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Open Thread: Friends and Family and Everyone Else
Here's a place to talk about the relationships in your life whenever you want.
You know what pisses people off more than whatever pissed people off in the first place? A bull-dookey apology.
When you say something dumb, you have a couple options. You can double down and defend whatever dumb thing you said. This is usually the Republican's strategy. Like when Congresswoman Michelle Bachman suggested that vaccinations cause "mental retardation." Or, more recently, when Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum said that President Kennedy's 1960 speech about religion and the separation of church and state made him "want to throw up." (Santorum evoking the image of throw-up? That's just gross.)
Or you can admit that you were wrong and apologize, like Rush Limbaugh did early last week.
But when it comes to apologies, there are two types: there are real apologies, and then there are fauxpologies. A fauxpology is that which is issued when someone is not genuinely sorry. The wording of a fauxpology subtly or not-so-subtly calls attention to this fact.
When you fauxpologize you are consciously or unconsciously defending whatever dumb thing you said to begin with.
Rush Limbaugh's apology for
calling Sandra Fluke a "slut" and a "prostitute," then demanding she post online videos of her having sex
was a fauxpology, reason why woman everywhere are more pissed off than ever. It was to the effect of: "I meant everything that I said, I only wish I hadn't used those two words [slut and prostitute] to deliver my point because now my advertisers are pulling out. I am sorry to have offended my advertisers because I need their money. Please don't pull your ads from my show."
I infamously considered the fauxpology route when I was removed from the classroom and put on administrative leave for
writing and publishing stories of my sex work past while currently employed as an elementary school teacher
"Maybe all I need to do is offer a sincere but carefully worded apology," I quipped on Facebook shortly after shit hit fan. "A fauxpology, if you will. Something to the effect of, 'I am sincerely sorry that what I said offended you . . . Then I'd make a face like this :s"
Just underneath a fauxapology, the fauxpologist is quietly (or, as in my case, not-so-quietly) suggesting they believe it is absurd that people are upset in the first place. In my case, I was making light of people's very real (albeit irrational) fear that a former hooker had been in contact with kids. Even though I was doing so privately on my own Facebook page, it is not a particularly useful way to express oneself -- something I realized just as soon as one of my "friends"
sold my status as a quote to the NY Post
Fun fact: I just noticed a comment in the comments section of that Gotham article insinuating that I was destined for whoredom in the eighth grade. Not so unusual a remark except that the commentator obviously knew me then given that she calls me Missi, the name I went by as an adolescent!! (Yes, that's how I spelled it. Give me a break- it was the 90s and I was in the eighth grade.)
Speaking from experience, it's hard to issue a sincere apology if you're not willing or able to understand why people are upset. Best bet is to say nothing until you can make your points directly -- articulately and respectfully, especially if your ultimate point is to make people not-mad.
According to Sue Johnson, Author of "
Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love
," there are five components to any effective apology:
1. I care that you're upset.
2. What you feel is valid and legitimate.
3. This is what I did that hurt/angered/upset you.
4. I was wrong, and I'm dismayed and disappointed by my behavior.
5. What can I do to make amends? I will do all I can to help you heal...
Some apologies are really hard to make. Sometimes, you really are sorry. In these cases, especially, stick to Sue's script. You don't have to grovel at someone's feet, you just have to mean what you say. This is why a fauxpology will never do.
A fauxpology is the opposite of a sincere, thoughtful apology. By definition, it is not meaning what you say, and not saying what you mean. It is not caring that you've upset someone, not acknowledging their feelings as valid and legitimate. It is caring more about yourself and how you feel. It's saving one's own ass.
When I was a teacher, I was frequently having to encourage my students to apologize to one another. When a kid stood on the verge of getting in trouble for having hurt another's feelings he or she would typically mumble an "I'm sorry" and think that was it.
An apology, I'd then have to explain, is a promise you won't do it again. To make this sort of promise, you have to truly realize what you've done wrong.
It took some time but, ultimately, the "hooker teacher" did admit she was wrong. Though it had never been my intention to upset people the way that I did, people had been upset, a distraction had been created -- and would continue until I stepped down, and so, in the end, I did.
Being an elementary school teacher, I realized, was not the right job for me -- just as political punditry is no job for Rush Limbaugh or anyone else not capable of political speech above the fauxpology.
I've apologized publicly for certain mistakes I've made in my lifetime. There are some things, also, for which I make no apology. Like Rush, I have political opinions with which not all will agree. Unlike Rush Limbaugh, I don't purposely infuriate the people I disagree with -- and I don't fauxpologize.
These days, when people react negatively to my work, I pause and realign myself with what motivates my writing in the first place -- that is, my desire to connect. Sometimes, an apology is in order. Some times not. In those cases, I say nothing.
What is never called for is the mumbling of an "I'm sorry" to simply to worm oneself way off the hook. This is a fauxpology, so low on Kohlberg's stages of moral development that even an elementary school student can be taught to know better. Until Rush figures it out, fauxpology not accepted.


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Let the memory of John be with us forever
- 61 years old
- Born on April 13, 1955 .
- Passed away on August 15, 2016 .
Mr. John (Johnny) Lamb 61 of LaFayette died Monday August 15, 2016 at his residence after a long illness.
Funeral services will be held Thursday August 18, 2016 at 11 AM at the Community Baptist Church with burial in the Sandy Ridge Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Blain Turner, Rev. Trent Meigs and Rev. Jimmy Sprayberry officiating.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home Wednesday from 5PM until 7PM.
Professional services provided by Jeff Jones Funeral Home of LaFayette, AL. www.jeffjonesfuneralhome.com
Johnny was a fine man with a strong and honest work ethic. I will always appreciate the work he did for me. I was amazed at how good he was with a trackhoe; he taught me a lot! I pray that God will grant his family peace, strength, and understanding in the days and weeks ahead. In Christ, Kenneth Sims

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Jennifer Alexander
Graduate of Golf Academy of America in San Diego
LPGA Teaching Professional
Current Employer: Las Vegas Golf Club in Las Vegas, Nevada
Jennifer Alexander says her time at the Golf Academy of America, "was the best 16 months I could have spent to prepare me for a success in the golf industry." Before she even graduated, Alexander had a job as Tournament Director for amateurgolf.com.
Today, you'll find her working as an LPGA Teaching Professional at Las Vegas Golf Club, a Casey O'Callahan-designed course opened in 1945, where she teaches golf to about 600 adults. In her spare time, Alexander runs an LPGA Girls Golf program and a large summer youth golf program.
She advises those entering the golf industry to, "Be patient and do the best job you can do every day. We are here to promote golf and it is really important treat all of the golfers at your course with great respect."
What's in Her Bag? Callaway
Golf Ball of Choice: Titleist
Best part of her job: "Running an LPGA Girls Golf program and a large summer youth golf program."


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Hospitality. Leadership. Innovation. Drive. Edgewater, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living has a rare and exciting opportunity! We are looking for a purpose-driven and hospitality-focused leader to drive our vision of an exceptional health and wellness experience for older adults in the West Des Moines area.
As an award-winning, active living community in the Greater Des Moines area, Edgewater meshes the luxuries of modern day with the timelessness of Frank Lloyd Wright's prairie-inspired design. From the day spa to the 89-degree saltwater pool to courtyards and the fire pit, we have sprinkled Edgewater with resort-like amenities. We have recently completed a major expansion, adding 33 beautiful, customized apartments and incredible common spaces.
We are a health and wellbeing organization. WesleyLife's purpose is to ensure every person has the opportunity to live a life of purpose and engagement regardless of physical, social or economic circumstances. Our Executive Director has the opportunity to help the people we serve and our team members live into their purpose every day! Engaging those we serve, connecting the team to our mission and driving outcomes to ensure our future success will be top priorities for our new Executive Director.
You will have leadership accountability for our community for healthy living campus which includes 182 apartments and town homes, 47 assisted living and AL memory support apartments, and 40 health center rooms. You will lead and influence a team of approximately 150 team members with an exceptional and tenured leadership team. The Executive Director also has responsibility for the growth of in-home services in collaboration with our community services team so that we can offer a full continuum of health and wellbeing services to all of Dallas and Polk Counties.
Not sure about Iowa? Did you know that Des Moines is consistently listed as a Great Place to Work and Live? We were recently listed as the #4 Best Place to Live by US News and World Report.
Oh - and did we mention that WesleyLife has been named as a Great Place to Work? It has! Check us out!
We need you to be an exceptional and emotionally intelligent leader with the ability to drive results in a manner consistent with our culture and mission. We are looking for you to demonstrate a commitment to outcomes, passion and energy around the work we do, and the ability to lead through change with a high level of resilience and effectiveness.
We require a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and prefer a Master's prepared individual for this particular role. You will need to have a minimum of 5 years of prior experience in the leadership role of a mid-sized or larger continuing care retirement community (CCRC). While we prefer licensure as a Nursing Home Administrator, we do have an LNHA serving as our Director of Health Services.
We will expect you to show prior success in delivering exceptional, hospitality-focused customer experiences and creating a work experience where our team members thrive. We will also want you to be able to demonstrate positive financial and operational outcomes.
The possibilities are limitless for continuing our story as a leader in health and wellbeing for older adults! Check out more about us at www.wesleylife.org.
WesleyLife believes in the value of diversity within our workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. Because of our commitment to health and wellbeing, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire health assessment, nicotine and drug screen before beginning employment.


