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Focusing on Shape Instead of Weight
It has been such a long time since I've blogged. I've not got much of an excuse. Mostly, I fell out of love with blogging. This place was meant to be me documenting my journey, sharing tips along the way. Instead, it became more of a weight loss blog with just tips and less about my actual journey.
Plus, I was getting to the point where I didn't know what to say. I kept going back and forth on diet plans and I wasn't sure what I really wanted.
In January I made the decision that I was ready to lose weight again. I downloaded the Ultimate Value Diary app to track on Weight Watchers (ProPoints/Points Plus but it does have the option for SmartPoints) and did start following the plan again. But i didn't see the weight loss results that I once did. I wasn't sure if it was because of not physically going to the meetings or something else.
In February, I gave up with the tracking and focused on the gym instead. Joining classes was fun and I started to feel healthier within myself. By March I realized what I really wanted from my weight loss journey.
It's not quite about the number on the scales but about the way I feel. I want to be healthy and toned. Sure, I want to fit in old clothes again and I want to get my wedding rings back on my finger, but I want to be fitter than I used to be.
But I wasn't sure if I could blog about that. Would that be something you'd want to know about?
Well, then I remembered that this blog was about my journey, as well as a support system for you. It was a place to share what I was achieving and doing. It was about my ups and downs, my changes of focus, and my realizations of what I wanted to gain from a diet plan that I tried.
So, it's time to get back onto blogging. I'm not promising I'll be hear once a week with news of what's happening at the scales. Honestly, in the last 6 months I've hovered around the same point on the scales and not for lack of trying! It's going to be a place for me to come and share my journey. I'll share some of the things I've noticed, some things I've doing, and tips I've picked up along the way.
I'll go back to doing what I wanted to do in the first place.
I'd love for you to join me. After all, the title is "lose weight with Alex." If you are going to join me, I'd love to hear what you want your goal to be. It doesn't have to be a weight loss goal. While I have a 50lb weight loss in my head, I'm not going to force myself to get there or keep weighing myself every week. My goal is to be healthier and fit back into my rings! From there, I'll move onto the next weight loss goal.
To do that, I'm going to the gym 5 times a week and will stick to the Weight Watchers ProPoints plan. I'll track every day on the Ultimate Value Diary app to make sure I stick within my points allowance. The gym sessions I do include one aquaerobics class, two 6am high intensity interval training classes, one 6am yoga style class (for conditioning), and then a day to choose whether I run, swim, or do something in the house. I'll also do a 50 squat a day challenge on the days that I don't go to the gym.
Feel free to share your weight loss goals in the comments below. Whether you're doing Weight Watchers, Slimming World, Juice Plus or others, lose weight and be happier with me.


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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA--(Marketwire - March 8, 2011) - Growth of the South African chemicals industry has been sustained by the Government's drive to increase the nation's gross manufacturing output. Development of the nation's mining, automotive, agricultural and construction industries has also contributed to a steady rise in the demand for chemical commodities. Surging demand for polymer and plastics between 2010 and 2014 will promote market prospects.
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.industrialautomation.frost.com), Production and Investment Forecasts in the South African Chemicals Industry, finds that the industry earned revenues of $21.67 billion in 2009. Key investment projects amounted to $434.7 million in 2009. The industry is forecast to invest an estimated $425.7 million in 2016.
"Beyond the FIFA 2010 World Cup, the South African government intends to invest an estimated $104.93 billion on infrastructure projects over the next five years," notes Frost & Sullivan Chemicals, Materials and Food Industry Analyst James Fungai Maposa. "Although the recession has induced budget constraints for the country, the Government still intends to fulfil its investment programme covering the construction and maintenance of energy, water and transport infrastructure between 2010 and 2014."
Investment in these projects is expected to contribute to a sizeable growth in demand for chemical commodities, particularly construction chemicals, during the medium and long term.
An increase in demand for energy is also projected to boost the uptake of chemical and petrochemical products over the long-term. With the South African oil and gas sector intending to spend over $17.0 billion on refining capacity expansion to meet the growth in local and regional demand, production of chemical feedstock is also expected to rise, sustaining the growth potential of the South African chemicals industry.
"An increase in the production capacity and output of the Chinese chemicals market could, however, result in the South African chemicals industry facing the risk of a rise in additional imports from Asia and the Middle East being directed into the African market," cautions Maposa. "If demand remains low during the short-term, any gains made by the South African chemicals industry are likely to decline with imports that were earmarked for Asia being redirected to the African region causing a destabilisation of product prices."
In addition to the growth in production capacity of Asian manufacturers, public utility Eskom's proposed electricity tariff hike between 2010 and 2012 is another factor that is anticipated to undermine growth and progression of the South African chemicals industry.
Most chemical manufacturing entities will find it difficult to absorb the price hike due to the projected decrease in local and export demand during the short- and medium-terms. Due to the energy-intensive nature of the industry, producers of inorganic chemicals like chlorine and fertilisers would be the worst affected by the proposed tariff hike.
Despite these setbacks, the South African economy is poised to recover in 2010, contributing to a rise in demand for chemical commodities during this period and beyond.
"In light of the anticipated recovery in consumer spending as well as the hosting of the FIFA 2010 World Cup, a rise in local demand for chemicals will mainly be driven by the packaging industry, which currently accounts for almost 50 per cent of thermoplastic usage," concludes Maposa. "Hygiene and medical markets are also set to contribute significantly to the growth in demand, although on a lower scale in terms of volume."
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Lightly sprinkle work surface with cornmeal or flour. Place dough directly in the middle of the work surface. Roll dough out gently 1/4-inch thick, into either a 12-inch rectangle or circle. Brush both sides with olive oil and set aside until ready to grill.
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Place dough directly on the cooking grate over medium heat for 1 to 3 minutes, until the crust is well marked and browned. Flip dough and spread spinach evenly over cooked side of crust. Create a rim around the outer edge of the pizza with the tomato (this will keep the eggs from sliding off the pizza.) Sprinkle cheese over the spinach. Crack 2 eggs directly in the center of the pizza and top with crumbled bacon. Move to indirect heat (for charcoal: the side of charcoal grill that has no coals. For gas: turn off burner directly under pizza). Cover grill and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked like traditional sunny-side up eggs and the bottom of crust is well browned.
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Breakfast New York gives audible flip-boards of the past a modern twist for TNT's "Perception," a show about a man who can see patterns in words. The experience, which takes place in July in Manhattan, 24 hours a day, is a 23-feet by 12-feet display made up of 44,000 electromagnetic spinning dots, which create a moving image as they flip from black to white.
Pedestrians can "erase" words by moving their bodies, leaving behind specific "clues," just like the character in the television show does. Check out a making of video here.


