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Shumlin proposal aims to cushion cost increases of health insurance exchange
January 25, 2013
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Gov. Peter Shumlin recommended two fiscal measures to the Legislature on Thursday that would mitigate rising health care costs, but would not prevent hikes for lower-income Vermonters.
While Shumlin said during his budget address, "Vermonters currently in Catamount and VHAP (would) not suffer federally imposed cost increases," the math tells a different story.
In 2014, the state's new health benefit exchange goes into effect. At that time, roughly 110,000 Vermonters, who aren't enrolled in Medicaid, will be required to buy health insurance via the online marketplace.
That includes Vermonters currently enrolled in the state-subsidized health insurance programs Catamount and VHAP, which will end as a result of new federal regulations. Those individuals must buy health insurance on the exchange after 2013. And they are facing sharp cost hikes.
Shumlin's proposal is to allocate $10.3 million in cost-sharing assistance and premium subsidies to cushion the blow of those increases. Although Shumlin's assistance package would mitigate bumps in the road, it would not eliminate them altogether.
Premiums would be higher for many Vermonters whose income is 133-300 percent of the federal poverty line, and annual out-of-pocket maximums would jump considerably, making the cost of care highest for those who need it most. Meanwhile, premiums for some lower-income Vermonters would be lower.
The $10.3 million in subsidies for lower-income Vermonters in FY 2014 will turn into more than $20 million in FY 2015, the Shumlin administration promises.
Since a fiscal year begins halfway through a calendar year, and the exchange opens at the start of the calendar year, the FY 2013 amount reflects half a year's spending.
The proposed funds are broken into two parts: $6.5 million to help pay premiums for Vermonters earning up to 300 percent of the federal poverty line and $3.8 million to reduce out-of-pocket maximum costs for income earners up to 350 percent of the poverty line. Catamount only covers Vermonters up to 300 percent of the federal poverty line.
Robin Lunge, Shumlin's director of Health Care Reform, said that the state is focusing funds on premiums because high premiums are the largest barrier to health insurance enrollment.
The Affordable Care Act caps premiums and out-of-pocket maximums for Vermonters earning up to 400 percent of the federal poverty line at levels that are more than twice what many individuals pay now.
The feds limit premiums on a linear scale. For example, Vermonters earning 150 percent of the federal poverty line would pay 4 percent of their income on premiums. Vermonters earning 200 percent of the poverty line would pay 6.3 percent of their income. And residents earning 300-400 percent would pay 9.5 percent of their income.
The Shumlin administration proposes the same linear calculation that the feds use, but with a cap 1.5 percent lower — 2.5 percent of an individual's income at 150 percent of the federal poverty line, 4.8 percent at 200 percent and 8 percent at 300 percent.
Using this linear equation that provides exact ratios of coverage based on incomes — rather than the series of income tiers that is currently used — will benefit some Vermonters more than others.
"People will not be paying exactly what they're paying today," Lunge said about premiums. "Some people will be paying more. But, I think, administratively … and for fairness, using the same calculation as the ACA makes more sense than trying to maintain an old system."
What this means for an individual earning $17,244 — or 150 percent of the estimated 2013 poverty line — is that this person would pay $431 in premiums annually. That is $35 a year more than the $396 that person currently pays a subsidized plan, but $259 less than the $689 he or she would have paid with the federal cap. These numbers stem from a combination of calculations by VTDigger, the state and the Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security.
For some populations their new premiums will actually decrease under the Shumlin administration's plan.
Take, for example, a couple earning $46,548 a year, or 300 percent of the federal poverty line. They would face an annual premium of $3,724 — roughly $1,250 less than the $4,992 that couple would have paid under Catamount. And they would pay about $700 less than the $4,422 they would have with the federal cap.
The couple's out-of-pocket maximum, however, would rise from $2,100 under Catamount to $5,000. This maximum represents the total out-of-pocket costs for care, co-pays and other fees that the couple is liable for in a year.
For healthy Vermonters who are at 133-300 percent of the federal poverty line, many of these plans then would be similarly priced to the current ones. But if these Vermonters fall ill, they would have less coverage. The higher costs kick in when people need care.
Peter Sterling, director of the Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security, is an advocate for a publicly financed health care system and is concerned about rising health care costs for lower- and middle-income Vermonters.
"The governor should be applauded for making Vermont one of only two states in the country to attempt to lower costs under the exchange, however, he doesn't go far enough," Sterling said. "Vermonters will be paying more for their health care in 2014 than they are now, and I don't think low- and middle-income Vermonters can essentially afford to pay several thousand dollars a year more. That's health care reform backwards."
Shumlin told reporters months ago that to hold every Vermonter harmless who is currently enrolled in Catamount and VHAP would require an $18 million injection that he wasn't sure the state would have. He is now proposing a larger sum than that previous estimate and still it's not keeping costs level for many of these lower-income Vermonters.
Asked about this shift, Mark Larson, commissioner of the Department of Vermont Health Access, replied, "Our estimates have evolved." He wasn't sure, however, exactly how much money would be necessary to hold all of these Vermonters harmless.
Democratic Rep. Mike Fisher, who chairs the House Health Care Committee, said it's not an apples-to-apples comparison: The new assistance program will operate under a completely different set of rules and models.
"It's my intent to drive the conversation towards what is affordable, not how does it compare to a system that will no longer be there," he said. "Everyone wants to compare this to Catamount, but it's not the right question. The right question is: What is a reasonable amount to expect a lower-income Vermonter to pay for their premiums and out-of-pocket expenses."
The Medicaid cost shift
The governor's second budget proposal for restraining the growth of health care costs is to raise the state's Medicaid reimbursement rate by 3 percent on Oct. 1, 2013. That's an increase of about $24.4 million.
Commercial providers currently cover the tab for state Medicaid reimbursements to health care providers. These Medicaid reimbursements are below the cost of care and drive up commercial health insurance premiums.
The thinking behind this decision is that if the state pays a greater share for Medicaid patients, then commercial insurance carriers will charge their clients less.
"This step alone will lower private insurance premiums by almost $25 million every single year," Shumlin said during his address.
The Green Mountain Care Board is charged with regulating health care finance in Vermont. Anya Rader Wallack, who chairs the board, said it's her board's responsibility to make sure these state payments produce the desired effect.
"We have to oversee this as a board and make sure the new revenue isn't simply an increase in overall payments but a reduction in what one payer pays versus another," she said.
Vermont's medical community has frequently criticized the state for passing the buck onto commercial payers by not ponying up enough cash for Medicaid.
"We have not exactly, as a payer, recognized health care cost increases," Wallack said. "As we move forward, it's important for Vermonters to know the state is an honest dealer and pays its fair share."
Some legislators and members of the medical community are concerned that a one-percent tax hike on paid insurance claims will offset this aid. The tax increase would be phased in over a two-year period — FY 2015 and FY 2016 — at a rate of a half-percent per year.
"Although you're increasing Medicaid payments and reducing the cost shift, you are adding an assessment on claims that private insurers pay," said Leigh Tofferi, a lobbyist for Blue Cross Blue Shield. "While we welcome a reduction in the cost shift, we note that it comes with an assessment on claims. We haven't worked through the numbers of if that's a straight balance or not."
Bea Grause, CEO of the Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems, said that while this Medicaid proposal represents an improvement, the state still has a long way to go.
"It's up to policymakers to pay the cost of care for Vermonters on public programs," she said. "If the state is unable to do so, Vermonters with private insurance will continue to shoulder the burden for these costs.
"This Medicaid budget reflects the state's desire to be a better payer, but doesn't make significant progress on underpayments," she added. "We all have a lot of work left to do."


