest Florida locations: Fort Myers 239-936-6333,.www.oceanconversions.com
Wheelchair Getaways:
- Available in Orlando, Bradenton, Sarasota, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Daytona Beach and Melbourne, 800-242-4990
- Fort Lauderdale, Miami, West Palm Beach, Pensacola, Jacksonville, Fort Myers and Naples, 800-637-7577; www.wheelchairgetaways.com
Section 316.1958 Florida Statutes provides that motor vehicles displaying a license plate or parking permit issued to a disabled person by any other state or district subject to laws of the United States shall be recognized as a valid plate or permit. Information is at www.hsmv.state.fl.us/dmv/disabled_pkg.html
International travelers who have parking permits in their own country can purchase a temporary permit from any local tax office for $15. Information at floridataxcollectors.com.
information provided by visitflorida.com
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Disney World Disability Information
Disney gets especially high marks from visitors with disabilities. In true Disney fashion, they pay close attention to details that will make people with special needs especially comfortable.
Here are facts, guidelines, and a few tips for the disabled guest:
- Special parking is available for guests at all four theme parks and all Disney World Resort hotels. Ask for directions at the entrances.
- Valet parking is available at Downtown Disney and is free to guests with disabilities.
- WDW Monorail stations are accessible to wheelchairs.
- Access to the Magic Kingdom is available by either ferry or monorail.
- Wheelchairs are available at all theme parks. The cost is $12.00 per day ($10.00 per day for length-of-stay rentals).
- Electric Convenience Vehicles are also available for rent. The cost is $50.00, plus a $20.00 refundable deposit, per park, per day.
- Consult Disney's Guidebook for Guests with Disabilities for details about wheelchair access to attractions, or check with the ride host or hostess. Most attractions are accessible to guests who can be lifted from chairs with assistance from a member of their party. Many can accommodate guests who must remain in their wheelchairs.
- Disney allows guide animals to ride on some attractions.
- Designated "animal break areas" are located throughout the parks, and each park has personnel available to assist you with your animal.
- All WDW hotels have accommodations for guests with disabilities, including roll-in showers and "zero-entry" pools with special wheelchairs available. Be sure to ask for Special Reservations Department.
[page_title] Visual Disabilities
A tape recorder with a cassette that describes each park is available for a $25.00 refundable deposit. Also, a Braille guidebook is available for a $25.00 refundable deposit.
[page_title] Hearing Disabilities
- Pay phones with text typewriters (TTYs) are available throughout WDW.
- Sign language is available for some shows. Arrangements must be made two weeks in advance.
- Listening devices that amplify attraction sound tracks are available at City Hall in the Magic Kingdom, and at Guest Relations in the other theme parks. A refundable deposit of $100 is required. Park guide maps will indicate the participating attractions.
- Written scripts are available at many attractions and shows. Ask a Disney employee for assistance.
- Reflective and video captioning devices are available at some attractions. Consult park guide maps for indication of participating attractions.
Seaworld Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando offers a special seating in every theater and several stadiums have special entrances. Guests with guide dogs should use the same procedures as wheelchair guests. Water is available for companion dogs at any restaurant location.
[page_title] There are assisted restrooms and telephones equipped with amplified hand sets. Wheelchairs can be rented for a nominal fee and a limited number of electric wheelchairs are available for rent on a first come, first served basis.
| SeaWorld Orlando Park Accessibility Guide |
Universal Studios Orlando
Universal Studios Orlando provides a special Disabled Guest Parking Pass to be displayed on your dashboard for parking in the special disabled guest parking area. Regular wheelchairs and electric convenience vehicles are available in limited quantities on a first-come, first-served basis.
Guests with hearing impairments can obtain TDDs at the Guest Services Office or Health Services. You will need to call (407-224-4233) in advance to make arrangements for an interpreter. | Detailed ADA Information for Universal Orlando |
You may pick up a copy of the Guidebook for Guests with Disabilities at the wheelchair rental locations in each theme park. To get a copy in advance, visit WDW's website atwww.disneyworld.com or write to: Walt Disney World Guest Communications, Box 10000, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830.
Equipment and Vehicle Rentals
Those with disabilities may find themselves in a position to need equipment rental or repair while on vacation. Although this list is not exhaustive, it does give information on some of the larger and more travelled areas of Florida.
- Accessible Vans of America – Orlando & More Rentals of accessible vans covering Fort Myers, Pompano Beach and Miami. (Toll Free: 1-800-862-7475)
- Action Disability Resources – Jacksonville Wheelchair accessible rental mini-vans by the day, week, or month. (Toll Free: 1-888-316-2648)
- Amigo Mobility Center – Sarasota Rentals, repairs, parts and sales. (Toll Free: 1-800-783-2644)
- CARE Medical Equipment – Orlando Rentals, repairs, parts and sales of manual and motorized wheelchairs and lifts. Also, providers of medical equipment including oxygen. (Toll Free: 1-800-741-2282)
- Randle Medical Sales and Rentals – Miami Full line of medical equipment rentals and sales. (Toll Free: 1-800-753-1222)
- Randy's Mobility – Orlando Rental of manual and motorized wheelchairs from $70.00 a week and up. (Phone: 863-679-1550)
- Walker Medical and Mobility – Orlando Full service medical equipment rentals. (Toll Free: 1-888-SCOOTER)
- Wheelchair Vans of America – Clermont Rentals of accessible vans covering Central Florida. (Toll Free: 1-800-910-VANS
Information provided by Dawm Henthorn
[page_title] [hr] The Florida Keys and Keywest Disability Information Information for Visitors with Mobility Disabilities.
A Florida Keys vacation means a great getaway to one of the most unique places on earth. Most lodgings, attractions and recreational activities are specially equipped to enhance the participation and enjoyment of everyone, yet in some cases visitors with mobility disabilities may need the assistance of a member of their party to fully utilize these areas.