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The holiday season brings beloved traditions and a sense of magic.
For a lot of us, heading to holiday light displays has become as big a tradition. It brings back some great childhood memories. The annual Nature's Coastal Holiday — Festival of Lights display in Azalea Park, just off Highway 101 in
Brookings has become a popular family tradition that has been going strong for more than 20 years. Wide-eyed children wrapped in coats and scarfs watch the magic of flashing lights. Adults are busy taking pictures and Santa is stationed ready to hear every child's most secret wish. It's a wonderful time for everyone!
However, the display just doesn't happen with a blink of an eye.
Unlike displays in major parks, zoos and metro areas, the Festival of Lights is a true community based and sponsored event. During the year, a core base of volunteers keeps busy repairing and replacing lights and revamping sculpture. Meetings are held to discuss improvements and additions to the displays. Marketing plans are finalized and posters, tickets, banners and ads are created. In late October, the call goes out to the public to announce the date for setup. This year, setup will be on Saturday, Nov. 4, beginning at 9 a.m.
Patsy and Jim Haggerty with about 10 to 12 other members of the Curry County Cruisers, a local car club, have been stringing lights for several years. Patsy says some folks are a bit nervous about stringing the lights. They get concerned about the way they will look. But, no worries, it always looks great. Stringing the lights isn't physically taxing either. Some people stay for an hour or two while others come and go." Patsy says one of the club members, Phil Nutzhorn, really enjoys setting up the Undersea Garden. "There are black lights to set up and rocks to paint. He really loves it."
The Cruisers also host four nights during the festival. That means they man the ticket booths, patrol the park and fill in as needed.
Patsy, a very youthful 69-year-old brings her cell phone and takes pictures of the kids. She then will upload the photos to the kids' Facebook page. "The kids love it. They look so wide-eyed looking at all the lights." It's her favorite part of volunteering.
This year, the Church of Latter-day Saints in Brookings is jumping in to help. .They will be here for setup and will also be helping host, distributing posters and take down the lights. Jeremy Marks from the Church of Latter-day Saints is challenging other organizations in the community to come out and help.
Klaus Gielisch, president of the Nature's Coastal Holiday board is thrilled to have the additional help and welcomes Jeremy's challenge. "It takes a lot of people to keep the show going and we are happy for their help."
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tea time
Maya's afterschool classes don't start until next week. So, in an effort to entertain her until she's someone else's problem, I've been taking Maya to do random things like have afternoon tea.
It was there that I saw her: a very pretty mom chatting up her 2 little girls. And I envied her. I envied her perfect hair and her ability to seamlessly interact with her children without skipping a beat. Because here's the thing: I do not enjoy eating out with Maya one-on-one as we have nothing to talk about.
- What did you do at school today? Nothing.
- How is your tea? Good.
- What do you want to be when you grow up? A window-washer. (Still? Seriously?)
Apparently, it's only when Maya doesn't have my full, undivided attention that she has a million things to say and interrupts with the utmost urgency. But when it's just us? Silence.
I feel bad for admitting this but I kind of wish Maya was old enough for an iPhone so that we could both pull them out and surf the Internet as we enjoy our scones. In silence.
So I'm thinking an iPhone for her 7th birthday in March? Followed by a high tea. Any thoughts?
September 20, 2011 12:25 am
Well, I guess its a good learning tool LOL
*kisses* HH
September 20, 2011 5:53 am
Haha… I know what you mean, kids tend not to talk that much when their parents around. I have to basically "force" my son to tell me what happens at school. Maya is a beautiful little girl!
September 20, 2011 6:25 am
To her credit, she's consistent with her answer.
My vote is for mani-pedis. You can just sit next to one another and relax. Plus whenever I'm at a nail salon, something extremely bizarre usually happens to me or another patron so at least the two of you will have something to laugh about 😉
September 20, 2011 6:49 am
Haha…I'm still like that with my mom. I talk way more when I know she's preoccupied and would rather not be talking to me. One time she actually hung up on me because her favorite show was starting and I wouldn't shut up!
And random side note…Maya is such a pretty girl!
September 20, 2011 7:02 am
Tea time is wonderful. There is a little tea shop not too far from us that my sister and I love to go to. I've even been there with Ralph several times. It's not just a girly place, guys like it too.
As for the I-phone for Maya…hmmm…
September 20, 2011 7:26 am
Kids can be so boring. I don't care what you say about the woman with two daughters and perfect hair, I highly doubt her conversations with the girls were intellectual or even remotely interesting.
But fret not because in another 10-15 years you and Maya can have heated political debates and conversations about ethics. And, naturally, you will never agree on anything.
September 20, 2011 8:01 am
Eh, Maya's at an awkward age for conversations. My Dad always said he liked it when we got older because he could actually have a conversation with us. On a side note, I definitely recognize those fruit skewers (not to mention Maya's doll). I went to afternoon tea service at American Girl Doll myself a year or so back with a friend and her little sister. Enjoyed it way more than an eighteen year old should have, lol.
September 20, 2011 8:13 am
Hah! I know what you mean. Kudos to you both for hanging in there.
September 20, 2011 8:20 am
That child is darling. You should talk about boys and how evil they are. She's going to be in trouble, beating them off. And there is nothing wrong with surfing the net in companionable silence.
September 20, 2011 8:28 am
Hilarious!! I phones @high tea. It's interesting that there is "tea time." I didn't really know that was done. Shows how unrefined I am I guess!!! If she becomes a window washer you might get lucky and she'll never move out of the house!
September 20, 2011 8:48 am
you two are hystercial.
Plus you ARE an amazing mom for taking your beautiful daughter for high tea.
I never got to do high tea with my Mom. I don't think people did high tea in san diego in the 80's anyways.
unless you wer ein Paris.
anyways…as always I love your wit and sarcasm. I don't feel alone.
plus you don't fool me one bit.
we should go have high tea and I'll chat your ear off! You'll be dying for a quiet minute with Maya!
September 20, 2011 1:50 pm
Oh gah, I don't have the childrens but I still don't understand how people talk to them. It seems so hard. I get all clammy and nervous when there's even a child in my presence, and when we have to talk I can't think of a thing to say. It's a nightmare.
Lisa permalinkSeptember 20, 2011 2:07 pm
I say be the trendsetter.
Get her the iphone and be damned with what everybody else thinks.
You know your husband will be on board with this given his love of all things electronic! LOL!
September 20, 2011 2:12 pm
The most important things kids have to say is when the moms are super busy. Or in the loo.
But the iphone might be a tad precipitous. Hey bring her to Paris and she can talk to my seven year old!
September 20, 2011 2:22 pm
I LOVE your honesty.