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United Kingdom, Prime Minister Theresa May will active Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, which is the formal notification of the UK's intention to leave the European Union (EU) on March 29th, a spokesperson for the UK leader said on Monday.
The British government has informed European Council President Donald Tusk's office of Theresa May's intention
"Last June, the people of the UK made the historic decision to leave the EU. Next Wednesday, the Government will deliver on that decision and formally start the process by triggering Article 50," Brexit minister David Davis said in a statement.
The move will start a 2 year negotiating period in which the UK and the EU hope to agree on the terms of Britain's exit and reach a deal on the shape of their future relationship, most prominently in the terms of trade between the two.

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WASHINGTON, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Iran test-fired a short-range anti-ship missile in the Strait of Hormuz during naval drills last week that Washington believes were aimed at sending a message to Washington as it reimposes sanctions on Tehran, a U.S. official said on Friday.
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(December 29, 2011) – SeaPort Airlines today announced that it will launch new service between Yakima (Yakima Air Terminal) and Wenatchee (Pangborn Memorial Airport) in Washington and Portland, Oregon beginning March 1, 2012.
The new service will include three daily nonstop round-trip flights between Yakima to Portland Monday through Friday, one nonstop flight from Yakima to Portland on Saturday, and one return nonstop flight from Portland to Yakima on Sunday. All flights from Portland to Yakima will continue to Wenatchee after a brief stop. The same pattern will be operated on return flights.
According to the airline, the flight schedule will allow travelers from Wenatchee and Yakima to complete a full day of business in Portland and return home the same evening, eliminating the expense of a hotel overnight and time away from family and the office. Portland travelers will be afforded the same opportunity to conduct same-day trips to Yakima and Wenatchee.
To kick-off the new service, SeaPort is offering an introductory fare of $69* each way between both cities and Portland. The introductory fare will be available for purchase until February 29, 2012 for travel through March 31, 2012. Seats are limited and other restrictions may apply. See http://www.SeaPortAirlines.com for details. Additionally, through March 31 all members of SeaPort's FlyerFlex™ loyalty program will earn double credit on all flights to and from Yakima and Wenatchee. Following the introductory period, fares between Portland and Yakima will range from $89* to $169* and fares between Portland and Wenatchee will range from $89* to $179*.
Flights will be available for purchase on January 1, 2012 at http://www.SeaPortAirlines.com, in all major GDSs, and online travel sites. Customers traveling to and from Portland will enjoy the convenience of SeaPort's private terminal at Portland International Airport that offers comfortable seating, complimentary coffee, tea, hot cider, and world-famous Voodoo Doughnuts that are all removed from the crowds and long-lines of the main terminal. Complimentary shuttle service is provided between SeaPort's terminal and the main airline terminal.


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Eat Local Milwaukee Dinner
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The Eat Local Milwaukee Challenge is coming to an end, and I certainly used it as an opportunity to try some of Milwaukee's locally sourced restaurants. In two weeks I visited more restaurants that I usually would in twice that long. Both I and my budget are on an eat at home diet for a little bit, but I feel the Challenge is worth supporting!
But, even after all that eating out, the best meal was still the one that kicked it all off: The …Read More »


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2001 movie A Knight's Tale, starring Heath Ledger and Mark Addy, is only loosely based on the Knight in The Canterbury Tales: it concerns a young squire who meets Chaucer and enlists his help in becoming a full-fledged knight. It was written and directed by Brian Helgeland and is distributed by Columbia Tristar.
A compact disc of Trevor Eaton reading selections from The Canterbury Tales was released in 2000, marking the six hundredth anniversary of Chaucer's death. It is available from Pearl, of Sussex, England.
The Penguin Library edition of the Canterbury Tales, translated into modern English by Nevill Coghill, is available on six audiocassettes from Penguin. It was released in 1995 and again in 1999.
The Canterbury Tales were adapted to an opera, sung in English, available on two compact discs from Chandos Records of Colchester, England. The performers, recorded in 1996, include Yvonne Kenny, Robert Tear, Stephen Roberts, and the...
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Torquato Tasso Quotes (24 quotes)
Variant: "Lost is all the Time that is not spent on love" From: "L'Aminta: Di Torquato Tasso, Favola Boscherecchia. Taffo's Aminta, A Pastoral Comedy in English and Italian" (Oxford, 1726) , Act I, Scene I
"Grave was the man in years, in looks, in word, his locks were grey, yet was his courage green."
―Torquato Tasso
The Recovery of Jerusalem, Book I, 53
"You, Honor, first you hid The fount of love's delight, Denying drafts to slake the lover's thirst."
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Aminta, Act I, sc. ii, line 358
Gerusalemme Liberata Bk. II, stanza 16 (1580)
"They make their fortune who are stout and wise, Wit rules the heavens, discretion guides the skies."
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Tasso's Jerusalem Delivered: Or Godfrey of Bulloign: An Heroic Poem (J. Purser, 1749), p. 230, Book the Tenth, XX
"A fool is he that comes to preach or prate, When men with swords their right and wrong debate."
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Godfrey of Bulloigne: or, Jerusalem delivered (1581)
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Bio: Torquato Tasso was an Italian poet of the 16th century, best known for his poem La Gerusalemme liberata, in which he depicts a highly imaginative version of the combats between Christians and Muslims at the end of the First Crusade, during the siege of Jerusalem. He suffered from mental illness and died a few days before he was due to be crowned as the king of poets by the Pope.
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The formation and progression of in-stent restenosis (ISR) in bifurcated vessels may vary depending on the technique used for stenting. This study evaluates the effect of a variety of mesh styles on the accuracy and reliability of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models in predicting these regions, using an idealized stented nonbifurcated model. The wall shear stress (WSS) and the near-stent recirculating vortices are used as determinants. The meshes comprise unstructured tetrahedral and polyhedral elements. The effects of local refinement, as well as higher-order elements such as prismatic inflation layers and internal hexahedral core, have also been examined. The uncertainty associated with individual mesh style was assessed through verification of calculations using the grid convergence index (GCI) method. The results obtained show that the only condition which allows the reliable comparison of uncertainty estimation between different meshing styles is that the monotonic convergence of grid solutions is in the asymptotic range. Comparisons show the superiority of a flow-adaptive polyhedral mesh over the commonly used adaptive and nonadaptive tetrahedral meshes in terms of resolving the near-stent flow features, GCI value, and prediction of WSS. More accurate estimation of hemodynamic factors was obtained using higher-order elements, such as hexahedral or prismatic grids. Incorporating these higher-order elements, however, was shown to introduce some degrees of numerical diffusion at the transitional area between the two meshes, not necessarily translating into high GCI value. Our data also confirmed the key role of local refinement in improving the performance and accuracy of nonadaptive mesh in predicting flow parameters in models of stented artery. The results of this study can provide a guideline for modeling biofluid domain in complex bifurcated arteries stented in regards to various stenting techniques.
Stented artery with a single repeating unit of stent used for simulation
Different mesh configurations used to discretize the geometry of stented vessel
Comparison of grid solutions obtained based on awa_WSS values: (a) results are normalized by the extrapolated value for tetrahedral mesh styles with or without prism layer and (b) percentage of actual fractional error for all the mesh styles considered
Variation of error with grid refinement factor obtained on the three finest grid solutions using Conv_Tet mesh
(a) Schematic view of the stent strut exposed to elevated WSS (locations over the stent strut surface) and recirculating vortices (locations between and beyond the stent struts) and (b)–(d) WSS distribution on two lines (lines A and B, shown in the schematic view) in the axial direction of the flow using various mesh configurations
Percentage of arterial surface exposed to near-stent recirculation using various mesh styles
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Cavities and Cavity Prevention
Cavities, also known as dental caries, are common problems for everybody. They form when food and plaque is left to decay on teeth. They can be easily prevented with a proper oral hygiene routine yet many Americans find they have one or several every now and again.
Dr. Russo, a dentist in San Leandro for over 20 years, knows how embarrassing they can be when they attack the front of your mouth and how sensitive and painful they can be in the back. Because the cavities in the front of the mouth are easily seen they usually get fixed right away. Conversely, the teeth in the back usually go neglected until sensitivity to hot and cold foods or major pain is experienced. This is why it is important to visit your dentist twice a year.
Caries not treated due to a lack of biannual visits to the dentist can have harmful effects. Besides losing a tooth or two your mouth becomes prone to infection. We all know the saying," Your mouth is the dirtiest part of your body." Mouths that have unsatisfactory hygiene are breeding grounds for disease. One common side affect of this is bad breath. If you are experiencing any symptoms like these you need to visit a dentist as soon as possible.
Cavities happen to everybody but how do they occur? Simply, any food left on teeth becomes acidic. The more food, over time, left sitting on your teeth, the more acid breaks down your tooth enamel. Once through the tougher tooth enamel a cavity can break down the soft, inner tooth quickly. Cavities in the inner tooth are even harder to clean, thus making things a lot worse. Surface and subsurface cavities can be repaired with a simple filling. However, cavities that make their way to the nerve, normally when major pain is felt, require a root canal to repair the damage.
"But I brush my teeth everyday", you say. The fact is that most cavities occur between teeth. That is where the majority of food is lodged. Sometimes a large piece of food gets stuck and we notice it immediately. Most often, we do not notice the food between our teeth because it is so small. This is why flossing is so important. To be sure there is not a build up of food particles between our teeth we need to floss twice a day. In only this way can we prevent acidic decay.
Cavities are embarrassing because we know we should have better oral hygiene. However, we are lucky to have dentists. They can fix our oral health problems and teach us to have better oral hygiene. Contact Dr. Russo of San Leandro, Ca to learn the proper techniques to have a healthier mouth.