Florida state statutes require all licensed lodging facilities to provide at least 5% of the guest rooms with certain handicapped accessible criteria. Features vary depending on your selected hotel/resort.For a complete list of Florida Keys accommodations, visit www.fla-keys.com/propsearch/accomloc.cfm and select an area you would like to search.
Visitors are encouraged to discuss their accessibility needs when they contact the individual establishments direct.
Attractions & Areas Of Interest
What is your idea of fun? Florida Keys attractions have accessibility for all our visitors to pursue their passion and enjoy some of the most notable features of the Keys: the beautiful water, world-class fishing and its natural wildlife and delicate marine ecosystems.
Each of our attractions is designed to offer fun for everyone, with resourceful staff to further assist visitors with mobility disabilities; many are designed with wheelchair-wide entrances or front gates for ease of entry.
Key Largo features a three-pool complex at Jacobs Aquatic Center, with a 24'x44′ ramp-accessible multipurpose MYRTHA pool (3-4′ deep) equipped with a lift and utilized for swim classes, water aerobics, aqua therapy programs, and recreation. Key West's main campus of Florida Keys Community College (FKCC) has a lift-equipped Jr. Olympic-sized pool frequented by student swim team members as well as for use as a scuba diving and recreational swimming complex.
All Florida Keys fishing boats can accommodate a variety of fishing — such as back country, night or deep sea — some vessels, such as Key Largo's Tranquil Adventures, are specifically equipped for wheelchairs, have accessible bathrooms, and offer a lift to lower disabled passengers into shallow water for snorkeling and swimming.
Islamorada features an exhibit at the Florida Keys History of Diving Museumcalled "Diving A Dream." Matt Johnston, of Woodbury, Minn., made diving history in November 2006 when he became the first paralyzed scuba diver who breathes through a ventilator to complete two successful ocean dives in the Florida Keys. To read more about Matt's unparalleled story, click here.
Or, you may wish to experience a swim encounter or interact with dolphins; such fully-accessible and inherent special needs programs are made possible by non-profit centers such as Key Largo's Island Dolphin Care Center and Marathon's Dolphin Research Center.
State and marine parks throughout the Keys offer wheelchair-accessible trails for bird watching, and glass-bottom, snorkel and dive boats, and beach wheelchairs for guests, including Curry Hammock State Park, Bahia Honda State Park and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. When possible, visitors should either contact an individual park for availability or make a request online at http://www.floridastateparks.org/ADA/RequestAccomodation.cfmprior to your visit, simply to ensure that accommodations and/or equipment will be readily available upon arrival.
Dining All our Florida Keys restaurants are ready to welcome you in our friendly and laid back dining venues. A variety of fresh delicacies are available in the Keys, from local seafood to ethnic dishes and meat-based specialties.
For a complete listing of each region's restaurants, visit:
The Arts
Public, theatrical venues throughout the Keys are ADA-accessible, featuring wheelchair-accessible seating, as well as convenient parking and ramps for people with disabilities.
As special arts and cultural events with arrangements and availability are made for attendees with disabilities, we will be posting them here. Click here for a complete listing of Arts & Cultural activities.
Ground transportation in the form of shuttle buses is available from the Key West airport to area hotels. If an area accommodation does not provide its own shuttle, on your behalf they can contact a local taxi company that does provide accessible transportation either between the hotel and airport or your island destination.
Key West's Five Sixes Taxi provides a Para Transit taxi which can accommodate both manual or electric wheelchairs. Four passengers with two wheelchairs, or five passengers with one wheelchair can ride comfortably. They provide local transportation as well as any destination in the Florida Keys.
We encourage you to confirm such transportation with your individual lodging property.
For getting around the island(s), local public and tour transportation with wheelchair access is available, such as the Conch Tour Train and Key West Trolley Tours. The City of Key West also provides accessible public bus service. Click here for a schedule and more information.
For a historically interesting and unique day trip, ferry transport service between Key West to Sunset Key and day tours to the Dry Tortugas are each wheelchair-accessible.
Many visitors not only arrive in the Keys on sailing and motorized vessels, but like to visit our many waterfront marinas. Although there are not formal ADA guidelines for marinas, the City of Marathon has recently equipped the Boot Key Harbor City Marina with floating docks and additions for equal access to all marina services, including dinghy docks, boardwalks and parking facilities.
[page_title] Equipment Rentals
Scooters, manual wheelchairs, walkers, canes, hospital beds, portable oxygen
Although individual attractions or retail businesses do not have wheelchairs readily available for public use, these can be rented on a daily or weekly basis from only a limited number of locations in the Keys. For rental fees, deposit information, contact either of these establishments:
- Coral Medical (Sweetwater Medical), Mile Marker 87.8, Islamorada, 305-852-4393
- Four Star Rentals, 5216 US1, Stock Island (Key West), 305-294-7171
- Medical Care Services, Mile Marker 91.8, Tavernier, 305-501-2306
It is recommended to travel with your own or rent and bring a collapsible wheelchair, to ensure availability during your stay as well as for easy trunk stowage while driving around the islands.
[page_title] Destination Information
P.O. Box 866 Key West, FL 33041 800-FLA-KEYS (352-5397) http://www.fla-keys.com
Other Resources
Able Trust offers helpful links to disability resources throughout the state of Florida. Contact direct at 888-838-2253
[page_title] Disabled Outdoors Association is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities and enhancing the opportunities for outdoor recreation. Contact for more information 850-201-2944
http://www.fdoa.org/home/contact-us Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality (SATH) provides recommendations and resources for travel agents and to help travelers with disabilities plan their vacations. Contact direct 800-513-1126 http://www.sath.org
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To find a stocking provider in your area, please CONTACT US at 1-800-80-KARMA (1-800-805-2762) where one of our friendly customer service associates will select from over 6,000 dealers and provide you with the dealer closest to you with inventory which best matches the product you are most interested in. Please make sure that you mention the exact model(s) you are seeking and we will do our best to locate and/or recommend to you. Karman Healthcare takes great pride in our service and partnering dealers fully stocking our product line.