Don't compare yourself to other moms!! Stop That :)) x
September 20, 2011 2:27 pm
I have always been immensely close to my mum, so non stop chattering has always been my forte. Mainly because I have to tell her everything 🙂 I have no idea how I'll be with my kids.
I am sure Maya had a great time with her mum, I mean come on look at that cute smile on her face!
September 20, 2011 4:02 pm
Hahahaha oh Ameena, I just love you. 🙂
September 20, 2011 5:53 pm
Do they have American Girl Doll in LA now? They have these conversation starter cards that you can use there with your Doll or take to some nicer place, with scones.
September 20, 2011 6:19 pm
If you give her the iphone and Ali gives her the ipad then your next tea time will definitely go better than this one.
I wonder what Maya would do if you started talking to her doll. [I have no idea why I thought of that. Try it next time and report back, please!]
September 20, 2011 6:39 pm
I got my first cell phone when I was 15 because my parents forgot to pick me up from school one day……guilty parents!
September 20, 2011 10:11 pm
When you have all the time in the world and are ready to talk they just stare at you with a blank look on their face. When you're exhausted & it's time for bedtime all of a sudden it's time to play a billion questions. I remember hearing a long time ago to talk when your kids want to talk. Otherwise if you pick and choose only when YOU want to talk, they'll just stop coming to you. Not always easy, but I am trying.
September 21, 2011 3:45 am
I totally get what you mean about moms who can talk seamlessly with their kids. I find I have to be relaxed enough to separate from my day, to be patient (not easy). I do love going for tea, I'd be happy to talk to Maya (it's easier with someone elses kid).
September 21, 2011 8:06 am
My son is only 3 so our conversations mostly go like this
"Mom I take a nasty dump"
"Mom I'm hungry"
"Mom you're ridiculous"
Leslie permalinkSeptember 21, 2011 4:56 pm
Well, Ameena, I asked Mom about we talked about when I was little. She said, "You NEVER stopped talking." Apparently I was talking even when I couldn't speak words.
"Baa Baa BAA Baa!" So I got no help on the conversation front.
I adored going out to eat with Mom. In Pittsburgh, we had the Tick Tock Shop – my favorite! Even if you're not talking, I bet Maya is loving being with you.
September 21, 2011 7:43 pm
I have no hopeful words. I have two boys who look like they're going to take after their brief father. I've been trying to get something-anything out of Deaglan about what's going on at school. He gives me nothing. I too may be looking to creative devices to get him to talk. At least if he's talking to a friend, I can eavesdrop and figure out what's going on.
September 21, 2011 8:54 pm
I totally see this happening to me. Thank you for at least being honest! And I know you were saying it in jest but is it really that big a deal to get your kid an iphone? I don't think so.Can't get over how cute Maya is!
September 21, 2011 9:06 pm
The secret is to have her bring a long a little friend so they can entertain each other and then you can read your book or surf the net. But absent a little friend, I vote for an Iphone. It's inevitable anyway.
Nikee permalinkSeptember 22, 2011 2:03 pm
I get your sarcasm and I love it! 🙂 Around here kids get cell phones when they begin 6th grade around 11.
September 24, 2011 3:46 pm
The interchange of comments on this post has amused me to no end – I love your sense of humour! Maya is gorgeous – and don't stress over not having too much to talk about. Sometimes being comfortable in silence with someone you love is just as good 🙂
September 26, 2011 6:51 pm
Haha! This one surely cracked me up good (especially reading the comments). Maya looks so much like you. Gorgeous girl 🙂
September 27, 2011 5:49 pm
I can't believe all of those people are trying to talk you out of the iPhone. Think of all the apps she can download! I bet it'll even help her learn her numbers. 😉 Just kidding …
amber miller permalinkOctober 5, 2011 9:26 am
My son is 4 years old and shuts down the minute he gets in the Car! Drives me crazy I want to know how his day went!
October 13, 2011 5:47 pm
She is adorable! 🙂 And I already know you wouldn't buy her an iPhone just yet … !


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So, it's been a hot minute since I've posted. There's good reason for that.
Mini go-cay (that's how the in-laws vacay) and a mini stay-cay.
Translation: no blogging, no writing.
Anyway, I'm back at it and I really shouldn't have waited to write about our last sweat sesh, which was nearly two weeks ago. My memory isn't what it used to be.
What I can't forget though is how brutal it was.
For weeks, I've been telling Nikki how I rock at the Treadie and how I wanna get me some kettlebells in my life.
In fact, the Treadie and I have a long way to go, and there's a pretty good learning curve to kettlebells for this girl.
The week before our last session Nikki mentioned sprinting, so I got brave and sprinted 30 seconds here and there on the Treadie at 6.0. I felt like a badass.
Little did I know the universe was preparing me for what Nikki would do to us the next week.
She ramped up that Treadie's incline way too high and wanted me to run at 6.0 for way more than 30 seconds.
I really wish I'd written down the specifics, because it was so intense.
I needed water. Couldn't stop. Not allowed.
I praised all of Baby Jesus when my shoes came untied, so I could get a five second breather.
It's the little things.
Y'all this was like 20 minutes on what I thought was my favorite machine.
Nikki has the fantastic ability to find horror in all my favorite things. 😉 That's gotta be a requirement of a good personal trainer, right.
Kettlebells were tough, but not the worst thing I've ever done.
I'll take another stab at 'em, I suppose.
Summary of Week 5: all the things I thought I wanted in life…I was wrong.
We have our next session tomorrow, and that will mark the half way point for us in training.
The Labor Day go-cay meant way too many extra calories some days (yes, we still tracked them), but I was proud of us for hitting the gym hardcore while away for a full-body workout. And we walked. So much walking. And swimming. We tried to stay active everyday, which is much different from some of our past vacays. Victory.
We skipped training last week, because I felt it would be a wasted week. Honestly, I didn't need that scale to tell me I'd eaten gator tail and enjoyed beer.
However, we ate well and worked out all week once we got home. Woot.
So, I'm hoping that scale is kind to us tomorrow. And Nikki. I am growing more and more fearful of the unknown torture she is planning…probably as I type. 😉


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Carina corners her victim in the bathroom for a faceslapping fest. She gets turned on by the brutal humiliation she puts on him. Hard slapping makes her pussy sopping wet. Laced up in catholic schoolgirl uniform and Carina grabs a hold of his shirt to let him know that this bitch is in charge of everything and he better watch out before she gives him a real hard punishment that he would not forget.
Mistress Alita has a shoe slave who worships everything about her, she decides that today his punishment is going to be pain mixed with some humiliation. She begins slapping his face hard leaving red welts on his face as she laughs at his pain. This femdom shows no mercy as she brutally hits him all over his body before he worships her shoes and licks her dirty soles clean.