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Rad Show is basically like a night light at Stevie Wonder's house. Tonight's show is going to be pretty stupid. I mean on the level of making Ernest P. Worrell proud of the stupidity that the show will contain. Tonight we're going to play a game that you all love, we've visited the third in the series, and now we're going to step back and give Japan World Cup 2 a whirl.
I was going to play Long Live the Queen, but I feel asleep playing it. From first look, it seems pretty Anime. If you know me, I'm not a big fan of Anime. Back in my day, we use to watch Huckleberry Hound, Wacky Races, Thundar The Barbarian, and Scooby Doo with the Harlem Globetrotters. Old man Lucha likes cartoons, ya know, those things that came on early in the morning. Note: play the Harlem Globetrotters theme song with any game and it's the best day ever.
Japan World Cup 2 is one of the greatest games ever created. I don't think you'll want to miss it, and if you do you're pretty dumb and will be kicking yourself for it. For those wondering what it is, think of a Japanese Game Show, with horse racing. So come one come all, to the grandest spectacle of them all, the Rad Show.
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Color Me Crafty: Cute Food!
I am super inspired by food these days...which my spidey sense tells me might have something to do with the fact I'm super pregnant. So in honor of my big round baby bump and my pregnancy cravings I give you these three adorable coloring sheets. Enjoy!
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Color Me Crafty: It's Bigger on the Inside!
As a newbie Whovian, I am proud to share with you this coloring page (also works as an embroidery pattern for you stitchers out there.) Share it with fellow Dr. Who fans in your life. If you have never seen this amazing series, don't fret, it's on Netflix! But be warned: it's super addicting. Go watch and craft something quirky & cute as you bask in this sci-fi greatness.
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Yorkshire's leading entrepreneurs unveiled
24 April 2014
Karen Boswell of East Coast Rail and Stuart Paver of Pavers are amongst leading business figures to join Chair Sir Peter Vardy of Vardy Group on the judging panel for EY's North of England Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2014
Entrepreneurs from seven Yorkshire businesses – which in total employ over 1,500 people and have combined sales in excess of £310m – have been shortlisted in EY's North of England Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards 2014, which is sponsored by Credit Suisse.
These seven business leaders from companies in industries including food and drink, marketing and retail will also compete with entrepreneurs from 21 other firms based in the North West and the North East at the North of England final, which will be held on 24 June 2014 at the Lowry Hotel, Manchester. The North of England winners will go on to vie for the title of EY UK Entrepreneur Of The Year 2014.
The 2014 North of England judging panel is chaired by Sir Peter Vardy of Vardy Group, who built his family's car dealership company, Reg Vardy plc, into a £2bn national business employing 6,000 people, before selling the company in 2006. He is joined on the panel by eight Northern business leaders including Karen Boswell, CEO of East Coast Rail and 2013 North of England category winner Stuart Paver, Managing Director at York-based Pavers.
Sir Peter Vardy said: "Recognising and celebrating the success of entrepreneurs is so important. It is a privilege to be involved in the judging of EY's North of England Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards 2014.
"We will be looking for the best examples of business building, scalability, innovation and contribution to the regional and national economy. I am sure we will see some amazing success stories that need to be told so as to encourage the next generation of business builders throughout the UK."
James Lambert OBE, CEO of Northallerton-based R&R Ice Cream, was named EY's North of England Entrepreneur Of The Year 2013 and went on to win the UK Entrepreneur Of The Year 2013 title. He will represent the UK at a global Entrepreneur Of The Year awards ceremony in Monte Carlo in June 2014. Paul Stoneham of Leeds-based ghd won the turnaround category at the North of England awards in 2013.
Stuart Watson, Yorkshire and UK Entrepreneur Of The Year Leader at EY, commented: "Our 2014 Yorkshire finalists have delivered significant growth and responded to their customers' needs by developing strong, differentiated propositions. Their business achievements are all the more impressive having been conceived and largely delivered during some of the most challenging economic conditions UK companies have ever faced.
"Product innovation, exporting, customer engagement and investment in technology are just some of the ways these companies have driven expansion and are positioning themselves for further accelerated growth in the recovery.
"It is crucial that we continue to recognise and support these and other entrepreneurial businesses in the Yorkshire and the wider UK, and the success of James Lambert in last year's programme will inspire other leaders in the region. High growth businesses lay the foundations for job and wealth creation, and have a critical role to play in regional economic expansion."
This year's Yorkshire finalists are:
- Robert Whiteside, CEO, Adare (Huddersfield)
- Richard Butterfield, Group Chairman, Principle Holdings ltd (Huddersfield)
- Sean Ramsden, Chief Executive, Ramsden International (Grimsby)
- Caroline Wherritt, Chief Executive, Re:Work Office Furniture (Leeds)
- Hedley Aylott, CEO and Co-Founder, Summit (Willerby, Hull)
- Gavin Winter, Managing Director, The Test People Ltd (Leeds)
- Jon Wright, Chief Executive Officer, Xercise4Less (Leeds)
This year's North of England region judges are:
- Sir Peter Vardy, Chairman, Vardy Group
- Grant Berry, Managing Partner, NorthEdge Capital LLP
- Karen Boswell, CEO, East Coast Rail
- Paul Gilbert, Chairman of The Gym Group, Better Bathrooms and Clothing Sites
- Ian Kelly, Founder and CEO, Matrix
- Graeme Oram, Chief Executive, Five Lamps
- Stuart Paver, Managing Director, Pavers
- Angela Spindler, CEO, N Brown Group
- Neil Stephenson, CEO, Onyx Group


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Ahead of a vote in parliament on the new laws needed to build HS2, the Institute of Economic Affairs argued that the north will suffer a similar fate to Kent, whose stations on the high-speed line to the Channel have not stopped employment falling faster than the national average since 2010.
"The failure of High Speed 1 to achieve its aim of transforming East Kent raises serious questions about the ability of HS2 to 'rebalance' the UK economy," said the IEA's head of transport Richard Wellings.
The think-tank said the HS2 route will instead create Potemkin villages, or spurious regeneration projects that offer no real economic prospects.
Several dozen MPs are today expected to defy the government and vote down the bill needed to build the new High Speed 2 railway.
However, the HS2 bill looks set to comfortably pass its second reading tonight, backed by the Labour party and the coalition.
Michael Fabricant, who lost his job as vice chairman of the Conservatives this month partly due to his opposition to HS2, told Sky News yesterday that "if Labour were against it the rebellion would be a lot bigger than 40", and that 80 to 100 Tory MPs have "really serious doubts" about the scheme.
The Taxpayers' Alliance today urged politicians to reject the "wasteful vanity project" and provoke "a serious rethink of spending priorities".
However, the British Chambers of Commerce called on MPs to pass the HS2 bill and unlock "transformational capacity to Britain's rail networks".
The £42.6bn HS2 project is set to link London to Birmingham by 2026, before extending up to Manchester and Leeds by 2033.


