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At the beginning of this year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a new ruling, CMS-1682-R, dated January 12, 2017. This ruling has now defined a classification of: Therapeutic Continuous Glucose Monitors as "Durable Medical Equipment". At this moment, the Dexcom G 5 continuous glucose monitor is the only therapeutic continuous glucose monitor. At the end of March 2017, my Dexcom G 4 has sensors and a transmitter out of warranty. My position is simple. I requested a Dexcom G 5 CGM. It was summarily denied. Why? The medical supplier utilized the standard billing codes for CGM components and Medicare deems the entire request as non-covered because of the billing codes. Really! What happened to a review of medical criteria for the service?
It is my position that Medicare has boxed itself into a corner. The time has come for Medicare to apply medical standards equally when compared to the non-Medicare population. Why should seniors have different medical criteria and codings when compared to our children and adult children when all are type 1 diabetics?
The starting point is the current Local Coverage Article: Glucose Monitor – Policy Article (A52464). The onerous line is on page 3 of 7.
"Continuous GLUCOSE MONITORs (A9276-A9278) is non-covered
Under the DME benefit."
Also note on the beginning pages of Article (A52464) is the list of Contractor Information. The list defines regions of the country to specific contractors. One way to look at the contractors is that they serve as enforcers for Medicare delivery. Should Medicare Local Coverage Articles be promulgated by the contractors? How does Medicare and the Contractors determine their decisions? Are any of you aware of this group publishing the results of any clinical studies or reference any studies? Who is responsible for their decisions and what, if any is the process to request a reconsideration on the Local Coverage Articles? Why is the Medicare Appeal Process only an individual case-by-case determination?
The Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service issued a CMS Ruling. Ruling No.; [CMS-1682-R] dated January 12, 2017. For the Medicare Program, Medicare Supplement Medical Insurance (Part B) declared Classification of Therapeutic Continuous Glucose Monitors as "Durable Medical Equipment" under Medicare Part B.
The ruling was written with no consideration for implementation. What is covered, when is it covered, how is it covered and who is covered? The operative factor not addressed is the length of time needed to fully implement this ruling.
Medicare contractors have issued another article on March 23, 2017. An excellent review was written by Mary Caffrey for the American Journal of Managed Care, on March 28, 2017. This online review critics the restrictions that are destroying a coverage choice for Dexcom G 5 units via Medicare. There is another interesting Medicare document that can be brought into the picture for clarity concerning the implementation for the use of approved Dexcom G 5 CGMs Medicare does have a document which lists Durable medical equipment (DME) coverage.
It is obvious to me that there is no plan for implementation! Is it the ultimate goal of Medicare to enforce policies to remove and destroy the historically important doctor-patient relationships?
Recommendation for implementation from a Medicare senior and a type 1 diabetic for over fifty years.
- There is no reason to change the billing codes of (A9276-A9278) for the sensors, transmitters and receivers of a CGM. Dexcom included. The above referenced billing codes are applicable to children through adults through age 64 plus.
- There are multiple levels of contractual agreements between many parties involving coding coverage to aid in reimbursement for various parties. Why should private insurance organizations, medical supple companies, hospitals, pharmacies, and billing organization have different number codes for the same pieces of equipment? And be required to change them mid-year. There is a serious cost to implement a revised coding adjustment and could include training. Does anyone have any idea the time it takes to re-code billing documents for failure during a transition period mid-year without clear directions?
- Interesting facts: My first Dexcom unit was approved when I was 63 years young in December 2012-Janmuary 2013. The discussion was first between myself and my endocrinologist, prescription/orders were forwarded to a medical supply house which forwarded the request to my health care provider and was approved. If there was a question, it would have been a discussion between my endocrinologist and equal medical peers at the insurance company. It was approved. Who are the medical peers for Medicare and when, where and how do they enter the process? The uniform billing codes were employed. As required, my registration for Medicare was completed. Local coverage article (A472387) was in effect at the time. It took fourteen months and three levels of a CMS Appeals process for a successful approval and coverage of my Dexcom G 4 Platinum CGM.
- With a successful Medicare Appeal, my Medicare Advantage Plan was billed by a Medical supplier with the same codes, (A9276-A9278) as children and non-covered medicare adults. Conclusion: use the same billing codes for everyone.
- There is no reason to have a unique billing code just for Dexcom. What happens when future vendors and/or a newer improved therapeutic glucose monitor enters the market. Newer billing codes again!
- The Medicare ruling and the Local Coverage Articles are silent on integrated medical equipment. There are blood glucose monitors coordinated with an insulin pump. Next, there are insulin pumps which are coordinated with a Dexcom G 4 CGM. What is the decision for these groups of CGM users?
- Blood sugar monitors and blood sugar test strips are supplies defined as covered durable medical equipment (DME). Proposed rule change: add CGM sensors with billing code (A9276) as a supply item for blood sugar monitors. The CGM sensors are a type of sugar (glucose) sensor.
- Second Proposed rule change add the CGM transmitter, (A9277) and the CGM receiver, (A9278) as a supply item for insulin pumps. Conclusion: Is it the desire of Medicare to pay for the transition from insulin pumps with Dexcom G 4s to new pumps and Dexcom G 5 CGM units NOW, or wait until they become available. Recommendation: Cover the Dexcom G 4 components linked to an insulin pump and/or blood glucose meters with the opportunity to transition as quickly as possible. Such an action could stabilize the markets and present an option for new entries into Medicare.
- The successful transition to full utilization could take four years. This is based upon the fact that Medicare has ongoing new enrollees. Why should new enrollees have important diabetic medical equipment taken away? Especially, when approval had been granted prior to the new enrollee becoming Medicare eligible. The four year window is linked to the warranty period of prior approved pumps and other diabetic management equipment.
- Serious consideration needs to be given to drastically change the current Medical appeal process for Part A and B. How would you feel if a Medicare appeal which was started in 2012, and was not settled until December 2016 with a total of seven different hearings? This specific appeal was for approval of coverage for a Dexcom G 4 CGM.
- Will this person and all other prior successful recipients of approved Medicare coverage for Dexcom G 4 CGMs have the option to transition to the newly approved therapeutic Dexcom G 5? If not. Why not? They had previous been approved with coverage for all CGM components
- Final recommendation: Medicare should simply revise Local Coverage Article (A52464) to maximize coverage and minimize disruptions for a better transition approach to implement CMS-1682-R. This should also include a revision of the Durable medical Equipment (DME) coverage. I find it interesting to note that this document DOES NOT identify vendors directly. The earlier recommendations to the DME linkage will identify the diabetic equipment being employed by the patient and fulfill the positions established under CMS-1682-R.
