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- HIV/AIDS is like "hush-hush" says one man who tested positive this year
- Advocates say they can't post red ribbons on their offices because of stigma
- New HIV infection rates are increasing in northern Florida city
When the topic of HIV/AIDS enters a conversation, Earl Thompson hears that it's "just what gays get."
"It's not a gay disease," said Thompson. "It's a human disease."
When a person gets a disease like cancer, support pours in, said Thompson, a slender 27-year-old with a boyish face. Family and friends fund raise and make sure their loved one gets proper care. But that's not the case with HIV.
"It's like hush-hush," said Thompson, a Jacksonville native, who learned before his birthday in April that he has HIV. "You feel unlovable. You feel tainted. They're going to point a finger at me and be judging me.
"Just from the community, I know they don't talk about it. Jacksonville has many years before we're close to Miami, Orlando or Tampa. If something goes wrong, you don't talk about it."
It's a problem all across the Bible Belt. The Southeast is disproportionately struck with higher HIV/AIDS rates than much of the rest of the country.
Dealing with the epidemic in the South "is extremely challenging, because the stigma and discrimination is worse," said Dr. Kevin Fenton, director of the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "There is less discourse around prevention, sexual health, comprehensive sex education in schools or having strong, community-based advocacy activities."
Jacksonville has the fifth-highest number of AIDS diagnoses among U.S. cities, according to CDC statistics from 2008.
The state says this could have been a statistical aberration because surveillance methods and HIV/AIDS reporting laws changed in Florida in 2007, causing fluctuations in the data.
But local HIV advocates in northeast Florida say the problem is a real one, not just a statistical blip.
"Here in Jacksonville, we're kind of the buckle in the Bible belt," said Donna Fuchs, executive director of Northeast Florida AIDS Network. "HIV carries a huge stigma in our city."
Fuchs said the organization had trouble finding office space in 2000. One property owner refused to rent to the group, saying he didn't want people with AIDS in his buildings.
Today, the office sits on a quiet, tree-lined street with a simple sign that reads: NFAN. A red ribbon, the ubiquitous sign for HIV/AIDS, usually adorns the logo for the organization. But not here.
"Clients didn't want a red ribbon on the door," said Fuchs. "We had to take it down."
Four blocks away, there is another HIV organization -- one named for NBA star Magic Johnson, who revealed in 1991 that he is HIV-positive.
When that clinic opened a decade ago, the ribbon-cutting ceremony was held inside the lobby. Organizers moved the event indoors because people feared being seen and associated with the disease.
Today, that one-story clinic tucked behind a towering magnolia tree no longer bears Johnson's name.
"The only way we can get people to come through the front door is to create a fictitious name." said Todd Reese, associate director of Health Care Center operations at the AIDS Healthcare Foundation. "No one walks into any building or floor that has any association with HIV."
Although visible HIV signs may be scrubbed from public view, the epidemic has worsened.
HIV cases in Duval County, which mostly consists of Jacksonville, increased by 33% in the first half of 2011. This year, the county Health Department reports an increase in new cases.
"It's really not acceptable," said Dr. Bob Harmon, the county's Health Department director. "This disease is ruining lives, and it's still killing people, especially low-income people who don't get tested enough and who don't get treated early."
Several HIV/AIDS advocates in Jacksonville criticized sex education in schools that emphasized abstinence. The mentality is that HIV/AIDS is not an issue here, several advocates said.
"Denial is the biggest problem," said Reese.
And those who reveal their HIV status struggle to find acceptance.
Thompson observed that some people who knew about his HIV status avoided physical contact with him. In social settings, they watched their drinks to make sure their glasses didn't get mixed up.
"Sometimes you feel like a pin cushion, like you're never going to find acceptance," Thompson said. "You feel like you're going to be looked at as a disease, not as a person."
What perpetuates the epidemic is a social issue, Reese said.
In Florida, the HIV/AIDS focus has historically been placed in southern part of the state. Some of the earliest HIV cases were found in Miami and in the Haitian immigrant population in South Florida. Miami still struggles with new HIV/AIDS cases; often, it has the highest AIDS rates in the country.
"You can go to Miami and you can put up a billboard, you can talk about condoms, AIDS and sex," Reese said. "You can't do that in Jacksonville. People will be offended. They don't want to talk about it or see it. They don't want to see billboards about it."
And Jacksonville is no small town: It has about 821,000 residents.
It's a different population, said Harmon.
"In north Florida, our population profile is more like Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi than it is central and south Florida. That generally means higher rates of poverty, lower rates of completing high school and college, and higher percentage of African-American population."
Duval County has a high percentage of African-Americans, and in Jacksonville, 71% of the total HIV cases are African-Americans.
Wade Price, 46, is a black gay man, proud father of three and grandfather of three.
He keeps a half-dozen orange prescription bottles of anti-HIV medications on his nightstand next to his red leather-bound Bible. The pages of his well-worn Bible are patchworks of green and orange highlights. He reads scriptures every night and attends a Baptist church twice a week.
Because his faith is crucial, Price decided to tell the head minister of his church how he struggled with being gay. He wanted to have prayer meetings with ministers and start a church support group.
Price told the minister: "I'm not the only one. Lots of people are keeping quiet, living double lives."
The minister rebuffed him, saying, "Wow, it's times like this, I don't like being a minister."
"That's one aspect of black churches," Price said. "They want to turn blind eyes to it. ... I'm fighting this battle on my own."
Price left that church and found another one last month that is more accepting.
"We pretend it's not happening," Price said. "The virus is being spread. You want to pretend like sex isn't happening. They say, 'Condoms, oh, no! That's not for God!' What's not for God is living with ignorance."
The social climate in northern Florida tends to be more conservative, said Harmon.
"There may be a reluctance to talk about this in the family, in the church, in other social settings and to perhaps ignore it," he said.
But there are signs of change. Churches in the community have started to talk about the HIV/AIDS epidemic, said Veronica Hicks, 50.
Hicks has never felt the need to hide her AIDS diagnosis and told her fellow church members and her pastor.
"They embrace me with it," she said. And Hicks's church has already started an HIV/AIDS testing and awareness ministry in Jacksonville.
While stigma persists in the community, it's getting better, she said.
She reported seeing growing HIV support groups, increasing turnout at community HIV/AIDS events and a recent line of people waiting to get tested at a mobile clinic.
"It shows me that people are willing to become more educated because HIV is prevalent and relevant."


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I grew up three blocks from Piper's Alley in Old Town, the new home for Chicago Live!, which begins its eight-week winter season Thursday night at 6:30 p.m.
As many of you know, and I was glad to see you in the audience, I previously hosted the show for five seasons in the downstairs space at the venerable and beautiful Chicago Theatre.
I enjoyed that tremendously, for even though it taxed my interviewing skills (how does one move from talking on stage with Cookie Monster one moment to Mayor Rahm Emanuel the next?), the space whispered to me of the history of the theater and the Loop.
History is important to me and one part of every Chicago Live! show is something called the Almanac, a sound-words-video look back at a specific year in the city's past. This has been a challenging and rewarding thing to create and has taught me many things about the city in which I have lived and worked and played.
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There is no doubt that being back where I came from in Old Town will help spark memories of growing up there, visiting the offices of 43rd Ward Ald. Mathias "Paddy" Bauler, famous for spouting "Chicago ain't ready for reform" after Richard J. Daley's 1955 election as mayor; playing baseball with Cubs' great Billy Williams on the La Salle school playground; and long nights at the Ale House and O'Rourke's ... well, maybe not those.
There is really no telling what will pop up in the Almanac or on stage. Feel free to
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Marcus Ericsson won a hectic GP2 feature race at Spa-Francorchamps after Nigel Melker suffered a huge crash at Eau Rouge that resulted in a lengthily stoppage.
Ericsson eventually finished comfortably ahead of James Calado after building a lead following the restart. However, the race was closely fought for the most part and packed with incidents. Melker's accident was by far the biggest as he over corrected a slide in Eau Rouge and speared off the circuit and into the tyre barriers. He was clearly conscious after the accident and tried to get out of the car before marshals came to his aid.