text: On this week's episode of GigaOM TV's video show Green Overdrive (where if it's green we drive it), I take Brammo's all-electric motorcycle the Enertia out for a spin. It's so much fun to drive, and I did my best impression of Top Gun as I rode around the base and past the (fake) jet in Alameda, Calif. The e-bike's got a top speed of 60 mph, a range of 40 miles, will cost you about $8,000 (but less with subsidies) and uses a lithium iron phophate battery. Watch our test drive – enjoy!


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2019 Maxi Dolphin MD90
- Description
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New build project
- Year:
- 2019
- Length:
- 91'
- Engine/Fuel Type:
- Single / diesel
- Located In:
- Italy
- Hull Material:
- Other
- 60129-2359099
- Current Price:
- EUR 9,500,000 Tax Not Paid (US$ 10,808,150)
The design brief for this 92 feet High Performance Yacht asked for a "Grand Tourismo Cruiser Racer" in the best Italian tradition. This requires a combination between a very fast hull providing high average daily runs (300miles +) and a ultra stylish interior which yet is seaworthy and durable.
The yacht shall be able to cross the ocean and therefore opens up the Caribbean season for the owner interested to sail all year round.
The Yacht will be build at "Maxi Dolphin Spa". Maxi Dolphin is famous for super high quality carbon CR Yachts. Thus the most deciding factor for a good Sailing Yacht - Weight will have the attention needed during the build process. With a designed weight of 46 tons she ways as much as some Carbon Production yachts with 80feet hull length
The asking price is for a ready to sail vessel – including all pits and pieces , safety gear etc…
This is a very attractive package for a performance oriented owner.
Tim Quinlan
Yacht Broker and Consultant
OCEAN Independence
2 Eaton Gate
London SW1W 9BJ
United Kingdom
Phone +44 20 7381 7600
Mobile +44 7341 12 77 55
Please contact Tim Quinlan at +44 207 381 7600
Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:
Boat Name
Keel: Bulb
LOA: 27.60 m
Beam: 6.20 m
Total Power: 260 HP
Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Yanmar
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Power: 260 HP
Fresh Water Tanks: (1500 Liters)
Fuel Tanks: (4000 Liters)
Number of twin berths: 2
Number of double berths: 3
Number of cabins: 4
According to owner's specification.
Due to the high Gen Set Specification a "gas free" vessel is possible and a Induction Stove may be fitted.
The interior will be built according to the Owner's specification.
Mechanical Equipment
Watermaker: Spectra 110lt/h
All winches are Harken wide body:
2 Primaries - 3 speed 1130 ST
2 Secondary - 3 speed 1130 ST
2 Halyard winches - 3 speed 990 ST
Hydraulics by Cariboni operated by an ultra fast 2 speed pump via Powerpack and PTO
Kohler 22 KVA + 8 KVA
Yanmar 260hp turbo charged
GORI 3 blade folding propeller
The rudder is constructed using vacuum and autoclave,
JP3 bearings and steery system.
Steering wheels are exit engineering carbon - 1.52kg each
2 life rafts for total 16 pax
2 x Jon Buoy
Handheld fire extinguishers for all cabins
Rockets and flares as required for CAT 1
12 x life jackets
Communication & Navigation
Sunnto compasses built in consoles
B&G Hercules 300
5 B&G 20/20 at mast
3 B&G MFD interior
4 B&G MFD in cockpit area according to Owner's choice
Mechanical Equipment
Watermaker: Spectra 110lt/h
All winches are Harken wide body:
2 Primaries - 3 speed 1130 ST
2 Secondary - 3 speed 1130 ST
2 Halyard winches - 3 speed 990 ST
Hydraulics by Cariboni operated by an ultra fast 2 speed pump via Powerpack and PTO
Electrical Equipment
MPS system consists of electro-mechanic and electronic panels for all electric devices and all power sources (12/24 V DC and 230 V AC)
1260 Ah for house bank in gel cells
12v Engine Start
12v Genset Start
140 amp 24V Alternator
60 amp installed on main engine
Victron 24V/100 A battery charger + monitor
Sails & Rigging
Slup rig with a three spreader (20 degrees swept back) Hall Spars carbon fibre mast. Ultra light Hall Spars carbon boom 'V' type section. Carbon furling forestay, Stroutvang, Halyardlooks for offshore use on Genackers or for Code 0. Hall Spar Rod rigging and PBO backstay. Spreaders with 6 LED lights.
Full Batten Main 248m2
Furling Jib 180m2
Jib #4 115m2
CodeO 535m2
Flat Furling Reacher on an anti torsion cable 600m2
Max sail area per sail:
Genoa: 202m2
Main: 248m2
Gennaker: 807m2
Code 0: 535m2
P: 35.95m
E: 11.5m
I: 35.54m
J: 10.2m
According to owners specification,
Due to the high Gen Set Specification a "gas free" vessel is possible and a Induction Stove may be fitted.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Other Boats from Ocean Independence
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Aidan discusses survival games like The Forest and Rust. Is the simulation enough or does there need to be antagonists?
"Survival games often drop players somewhere in the wilderness, and the majority of nature's sudden dangers are animals. Wolves, bears, snakes, for example. Perhaps the antagonists don't have to be zombies or cannibals but when a game includes animal attacks, conceptually they are all the same."


