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Morning all. I have a few things I want to cover this morning, but first I have an apology to make. I'm sorry about not keep up to date with my blog writings as much this past week as I have in the past months. There has been a very stressful situation unfolding here at the house, and when I personally am stressed the best way for me to deal with it is unfortunately a 180 degree difference from writing stuff down. As a result, my posts on certain blogs has been rather anemic (I'm talking about you, Real To Reel), and for that I am sorry. In addition, I promised a post for yesterday on Telly Vision discussing the three newest mid-season replacements which just started this week, and I never even started typing the first sentence of that one, so for that too I apologise.
To explain, I'll give a tiny insight into what's been going on here in the house. We are in the process of moving our mortgage. In order to prepare to do this, Scott called some folks to get us heading down the right path, and these folks forwarded a letter to our current mortgage company putting a lock on the mortgage. What this means is that for a period of time, can't remember how long, we are stopping payments on the mortgage in order to prepare to either pay it out or move it to another company. For some reason, the mortgage company ignored this and proceeded to give us by the 15th of this month (ie. Tuesday) to pay it in full or forfeit the house and all equity built up in the place. So, now we've gone from switching when we are able to rushing before we lose the house.
We have found a place in order to move the mortgage, and papers will be getting signed Monday, but the road to this point has been very rocky indeed. I won't be going into the situation until the mortgage is completely and 100% totally safe in the hands of another company, but suffice it to say that the week that has passed has been the equivalent of going on a high speed roller coaster without a safety harness. Try sleeping in that, why don't you? Then, add to that the fact that even though both Andi and I have been to the dentist multiple times, and our mouths are now cavity-free, we're both still experiencing enough pain from hot and cold foods that we need to go back yet again...and have to wait until the 19th to get this pain relieved...it keeps getting better and better. Finally, on top of all that, a new friend over at BFG has been having unusually harsh reactions from her mother as she attempts to celebrate her upcoming birthday. Her mother's, not hers. I can't really do a whole hell of a lot to help her, other than commiserate and offer my ear (eyes) to her, but that's been bothering me too. Just a friend concerned about a friend, but there it is.
So what is the end result of all this for me personally, and why haven't I been writing as much? Well, the movie and television blogs require a little more work than the other blogs I write. Same with the videogame blog, but not nearly as intensive. See, when I write the movie and telly blogs, I tend to provide links to actors and such to allow readers to see who I'm discussing. I have no idea whether anyone at all appreciates this stuff, since I get zero feedback on 99% of my posts across all five blogs, but I do it anyway just in case. As a result, it takes more time to get a post about a current movie or television show written to my standards. It is no where near as time-consuming on the videogame blog, simply because I'm not providing links to individual actors and such. Since the week has given me dreams so upsetting I've been waking in tears, and sleep has become so sporadic as a result that today's awakening at 5:45am is the latest I've slept in without forcing my self to stay awake during the day after less than 5 hours at night, I really haven't had the gumption nor the patience to go on a link-hunt for the purposes of maybe being read by a handful of people who don't bother to tell me the work is in any way useful or appreciated. If I sound bitchy, sue me. I still don't know if Blogger records pageviews as someone actually coming to the page or just some random search engine posting the first couple of lines when someone looks for a keyword that happens to appear in my writing.
In fact, I apologise for the next bit, but let's try a test. I'm going to list a bunch of keywords that we all know (whether we admit it or not) are popular search words on Google, Bing, Yahoo and beyond. Let's see just how many hits this post gets today, shall we? Skip to the next paragraph if you didn't really expect the adult warning you clicked through to read this actually meant anything: orgasm, pussy, tits, cock, Justin Bieber, fuck, Super Bowl, North Korea, Valentine's Day, Grammys, slut, Russell Brand. There, those are some of the top most searched keywords out there, some always in the running, some specific to this week, and I didn't include some because they are in the title of the blog. Oh, and yes, I did in fact juxtapose two of them together on purpose. First one to tell me which two gets a lollipop.
Which leads me to the other big news of the week, that isn't about my self-absorbed little world. I want to give an enormous shout out to anyone reading this from Egypt, or born Egyptian, or knows someone Egyptian, or just cares about the Middle East in general. Congratulations to you for ousting your 30-year-long oppressor, Hosni Mubarak, and moving forward into a hopefully brighter and fairer future. I can't help but notice that there are other countries trying to follow suit, and a cautious but hearty cheer rises from me to these other countries as well: Algeria, Yemen and Jordan. Concessions towards protestors have already been made in these countries, and I hope that things move forward with a minimum of bloodshed, though honestly we all know that people in power against other's wills do fight to retain what they have. It is a wonder Mubarak didn't have thousands dead in Egypt before he fled. Glad he didn't, and hoping the rest of the region follows suit wherever reform is badly needed.
I watched things unfold in Egypt over the week, actually glued to CNN and CTV NewsNet, if it is still called that, watching as Mubarak was expected to step down and then having him basically give a resounding 'Fuck You' for 17 minutes. I was surprised that violence didn't erupt immediately on the spot in the middle of Cairo's Tahrir Square, and thrilled that the next day it all came to an end so peacefully. I'm not a source for news here, given this is a blog and not a news agency website, but I just got a tweet that in Yemen the protesters are surrounding the Presidential Palace as I type this. Additionally, thousands more protesters are flooding into Tahrir Square to continue protests even as the army is moving them out, and my guess is they want reform to happen faster. Better post this A.S.A.P. so at least one of my posts is current!
I promise to try and back to writing normally in the coming week. With any luck, if it is in the cards that we are to keep this house until we are ready to move countries, the new mortgage will be signed and in place on Monday. Will keep you all posted, and until then, have good days Good Readers.
Just writing about topics and feelings that enter my head, in order to plant them into someone else's...yeah, right.
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Okay, here's the deal: Blogger has been having problems with their counters as of late, specifically with those blogs marked as having adult content. Now, this particular blog was marked as adult content since it is written as a train of thought, including all the rotten language that flows through my head constantly :) As a result, I marked it adult for that, not for having pornographic photos all over the place. So, simply put, be aware that there is language on this blogsite, and if you are offended don't bother complaining because I wrote this so that you'd know it before reading, and it is your fault if you don't believe me and decide to possibly get offended anyway. If language of a vulgar nature might make you upset, go read something by Disney.
Okay, here's the deal: Blogger has been having problems with their counters as of late, specifically with those blogs marked as having adult content. Now, this particular blog was marked as adult content since it is written as a train of thought, including all the rotten language that flows through my head constantly :) As a result, I marked it adult for that, not for having pornographic photos all over the place. So, simply put, be aware that there is language on this blogsite, and if you are offended don't bother complaining because I wrote this so that you'd know it before reading, and it is your fault if you don't believe me and decide to possibly get offended anyway. If language of a vulgar nature might make you upset, go read something by Disney.