There was then a long safety car period as he was carefully transferred to an ambulance. The frontrunners decided to pit, with Rio Haryanto, who had started on pole but lost the lead, coming out in front. However, his cold tyres caught him by surprise and he spun off as he rejoined behind the safety car.
The ambulance then took to the track and there was a bizarre moment as it led 20-odd GP2 cars through Les Combes. At that point the race director rightly decided to red flag the race and Melker was flown out of the circuit by helicopter. However, without the medical helicopter at the circuit the race was not allowed to restart and that resulted in the drivers waiting for over 30 minutes on the grid. Some chose to answer a call of nature in the nearby paddock, while others relieved themselves against the pit wall.
When the race did restart it was Giedo van der Garde that led the field away under a rolling start because he opted not to pit under the safety car. Ericsson was the highest placed driver who had made a mandatory pit stop and did himself a huge favour by overtaking Simon Trummer, who had not made a pit stop, and using the Arden car as a buffer to build up a gap over Calado. By the time every car had visited the pits the road was clear for Ericsson to take his first victory since Valencia 2010.
Championship challenger Davide Valsecchi finished third, but his result was still provisional at the time of writing as the stewards were investigating an unsafe release from his pit stop that caused Fabio Onidi to take avoiding action and stall. Josef Kral finished fourth ahead of van der Garde and Luiz Razia, who saw his championship lead reduced to zero by Valsecchi (assuming the result stands).
Julian Leal finished seventh ahead of Felipe Nasr, who took eighth and pole position for the sprint race by overtaking Stephane Richelmi out of the final corner. Haryanto recovered to tenth to take the final point on offer. Esteban Gutierrez finished just outside the points after being served with a drive-through penalty for overtaking his team-mate under yellow flags early in the race.


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TNT's "Franklin & Bash" Kicks Off Production on Season 3
TNT's Light-Hearted Legal Drama Stars Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer,
With New Cast Member Heather Locklear
TNT's Franklin & Bash has begun production on what is certain to be a memorable third season. Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer star in the popular legal drama, which this season will welcome new cast member Heather Locklear.
TNT has 10 episodes on tap for the third season of Franklin & Bash, which is scheduled to launch this summer.
About TNT's Franklin & Bash
TNT's Franklin & Bash stars Breckin Meyer as Jared Franklin and Mark-Paul Gosselaar as Peter Bash, two young, fly-by-the-seat-of-their-pants street lawyers who caused a seismic culture clash when they joined a legendary, button-down law firm. Jared loves sticking it to authority every chance he gets. Peter, meanwhile, has a knack for connecting with judge and jury any way he can.
This season, Heather Locklear joins the Franklin & Bash cast as Rachel King, the firm's newest partner. She's a stunning trial lawyer with stiletto heels and clothes tailored within an inch of their life. Malcolm McDowell returns as Renaissance man Stanton Infeld, the brilliant and eccentrically spontaneous patriarch of the law firm. Also starring are Reed Diamond, Dana Davis and Kumail Nanjiani.
In its second season last summer, Franklin & Bash averaged 4.3 million viewers, up 10% over its first season. The buddy drama also averaged 1.8 million adults 18-49 and 2.0 million adults 25-54.
Franklin & Bash is produced by Four Sycamore Productions, Left Coast Productions and FanFare Productions in association with Sony Pictures Television. Jamie Tarses, Jason Ensler, Kevin Falls, Matthew McGuinness and Bill Chais serve as executive producers.
About TNT
TNT is television's destination for drama. Seen in 99 million households and ranking among cable's top networks, TNT is home to such original drama series as Rizzoli & Isles, Falling Skies, Dallas, Major Crimes, Perception, Franklin & Bash, Southland and the upcoming Monday Mornings. The network also features dramatic unscripted originals like the upcoming Boston's Finest, 72 Hours and The Hero. In addition, TNT is the cable home to popular dramas like Castle, The Mentalist, Bones, Supernatural, Smallville and Law & Order; primetime specials, such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards�; blockbuster movies; and championship sports coverage, including NASCAR, the NBA and the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship.
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Topic Page: Strasbourg
(sträzbōr'), Ger. Strassburg, city (1990 pop. 255,931), capital of Bas-Rhin dept., NE France, on the Ill River near its junction with the Rhine. It is the intellectual and commercial capital of Alsace. The city's chief industries are metal casting, machine and tool construction, oil and gas refining, and boatbuilding. Strasbourg's goose-liver pâté and beer are famous. Iron, potassium, gasoline, and numerous industrial products are shipped through Strasbourg's great port on the Rhine. The city has an important nuclear research center. It hosts a long-running music festival and has an opera company and several museums.
In Roman times Strasbourg was called Argentoratum and was an important city in the province of Upper Germany. It became an episcopal see in the 4th cent. Destroyed by the Huns in the 5th cent., the city was rebuilt and called Strateburgum [city of roadways]. After becoming part of the Holy Roman Empire in 923, Strasbourg, with the surrounding rural area, came under the temporal rule of its bishops. Its location at the crossroads of Flanders, Italy, France, and central Europe made it an important commercial center. In 1262, after some struggles with the bishops, the burghers secured the status of a free imperial city for the city proper. An upheaval in 1332 established a corporate government in which the guilds played a leading role.
Medieval German literature reached its height in Strasbourg with Gottfried von Strassburg. There also Johann Gutenberg's printing press may have been invented (15th cent.). Strasbourg accepted the Reformation in the 1520s under the leadership of Martin Bucer and became an important Protestant center. The Univ. of Strasbourg, founded in the 16th cent. as a Protestant university, numbered Goethe and Metternich among its students. The city's prosperity began to decline in the early 17th cent. and was severely damaged by the Thirty Years War (1618–48). In 1681, Louis XIV seized Strasbourg, which was confirmed in French possession by the Treaty of Ryswick (1697). The persecutions of French Protestants after 1685 were not carried into Strasbourg, which raised little objection to the annexation. The city enthusiastically supported the French Revolution and thereafter increasingly adopted French customs and speech.
Bombarded by the Prussians during the Franco-Prussian War, Strasbourg was ceded to Germany by the Treaty of Frankfurt (1871). It was recovered by France in 1919, following World War I. The city was occupied by the Germans and severely damaged in World War II. Most historical monuments, however, were saved. Chief among these is the Roman Catholic cathedral, begun in 1015 and completed in 1439. It has a famous astronomic clock installed in 1574.
After the war, the city expanded toward the east and south; in 1967 some 30 neighboring towns were absorbed into a new Community of Strasbourg. In 1949, Strasbourg became the seat of the Council of Europe. Strasbourg is now also the seat of the European Court of Human Rights and the European Union's European Parliament.
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We are flu-central here at Another Lunch headquarters. Boo to the flu.
Since a cute holiday for making themed lunches is fast approaching I thought I'd do a quick round-up of past St. Patrick's Day lunches. It helped get my juices flowing and rusty creative gears turning, maybe it will do the same for someone else too. :)
Clicking on the title of each bento will take you to the original post to read more details about the lunch.
A Little Luck o' the Irish Bento (with a bit o' gold for the lil lad)
A Colorful Spot for the Leprechaun Kind (my favorite St. Pat's bento)
The Ubiquitous Green Colored Bento
Over the Rainbow Bento
and a bonus... (or is it?)
Green Muffin Tin Lunch
Honestly, this one makes me feel a little queasy looking at it. And I don't think that's just the flu talking.
The other week I was sorting through some bento supplies and found some really cute Pot of Gold Picks that I didn't know I had, so those are likely to make an appearance. I think St. Patrick's Day bentos are one of my very favorite themes to play with. :)


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Cycling For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition)
Riding a bicycle is a magnificent thing to do. Cycling is good for your health, your purse, your community and your planet. Turning over the pedals is always fun, but some things are handy to know so that you choose the right bike and the right gear and ride safely and confidently on the roads or paths you need to travel.