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We're thrilled to be talking to Thom Burroughs from Don Weeks's Scarecrow on the Marsh. It is a pleasure to have him with us today at Pimp That Character!
Thank you for your interview, Thom. How old are you and what do you do for a living?
I recently celebrated my fifty-second birthday. I've been working as Chief of Police in Sandwich, Massachusetts for over ten years now.
What would I love the most about you?
I don't text and I don't have an iphone. When I talk to people, they have my undivided attention. I can't tell you how many times a day I end up repeating myself because the person I'm talking to is texting with someone else or watching something on the internet. It's rude. I prefer the old days when people actually made eye contact and listened to one another.
Where do you go when you are angry?
There's nothing like a brisk walk around the Sandwich marsh. It's only a couple of minutes from my house on foot. I have to admit it's a little weird for me now after the murder. Every time I pass the observation deck, I still picture that headless body. The image haunts me.
What is your greatest fear?
I'm afraid of not making a difference. Life is short and it's important to establish some kind of legacy. That's why I chose police work. In my opinion, there's nothing more rewarding than keeping people safe. The terrorist threat here on the Cape last year—that was the scariest situation I've ever handled. But I'm not much of a story teller. You can read all about it in Weeks's book.
Do you think the author portrayed you accurately?
Well, there were two authors actually. I think maybe the first guy had it right. I'm not so sure about the guy who stepped in later. But I'll give him credit for trying.
What is your idea of a perfect day?
Spending it with my girlfriend, Abby. When my wife and daughter were killed by a drunk driver twelve years ago, I shut down emotionally. I didn't think I'd ever love again. But time is a great healer and Abby is one of the most remarkable women I've ever met. It doesn't matter where we go or what we do, we enjoy each other's company. We worked together for seven years before actually noticing each other. She's been through a lot herself and I guess neither of us was interested in pursuing a romantic relationship.
Are you a loner or do you prefer to surround yourself with friends?
I have a hard time getting close to people. It's a side effect of losing the people I loved most. Moving from Monterey, California to Cape Cod was the best decision I ever made. I've had a chance to reinvent myself here on the Cape. But it's been a slow process. I have a very small circle of friends. I'm still a little skeptical about letting people in.
Who is your best friend?
Paul McLeod. He owns the Laughing Gull Pub in Dennis. I'm very close with his wife and daughter too. They're like family to me. Paul has a small yacht and, when the weather is nice, we go fishing. A lot of the stuff we catch ends up being served in his restaurant. The food is great there. I highly recommend it to anyone.
Do you like to cook? If so, what is your favorite thing to cook?
Oh, yes. Good food is one of my passions. And I'm lucky to live on Cape Cod, where you can get fresh seafood year round. I like to try out new recipes at least once a week. I've thought about opening my own place, but I'd feel strange competing with my buddy Paul.
If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what would you do today?
Tell Abby I love her. That's the one thing I've learned in life. When you love somebody, you need to tell them so. On any given day, you may never get another chance.
About the Author
For over thirty years, Don Weeks was among the most popular radio personalities in the Capital District region of New York State. He received a Marconi Award for radio excellence in 2005 and was inducted into to the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame four years later. He had just completed a rough draft of Scarecrow on the Marsh when he died of Merkle Cell Cancer in March of 2015. Author royalties from this project will be donated to the WGY Christmas Wish Campaign, which benefits a variety of charitable causes. Weeks worked tirelessly over the years to help raise money for the campaign.
Jonathan Weeks has published several books on the topic of baseball--four non-fiction projects and one novel. His latest work, a mystery-thriller entitled Scarecrow on the Marsh, is a posthumous collaboration with his father--former radio icon Don Weeks, who passed away in 2015. Weeks finished the book in fulfillment of a promise he made to his father before he died.
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About the Book:
Title: Scarecrow on the Marsh: A Cape Cod Thriller
Author: Don Weeks
Publisher: All Things That Matter
Pages: 192
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Author: Don Weeks
Publisher: All Things That Matter
Pages: 192
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
When the mutilated body of renowned cosmetic surgeon Randall Landry turns up at a secluded bayside marsh in the town of Sandwich, Police Chief Thom Burrough's life is turned upside down. While investigating the murder, he and Barnstable County coroner Abby Rhodes will uncover a plot more sinister than anything they could have imagined. On the outskirts of Chatham, a group of terrorists has assembled to unleash destruction on Cape Cod.


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When i'm checking my Active Calls the page is reloading every 5 seconds. That is not enough for me. How can i change the period of reloading that page?
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Royal Wolverhampton Trust's chief nurse has received an honorary degree in recognition of her significant and innovative contributions to healthcare education.
Cheryl Etches was presented with an honorary degree of doctor of science by the University of Wolverhampton at a ceremony on 12 September.
Ms Etches has gained an international reputation for reducing healthcare-associated infections, as well as national awards for her infection prevention, dementia and patient safety initiatives. She was made an OBE in 2012.
She said: "I am extremely proud to be recognised by an institution which has an outstanding reputation for its nursing courses, as well as its commitment to improving health and wellbeing in the West Midlands region."
Ms Etches started her nurse training at Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham in 1979, gaining experience in surgical nursing before embarking on a career in accident and emergency.
In 1986, she moved to Saudi Arabia where she spent five years in acute hospital roles, before returning to take up a succession of nurse manager roles at Derby Royal Hospital.
She moved to Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham in 2001 as deputy director of nursing and then to Wolverhampton in 2005.
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A New Jersey court has sentenced Solomon Dwek to six years in prison for fraud and money laundering. Dwek was convicted of trying to deposit two $25 million checks drawn on a closed account in 2006.
The fraud involving the check was found to be part of a massive Ponzi scheme involving real estate. Dwek, known as a brilliant investor, had built his real estate empire on lies, and owed his lenders and investors – among them friends and family – a total of more than $338 million.
After his crime was discovered, Dwek attempted to earn leniency by turning informant. For three years he worked undercover for the FBI, creating secret recordings of community members to uncover corruption and other crimes.
In 2009 the FBI swept in and arrested more than 40 people, including state legislators, mayors, candidates, and rabbis. Dwek testified at three of the subsequent trials.
Six of those accused due to his evidence have been acquitted or had charges dropped. One had died, and another fled police. Most were convicted or pled guilty, with most found guilty of money laundering or bribery.
Dwek was undone by a recent theft involving a rental car and by false testimony in court. The new offenses led to the loss of the protection he had been given in exchange for implicating others.
Dwek was facing a 9-11 year sentence, but his attorneys argued to have it reduced due to his mental illness. Dwek suffers from several mental illnesses, including bipolar disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder, they argued.
Some members of the orthodox Jewish Syrian community where Dwek lived until his bail was revoked called for leniency as well. They noted that until his arrest Dwek was known for his kindness and generosity, and gave large sums of money to charitable causes.
New Jersey: Informant Solomon Dwek Gets 6 Years
Solomon Dwek sentenced for bank fraud scheme. Dwek, 39, helped FBI in massive corruption sting in the Jewish community.
A New Jersey court has sentenced Solomon Dwek to six years in prison for fraud and money laundering. Dwek was convicted of trying to deposit two $25 million checks drawn on a closed account in 2006.