In conclusion, it my concern and desire that medical standards are applied equally. There is no medical reason for Medicare to apply rules that make no sense medically given the fact that they exist in the non-medicare population. There is no logical reason or sense for the same medical insurance provider to approve a child with a Dexcom G 5 with smartphone technology for the necessary family members and then turn around and deny such coverage to Medicare seniors and their adult children. Why?
A society and culture can be judged by our concern and respect for the young and the old. It is time for Medicare to become responsive to Medicare patients. It is a waste of time, energy to tie up the delivery of medical services to arcane rules that can only be challenged though an arduous arcane appeals process which takes way to long. All non-Medicare type 1 diabetics need to be concerned. When coverage begins to slip for one part of the diabetic community the day will come when such rules will impact you and your diabetic care.
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After a challenging year for container shippers who continue to deal with the issue of too many ships and too few cargoes, the top names in the business have agreed to raise prices on the Asia-US route by $300 per 40-foot container.
Member container shipping lines in the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) had previously agreed to the general rate increase (GRI) for May 1st, however in an effort to mitigate rate erosion seen thus far in February and early March, they will be moving this timeline to the left and executing the GRI on 15 April.
"The downward rate pressures we are seeing do not reflect the steadily improving cargo picture eastbound from Asia," notes TSA executive administrator Brian Conrad in a statement on the TSA website. "The Lunar New Year period was strong, with average vessel utilization numbers in the 95% range; while most people tend to focus only on the supply/demand imbalance, what is getting lost in the pricing discussion is service value."
Rates from Asia to the U.S. West Coast stand at $1900 per 40ft per 40-foot container.
Conrad warned of a potential crisis developing if rates continued to be priced solely on the supply-demand equation without consideration for the long-term service reliability and flexibility of container shipping.
"We are in effect negotiating the annual operating budget for a major piece of global transportation infrastructure that happens to be privately financed," he notes. "Competitive pressures to match the lowest short-term rate levels and lock them into 12-month service contracts across the board amounts to a significant deferred investment in the trade."
TSA is a research and discussion forum of major container shipping lines serving the trade from Asia to ports and inland points in the U.S. Its members include:
APL Ltd.
China Shipping Container Lines
COSCO Container Lines, Ltd.
Evergreen Line
Hanjin Shipping Co., Ltd.
Hapag-Lloyd AG
Hyundai Merchant Marine Co., Ltd.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K Line)
Maersk Line
Mediterranean Shipping Co.
Nippon Yusen Kaisha (N.Y.K. Line)
Orient Overseas Container Line, Ltd.
Yangming Marine Transport Corp.
Zim Integrated Shipping Services

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The Palliative Care Physician will lead our outpatient oncology efforts at Yale New Haven Health—Smilow/Bridgeport Hospital Campus. This is an opportunity to build an oncology focused practice, with leadership and growth opportunities within the Yale New Haven Health System at our new state- of-the-art outpatient facility. As a part of Yale New Haven Health, Bridgeport Hospital offers cancer care and treatment at Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Centers in Fairfield and Park Avenue Medical Center in Trumbull. Cancer patients who are admitted to Bridgeport Hospital are cared for by specially trained staff on a dedicated oncology unit.
The practice will involve expanding relationships with referring staff, development of oncology specific expertise, education at all levels (GME, Medical and Nursing Staff, Community), and operations related to the clinic experience. YNHH—Bridgeport Hospital Campus offers a wide range of patient populations, and outstanding clinical and academic relationships with the Yale New Haven Health main campus and Yale University. Opportunities for scholarly work and collaboration across campuses exist. Position will be primarily outpatient, but remain integrated with the inpatient hospital team for reciprocal coverage and support. Inpatient team is well established (7 years), fully interdisciplinary, and has a warm and supportive culture. The position will report to the Medical Director of Palliative Care, Bridgeport Hospital, and reside within the Center for Geriatrics and Palliative Care, offering additional collaborative benefits with Geriatrics.
Fairfield County has much to offer including culture, great restaurants, neighborhoods and excellent school systems - equidistant to New York City and Boston.
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion—must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
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Yuvraj Singh and Yusuf Pathan staged a late rally to help India post 153-7 in the World Twenty20 Super Eights match at Lord's here on Friday.
India, electing to bat on a slow wicket, had managed only 66 on the board by the 12th over for the loss of four wickets before Yuvraj and Yusuf put on 64 off 35 balls for the fifth wicket.
Left-handed Yuvraj, who hit England's Stuart Broad for six sixes in an over in the inaugural T20 Worlds in South Africa two years ago, smashed a valuable 67 off 43 balls with six fours and two sixes.
Yusuf, elder brother of team-mate Irfan Pathan, made 31 as India plundered 87 runs in the final eight overs, including 56 in the last five.
Dwayne Bravo claimed four wickets, but at a cost of 38 runs from his four overs. Paceman Jerome Taylor went for 44 runs from his four.
The West Indies took early charge by claiming three wickets by the fifth over with just 29 on the board.
Fast bowler Fidel Edwards had Rohit Sharma top-edging a hook to Lendl Simmons at square-leg before focing Suresh Raina to give a low catch to wicket-keeper Denesh Ramdin.
Simmons then sprinted back from square-leg to remove Gautam Gambhir with a superb catch in Bravo's first over.
When Bravo returned for his second over, the 12th of the innings, he claimed the wicket of Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni with his first delivery to make it 66-4.
Dhoni, who made 11, put on 37 for the fourth wicket with Yuvraj before slashing a catch to Andre Fletcher on the point fence.
Yuvraj's knock included an imperious six over mid-wicket with a flick of his wrists off Taylor.
South Africa and hosts England are the other teams in the group from which two will advance to the semi-finals.
Yuvraj, Yusuf fight back for India
Yuvraj Singh and Yusuf Pathan staged a late rally to help India post 153-7 in the World Twenty20 Super Eights match at Lord's here on Friday.


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Kabaddi finds its home in foreign bases
It takes a brave man, or very smart marketing people, to go global with a sport that is intrinsically local. Some feel the World Kabaddi League, now set for its second stop in expatriate-dominated Birmingham, would have made a splash if it had started at home in Punjab.other Updated: Aug 12, 2014 01:23 IST
It takes a brave man, or very smart marketing people, to go global with a sport that is intrinsically local. Some feel the World Kabaddi League, now set for its second stop in expatriate-dominated Birmingham, would have made a splash if it had started at home in Punjab.
But the London launch is not really a push into alien territory. The earthy sport has spread roots in patches of UK, Canada and US thanks to Punjabi expatriates, who migrated to these parts in the 1960s.