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Chairman Mary L. Schapiro said Wednesday that the Securities and Exchange Commission should consider making reviews of automated systems used in the exchange of stocks and other investments mandatory.
The mandate would be an outgrowth of Automation Review Policies issued a quarter century ago, after the Black Monday crash on Wall Street in 1987.
"Systems and technology can … be sources of risk, as can corporate cultures that under-emphasize compliance and risk management,'' Schapiro said at the Compliance and Legal Society Annual Seminar in Phoenix of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.
The effort would be an attempt to prevent the kind of breakdown that occurred on October 19, 1987, as panic selling drove the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 508 points to 1738.74. That 22.6 percent one-day drop led the SEC at the time to issue a pair of statements it called Automation Review policies.
Those set out expectations, but not requirements, that "market participants would acquire appropriate technology and assure its functionality -- with regular capacity planning and testing exercises, and with system vulnerability assessments.'
The program also would include an annual independent review of those systems by all market participants. Securites firms would notify the commission staff of system outages and "material system changes."
Now, with the majority of trading happening through lightning-fast trading systems and another disruption like the May 6 Flash Crash still looming, Schapiro said the reviews could become required of a wide variety of organizations processing trades in American markets.
"Today, with risks including algorithm-generated volume surges and malevolent hackers still very much with us, I believe the SEC should consider making (Automation Review Policy) compliance mandatory,'' she told the SIFMA compliance audience. " Such a regulation would require market participants to meet adequate standards for the capacity, resiliency, and security of their automated systems."
The rules could apply to exchanges, alternative trading systems handling appreciable volume, clearing agencies, depositories and securities information processors.
The SEC said not just systems, but the culture of individual enterprises may be examined.
She said the SEC's Office of Compliance, Inspections and Examinations under Director Carlo di Florio
is using "structural enhancements, improved skill sets, technology, and a risk-focused examination strategy" to deliver a redesigned and "consistent, national examination program."
The redesigned exams would look at the corporate governance structure of registrants around enterprise risk and internal controls. "Our examiners will be looking to see if registrants have embraced "a culture of compliance," including enterprise risk management, within their firms,'' she said.
The exam will ask questions such as:
• How are the business units of an entity ensuring they are taking and managing risk effectively at the product and asset class level?
• Are key risk management, control and compliance functions structured and funded to be effectively embedded in the business process?
• How are senior managers ensuring effective oversight of enterprise risk management?
• And how is the internal audit process independently verifying and providing the board and senior management with assurance about the operating effectiveness of the risk management, compliance and control functions?
The exams also will look at whether firms should consolidate their information systems, spread risk management to more business units in the organization and improve "business continuity" planning.
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Welcome to our new, easier to use website! To view our catalog, click on the catalog links in the left panel.
You no longer need to remember a password, and will no longer have to type in a long credit card number. Just call us at toll-free 800-628-0855, and we will do all the work for you! International customers please e-mail us at firstname.lastname@example.com with the composer's name and name of the work you want, and your voice part (S1, S2, A1, A2, T1, T2, B1, B2), and we will send you the MP3 price, as well as simple instructions on how to place the order.
Also, be aware that we have more than 2500 octavos in our database, so please don't hesitate to ask for what you need, if you don't see it in our catalog!
FREE LIFETIME REHEARSAL TRACKS for 375 CHORAL WORKS on one FLASH DRIVE!
This marks the 32nd year Hammond Music Service has been producing Songlearning Systems™ for choirs. During this extraordinary run, life-long director Gary Hammond has created and produced Rehearsal Tracks for more than 375 Significant Choral Works.
To commemorate this milestone, we are offering our entire catalog on a 128GB flash drive. We call it the Legacy Library. This library includes a Lifetime License to make CD duplicates or distribute MP3s to every member of your choir. To own a Master License for every choral work in our HUGE library would normally cost your choir over $35,000!
Originally priced at $1000, we are now offering it for FREE, as a BONUS for ordering Master sets of Songlearning MP3s or CDs. When the sum total of your orders over the next year or two equals the amount shown in the table below, according to the size of your choir, you will be sent the Legacy Library, at no extra cost to you.
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What is Autism?
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social-communication and restricted interests and behaviors.
This is where the text for the back of your card should go.
The University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) offers services for Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis and treatment.
If you recognize any of the signs of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in your child or if you are in need of a reevaluation, please contact us for an assessment so we can help you determine your next steps. UCCF is an Approved Autism Evaluation Center (AAEC).
UCCF Treatment Approach
Our team of clinicians provide treatment for ASD using best practice methods for assessing and treating autism. Treatment often involves Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA therapy), social skills groups, and helping parents and caregivers manage difficult behavioral issues related to autism. The assessment process typically involves 10 hours of standardized interviews, observations, testing, and feedback.
Depending on our clients' needs, treatment can also include helping individuals with ASD:
- Cope with difficult situations
- Learn self-care and other adaptive behavior skills
- Cope with organizational tasks or academic difficulties
- Learn problem solving skills
- Manage anxiety, stress, and depression
- Learn social skills, conversation skills and understand emotions
- Reduce and redirect interfering behaviors
The initial disorder diagnosis targets the client's areas of strengths and weaknesses. Our clinicians use these results to develop a treatment plan that targets the areas that the clinician and family decide are priorities and then develop goals. We design programs that best suit our clients' and their families' needs.
Because each child is different, we offer treatments focused on family, sibling, and parenting concerns, including behavior management strategies, core symptoms of ASD, plans for dealing with specific challenges (i.e. anxiety, phobias), school consultations, as well as ABA therapy.


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Guidance on Submitting Documents to DTIC
The reasons for having a DoD Scientific and Technical Information Program (STIP), are the same today as those stated in the Secretary of Defense Memorandum and Directive [PDF], May 14, 1951, signed by George C. Marshall, Secretary of Defense, when he established the Armed Services Technical Information Agency (ASTIA), now the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC®).
"... the end product of all Department of Defense sponsored research and development -- i.e., the recorded conclusions -- costing vast sums of money and irreplaceable scientific effort, must be assembled, organized, preserved, and made available for future reference by those concerned with exploring and guarding the scientific frontiers of the Nation." (Report on the Armed Services Technical Information Agency, 30 June 1957)
The Assistant Secretary of Defense, Research and Engineering, Mary Miller, has signed a memo [PDF], dated January 31, 2017, regarding the necessity to share research and engineering information and results, as well as the key role DTIC plays in this process.
DTIC welcomes the opportunity to assist you in submitting documents. Please contact us with any questions.
Roles and Responsibilities
Various regulations designate DTIC as the federal repository for DoD-funded research. These regulations define DTIC's roles and responsibilities in the report receipt and dissemination process. Contributors also have responsibilities when sending reports to DTIC. These regulations cover the roles and responsibilities:
- DFAR 252.235.7011 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation, updated August 30, 2016
- DoD Instruction 3200.12, August 22, 2013, DoD Scientific and Technical Information Program (STIP) [PDF]
- DoD Manual 3200.14, Volume 1, March 14, 2014, Principles and Operational Parameters of the DoD Scientific and Technical Information Program (STIP): General Processes [PDF]
- DTM 17-002, 10 January 2017, Public Access to the Results of DoD Intramural Basic Research Published in Peer Reviewed Scholarly Publications , 10 January 2017
- Science and Technology Information Reuse [PDF], Feb 9, 2006, signed by John J. Young, Jr., Director of DDR&E
- Submission and Dissemination of DoD Scientific and Technical Information [PDF], Apr 4, 2003, signed by Ronald M. Sega, Director of DDR&E
- DoD Directive 5230.09, March 16, 2016, Clearance of DoD Information for Public Release [PDF]
- DoD Instruction 3204.1, August 20, 2014, DoD Policy for Oversight of Independent Research and Development (IR&D) [PDF]
- DoD Instruction 3210.07, May 14, 2004, Research Integrity and Misconduct [PDF]
- DoD Instruction 3210.1, September 16, 2005, Administration and Support of Basic Research by the Department of Defense [PDF]
- DoD Instruction 5200.39, May 28, 2015, Critical Program Information (CPI) Identification and Protection Within Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) [PDF]
- DoD Instruction 5230.29, August 13, 2014, Security and Policy Review of DoD Information for Public Release [PDF]


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In nearly all areas of the economy, innovation provides better products and lower costs for consumers. Drug companies, however — responding to marketplace incentives — are linking pharmaceutical innovation with higher prices for important specialty drugs.
This is becoming a troubling trend, with no better example than Sovaldi — a hepatitis C treatment that costs $1,000 a pill.
Sovaldi is a "specialty drug"— a typically high-cost medication created to treat a complex, chronic and life-threatening condition. Specialty drugs usually need special storage, handling and administration, as well as extra patient education and monitoring.
Sovaldi represents great pharmaceutical innovation with exceptional results. Unfortunately, the drug's maker — taking advantage of a lack of competition fostered by patent protection — has priced it so high, it's a major threat to health care affordability.
Bloomberg News has noted that if everyone in the U.S. with hepatitis C were treated with Sovaldi at its list price, it would cost $227 billion, compared with the $260 billion spent for all other drugs each year.
Sovaldi is just the first of a large number of similar high-cost prescriptions beginning to enter the market, holding great potential but priced out of reach for most Americans.
The threat is not just to privately insured patients. State and federal Medicaid budgets will be depleted rapidly by the inflated pricing of specialty drugs, unless this trend is reversed.
Before we reach that point, we need to find new solutions that ensure important drugs are priced at sustainable levels, so that we can all benefit from continued life-saving innovation. The problem is serious enough to merit a national conversation in which we call on policymakers to get creative with measures that alter industry incentives.
For instance, some thought has been given to shortening patent protection to allow earlier free-market competition.
Another idea put forward is assigning perpetual royalties to the company that invents a drug, so that it can continue to reap revenues long after today's patents would lapse. This would give drugmakers a longer time to recoup research and development costs and relieve the pressure to inflate pricing artificially over the short term.
These are just two illustrations of the creative thinking that could and should be applied to this pressing problem. Only collective wisdom will produce the ideas that could lead to workable solutions.
We need to get back to the collective ingenuity our country has displayed in earlier times of crisis. We need a national will to work together, seek and apply the right measures. I sincerely hope that we can begin this meaningful conversation before it's too late.
I'm betting we can. And I'm betting that members of the pharmaceutical industry will be at the table with the rest of us.
Mike Reitz
president and CEO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
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Cox Communications Not Preparing Bid for Time Warner Cable
As One Potential Suitor Steps Aside, Comcast, Charter Discuss Collaborating on an Offer
Cox Communications Inc. isn't preparing a bid for Time Warner Cable Inc., according to people familiar with the matter, removing one potential suitor for the New York-based cable company for the time being.
Time Warner Cable, the No. 2 U.S. cable operator, is being pursued aggressively by Charter Communications, which has had three offers rejected in recent months. This week Charter, the fourth-largest cable operator, kicked off a campaign to persuade Time Warner Cable's shareholders to support its latest deal proposal, valued...