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It's been a while… but I have an excuse, I do, I do. If you've been following me you'll know that my family recently moved cross country from PA to CA (!) just a couple of weeks ago and I'm still getting things in order. We had an interesting time driving cross-country over 9 days and while we made both some good and not so good memories it was a great experience that I hope to share with you all soon.
While I have some things "in the works," I've missed my blog so much, and engaging with my wonderful readers especially. I was excited to jump onto this fun contest / fundraiser for Pi Day as my first post back from my break.
This delicious recipe is egg, soy, and nut free. My daughter recently outgrew her dairy allergy but these can easily be made dairy-free with a dairy-free butter like Earth Balance and Enjoy Life chocolate chips. (The Trader Joe's chocolate chips have a "may contain" label for milk on them so beware if you/your family has a dairy allergy.)
Here are the ingredients we used for our Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pie:
I think my daughter was just as excited for this pie as I was. It was our first time baking in {or new/temp home} in CA and while I had to make 3 trips to Whole Foods to pick-up items – I can never find that darn list – it was well worth it.
I probably took way too many photos of her helping and I won't bore you with with a slideshow, but I just love this one. Adding in the chocolate chips is always her favorite part – I think because she loves to eat them straight out of the bag! And since everything we make in our house is safe for her I never have to worry if she sneaks some – gosh, they were some of my best memories as a child! I hope she enjoys the time we spend together cooking and baking as much as I do!
This pie is easy to make, so tasty, and perfect warmed up with a dollop of your favorite {dairy-free} ice cream! Check out So Delicious and Amy's Kitchen for our favorite dairy-free options.
So Delicious is sponsoring this fun contest / fundraiser and I'd like to thank them for their support of Kids with Food Allergies (KFA.) I cannot wait to check out the other delicious pie recipes others submit.
Here's a quick summary of the contest with more rules via the link!
"Ready, set, PIE! In honor of Pi Day (3.14), we're hosting a pie-themed photo contest! For every photo of allergy-friendly pie uploaded to Instagram between 3/13-3/15, we'll donate $3.14 to Kids With Food Allergies Foundation. Additionally, you could win $314 for your photo!"
I encourage you to snap a photo of your pie this weekend too… what a great and tasty way to help out KFA!
And without further adieu… I present my own tasty version of an Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie with no eggs, nuts or soy, and, remember it can easily be made dairy-free as well. Happy Pi(e) Day Everyone!
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 ripe banana (mashed) (equates to ~ 1/4 cup)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars together. Add in banana and vanilla extract. Beat well.
- In a small mixing bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- Add flour mixture into wet mixture. Stir until combined.
- Finally, add in the oats and chocolate chips and stir until combined.
- Spoon batter into an ungreased pie pan.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until top/edges are lightly browned.
- Allow the pie to cool for a couple minutes before slicing.
- Cut into slices & enjoy!
- Don't forget to top with you favorite {dairy-free} vanilla ice cream too!


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Israeli artist Ithay Khen performed a solo 'cello recital April 25th 2011 in the salon of the Austrian Hospice of the Holy Family in the Old City of Jerusalem. Born in Israel, Khen received his first 'cello instruction from his father, at age 16 beginning studies with Professor Uzi Wiesel (Tel Aviv Academy of Music.) He continued his studies at the Hanns Eisler Academy of Music (Berlin), has performed widely and is the recipient of scholarships and awards. Khen has played in chamber music with members of the Berlin Philharmonic, was solo 'cellist of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, later becoming first solo 'cellist of the Nuremberg Opera.
J.S.Bach's (1685-1750) Solo Violoncello Suites probably date from around 1720, from the time Bach served as Kapellmeister in the employ of Prince Leopold in Coethen. It is thought that the first four were written for Christian Ferdinand Abel, a bass viol player at Coethen or for Christian Bernhard Linigke, a 'cellist, both players being friends and colleagues of J.S.Bach. Khen opened his recital with a performance of the Suite no.1 in G major BWV 1007. His reading of the opening Prelude was compelling and intense. His playing of the ensuing court dances leaned closer to the energetic than to the reflective, excepting for the Sarabande and the poignant second Minuet, which were, indeed, introspective, the repeats of the noble Sarabande graced with embellishments. Khen uses textures, pauses and gentle rubato to create clear phrasing and for expressive purposes. Beyond the technical, structural and textural complexities of the suite, the artist meets Bach's challenge – to create his own interpretation in a spontaneous and personal manner.
Gaspar Cassado (1897-1966) was one of the last great composer-performers. A 'cello student of fellow Catalonian Pablo Casals, he studied composition with Manuel de Falla and Maurice Ravel; his "dual" life was represented in the concerts he gave. He composed and arranged much music for 'cello, also composing orchestral- and chamber works. (He is also known to have attributed some of his own compositions to other composers, such as Frescobaldi, Boccherini and Schubert!) Cassado's Suite for 'Cello Solo (c.1950) reflects his native heritage, his technical expertise and his knowledge of the instrument. Khen takes on board both the technical challenges and the multi-faceted character of the work – its lyrical sensuality, its allusions to oriental modes, to fiery Spanish music and dance as well as its reference to early music (he bases the second movement "Sardana-Danza" on a drone.) The artist performed the work, presenting its kaleidoscope of colors, moods and energy with aplomb.
Hungarian composer, ethnomusicologist, educator, linguist and philosopher Zoltan Kodaly's (1882-1967) Sonata for Solo 'Cello opus 8 is one of the major works to be written for solo 'cello after J.S.Bach's 'Cello Suites. One of the composer's most remarkable and frequently performed works, its formal three-movement simplicity is deceptive when considering its technical complexities. It is influenced by folksong and dance music Kodaly had heard on his field trips with Bartok. Indulging in the work's variety of pizzicato interspersed with arco bowing, multiple stoppings, virtuosic runs, harmonics, its use of spiccato, strumming, etc., Khen conjures up the sonata's temperament in its "dark and light" tonings, earthy melodies and its moments of languishing lyricism juxtaposed with its wild restlessness. One of those daunting works tempting the virtuoso player to grapple with it, Khen has, indeed, been tempted; he succeeds in mixing its rich cocktail of ideas with spirit and alacrity.
Having swept listeners off their feet with the performance of three mammoth and complex solo 'cello works, Ithay Khen brings his audience down to earth with the tranquil, uncluttered melodic beauty of Jean-Louis Duport's (1749-1819) Etude no.8 in D major. The Austrian Hospice hosts art exhibitions, concerts and lectures; its salon is a wonderful venue for a solo recital.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
'Cellist Ithay Khen performs a solo recital at Jerusalem's Austrian Hospice
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Failed to call the function of_getcurrentposition of eon_mobile_geolocationex object
Posted by Nico Wang on 17 September 2013 02:29 PM
Phenomenon: Cannot call the function of_getcurrentposition to get the current position.
Solution 1 (this soluiton is working only for iOS devices): There should be at least one second interval between calling the of_getcurrentposition function and the of_open function, the example is shown as below.
Solution 2 (this solution is working for iOS and Android devices): Alternatively, you can separately execute the of_getcurrentposition function and the of_open function as the example shown below.