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Thanks to stevegreen, I've now seen SuperThunderStingCar, the rather affectionate Pete and Dud parody of all things Gerry Anderson from Not Only...But Also, for the second time in fifteen years. For the UWSF&FS folk, this was shown at a couple of the video weekends back when Mike was running them in the early 90s.
Haha. That's rather wonderful.
Although they're being unfair to the quality of Anderson's explosions. ;)


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So how would you feel about that? I was thinking about doing the original epilogue in the form of a short story along with a few more tidbits. I already know that people want something to do with Cyann, we recorded that poll long ago. So in that spirit, I was thinking about putting these books into eBook and PDF forms in the hopes to make a little money to cover the cost of editing and producing the book. What do you guys think? Would you be upset if I made you pay for some House of Grey content? Is there enough demand? Are these stories worth paying a few bucks for?
Paid House of Grey Short Stories- Help in covering the cost of production.
March 23rd, 2010 Collin Earl
7 Responses to "Paid House of Grey Short Stories- Help in covering the cost of production."
Oh, you're stories are more than worth paying for. It's just harder to market if it's not… well, free. You'd think we were in a recession or something…
I would happily buy a ebook or pdf version of the story.
Thanks Paul!! Appreciate the feed back! You too Yasu!
I would So pay for this book. I think It is the next step to seeing the book in bookstores and I can't wait to see this book in Barns and Noble. I do with I could have a hard copy one day. 🙂
Your stuff is certainly worth paying for! When I am once more employed I'll use that as an excuse to buy your stories and an iPad to read them on (check out ePub as one of your formats).
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The almond is a curious little oval nut. It was highly prized by Egyptian pharaohs and Thomas Jefferson made sure almond trees were in his gardens at Monticello. Almonds make delicious appetizers, salads, entrees and confections. Plus, they're great for you!
The earliest almonds were found in China and carried by traders down the ancient silk road to Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East. Many beliefs are attached to the almond in different cultures. In classical times, the Romans distributed sugared almonds as gifts to great men at public and private events. In India the humble almond is considered a "brain food" once they are crushed and mixed with water. They drank this potion before crucial business meetings. Still others have believed a few almonds taken before drinking will reduce the severity of a hangover. Distributing sugared almonds wrapped in small sacks as a wedding favor is a tradition that dates back to early European history. These almond "bonbonieres" symbolized children, happiness, romance, good health and fortune.
Almonds were introduced to California in the mid 1700s. They are California's largest nut-tree crop in total dollar value and acreage; seventh largest food export market. The state's 6,000 almond growers produce 100 percent of the commercial domestic supply and 80 percent of the world's supply. Over 90 nations import California almonds, with Germany and Japan at the top of the list.
The most significant health finding is the almond's role in the prevention of heart disease. A recent study conducted in Modesto, California suggests that regular almond consumption lowers blood pressure and cholesterol. Most of the fat in almonds is mono-unsaturated. These "nuggets of health" are an excellent source of protein and calcium, so much so Japanese teenagers enjoy snacking on a mixture of dried sardines and slivered almonds. Almonds have more dietary fiber and calcium than any other nut. They are also rich in vitamin E and Magnesium, as well as dietary fiber, calcium, iron, phosphorus, iodine, folic acid, zinc, copper and potassium.
Purchase almonds whole, shelled, in their natural state with brown skin on each. Slivered or chopped are the choices for white or blanched almonds. Because of their high fat content, store almonds in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Make a crust for baked fish with crushed, slivered almonds
- Mix with green beans for an "Almandine" effect.
- Stuff green olives with whole almonds.
- Use ground almonds as a thickening agent in soups or sauces.
- The almond is very easy to incorporate into the diet as it has a mild flavor that complements many dishes, sweet or savory.
- Add crushed almonds to your breakfast cereal, sliced almonds to your salad or sandwich at lunch or toasted almonds to your main meal.
- Their flavor is particularly suited to Asian dishes such as Indian curries or Chinese stir fries.
(Recipe adapted from Thomas Jefferson's Cook Book by Marie Kimball)
1 1/2 cups blanched whole almonds
1cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites
- In a food processor grind fine the whole almonds with the sugar and salt.
- In a bowl beat the whites until they are foamy (just before they hold soft peaks).
- Fold in the almond mixture gently but thoroughly.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and butter the parchment.
- Spoon the batter onto the parchment, 2 inches apart.
- Bake the macaroons in the middle of a preheated 300 degrees F. oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are golden around the edges.
- Let them cool on the parchment.
- Peel the macaroons from the parchment and store them in an airtight container.