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Against All Odds, Nicolas Cage Desires a Wicker Man Sequel
Nicolas Cage is no stranger to franchise filmmaking, as his new Ghost Rider sequel proves. Still, the actor told Empire that he has passed on the chance to join some of the biggest film series of all-time. "There were two movies that asked me to go to Australia or New Zealand for long periods of time. One was Lord of the Rings and one was The Matrix," said Cage. "But I was actively involved at that time raising my family and I couldn't really take that time out." But what if Cage could sequelize another one of the movies he's made? Which character would he jump to revisit? Well ... "I would like to hook up with one of the great Japanese filmmakers, like the master that made Ringu, and take The Wicker Man to Japan," Cage told the magazine, adding, "except this time he's a ghost." Pressing question: Can a ghost still be hurt by THE BEES? Cross your fingers that we'll get to find out!


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Although the Institute does not arrange accommodation on behalf of students, we are pleased to work in partnership with the University of London Housing Service (ULHS).
The ULHS offer an online database of accommodation provided by registered landlords and letting agents, these include flats and houses for groups as well as rooms in shared flats and houses. ULHS aim to ensure that all Landlords are reputable and ask them to sign up to a code of good practice.
They also have offers of short term accommodation on their database and other information on short stay options on their website which includes accommodation with host families, private halls of residences, hostels and hotels.
ULHS can offer guidance on which London areas to look at, how to find housing and helping you budget among other things. They produce a London Student Housing Guide which includes much useful information which can be found online at www.housing.lon.ac.uk/housing-guide. The Institute also has copies available and these can be accessed by students during Registration.
ULHS also provide a contract checking service before you sign up with landlords, and if you experience any difficulties they can also provide legal advice and support to you as and when you need it. Contract checks and legal advice are given on an appointment basis.
If you have any questions about finding accommodation in London please contact ULHS: www.housing.lon.ac.uk
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Tel: +44 (0)20 7862 8880 * Facebook: www.facebook.com/UoLHousingServices
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Once you have been made an offer of a place on one of our Master's or Semester programs, you will receive access to the Welcome Website and instructions on how to register with ULHS. The Welcome Website hosts a discussion board where accepted students can connect with their peers so that they can search for housing together.
If you have any queries ahead of submitting your application, please email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Accommodation in London for Summer Study students
ULHS can also assist Summer Study students in finding accommodation.
Students can register with ULHS once they have received proof of enrollment, or they can book accommodation directly with organizations below. As a guide the following organizations offer affordable accommodation during the Summer months in London.
Please note that the Institute does not accept responsibility for the information contained in the following links. The existence of external links does not represent an endorsement by Sotheby's Institute of the site concerned.
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Intercollegiate Halls of Residence of the University of London
Halls of Residence of University College London
Halls of Residence of the London School of Economics
Independent halls of residence:
Hult Tower and Studios at Assam Place
Lee Abbey
Claredale House
The Sloane Club
Serviced apartments:
Blue print living apartments
A place like home
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The Sloane Club
Short term letting companies:
London Rooms/London Homestay
Independent student accommodation providers:
Liberty Living
Mansion Student
Britannia Student Services
Anglo American Educational Services


text: William Isaac, outgoing chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., predicted that ``in excess of 100`` banks will fail this year and ``about the same number`` in 1986. However, most banks are well managed and ``doing better than ever,`` he told U.S. News & World Report. Isaac said the two most difficult problems for banks are the debts of developing countries and problems in the thrift industry. Isaac said he doesn`t expect any large banks to fail, ``but we`re prepared for anything that might happen.``


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The Department of Business Administration is continuously performing well within short period of few years has become well established with good reputation and impressive image in the business world. NICE is presently offering a number of programs, namely The Business Administration program is developed to prepare graduates with enhanced skills, knowledge and attributes of the business leadership that will be needed for a successful career and professional accomplishments of task after graduation.
The Mission of the Department of Business Administration is to continuously develop an environment in which all passing out graduates learn to contribute an understanding to solve problems, exercise judgment, make decisions, and to accept challenging responsibilities. The Department of Business Administration has its educational goal of producing Competitive Business Professional and Entrepreneurs who can effectively contribute the knowledge advancement and wellbeing of the country.
To teach theories and practices which explain its operations.
To introduce decision models and analytical frameworks to meet ethical challenges,
The interdependence of people in a fruitful working environment
To use technologies that stimulates changes to manage an enterprise successfully.
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Playbook Lounge with Jeff Gadway
Kick back with us at the Blackberry Lounge with DJ Diplo as we learn the ins and outs of the PlayBook. Put on your racing helmet for a spin around the track or even whip out your camera to film the artists cruising around SXSW -- the possibilities are endless! Hosted by Jessica Smith.


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CSIRO is committed to the health and safety of its staff and recognises the importance of positive interventions aimed at improving staff wellbeing.
CSIRO acknowledges its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and seeks to exceed these in striving to achieve its vision of Zero Harm.
CSIRO has implemented a governance framework to ensure it can deliver upon its responsibilities and a summary of performance and compliance with this Act is provided below.
Health, Safety, Environmental Sustainability and Community Policy
CSIRO's Health, Safety, Environmental Sustainability and Community Policy reflects our commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our staff, visitors and the communities in which we work. This policy outlines what CSIRO will do in striving toward Zero Harm.
Health, Safety and Environment Management Standard
CSIRO's Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Management Standard describes the mandatory performance requirements for the management of health, safety and environmental risks, and is applicable to all CSIRO staff, sites and facilities.
Health, Safety and Environment Procedures
CSIRO's Health, Safety and Environment Procedures provide mandatory requirements for achieving the intent of our Policy and Management Standard.
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- A 9% reduction in physical injury and illness reported in 2012-13.
- We are a signatory to FluoroCycle, a voluntary program where we agree to divert all used mercury from lighting from landfill to resource recovery.
- Our Pawsey Centre is gaining an extensive international profile for its use of groundwater cooling for the supercomputer.
- Good health and safety performance by all major projects.
These procedures detail the responsibilities of our Senior Leaders, Managers and Staff for ensuring risks arising from our work are eliminated or minimised.
CSIRO has adopted a continuous improvement of our procedures and in 2012–13 the following procedures were developed or revised:
- Radiation Safety
- Rehabilitation and Injury Management
- Plant and Equipment Safety
- Drug and Alcohol
- Electrical Safety
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Consultation and Representation
- International travel.
Health, Safety and Environment Guidelines
CSIRO's Health, Safety and Environment Guidelines accompany many of our procedures, providing our staff with examples of recommended best practice and helpful tools to enable them to effectively meet the requirements of our governance framework.
Health and Safety Strategy
The 2011 to 2015 Health and Safety Strategy outlines initiatives that will improve CSIRO's health and safety performance and progress its safety culture. During 2012–13, the following strategic initiatives were delivered:
- A 360 degree HSE leadership review of our most senior leaders was undertaken.
- HSE leadership training was provided to over 800 CSIRO line managers.
- An enterprise Muscular Skeletal Injury Prevention program was scoped.
- HSE audit tools were developed for a peer review audit program.
- Management of risks associated with international travel was enhanced through an upgrade of our Staff International Travel System.
- A web-based health and wellness information portal was made available to staff.
- Consolidated occupational health monitoring requirements were established for the entire organisation.
- Focused on mental health. A web portal was established that provides a range of tools to assist managers and staff deal with psychological health and wellbeing. The web portal includes links to CSIRO information and services, as well as support services provided by external organisations. Specific training and information sessions facilitated by organisations such as beyondblue were held to support improvement in mental health literacy and understanding within CSIRO.
Other significant enterprise initiatives delivered in 2012–13 include a review of controls for the operation of quad bikes and a review of asbestos controls and registers across all sites.
HSE performance
CSIRO is required to report each year on injuries that occur in the course of its business and which result in lost time or require medical treatment, see Figures 3.1 and 3.2.
- CSIRO made a significant change to the criteria for classifying lost time injuries (LTIs) in 2010–11 to more closely align with industry best practice. This new system ensures reliable, accurate and standardised injury classification and surfaces injuries that otherwise may not have been reported. The increase in LTI rates between 2010–11 and 2011–12 was due to the new more stringent criteria for classifying lost time injuries.
- Fifty-four LTIs were reported during the year resulting in an LTI frequency rate of 4.9. The nine per cent reduction in the incidence of physical injuries in the reporting period was offset by a corresponding increase in reporting of stress and anxiety related illnesses.
- Eighty-six medical treatment injuries (MTIs) were reported during the year resulting in an MTI frequency rate of 7.8. This marginally higher MTI frequency rate compared to the previous period was in part due to an increase in early intervention treatments for muscular skeletal injuries. This early intervention approach is being actively encouraged to resolve and prevent muscular skeletal injuries from going on to develop to a more disabling level.
- Raising awareness of the need for staff to report mental health illnesses that may have a work related component has seen mental health related illness reports increase to approximately nine per cent of LTI and MTI reports.
- The number of workers' compensation claims with injury dates in the reporting period decreased from 60 in 2011–12 to 51 in 2012–13.
- CSIRO's premium for 2012–13 was 0.66 per cent of payroll compared with the Commonwealth agency rate of 1.77 per cent.
Notifiable incidents
Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 CSIRO is required to report notifiable incidents (under section 38). A notifiable incident is classified as '…the death of a person; or serious injury or illness of a person; or a dangerous incident'.
In 2012–13 there were 19 Comcare Notifiable Incidents reported during the year (three serious incidents and 16 dangerous incidents) see Figure 3.3.
Notices from Regulators 2012–13
- There were no Prohibition Notices or Improvement Notices issued in 2012–13.
- There were no Provisional Improvement Notices issues in 2012–13.
- Actions arising from the Comcare Improvement Notice issued to CSIRO near the end of the 2011–12 reporting period and referred to in the 2011–12 CSIRO Annual Report have been completed.
- There were no investigations of Notifiable Incidents conducted by Comcare in 2012–13.
- During 2012–13, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency conducted five planned inspections and one unannounced inspection. One of the planned inspections (Toowoomba) resulted in three breaches of section 31(2) of the Act for failing to comply with conditions of source licence S0017. Relevant corrective actions have been deployed.
- CSIRO also self reported a potential noncompliance in relation to the installation and use of three water sterilisers which were not on the Division's source licence. Action has been taken (Reg 51 application) to rectify the potential noncompliance.
- There were no notifiable environmental incidents in the reporting period.
Figure 3.1: Total serious injuries (LTIs and MTIs)
Figure 3.2: Lost time injury frequency rate
Figure 3.3: Number of notifiable incidents1
- The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 came into force on 1 January 2012, changing the criteria that determine which incidents must be notified to Comcare. This change partially accounts for the steep decline in the number of notifiable incidents since 2011–12.