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Would you rather shop online? We have a wide range of online dealers that are ready to help you find the perfect product for your every needs. Some internet sites offer FREE 2 day shipping*, experienced personalized service, and/or first class policies to cater to your needs. Others even offer financing with zero percent interest*! Karman is proud to have our Authorized Dealers listed in our service network enhancing the shopping experience in seeking the perfect mobility product. If you require assistance to locate the best dealer for your specific requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us first. Thank you! *rules and restrictions may apply


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Sewing stretch Knit Fabrics
Up until recently, my advice hasn't been all that fantastic. Let's see, there is sewing with a ball point needle. Sew using your serger (if you have one), or a zig zag stitch. If you must do a straight stitch, always sew on a long stitch. And of course, sew very carefully – being sure NOT to pull the fabric through. Know the stretch of your fabric (horizontal or vertical or both). A walking foot can help to keep from having wavy seams as well. Sew with an interlock knit if you are a beginner, as these are the best to learn on.
And so on. All basic information which you can find anywhere. And don't get me wrong, very helpful! They helped me all this time (especially if you don't have a serger, that zig zag stitch rocks!).
Well recently I figured out just about the coolest bit of information EVER when it comes to knits. I am not kidding you, it will change your sewing with knits life.
You will go from this:
(Typing late at night is another story *sigh*)
To this, in a matter of minutes:
Are you ready? It is pretty freakin' simple.
Tissue paper.
You know, the kind that comes in clothing boxes? Stock up on it. Stop throwing it away. And treasure it for-ever. Consider it your new best friend.
Simply put it underneath your knit while you are feeding it through the machine – and voila! Of course, you should still sew using a long straight stitch (or zig zag, whatever your fancy) – but the seems come out pretty darned flawless. It gives it just enough stabilizing that it helps the knit feed through beautifully. And when you are done, simply pull the tissue paper away from your project. You may need to pick a few extra pieces stuck under your stitches – but it is well worth the little bit of time you need to do it.
So now you know. It is amazing, it is awesome, and I am pretty sure it is going to rock your world about as much as it did mine.

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Patients trust their doctors. Polls show that when the public is asked which professions rate highest on honesty and ethical standards, physicians appear towards the top of the list.i So when patients have questions about health insurance, they're likely to ask their physician for advice on picking the plan that best suits their needs.
As a recognized Champion of Coverage, the American College of Physicians has agreed to provide unbiased and understandable resources to its physician members on ways you can help your patients obtain coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This guide provides specific information for West Virginia internists and patients on the resources that are available to them.
The ACA will make health insurance more affordable by providing health insurance tax credits and cost-sharing to the uninsured, underinsured, and small businesses; creating health insurance marketplaces to make shopping for health insurance easier; and implementing insurance reforms to make the market more accessible, predictable, and fair. In many states, the Medicaid program will be expanded to serve more people and health insurers in all states will no longer be able to deny insurance to those with pre-existing conditions.
According to the Institute of Medicine, being uninsured poses a hazard to one's health. Adults without health insurance are less likely to receive clinical preventive services that can reduce the likelihood of developing serious illness. Those with chronic disease are more likely than the insured to forego necessary therapies. Uninsured adults are also more likely to die from serious acute conditions than those with insurance. Lack of health insurance also takes a financial toll, as 60% of all bankruptcies are connected to the cost of medical care.ii
Over 255,000 West Virginians under the age of 64 were uninsured in 2010 - 2011. Most individuals are now required to have health insurance. Patients who need health insurance will be able to purchase it through the state's health insurance marketplace and may be eligible for financial assistance to help with premiums and out-of-pocket costs. Others may be eligible for Medicaid coverage. This brief guide will provide information and useful links to resources that can help patients obtain coverage that is right for them.
West Virginia's health insurance marketplace will make it easy for patients to shop for the insurance that fits their needs.
Navigating the health insurance market can be a daunting and confusing experience, especially for people who don't receive health insurance through their employer and must buy it on their own. West Virginians and their families who need affordable coverage can shop, compare, and enroll in health insurance through West Virginia's health insurance marketplace. The marketplace can help patients and their families make apples to apples comparisons of health plans and provide accurate, understandable information about provider availability, benefits, and costs. Patients will be able to see what their premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs will be before they enroll. If they qualify for Medicaid, the marketplace will guide patients to the appropriate enrollment resources. Health plans offered in the marketplace must meet an array of criteria including essential benefits, limits on cost-sharing, adequate provider networks, and follow new insurance market rules like prohibitions on capping pre-existing condition coverage. Plans will also be assigned "metal tiers" of Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum, with the Platinum level plan providing the most generous benefits.
- Enrollment in West Virginia's health insurance marketplace begins in the fall season.. More information can be found here.
- Your patients may be able to enroll in coverage outside of the open enrollment period. Individuals who experience a qualifying life event (such as the birth of a child, marriage, divorce, or employment change) or were unable to enroll in the marketplace during open enrollment due to certain complex situations (such as an enrollment website error) may be granted a special enrollment period. Your patients can check with your state's marketplace for more information on applying for coverage during special enrollment periods.
Health insurance plans can be confusing. Community organizations can help your patients enroll.
Choosing a health insurance plan is an important decision and patients may need assistance to pick a plan that fits their needs and budget. Consumer assistance organizations, called Navigators or in-person assisters, are on hand to raise awareness about coverage options; help your patients fill out application forms; determine if your patients are qualified for financial assistance; provide impartial advice on choosing a plan; and refer your patients to the state Medicaid agency, ombudsmen or other assistance organizations as needed. Other entities include certified application counselors - defined as a community health center or other health care provider, hospital, a non-federal governmental or non-profit social service agency in a state with a State, Federally-facilitated, or State Partnership Marketplace that receives training to assist people applying for coverage, may also provide insurance information and assistance. If your patient has a question about health insurance enrollment, refer them to the appropriate consumer assistance organization.
West Virginia has certified health insurance navigators who are trained to help your patients understand and choose among available health insurance plans. Find a local organization with certified navigators here.
More information about certified application counselors can be found here.