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KFC parent Yum tests new chicken restaurant in Arlington
As KFC struggles in the U.S., parent company Yum Brands is testing a new chicken restaurant, Super Chix, and has chosen a site in central Arlington for the test.
A website for the restaurant, on the southeast corner of West Park Row Drive and South Cooper Street, shows a menu that seems positioned as a more premium offering than KFC, in line with the trend toward foods people believe are better. The fairly simple menu lists a chicken sandwich, chicken tenders, fries and custard. Toppings include kosher pickles, jalapeños and sweet pickles, and sauces include smoky honey pepper and Sriracha sweet and sour.
The website also says, "Our chicken is marinated daily in our kitchen, then hand-breaded and cooked in 100% refined peanut oil. No MSG, HFCS or phosphates." It refers to its sandwich as "The Last True Chicken Sandwich."
Virginia Ferguson, a spokeswoman for Yum, based in Louisville, Ky, downplayed the suggestion that the restaurant was being tested for the U.S. market.
"This is an exploratory concept that may in the future be considered for international purposes," Ferguson said in an email. She added that the company will be exploring other concepts for international purposes soon, such as a "Banh Shop" that sells Asian subs.
The Arlington location is in a neighborhood shopping center across the street from Arlington High School.
Stephen Polanski, a senior vice president at Fort Worth-based Buxton, a company that works with retailers to find locations, said the central Arlington test site could be good because it's in a neighborhood with broad demographics. And it's close to the University of Texas at Arlington and the high school, he said.
Moreover, if the restaurant is going to compete with Chick-fil-A, that chain has four locations within 5 miles of the Super Chix, he said.
KFC ceded its position as the No. 1 chicken chain to Chick-fil-A in 2012 in terms of sales volume, according to food industry researcher Technomic. Although KFC has many more stores than Chick-fil-A, its sales have declined despite new menu items, such as boneless chicken pieces. Last year, sales at established KFC stores in the U.S. declined 5 percent.
KFC had about 4,500 U.S. stores last year.
Yum has also been testing a higher-end concept called "KFC eleven" that does not mention the company founder, Col. Harland Sanders.
Staff writer Sandra Baker contributed to this report.


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Now we get to the differences in music and it's consumption today vs then. We listened to AM radio for most of our music. We might have a couple of 33⅓ LPs and some 45 singles, but none of my friends had an extensive music library. In the 60's, the AM radio dial (there was little or no FM) was divided into pop standard/big band, classical, country and top 40 along with maybe a kind of news/NPR/public affairs station. I guess there may have been religious/gospel stations, but I don't remember them. The top 40 stations played whatever was on the charts so a Frank Sinatra song might be followed by The Miracles followed by the Beatles followed by Johnny Cash, followed by... It eventually was dominated by Rock, but it took several years. The good part was that we were exposed to all kinds of music and artists. The bad news was that we had to listen to stuff we didn't like and maybe wait a couple of hours for that song or two we really wanted to hear.
I was lucky in that there were always at least two and sometimes more very good Top 40 stations in my town. We were experts at switching between the stations either with the pushbuttons on the car radio or the dial on our transistor radios. We could avoid the commercials and the songs we didn't like.
Back then, you listened to what was on the air with limited choices. Today, there are a million choices. If you want to listen to only 1998 Rap, you can find it, although why would you. Radio stations are very specific now including pay/satellite radio. You don't just have Country, you have modern Country, classic Country, 70's Country and maybe Texas Country. You also have a plethora of streaming choices, some free and some subscription. That's all great but it can limit your exposure to new and different types of music if you let it. I have built 10 or 12 fairly specific Pandora stations but I usually shuffle all of them together when listening. I don't know if I fit the norm for my quest for variety or if most folks stick to a specific genre and/or time span.
I have friends who only listen to Country or only Rock Oldies or young friends who only listen to Rap and Hip Hop. Seems very limiting to me. There is lotsa good music out there, also lotsa crap. Our options are so much better now. I can pretty much have music with me whenever I want and wherever I go. In fact, I do have all the music in the world with me all the time since I can get to it on my phone. I have about 800 of my songs downloaded on my phone so I can listen to them anytime, anywhere even without wi-fi or a cell signal. I also have over 7,500 songs that I own in the cloud. That's amazing for someone who once owned maybe 10 albums and an AM radio. That doesn't even include the streaming services like Pandora, Spotify, Google Music, Amazon and others that have millions of songs available.
So while there is no doubt that there is more music more easily available now, that does not necessarily mean it is better. The fact that anyone can easily record a song and make it available on the internet guarantees that much of it will be crap. Some of those folks have no talent. It also means that a diamond in the rough can more easily be discovered.
Every era and genre has had its outstanding music and also its terrible and ridiculous music. No doubt, there is more music more readily available today than in any time in the past. It is also far less expensive, much of it free. Yes, back in the day we had free radio but you had to listen to what the DJ played.
The good news is that music continues to be important. The next generation has to find their own sound. They often think the prior generation's (AKA parent's music) music is old fashioned. Sometimes as they get older they realize there was some good stuff in that old music collection mom & dad had.
Like many things in life, there is no definitive answer to which era or generation had the best music. The only thing we can say for sure is that it was different. Different doesn't mean good or bad, it just means different.