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Brenda Walsh
Brenda Walsh is best known as the producer and host of "Kids' Time," a popular children's program on Three Angels Broadcasting Network (3ABN). She is also a frequent guest on the "3ABN Today" program, cooking and singing with her sisters. She has authored many books for both adults and kids, including Passionate Prayer, and her latest project, five volumes of Miss Brenda's Bedtime Stories. Brenda has a heart for ministry and a burning desire to share the love and joy of Jesus. She is married with two grown daughters and two grandsons.


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Analysis: Average Health Insurer Rejects More Than One In Five Applications
Jan 24, 2013, 12:54 EST
State-by-state analysis shows Montana insurers top list with 45% average rejection rate
HealthPocket looks at which health insurance companies reject applicants most frequently
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new analysis from HealthPocket, Inc., shows that the health insurance industry averages an application rejection rate of 22 percent of submitted individual and family applications nationally. States with the highest percentage of area insurer rejections are Montana (45%), Alabama (40%), District of Columbia (37%), Arkansas (35%) and Alaska (34%).
The analysis shows wide variation across the country in how often applicants are rejected by health insurers. Some insurers have declination rates greater than 70 percent; others rarely decline applicants. There is also significant variability within insurance companies across different markets. Kaiser Permanente plans in Georgia have a declination rate of 34 percent, but in Hawaii the same company has a much lower rate of 22 percent. Nationwide, insurers' average rejection rate exceeds one in five applications within the individual and family insurance markets—significantly higher than findings from a 2010 congressional study of the largest for-profit insurers, which found a declination rate of one in seven applications.
"Clearly there is great variability across states and within states in terms of how frequently an insurer rejects a health insurance application, but nationally it seems to be occurring more frequently than industry analysts had assumed," said Kev Coleman, head of research & data at HealthPocket. "What is unclear is whether some insurers have increased their declination rate in order to improve risk pool health and profitability prior to 2014, when insurance companies can no longer reject applications based upon health status or pre-existing medical conditions."
Experts say that health insurance declination rates are a serious issue for consumers, with hundreds of thousands of people being rejected for coverage each year. A health insurance application rejection from one company can negatively affect applications from other companies since insurers typically ask about previous denials when evaluating an application.
The analysis also shows:
- Plans with the five highest declination rates include South Dakota's John Alden Life Insurance Company (73%), Utah's Assurant Health (71%), North Dakota's Assurant Health (58%), Kentucky's Time Insurance Company (56%), and Idaho's Assurant Health (56%).
- States whose insurers have the highest declination rates include Montana (45%), Alabama (40%), D.C. (37%), Arkansas (35%) and Alaska (34%); Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Vermont have a zero rating.
- Some non-profit insurance companies have higher declination rates than for-profit insurers. Kaiser Permanente in Georgia, for example, has a declination rate of 34 percent while Humana, a large for-profit insurer in Georgia, has a declination rate of 23 percent.
HealthPocket analyzed publicly available insurance records of 9,450 plans for individuals and families under the age of 65 to determine the average declination rate of health insurance applications, and compared this average to the declination rate of individual insurers. HealthPocket.com is a free website that compares and ranks all health plans available to an individual, family, or employer in a given area, all at once. HealthPocket uses only objective data from government, non-profit, and private sources that carry no conditions that might restrict the site from serving as an unbiased resource for consumers. The founders of HealthPocket.com spent decades pioneering online access to health insurance information and launched the company in late 2012.
The HealthPocket InfoStat is one of its ongoing efforts to use health plan data to produce objective, meaningful, and clarifying information and guidance for consumers. To review declination rates for individual plans available in a given geographic area, visit HealthPocket's individual and family health insurance comparison tool, which lists the rate for each plan on its Plan Details page.
About HealthPocket
HealthPocket.com is a free website that compares and ranks all health plans available to an individual, family, or employer in a given area, all at once. The Company uses only objective data from government, non-profit, and private sources that carry no conditions that might restrict the site from serving as an unbiased resource for consumers. The founders of HealthPocket.com spent decades pioneering online access to health insurance information and knew they could offer something different that can positively change how people buy and use healthcare in the U.S. Learn more at www.HealthPocket.com.
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Reiki For Dummies
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Part I: Discovering Reiki.
Chapter 1: Reiki: The Art of Channeling Life-Force Energy.
Chapter 2: Navigating Your Body's Subtle Energy Systems.
Chapter 3: Exploring Reiki's Roots and Branches.
Chapter 4: Looking at the Reiki Principles.
Part II: Experiencing Reiki for Yourself.
Chapter 5: Getting the Reiki Treatment.
Chapter 6: Letting Your Entire Family Experience Reiki.
Part III: Becoming Well-Versed in Reiki.
Chapter 7: Seeking Reiki Training and Classes.
Chapter 8: Discovering the Reiki Symbols.
Chapter 9: Getting Ready to Channel Reiki Energy.
Chapter 10: Healing Others with Reiki Positions and Techniques.
Chapter 11: Applying Reiki to Yourself.
Chapter 12: Reiki Rocks! Using Crystals with Reiki.
Part IV: Sharing Reiki with Others.
Chapter 13: Putting Together a Reiki Healing Session.
Chapter 14: Experiencing Reiki in a Group.
Chapter 15: Sending Reiki Where Needed.
Chapter 16: Combining Reiki with Other Health Practices.
Chapter 17: Becoming a Professional Reiki Healer.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 18: Ten Uses for Reiki in Everyday Situations.
Chapter 19: Ten Uses for Reiki as a Tool for Personal Growth.
Chapter 20: Ten Common Myths about Reiki.
Chapter 21: Ten Non-traditional Reiki Symbols.
Appendix: Great Reiki Resources.