Lady Cathy is a brutal mistress who will show her slave no mercy as she slaps him hard across the face over and over again. Slapping and hitting anywhere on her slaves is the most fun she has because of the pain it brings her slaves humiliating them as they cry from it. This femdom will make you red in the face with the welts of her sexy long fingers.
Mistress Lea is outdoors with her shoe slave and decides that it's time to give a little pain and humiliation to her slave. She has him lie on the ground while she sits on him slapping his hard making it red from the stinging heat. She then uses her dirty sneakers as a treat after all the pain and lets him lick her dirty soles clean before she walks away.


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Originally posted by TheRooster
So if I understand you correctly... If the govt handed me a lease to drill for oil in your front yard, you wouldn't expect one red cent?
You don't understand me correctly. You clearly haven't read where I said, "I AGREE WITH PALIN". I think Alaskans SHOULD share in the wealth of the state.
And spacedoubt, what's the difference between state and country? I mean really, it's just a larger group. I support state laws, too, but it's all imaginary lines. We're all individuals contributing to and taking from a larger whole. Whether it's a state or a country, who cares? What's the defining line between state and country?
Originally posted by dbates
No one here has yet shown how Obama's tax plan (Taking money) is equal to Sarah Palin's Alaskan dividend plan (giving money).
Originally posted by Open_Minded Skeptic
What huh? You lost me totally on this one
Lets say you show up to my house on Holloween eve with a bag full of candy. I compare your bag to the bags the other children are holding open and declare you have more candy than they do, and in order to have that much more candy, you must have oppressed someone.
I then declare you to be elite and take a portion of your candy and proceed to pour it into the bags of the other kids. I praise your giving as patriotic, and send you on your way knowing full well the reason you had more candy in your bag was the direct result of your starting earlier in the evening and going to more houses.
Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic
I think the people of the US should share in the wealth of their country. Especially since the wealth has been so unequally distributed in the past.
Originally posted by dbates
No one here has yet shown how Obama's tax plan (Taking money) is equal to Sarah Palin's Alaskan dividend plan (giving money).
Originally posted by Open_Minded Skeptic
Obama taxes incomes over $250K
Palin taxes oil companies that sell Alaskan oil
an investment for at least 25% of proceeds from some minerals [such as oil and gas] sale or royalties. The Fund does not include either property taxes on oil company property nor income tax from oil corporations, so the minimum 25% deposit is closer to 11% if those sources were also considered. The Alaska Permanent Fund sets aside a certain share of oil revenues to continue benefiting current and all future generations of Alaskans.
Originally posted by dariousg
Okay, now I see why you are saying what you are saying. It's not about the differences in each plan. It's about NEITHER being Socialism.
Originally posted by dbates
The money in the Alaskan Fund does not come from taxes.
Originally posted by dariousg
Here I am again defending yet another candidate against a ridiculous claim.
Originally posted by chickenshoes
Originally posted by dariousg
Here I am again defending yet another candidate against a ridiculous claim.
Then maybe you should take some Pepto Bismol, crawl in bed with a copy of Sarah Palin's biography, and get some rest
Originally posted by dbates
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So they did receive a $1200 payment from extra tax revenue. Interesting.
I disapprove entirely of this. It was entirely a dumb thing to do. Yes, that would be socialism by some measures. It's the equivalent of buying votes in my opinion. Politicians are all the same in the end aren't they? If one person in government pays you $1200 for a vote it's bribery. If they collectively do it then it's a windfall tax.
Well, thanks for pointing this out. I was just looking at the Alaskan Permanent Fund which doesn't include taxes.


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WASHINGTON — President Obama will offer a plan this week to cut the federal deficit in half by the end of his first term in office, largely by winding down the war in Iraq and raising taxes on people making more than $250,000 a year, an administration official said Saturday.
His federal budget blueprint also proposes to help reduce the deficit by eliminating waste and inefficiency in government, even as the administration launches ambitious and costly policy initiatives such as increasing access to healthcare and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Obama's first budget proposes cutting the $1.3-trillion deficit he inherited when he took office to $533 billion by the end of his first term, bringing it to about 3% of the economy, said the official, who asked not to be named because the budget hasn't been released.
As he begins to sell his plan for reaching that goal, the president will meet with a select group of lawmakers and experts Monday in a summit that the White House says will focus on bringing fiscal responsibility to the process of government. Obama will speak directly to Congress on Tuesday about the state of the country, building toward a presentation of his budget blueprint on Thursday.


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Porsche raffle boosts record fundraising event for The Dougy Center
The Dougy Center raised $860,000 at its 2017 Reflection Benefit, Auction and Raffle — the most successful fundraising event in the organization's history.
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Thursday, 8 June 2017
Coming Back (Plus I Was Wrong)
It all started with a cup of tea (what else?) and our decision to stop buying teabags and go with loose tea, I don't know why this was such a big deal, that's all lost in time, but it was and it was a very good decision. Then there's the changes to how we shop, changes to how we save, breadmaking, cooking in general, inching towards progress in the garden, and all those dozens of other tiny things we do every single day.
Back in January 2016 the very splendid Secondhand Susie blogged about switching to cellulose kitchen sponges. This one took a while as Dan does most of the washing up here and it was a process of negotiation to get him to part with regular scrubby sponges. Eventually we found some cellulose and cotton cloths at Ikea and we love them! I cut them in half before use as that's plenty for washing up purposes, they're also machine washable and compostable.
What it boils down to is not taking the easiest path and going for convenience all the time, it's not really easier for us as it's not what we want, and it involves saying "NO!!!" fairly frequently. I don't mind saying no to myself but other people sometimes don't like to hear it, particularly when they think they are being kind - it's certainly a skill to say thanks but no thanks and for the other person to hear that in a positive way.
I mentioned seeing the Corbyn car the other day and commented that you wouldn't see that here on the Fylde, hush my mouth for here is the evidence!
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- Anonymous8 June 2017 at 22:08
I know just what you mean about not getting caught up in living how we are somehow expected to live and being true to yourselves. I hate the way it is now expected that you have a mobile and that you want a text sent every five minutes to remind you of some appointment or other. I know some people will think this great but personally I have develpoed an excellent memory over the last sixty odd years without the aid of a mobile - I still prefer to be non-contactable! Those cloths look good though I tend to use cotton dishcloths - which then become cleaning cloths and eventually rags. I thought a while back I would like to switch to loose tea again - your post has reminded me of this.ReplyDeleteReplies
Exactly, it's so easy to sleepwalk away from your true self and just fall into doing what is expected.Delete
I also use cotton dishcloths but I use them as cleaning cloths, Dan does most of the washing up and for some reason won't use them for that purpose, so the Ikea ones are a good compromise, we're both happy.