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[Watch] Lil Wayne - "If I Die Today (John)" Feat. Rick Ross (Video)
Almost a month since we got the track, "If I Die Today (John)" Lil' Wayne has put out the visuals for his track. Check out the video at the top featuring cut shots between Weezy, Ross and a bunch of sexy ladies too. Standard procedure, you know the drill, hit play and enjoy. Via Complex/DOTR.
Did you guys also see the alleged new album artwork for Lil' Wayne's new album, Tha Carter IV? What do you think of it? The internet went a little crazy for it yesterday, which is understandable as we've been waiting for this album for what seems like for ever.


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What you need to know about Michigan's RTFA
How did Michigan's Right to Farm Act evolve? What does it permit or prohibit? Wayne Whitman, environmental manager for the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, provided this videotaped overview for Carlisle/Wortman Associates. The slides at the end do a great job showing how to determine appropriate locations for animals when non-farm residences are nearby.


text: Near Neighbours Welcome to Near Neighbours My name is John McCallum. I'm the Near Neighbours Co-ordinator for the East Midlands programme of activity covering Leicester and Nottingham. Based in St Philip's Centre, my role is to help individuals and their neighbourhood communities make the best use of the opportunities Near Neighbours offers. On these pages you will be able to explore the exciting developments that Near Neighbours has brought about in the first 5 years of the programme and find out how to get involved yourself. In Leicester 101 projects have received a share of £264,671 and in Nottingham 40 projects have received £141,946. As a result many thousands of people of diverse belief and ethnicity have made a big impact on the well-being of neighbourhood communities. The Near Neighbours programme is open to anyone living and working in either the City of Leicester or the City of Nottingham who is willing to engage at the local level with their Neighbours from the many and diverse faith and non-faith traditions that make up the rich and vibrant tapestry of our cities. View the case studies on this site to see some of the vital projects our communities are getting involved in.


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We are proud to host a variety of different entertainment events in our theatre. Our calender varies from month to month as traveling bands and performance troupes travel through the area and it is always worth checking our upcoming events page to find fun things to do on the weekends.
We have some reoccurring events that come at least once a month and they are true favorites with the community. We host two live Big Band Dance Orchestras: "The Foxcroft Academy Alumni Jazz Band" and "Skyliners" who are regulars usually once a month. We also host "The Focus Group" which is a local improvisational comedy troupe with some incredible talent!
And of course throughout the season we have our children's and teen's theatre performances.
You never know what you might find here at Next Generation Theatre! Our theatre seats 127 people with concessions that serve snacks, freshly baked cookies, hot and cold beverages, including beer and wine (for all shows except children's theatre productions). Maybe you'll be next? Check out our rental page to have your next concert, play, or event here!


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Pumpkin Bread with Dark Chocolate and Walnuts
Cook Time 60 mins
Total Time 1 hour
In my pumpkin-palooza tests, I tried every type of pumpkin from roasting my own and making puree to testing all of the brands out there. I will never roast a pumpkin for baking again. The pulp was watery and did not have that concentrated flavor that I love. I also suggest staying away from pumpkin pie "filling" and instead only buy the Libby's pure Pumpkin puree. I was told that the pumpkins are baked and processed within an hour of being picked and you can't get fresher than that!
4 eggs
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup light brown sugar
1 can (15 oz) pureed pumpkin, preferably Libby's
1 ¼ cups untoasted walnut oil
3 cups All-Purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 generous teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups dark chocolate chips
2 cups lightly toasted walnuts, plus more for decorating the top
1 cup dried cranberries, optional
Preheat oven to 350° F
In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar, pumpkin, and oil until smooth. Whisk dry ingredients together. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips, walnuts and cranberries, if using.
Prepare 2 loaf pans by spraying with Baker's Joy. Fill about 3/4 full with batter and drop on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles and make batter even. Decorate the top of the bread with walnut halves or a layer of chopped walnuts. Press them lightly into the batter before placing in the oven. Place loaf pans on a cookie sheet to make it easier to pull out of the hot oven.
Bake at 350° degrees for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick stuck in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Let cool for at least 1 hour before slicing into thick chunks. This bread is also great toasted in the morning and spread with a little butter.


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Improving the reliability of virtual organisations
According to this news, researchers at the University of Southampton are working on models that will supposedly improve the reliability and trustworthiness of virtual organizations.
A virtual organisation is one whose members are geographically apart (usually working via networked computer applications) while appearing to others to be a single, unified organisation with a real physical location. According to Professor Michael Luck of the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS), as the market for virtual organisations grows and an increasing number of companies are represented by computerised agents acting on their behalf, there is a greater need to ensure that these agents behave responsibly. (...) In seeking to address some of these challenges, the researchers have developed a system for the dynamic formation and operation of virtual organizations, drawing on scenarios such as that of an individual visiting London for the 2012 Olympic Games who requires a PDA to access various multimedia services.
They are currently in the process of implementing a prototype system which looks at issues such as trust and reputation, standardising communication between agents, and policing within a virtual organization, so that the impact of behaviour such as non-delivery of services by an agent is minimised.
Why do I blog this? what is the next step? having blogjects as company agents?