Staying Safe on the Road and Being Seen on a Bike
You can be the best cyclist in the world, but you're still vulnerable on a bike. Forewarned is forearmed, so keep yourself safe with these tips on how to keep yourself out of trouble on the roads:
Visibility is key: Wear bright clothes and be sure to stay in a position where other traffic can see you.
Get some company: If you're new to riding on roads, get a friend with a bike to show you how – there's always safety in numbers.
Car doors: When riding alongside parked cars, be wary of doors flying open in your path. Slow down and keep your eyes peeled.
Don't hug the kerb: Don't let other traffic think that squeezing past you in the same lane is safe – it's not. Stay a metre from the kerb and drivers can see you more easily from every direction.
Eye contact: You can't be sure a driver knows you're there until you make eye contact. Don't be afraid to wave just to make sure you've been seen.
The rules: Make sure you know the rules of the road for cyclists. You make yourself safer if you know what they are. Check out the Highway Code online.
Stay safe: No matter what the rules are, if you think a junction isn't safe for you, get off your bike and make your way round as a pedestrian.
Browsing the Range of Bicycles Available
So you've decided to take up cycling, but you're missing that vital piece of kit – a bike! Unless you already know exactly what type of bike you want, a good piece of advice is to take your time and really consider what you'll be doing with your bike and where you'll be riding it, or you might come away with something that isn't a good match.
Check out this list of different bike styles and consider the things they're good for before you make that trip to the bike shop:
Road bikes: These bikes are meant for riding fast, in a bent forward position, on roads. They have curved handlebars and can be very light – and very expensive. Road bikes are good for racing, training and fast commuting.
Mountain bikes (MTBs): These tough bikes either have front or dual (front and back) suspension. They have wide, knobbly tyres to grip any surface and gearing to help with steep uphill climbs. MTBs are great for trails and off-roading, but you can also use them for a comfortable, less speedy commute (although you might want to think about getting smoother tyres for commuting).
Cruisers: The curvy frames, wide saddles and colours of these bikes create a style statement that can't be denied. Cruisers generally have no gears, or just three, a back-pedal rear brake and are great for short trips but not usually ideal for fast or long journeys.
Comfort bikes: These bikes are a safe and steady option for anyone who wants a gentle and comfortable ride. They usually have a wide, low saddle, often with seat suspension, and allow you to ride in an upright position. Some are made with better quality components that enable longer rides.
Hybrids, city bikes, exercise bikes and flat-bar road bikes: While the definitions for these bikes may blur and merge a little, all are designed for medium-paced to slightly faster cycling. They have straight handlebars and allow a more upright riding position than a road bike.
Touring bikes: These bikes are meant for covering long distances while also carrying all your kit. They tend to have drop handlebars, to give you a variety of positions to stop you from getting tired, and racks to clip your bags to. The frames and wheels are strong and they have lots of gears to get you over any mountain range that stands in your way. Touring bikes make a good all-round choice for a keen rider.
Folding bikes: You can fold and pack up these bikes in a matter of seconds – and you can ride pretty fast and far on them, too.
BMX bikes: These bikes may be small, but they're not just for kids. BMXs are great for flips, rolls and grinds, but not the best for travelling further than the local skateboard park.
Fixies: These bikes look like road bikes, but they have no gears and the fixed-wheel system means you can't freewheel, so if the back wheel is turning, so are the pedals. Fixies are great for being cool and urban.
Tandems: These bikes offer two saddles, two sets of pedals and handlebars, two wheels and two riders. While often chosen by lovers, tandems are also great for people who can't (for medical or physical reasons) ride a bike on their own.
Making Cycling a Part of Your Daily Life
When you're new to cycling, or if you haven't cycled regularly for a while, you might see the prospect of making cycling a part of your daily routing as something of a challenge. But cycling more is easy – you just need to think ahead and plan a little. Spend time in the saddle on a regular basis and you'll save yourself money and get fit at the same time.
Here are a few ways to make cycling part of your daily routine:
It's not all or nothing: You don't have to commute every day if at first it seems too much. Plan out your week, fitting in the amount of cycling that suits you.
You don't have to ride all the way: Ride to the station, or ride to a station further down the line. Cycle as much as you have time for.
Keep your helmet next to your car keys: When you're heading out to the shops, ride instead of driving. You get there quicker and, if you only take a small backpack or pannier, you're very likely to spend less.
Cycle with the children to school: Healthy exercise for everyone and you get to avoid that congestion outside the school.
Find a safer route: Just because you drive on main roads, doesn't mean you have to cycle on them. Find a safer, quieter route and you'll feel much happier setting off in the morning.
Motivate yourself: Don't tell yourself that you can't – keep reminding yourself that you can. You'll feel much better when you do.
Kitting Yourself Out with Cycling Gear
Like any activity, you need to gather certain pieces of equipment to get the most from cycling and to stay safe whilst you do so. Make sure that the following pieces of kit are on your shopping list when you head out to buy your bike:
Helmet: Wearing a helmet isn't compulsory but most people think doing so is a good idea. Helmets are designed to lessen injury should you have the unlikely misfortune of being in an accident or falling off your bike.
Lights: Lights are required by law and are essential for your safety if riding at night.
Bell (or horn): A good idea if your bike route involves sharing trails or paths with pedestrians.
Shorts, jerseys and other bicycle clothing: If you're racing, the right gear is essential. Even if cycling more recreationally, you may prefer to wear cycle-specific clothing. Get it at the bike shop or look online.
Pump: Essential for getting air in your tyres.
Cage and bottle: A convenient way to stay hydrated while you cycle.
Baskets, panniers and racks: A basket up front is very handy for small items or shopping. Panniers, bags that hang either side of your back wheel, are great for larger loads.
Gathering Essential Equipment for Cycle Rides
Things can sometimes go wrong on a bike ride, so it makes sense to carry with you a few simple pieces of kit so that you can deal with the problems you're most likely to encounter. On longer rides, you'll want to pack a few extras so you can get the most from your trip. Here are a few suggestions:
Essentials for local bicycle trips
Even when you don't plan to ride all that far from home, find space in your pack for these items:
Allen keys (in the size you need for your bike)
Chain or D-lock
Pump and puncture repair kit
Spanner (if required to remove the wheel)
Spare inner tube (quicker than fixing a hole)
Tyre levers (for removing tyres)
Essentials for longer cycling trips
If you're heading further afield, take all the bits and pieces in the preceding list, along with the following:
Cable ties (can fix just about anything!)
Elemental protection (in case of rain or cold weather)
Fuel (in the form of food)
Map or GPS device
Phrasebook (if travelling to a country where you don't speak the language)
Spare spokes, chain links and other bike tools
Water (enough to keep hydrated)


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This new trailer for Underworld Awakening exposes a lot more of the story line. Which may or may not be a good thing, depending on how you feel about adding small children to revive a dead franchise. But hey, Kate Beckinsale...in rubber! Let the Lycan whipping begin!
As you can see in this trailer, Selene has been "asleep" for 12 years. And in that time, the war between werewolves and vampires changed. Now the humans are fighting the supernaturals, and their secret weapon is this hybrid child who sometimes wears black lipstick!
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In considering the history of Edo kyōka we are confronted with the problem of whether to regard Tenmei kyōka as a natural development of the Kamigata style of Teiryū Yukikaze and his coterie, or of Mitoku Bokuyō and others of the previous generation.