- Anonymous8 June 2017 at 22:12
PS Nice to see the orange back - just need to find my sun glasses again!!ReplyDeleteReplies
Ha! It's a case of "be careful what you wish for" with me!Delete
I must have a look for those kitchen sponges.... A much better idea than the ones we currently use. JxReplyDeleteReplies
The Ikea ones were less than £1 for four, but Spontex make them too and they're usually available from supermarkets.Delete
loose leaf is so much better for you. I couldnt believe, when I read that the bags contain small threads of plastic in them. when you pour boiling water on are bad for you. I am lucky that all of my family switch to loose when my sister had breast cancer.ReplyDelete
We buy in bulk and seperate it between us and it is cheaper. plus loose leaf is the better standard rather than the sweepings from the floor. they showed us the difference in Sri Lanka of the loose leaf and the stuff they sell to the UK. its dust really.
What make do you buy? I had some darjeeling from fortnum and masons and it was the best tea I have ever tasted. we dont get that now we get and assam blend in Totnes. Although there is a Zero Waste shop that my sister wants to try, you take your own bag and they weigh it out (the shop is also in Totnes).Replies
You're so right,I read that about teabags a while ago and it was shocking! We buy our tea from a tea and coffee specialist in Lancaster and for everyday use we enjoy their Lancaster Blend. We've spoken to the owner a few times and he is keen to talk about how they source their teas and coffee beans, talk about the individual farmers and all that kind of thing which is great.Delete
The zero waste shop sounds great, let us know if you visit.


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From Animals in Print 11 December 2000 Issue:
It has been almost three days since Jessica disappeared with Joy Boy. What started out as a small town searching for one of its own has now attracted national attention. The search has gone from local to statewide. Many speculate the teen has been abducted and the steer disposed of or killed. Jessica Karls seems to have done the impossible, vanished without a trace.
CNN and other national news shows had picked up the story. People everywhere were glued to their TV as the odd disappearance unfolded and captured their interests, their hearts.
Who ever heard of a teen running off with a steer. What so impassioned her? Odder still they found themselves wanting Joy Boy to live. The names Patties, Clover Rover and Bird Watcher also aroused this inpassioned feeling. They waited in their homes grilling steaks and swallowing burgers while they prayed for the foursome to live. These steers had become a reality to people.
CNN had visited Mel's Farm and the three remaining steers had received much media. As they were paraded out for the cameras people noticed they had personalities and feelings. They had become more than a commodity, they were alive. Donations to save the steers were being sent to a local bank. Everyone wanted a happy ending. If only Jessica and Joy Boy could be found. If only....
Larry Leon from Helicopter Rescue volunteered to search the entire area for Jessica. He was an animal activists and was determeinded to locate Jess and Joy Boy. He had spent most of the last day and a half looking for any sign of either of them. He realized time was a predator waiting to gobble up any chances of finding them safe.
He had just made his hourly report to Robert Cunningham, Chief of Controls, results of search, negative.
Now, shortly after speaking to the Cunningham, Larry delayed returning back to the airport, heading instead back toward the marsh areas. He thought of Jessica's mother, he could still hear her soft cries and see her anguished face.
Larry had requested he not return till he had checked all the areas thoroughly once more. This was his fifth flight over the area and still no signs of the girl or the steer. He was now going back to examine again the large swampy acreage that was positioned north of Mel's farm.
Are you crazy, he asked himself. There is no way the teen and especially a steer could have made it through those hungrey mucky bogs. His common sense emphatically told him the that Jess would probably have drowned, yet something urged him on.
He was tired but determinded. After another fifteen minutes of searching he thought he saw a large clearing appear. Was it possible? He turned the helicopter around and slowly descended for a closer look.
He made several brief sweeps over the clearing and then he saw it, a steer. He was surprised and actually shocked and going down for a closer look. The steer peered up at the strange obstacle overhead. Even as Larry got closer it showed no signs of fear, in fact it appeared quite determined to remain where it stood.
Larry was hopeful. He reached for his microphone and called back to Cunningham. Until this time nothing had gone according to plans and now this incredible sighting might be the big break in the disappearance.
"Cunningham," he said, "I am sure I have located the steer, though at this time there is still no sign of the girl."
Cunningham answered immediatley, a location was made on the sighting, searchers would be notified and rescue teams sent to the area. All efforts were now rerouted toward the location. Cunningham asked him if it was possible to land, Larry replied, affirmative.
Safely on ground Larry slipped quickly out of the helicopter. He didn't want to distract the steer landing quite a distance from him. He wanted to be sure he had the correct position to access the entire clearing and look for Jess. He didn't want the animal to run off or become upset.
Knowing it wouldn't be a good idea to go straight to the steer , he walked a slow circlular path toward him. "Joy Boy," he said.The steer turned and looked at him, his soft brown eyes seemed sorrowful and Larry felt Joy Boy`s unspoken concerns.
Suddenly he knew why. He thought he had heard her. It was an almost inaudible small cry and some jumbled words, but he was sure of it. He had heard Jessica.
He stood transfixed for a moment, then it came again. "Joy Boy," she cried out, "Help me, Joy Boy"
Larry was stunned, he stopped and looked all around the clearing, yet he saw no one.
Could someone be fooling him?
No, that was absurb, he had heard her. He got mad at himself, he had no time for foolish thoughts. The girl was here. Now he focused on the location of the sounds, determining they came from very near the steer, odd as it seemed.
"Jessica," he called out.
To his relief she answered. "Help, HELP" Her voice grew strong .
He walked toward the steer and as he did, he saw it. The rotted wood and gaping hole below it. He pulled out his flashlight and carefully peered down into its taunting, ragged mouth. The steer, which now stood beside him, seemed to lean closer and lean down toward her voice. He let out a wailful cry.
Something stirred in the belly of the well and Jessica squinted up at them. Disheveled and injured, but alive. There also appeared to be some large object in the well with her. Larry couldn`t make out what it was. But it seemed to be around her foot. It was appparent she had lost a lot of blood. He couldn`t believe the teen was still coherent. A few minutes earlier he would have doubted the fact that this girl could have made it across such treacherous terrain. Now here she was. Not only had she accomplished this by herself at night, but leading a huge steer.
"Jess" he said, "Can you hear me?"
There was a long pause then a soft "yes... yes", then louder "Yes, Can you please help me? And then in words Larry could easily understand, she asked, "Is Joy Boy okay?"
"Yes Jessica," he replied, "he`s fine." Without any hesitation he reached over and caressed the huge animal.
"Jessica, I have to call and get help for you. Hang on sweetie."