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Experiment name: Study on flat lock sewing machine and production of sample.
There are many types of sewing machines. Some are used for special purposes such as bar tack machine, button hole machine etc. This type of machine works in a cycle and so they are called simple automatic machine. Here we study on such a type of machine that is flat lock sewing machine.
Function : Sewing all types of knitted cloth.
Different parts:
|Flat lock sewing machine
- To know about the machine parts.
- To sketch the thread path.
- Brand : JUKI
- Model : MFD 47605U
- Type : Flat or Cylinder bed
- Group : Chain stitch
- Needle no : 3
- Needle name: UY-128
- Needle size: 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 20 & 21
Function : Sewing all types of knitted cloth.
Different parts:
- Thread stand
- Thread guides
- Disc type tensioner
- Pressure feed lever
- Thread take-up lever
- Needle
- Looper
This machine may be of flat bed or cylinder bed type. In our lab 21, 22 nos. machines are flat bed and 32 no. machine is cylinder bed type. Flat bed is used for sewing body cloth and cylinder bed is used for sleeve cloth. In this machine 4 needles may also be used and sewing may be done using from 4 to 9 threads. Sewing with flat lock machine the most quantity thread is needed. For example for sewing 1 inch cloth up to 32 inches thread is needed. The SPM of this type of machine is usually 6000 and 8-16 stitches may be done per inch. It is a very expensive machine and is used for mainly sewing knitted goods but also used for making woven cloth.
This type of machine can not be used for normal purpose. But for making a complete garment their importance can not be denied. Special care and sufficient knowledge is necessary for proper working. Otherwise faulty sewing may be done. I would like to give special thanks to our teacher. I am also grateful to our instructors. I think this will be very helpful in my future life.


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In the midst of earnings season, many hoped that we could take a few weeks to focus on the U.S. economy and put international affairs on the backburner. But yesterday saw news that there is great concern that the Greek debt deal may fall through and that the S&P is likely to peg the nation with a "Selective Default" tag. With the euro zone once again gobbling up headlines, earnings from Jonson & Johnson, Yahoo!, McDonald's, and others were afterthought as major indexes dragged to open up Tuesday's session. Still, with a number of major firms slated to announce their earnings in the coming days, investors can only hope that strong numbers will help overshadow a flailing euro [see also 12 High-Yielding Commodities For 2012].
Today will see the most recent earnings announcement from Exelon Corporation (EXC). Exelon has been in the limelight over the past year after the Fukushima tragedy in Japan because of the heavy ties to nuclear energy that the company maintains. Many speculated over the future of nuclear and whether or not it was a safe alternate to fossil fuels; some countries like Germany even put in legislation to eliminate nuclear energy entirely. But aside from nuclear energy, Exelon generates electricity a through a number of different sources for citizens all around the US [see also 25 Ways To Invest In Alternative Energy].
Analysts are calling for today's report to show EPS of $0.88 with revenues just below $5 billion. If the firm is able to hit its marks, it will represent a 3.1% growth in overall 2011 sales, which will give a nice headwind to this stock. EXC has surpassed their last four analyst estimates, boding well for investors as today's report comes at a particularly volatile time. As for the stock itself, EXC has a market cap of $26 billion while paying out a hefty dividend yield of 5.3%. Despite their strong earnings past, it is important to note that any further developments overseas will ultimately take the reins of the market today [see also Nuclear ETF Meltdown: Four Funds Rocked By The Japanese Quake].
In light of this report, today's ETF to watch will be the Utilities Select Sector SPDR ( XLU). XLU was one of the better performing equity ETFs of 2011 as it gained over 19.5% for its investors. The fund invests in a number of major utilities securities, with Exelon ranking as its third biggest holding (6.5%). If EXC beats the Street, look for XLU to enjoy a nice boost, but a missed earnings report or further issues surrounding Greece and the subsequent euro zone could push XLU into the dirt for Wednesday's trading session [see also Five Compelling Long Term Trends (And ETFs To Play Them)].
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The Rise of a Tomboy (Movie)
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In the rising populations of Tomboys in China, one rise up to develop a "Love Formula" App to find true love. Will the Love Coach, Do, played by Simon Twu, be able to save the world in helping people finding True Love?
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14th January - I started packing today for our move. It's not until mid February but who knows when the next heat-wave will come, so I just wanted to start getting a few tasks out of the way. This includes going through all the boxes in all the drawers and under the bed - my version of being 'organised': shove shit in boxes and hide them away so you forget they exist, until you have to move again.
I found this mask in the 'skincare' drawer of my desk, because apparently I have a skincare drawer. I don't even know where this mask came from. But I Googled it and turns out this brand is pretty expensive, so I decided to give it a shot. I tend to use pretty 'natural' products to clean and moisturise my face, and generally fragrant-free because I have really sensitive skin. So as soon as I opened the packet the first thing I noticed was the stench. It didn't smell bad, just strong. The second thing I noticed, when I was taking it out of the packet, was how slimy it was. Then I put it on my face and the third thing I noticed was how stunning I looked (see below, judge for yourself). I left the mucousy cloth on my face for 15 minutes, as directed, then removed it, splashed my face with water to clean off the snot-like consistency, and patted it dry. The fourth thing I noticed was how it made absolutely no difference to my skin.


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Flashlight Apps are not only the rescuer in times of emergency but also help you kick start the party with style, here is a list of some of the best flashlight apps for Android.
Tiny Flashlight + LED
An android flashlight app that uses the device's camera flashlight as the torch, it is one of the best flashlight apps in the market. It also offers a wide variety of flashlights which become all the more attractive since it comes with the option of adjusting the brightness and colors of the light according to user requirements.
Disco Light
Disco light for android will make you the centre of attraction in any party. With the option of 6 kinds of cool flashlights, it acts like a graphical equalizer, the brightness and timing of the lights being adjustable according to the surrounding sounds or position of the mobile phone.
Color Flashlight
Extremely easy to use and with a regularly updated interface, it acts as the bright torch beam in your emergency as well as the fun light source at a party, Color Flashlight comes with the option of displaying your message through these cool lights.
Brightest Flashlight Free
Another free flashlight app, Brightest Flashlight Free comes with great developer support and gives you maximum light, be it as keyboard backlight or notification lights or camera flash.
Flashlight LED Genius
With amazing features like activating the torch light by a simple shake, Flashlight LED does not overload the battery and acts like any other application running in the background.
Flashlight HD LED
Easy to install, it comes with the option of adding a widget for easy access and is definitely the kind of flashlight app you should choose if you are looking for a hassle free usage.
Free and extremely easy to use, Flashlight comes with an elegant interface, sleek design and attractive features like emergency flashlight, strobe mode, frequency controller and a superb developer support.
Color Flashlight HD
Color flashlight, disco light, police light, warning lights, candle light all in one, this android app is one of the most installed free apps in the flashlight market. It comes with handy features like adjusting the color, brightness, timing and other effects of the device light and takes up negligible memory space and battery consumption.
Tesla LED Flashlight
Compatible with almost all the modern Android devices, Tesla LED Flashlight is one of the best LED flashlight app that comes with the option of making a widget for easy use. Extremely adjustable, all the kinds of flashlights come with effects and features that can be personalized according to one's choice.
LED Light
One of the most installed LED light app, it brightens the LED of the camera and is compatible with Android 1.6 or later versions.
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I always check the requested permission when I download apps. For flashlight apps there should be no more permissions needed than access to camera & camera flashlight (+ internet access if its ad supported).
Currently I use 2 flashlight apps:
Both are ad supported and needs access to Internet to deliver ads, but aside from that they have just basic permissons to the camera.↓


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Nursery spaces are still available for the remainder of the 2018/19 school year on a first come first serve basis.
Nursery funding and Childcare vouchers are accepted.
Wrap-around daycare is available from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday during term time. Morning and afternoon sessions are also available.
Our children are given opportunities to develop their full potential through exploration of our high quality learning environment, both inside and outside. Our qualified staff plan to meet your child's interests and to extend their play and learning.
To register for your child to join our nursery, please complete our Bishy Nursery Enquiry Form and email to us at email@example.com
Alternatively, for general enquiries and additional information about registration you can contact us via
Telephone: 01603 307820
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text: Following in the footsteps of Margaret Nolan, June Palmer and Ann Walker an appearance in Mayfair Magazine for Angela Duncan. She appeared on the cover of Mayfair Vol.5 No.10 (October 1970) and as Mayfair's Girl of the Month as above. Sorry don't have a very good copy of the cover, but love the shots in white stockings and panties!