Is Teiryū Yukikaze another name for Nagata Teiryū 永田貞柳 (1654-1734), aka Yuensai 油煙斉, the "early Edo kyōka poet [who was] born into an Osaka confectioner's household, [and who] in 1729 [published] Kyōka Iezuto (Mad Poems as Gifts for Home)," and who is known for a sense humor that "specialized in the juxtaposition of the elegant with the vulgar"(PCCJL, 207)? And what about this Mitoku Bokuyō? Is this another name for Nakarai Bokuyō 半井卜養 (1607-1678), that "Early Edo kyōka, haikai poet, physician [who …] played a part in the redefinition of haikai, having 171 stanzas included in Matsue Shigeyori's collection, Enoko shū [… and who…] also acquired a name for himself in prose. [… and whose…] haikai collection, Yakko Haikai (Haikai in Slave Language, 1667) preceded his kyōka collection, Bokuyō Kyoukashū 卜養狂歌集, which apparently came out within a few years of his death" (Princeton Companion, 208)? Or are these two people, Mitoku and Bokuyō? Again, why didn't Professor Chiba include footnotes in his 『日本近代文学評論選』!?
Next, we have this sentence:
Perhaps it was this that sent the kyōka market into a sudden crash after the Bunka era.
What's this business about 「佣を作つた」? I think 佣 itself is a kind of ancient figurine or doll, but I'm not sure how it relates to the sentence.
And in the following sentence there is the problematic phrase, 放昿自在の世界:
It bespeaks the exquisite temperament of Tenmei kyōka that when these authors, having defined the parameters of their art, finally emerged from their aliases to reveal their naked selves, their freely illuminating world suddenly disappeared, leaving in its trace only sordid people and second-rate goods.
This next sentence has a rather abstruse line from A Treatise of Ten Rules embedded in it, which I'm not sure how to translate:
It makes little sense at this point to start quoting from A Treatise of Ten Rules ("Visitors show up after hours, Pioneer of the shadows, Confucius . . . ") in an effort to trace kyōshi to its source.
In the sentence that follows there is a reference to the "Ominaeshi," which is either a kind of plant of the title of a Noh play (again, Professor Chiba, not known for his footnotes).
If your goal is to seek the essence of this "poetic madness," you could probably also count among your findings the autumn poems from volume one of the Ikanrōeishū or the Noh play Ominaeshi.
Next, here's a poem in the Chinese style called "On Parting with Courtesan Kasen of the Gomeirō Brothel,"by Ōta Nanpo. Having only the vaguest idea of what it means, I've turned it into mush:
At night he is led by her sleeve into the bedroom
And the next morning she sees him as far as the entrance gate.
Answer, if one of the young courtesans-in-training asks how the night went:
"One-hearted as a lukewarm love letter."
I should point out that Ōta Nanpo's poem alludes to the following Tang dynasty poem by Wang Changling (698-795), called "At Hibiscus Inn (Parting with Hsin Chien)," which has thankfully already been translated by Witter Bynner in his Three Hundred Poems of the Tang Dynasty.
With this cold night-rain hiding the river, you have come into Wu.
In the level dawn, all alone, you will be starting for the mountain of Ch'u.
Answer, if they ask of me at Lo-yang:
"One-hearted as ice in a crystal vase."
Next, will someone please tell me who this Hanka Sanjin 半可山人 character is, and also what his Myō 妙 is— is it the title of a work, or a particularly quality that his works possess? I think he's the author/compiler of the Hanka Sanjin Shishō 半可山人詩鈔, a collection of comic poems written in Chinese, but I'm not even sure about this. Also, did he even write a version of Chūshingura: The Storehouse of Loyal Retainers, as Ishikawa implies? Here are the two problematic sentences:
Indeed, there are many kyōshi poets who excel Nanpo in craftsmanship. Hanka Sanjin's Myō, for example, has received acclaim from the world. And doubtless it is true that the eleventh chapter of his Chūshingura: The Storehouse of Loyal Retainers displays certain features of Confucianism.
And finally, quoting Santō Kyōden quoting Tang-dynasty poet Cui Guofu, Ishikawa mentions these lines from the fifth book of the Selection of Tang Poems (poem 119). Unfortunately, no English translation exists, and I have therefore turned this poem too into mush.
The grass within Ever-Faithful Palace
Each year the places of sorrow
Trespassing on the footprints of bejeweled boots
Not letting [him] ascend the jeweled stairs.


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Travel insurance can provide you coverage for medical expenses, trip cancellation, trip interruption, baggage damage or loss, and much more. Plus, most plans come equipped with travel assistance to help with anything from tracing lost luggage to coordinating medical evacuations from cruise ships or remote islands. For example, every Travel Guard insurance plan comes with a 24-hour travel assistance hotline to help their travelers anytime, anywhere.
Here's one example of how travel insurance could rescue you. Let's say you purchase a travel insurance and assistance plan for a family cruise you're about to go on. While you're on board, your spouse unexpectedly gets extremely ill, and the cruise ship's doctor recommends that they be admitted to the nearest appropriate medical facility for proper care. You call your travel insurance company, and they can quickly arrange for medical evacuation by air ambulance to a hospital for further evaluation. Your adult children, who are on the cruise with you, remain on the ship to continue the cruise.
To complicate matters further, let's say your luggage never even arrived on board the ship at the start of the cruise. Using the BagTrak program, Travel Guard is able to track down your luggage and return it to you, helping avoid yet another mishap.
In the meantime, your spouse's condition starts to improve, and your loved one is soon cleared to travel. Travel Guard relays a message to the cruise line to inform your children that they would see you when you get back home.
From coordinating your spouse's medical evacuation and treatment, to tracking down your luggage and arranging your hotel while your spouse was in the hospital, your travel insurance coverage helps soften the blow of this otherwise traumatic experience. In addition, your family is reimbursed for all covered medical expenses, trip interruption, travel delay and luggage delay expenses, which could have totaled in the tens of thousands.
Please remember that every case is different. Be sure to check your specific travel insurance policy so you know what is covered.
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Constructing Melodic Jazz Improvisation
(A Comprehensive Approach for Beginning and Intermediate Levels)Brian Kane - Jazz Path Publishing
Constructing Melodic Jazz Improvisation
(A Comprehensive Approach for Beginning and Intermediate Levels)Brian Kane - Jazz Path Publishing
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"Constructing Melodic Jazz Improvisation" teaches style, phrasing control, solo development, creative content and not the typical "memorize the scale and pattern" approach. It was designed to meet all of the national standards and frameworks for music education. Students sing, perform on instruments, improvise, compose, read music, listen, analyze, critique, connect music to language, and learn the basic evolution of jazz improvisation. This book is specifically designed for beginning and intermediate level musicians in middle school through high school. All exercises are accessible and appropriate for musicians with basic skill levels, but can be easily adapted to include even the most advanced college level students. The 52-track CD includes 12 play along tracks and 40 example solos that demonstrate the techniques used within the book. The demonstration tracks are played by saxophone, trumpet and trombone. Each example solo is transcribed and included in the book. Ten chapters and hundreds of exercises progressively explore jazz improvisation from creative, melodic and technical perspectives in this 168-page book with a 52-track CD. Highly recommended!
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Charanga Tropical features the classic charanga instrumentation of flute, three violins, vocalists, and full Latin rhythm section. The group is one of just a few charanga groups performing in the United States. Band repertoire feature classic danzónes as well as a vibrant mix of modern salsa and original compositions. The ensemble has appeared at festivals and other venues throughout the Upper Midwest.
Charanga Tropical was founded in 2006 by longtime jazz saxophonist turned Latin flutist Doug Little. Little traveled to Cuba in 2002 as part of a Jerome Foundation Travel/Study grant. Over the next decade he returned to Cuba multiple times, spending nearly a year apprenticing with master Cuban musicians, composers, and musicologists.


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Packing for a Doggie Photo Session
A dog photographer's camera bag is filled with much more than photography equipment. Remember to pack these dog-specific accessories to make your photo session more enjoyable for you and your dog:
Treats: Whatever your dog goes crazy for!
Treat bag: With one of these clipped to your belt, you don't have to go digging in your pockets for that next treat.
Water: All those treats are bound to make him thirsty.
Toys: Choose the ones he likes best and responds to.
Noisemakers: Purchase dog toy replacement squeakers online, but be prepared with other sounds as well! Try dog training clickers, a kazoo, or even those crazy ringtones on your cellphone!