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Wednesday, October 29, 2014
My Favorite Photos: Mr. C's Betta Fish
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Beta fish are SO pretty. I love that fish tank. It's colorful and fun! I'd want to live there if I were a fish.ReplyDelete
lol all the colors of the rainbowReplyDelete
The cat is right, it's very colorful! I should invest in one for my baby girl. She would love that...and I love that it's low maintenance!ReplyDelete
They are pretty, but their other name is Siamese Fighting Fish and they need to be alone in the tank or they'll fight the other fish.ReplyDelete
LOL! Love Mr. C.'s name for his fish!ReplyDelete
I love betta fish. And I've had many over the years, although it's been a while. I'll have to consider getting one again at some point.ReplyDelete
hahhaa...BLUEREDYELLOW seems to be a fine name for such a fine fish.ReplyDelete
Go buy you one, Adam...they stay clean longer than other fish...YOU NEED ONE.
Hahaha....awesome name!ReplyDelete
PS One of our 7-yr old goldfishes just died a few weeks ago...sigh....
Childhood pets leave their mark indeed, Adam.ReplyDelete
ALOHA from Honolulu
=^..^= . <3
I love the name:)))ReplyDelete
Quite the nameReplyDelete
Yeah, Yuki is a much better name.ReplyDelete
Blueredyellow is a fabulous name!ReplyDelete
I don't know what a beta fish is. Funny name, he picked.ReplyDelete
Looks pretty!ReplyDelete
And funny name lol.


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If Rockaway residents want the plan to rescind the rebate they receive when they cross the Cross Bay Bridge revoked, they better show up in large numbers at the MTA hearing planned for Flushing March 2, Democratic District Leader Lew Simon said.
"Tonight, we need to get united. If we don't work together, this toll's coming back," Simon told Rockaway residents during a "community strategy meeting" in Rockaway Park last Thursday.
Rockaway and Broad Channel residents get an instant rebate when they use the Cross Bay Bridge to enter Howard Beach and mainland Queens. The crossing is the only place in the city where there is a fee to enter another part of the same borough.
"Unfortunately, the new director of the MTA, who happens to be a former classmate of mine … feels the need to put the toll back for the residents," Simon said, referring to Rockaway native Jay Walder.
Simon voiced his outrage over the toll plan when Gov. David Paterson held a town hall meeting two weeks ago at Far Rockaway High School.
The Democratic district leader said his comments prompted a call from a "very high up official from the MTA" last week.
"I said, 'Why are you picking on us again? Why don't you pick on the Staten Island ferry?'" and charge ferry riders $6, Simon said. "I said, 'We're a small pimple on the butt of the MTA.'"
Simon said state Senate President Malcolm Smith (D-St. Albans) was "prepared to bring a lawsuit" if the toll rebate is rescinded.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority scheduled a public hearing on its proposals at 6 p.m. March 2 at the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel in Flushing.
Simon said part of the problem is that some Rockaway and Broad Channel residents are unaware of the MTA's plan.
"A lot of people have no idea they want to put the toll back on the bridge," he said.
Simon said he had plans to protest.
"We're going to take the bridge by storm again, sit on the bridge and block traffic," Simon said. "We're going to tell them we plan to rally."
Simon said residents who plan to attend the public hearing need to make themselves visible.
"What really needs to be done is handmade signs. They'll read what you have on those signs," he said.
Simon suggested, "Why is Rockaway the stepchild of the city?" as a slogan.
He said residents who have children, grandchildren or handicapped kids should bring them to the hearing in an attempt to gain sympathy with MTA board members.
"They look for that. They eat that up," he said. "I'm hoping we pack so many people into that hearing they get tired of hearing the word, 'Rockaway.'"
Maureen Abernethy, a Rockaway Park resident who attended the meeting, said her family would take a huge financial hit if the toll rebate were lifted.
"It would cost over $1,000 a month for my husband and I to go to work every day," she said. "I feel like we get taxed left and right in the Rockaways."
Claire O'Sullivan of Rockaway Park said there are few shops on the peninsula.
"Unfortunately, we don't have the retail stores that Howard Beach does," she said. "There's no movie theaters, there's nothing."
Andrew McGee of Belle Harbor said it would be "devastating" if the toll rebate were rescinded.
"We do most of our shopping in Howard Beach," he said. "It'll cost us a lot of money."
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We began working with St Monica's RC Primary School in the autumn term of 2010. Over that time artist Maria Amidu developed projects with Years 1, 2 and 4 and members of the After School Club. In July 2011 Years 1 & 2 showed work as part of the Showcase exhibition In and Out of Site and in summer 2012 presented their project Dolphin Loves Disco.
Maria's latest project began in the autumn term of 2012 to enable seven Year 4 pupils the opportunity to participate in workshops to support their ongoing SEAL – social and emotional aspects of learning – sessions at school. As a result of this project Maria and the children have produced a poster with an A to Z of [New Year's] Resolutions.