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That's why the Longmont City Council voted unanimously to spend $150,000 to hire a consultant to come up with conceptual designs and cost estimates for railroad crossing quiet zones in Longmont and review possible funding sources. The money, which will come from the city's street fund, will pay a consultant to work with the BNSF, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Public Utility Commission and the Colorado Department of Transportation on the complicated project.
In 2005, the FRA came up with new horn standards for train engineers when approaching street crossings, including sounding a horn for at least 15 seconds before entering a crossing. At the same time, the FRA came up with a way to get around its new horn requirements: "quiet zones" - a stretch of rail line at least half a mile long where trains would not have to sound their horns.
Developing quiet zones at the 17 BNSF crossings in Longmont could cost as much as $6 million, city engineer Nick Wolfrum said, so phasing them in is the best - and most efficient - option.
There is no easy way to estimate how much it would cost to make each crossing a quiet zone, Wolfrum said. Simple fixes may be possible at some crossings - such as spending $50,000 to build medians to keep drivers from cutting around the gates, while other crossings may cost as much as $500,000 to meet federal requirements for medians and crossing signals.
The crossings at Colo. Highway 66 and 21st, 17th and Mountain View avenues could be done individually, but the crossings from East Ninth Avenue to Terry Street would have to be grouped because they are so close together, Wolfrum said.
Crossings at Ken Pratt Boulevard, South Hover Street and 17th Avenue would be the least expensive because the city could install medians to prevent drivers from cutting across in front of an approaching train. But installing quiet zones at 21st, 17th and Mountain View avenues would muffle train horns for the most residents, Wolfrum said.
Councilman Brian Hansen suggested looking at how many residents each crossing would affect - and coming up with a cost per resident formula - rather than only counting the overall cost of making a crossing a quiet zone.
"It seems like we're trying to impact the most residents for the least amount of money possible," he said.
Mayor Roger Lange and Councilwoman Karen Benker both urged the city to move forward as quickly as possible.
"It's a serious problem. It's an obnoxious problem," Benker said.


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Currently, I've been making a 'family' smoothie in the attempt to get lots of good probiotics into my kids who either can't swallow pills or won't eat many probiotic-rich foods. Each of my kids has some minor health complaint that could be greatly benefited by consuming more beneficial life-giving bacteria. Smoothies make a great conduit for an extra nutritional punch. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that promote 'life' within our inner ecosystems.
- 2 cups or more raw milk or coconut milk
- 2 cups frozen organic fruit (such as mango, peach, pineapple - a sweeter fruit, if using a less sweet fruit, you may want to add a touch of raw honey)
- 2 raw pastured egg yolks, or more if desired
- 1 tablespoon high-quality flax seed oil (for omega 3, 6 & 9)
- 1 tsp. of milk kefir grains (for saccharomyces boulardii - a mixture of beneficial bacteria and yeasts) more or less as tolerated
- 1-2 Tbsp. of whey from raw milk yogurt
- 1 capsule of probiotics (transient in nature with several different strains of bacteria) more or less as tolerated
- 1 capsule of Prescript Assist, more or less as tolerated, based on recommendations below
- OR, use BioKult which is a combination of both, but mostly transient
- L-glutamine powder (for known issues with small intestines, such as Leaky Gut. Follow dose on bottle.)
- Blend all ingredients in a large tall vessel, such as a mason jar with an immersion blender.
- Or place all ingredients in a blender and blend on high for 2 minutes until fruit is completely smooth.
- Add more milk to adjust consistency as desired.
Why Add Egg Yolks?
Eggs from truly pastured hens allowed to roam and eat bugs are one of the most nourishing and easy to digest foods on earth. Raw egg yolk has actually been compared to human breast milk in that it's almost 100% absorbed into the body apart from digestion. They are loaded with amazing nutrition from, amino acids, loads of vitamins especially B vitamins, essential fatty acids, zinc, magnesium and more. They are pretty much a perfect food. If you are able to get really good quality eggs, this would be a great way to ensure that you are getting a good spectrum of essential nutrients for overall health.
Saccharomyces Boulardii
A yeast that was first discovered by a French scientist, H. Boulard, in 1920. This yeast is found in water kefir, milk kefir, and kombucha. Supplementing with it in your diet can be helpful in treating gut issues, such as diarrhea and even constipation. It has also been said to help eradicate candida.
How Much Probiotics To Take
Based on Dr. Natasha's book: 'Gut & Psychology Syndrome', once you find a good quality probiotic, you need to build your dose slowly. This is to prevent the symptoms of 'die-off, which occurs due to the pathogenic bacteria inside your body being destroyed by the good probiotics. When the bad guys 'die-off' they release toxins. So start with a small dose and build up, increasing as you feel ready to without any 'die-off' symptoms. This smoothie recipe may contain too many probiotics for someone who has not built up a tolerance to them. Adjust the recipe to where you are at and go slow to prevent any reactions. Here are some general guidelines to dosage for maintenance (these amounts would increase with health complications/and severe illnesses);
An adult should have around 15-20 billion of bacterial cells per day.
An infant up to 12 months of age can have 1-2 billion of bacterial cells per day.
A toddler from 1 to 2 years of age can have 2-4 billion of bacterial cells per day.
A child from 2 to 4 years of age can handle 4-8 billion of bacterial cells per day.
A child from 4 to 10 years of age can have 8-12 billion of bacterial cells per day.
From the age of 12 to 16 we can increase the dose to 12-15 billion per day.
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(FootballSTL) -- When Danny Amendola left St. Louis for New England, a hole was left in the Rams wide receiver corps. Amendola's departure also meant that Sam Bradford lost his favorite target. After Sunday's 34-20 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, it looks like Austin Pettis has now emerged as Bradford's go-to guy.
Pettis caught 4 passes for 49 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Rams victory over the Jags.
The 3rd year man out of Boise State came up with the first multi-touchdown game of his career.
Meanwhile, Pettis and Bradford have developed a bond that's helping the Rams offense move the chains.
"You can't' say enough good things about Austin Pettis', said Bradford. "I've said it since OTA's. I think he's our most dependable. He's so smart; you can put him all over the field. He knows every route that everyone's supposed to run and I trust him because I know that he's going to see things the right way and he's going to be in the right spot."
It was the second touchdown catch by Pettis that sealed the deal over the Jags late in the 4th quarter.
Pettis got away from Will Blackmon for the clinching score to cap off an 80 yard drive. The 4 yard TD catch by Pettis at the end of the first half finished a 12 play, 90 yard drive for a 24-10 Rams lead.
"It was nice", said Pettis. "Honestly, we, offensively, just wanted to come out and be more productive than we had been and put some points on the board and fortunately we were able to do that today."
The Rams had trailed by double digits in every game this season. However, Pettis said the Rams offense needed to establish a quicker tempo early in future games.
"I think confidence wise just for the offense, to see us come out early in the game and be able to move the ball and put points on the board was something that we had been hoping for the past couple weeks", said Pettis. "We finally put it together."
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October 16, 2009 (CHICAGO) --Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin wants to extend unemployment insurance for thousands of people who may lose it by the end of this year.Durbin explains there are 50,000 unemployed people in Illinois and that legislation needs to pass to give them insurance options through next year.
The proposed extension would provide benefits for an additional 14 weeks for jobless workers in all 50 states. It would also add six weeks of insurance jobless in states with unemployment about 8.5 percent, which includes Illinois.
"If you listen to these stories, as I have, and understand what these folks are up against, understand first how hard they're trying to find a job in a very tough economy, its the least we can do as an American family to conform with these unemployment benefits," Durbin said.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation authorizing the extension. Senator Durbin says the Senate will debate the legislation next week.