In addition, some marketplaces have granted permission for several online insurance brokers, like eHealth, to enroll eligible persons in plans offered through health insurance marketplaces.
- West Virginia's health insurance marketplace has a call center staffed by health insurance experts to provide help and information. Community-based organizations throughout the state will be there to provide in-person help to answer questions and assist with enrollment.
The call center number is 1-800-318-2596, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (TTY: 1-855-889-4325) - Information on how your patients can prepare for applying and enrolling in health insurance coverage.
- Community health centers will also be providing outreach and enrollment assistance.
Patients may qualify for financial assistance to lower the cost of health insurance.
Health insurance can be very expensive, especially for those who don't receive coverage through their employer. Eligible individuals are now able to receive tax credits to buy insurance through West Virginia's health insurance marketplace.
How does it work? Uninsured patients will be able to apply through www.healthcare.gov, by phone, by mail, or in person at an establishment that provides enrollment assistance. All patients need to do is fill out the application, provide their Social Security number (or documentation stating that they are a legal resident), family size, employer and income information (such as a paystub or W-2 form), and the marketplace will determine whether a person is eligible for premium and cost-sharing assistance. If eligible for subsidies, the applicant will then pick a health coverage plan offered through the marketplace and the exchange will pay the subsidy directly to the insurer each month. The applicant pays the difference to the insurer.
- This subsidy calculator can help patients determine whether they're eligible for premium or cost-sharing discounts.
Small businesses can buy coverage and get financial assistance to provide insurance for their employees.
Small businesses have a particularly difficult time providing health insurance benefits to their employees due to the high cost, lack of plan uniformity, market volatility, and other factors. To help address these issues, the ACA requires the establishment of Small Business Health Options Programs (SHOP) in every state. Like the health insurance marketplace for individuals, West Virginia's SHOP marketplace will give small businesses the opportunity to select from a variety of plan options, compare costs and standardized benefits, and receive enrollment assistance.
To help make insurance more affordable, small businesses that offer insurance benefits and meet employee and average income qualifications can receive a tax credit that cuts the cost of premiums. The small business tax credit provides 50% of the cost of insurance purchased through the SHOP marketplace.
- SHOP marketplace call center: 1-800-706-7893 (TTY users: 1-800-706-7915). Available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST.
- SHOP website
- Small business health insurance tax credit information
West Virginia Medicaid coverage is expanding to provide low-cost, comprehensive health insurance to more people.
All West Virginians under age 65 and whose income is less than 138% of the federal poverty level (that's about $33,950 for a family of four) are now eligible for the state's Medicaid program. Patients can sign up for and renew Medicaid coverage through heathcare.gov (via website, phone, or in-person) and their local Department of Social Service or Health Department. Patients can receive a real-time notification regarding their application status. Eligible individuals can enroll in Medicaid coverage at any time throughout the year.
iGallup. Honesty and Ethics in Professions. November 2012. Accessed at http://www.gallup.com/poll/1654/honesty-ethics-professions.aspx#1 on July 24, 2013.
iiInstitute of Medicine. America's Uninsured Crisis: Consequences for Health and Health Care. Report Brief. February 2009. Accessed at http://www.nationalacademies.org/hmd/~/media/Files/Report%20Files/2009/Americas-Uninsured-Crisis-Consequences-for-Health-and-Health-Care/Americas%20Uninsured%20Crisis%202009%20Report%20Brief.pdf on July 24, 2013.


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Hi Drew, Just a quick note to let you know I just received my 4th! proof of your wonderful drawings. I think that you are so gifted and I can respect how much you love those beautiful creatures just has I have my whole life. This last drawing I just received is a likeness of my cat I lost years ago. He was such a handsome boy. I miss him to this day. Great work!! I'll be in touch. PS Thank you for the shipping discount! Take Care, Chef Christine
Hi Drew, Coincidentally, we have a male seal point Siamese named Rocky! These will make a total of 6 of your Siamese prints we have. I was excited to find color ink prints in a shop in Siesta Key while on vacation in Sarasota in June this year. We first heard of you on our vacations over the years there. We have 3 seal point Siamese: Rocky and siblings Toby and Macy. "Meezers" has a particular place of honor on our mantel over the fireplace and is my favorite. Love your Meezers! Thanks, Drew. -Renee
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Courtney Pearson just became the first African-American woman to be elected homecoming queen at the University of Mississippi.
As Tell Me More's Michel Martin says on the show today, Courtney's crowning not only breaks a barrier, it also comes at a noteworthy time: 50 years after James Meredith's enrollment as the school's first African-American student.
But Courtney tells Michel that as far as she knows, race wasn't a factor in the voting that made her queen.
"I definitely do not think that race came up," Courtney said. As a friend told her, " 'I had no idea that we had never had a black homecoming queen' " before, and that " 'it's important for you to know that we didn't vote for you because you are black. ... We voted for you because we thought you were deserving."
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I have been researching the apparent overestimation of the Scandinavian component in AncestryDNA's admixture tool for some time. Like Blaine Bettinger of The Genetic Genealogist, I have been contacted by many people who were surprised by a significant prediction of Scandinavian in their "Genetic Ethnicity" results that is in conflict with their known family history. I have also read the same confusion expressed on many blogs when the testers' results didn't reflect what they know of their family tree. My own results in this area were a bit surprising as well. There are too many examples of this to simply ignore it or to explain it away by non-paternity events (NPEs) or bad genealogies. Blaine Bettinger has already done a thorough job on his recent blog post (Problems with AncestryDNA's Genetic Ethnicity Prediction?) explaining why our admixture results legitimately may not align with our known genealogies, so I won't go too deeply into that at the moment. I highly suggest you read his post for background if you haven't already.