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Smoked/Roasted Lamb with Lavender and Garlic makes for a perfect fall feast...Read More
Summer Winds Down at Longtable Vineyards
Every once in a while, (and maybe just a little more than that), I'm struck by a moment of true beauty as I walk Longtable vineyards. This was "just another one of those" -- an instant of balance between the cool, foggy morning and the rich, blue late-summer sun. A few of our apple trees are there on the left, with a tiny pear-tree that will yield maybe 12 pears in the coming weeks, to the right is our"Block 3" Cabernet Sauvignon, which the brilliant David Ramey has been using as a key part of his "Annum" for the last several years. It's great fruit and only getting better as the vines mature.... 2016 looks like it's going to be a fabulous year if the weather comes through as promised.... Stay tuned!
Rolling into Summer
These rolls are everything I want them to be – flavorful and with a moist, flexible crumb that stands up to whatever I might serve on them while also being so easy that I find myself just nodding and smiling at the "OMG's" they inevitably receive.Read More
Math I Really Like: "Springtime = Lamb Burgers"
These burgers draw from classic flavors of southern France – get dressed up with a bit of a play on a "Greek salad" as a garnish – and pair perfectly with the spicy, dark-fruit notes of a wine like the 2012 Longtable "The Gathering".Read More
"Forks on the Left" Mixed Citrus Brine
Bay-leaf and citrus in a garlicky brine makes for flavorful and moist chicken on the grill, or out of the oven or the smoker... A spectacular pairing with Hey Kid! Viognier or Forks on the Left "Mixed Blacks"Read More
In some ways it's only fitting that the first Longtable/Forks on the Left blogpost is Thanksgiving related. Thanksgiving has been my favorite holiday since as long as I can remember – if there is such a thing as a Longtable Lifestyle -- the family/friends/food/wine thing that Thanksgiving brings, is it.
We tend to have big turnouts for Thanksgiving, this year, the table was for thirty-five and that meant 86 pounds of turkey. I've long ago stopped preparing whole turkeys for our celebration, choosing instead to give each part of the bird its best chance to shine. The choice leads to moments like this one (dubbed "Synchronized Turkey Breakdown Family Band" by my daughter, Sophie, on the left, showing off her mad butchering skills).
The breasts most often get cooked "sous-vide" with earthy, wild-mushroom puree or light herbs to maximize the white meat's delicate flavor and moist texture; the legs and thighs get brined overnight with bay and citrus and aromatics and smoked/then grilled to enhance the dense, rich substance… And the wings? Ah, the wings… we think about those wings all year:
Crispy skin with a lightly-salted finish, moist and meaty, fall-off-the-bone tender with just a tug of the tooth… They are done "confit" – cooked low and slow under flavorful oil and then finished in a hot oven until they crackle like a potato-chip bubble. We did four birds this year, wings separated into three pieces (I did the tails this way, too) – there were twenty-eight pieces in all, and they landed on the table near the end of the meal when chairs were being pushed back and the "no-more/can't believe I ate all that" looks had landed solidly on guests' faces – every bite of wing and tail vanished in minutes with even the reluctant left fighting to share.
Confit Turkey Wings
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Choreographed in many dance styles portraying a variety of poetic works with an accurate character illustration in the most traditional and cultural interpretation
Performance based on the music and dance of Central America and the Caribbean based on the traditions, myths, and cultures of the lands.
El Dia de los muertos
Based on the Mexican holiday which brings communities together to remember and celebrate loved ones who have passed.
Based on the 1973 novel by Michael Ende about the concept of time and how it is used in modern societies.
legend of the poinsettIa
Based on the Mexican legend of a pure hearted young girl who discovers the true spirit of giving.
Based on the migration and experiences of Puerto Ricans who migrated to the United States after World War II.
Amor America
Performance based on the poetry of Pablo Neruda.
Rumba Latina
Performance based on history of Rumba.
El dorado (golden city)
Performance based on the mythical legend of El Dorado that began in a mysterious place in South America.
Alma Latina
Dance Theater production celebrating the rhythms that influenced the music, dance and history of Latin America.
Lo Mejor
A "Best of Show" for the Latin Ballet, a myriad of audience chosen performances.
An homage to extraordinary women who made a difference in Spanish and Latin American history.
An original flamenco dance theatre based on the exceptional art of Spanish artist Julio Romero de Torres.
Performance based on the story, written by Miguel Ángel Pérez Ordóñez portraying the tale of love and kindness, a poetic remembrance of the real value of life.
give peace a chance
Based on the influential music of the Beatles.
EL Soldadito (Little Tin Soldier)
A performing arts interpretation of the English classical story "The Little Tin Soldier" by Hans Christian Andersen.
Performance based on the traditional festival of the celebration of life. A gathering of music and dance for self discovery and understanding of other cultures.
A dance theatre work that focuses on the preservation and promotion of the sacred love and respect to our planet Earth.
A performing arts interpretation based on the novel "Cien Años de Soledad" (One Hundred Years of Solitude)
le petit prince
A performing arts interpretation of the poetic and philosophic story, "Le Petit Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Kiss of the Bee
A dance theater work based on the importance of bees' place in our world. Without them, the development of life on earth, and conditions for human development may not have existed.
Amy's Travel
A true and fascinating story by a Virginia writer, Kathryn Starke, about little Amy and her unforgettable journey to all seven continents.
Based on the novel, "Milagros, Girl from Away" written by Meg Medina.
Sol y Luna
Based on the Colombian urban legend, Malinalli and La Llorona (the weeping woman), a dance theater production portraying the myth of woman who served as Cortés's interpreter and who some say was betrayed by the Spanish conquistadors.
Son CorazóN
Based on interviews with Cubans living in the United States, Hispanic poetry and Cuban historical research.
Passion, love & Roses
The production of Passion, Love & Roses is based on Federico Garcia Lorca's literature and Antonio Gades' choreographic history.
Performance that is dedicated to Dorita Olarte de Barragan
The Jewel heart
Performance based on the children's story by Barbara Helen Berger
Based on "Tobias, el Capitan de los Delfines" by Miguel Angel Perez.
A performing arts interpretation based on the magical and philosophical story about the real importance of life and self perfection, "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" written by Richard Bach.
VICTOR, The True Spirit of LOVE!
tells the story of young gang member named Victor Torres from New York whose life was changed by the love and faith of his mother.
VOLVER weaves tradition, history, and humor to celebrate and facilitate wider understanding of Chicano identity