Initially, their focus was religious, as they built two of the oldest gurdwaras in the UK – Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Smethwick, and Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Southall. Then came a push for weekend entertainment and community outreach and kabaddi was chosen as the sport to bring the youth together.
And with expatriates from Punjab establishing their businesses, tournaments began to be organised better. "Today, there are 16 clubs in the UK. The craze for hockey declined with India not doing so well, but interest in kabaddi has grown," Ravinder Singh Powar, a former Punjab U-19 hockey player, who migrated to Birmingham in the 1980s, told HT.
When he was the president of a gurdwara, one of his main jobs was organising kabaddi matches. "Most teams have their origins in gurdwaras," he said. "Initially all the players got was langar (food from gurdwara), then businessmen got involved.
There is no outside financial support."
Today, in UK alone, there are at least 10 big clubs spending anything between £30,000 (around R30 lakh) and £100,000 (R1 crore) a season, which runs from May to July end. Matches in Birmingham are the most popular, with attendances around 7,000 for each game. National kabaddi bodies have been formed in UK, the US as well as Canada.
Players come mainly from India and Pakistan. "A top player can earn up to £20,000 (R20 lakh) a season here. At least 20-25 players take home that kind of money," Powar pointed out. "See, Punjabis look for goodwill, they get peace of mind when they organise kabaddi, which they see as social service."
Local male players have not taken to kabaddi, but English women have shown some interest. A team formed mainly of women rugby players are invited for exhibition matches during tournaments.
Indoor matches, as in WKL, however, are still a novelty. But for those like Talwinder Hyre, co-owner of United Singhs, the change in ambience should draw a wider section of fans. "We have a set audience, but efforts are on to get more women and children, as earlier they were kept away because of unruly crowds."
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US Airways: Sorry Your Sister Is Gravely Ill. $30 To Sit Together, Please.
Bernadette writes that when sister-in-law was gravely ill on the other side of the country, her husband booked an expensive last-minute flight to bring her back to the East Coast. He was alarmed to learn that U.S. Airways couldn't guarantee that he and his sister would sit together on the flight from California to New Jersey…unless he paid an extra $15 "choice seating" fee on each ticket. It's a relatively small amount of money, but the family found it heartless under the circumstances.
My husband recently flew out to California, because his sister was hospitalized in serious condition. Given the severity of her condition, the decision was made to fly her back to New Jersey for treatment. On August 7, when she was discharged from the hospital with clearance to fly, my husband called U S Air to make reservations for the next day. He explained to the agent that his sister was just released from the hospital, and is terminally ill (and that he had documentation from the hospital backing this up), and that he would like to sit next to her for the flight back to NJ. The agent responded that they cannot guarantee seating, BUT if he wanted to pay an extra $15 per ticket, they could have seats together (choice seating) – on top of the $1500+ he was paying for the tickets. He paid the extra money, because he felt he had no choice, but he was quite irate at the lack of compassion.
We wrote a letter of complaint to US Air, and received the following response back:
Dear Mr. [redacted]:
Thank you for contacting Customer Relations. We appreciate it when customers take the time to share their concerns.
I apologize for any confusion regarding advance seat assignments. Despite our best efforts, we are unable to guarantee specific seats will be available upon check-in. This applies to seats requested directly with our Reservations agents as well as to seating requested via our website. Operational challenges encountered throughout our routing system will occasionally affect the cabin configuration and pre-assigned seating for a specific flight.
Additionally, US Airways does not pre-assign all available seats on a flight. For a number of reasons, a percentage of available seats are reserved for the airport to assign on the day of departure. I regret any concern or difficulty this may have caused.
We know that you have many choices when it comes to traveling, and we thank you for choosing US Airways.
US Airways Corporate Office
So, they are unable to guarantee specific seats, UNLESS you're willing to pay for them. This also seems too indicate that they didn't bother reading the email, because there is no mention of the specific set of circumstances surrounding the request that was made.
We are making this issue as public as possible, because we're sure other families have had similar experiences. When a company puts profit before humane behavior, we will make every effort to boycott them.
It could be even worse. Another reader recently shared his story and let us know that paying the $15 fee doesn't necessarily guarantee the seat of your choice, either.
It would be nice if this weren't the reality of air travel in 2010, but it is. Most likely, airline staff would have accommodated the siblings and found a way for them to sit together on the day of the flight, but is that something they needed to worry about under the circumstances?
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Groundbreaking new vitamin infused green tea company t plus drinks are set to launch their new range of innovative healthy hot drinks at Specialty & Fine Food Fair at London's Olympia stadium September 4th-6th.
The award winning brand is set to introduce their innovative new range of vitamin infused healthy hot drinks at the show. t plus is a new category of healthy hot drinks that stands out in the world of tea, blending the best of green, herbal and fruit tea with vitamins and functional drinks to create the smarter tea. t plus are targeting the new generation of healthy, active consumer and is designed to appeal to everyone through offering the market something truly unique in the hot drinks space. Their range consists of:
t + boost - energising yerba mate, ginseng & B vitamins
t + detox - cleansing green tea, milk thistle, ginger root & vitamin B6
t + immunitea - Immunitea boosting echinacea, ginseng and 50% RDA vitamin C
t + Multea - An all round blend of herbs and 9 daily vitamins.
t plus will be looking for new retail and distribution partners at the event and founder James Dawson said "we are looking forward to introducing our groundbreaking new brand with the trade at Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2016. We are a truly unique drinks brand and creating something for the new generation on health conscious consumer, so we are looking forward to meeting forward thinking retailers and distributors at the show".
About the brand / notes to the editor
t plus is the brainchild of tea lover and entrepreneur James Dawson. His aim was to create a new range of 'smarter tea' that brings a new category of healthy, functional and great tasting drinks to the UK.
Each box of t plus contains 15x tea bags and has a RRP of £3.69.
t plus is available to purchase online at tplusdrinks.com and from over 60 selected health stores nationwide. New national listings to be announced soon.
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Dead Space and Dante's Inferno developer Visceral Games is working on the next game in the Command & Conquer series, it has been revealed.
The news comes in a throwaway comment in an interview with Gamasutra last week, in which general manager Nick Earl briefly speaks about Visceral Games taking on the action and strategy genre within EA's Games label.
Littlemore is said about the game beyond Earl describing it as "pretty far out."
Command & Conquer had its fourth instalment proper, Tiberian Twilight, release to mixed reviews earlier this year.
Update: EA has clarified to Game Informer saying its Los Angeles team is creating the new Command and Conquer, not Visceral Games as previously reported.