Retractable leash: These little gems are a lifesaver if you decide to remove your dog's leash in postprocessing because they're thinner than most leashes. Just be sure you know how to put on the brakes before you venture out to the park.
Slobber rag: In case things get messy.


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"Lexicon" (The Penguin Press), by Max Barry
The power of words and the consequences of using them inappropriately are explored in fascinating ways in Max Barry's latest novel, "Lexicon."
A group of people known as "poets" can use specific words and phrases to compel and persuade another person to commit acts he or she normally wouldn't think of doing. A man named Wil gets off a plane in Portland, Ore., and is accosted in the restroom before he can pick up his luggage. The thugs ask him strange questions about what he remembers and "why did you do it?" A quick escape ends in a shootout, and Wil is kidnapped.
A young orphan girl named Emily uses her gift of manipulation to do card tricks for money on the streets of San Francisco. Someone sees her in action and offers her a chance to change her life. She can attend a school where she can learn the ability to use words for more than just mere communication.
The story jumps back and forth between Emily's eerie school with its strange exams and teachers and Wil, who has no memory of events prior to boarding the plane.
"Lexicon" is a strange combination of romance, thriller and science fiction. Imagine blending the works of Neal Stephenson with Michael Chabon and the end result would come close to the world envisioned by Barry. The words brilliant and exemplary aren't adequate enough to convey the amazing craft of "Lexicon."


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Monday, December 16, 2013
Advent Stocking Fun
14 comments:
- Vicky said...
Adorable stockings. Shaye looks SO excited! She's precious!
- 9:04 AM, December 16, 2013
- Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts said...
Oh what a cutie!~ and the stocking is huge! Great job Nana!
- 9:10 AM, December 16, 2013
- Carol said...
What awesome, awesome stockings! They are just perfect!
- 9:27 AM, December 16, 2013
- paulette said...
Oh Darlene...these are PERFECT!!! I agree chocolate...or wee toys!! How about clues to find a small gift hidden somewhere. Everyday could be a treasure hunt...of course you would have to be there for the whole month of Dec. to orchestrate the whole thing!!:o)) What a great grandma!!
- 10:29 AM, December 16, 2013
- Lori said...
Those are really cute. The pockets look perfect size for all kinds of little notions....and fun running stuff too! Inside? A new pair of running shoes and the entry fee for my next race.
- 2:13 PM, December 16, 2013
- Mary on Lake Pulaski said...
What a sweet Grandma are you? I've never seen anything like it before. Bet the grandkids are thrilled.
- 5:08 PM, December 16, 2013
- Kindred Quilts said...
Cute stockings for cute grandchildren! Is there anything better?
I like the idea of chocolates in those little pockets... although I wouldn't mind finding a note from the federal government giving me permission to retire NOW with full benefits... a girl can dream!!!
- 6:15 PM, December 16, 2013
- Michele said...
Love the stocking! What a great find! If I had a stocking I'l like to find lots of chocolate :-)
- 6:32 PM, December 16, 2013
- Wendy said...
You find the best stuff. My girlfriend is secretly stuffing her own stocking. I thought it was funny. I would stuff mine with scissors, pins and binding clips.
- 7:12 PM, December 16, 2013
- Deanna said...
That is DARLING! And the stocking is pretty cute, too.
- 6:12 AM, December 17, 2013
I'd love to stuff one for myself! Yep, daily chocolate and then the ultimate quilters loot!
- 7:16 AM, December 17, 2013
- AnnieO said...
What a cutie holding that stocking! Love your newest granddaughter's name, too, always one of my faves. Great find and personalization too! Knocking it out of the park, there, Grandma :) Chocolate sounds terrific.
- 12:11 PM, December 17, 2013
- Jeanna said...
That little precious looks like she would fit inside that huge stocking! What a nice thing for the kids.
Threads for the pockets and fabric for the BIG inside of the stocking would make the perfect stocking for me :)
- 10:28 AM, December 18, 2013
- Mia Devis said...
This will be very cute
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A city of architectural beauties and dazzling contrasts, Mumbai showcases the untold side of the charming state of Maharashtra. With an increasing population, it has become one of the world's most populous metropolitan areas, making Mumbai a heady hub of diverse cultures. A megalopolis where extremes meet and the pace is fast, Mumbai, love it or hate it, will certainly leave its mark.
Indian Rupee (INR) Rs1 = 100 paise
Police: 100
Fire Brigade: 101
Ambulance: 102
Mumbai Mirror
The Times of India
Afternoon Despatch
Shops in Mumbai are generally open from 10am-8.30pm, depending on the area. Some shops stay open later. General banking hours are from Mon-Fri 9am-3pm and Sat 9am-1pm.
City: 13,000,000
City including metropolitan area: 20,500,000
Indiatourism Mumbai
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+91 22 22033144 / +91 22 074333
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An energetic and exuberant city, Mumbai's flow never stops, blending in a unique mix of people, a nexus of religions and languages and creating a beehive of activity where one is easily swept in.
The city is split into diverse areas, making Mumbai's urban metabolism a complex nest of cultures, greatly influenced by the wave of immigrants taking their shot in the city of dreams. Widely renowned as the pulsing heart of the city, the southernmost precinct of Mumbai represents the downtown area and certainly the wealthiest neighborhood in the whole of India. Home to the oldest and newest parts of the city, it boasts the iconic Gateway of India and the contemporary hustle around the Flora Fountain, along with other monuments, luxury retailers, art galleries and restaurants. South Mumbai is a perfect starting point, a take-off platform to begin exploring the concealed wonders located throughout the city.
The birthplace of the Indian film industry, Mumbai also houses the spectacular Bollywood, which is permeated by a charming atmosphere made of light-filled tones, fascinating dances and intense rhythms, producing over 1000 films every year. A place where dreams start, Mumbai is a mecca for incurable romantics.
A complex tangle of cultures and creeds, the financial capital of India is a hub of activity. Get a flavorful sample of the country by visiting Crawford Market, experience a journey through the life of one of the most influential men in India at the Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum and visit a fortune teller after a pony ride at Chowpatty Beach. Historical sites are located throughout the city, boasting ancient caves and beautiful temples while the city itself, with its bustling daily life and luxurious retail shops and restaurants, is a unique and vibrant experience in itself.
Gateway of India
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Crawford Market/ Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Market
Chowpatty Beach
Flora Fountain/ Hutatma Chowk
Shree Siddhivinayak Temple
Kanheri Caves
Dhobi Ghat - The world's largest outdoor laundromat
Dadar Flower Market
Global Vipassana Pagoda
Juhu Beach
Elephanta Caves
Malabar Hill
Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum (Gandhi's House)
Nehru Centre
General Post Office
Snow World
Iskcon Temple
Prithvi Theatre
Renowned for its vast street food culture, Mumbai´s streets bustle with food vendors and diverse stalls. Mumbaikars from all walks of life pour down the crowded streets indulging in the numerous delicacies the city has to offer, in a tradition that dates back several years and reaches its peak in Mumbai. Regional Indian cuisine can be sampled at Mumbai's main roads, offering a sweeping insight into its flavorful culinary tradition.
Pav bhaaji, a vegetable curry served with a soft bread roll, is a local specialty and it's a must-try in town. Vada Pav, the poor man's burger or kebabs perfectly represent Mumbai and its thousands of flavors, while bhel puri, a sweet and sour temptation of deep fried pastry shells with onion, tomato and chilies is a popular snack often identified with Mumbai's beaches.
Locals tend to prefer grabbing some street food rather than going to the restaurant. However, this city of extremes and cosmopolitan hub certainly has a long list of restaurants to try - traditional Indian cuisine, Italian, Asian, the city is well equipped with every kind of exotic eatery.
Olive Bar & Kitchen
Golden Punjab
New Martin Hotel Restaurant
Nawab Saheb - Renaissance Hotel
Thai Pavilion - Taj President
Out of the Blue
China House Lounge
Mezzo Mezzo
Swati Snacks
With its own coffee culture and as a vibrant and constantly growing center, Mumbai boasts a wide range of cafeterias and afternoon tea spots, fully embodying India's multifaceted tradition. From happening cafes to elegant lounges, the city doesn't lack destinations for coffee connoisseurs and, considering the wide and diverse offer, there won't be difficulties in keeping blood sugar steady all day long.