Three days after Jessica Karls disappeared, he, Larry Leon had found her. He couldn`t say the situation looked good or that she was going to be okay, but she was here and she was still alive.
He returned to the helicopter and placed the call. Announced the good news.
The whole nation had been waiting to hear Jessica Karls had been found alive and with Joy Boy. Reporters from across the nation, picking on this incredible story, waited, hungrey for any news. Larry's call had not disappointed them.
Larry returned to Jessica and Joy Boy. He knew she was in a dangerous situation and he was well aware of the need to be very careful. He glared harshly at the old well, which refused to give up its tenent. "Jessica, Jessica, help is on the way. If he disturbed the ground the old well might collapse. For now he was happy that she was alive.
"Okay" she squeeked and Larry sensing she might be losing patience and hope told her of all the good news. That arrangements had already been made to send the steers to Farm Sanctuary. There they would live out their lives in a loving, nonviolent atmosphere. That she, Jessica had accomplished in this one selfless act, the very miracle she had been denied.
As he spoke to her he realized even more what an incredible teen she was. Inside her soul, in her very being was the beautiful essence of compassion and love. He proceeded to tell her about the attention her dangerous venture had attracted and all the wonderful people that had come to the aid of the animals. Best of all, she had been heard, in her brief farewell note left to her parents. As it was read on national TV, people listened to her heart, felt her soul and really understood. Her sweet tender goodbye and loving devotion had been like a whisper that roared.
Jessica had saved the steers. They would be going to Farm Sanctuary and all the donations sent would used to keep the steers there and any excess money would help other abused and downed farm factory animals. The suffering of many was alleviated by the sacrifice of this child.
Jessica felt the tears run down her cheeks. For the first time she let herself cry. Her head throbbed, her foot was swelled and infected, but now she didn`t care. Right now she felt good inside, she felt so full of love and so encouraged. At one point, just a few hours ago she had lost hope, now to hear her dedication had paid off, she could think of only one feeling "joy", like in Joy Boy. Then fevered and injured, her battered body could take no more, she passed out. Jessica Karls, mission accomplished.
Incredibly Larry's concerns of a long rescue delay were incorrect. Helicopters. He heard the helicopters. He looked up, the medical helicopter had arrived.
Jessica, Jessica can you hear them? Help is here. Jessica???
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We hear all the time, I just wish my student would use his or her AAC more. Well, an important tool to help a student use core words more includes teaching communication partner to use different interventions or partner skills. This session will focus on the what, why and how of modeling (aka Aided Language Stimulation), prompting, descriptive teaching and more.
The Hidden Curriculum: Understanding and Teaching Unstated Rules By Dr. Brenda Smith Myles, Assoicate Professor, Resident Scholar OCALI
October 11th - 3:30-4:30
Registration Link - https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7579615732411269889
This presentation will address the unstated rules of social conduct and their applicability to individuals on the autism spectrum. Known as the "hidden curriculum", these rules of social conduct are comprised of items that are not typically taught to neurotypical children and youth, but are assumed and expected knowledge. Despite not being directly taught, theses unstated rules are extremely important. Violation of hidden curriculum rules can have an adverse affect on school performance, physical well-being and how well a student/child is able to positively relate to the community and home. This session will also highlight methods of teaching unstated rules of social conduct across the age span that are applicable to home, school, and community.
At the end of the session, attendees will be able to:
1. Define the unstated rules of social conduct, known as the hidden curriculum
2. Explain the hidden curriculum's applicability to school, community, home, and work
3. Identify hidden curriculum areas and items across preschool, middle school, high school, and adulthood
Get to Work! Handheld Technology Supports and Transition to Employment By Carrie Clawson, Assistive Technology Specialist, Virginia Department of Aging and Rehabilitation Services
October 16th - 3:30-4:30
Registration Link - https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2057304288255433219
We all know young adults love their smartphones, but did you know that their technology can also be used to support WORK? This presentation will discuss apps and features of handheld technology that can be used for learning new job tasks, following a routine, timeliness, and work pace. Strategies for addressing employment-related social skills and/or anxiety with technology will also be reviewed. You are sure to learn something new to implement with young adults in this fast-paced webinar.
Assistive Technology for Dyslexia: Nuts and Bolts By Jamie Martin, Assistive Technology Consultant & Trainer
October 25th - 3:30-4:30
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Assistive Technology (AT) has become an essential element in the education of students with dyslexia. AT helps teachers implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and ensure that learning materials can be accessed by all of their students, including those with language-based learning differences. This webinar will review the three principles of UDL and how dyslexia-specific AT fits into a universally designed classroom. It will also explore the main categories of AT that dyslexic students can use to reach academic success, including text-to-speech, audiobooks, dictation, word prediction, and electronic graphic organizers. Finally, the webinar will turn to common myths about assistive technology and why AT should be viewed as a legitimate learning tool.
Strategies for Providing Access to Core Based AAC Systems- Including Adaptations for Individual Students By Kelly Key, AT Coordiantor, Barrington Schools & Matt Baud, SLP, AT Coordinator, NTDSE
October 26th - 3:30-4:30
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These energetic presenters will share a variety of ways to provide core based aac systems for your students with complex communication needs. Low tech, mid tech, and high tech examples will be shared as well as creative ways to adapt systems for students with physical needs visual impairments, and significant cognitive impairments.
Critical Mass and the Hidden Curriculum by Dr. Brenda Smith Myles By Dr. Brenda Smith Myles, Assoicate Professor, Resident Scholar OCALI
November 1st - 3:30-4:30
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How do we teach our children and young adults to take the hidden curriculum and related skills to self-discover information — this is known as critical mass. Critical mass can be thought of as spontaneous, uber generalization that happens when purposeful practice occurs. This session will explore some of the basic tenets that will allow the critical mass to occur for children and youth with ASD.
At the end of the session, attendees will be able to:
1. Define critical mass.
2. Describe purposeful practice and how it leads to critical mass.
3. Discuss how to apply the elements of purposeful practice to teaching children and young adults with ASD.
THE ABLE ACT: EnABLE Savings for Life…By Mary Ann Ehlert, CEO, Protected Tomorrows Inc.
November 6th - 3:30-4:30
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Mary Anne Ehlert President and Founder of Protected Tomorrows Inc. will tell you all you need to know about the Able Act that has been passed in Illinois. The Able Act, which amends section 529 of the IRS Code and allows for tax-free savings and investment accounts for individuals with disabilities. This is great news for the special needs families!! If you are ready to save tax-free for expenses for your loved one with a disability, without losing government benefits, then attend this seminar!!
Topics to be covered:
• What is an ABLE Account?
• Eligibility
• Impact to other resources/government benefits
• How much can you save?
• What type of accounts are allowed?