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Coxwold & the Surrounding Area
Coxwold is a picturesque North Yorkshire village, in an area steeped in history and atmosphere. Most of the houses are stone-built and it also offers two excellent public houses and the beautiful church of St. Michael. Visitors can also enjoy some of the best country walks and drives in the country.
There are plenty of interesting visitor attractions within a 20 mile reach - including Shandy Hall, Newburgh Priory, Fountains, Byland and Rievaulx Abbeys. Newby, Nunnington and Beningbrough Halls are also nearby, as is the stunning Castle Howard. If you like market towns you'll love Thirsk, Helmsley and Easingwold which all have their own individual charm. A favourite destination is the historic city of York, which is also less than 15 miles away.
Within an hour in the car are the East Coast resorts of Scarborough, Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay, passing through the North Yorkshire Moors, home of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
As well as Newburgh House's own dining facilities, there are a variety of local pubs and restaurants to take advantage of during your stay.


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A deserving Logan County student could receive a $500 scholarship this spring.
Logan County is one of over 30 Colorado counties eligible for the scholarship from the County Sheriffs of Colorado, Inc. (CSOC), the state sheriffs association, this year, according to Sheriff Brett Powell. CSOC established the scholarship program in 1978. Since then, this effort has continued as a meaningful expression of the sheriffs' confidence in and respect for education and training. CSOC considers this an investment in the future and believes that our membership is helping to provide deserving students with an opportunity to make a positive contribution to society.
Scholarship announcements have been mailed to all high school offices in the eligible counties and to all Colorado higher education institutions. Applications are available online at www.csoc.org, or at the Logan County Sheriff's office, which is located at 110 N. Riverview Rd. Sterling, CO 80751.
Sheriff Powell explained that this is the 38th year that County Sheriffs of Colorado has made such scholarships available. Applications will be reviewed by a local citizens committee appointed by Sheriff Powell and a selection will be made on the basis of criteria established by CSOC. This criterion includes leadership, merit, character, involvement and career purpose.
Any legal permanent resident of Logan County enrolled in, or applying to, a vocational training program or institution of higher learning in the state of Colorado as a full- or part-time student is eligible to apply. There are no restrictions as to the course of study or training which may be pursued, and no restrictions are placed upon applications by reason of race, creed, age, sex or national origin.
For more information, contact your local high school, college, the Logan County Sheriff's Office or County Sheriffs of Colorado.


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Insteon Packs are a great way to expand the use of Insteon throughout your home. The Insteon Packs include components that are compatible with other Insteon devices right out of the box, however, to get the most out of these products it is recommended to use an Insteon Hub (sold separately) to wirelessly access all of your Insteon devices from a smartphone or tablet using the Insteon for Hub App (available for iOS, Android and Windows).
The Insteon In-Wall Pack includes several of the most popular In-Wall switches that Insteon has available:
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Remotely control this wall dimmer from anywhere using the Insteon home control technology. Features preset on-level, on and off speed control and can receive and transmit both RF and power line Insteon signals.
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Remotely control up to 1800W of lighting and motors (on/off) from any Insteon controller. Features dual-band Insteon technology for the fastest and most reliable performance.
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Happy almost Halloween, rioters! To get you in the holiday spirit, we have yet another treat using our fair trade chocolate: dark chocolate covered strawberry ghosts! We used our 70% cacao squares, but feel free to experiment with your favorite sweetriot riotBar ☺ This recipe is super simple, but definitely for the more artistic chocoholics. You might be able to tell we had a little difficulty making our chocolate ghosts look like, well, actual ghosts. That definitely doesn't mean they didn't taste incredible though, so check out the recipe below for this quick and healthy DIY dessert!
Here's what you'll need:
1 carton of strawberries, washed
2-3 squares of favorite sweetriot chocolate (depending on how coated you want the strawberries to be)
A handful of edible candy eyeballs (you can find these at most major supermarkets and convenient stores)
A sheet of parchment paper
Here's what you do:
1. Wash the strawberries and lie them out on a paper towel to dry
2. In the mean time, unwrap the right amount of chocolate to taste (we used roughly 15 squares for 5 well-sized strawberries)
3. Put the squares in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute on high depending on how much chocolate you use
4. Take the bowl out and stir the chocolate. Place the bowl back in the microwave for another 30 seconds to 1 minute. If the chocolate is not entirely melted, that's okay!
5. Stir until the chocolate has a liquid consistency and quickly dip the strawberries in the bowl before the chocolate hardens.
6. Place the chocolate strawberries on the parchment paper and stick on the candy eyeballs.
7. Use a knife or toothpick to swirl the excess chocolate coating into a "ghost tail" (which we obviously did super well)
8. Allow the chocolate strawberries to chill for 15 minutes and do not take them out of the refrigerator until they're ready to eat!
Simple as that – just be careful not to get chocolate everywhere like we did. When it comes to clean up, remember to let the extra chocolate harden in the bowl and then throw it away (or hey, ya know, eat it). If you wash it down the sink it will harden and clog up your drain ☹ Have a great Halloween, rioters, and check back for a super cute surprise from our staff on Friday!


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MANALAPAN — A woman strolling along a deserted stretch of beach found about $200 million worth of pure cocaine Thursday, and authorities said the cache of nearly 1,100 pounds was the largest ever seized in Palm Beach County.
Officials said the cocaine, with a potential street value of almost $200 million and a wholesale value of $20 million, was discovered at about 11:45 a.m. a half-mile north of the Boynton Inlet. No arrests had been made by Thursday night.
``It was loaded there and stacked there purposely for someone to pick up,`` said Palm Beach County Sheriff`s Lt. Tom Thompson, who confirmed that the seizure appeared to be a county record. ``No one can remember anything close.``
Thompson said the cocaine, packaged in 15 duffel bags, was not wet and did not appear to have come out of the water. He said the substance appeared to be pure cocaine.
He said there were indications one of the bags had been dragged farther up the beach in an attempt to conceal it.
``It`s possible that someone was there and got scared off,`` Thompson said, adding that whoever it was may have planned to return later. He said agents were looking for leads that could result in an arrest.
The seizure is not a national record, a spokesman for the federal Drug Enforcement Administration said.
``It`s a very significant seizure, but there have probably been between six and eight seizures of that magnitude in the last year and a half,`` said Bob Feldkamp, chief spokesman for the DEA. ``It is very significant and would be close to the top 10. It`s one of the largest.``
Manalapan Police Chief Ralph Meadows said there are no houses near the area where the cocaine was found, but there is some underbrush.