Mumbai in the morning is an experience not to be missed; bustling with people since the early hours, it offers the freshest ingredients and an ample variety of dishes from different culinary traditions. Breakfast tends to have rice or vegetable-based dishes, with a spicy touch that is ideal for a kick-start to the day.
Café Royale
Cafe Mondegar
Cafe Coffee Day
Sea Lounge - Taj Mahal Palace
Salt Water Café
The vigorous club and bar scene in Mumbai has become increasingly popular among party lovers. In the last ten years, the city has seen a multitude of happening hangouts rise up at a fast pace, making the commercial capital of India a trendy destination among night owls. Rubbing shoulders with Goa, the megalopolis features a laid back attitude that has a gravitational force on the hip crowd of the state of Maharashtra.
A touristy destination, the district of Colaba is where most of the party-goers hover, starting the evening in one of the happening bars or cruising around local food stalls and souvenir shops squeezed down the crowded Colaba Causeway. From here the way is paved, opening up no shortage of options for those whose party doesn't stop till the early hours with only one negative aspect: bars and clubs tend to close at 3am.
Rock Bottom
U Turn: The Lounge
Aer Lounge
Club Royalty
A wide range of upmarket outlets pop up sparsely throughout the city. Plentiful handicrafts, textiles and clothes of any sort sit in local shops, begging to be discovered. Fruit and vegetable markets, typical clothes bazaars and thousand of hawkers located among outdoor dumps and upscale residential areas thrive within the lively city. Mumbai is nothing less than a shopper's paradise and Mumbaikers, living in such a urban jungle, have learnt how to get the best deals out of the thousand of vendors who swear they have the best deals in town. A Mumbaiker would tell you that the stalls along MG Road boast some great quality signature items from brand manufacturers. She would probably tell you that Colaba Causeway offers some of the best knickknacks in town or that fruit at the Crawford Market is fresher in the morning. There are lots of choices on Mereweather Road but you might, however, have to haggle to get the price you want.
Discover Mumbai through the locals' eyes, bargain intensely and shop at the markets. The best deals are just waiting to be discovered.
Crawford Market, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Market
Shoppers Stop
Colaba Causeway
Chor Bazaar
Khadi Village Industries Emporium
Fashion Street
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Chattrapathi Shivaji International Airport is the busiest airport in India. Expect it to take around 90 minutes to get into the city centre as the traffic can be very heavy. To get to the city centre you can either go by train, bus, rickshaw, taxi or by renting a car.
The fastest way to reach the city is by train. The nearest station to the domestic terminal is Vile Parle and the nearest one to the international terminal is called Sahar.
BEST buses provide bus services in the city and suburbs. From the domestic terminal you can take bus 312 to Vile Parle East and Andheri East. From the international terminal you can also take bus 312 to Vile Parle East, and number 308 will take you to Andheri East.
You can also reach the city centre by a rickshaw by finding them at the domestic terminal.
Taxis and car rental companies are available outside both the domestic and international terminals.
Address: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai
Phone: +91 22 6685 1010
Website: www.csia.in
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The city buses are run by BEST (Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport) and, although being normally crowded, they are ideal for short journeys. To get around with public transport you must be acquainted to the system; if you are a tourist, it is advisable to plan your journey in advance.
Tickets can be bought from the conductor on-board.
The fastest way to get around the city is by train. The city has three different lines: Western Line, Central Main Line and Harbour Line.
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The 246,458 black and yellow metered auto rickshaws are an easy, flexible and fast way to get around Mumbai and to make the way through the lousy Mumbai traffic. With their typical black and yellow color, rickshaws are easy to spot down the intricate roads of this crowded city.
Address: Mumbai
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There is no shortage of taxis in Mumbai and they can be easily found throughout the city. Taxis usually have meters, but watch out for those meters set on the previous fares and make sure your driver has a conversion card.
Book my Cab: www.bookmycab.com
Taxi for Sure: www.taxiforsure.com/mumbai-cabs
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Numerous post offices are located throughout the city, making it easy to find places to buy stamps and to post letters. Letters can be posted at the letter boxes sparsely located within the city, easy to find thanks to their characteristic vivid red color.
Government Post Office: GPO Building, Fort, Mumbai
Post Office: Dadar East, Mumbai
Address: GPO Building, Fort, Mumbai
Phone: +91 2222 620956
Website: www.indiapost.gov.in
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Within the various pharmacies located in town, Noble Medicals is one of the leading pharmacy retails chains and can be found in 27 locations in Mumbai.
Noble Medicals: Asha Parekh Hospital, S V Road, Santacruz West, Mumbai
Sind Ayurvedic Pharmacy: 3, Anju Shopping Centre, Tilak Road, Mumbai
Golden Chemist: Bharat Kunj Compound,West, Pheroz Shah Mehta Road, Santacruz East, Mumbai
Address: Asha Parekh Hospital, S V Road, Santacruz West, Mumbai
Phone: +91 22 2649 4746
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'U TXT UR NEXT,' Fairfield Police Explorers warn drivers
Fairfield Police Explorers have a message for you: U TXT UR NEXT.
Any text-savvy teen can translate that message in an instant -- "you text, you're next" -- and the Explorer Post will driving that message home to their peers and adults alike with the help of a $32,500 grant from State Farm insurance and local State Farm agent Steve Boyle.
"I constantly see the impact of distracted driving, and texting while driving," Boyle said Tuesday as he presented the grant check to the post's leaders.
Among the tools the campaign will use are red thumb bands, which are to be worn as a reminder not to text and drive, and a pledge drive asking people to sign a petition saying they will "never jeopardize my life, the lives of others by driving while using a hand-held device or as a passenger, allow other drivers to drive while using a hand-held device."
So far, about 1,000 pledges have been signed, officials said.
Andrew Tisdale, 18, a captain in the Fairfield Explorer Post, doesn't have his driver's license yet, but noted that texting while driving is something "a lot of my friends do ... though less lately."
"They think, `I'm just texting, I can still see the road so it will be OK,' " Tisdale said.
Boyle said the Explorers had to apply for the campaign grant, and will work with Deputy Police Chief Chris Lyddy on a budget for the project.
"This is driven by the Explorers," Boyle said. The Fairfield group was chosen from a group of about 100 applicants throughout the nation.
"We're going to launch a very vigorous media campaign," Lyddy said. "We'll be getting the message out to the youth in our community" through television, Facebook and websites.
Chief Gary MacNamara said motorists make a conscious decision to text while driving. "With all the other difficulties and concerns and distractions while driving, people who text choose to text. What we're trying to do is get people to pledge not to text and drive."
MacNamara said the grant will help promote the safety message. "There's no way we can do this alone," he said. "We know that enforcement alone is not going to solve this problem."
Boyle said that 200,000 accidents a year are caused by a driver who was texting while driving, and Lyddy said the majority of people injured in distracted-driving accidents are under the age of 20.


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24 Kan. App. 2d 587
No. 77,406
STATE OF KANSAS, ex rel. SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND REHABILITATION SERVICES, RACHEL A. SHULER, individually and as parent and next friend of N.K.S., a minor child, Appellant, v. ALLEN L. CUNNINGHAM, Appellee.
The legislature's use of the word "assistance" in K.S.A. 39-718b is intended to apply to all kinds of assistance, including medical assistance. Although the legislature furnished separate definitions for the terms "assistance" and "medical assistance" in K.S.A. 39-702, the legislature did not intend to exclude medical assistance from the reimbursement liability provisions of K.S.A. 39-718b.
Appeal from Saline District Court; GEORGE R. ROBERTSON, judge. Opinion filed November 26, 1997. Reversed and remanded with directions.
J. Scott Thompson, of Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, of Topeka, for appellant.
No appearance for appellee.