To understand the perceived problem, let's look at my results as an example:
My "Genetic Ethnicity" Prediction - Click to enlarge |
Although I know that approximately 12.5% of my DNA originated from Scandinavia courtesy of my Norwegian great grandmother Fredrikka Herstad, I did not expect the 57% Scandinavian admixture prediction. Of further concern, I am 25% Finnish on paper and am only predicted as 7% Finnish by AncestryDNA's Genetic Ethnicity feature. For a person who doesn't know much about Finnish DNA, they may assume that my Finnish DNA is simply bleeding into the Scandinavian percentage, however Finnish DNA is quite unique and clusters distinctly separate from the Scandinavian countries (and all others). Although I may have a small amount of Swedish DNA from early migration to Finland, I am quite sure that it is not a significant amount based on my documented genealogy and, especially, my extensive research at both 23andMe and Family Tree DNA where I have myriads of Finnish "cousins" and very, very few Swedish ones. One could argue that these "ethnicity" predictions reach further back than autosomal DNA cousin matching, but I have seen how my Finnish DNA clusters using other admixture tools and am quite confident in my assessment.
Fortunately, there has already been some improvement in AncestryDNA's algorithm as to how it affects my personal admixture results. When I first received my beta results they revealed no British Isles component at all, which definitely gave me pause since my great grandfather George Allen was 100% British. Since then, my percentages have changed, as AncestryDNA warned us they might. My current 28% British Isles is much closer to what I would expect, without taking into account my substantial Colonial American ancestry. I expect their admixture algorithms will continue to improve.
My mother's case is even clearer. Below is her "Genetic Ethnicity" prediction. Although she is a full 50% Finnish, she is only predicted to possess 23% Finnish DNA. The 62% Scandinavian is especially surprising since my mother has no known Scandinavian ancestry, but she does have significant Colonial American ancestry, predominantly originating from the British Isles, of which her results show none. The Central European component fits well with her known Pennsylvania Dutch great grandmother Ruth Stoalabarger. From this it appears that all of my mother's British Isles and about half of her Finnish is somehow being interpreted as "Scandinavian".
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I spoke to Ken Chahine, General Manager for AncestryDNA, on Thursday to try to get an educated perspective on what might be happening rather than jumping to conclusions. Ken was aware of the controversy surrounding the admixture results, but told me that he feels more confident about their predictions since talking to Sir Walter Bodmer and Peter Donnelly of the "People of the British Isles" Wellcome Trust project at the University of Oxford. He said that they shared information with the AncestryDNA team suggesting that they too are finding a much larger Scandinavian component in the British Isles than expected. Some of their findings can be seen in the recent article here. According to Ken, these discoveries support the notion that the British Isles was a true melting pot long before the United States earned that moniker and further suggests that there was lots of migration between the British Isles and Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Ken feels that these conclusions support AncestryDNA's findings of significant Scandinavian admixture in many who would expect a more substantial British Isles component, like myself. I still have to wonder though if the "Scandinavian" label is a bit of a misnomer. I guess the question is: If the DNA has been in the British Isles for thousands of years, is it still "Scandinavian"? It is impossible to fully address this issue without access to the underlying genetic data on which AncestryDNA's analysis is based.
Further addressing this issue, Ken wanted to remind all of us that our ancestors' DNA can be diluted pretty quickly. Genetic drift comes into play, so we cannot expect our Family Tree to exactly resemble our admixture results. A good explanation of this can be found in Blaine's blog post Everyone Has Two Family Trees - A Genealogical Tree and a Genetic Tree. This concept really only starts to come into play five or more generations deep in our family trees and shouldn't have a substantial effect until we reach deeper than the great great great grandparent level.
Throughout our discussion, Ken emphasized that the exact science of admixture prediction is a "very tough problem to solve". I think we can all agree with him on this point. Anyone who has worked with admixture predictions knows that all of these tools are still rough and will benefit greatly from the increasing availability of reference samples. Ken told me that AncestryDNA now has seven PhDs on staff working on this "problem" - all with computational and mathematics expertise. Especially intriguing is the AncestryDNA team's emphasis on identifying new Ancestry Informative Markers (AIMs) with the goal of ultimately identifying rare alleles (frequency of less than 1% of the population), rather than focusing on long stretches of DNA.
"Finding these rare alleles will completely transform genetic genealogy." - Ken Chahine
I have to admit that Ken did make me feel a lot better about the direction that AncestryDNA is going with their new autosomal DNA test. He talked at great length about their goal to identify rare alleles from specific areas of the world. Ken's opinion is that the current Illumina chip in use by all three of the companies is not optimal for admixture analysis because the chosen SNPs are too common. According to Ken, for inclusion on the Illumina chips, SNPs are chosen that can be found in at least 5% of the population and are primarily geared toward health-related genes. In contrast, he explained that the real goal should be to find alleles that are RARE and not found in the general population (less than 1%), eventually enabling us to identify these alleles as originating in specific geographic areas and thus pinpointing the ancestral origins of those who possess this marker. (Obviously, full sequencing will provide the eventual solution.) Ken said his team seeks to use alternative means of discovery (other than chip technology). I was impressed to hear that the AncestryDNA team researches "every single day" for these new AIMs.
1. Every day AncestryDNA is updating their algorithms. It is a "living" tool, ever-changing with new input daily. With more plentiful, unique samples and better techniques the admixture and IBD predictions will continually improve.
2. The AncestryDNA team is trying to discover how shared segments relate to where the common ancestor is on our family trees. (I have also wondered if there are any identifiable patterns imbedded in "random" autosomal DNA inheritance.)
3. They are only starting to utilize the Sorenson data now. Their current admixture tool is based on public data.
4. All data is 100% phased before analysis. That is their first step at AncestryDNA. Ken said that it never occurred to him not to phase the data and that he was surprised that the other companies were not doing this as well. He explained that the computational requirements are enormous due to the phasing and that they looked at three or four different phasing engines - and found that all were roughly comparable.
There are still no answers regarding whether/when AncestryDNA will be providing the underlying genetic data to their customers, i.e. - specific matching segments or downloadable raw data, but Ken assured me that they are working on it. He said that they are still in the decision-making process and are currently evaluating the best way to deliver this data. He strongly dispelled the rumors that I had heard that AncestryDNA has decided that they will not provide the raw data to customers. It is indeed essential that this happens because blind faith has no place in a scientific environment such as this. Both Family Tree DNA and 23andMe release the genetic data, in line with their stated belief that all personal genetic information is the property of the individual, thus allowing for outside analysis and intellectual challenge. How can anyone disagree with this?