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Designers Find Inspiration in RISD's Nature Lab
Nature is a great source of inspiration, as interaction designer Philip Worthington and product designers Todd Bracher and Anna Rabinowicz discovered when they spent a day at the Nature Lab on the campus of the Rhode Island School of Design. The 72-year-old research center contains more than 80,000 plant and animal specimens — "everything from baby pigs floating in formaldehyde to medical X-rays donated by alumni." The designers were challenged to create a work based on the specific habitat assigned to them: air for Worthington, sea for Rabinowicz, and land for Bracher. See their creations below the jump...
Air: Philip Worthington
Sea: Anna Rabinowicz
Land: Todd Bracher
Read more about their creations and see more images at I.D.'s website.
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One of the key themes of the summit is partnerships. Power Africa, a high-profile partnership of USAID and private sector partners, seeks to bring electricity to sub Saharan Africa where 70% of the population lives without electricity. Just imagine Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda will full power!
There is also great interest in Africa as the next big tech hub and market for technology products. South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria all boast about technology users, innovators and investors. The market for mobile phones continues to grow exponentially throughout the continent.
American, European and Asian businesses are all angling for a piece of the market.
As a development person who has worked in Africa for 20 year, it is thrilling to see such enthusiasm for Africa. Finally people are talking about countries, not just a continent. But more importantly investors are seeing the rich resources both human and material that most countries in Africa have to offer.
Partnerships (which has been a mantra of our work for decades), have been forged this week that entail commitments of millions of dollars. The next five years will be exciting times for the continent.
When a dress is more than a dress….
Jill Biden's comments on the stunning dress she wore for the state dinner captured another important side of the Africa I know.
Dr. Biden visited the Democratic Republic of Congo last month promoting a platform of economic empowerment and education for women. She visited a woman- owned business, Vlisco that employs women that are victims of gender violence. She asked that they make a dress for her to wear at the White House dinner honoring the heads of state participating in the US-Africa Leaders Summit. Using a brilliant blue wax print fabric locally-designed, the seamstresses worked over night to prepare the dress for her to take with her back to Washington the next morning.
Dr. Biden told the Washington Post: "For me, the fabric and style of this dress embodies the beauty and strength of the women I met throughout my visit to Africa last month".
Couldn't agree more….
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John Green on Lonelygirl15, Rushmore, and 10 Other Things That Influenced His Work
John Green isn't the kind of author you only glimpse on the back of a book jacket. Since The Fault in Our Stars was successfully adapted from his best-known novel, the 37-year-old Green has seen his profile skyrocket. He has one of the most devoted fan bases in YA literature, plus a millions-strong YouTube following, and today's release of Paper Towns (adapted from his 2008 book) represents Hollywood's latest attempt to court Green's coveted audience. Since Green's own cultural impact is fast on the rise, we decided to ask about the movies, books, and other pop-cultural totems that influenced him on his way up.
Probably the movie that I've watched the most times is Grease 2, because when I was a child it was the only movie that we had on VHS. I watched it weekly for years and years and years, although I'd like to think it had no influence on me whatsoever. The movie I've watched the most in adulthood is Rushmore, which has been tremendously influential in the way that I think about adolescence and school. It's a movie I love that's also very personally important to me—my wife and I went to a boarding school and met there, and we watched that movie on our first date.
Toni Morrison
I always wanted to be a writer, ever since I was a little kid, but it wasn't until I was in high school that I started to seriously read for fun. I read Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison for school, and then on my own I read Sula, and I really love that book. It was incredibly exciting to me that a writer like Toni Morrison was alive and writing while I was also alive, you know? Until then, it seemed to me that books were kind of cold and distant and written by people who were far away, and Sula and The Bluest Eye and Song of Solomon all felt to me like great works of genius being written by an American writer in my time. I remember I was a junior in high school when Toni Morrison won the Nobel Prize, and I screamed for joy when I found out. An English teacher came into our teacher's room and said, "Toni Morrison won the Nobel Prize," and I was like, "YES!!!"
I never would have started video-blogging if I hadn't become absolutely obsessed with the story of lonelygirl15, this weird and beautiful video series from 2006 that was on YouTube. There were a couple hundred people in a forum who were trying to figure out what was happening, both in terms of the plot of the story and whether it was a fictional production. As things got more and more Aleister Crowley–ish, it became obvious that this wasn't about a real person—but we still wanted to understand what it was and where it was going. I was an incredible disservice to everyone involved, because every idea I had was wrong and every lead I forced people to follow would take them in the wrong direction. But a lot of the people who were in that community became the earliest fans of the video blog I made with my brother. Many of them are still very important in shaping the direction of our work together.
J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye
Anybody who writes about teenagers does so in the shadow of Salinger.
The Mountain Goats
If I listen to music as I'm writing, it's always the Mountain Goats. My relationship with the Mountain Goats is so long-lasting and important to me that it's almost difficult to describe. For me they're a band that makes me feel understood and less alone in the world, and that's one of the great things that music can do. In Paper Towns Q and his friends listen to them, and the Mountain Goats even gave the novel its epigraph: "People say friends don't destroy one another / What do they know about friends?" The nice thing is that they've recorded, like, 600 songs, so you can get all of your major emotions from one Mountain Goats song or another.
Michael Chabon's The Mysteries of Pittsburgh
I read it when I was in high school, and it really shook me up in a big way. It introduced me to all kinds of worlds that I didn't know about, or didn't feel comfortable imagining. It talked to me about my sexuality and my overall feeling of outsiderness and awkwardness, and all kinds of different stuff that was sort of, at the time, almost startling. It was a tremendously important book to me, and a book that I still treasure.
The Americans
I tend to be pretty obsessive in my consumption of pop culture, and I become a really hard-core fan of stuff. Over the last couple weeks my wife Sarah and I have been pretty obsessed with the TV show The Americans, and it's definitely one of those shows that has us searching for real-life analogues and what spycraft was like in the '80s as the relationship between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. began to change so dramatically. But, frankly, I'm an obsessive person, and I don't like things only a little bit: I tend to not find them interesting or like them a lot.
Jennifer Connelly
You know that movie where they're trapped in a Target overnight? Career Opportunities? I'm astonished to learn that the girl in that went on to become Jennifer Connelly. She was my first celebrity crush.
This Bloody Mary Is the Last Thing I Own
So many books that I reviewed have stuck with me. I somehow became a reviewer of boxing books, and the one that really stuck with me was called This Bloody Mary Is the Last Thing I Own, which is one of the greatest titles in the history of literature. The book is awfully good, too, written by Jonathan Rendall. One of the things that was interesting about being a book critic is that you see so many good ones come and go, and for me it created a more realistic understanding of how publishing works. I stopped seeing publishing as a way to try to achieve some sort of immortality and started to see it as a way to be one voice among many in a big conversation about art and meaning. That was really important for my writing.