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Common Mistakes with Time-Out and How to Fix Them
Contributed by Dr. Shubha Adeni
Your child is throwing sand at the playground again... or kicking her siblings, or doing something you told them not to do. If your child is behaving in an unacceptable way, the popular "time-out" is an effective form of discipline. But if you don't use it right, it won't work! Time-out works best when you use it with other approaches such as praise. Next time you discipline your child, make sure you are not making any of these five common time-out mistakes:
- Mistake #1: As a parent you didn't see that tantrum coming.
- Solution: Think ahead before doing an activity with your child. Think about what situation might cause a tantrum and avoid it by talking to your child before the tantrum happens. For example, before you go into the store, talk to your child and set limits. You can say, "We're going to the store, but that doesn't mean I'm going to buy you toys, ok?"
- Mistake #2: You have too many "no" rules.
- Solution: Only use "no" when it's absolutely necessary, like if something your child is doing is threatening to them or others. Remember, time-outs are not as effective when overused. Decide on what is important at the time and set simple rules your child can follow.
- Mistake #3: You are using time-out as a threat.
- Solution: Let's say you are at the grocery store and your toddler is pulling bottles from the shelves. Saying "If you do that, I'm going to put you on time-out when we get home," is not effective. Instead, take your child away from the environment to a quiet place and talk to your child.
- Mistake #4: Scolding your child during and after a time-out.
- Solution: Time-out is supposed to be a quiet time. Give your child time to sit quietly and think of what they did wrong. Do not scold or lecture when your child is in time-out. When your child steps out of time-out, allow them to rejoin the activity they were doing before time-out.
- Mistake #5: You do not know when or how to end time-out.
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It feels like years since the IKEA x HAY collaboration was announced, and today after plenty of waiting, the Ypperlig collection is finally here.
This expansive collection designed by Mette and Rolf Hay of over 60 objects such as stools, benches, tables, vases, and even candle holders, are each elegant and modern with an aesthetic that is still very true to Hay's original studio work. With practically all of the pieces being such a reasonable price (nothing is priced over $600), many of them are going to be tempting.
Here are a few items that have caught our eye already:
The Ypperlig collection page on IKEA's site also includes a very interesting video released earlier this summer detailing the production of the Monobloc Chair, which was originally envisioned as one solid piece. IKEA's product development engineer Ricky Ericsson states in the video that they had to modify the original legs of the HAY design for greater stability, and their conversation conveys the fastidiousness and attention to care required when designing for large-scale production. Rolf Hay points out an interesting fact about how design modification differs when working with a giant retailer like IKEA: "When you stand in front of the machine and you're surrounded by huge plastic molds and robots, you understand you need to get the job done fast because the machinery is extremely expensive."
It's hard to believe that years ago, it was common for living rooms to be arranged like this: The furniture was arranged for entertaining, for conversation, for "company." It was once common for friends to drop by, even unannounced, and for you to spread some refreshments around while you sat
This Danish modern sewing cart was designed in an era when many households had sewing machines. Castors allow the user to wheel it over to the work. The top provides a worksurface on which fabrics or patterns can be laid. The legs are designed with raised corners for an
This Danish mid century bar cart, made from Brazilian rosewood, measures 25" long x 17.5" wide x 22" tall. The top, which has raised edges, doubles as a removable serving tray. The bottom tier features three plastic bottle holders. Mounted on four original castors. _________________ These "Mid Century
My mother bought this bookcase sometime in the 1940's, I think. It was sitting in my parents living room for over 40 years before they downsized and gave it to me. I brought it to the shop because my apartment already has too much stuff but I liked having it
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A digital signage network helps solve problems such as day parting and price changes. It will also create new opportunities for customer contact and promotions. It's Attention Grabbing – Getting the attention of your audience is the most important part of any sign. With digital signage, customers will notice your sign and receive the message but also act on it.
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Mr. Nomura is an eerily handsome, sharply dressed, sociopathic serial killer who preys on the women of Tokyo. In Jakarta, a world-weary journalist named Bayu finds himself unexpectedly falling into vigilantism after brutally killing two sadistic robbers. When each posts videos of their violent sprees online, the pair find one another on the Internet and begin a toxic and competitive duel. While Bayu clings to the hope that he can resume a normal life, Nomura continues to spill blood without remorse. Killing, advises Nomura, is something everyone ought to consider.
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This is the board that https://www.circuits.io/circuits/4592 plugs in to.
It looks like the best idea is to embed an Atmega328p as Arduino compatible running GRBL, with USB connectivity, and jumpers for microstepping selection. I had really hoped for at least one rotation axis, but GRBL only supports X,Y,Z. I am still pondering maybe having a 90 degree female header to replace Motor3, header being specifically to interface with the Raspberry Pi GPIO header. The boards would all stand vertically, and the RPi could talk to the GRBL system directly.
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The Utility Rate Assistance Program (URAP) is designed to assist Seniors (age 65 and older) and Permanently-disabled residents who are considered extremely low-income to receive discounts on their water and sewer bills.
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Total Discount $30 (every 2 months)
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"Here is another of our favorite ways to prepare shrimp. This is great with a caeser salad, garlic bread and cold beer. Serve it with lots of napkins! We found this keeper in The Florida Cookbook by Jeanne Voltz."
Shrimp Steamed in Beer
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READY IN:15mins
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- 3 lbs shrimp, in the shell
- 3 (12 ounce) bottles beer (can be flat)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and slivered
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons parsley, minced
- 3 tablespoons chives, minced
- 1⁄2 cup butter
- 1⁄4 cup lime juice
- hot pepper sauce, to taste
- Wash and drain the shrimp.
- In a large saute pan or Dutch oven, combine the beer, thyme, dry mustard, bay leaves, garlic, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and 1 Tablespoon each of parsley and chives.
- Bring to a boil, add the shrimp and cook just until the shellfish turns bright pink, about 1 minute.
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Find the Promise
If youre facing a faith challenge, the very first thing you should do is go to the Word and find the promise of God that covers your situation. Second Peter 1:3-4 is our assurance that there is such a promise for everything. Once you have found the promise, and have settled it in your heart, focus your attention on it. Keep it in the forefront of your thinking. My children proved the power of this principle years ago when they were very young. They came to me and told me they wanted a boat, so we could go out on the lake as a family and have some time to ourselves. That sounds great to me, I said. But your mother and I will not use our faith to get it. Well agree with you, but you kids will have to get it by using your own faith. So, off they went. They opened the Bible and found promises that applied to them. (John was too young to read. He just listened and agreed.) Then they wrote out an agreement, signed it and taped it to the refrigerator door. From that day forward, every time they walked past the refrigerator, they would slap that agreement and say, Thank God it is done! In other words, they kept it constantly before their eyes and in their heart. Every once in a while John would get mad at Kellie and Id say, Son, youd better watch out. You cant operate in faith without operating in love. And it will take faith to get that boat. Oh! hed say. I repent! I repent! To make a long story short, 10 days later, a fellow called me and gave me a fishing boat. Then, another fellow called me and gave me a light cabin cruiser. Why two boats? I asked the Lord. Go read their agreement, He answered. Those kids had agreed on the perfect boat. To them that meant a boat we could use to fish, water ski and carry the entire family. It took two boats to fill the bill! Finding the promise of God made faith easy for John and Kellie, and it will make it easy for you too. Its easy to believe someone will do something for you if you know theyve already said they wouldespecially when its someone like our loving heavenly Father. 2 Chronicles 12-13; Hebrews 3 God has given me everything that pertains to life and godliness. 2 Peter 1:3
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Validation of a point-of-care H-FABP test for a rapid exclusion of Acute Myocardial Infarction in patients with cardiac complaints.
Project details
Total cost:EUR 1 633 750
EU contribution:EUR 1 633 750
Coordinated in:Netherlands
Topic(s):PHC-12-2014 - Clinical research for the validation of biomarkers and/or diagnostic medical devices
Call for proposal:H2020-SMEINST-2-2014See other projects for this call
Funding scheme:SME-2 - SME instrument phase 2
There is a pressing need for improvement of the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) for healthcare professionals (HCP). 1–1,5% of the population consult a physician each year with chest pain complaints. While the majority (60–80%) of these patients are sent to a hospital for further inspection, eventually AMI is diagnosed in only 8–18% of these cases. Consequently, a rapid, objective test that helps to better select patients suspected of AMI by HCPs would reduce the number of unnecessary hospital referrals and admissions, thereby saving costs and contributing to a more sustainable healthcare.
FABPulous (SME) is a medical device company spun out of Maastricht University in 2008. The core of the company is its innovative proprietary technology that allows a simple, robust and ultra-rapid diluted plasma preparation from a drop of blood. This offers great advantages over current technologies in point-of-care and home testing.