This conversation with Ken was an exhilarating one in regard to what is in store for us genetic genealogists. He possesses a promising vision for the future of genetic genealogy. The potential for strides in genetic genealogy is mind-blowing with a company pouring these kinds of resources into its advancement and working toward a well-defined, singular goal. This begs certain important questions: What will happen to the competitors if they are not able to match this level of financial commitment? Will AncestryDNA commit to an "open access" model that enables the citizen scientist to share in the new discoveries made, following in the footsteps of Family Tree DNA and 23andMe? Will the increased competition in this sector lead to leaps forward for all? Time will tell, but I can guarantee that the coming months will be very exciting ones in the world of genetic genealogy.
[10/26/12: This test is now out of Beta, so you can order it here.]
[5/19/13: I have noticed that many people who are looking for information about the AncestrybyDNA test are coming here. This is not the same company or test. For more on this, please read this post.]
Disclosure: I received both of the tests discussed above complimentary from AncestryDNA during their early beta testing phase.


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If you're thinking about selling your house and you're wondering what your options are, perhaps you're exploring something called "seller financing" (also called "owner financing"). Owner financing is a little-known but very effective way to sell your house. And maybe you're wondering, is owner financing a good idea for the seller in Raleigh? That's a great question and we'll talk about it in this blog post…
Here's How Owner Financing Works
In a normal home-selling transaction, the buyer (who doesn't have ALL of the money for a house) goes to a lender (such as a bank) and they pay a down payment and then make regular monthly mortgage payments until the borrowed amount is paid in full.
This is the way most people are familiar with buying and selling. But there's another way to sell your house that you might not be aware of, and it involves owner financing.
With owner financing, everything is similar except this one thing – the seller of the house acts like the bank: the buyer pays a down payment to the seller and then makes regular payments (just like mortgage payments) to the seller until the house is paid in full. Then the ownership of the house transfers to the buyer.
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Most of us homeowners consider spring cleaning as the project that clears the home's interiors of winter's nastiness. You know, the mud in the mud room, the stale odors, the fireplace scent clinging to draperies and rugs.
The home's exterior rarely gets our spring-cleaning love, but it should, according to the founder of Winkelmann Design & Construction in Akron, Ohio. In fact, he provided Weather.com a list of 10 home exterior cleaning projects that are inexpensive and won't take up too much of your time.
Is that grime on your garage door?
When the garage is at the front of the home, it's even more important to keep the door clean – especially if you have an overly-picky HOA or your home is on the market.
Winkelmann claims that about 85 percent of garage doors today are made of fiberglass, an easy substance to clean.
In fact, all it takes is a solution of warm water and a small amount of bleach, a scrub brush and a hose with which to rinse the door after cleaning.
Winkelmann cautions owners of metal garage doors to ensure they follow up the rinse with a thorough drying. Otherwise, you may face rust in the future.
Whatcha gonna do with all that junk?
Your garage, when the door is closed, is a sparkling marvel for the neighbors to behold. Open that door, though, and "all that junk" is exposed for all the world to see.
But, appearances, as we all know, aren't the only things that matter. A garage is the ultimate storage solution, whether for your autos or for belongings. But it's useless if it's cluttered and disorganized.
No, it's not exactly a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon, but get it done and vow to keep it organized, and it may just be the one household task you are grateful you performed.
Ew, what's that smell?
Our HOA demands that our trash cans and recycling bins be kept in our garage. You can imagine what they smell like right around mid-summer after sitting, full of garbage, in a hot garage.
And, if you're blessed with an HOA that allows your cans to reside outdoors, the stench may act as an invitation to critters. You know, rats, mice, raccoons, coyotes.
Winkelmann suggests, again, using bleach to get rid of the crud and the stench. We rather like the job that ammonia does, especially when it's allowed to sit for a time.
Then, add water and get to work wiping down the walls. An old mop works well for this job or, purchase an extendable tub and tile scrubber, like this one.
Naturally, you'll want to wear gloves and a mask when working with either substance – they're both pretty caustic.
And never, ever mix bleach and ammonia. Ever.
If you just can't stand the thought of using either substance, consider a powdered cleanser or white vinegar.
Keep spring showers outdoors
One of the best ways to avoid moisture intrusion in the home is to clean the gutters and downspouts. After a blustery fall and winter, they're most likely full of all kinds of stuff that will impede drainage and end up backed up into the home.
Need some inspiration and instructions on how to get the job done safely? Lowe's has produced a brilliant video walk-through and you'll find it on YouTube.com.
Summer is coming
Whether you store your patio furniture indoors or out over the winter, it's in need of at least a wipe down. We'd wager that it probably needs more, though.
Remove the cushions and, hopefully, they have zippers and are machine washable. If not, grab a can of upholstery cleaner (Car Guys or Resolve are both highly rated) and scrub away the grime from last year.
Then, get to work cleaning the chairs, table and umbrella.
Still have some energy? Grilling season is coming up so tear into that barbecue. Steel wool and scrubbing will get the mess off the grills.
The pros at TodaysHomeonwer.com recommend using aluminum foil and vinegar. You can learn that technique, here.
The best part about exterior spring cleaning is that it can be done in chunks. Save the projects for those spring days that aren't sunny or warm enough to beckon you out to play.


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Winter can feel like the longest season. With shorter days and colder temps, the winter blues can sink in fast. But don't write off the possibility of hosting an outdoor party – even in the coldest months. With smart planning a little creativity, you can still host a fun (and safe) gathering outside.
Read on for must-know outdoor hosting tips – and some fun ideas for your menu, atmosphere and more.