Reza Aslan
I've read a lot of books about Islamic history, which is what I studied in school, and a book I go back to a lot is Reza Aslan's No god but God, which is a really wonderful introduction to Islamic thought and practice. I still use it a lot and share it with a lot of people.
Oprah Winfrey
I'm pretty fond of Oprah. She's done everything, and she's done it all her way. I'm not Oprah, and I don't labor under the delusion that I could ever be Oprah, but that's someone whose career and approach I admire greatly. She's been able to control what she makes and help a lot of people.
I'm going to butcher this line, just to prepare you, but there's this line in an old Jimmy Stewart movie called Harvey that I love very, very, very much. It was a hugely important moment in my life when I watched Harvey, and it gave me what was really the only epiphany from art that I still feel has lasted, in a way where my life since I watched Harvey has never been as bad as before I watched Harvey. Anyway, the main character's name is Ellwood P. Dowd, and he says, "My mother always told me, 'Ellwood, in this world, you must be oh-so-smart or oh-so-pleasant.' For years, I was smart. I recommend pleasant." I try very hard to make that my worldview.


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First Aired: Sunday October 24, 1993
Like a butterfly, or a like bee
Like an ant, as busy as can be
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Welcome to the Saturday Silhouettes meme! This is a weekly meme that looks at SILHOUETTES in photography.
SILHOUETTE |ˌsɪlʊˈɛt| noun: The dark shape and outline of someone or something visible in restricted light against a brighter background.
ORIGIN - late 18th century: Named (although the reason remains uncertain) after Étienne de Silhouette (1709–67), French author and politician.
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Major Home Improvement Retailer Defeats Class Certification
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Shook, Hardy & Bacon defeated class certification of a putative class action on behalf of home improvement and construction product retailer.
A group of plaintiffs in Florida alleged that The Home Depot USA, Inc. violated the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Practice Act and Florida's Commercial Code by misleading customers about the damage waiver fees associated with tool and equipment rental contracts. Shook attorneys partnered with other outside counsel to defeat plaintiffs' attempt to certify the class on behalf of all people in Florida who had rented tools or equipment from Home Depot stores in Florida after November 30, 1999, and who paid damage waiver fees. Plaintiffs' request for class certification was rejected in its entirety. O'Neill v. Home Depot USA, Inc., 243 F.R.D. 469 (S.D. Fla. 2006); Jeff Enterprises, Inc. v. Home Depot USA, Inc., No. 07-cv-60302 (S.D. Fla. 2008).


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'Narcos' location scout killed in Mexico
The bullet-riddled body of a Mexican filmmaker has been found in a central region of the violence-plagued country, where he was scouting locations for the hit Netflix show "Narcos."
Carlos Munoz Portal, whose scouting credits include the James Bond film "Spectre" as well as "Fast & Furious" and "Sicario" was killed Monday in a remote area near the state of Hidalgo, according to local media.
Nationwide, murders hit a record high in May, according to the latest official data: 2,186 homicides, an average of 70 a day and the most since the country began keeping track 20 years ago.
The violence is fueled by powerful, ultra-violent drug cartels and criminal gangs.
Since Mexico deployed the military to fight organized crime in 2006, a wave of bloodshed has left more than 200,000 people dead or missing, as rival cartels wage war on each other and the army.
Netflix said in a statement: "We are aware of the passing of Carlos Muñoz Portal, a well-respected location scout, and send our condolences to his family," adding: "The facts surrounding his death are still unknown as authorities continue to investigate."
Crime series "Narcos," which Netflix created as its entry into the potentially lucrative Latin American market, chronicles the rise and fall of Colombian drug lords in the 1980s and 90s.
Its fourth season is expected to unfold in Mexico.
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Lucas Neill says he is not anxious about whether or not he will receive a call-up to the Australian national team this week.
The 35-year old defender signed a short-term deal with Championship club Watford on Monday evening UK time ahead of Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou's squad selection announcement for next month's friendly with Ecuador in London.
Neill, who has been Australian skipper since October 2006, has not played club football since leaving J.League side Omiya Ardija in December and may be overlooked when Postecoglou names his squad for the March 5 friendly on Wednesday.
But the former Millwall, West Ham United, Blackburn Rovers and Everton man insists he is remaining calm regarding his chances of representing the Socceroos at a third-successive World Cup.
"He was going to announce the squad on Wednesday and he was going to get back to me on that situation," he told Fox Sports.
"He has to look at a lot of options at the moment because it's his last squad before he can pick his team for the middle of May, when the team meets up for the World Cup.
"I'm not going to read too much into it, whether I'm in or out.
"I know I need game time, as do a lot of other players who are just about to start a season. So there's no need for me to panic at the moment.
"I know the team put in a good performance when we played Costa Rica back in Sydney a few months ago. I'm hoping that's still in his memory when he comes to think about May."
National team business aside, Neill admitted on Twitter that it was a good feeling to have penned a contract with Watford for the remainder of the 2013/14 Championship season.
Excited to have signed for @watfordfcsayspic.twitter.com/wZ8S87Av4N— Lucas Neill (@LucasNeill) February 24, 2014
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Actress Dhansika had no Qualms About Smoking in 'Sinam'
Director Anand Murthy says actress Dhanshika, who plays a prostitute in the upcoming multi-lingual short film "Sinam", didn't hesitate even for a minute to smoke on screen as part of portraying her character.
Talking about Dhanshika's character, Murthy said, "It's easily her boldest role yet. When most male stars have stopped or having second thoughts about smoking on screen, Dhanshika took up this role with the right attitude. She had no qualms about smoking for the sake of her character."
Set against the backdrop of Kolkata, the film also stars model-turned-actress Bidita Bag. "Bidita plays a documentary filmmaker. The story is about these two characters and what happens when they cross paths. It will be a powerful story and the film will feature dialogues in Tamil as well as Bengali," the director said.
The film, which has music by G.V. Prakash Kumar, has dialogues in Bengali and Tamil. This will be Murthy's maiden short film. His directorial debut feature film "Thileepan", about a Sri Lankan martyr, is stuck due to financial crunch.
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Vadodara, Nov 29 (PTI) The Consulate of the United States, Australia, Indonesia, Rawanda, Turkey, Manitoba and Canada will take part in the five days Global Trade Show to be held in the city from December 1 to 5.