Before PIERRON, P.J., GREEN, J., and ERIC S. ROSEN, District Judge, assigned.
GREEN, J.: The Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS) appeals from the trial court's judgment denying SRS's claim for reimbursement of medical assistance. SRS sued Allen L. Cunningham, seeking to establish Cunningham as the father of N.K.S. and to recover monies expended on behalf of N.K.S. The trial court determined that Cunningham was the father of N.K.S., granted judgment in favor of SRS for unreimbursed payments made under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program, and denied SRS's claim for reimbursement of birth and medical expenses. We reverse and remand.
Seeking to establish paternity and to secure child support and health insurance orders for N.K.S., SRS sued Cunningham under K.S.A. 39-718b. SRS also sought judgment against Cunningham for the AFDC payments and for the birth and medical expenses incurred by SRS on N.K.S.'s behalf.
At the hearing, SRS told the trial court that it had expended $15,853.27 in birth and medical expenses for N.K.S. and asked the trial court for an order of reimbursement against Cunningham in that amount in addition to the other support and reimbursement orders sought. Cunningham stipulated that blood tests confirmed that he was N.K.S.'s father, that the trial court should issue a support order against him for $131 per month, and that the trial court should enter judgment against him for $1,797.67 for reimbursement of AFDC benefits paid by SRS.
The trial court ordered Cunningham to pay support of $131 per month in child support and to reimburse SRS for $1,797.67 in AFDC benefits. However, with regard to medical assistance, the trial court concluded that SRS had brought its action under the wrong section because K.S.A. 39-718b refers only to "assistance." The trial court noted that "assistance" and "medical assistance" are defined separately in K.S.A. 39-702(d) and (f). The trial court determined that K.S.A. 39-718b does not apply to medical expenses and, therefore, declined to enter an order for reimbursement of such expenses against Cunningham.
The trial court made its decision based on its interpretation of K.S.A. 39-702, K.S.A. 39-718b, and K.S.A. 39-719a, which allows an action for the recovery of medical assistance. Interpretation of statutes is a question of law over which this court exercises unlimited review. See State ex rel. Secretary of SRS v. Guy, 23 Kan. App. 2d 943, Syl. ¶ 1, 937 P.2d 1252 (1997).
K.S.A. 39-702(d) defines "assistance" as follows:
|"'Assistance' includes such items or functions as the giving or providing of money, food stamps or coupons, food, clothing, shelter, medicine or other materials, the giving of any service, including instructive or scientific, and the providing of institutional care, which may be necessary or helpful to the recipient in providing the necessities of life for the recipient and the recipient's dependents. The definitions of social welfare service and assistance in this section shall be deemed as partially descriptive and not limiting."
K.S.A. 39-702(f) defines "medical assistance":
|"'Medical assistance' means the payment of all or part of the cost of necessary: (1) Medical, remedial, rehabilitative or preventive care and services which are within the scope of services to be provided under a medical care plan developed by the secretary . . . and (2) transportation to obtain care and services which are within the scope of services to be provided under a medical care plan developed by the secretary pursuant to this act."
K.S.A. 39-718b provides in pertinent part:
|"(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a child's parent, parents or guardian shall be liable to repay to [SRS] any assistance expended on the child's behalf, regardless of the specific program under which the assistance is or has been provided. When more than one person is legally obligated to support the child, liability to the secretary shall be joint and several. The secretary shall have the power and authority to file a civil action in the name of the secretary for repayment of the assistance, regardless of the existence of any other action involving the support of the child." (Emphasis added.)
No argument was made that Cunningham qualified for one of the exceptions listed in K.S.A. 39-718b(b). See Guy, 23 Kan. App. 2d at 945.
SRS argues that the word "assistance" as used in K.S.A. 39-718b was intended to apply to all kinds of assistance, including medical assistance, and that the separate definitions for "assistance" and "medical assistance" in K.S.A. 39-702 were not intended to exclude medical assistance from the reimbursement liability provisions of K.S.A. 39-718b. We agree. SRS offers three arguments to support this interpretation. First, SRS notes that K.S.A. 39-718b(a) states that a parent is liable to repay SRS for "any assistance" provided to a child, "regardless of the specific program" under which the assistance was provided.
Second, SRS urges that the defining language of K.S.A. 39-702(f) is broad enough to encompass all kinds of assistance. K.S.A. 39-702(d) refers to "medicine or other materials, the giving of any service, including . . . scientific, and the providing of institutional care," all of which could refer to medical expenses. SRS also emphasizes that the last sentence in the definition of "assistance" specifically states that the definition of assistance is partially descriptive and not limiting.
Finally, SRS notes numerous instances where the word "assistance" is used in the Social Welfare Act, K.S.A. 39-701 et seq., even though it is clear that the legislature is referring to all kinds of assistance, including medical assistance. See, e.g., K.S.A. 39-701 (declaring the policy of the state to assist the needy and, where necessary, their relatives "in providing the necessary assistance for dependents"); K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 39-708c(a) (directing the Secretary of SRS to develop state plans for "furnishing assistance and services to eligible individuals"); K.S.A. 39-719b (providing that if "assistance was obtained by an ineligible recipient, the total amount of the assistance may be recovered by the secretary"); K.S.A. 39-720 (making the fraudulent receipt of "assistance to which the applicant or client is not entitled" a crime). SRS argues that, just as in the case of the above statutes, an interpretation of K.S.A. 39-718b which excludes medical assistance would be unduly restrictive.
The first of SRS's arguments--the one based on the "regardless of the specific program" language of K.S.A. 39-718b--was relied on by this court in Guy, 23 Kan. App. 2d at 947-48, to find that medical expenses are included under the K.S.A. 39-718b reimbursement provisions. Although in Guy SRS relied on K.S.A. 39-718b and K.S.A. 39-719a in its petition, it was not necessary in this case for SRS to also name K.S.A. 39-719a as authority for the action. Accordingly, SRS's failure to list K.S.A. 39-719a as authority for its action in its petition did not affect the validity of SRS's cause of action against Cunningham.
Reversed and remanded with directions to the trial court to enter judgment against Allen L. Cunningham and Rachel A. Shuler, jointly and severally, for the birth and medical expenses incurred by SRS on N.K.S.'s behalf, except if Shuler is totally exempted from payment of any of these expenses by one or more of the exceptions listed in K.S.A. 39-718b(b), judgment shall be entered solely against Cunningham.


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The Crimson allowed zero runs in the nightcap (Athletic Communications).
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Harvard softball team recorded its second Ivy League series sweep of the season, taking down Brown in a pair of games, 4-1 and 4-0, Saturday at Soldiers Field.
The Crimson (19-11, 5-0 Ivy) stretches its current winning streak to 10 games while Brown (2-24, 0-10 Ivy) absorbed its 21st straight loss.
It didn't take long for Harvard to get on the board in Game 1 as the Crimson grabbed a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first. Shelbi Olson got on to start the inning when the senior singled. Olson stole second and advanced to third off Adrienne Hume's ground out single and Kasey Lange brought Olson in. Katherine Lantz followed the run with a single to center field before a wild pitch advanced the junior to second. Emily Gusse walked and Laura Ricciardone's drove in Lantz and Gusse to give Harvard a 3-0 lead.
Ricciardone was in cruise control in the circle through the first five innings for the hosts, allowing just three hit and no runs during that span. The Bears would not stay quiet the whole game, however, as the visitors used a Janet Leung double to right center to bring Laure Hanna, who got on base by being hit by a pitch, into score.
Harvard's defense ended the game as a ground out to second baseman Alex Scott sealed the 4-1 win for the Crimson. Lange went 2 for 3 with an RBI, while Olson and Ricciardone each recorded RBIs in the contest. Riccardone earned the win for Harvard, pitching all seven innings, allowing four hits and striking out six Bears batter.