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The S.M.a.R.T conference just got a whole lot smarter
Free Conference Workshops for attendees!
Ever order a pizza and when you open the box, discover that they put extra of everything you love on it – but didn't charge extra? Get ready to get happy because that's exactly what we're doing with our S.M.a.R.T. Conference in May.
Because we know how hard you work and how important skill development is to you, we've decided to add on 2 extra training workshops on May 31st in the afternoon. FREE. If you've got a ticket to the conference, you're welcome to join us as our guest – you just have to register:
Intuition and Your Business
Time: May 31, 2012, 1:00 – 2:30pm,
Location: Radisson Queen's Quay, Toronto
Why do we doubt ourselves? How many times have you talked yourself out of that "nagging feeling" in your gut that told you something was wrong? How can intuition serve you in a business sense? This workshop will help you determine what noise is and what intuition is, and how to harness your powerful intuition to promote success in business, parenting, life, and even love.
- Learn how, what and why fear plays a role in decision making
- Learn why we allow ourselves to make poor choices because of our fear of disappointing others
- Understand the difference between what "noise" and "intuition" is and how it can play a powerful role in our business decisions
- Achieve a new level of clarity about your business goals and how to reach them
Mentoring – How it works and why you need it
Time: May 31, 2012, 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Location: Radisson Queen's Quay, Toronto
Whether you're an entrepreneur, professional, considering re-entering the workforce or student this informative and interactive workshop will help you understand the value of entering into a mentoring relationship – and give you the tools needed to do it. By the end of this workshop you will be able to:
- Distinguish between mentoring, mentor and mentee
- Understand the "value add" to mentoring
- Assess how and when to become a mentor/mentee
- Find mentor programs and determine which is best suited to your learning style
- Determine how to select and qualify your own mentor
- Refresh your own mentoring skills
- Recognize when to coach and when to mentor
- Discuss reverse mentoring and other current trends in mentoring
- Follow best practice tips in mentoring
Please remember, the workshops are free for conference attendees but we need you to register if you'd like to come. If you can't join us for the entire conference, a small fee will ensure your reservation.
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Why food miles aren't always what they seem. Lessons from watercress.
There was an article in a newspaper some weeks back selecting some "top drops" from Australia.
As is the way these days, a string of comments is allowed below the article, including one who fervently stated:
It's, on the surface, a valid point.
But also one that's so wrong on so many counts.
To start with, most pertinently, it's simply not true. That's down to the fact that a large container ship, with hundreds of containers loaded on it has a remarkable effect of averaging out so-called carbon footprints.
That's because most wine shipped from Europe is by means of far less effective (from a carbon footprint POV) method of transport; namely by truck.
There are a few other positives to buying wine from New Zealand or Australia I'd like to suggest also:
- the UK royally stuffed both countries when it joined the EU in terms of things like butter, other dairy products, lamb, beef, etc. Now they're producing amazing wines that we enjoy, why the hell not buy them? They're both part of the so-called "Commonwealth" after all?
- Australian and New Zealand wines are unique, fascinating, and incomparable. So if you want to understand and explore wines from around the world, you need to experience them.
- Wine is by its nature oblivious to nationalistic sentiment; get over it, enjoy the world of wine and stop being so pathetic.
Ok, so far so good. So where on earth does watercress come into play here?
I popped into a local supermarket the other day. I picked up a packet of watercress (reduced to 15p; bargain), and then hesitated at seeing it was from Spain.
Problem? It was 15p; get a life, I hear you say. Fair point; apart from the fact that the supermarket is half a dozen miles away from some of the most prolific watercress beds in the UK in south Dorset.
So, you get all a little bit huffy, think back to Morrisons (said supermarket) saying only a few weeks back it was going all out on supporting UK-based suppliers for its fresh produce. Then you feel all smug and cocky, but of course, keep the bargain in your basket.
Get home, fire up the laptop and investigate those local watercress producers you were so keen to support.
Down the road there's two: the first is Vitacress, the second is The Watercress Company. So the first, Vitacress, was established in 1953 in Hampshire, but is now part of the RAR group and so wholly Portuguese-owned. Not much difference then buying a packet of watercress in the supermarket from Spain or from a Portuguese-owned farm down the road in Dorset.
But it was the other local company, The Watercress Company, that provided the wake-up call.
They clearly explain that, stupid, down to our weather they simply can't keep harvesting year-round in the UK. So they have farms in Spain and Florida to keep watercress in the UK supermarkets all year round.
As they point out, back in 1880 Dorset farms were shipping watercress to Sheffield. Further away than Spain is from Dorset. So what? And there's the implicit suggestion that that all-year-round work keeps UK workers in jobs. What's not to like about that?
And, dear reader, that's what it's all about really isn't it?
Trade. The desire to have produce of a certain type available as long as possible. Sure, the chains don't help with their little country tags, usually very small (I've often thought a minimum sized country flag would be a good idea) in the corner of the packet.
But as soon as you get all high-and-mighty about watercress; where'd your coffee beans come from? You drink tea; where from? And so it goes on.
Just don't pick wine out as the poor cousin here. From wherever it hails, it's got unique qualities you'll never find anywhere else.