• How to set up your account
• Qualified expenses
• State of Illinois implementation
Mary Anne Ehlert is a financial professional and sister to an individual with disabilities. She is highly regarded as a specialist in working with families of individuals with disabilities, and serves on the boards of several organizations, including: Vice-Chair, National Disability Institute in Washington D.C. and Illinois Special Olympics. She is a member of the Alliance for the Mentally Ill, ARC of Illinois, and the National Council on Aging.
The Hidden Curriculum of the Cycle of Meltdowns for Individuals with High Functioning-Autism Spectrum Disorder By Dr. Brenda Smith Myles, Assoicate Professor, Resident Scholar OCALI
November 8th - 3:30-4:30
Registration Link - https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/675643683206987779
The majority of learners on the spectrum experience self-regulation and sensory issues that can lead to meltdowns. This escalating sequence seems to follow a three-stage cycle: (a) rumbling, (b) rage, and (c) recovery. This sequence can be problematic as many children and youth with ASD often endure the cycle unaware that they are under stress. This session will overview the issues related to self-regulation and sensory issues — highlighting research in a practical manner and interventions that address these needs.
At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Identify self-regulation and sensory issues experienced by individuals on the spectrum.
2. Describe interventions that that address self-regulation and sensory needs.
3. Discuss the cycle of meltdowns.
AAC: Measuring Success Through Data collection & Goal Setting By Mike Cole, SLP, Use Your Words P.C. By Mike Cole, SLP, AAC Specialist, Use Your Words
November 15th - 3:30-4:30
Registration Link - https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3005355990348423683
Are you having difficulty providing specific evidence on how an individual who uses AAC is performing? Are you having trouble determining the next steps to continue progress?
To collect valid data, it is important to understand best practices as well as utilize appropriate tools to measure progress. This presentation will begin with a review of best practices in AAC and then translate those into avenues of data collection. Data collection tools will be discussed as well as how to synthesize this information into measurable goals.
Presuming and Constructing Competence: Why it may be the most important thing you do as a Practitioner By Dr. Joanne Cafiero, Autism Specialist & National Presenter
November 30th - 3:30-4:30
Registration Link - https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6647382704239680771
New research with students with significant disabilities challenges practitioners to presume the cognitive and communicative competence of each and every learner. This webinar will provide the philosophical and historical context for presuming and constructing competence. Practical models easily reproducible in classrooms and therapeutic settings will be described.
What's New in iOS 11 for Supporting Diverse Learners by Luis Perez
December 7th - 3:30-4:30
Registration Link - https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6968418109319100417
iOS 11, the latest version of Apple's operating system for the iPad, further refines the user experience for diverse learners through a number of enhancements to the existing accessibility features. In this webinar, you will learn about five new features introduced in iOS 11, including Smart Invert Colors, more customizable text to speech support, a persistent Safari Reader view, and enhancements to VoiceOver and Switch Control. Other features that do not fall under "accessibility" but can be helpful to all learners will also be discussed, including the updated Notes app with Apple Pencil support for annotations, the scanning and QR code support built into the Camera and more.
A Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Approach to Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) Services By Sue Mahoney, SLP, NSSEO Assistive Technology Coordinator, NSSEO
December 11th - 3:30-4:30
Registration Link - https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5778031845507489281
The iPad is the tool available to students across NSSEO. Due to this increased accessibility, the Instructional and Assistive Technology team developed a 3-year pilot to use the iPad as a Tier One communication device. A continuum of Tier Two and Three AAC options were included to address the Complex Communication Needs of NSSEO students. Learn about our exploration into a MTSS approach for the delivery of assistive technology services. Find out how we built capacity for AT decision making at a school level, developed implementation strategies and enhanced the role of the AT Facilitator.
Assistive Technology for Dyslexia: Chrome Tools ByJamie Martin, Assistive Technology Consultant & Trainer
December 13th - 3:30-4:30
Registration Link - https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7896554357231943169
Many schools are now using Chromebooks as their main computing platform. The combination of the Chrome web browser and Google Apps for Education is providing a set of tools for all students to complete their schoolwork productively and efficiently. But there are also several Chrome tools that are especially helpful to students with dyslexia. This webinar will explore the built-in accessibility of Chrome OS, along with a selection of apps, extensions, and tools for Google Docs that can be added to the assistive technology tool belts of dyslexic students.


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BOSTON (CBS) — For the Boston Celtics, it's time for the real season to begin.
After putt-putting their way to a 41-40 regular-season record, a stretch that included various ups and downs of apparent effort, the Celtics will now turn up the jets for their first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks.
The series begins Saturday at 3 p.m. in New York, with the C's first home playoff game scheduled for Friday, April 26.
The full first-round schedule is below:
Game 1: Saturday, April 20, 3 p.m. at Madison Square Garden
Game 2: Tuesday, April 23, 8 p.m. at Madison Square Garden
Game 3: Friday, April 26, 8 p.m. at TD Garden
Game 4: Sunday, April 28, 1 p.m. at TD Garden
Game 5 (if necessary): Wednesday, May 1, Time TBD at Madison Square Garden
Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, May 3, Time TBD at TD Garden
Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, May 5, Time TBD at Madison Square Garden
The Knicks won the season series 3-1 over Boston, most recently with a 108-89 win at Madison Square Garden.
The Celtics last played the Knicks in the postseason in 2011, when they swept New York in four games.


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Mike Phelan ready for Hull challenge
Mike Phelan is relishing the "huge challenges" ahead after finally signing a deal to become Hull's new head coach on Thursday.
Phelan had been in caretaker charge since the summer departure of Steve Bruce, overseeing seven Premier League games so far from which the promoted Tigers have picked up seven points.
Phelan was first offered terms in September by the club's owners, who have been in takeover talks with several separate interested parties.
Mike Phelan had been in caretaker charge at Hull since the summer
He said of the deal: "It's been a while in coming, but I'm happy with the position I am now in and looking forward to the challenge ahead.
"It has taken time but things have to be done correctly with these matters. What is important now is that we move forward and help this squad of players be successful for this football club.
"It's exciting to step over that threshold into management, and I'm looking forward to working with this group of players that has done so well so far.
"The support I have received from everyone has been magnificent and I want that to continue because the challenges ahead are huge. The fans have been excellent through the last few months and the players have given me their full backing.
"I'm looking forward to what is to come now so roll on the next few games."
Phelan will have to cope without Stephen Clemence, who has left his job as first-team coach to take up the same role at Aston Villa following Bruce's appointment as boss on Wednesday.
Bruce said of Phelan: " He's an experienced man, I think he's handled the situation with aplomb, I have to say that.
"I'm extremely grateful we took in Stephen Clemence, Mick was very instrumental and there was no problem in Stephen coming here.