Create a cozy atmosphere
- Light up your gathering space. Electric lanterns or candles placed on tables and strings of hanging lights can create a rustic, homey glow. But before you grab a box of lights and your extension cords, make sure you check out our related post: 7 Safety Tips for Hanging Holiday Lights. (Even if it's after the holiday season the same rules apply!)
- Create a socially distanced setup. Make it easy for guests by setting up tables with the exact number of chairs in their party, and use name cards. If you want to be extra creative, decorate your tabletops with items like ribbon or evergreen branches. If you have any lawn or patio furniture, you can set up several seating stations around your patio or yard.
- Offer seasonal (and easy-to-serve) fare. From cinnamon and pumpkin to cranberries and ginger, fall and winter offer a delicious flavor palette. Plan your menu around seasonal food staples. Make a giant batch of chili and offer an assortment of toppings. Host a dessert-only fête with cinnamon rolls, pumpkin rolls, pies, fudge, cake and more. But hosting an outdoor gathering can be a lot more work than an inside event. So if you're planning on being outside for the duration of your get together, choose items that are easier to prepare and serve. And remember ‒ there's no shame in serving store-made items!
- Have a warm beverage bar ‒ and designate one person to be your bartender. Use thermal carafes for hot water to make hot chocolate (using single-serve packets), warm cider, coffee or a favorite adult beverage. (Hot toddy, anyone?) Use single-use cups (bonus points if they're recyclable) and have guests write their names on them so nobody accidentally picks up the wrong one. If you're not comfortable serving, ask your guests to bring their own favorite hot beverage along with copies of the recipe that they can share with everyone.
Keep your guests warm
- Set up outdoor patio heaters. Keep the chilly air at bay by renting ‒ or buying ‒ outdoor patio heaters. These units are specifically designed to radiate heat outward, where people are gathered. That means you can benefit from the heater's warmth, without being huddled around it. Read our related blog on What to Know About Outdoor Patio Heaters to get the full scoop on how patio heaters work, ideal places for setting them up and how to use them safely.
- Build an outdoor fire. One of the more quintessential sounds of a chilly evening is the sound of wood crackling and the smoky scent of an outdoor fire. It's a great way to add a festive glow to your soiree while keeping visitors toasty warm. From store-bought to homemade, you have a lot of options – but safety should always be your number one priority. Check out Warm Up Cool Nights with Outdoor Fires for tips on getting started and ways you can keep your outdoor fire safe and under control.
- Have extra blankets on hand. Masks shouldn't be the only accessory at your outdoor gathering. Help your friends and family ward off the chill by having a stack of blankets on hand. You can encourage them to bring their own, as well, but it's nice to have extras should someone forget ‒ or want to use another one.
Health and Safety Tips for Outdoor Gatherings
- Tell guests ahead of time that if they're not feeling well, it's best to stay home. They also should stay home if they've been in close contact with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19.
- Sanitize high-touch surfaces. Keep sanitizing wipes or spray handy for doorknobs, light switches, and railings.
- Keep those hands clean. Stock up on the soap and sanitizer, and use them often.
- Limit the number of people handling or serving food. Offer tongs or other utensils, and remember to wash your hands.
Outdoor Winter Game and Activity Ideas
- Host a backyard game tournament. Cornhole or ladder golf, anyone? Enjoy a little friendly competition with your guests where both kids and adults can get in on the action.
- Plan a scavenger hunt. You can set up brackets and offer a grand prize to the winners.
- Make an outdoor movie theater. What better way to enjoy a night under the stars than watching your favorite seasonal or holiday movie? The setup is pretty easy. All you need are:
- A projector
- A plain white sheet or projector screen
- Some kind of media player, whether it's a DVD player, computer or laptop. Some projectors even offer inputs for streaming sticks (just make sure your Wi-Fi reaches to where you're planning to set up outside).
- An extra speaker or two
- An extension cord or power strip
Arrange some chairs and blankets outside, and have guests nestle down with movie-themed snacks and beverages. You could even rent a popcorn machine and have cups or bowls filled and ready to go when guests arrive.
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Is Bitcoin Becoming a Bank?
Interesting news in the world of digital, virtual currency today, as multiple outlets are already reacting the announcement that a European Bitcoin exchange has secured a license to operate as a payments service provider.
[See Also: Has Bitcoin Finally Arrived?]
A post on the Bitcoin Forum from digital payments company Paymium shares details on how Bitcoin-Central, an European Bitcoin exchange operated by Paymium, has secured a license to operate as a payments service provider (PSP) by the French government. Bitcoin-Central says it has partnered with Credit Mutuel and payments outfit Aqoba to secure the PSP status from French authorities.
"We're announcing today that Bitcoin-Central.net is getting, through a partnership with Aqoba and the Credit Mutuel, allowed to operate as a bank," the post reads.
Among the details offered in the post are that Bitcoin-Central user's funds will be held at Credit Mutuel under the user's name, they will be separate from Paymium's funds; user's accounts will be protected by the "Garantie des dépôts" which is the French equivalent of the American FDIC, and each account will, in a few months, get its own IBAN number, thus allowing holders to use it as any other bank account, have their salaries and pensions sent there and have them automatically converted to Bitcoin if they so wish.
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"We respect this opinion, but we'll have to agree to disagree," the post reads.
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Of the few things I am regularly and consistently questioned about (and, yes, mocked for), my fan allegiance to Florida has gotten the most visceral reaction from fellow fans. Inspired by that, I put this essay together for a prestigious mainstream publication, which – predictably – fell through. Rather than have the essay sit on my laptop, I decided to publish it here (where apparently they'll publish ANYTHING) and use it for future reference, when people ask me about my non-traditional fan allegiance.
This fall, every Saturday I will wake up with rabid anticipation, choose between a dozen different possible "lucky" outfits, then set up (or stand up) on the couch next to my wife to root on my Florida Gators football team.
Or should I say: HER Florida Gators football team.
She is the one born and raised in Gainesville, Florida, home of the University of Florida. She is the one with the lifetime of memories of going to Gator games with her family, meeting idolized players and coaches, celebrating Florida's 1996 National Championship.