The trade show, organised by the Vadodara Chamber of Commerce and Industries (VCCI), aims to provide a good platform to young entrepreneurs and industrialists who can share their experience and encourage innovations on a global level, VCCI president Nilesh Shukla told PTI.
"We are excited that consulates from the seven countries are participating in the 10th VCCI Global Trade Show. It will putforth Vadodara as a commercial hub of Gujarat," he said.
Over 300 companies from the country and abroad have set up 750 stalls in 13 large structures spread over on 9 lakh sqft area at Navlakhi ground.
Shukla said, "This year, the exhibition moves beyond identifying new business opportunities to identifying new geographies and this global trade show will showcase our ability to match the pace of global transformation in industries and technologies and promote Make in India initiative of the Central government. PTI COR ARS


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After weeks of evasion and deflection, reminiscent of two illicit lovers keen to avoid scandal, the United States and Uzbekistan announced on October 12 that they had made a deal. Tashkent agreed to let the United States use not only its airspace but also its military and civilian infrastructure in the common cause of fighting terrorism. In return, Washington undertook a commitment to discuss any threats to Uzbekistan, implying its willingness to defend the host country if attacked by Afghanistan.
Though remote at present, the prospect of the Taliban regime attacking Uzbekistan cannot be ruled out. Much depends on what happens during the "search and rescue" and "humanitarian" missions by the US special forces operating from Uzbek airbases. In the course of such innocuous-sounding missions, the special forces frequently deploy helicopters and strike aircraft.
"If it means you have to take out half a dozen Taliban positions to 'rescue' your colleagues, then that is what you have got to do," explained an Uzbek military analyst in Tashkent. "Most people might sometimes find it hard to recognize [the difference between] a regular attack and [a] search and rescue [mission]." Equally, he added, "it could be considered 'humanitarian' to remove Taliban forces from a valley filled with civilians in need of food and medical supplies."
Washington has been complicit with the repressive Uzbek government for some time. Rustam Jumaev, chief spokesman for Uzbek President Islam Karimov, recently told the Washington Post that his country and the United States had been conducting covert anti-Taliban operations since mid-2000, and that significant security and military cooperation between Uzbekistan and the Pentagon had existed for "two to three years." This was a welcome departure from the Uzbek administration's usual secretiveness. Though the London Guardian had revealed on September 21 that two US Hercules transport planes, carrying surveillance equipment and 200 US military personnel in civilian clothes, had landed three days earlier at a military base near Tashkent on their way to Termez on the Uzbek-Afghan border, Uzbek officials would say only, "Our president is prepared to discuss anything with Washington."
Weeks later, an Uzbek spokesman revealed that, following telephone conversations between Presidents Karimov and George W. Bush, the former had agreed to let the Pentagon use Uzbek airspace in the fight against terrorism for security and humanitarian aims. And it was only after the visit to Tashkent of US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld in early October that an announcement was made about the imminent arrival of 1,000 soldiers from the US 10th Mountain Division, deployed to defend an airbase being used for search and rescue and humanitarian missions. Another contingent of 1,000 troops arrived soon after. Why the mountaineers were guarding the perimeter of an airbase remained a mystery until it became clear that the Uzbek government had handed over an airbase completely to the Pentagon.


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First things first- don't be put off by the cover art on this book. While it may look dark and gloomy the novel is actually a coming of age story about a fantasy universe. In Paul Hoffman's most recent novel The Left Hand of God we are transported to another time and place, just as any other fantasy novel. This novel may not be for us women but it is applicable to many of the young adults and boys in your life. Similar to his predecessors he has mastered the creativity and experimentation exhibited in many fantasy novels. As an individual I would not have chosen this book off the shelf for myself or for anyone else however disregarding my original ignorance I was quickly enveloped into the novel. As a virgin to the Fantasy genre –besides Harry Potter- Hoffman was descriptive and a good leader not only was I able to connect with his dialogues but also his descriptions.
This is an alternate world where the boys are destined for the Redeemers at a young age. Not only are they taught to fight -quite brutally- but a myriad of other skills which could lead to their dominance. The sanctuary is rife with men from across the country coming to leave their children in the hands of the brutal men. This institution turns the young careless boys into warriors for a war they are hoping to start. The boys are forced to conform and eat gruel at the prison like institution. Cale- the main character- is stronger than most and equally as suspicious of those around them, especially his captors. As he escapes his captors Cale travels to a new city where he is used once again for his unique expertise. In this're-imagined' world Cale is quickly transformed and becomes powerful and wanted by all. This is an amazing tale of pursuit and battle perfect for anyone interested in fantasy with a slight tinge of humor.
The redeemers rule the land with power and strength, sole authority over these boys, and answer to no one. The rule with such fear that all around them are afraid of them, well everyone except Cale who attempts to flee to Memphis. In this new city is a world of pleasure and lust amongst many other distractions. With the loss of their most precious warrior the Redeemers strike and Cale must come to terms with his abilities and the strength that he has.
Now when I first saw this novel I thought 'no, this will probably not work for MISS.' But I was wrong while this may not be perfect for you I am sure you know some teenager who is struggling with things and this novel is a perfect escape. The language is energetic and evasive at the same time where we are intrigued by the details of this story. We are left with many questions; why is the Lord of Discipline cutting apart girls? Arbell Swan-Neck's mute brother. There are many different questions and plot lines intermingling that it is hard to understand the result of this novel. However we must understand that this is the first of a triad. This novel is intended for those teenage sci-fi readers of the world.
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Flu continues to spread across the country, but the severity of illness may be going down in some regions, officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday, Jan.11.
In its weekly update on influenza, officials pointed to several flu activity measures that continued to rise and others that fell.
"The bottom line is, it's flu season, and most of the country is seeing influenza activity or has seen it, and it may continue for a number of weeks," CDC Director Tom Frieden said.
Flu is notoriously hard to predict. The dip in flu severity in some parts of the country — the South and Southeast — may be because fewer people went to the doctor during the holidays, officials said.
Flu was widespread in 47 states last week, up from 41 the week before, according to the latest CDC data for the week ending Jan. 5. The only states without widespread flu are California, Mississippi and Hawaii.
The number of states experiencing high levels of influenza-like illness fell to 24 from 29 the previous week, the CDC said. But more states reported moderate flu-like illness.
Each year, there tends to be an increase in flu activity toward the end of the year, followed by "a little notch downward," said Joseph Bresee, chief of epidemiology at CDC's influenza division. "I wouldn't be surprised if the curve went up next week."
Officials also said preliminary data show this year's flu vaccine to be about 62 percent effective, or moderately effective, in line with years past. That means someone who received the vaccine was 62 percent less likely to go to the doctor to be treated for flu.