The CE-marked H-FABP True Rapid Test (H-FABP TRT) developed by FABPulous aids the HCP in ruling out AMI with a very high level of confidence. It is based on the heart-type fatty acid binding protein (H-FABP), which can be used as biomarker for AMI. With H-FABP TRT a physician is able to rule out the occurrence of an AMI for a large proportion of patients suspected of AMI. It is intended for use in both primary and emergency care.
In this project FABPulous seeks to medico-economically validate H-FABP TRT in primary (Netherlands+Belgium) and emergency care (UK) by performing two clinical trials. Outcomes of these studies lead to adoption of H-FABP TRT in medical guidelines and form the basis of a request for reimbursement towards health insurers. In this project FABPulous will improve the production process as well in order to decrease the cost price to €5 per test.
The addressable market in NW Europe alone amounts to at least 2 mln tests. The phased introduction plan leads to €8.6 mln revenue with a gross margin of €6.5 mln in 2018.
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Part of the appeal of the Dreamweaver MX environment is that it isn't just a powerful application builder; it is also a first class Web page authoring environment as well. Macromedia has included all the features of the popular Dreamweaver application in Dreamweaver MX. This enables the users to design visually appealing dynamic applications within a reliable and consistent interface.
The first week of work focuses primarily on using these tools to create and manage Web pages. In order to create engaging dynamic applications, you must first have the knowledge and background to create the HTML that the pages use.
Even if you're an experienced HTML author, it is a good idea to read through the first week. Although easy to use, Dreamweaver MX has many hidden features that, if used correctly, can help reduce your Web page development time exponentially. Here are just some of the features you'll learn about:
Flash Buttons and Text— Quickly add Flash-based text and buttons to your documents, without a need for the Flash authoring tools.
Use DHTML to Animate— Without the need for plug-ins, you can add animation and even simple games to your pages.
Pixel Point Positioning— Position elements in your document with pixel-point accuracy using layers and the unique Layout Mode offered in Dreamweaver MX.
Advanced Site Management Tools— Design your site in a multi-user environment using Dreamweaver MX's other built-in file and version management systems.
The first several days contain a lot of information, but should provide a valuable reference during the remaining few weeks. Because I'm sure that most everyone is interested in the dynamic server-based components of Dreamweaver MX, the first week will end with several important lessons to prepare you for Weeks 2 and 3.
If this is your first foray into dynamic Web programming, it's unlikely that you have a database design background. Don't worry; you're going to have one in a few days. Although it might sound silly now, you're going to learn that the most powerful part of your Web application environment is your database server. The more work your database server can do, the faster your site will operate and the faster your application server will respond.
What if you don't even have an application server yet? Don't worry. Week 1 ends with a look at all the servers that Dreamweaver MX's dynamic tools support and what each has to offer, and then takes you through the steps of setting up servers for Windows XP and Mac OS X.
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Sunday, August 22, 2010
When Life Gives You Lemons....
Do you follow Pioneer Woman? If you don't you should. Her stories make me laugh out loud, and her recipes are to die for....okay, maybe not. But, they are definitely worth a serious illness.
A few months ago she posted a recipe for a drool-worthy pound cake that the Southern Girl in me just could not ignore. So, I decided to try it out...for the first time...when we had over 30 guests coming to our home...'cause I'm a little crazy like that.
It baked beautifully, and the scent was divine. Then, I tried to turn it out of the pan and got this:
My first course of action was to take a spoon and dig the warm cake out of the bottom of the pan. What?!? I had to see if it was worth saving! It was irrefutably the best pound cake that I'd ever made. So, I had to come up with a way to camouflage it's appearance.
I looked at recipes that included drizzling sauces and syrups on top. I tried slicing it and arranging it on a plate. We all know that didn't help at all. Then, I decided to fall back on a Southern Classic ~ The Trifle.
If you do a search for Trifle recipes, you will find a myriad of way to assemble one. The basics ingredients are
1) Some sort of cakey substance
2) Some sort of creamy substance
3) Some sort of fruity or chunky chocolate substance
Now, hear me please, run screaming from the ones that include fruit cocktail, 'kay?
I decided to make up my own and here is what I came up with, it disappeared at my party.
Berry Trifle
1 Pound Cake, cubed
4 Cups Fresh Berries, sliced if appropriate
4oz Cream Cheese, softened
1 Lg Vanilla Pudding
Combine berries in bowl and sprinkle liberally with sugar. Let this sit on the kitchen counter, covered, for a couple of hours, stirring occasionally. Prepare pudding as box directs and then add cream cheese, whisking to combine.
In a large bowl or trifle dish (preferably a clear one), place half of the cubed pound cake. Add half of the sugared berries. Add all of the pudding mixture. Then finish with the rest of the pound cake followed by the rest of the berries. Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours.
This is best eaten the same day that it is prepared, but leftover will keep for another day or so. I've since made it with a store bought lemon cake, which was also good, but not nearly as yummy as PW's Pound Cake.
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Newtown Housing Rehabilitation Program
Dear Newtown Resident or Property Owner:
The Newtown Housing Rehabilitation Program is a revolving loan program that was created in 1993 to help our lower income residents with necessary home repairs.
Funds for this program were originally made available through the Federal Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program. The rehabilitation program is now funded by the loans that have been paid. Qualified applicants will receive funds, either a deferred loan or a low interest loan, to improve their homes.
The following documents are available for download and printing:
- Program Fact Sheet
- Extent of Assistance Available (Revised 1/20/2010)
- Eligible Improvement Activities
- Housing Rehabilitation Program Process
- Application Form
Please read the materials to determine whether you have a need for housing rehabilitation and whether you meet the income limits for this program. If so, fill out the application and return it with the necessary verification to the Social Services Department,Town Hall South, 3 Main Street. If you have any questions about your qualifications or the type of projects that may be funded, call Ann LoBosco in the Social Services Office at 203-270-4330.
A complete copy of the Housing Rehabilitation Guidelines and procedures is available for your review in the Social Services Office.
Repair of homes and failed septic systems is of great benefit to the entire town. We are delighted to be able to offer this program to the people of Newtown to assist in that process. Funds are limited, therefore, we encourage you to return your completed applications as soon as possible.
E. Patricia Llodra
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(Almost) last call for Montreal!Published on October 9th, 2013 | By: Jim Destefani
Time is running out to register and book your trip to MS&T'13, slated for Montréal, Quebec, Oct. 27-31.
If you're still casting about for reasons to attend the event, look no further than ACerS' lineup of award lectures. Topics run the gamut from the role of bioceramics in making healthcare more affordable to reports on the state of frontier materials technologies.
Kicking off the lecture series at 5 p.m. Sunday Oct. 27 will be Larry Hench, inventor of 45S5 Bioglass, the world's first bioactive material. As this year's ACerS Frontiers of Science and Society: Rustum Roy lecturer, Hench will deliver a talk entitled "Affordable healthcare? Role of bio-ceramic technology, socio-economic, and ethical issues."
Monday Oct. 28 brings the ACerS Cooper Session, featuring Distinguished Lecturer Alexandra Navrotsky of the University of California, Davis. Navrotsky's lecture is entitled "New frontiers in the thermochemistry of glassy, amorphous, and nanoscale materials." (The photo above shows part of the standing-room-only crowd at last year's Cooper lecture. Credit: ACerS.)
Also on Monday is the ACerS Richard M. Fulrath Session, which honors researchers both for excellence in ceramics research and for promoting personal and technical friendships among Japanese and American scientists. The session kicks off at 2 p.m. and features five talks:
- Yuji Noguchi, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Tokyo, Japan, "Defect engineering for perovskite oxide ferroelectric single crystals;"
- Yuji Kintaka, Murata Mfg. Corp. Ltd., "Development of transparent ceramics for optical lenses;"
- Michael Halbig of NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio, "Integration challenges in silicon carbide-based fuel injectors;"
- Jun Tsutsumi of Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd., Akashi, Japan, "Research & development of low-loss, high-linearity and high-isolation RF acoustic duplexers based on innovative resonator and circuit design in piezoelectric materials;" and
- Pelagia-Irene (Perena) Gouma, the State University of New York at Stony Brook, "Nanoceramic polymorphs for selective chemosensors and diagnostic breathalyzers."
At 8 a.m. Tuesday Oct. 29, Greg E. Hilmas of the Missouri University of Science and Technology will present the ACerS Arthur L. Friedberg Memorial Lecture. His topic, "Engineered structural ceramic materials: Novel methods for increasing toughness, wear resistance and thermal shock," is sure to be of interest to many attendees.
Tuesday afternoon brings the ACerS Edward Orton Jr. Memorial Lecture, scheduled for 1–2 p.m. Sheldon M. Wiederhorn, who helped pioneer application of fracture mechanics techniques to study ceramic materials at the National Institute of Standards & Technology, will explore the topic of "Griffith cracks at the nanoscale."
Last but certainly not least, Wednesday Oct. 30 brings the ACerS Robert B. Sosman Lecture at 1 p.m. Speaker Nava Setter of Ecole Polytechnic Fédérale De Lausanne, Switzerland, will discuss "Structure and functions of ferroic domain walls."
Add all the other technical sessions, networking opportunities, technology suppliers, and other activities that a conference of this magnitude brings, and MS&T'13 is an event you won't want to miss. For more information or to register, visit the MS&T website.
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