Similar to Game 1, the Crimson did not waste time in the closer, plating three runs in the bottom of the third. Hume reached on a single up the middle and Lange followed with a double to center field. A powerful at-bat from Gusse ended with the junior driving a triple to right field, allowing Hume and Lange to round the bases for the game's first runs. Ricciardone's single to short brought Gussee in to bring the score 3-0.
Harvard struck again in the fifth, with a Lantz single to short to lead off the inning. After Gusse advanced to second on a Brown error, Scott drove a single to first base that scored Lantz to give the Crimson the final 4-0 edge.
Taylor Cabe was efficient in the circle, allowing just five base runners and striking out 10 through seven innings in the clean sheet. Gusse connected on 2-of-3 with two RBI and scored a run, while Ricciardone also went 2 for 3 and tallied one RBI.
Harvard is back at it tomorrow when it finishes the series against the Bears with a doubleheader beginning at 12:30 p.m. The Crimson will also be recognizing its senior class in a pregame ceremony.


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Nadivana Serviced Apartments
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The Nadivana Service Apartment boasts the most elegant architecture used in the design of the apartment and it successfully combines Thai tradition with modern comfort. The service apartment is ideally located in Ao Nang Beach, just about 2.5 kilometers away from center of entertainment and shopping center and 1.5 kilometers away from Noppharatthara Beach.
We offer guests the opportunity to choose between one bedroom, two bedroom and penthouse apartments. Apartments can be linked together enabling accommodation of even the largest of parties with full furnished amenities. During the day time there are a lot of activities to do which prepared to service you and giving out information to the guest.
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Great time for swimming and relaxing with my family here. Breakfast has a few choices but still be OK. Room is big and clean. Recommend for family group stay here.
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A lovely little hotel situated between Krabi and Ao Nang which can highly recommend - especially if you want peace and quiet. Friendly and welcoming staff all the way through - so no complaints here :) However, we lacked jazzucien as stated in hotel description. We also talked about that it might be an idea to have a little book / bulletin / description lying in the apartment above, for example. what lies in the area that is worth seeing how simple it is to ride the bus, what the prices are for bus and taxi, respectively Krabi and Ao Nang, prices of massage mm. - That is a little broad fact-book. When you come after a long journey, it would be nice to be in peace and quiet to sit and read this information.
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I thought my stay here was really good. Clean rooms, great size pool and a pool bar! Breakfast was a disaster though. First it was 8.00am and then changed to 08.30am but I had a ferry to catch so never mind but I can see where some of the complaints regarding meals come from. But I would recommend it for value for money.
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Nadivana Serviced Apartments
is a new resort concept in Ao Nang, Krabi, one of the most attractive destinations in Southern Thailand. Nestled between the sparkling Andaman sea and majestic limestone mountains, Nadivana Serviced Apartments offers visitors a new and exciting holiday experience. Nadivana is the first resort to offer fully serviced, luxury apartments in the Krabi area.
The elegant architecture used in the design of the apartments combines southern Thai traditions with modern comforts and luxury, ensuring you a pleasurable stay. Apartments are designed 'open plan' with large windows, high ceilings and private terraces. This amplifies the sunshine, the stunning views and the gorgeous surroundings.
The apartments offer spacious living with all modern amenities included and are fully serviced.
Nadivana Serviced Apartments offers guests the opportunity to choose between one bedroom, two bedroom and penthouse apartments. Apartments can be linked together enabling accommodation of even the largest of parties.
Nadivana has two swimming pools, Jacuzzis and a swim-up bar. The pool area is a great place for relaxing with a cocktail or watching the sunset over the limestone mountains. Situated in an elegant setting with stunning views, our open air restaurant serves a creative blend of Eastern and Western flavors, fine dining with a regional flair. With a convenience store on-site, beauty salon, DVD rentals, mail and fax facilities, wireless internet and private parking, Nadivana really is a home away from home!
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is pleased to offer guests a choice of one bedroom, two bedroom or penthouse apartments. Impressive master bedrooms, high ceilings, excessive doors and windows contribute to a feeling of spaciousness and give the apartments a true air of extravagance. The floor plans have been carefully designed to maximize space while including all the modern amenities you require to relax, ensuring an unforgettable stay at Nadivana.
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One Bedroom Apartments (48.3 sq.m.) are located on the ground floor and have direct access to the swimming pool. The terrace and bedroom offer unobstructed views of the entire pool area, which are only a few steps away. Bathrooms and an open kitchen that integrates with the main room, creates modern living and ample light. Wide sliding doors open to the terrace.
:: Two Bedrooms Apartment ::
Two Bedroom Apartments (96.6 sq.m.) are truly generous in size. Located on the ground floor, they also offer unobstructed views of the entire pool area, along with direct pool access. The open plan design combines the living room and an open kitchen, bringing functionality and comfort together in a contemporary environment. Large sliding doors on all sides open to the pool area and the garden, creating large and bright living spaces. The master suite comes with an en-suite bathroom and private terrace, while the guest room has a private garden and full bathroom across the hallway.
:: Penthouse 2 Bedrooms ::
The Penthouse apartments (144.9 sq.m.) is our largest and most exclusive apartment and measures more than 140 sq.m. The private terrace surrounds the apartment and overlooks the pool, the Andaman Sea and limestone cliffs. The interior is identical to the two bedroom apartment, even though the penthouse stronger represents pristine surroundings and executive comforts. Two penthouses connect and integrate the entire floor; accommodating up to 15 people.
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The open air restaurant and swim-up bar will delight you with their creative blend of Eastern and Western delights. Thai food, renowned world wide for its addictive flavors, its variety of vegetables, meat and seafood dishes, is one of the main reasons visitors enjoy coming to Thailand.
At Nadivana, you can sample specialties from all over the country at any time of the day. We also have an extensive Western menu and cater for vegetarians so we feel assured we can meet the needs of all our guests. Our restaurant is open on two sides allowing direct observation of the pool area at all times. You can relax and enjoy our chefs inspired combinations and creations, either poolside or indoors, knowing your children are never out of sight.
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Nadivana Serviced Apartments boasts two swimming pools measuring 430 sq.m., submerged sofas, Jacuzzis and water slides. Being a family run business we understand the need for child supervision at all times and so the children's pool can be observed from both the swim up bar and the restaurant. You can relax and enjoy tempting Asian 'tapas' and light snacks in a relaxed and tropical atmosphere whilst the little ones play on the water slides.
Ever imagined yourself holidaying in Thailand and soaking in the pool with your favorite drink in your hand? At Nadivana this is mandatory. The pool bar opens at 10:30 and our bartenders delight you with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, no matter if you are sitting inside or outside the pool.
Combining beautiful surroundings with superb cuisine, Nadivana Serviced Apartments provides guests with a variety of sumptuous delicacies to satisfy even the most discerning of palates. At the end of the day relax in the pool with a sunset cocktail or, if you prefer some intimacy, call room service and be served in your room, the choice is yours.
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Activities & Tours:
Lanta 4 Island Tour, Island-hopping
Thai For A Day
Koh Phi Phi & Bamboo Island
Pakasai CC Krabi 40 km
Blue Canyon CC (Phuket) 150 km
Thai Muang (Phang Nga) 140 km
From Krabi Airport or Krabi town take the A4034 following the directions to Ao Nang and Noppharathara Beach. Turn left at the Chong Phli intersection, still heading for Noppharathara Beach, and continue for about 3 Km. Turn right at the Nateen Klong Son Road (heading towards Klong Muang beach) for about 250 metres and you arrive at Nadivana Serviced Apartments on the left.
We are conveniently located between three major beaches:
Ao Nang beach is about 2.5 km away and the center of entertainment, shopping and nightlife.
Noppharatthara beach is about 1.5 km away and part of the national park which includes PP islands. The beach is partly quiet and partly developed. Perfect for swimming, relaxing and night time entertainment and culinary adventures.
Klong Muang beach is about 6 km away and the main beach for five star resort developments.
Krabi Town is 13 km away an offers up numerous shopping centers, restaurants, markets and entertainments. The bus station is also located within KT's boundaries.
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