This year's season started about a month earlier than normal and has hit hard. Higher-than-anticipated demand for vaccine has caused spot shortages across the country and made vaccine hard to find in some areas.
The proportion of death certificates that include "pneumonia or influenza" as the cause of death rose to 7.3 percent last week. That is just over the official "epidemic threshold" of 7.2 percent but is not unusual for this time of year.
The flu season runs from late September through late May, and influenza typically peaks in January or February, though sometimes later. In early December, the CDC said it was noticing an uptick in flu activity about a month before authorities typically see it.
Even though vaccine may be harder to find and the vaccine is "far less than we wish it would be," Frieden urged those who haven't done so to get vaccinated. "It's still the best tool by far we have to prevent the flu."


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Shot with a Novatron V600D and 3 Flash Heads.
Two had Umbrellas or Soft Boxes and the third had a snoot.
Got this off of Craigslist, and it has been fun to play with.
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Writing for Woman's World Magazine and others. Half critique. Half blog. Half not so hot with math.
Friday, September 20, 2013
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Hey Jody.
You are right on. This is a great story. I laughed and stayed with it all the way. I loved the characters. Being a mother-in-law and ex-law enforcement, I can relate to both sides. Good job Herschel. Look forward to the next story.
- September 21, 2013 at 3:12 PM
Fun, well constructed story with some good banter between the two, although I found it harder than you and Kathye did to ignore the fact that the detective was discussing a case he was still investigating so freely with his ma-in-law. A voice kept saying in my head, 'shut up, you shouldn't be doing this'! I got the clue - I've had to reset too many digital clocks after power cuts for that to pass me by - but that wasn't a problem as it makes you feel vaguely clever for a few seconds to spot it. One of the more enjoyable ones, I thought.
- September 23, 2013 at 1:57 PM
I am kinda late in putting in my 2 cents, but my subscription ran out before I renewed it and I had to pick the current copy of WW up on the grocery magazine stand today. Loved this guy's writing. What a smoothie! Hey, the mother in law wormed it out of the detective. I am sure it happens.
My only thought about the obvious clue was that it could have been more subtle if the kitchen wall clock had been set ten minutes slow and it was actually a battery clock that would not have been affected by a power interruption.
- September 25, 2013 at 4:13 AM
- Jody E. Lebel said...
I'm sort of surprised the author hasn't chimed in here. He sure had a hissy fit when I 'didn't like' his story and had plenty to say then. Now he turns in a winner, everybody tells him so, and he can't be bothered to say thanks to anyone. Even if he doesn't care for me, there are other people he should have given a nod to. Story reviews can swing either way. It's part of a writer's life. Lesson: learn to deal with it gracefully.
- September 25, 2013 at 10:31 AM
- Herschel Cozine said...
One reason I have not commented was simply that I have not accessed your blog site since our go round a few months ago. I was alerted to this and saw the comments. I am, of course, pleased that the story was well received.
For the record, although it may appear I was upset about your previous review, that was not the reason I blogged. I was commenting on the blog in general. I have no problem with my stories being critiqued, whether positive or negative. I simply felt in this case that the criticisms were not well founded. Be that as it may, I have made the decision to keep my silence whether the reviews are good or bad. Everyone has their take on it. Fair enough. And I have no personal animosity against you. None of this should be personal.
- September 25, 2013 at 12:46 PM
- Jody E. Lebel said...
@ Herschel. Very nice hearing from you. I kind of thought I might have to pry you out a little bit and I'm glad you responded. When a story is a hit, people want to talk about it.
This story was a delight. And I'm not saying that because of our lengthy discussion last time. I call them as I see them. Your pacing was perfect. The dialogue was strong. The deep POV writing enriched the scene. I thought the characterization was spot on. They made me smile. These two could become the next Chunky and Mrs. Potts.
I have commented before about police not discussing open cases with civilians, but they certainly do in cozy mysteries and they also really do it in real life. Your poor detective hasn't got a chance with Gladys around poking at him.
You raised the bar for yourself with this story.
- September 25, 2013 at 3:29 PM
- Herschel Cozine said...
I am gratified, of course, that those who have commented found this story to their liking. And I am hopeful that there will be more of them with Gladys and her nameless son-in-law. Using her as the information pipe, as you know, is a "literary" tool and the reader's indulgence must be used to make it work. I am not smart enough to find an alternate. Besides, I am sure that in real life cases are discussed within a family even though it is not approved procedure.
As for becoming the next Chunky and Mrs. Potts, I am afraid I don't have enough ideas to compete with John on that score. But thanks for the comparison. He practically owns the page.
- September 25, 2013 at 4:35 PM
You're right, of course, Herschel, there must be detectives who chat about active cases with their families, even if they shouldn't. My other half recently did jury service here in the UK and everyone on it was sworn to secrecy until the trial was over. He honoured that pledge 100%, wouldn't tell us a single thing about it until the verdict was in, but maybe if it was a job, not just a week-long stint, it might be harder to keep quiet. Anyway, it was a good way to reveal the story and I hope you come up with more plot-lines for these two, although I do sympathise with that poor man, having Gladys forever on his case.
- September 26, 2013 at 8:35 AM


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We have officially started the 2017 Summer Sampler Series! I'm so excited about this quilt. I love stars and medallion quilts, so I can't imagine a better way to spend the summer. We kicked off with the Millcreek Star pattern (Week 1) by Katie of Swim, Bike, Quilt and the Tilted Star pattern (Week 2) by Karen of Karen Lewis Textiles.
I am following the V&Co ombre fabric layout, so I made both my blocks in the 6″ x 6″ size. (The exact fabrics I'm using are listed at the end of this linked blog post.)
My Millcreek Star block mixes pink and orange ombre fabrics and my Tilted Star block mixes purple and pink ombre fabric. I've had a few questions related to how/why I'm using ombre fabric. I'm using ombre fabric to get the most "bang" for my fabric dollar. I am able to cut into different areas of my 1/2 yard and get different colors. This is awesome! So if I want three or four different shades of purple for a block, I just cut into three or four different sections of the fabric. Yes, my fabric looks like swiss cheese. But I don't mind.
It is not too late to join in the quilt along. When you purchase the pattern, you will immediately receive all the block patterns release up to that date.
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Specifically, I'm interested to know if you try to split your vacation time 50/50 between your family, and your significant other's family.
Also, a second question. Do you stay at someone's house, or a hotel? If both sets lived in the same area, would you be more likely to stay at your own parents' home, or your SO's parents' home?


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