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The recent movie "In Good Company" features a successful baby-boomer manager who, after his company's buyout, finds himself working for a hotshot—a Gen-Y up-and-comer young enough to be his son. This being a movie, of course, trouble follows. But what happens in real life? Experts say that reports of conflict between older workers and younger managers are greatly exaggerated—but generation gaps do create issues that both sides need to address. Here are some questions to ask:
Who cares? Whether you're an older worker or a younger manager, you have to ask this question earnestly. The answer may surprise you.
Surveys suggest, for example, that the oldest members of the workforce—people nearing retirement—have less trouble with younger managers than do boomers, that the youngest workers are more insecure with managers their own age than with older bosses, and that generational conflicts are just as common, and may be more commo...(register to read more)
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Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, mulling a run for president as a Republican in 2016, is giving ammo to conservative leaders and congressional candidates to battle Democrats on how health-care premiums have gone up under Obamacare.
Jindal's memo — the details of which were first reported Tuesday by The Daily Caller — is titled "Over 1.2 Trillion Reasons to Repeal Obamacare." The memo is being sent out to conservatives on Tuesday by Jindal in his capacity as honorary chairman of the group America Next.
It takes issue with how President Obama Obama, during his first campaign for president in 2008, promised that his health-care plan would reduce premium costs for the average family by $2,500 per year.
"Contrary to candidate Obama's promise," Jindal's memo states, "health insurance premiums have continued to rise every year President Obama has been in office."
"Compared to a baseline year of 2008 — the year Barack Obama was elected — the average family premium for employer-sponsored coverage rose by more than $2,500 — $3,671, to be precise."


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To compare two numbers, like 43 and 37, model each number on a place value chart. To find which number is greater, start by comparing the greatest place value (the tens place). The number 43 has more tens than the number 37, so 43 is greater than 37. The comparison can be written with an inequality symbol as 43 > 37. When numbers have the same digit in the greatest place value, compare the next greatest place value.
Comparing Multi-Digit Numbers using the Brainingcamp Base Ten Blocks virtual manipulative.
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iBall Slide Brace-X1 Tablet Launched in India Specification Features Images Pics :- The Indian based smartphone company, I Ball has launched their brand new 'Slide' Series Tablet with 4G Support in India. The company earlier revealed about Slide Brace-X1 tablet, but it was on November 3, 2016, when the company officially launched it with the price of Rs. 17,499.The tablet is available in n Bronze Gold color and people can purchase it from the leading Indian retail store, Amazon India. Check out below for the detailed specification of the Brace-X1 tablet.
Features and Specification of Brace-X1 tablet:
1. It features a 10.1 inch HD Display with 1280×800 pixels resolution and 149ppi of Pixel density.
2. It runs on latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow Operating system and supports only single SIM with 4G connectivity.
3. The new iBall tablet has 2GB of RAM and is powered by powered by 1.3 GHz octa-core ARM Cortex A53 processor with Mali T720 GPU.
4. It has 16 GB on internal storage, and it can be expanded up to 64 GB and has a 7,800 mAh battery.
5. The new tablet supports 8-megapixel Primary autofocus rear camera with a LED flashLight and 5-megapixel Secondary front camera onboard. The rear camera is quipped with the features like Face Beauty, Live Photo, Face Detection, Anti-Flicker, Multi-Angle, Panorama, Smile Shot, Zero Shutter delay, Continuous Shot, Motion Track Mode, and Selfie Timer.
6. It provides various connectivity options like Proximity Sensor, dual speakers micro-USB with USB OTG support Options, 9 Indian regional system languages, 21 local languages support, Single SIM, 4G-VoLTE, Wifi, Wifi Direct, Wifi HotSpot, GPRS/ EDGE, 3.5mm Audio Jack, Bluetooth, FM Radio, G-Sensor, GPS and FM Radio with recording.
Meanwhile, the company has uploaded the detailed specification on their special website. Stay tuned for the further updates.


text: Start One Up Step 1 of 6 16% Are you thinking about running an NLNL in your area? NLNL are seeking community minded (and entrepreneurial) individuals to become Ambassadors for NLNL and run weekly No Lights No Lycra dance sessions. Why start up a NLNL? Share the joy of NLNL with your community Benefit financially from running a successful regular NLNL event – (business opportunity) Be part of a dance movement around the globe that's making a difference in people's lives. Connect with other NLNL Ambassadors around the world. It's so much FUN!!! Quotes from Ambassadors I love how pure the fun of NLNL is. It's always the nights when I've had a busy or rough day and I'm scrambling to pull the list together and get set up, that end up being the best and most joyous. Laura, Brooklyn NY As a uni student running NLNL has been a great way to make some extra cash. And it doesn't feel like work! Jodie, Sydney NLNL Ambassador Information Sheet and Social Media Guidelines Download the NLNL Ambassador Information Sheet and Social Media Guidelines below, and read before continuing with the form. NLNL Information Sheet Download NLNL Social Media Guidelines Which type of NLNL event do you want to run?*Standard regular weekly 1 hour sessionsLittle No Lights – No Lights No Lycra designed for young children or babies and parents!Morning No Lights – dance as the sun rises and start the day dancingNLNL Lunch BreakOne-off eventOne-off Event? Please email us at email@example.com to organise a NLNL one-off event. How do I start one up? Please consider the following questions before starting a NLNL: Have you got a suitable venue in mind? Eg. One that has a sound system and can be darkened. Can you afford the upfront cost of starting a NLNL? Eg. music licensing, public liability insurance (can be paid monthly), venue hire, NLNL start-up fee. Are you thinking of running NLNL on your own or with a team? It's great to have more than one person to help share the load and spread the word. What avenues do you have for promotion? Are you social media savvy? Social media has always been our most successful form of promotion. Have you got the time and are you committed to running a weekly event? In our experience, weekly events are far more successful long term compared to monthly events. It can also take time for NLNL communities to grow, so we recommend running for at least 1 year. Persistence pays off! Becoming a NLNL Ambassador As an Ambassador for NLNL we are putting our faith in you to maintain the integrity of NLNL and uphold our core values. NLNL is a global dance community based on equal access for all. The bigger dance communities support the smaller ones. To become an Ambassador for NLNL and run a night in your city you will need to agree to the conditions in the NLNL License Agreement. The License Agreement is there to protect the core values and the integrity of NLNL. As an Ambassador you will be supported in a myriad of ways including: A starter pack – including detailed starter manual on how to run a successful NLNL night, with FAQs and a playlist guide. Regularly updated press kit Posters, photographs, letterhead, social media images. Promotion of your NLNL night on our website, through social networks and a monthly newsletter. A personal Ambassador's profile on the NLNL website On-going support and advice from the NLNL Ambassador Facebook page. A licence to use the NLNL logo and branding for the weekly dance night*. Access to NLNL playlists through Spotify (for offline access you will need to subscribe to Spotify for $12 per month). Free entry to NLNL weekly dance nights around the world. *The license agreement entitles you as an Ambassador to run one weekly dance session per week. If you want to run multiple sessions in your community this will require an additional license agreement to be signed. NLNL Ambassador Information Sheet and Social Media Guidelines Download the NLNL Ambassador Information Sheet and Social Media Guidelines below, and read before continuing with the form. NLNL Information Sheet Download NLNL Social Media Guidelines* I have read and understood all the information included in the above NLNL Ambassador Information Sheet and Social Media Guidelines. Location Please check our Locations page before applying, in case there is already a NLNL in your area. Please ensure there is at least a 15 km radius between venues. Alternatively you could speak to the current operators about running your session on a different night. If for some reason your night conflicts with another NLNL in your area your license will be voided and your fee will be returned minus banking costs.Are you applying to start a NLNL in one of the following cities?*Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Hobart, Darwin, Auckland.Please selectYesNoTo start a NLNL in one of the above cities, please click HERE to write to us directly.*What city are you in?*State*Country Personal InformationPlease select which best describes the organising group of this No Lights No Lycra application:*An individualA group of friendsA community groupA gym or recreation centreIf you are interested in running a NLNL, please email email@example.com Name (main contact person of this NLNL application)* First Last Email Address* Phone Number*Organisation NameOrganisation's Website Postal Address* Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country AfghanistanÅland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarrussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongo, Democratic Republic of theCongo, Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCôte d'IvoireCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatini (Swaziland)EthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacauMacedoniaMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth KoreaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRéunionRomaniaRussiaRwandaSaint BarthélemySaint HelenaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth GeorgiaSouth KoreaSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan Mayen IslandsSwedenSwitzerlandSyriaTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUS Minor Outlying IslandsUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaVietnamVirgin Islands, BritishVirgin Islands, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabwe License Agreement It is very important to read the full license agreement, but here are a few key points: Download the PDF file . 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No, it's not another Julia Roberts movie. We've got 3 BIG features we want to talk about.
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Thank you for posting Parts 2 and 3, CDFN. :)I still don't really know what they mean when they talk about more recent games. Oh well.Would anyone be happy to explain what they probably mean when they talk about the melding of gameplay and story? All I can think of are things like having the characters talk during battles, battles being significant to the story somehow, and being able to move while a character is talking (like in Chrono Cross). It doesn't sound like that's what they mean though since those aren't new ideas.
Ah, thank you Maxximum. That makes it so much simpler. :)Yeah, I got the feeling the article/designers quoted were trying to conflate graphics, music, and sound effects (in other words, presentation) with story by calling graphics, music, and sound effects "storytelling."I guess that raises another question (for anyone). Do you think it's still possible for a game with a story told mostly through text to be successful? What if it only has decent gameplay?