"So I wish him the best of luck, he's finally got the gig and I wish him all the best."
Hull won their opening two games of the Premier League season against Leicester and Swansea and were then only narrowly defeated by Manchester United, with former Red Devils assistant boss Phelan named the division's manager of the month for August.
That was followed by a draw at Burnley and there have also been EFL Cup victories at Exeter and Stoke, although defeats in their last three league games - albeit to Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea - have halted the early momentum.
Nevertheless the dip in form did not concern the club, who announced in a statement: "The Tigers are pleased to confirm the appointment of Mike Phelan as the club's new head coach on a permanent basis."
This will be Phelan's first stint as a number one. He left United in the summer of 2013 when Sir Alex Ferguson retired, and in 2014 joined the coaching staff at Norwich for a short stint before becoming number two to Bruce at Hull in early 2015.
His first game in permanent charge will come on Saturday when he leads the 15th-placed Tigers to Bournemouth.
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Congress passed the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) in 1988 establishing quality standards for all laboratory testing to ensure the accuracy, reliability and timeliness of patient test results regardless of where the test was performed. A laboratory is defined as any facility which performs laboratory testing on specimens derived from humans for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, treatment of disease, or impairment of, or assessment of health. CLIA is user fee funded; therefore, all costs of administering the program must be covered by the regulated facilities, including certificate and survey costs.
The final CLIA regulations were published on February 28, 1992 and are based on the complexity of the test method; thus, the more complicated the test, the more stringent the requirements. Three categories of tests have been established: waived complexity, moderate complexity, including the subcategory of provider-performed microscopy (PPM), and high complexity. CLIA specifies quality standards for proficiency testing (PT), patient test management, quality control, personnel qualifications and quality assurance for laboratories performing moderate and/or high complexity tests. Waived laboratories must enroll in CLIA, pay the applicable fee and follow manufacturers' instructions. Because problems in cytology laboratories were the impetus for CLIA, there are also specific cytology requirements.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is charged with the implementation of CLIA, including laboratory registration, fee collection, surveys, surveyor guidelines and training, enforcement, approvals of PT providers, accrediting organizations and exempt states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responsible for the CLIA studies, convening the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Committee (CLIAC) and providing scientific and technical support/consultation to DHHS/CMS. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for test categorization.
To enroll in the CLIA program, laboratories must first register by completing an application, pay fees, be surveyed, if applicable, and become certified. CLIA fees are based on the certificate requested by the laboratory (that is, waived, PPM, accreditation, or compliance) and, for moderate and high complexity laboratories, the annual volume and types of testing performed. Waived and PPM laboratories may apply directly for their certificate as they aren't subject to routine inspections. Those laboratories which must be surveyed routinely; i.e., those performing moderate and/or high complexity testing, can choose whether they wish to be surveyed by CMS or by a private accrediting organization. The CMS survey process is outcome oriented and utilizes a quality assurance focus and an educational approach to assess compliance.
Data indicates that CLIA has helped to improve the quality of testing in the United States. The total number of quality deficiencies has decreased approximately 40% from the first laboratory survey to their second and further on subsequent surveys. Similar findings were demonstrated in the review of PT data. The educational value of PT in laboratories was known before CLIA existed. Initial PT failures are also addressed with an educational, rather than punitive, approach by CLIA.
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A Santa Clarita man is using the allure of fancy job titles and elaborate personal stories to seduce women then steal from them, Los Angeles County sheriff's officials say.
Authorities are seeking women who have come across Jeffrey Elvington, 39, of Saugus, who officials say has been using online dating sites for the last two years to deceive women into trusting him before he steals from them.
Elvington was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of grand theft and burglary after he allegedly stole and used a woman's credit card. He was first arrested on Feb. 14 – Valentine's Day – after at least one woman reported him to police.
Authorities say Elvington has represented himself as a chef for celebrities, a government worker and a member of the military's special forces on a popular online dating website. He appears to be targeting women in and around Santa Clarita and his arrest in February apparently didn't dissuade him, police said.


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GeForce GT 430 1024MB review -
GeForce GT 430 1024MB gets tested
NVIDIA today is filling up the lower segment of their DX11 class products as they are releasing the GeForce GT 430. It's the segment that is not necessarily focused at gamers, but generic PC users who work on their Desktop PC, but also Digital Media and HTPC users, as this segment offers a lot of value for money when it comes to managing high-definition content.
Boards like the one shown today will hit the shelves with a price tag under 100 bucks and while we had hoped it would be pitted against the ever-lasting GeForce GTS 250 graphics card, which was a 55nm G92b graphics product, we can immediately state that it's not faster, but in fact a good chunk slower. The GT 430 will be replacing the GeForce GT 220 with an average 1.5x performance of that card. These GPUs are primarily sold through distribution to system integrators.
When we look at the direct competition we feel that the GeForce GT 430 should compete with the Radeon HD 5570 and 5670.
The GeForce GT 430 is obviously based on Fermi architecture with an entry-level GF108 GPU which clocks in at 700MHz. This little GPU has only 96 shader processors on-board which are clocked at 1.4GHz. Paired with these products will be 1GB of GDDR3 memory, which operates at 900MHz (1800 MHz effective data rate) over a 128-bit memory interface.
The card itself is PCI Express 2.0 x16 and comes with a nice diversity of monitor connectors. As stated, the product is going to cost well under the 100 USD/EUR mark, we expect roughly 70 EUR / 90 USD once prices settle.
What we find interesting is how long the budget products will last, as with upcoming APU architectures from AMD and Intel's Sandy Bridge, the bar in the low end segment may need to be raised.
Today we'll be looking at an offering from the guys at Point of View, let's have a peek at their GeForce GT 430, and then head on over to the next page please.
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Written By: Nick Long
Augmented reality is a concept which is only now taking hold of our world. From Pokemon Go to Mario Dash, tech corporations are heading straight into the unknown and unfiltered world of augmented reality with little to hold them back. While these amazing tools can be applied to help people experience the world in a new way, the very same mechanism can be used to trap us within it. It's always interesting to see what creative spark can manifest in the internet, and to see this come alive with technology is as close as you can get magic - seeing is believing after all, isn't it?
While it's important to not weigh the negatives so heavily in uncharted territory, it's also essential we take steps in understanding how far we as humanity can get lost within our creations, losing connections with the very natures we are born in. As we grow bored of the limits around us, can these machinations in a way transform our habits, and in turn, the very minds in which it was designed to augment.
To answer these questions first hand, we have to dive straight into what the web has for us in store today and apply it to the innovative landscape laid by the future of augmented reality. Check out this great video example of what humanity may face in the future, mixed with the subtle references of the daily problems many of us face in the modern age.


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