I, however, am a Gator-by-marriage – a fan-in-law.
My passion for my wife's favorite team was sparked six years ago on our first date -- even before my passion was sparked for her. Actually, as soon as she started talking about her Gator fandom, I was smitten by meeting a woman who loved sports as much as I do... and particularly smitten with envy for her particular rooting interest.
I was a huge lifelong sports fan, to be sure, but I lacked that dominant gravitational, life-defining pull of a single team. Growing up in D.C., I had adolescent rooting interest as a displaced Bears and Cubs loyalist, the product of a paternal lineage to Chicago. However, when I moved to Chicago for college, my immersion into Windy City fandom actually turned me off to the teams. Meanwhile, like other incoming freshmen in Big Ten country, I immediately gravitated to my new school's football team: But Northwestern was a perennial punchline. How satisfying could my fandom be when my deepest hope was for a .500 record and postseason bowl eligiblility in the Local Yokel Bowl? After Northwestern's Rose Bowl year – the greatest season of my life as a fan – I left Chicago, and my aimless career path in sports was mirrored in my fandom.
That foundation made me vulnerable to be seduced by a winner. That was the initial attraction to this woman across the table from me on our first date. I have heard stories of people on dates with successful professionals and fantasizing themselves as spouses of a doctor or hedge-fund manager; I sat across from my date and imagined how happy I would be married to a fan of a great sports team.
In the months that followed after we met, that first football season of our courtship – 2001 – was my initial tryout as a Gators fan. I fell for them quickly: The rabid fan base, Gator Nation. The legendary stadium, The Swamp. The charismatic gun-slinging coach, Steve Spurrier. The legacy of All-American players and future NFL superstars, like Emmitt Smith (my wife's all-time favorite Gator). The never-ending selection of garish merchandise and memorabilia.
More than anything, I was instantly addicted to the expectations. It wasn't just that the team won as a basic matter of course, which they did, often prolifically. It was that they were expected to win. Even a single loss had the potential to be season-crushing. For a Northwestern fan whose idea of an extremely satisfying year included being able to count the wins on more than one hand, the acutely experienced tightrope of a season spent following a national-title contender -- where every week was a win-or-bust virtual playoff -- felt more real than anything I had ever before experienced as a fan.
But would Gator Nation even want me?
(Years later, I am still not quite sure what my wife thinks about our arrangement. She never asked me to join her as a Gators fan; I simply encroached. I can see it from her perspective: It is one thing to agree to share your life with someone, but it is an entirely different compromise to agree to share your sports fandom with someone. Despite the nature of fandom as collective, there is something intensely personal about how each person roots for their team. For better or worse, I confess to co-opting that from her.)
Given the randomness of romance – my wife and I met on a blind date – I wonder what the state of my fandom would be had my wife and I never met. Would I, like the rest of the country, mostly despise the arrogance of Gator Nation, particularly after the last 18 months of championships in football and basketball? Would another team have filled this void I felt? (I cringe: What if I had met a woman whose favorite team was... Florida State?) And what would have stuffed my closet shelves if not my two-dozen Gator-themed T-shirts?
This fall marks the start of the seventh year of my Florida fandom, pre-puberty stage by common sports-fan standards. But most other fans don't see it as positively. When I explain to them how I came to root for Florida, they usually first question my masculinity at having adopted my wife's team, quickly followed by universal agreement that I am the worst kind of fan: A bandwagoneer.
Fair enough. But in return, I argue that making an active choice about my fandom -- even pushing 30, in what some would describe as a "mid-fan-life-crisis" -- wasn't just acceptable, but arguably superior to the more traditional, passive roots of sports allegiance:
Biology: Let me guess – you root for your favorite team because it's the team your father rooted for, and he "passed it on" to you. While I agree that's a nice way for parent and child to bond, it smacks of inheritance rather than fandom earned through independent, thoughtful decision.
Geography: Another accident of circumstance. Your fandom is less about the team itself and more about having a sense of civic pride. This is how fans in cities without teams can so quickly latch on to a new team in town – stay classy, Jacksonville -- or how fans in cities like Cleveland or Baltimore, where legendary teams left town for relocation, can so quickly latch onto the replacement team. I don't question your town pride; I question why, if you live in St. Louis, you aren't still a Cardinals fan (even though they play in Arizona) and why you are a Rams fan (even though they came from Los Angeles).
College acceptance: Even with nearly two decades of perspective on it, fandom for one's college team feels artificial; you do it because you're supposed to. I appreciate that your first day on campus included learning the words to the school fight song and taking a trip to the bookstore to buy your first piece of Michigan paraphernalia. But you were one rejection letter or underperforming high school semester away from rooting for Sparty up the highway at Michigan State... or staying on Long Island and going to a state school without a football team like the one you so unquestioningly root for today.
Despite these observations, my personal experience has made me a lot less judgmental of the origins -- and sincerity -- of other people's fan allegiances. You can crow that you "care more" than other types of fans (both outside and inside your own team's base), but I'd argue that it's possible you're only projecting your own insecurities.
There might be an argument at the margins: How many "real" fans have rooted for their team to tank for draft position? Yet how many fans, however casual, would never even THINK about doing something like that? Who the bigger fan is in that scenario is up for debate. The most important point isn't who cares more (or even who has cared longer); it's that fans care, period.
I am sure most fans fall into one or more of those root causes of rooting interest. I don't question the sincerity of your devotion, and I don't question why the top criteria for your personal brand of fandom would be serendipity. I wasn't bestowed my favorite team like a birthright or boxed into it through my zip code or delivered it in a fat envelope during my senior year of high school. Undeniably, chance played a big role for me, too.
But I was 28, the sports version of a 40-year-old virgin, when I fell in love with my favorite team in the same college football season I fell in love with my future wife. I did it with a lifetime of fan experiences behind me, similar to my lifetime of dating experiences -- enough to know the real thing when I felt it.
And it is enough to drown out the jeers of "Bandwagoneer!" with my own sincere cheer: "Go Gators." (Um, right, sweetie?)


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