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Whole life insurance is a fundamental, basic, and smart option for everyone – married people and single people alike. For married people, whole life insurance means a secured family and no-dependant-left-behind. Unlike a conventional wisdom, single people, too, need a sound life insurance policy, because troubles may always happen and they do not make a difference between old and young, healthy and sick people. So whole life insurance is a wise policy. And because it is a wise option, and also because it is a sound investment option that pays off well better than bonds, details of very specific nature matter a great deal here. Here is how some details may have an effect on the whole life insurance rates.
Consider, for example, the age factor. Normally, although not necessarily, whole life insurance rates increase as the client gets older. Health conditions, including but not limited to-chronic conditions, tobacco smoking, etc, directly effect the premiums paid monthly. Gender, then, clearly matters: from the statistical perspective, women live longer, so normally the costs they pay are lower than those of men. Finally, occupation matters: there is a big difference between being, for example, a hotel receptionist and a police officer, because risks vary, and so do the premium payments. Thus, there are many factors directly influencing the whole life insurance rates and they need to be carefully considered.


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Burgers and shakes, all grown-up @ Stand
When did New York become so burger-crazed? Not that I'm complaining - I think the burgers + fries + shake combination is one of the best things ever. There's Burger Joint (my favorite thus far but primarily because of the awesomeness of having a dingy greasy burger place hidden in the lobby of a prim and proper hotel in the heart of Midtown), Shake Shack (re-opening 3/21 much to the joy of fans everywhere), Corner Bistro (tried going last friday night but the lines were too long), brgr (burgers 2.0 style anyone?) and too many others to list.
I think that Stand is going to become my go-to place for a nice, civilized burger and fries experience going forward.
The Decor: (9.5/10)
Stand has a really clean, comfortable, pop-modern interior courtesy of Studio Gaia. The dining room is composed of lots of long picnic tables and comfortable benches which give the place a very laid-back feel but you also notice that all the furniture is custom-tailored by BDDW, a Soho design house. That's essentially the theme of the day - upscale burgers in great digs.
The Food: (9/10)
Fresh blackberry soda, $4
Such a refreshing drink - nicely sweet and mildly carbonated. I think the flavor of the blackberry wasn't strong enough though and there was a bit too much lime in the mixture.
Chocolate Malt Shake, $6
Amazing, amazing shakes... if this is any representation of the full line-up of shakes (I really couldn't stomach more than one even though I wanted to try them all), Stand's shakes are huge winners. The chocolate malt shake hit all the right notes and felt velvety, creamy and well-rounded. All shakes are made with gelato from Il Laboratorio del Gelato, which might explain how these are so mind-numbingly good. They're also unfortunately $6 each so these might be quite a dangerous addiction.
Small shoestring fries, $3
These were a great example of what shoestring fries should taste and feel like - really crispy, fresh from the frier and perfectly salted- and went really well with the burgers.
Medium-rare cheeseburger - Sesame bun, beef, onion marmalade, lettuce, blue cheese sauce, $11
This was a really good burger and cooked just perfectly (medium rare) so that the juices were leaking all over the plate before we were done.
Mushroom Beef Burger with onion marmalade, lettuce, porcini sauce, $10
Since I love mushrooms so much, I had to get the mushroom beef burger and I was so glad I did. I have to say this is one of my favorite burgers now - the meatiness and richness of the mushroom really complemented the smoky grilled flavor of the beef. I got mine medium since I don't like bleeding meat and the burger was really firm but still juicy and bursting with flavor. I did notice that this was a bit under-seasoned but overall, excellent.
The condiments: Bertman ball park mustard, Kewpie mayonnaise (so cute!), Heinz ketchup
Stand is a really aesthetically appealing place to get some upscale burgers, great drinks and yummy fries in the Village. I think that the food is a bit overpriced (our meal for two came to ~$40) but the ambiance and generally high quality of the food make up for it.
As a side note, I welcomed a new addition to my tech family this week - meet my new toy, the Canon Rebel XT - we're going to be grand friends :) This is the first set of photos from my new cam, but I'm hoping to start upping the quality of my photos as I learn more about what this baby can do.


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Happy Monday!
Did you have a nice weekend? I am a bit of an "I Love Lucy" fanatic so I got swept up in finishing two different biographies about Lucille Ball's life which I recently ordered on Amazon found HERE and HERE. I don't sit and read often so somehow I had completely missed that her family had discovered an unpublished autobiography she had "written" shortly after her divorce from Desi Arnaz. Both books were very good (I especially loved the one by Michael Stern), but needless to say I feel like I got very little accomplished. ;)
Today I have a layout I made using Echo Park's Beautiful Life collection and a couple photos from my Mother's wedding this past June. For the most part I took a vaction from my Silhouette Cameo and decided to utilize the stickers and papers that came with the collection kit.
I fussy cut the tickets and three of the doilies from a piece of patterned paper from the collection and paired the love sticker with some Technique Tuesday stamps for my title.
To dress up the flower stickers I added brads to their centers and popped them up with foam tape. I typed up my journaling and printed it onto one of the 4x3 journaling cards from the kit. I was careful to arrange my wording to go around my flower grouping and to cover another image printed in that same corner of the card.
I hope you have a day! Make sure to check back Wednesday for Lori Whitlock's blog hop! :)
Monday, August 5, 2013
An Echo Park Beautiful Life Wedding Layout
Posted by Mendi Yoshikawa at 2:08 AM
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So beautiful!ReplyDelete
I just popped over from Moxie Fab to say hello and thank you for singling out my chalkboard tag in your comment - I really appreciate it!ReplyDelete
Your LO is lovely, I always admire from afar as my scrapping skills leave much to be desired! The tiny doily elements look perfect, really dimensional!
Gorgeous page Mendi...love the doilies, butterflies and that beautiful red...so pretty and summery!ReplyDelete
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