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ST. LOUIS - It was a violent start to the weekend after three men were shot and killed and others wounded in separate shootings throughout the city of St Louis Friday night and early Saturday. Residents are speaking out, saying the violence must end.
"If I'm at home and I hear gunshots, that's scary because I can be at home. I can be a victim just that easily," said Ciera Simril.
Two men were shot late Friday night near the intersection of 18th Street and Clark Avenue, located between Union Station and the United States Post Office Building, in downtown St. Louis. One man was shot in the head and died at the scene. A second male victim was shot in the back and was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.
There was a huge police presence in downtown St. Louis Friday night as Cardinal fans were leaving the baseball game. About a dozen evidence markers were in the street as detectives tried to piece together exactly what happened.
Some residents say the violence raises serious concerns.
"It should not be taking place when you are going to enjoy yourself on the weekend and when you want to enjoy the festivities that St. Louis has to offer," said Simril.
Around 2:00am Saturday, two people were shot near South Grand and Alberta. Both victims are listed in critical condition.
Just two hours later, two men were fatally shot around 5:00am at Delmar Boulevard and North Garrison. The victims were pronounced dead on the scene.
Authorities are asking anyone with information on these shootings to call CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).


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Sure, siblings are important and play a big role in determining a child's future personality traits. But it turns out, there's one family relationship that may be even more important for kids: The one they have with their pet.
Think about it: Pets are loyal. They love us unconditionally. They're always there. They support us when we're sad, and make the silly times even more fun. And once we considered all the adult pet-lovers we know, it wasn't too surprising to learn that new research has found that children tend to get on better with their pets than with their own (human) siblings.
Researchers from the University of Cambridge found that not only do kids get more satisfaction from relationships with their pets, but that household animals also have a positive impact on children's social skills and emotional well-being.
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The really interesting thing? Cat, dog, parakeet, guinea pig--in general, it didn't matter: The study looked at 12-year-olds from 77 households with one or more pets of any species and more than one child at home, and all children in the study reported having stronger relationships with their pets relative to their siblings.
Kids also reported telling their pets plenty of secrets.
"Even though pets may not fully understand or respond verbally, the level of disclosure to pets was no less than to siblings," says Matt Cassells from the university's Department of Psychiatry. "The fact that pets cannot understand or talk back may even be a benefit as it means they are completely non-judgmental."
And while all types of pets may have given the kids in the study the same positive benefits, there was one animal that stood out from the pack: Children who lived with dogs had particularly low levels of conflict and a greater sense of satisfaction compared to others.
Something to consider next time your kids or grandkids ask, "Can we please get a dog?"
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Dreams do come true. I had been dreaming about dining at Le Bernardin for years, and that dream came to fruition on Martin Luther King Day, when a foodie friend of mine wanted a fabulous lunch. I chose Eric Ripert's 4-star restaurant, and it lived up to expectations.
This is 4-star dining at its best, from sleek service, to fabulous seafood fare, you won't be disappointed. The $70 3-course lunch is not cheap, but you get what you pay for.
Every table gets a bowl of salmon salad with toasted points, and it is one excellent salmon salad.
My appetizer of layers of thinly pounded yellowfin tuna with foie gras, toasted baguette, shaved chives, and extra virgin olive oil was exquisite and great. I will say that I did not taste any foie gras in the dish, it seemed to be lacking, nonetheless, I still enjoyed this dish immensely.
Sautéed calamari filled with sweet prawns and shitake mushrooms, with a mushroom froth-pistou sauce was unique, perfectly executed, and wonderful. I had never encountered calamari prepared like this.
My hiramasa entree, seared yellowtail king fish, with truffle risotto, Spring vegetables, and a black truffle emulsion was out of this world! Definitely one of the best fish dishes I had ever consumed, quite possibly the best. The truffle emulsion was truly orgasmic, and the fish was like butter, melting away in my mouth. I almost teared after each bite. I loved this dish!
A pre-dessert of an egg shell with chocolate was fabulous. A complimentary shell of joy.
Desserts at Le Bernardin are top notch as well. Hazelnut; Gianduja cream, Oregon hazelnuts, honey, banana, and brown butter ice cream was fabulous. Chocolate-Peanut; dark chocolate, peanut and caramel tart, Meyer lemon puree, peanut powder, and praline-citrus sorbet was really good too.
So for 4-star dining at its best, Le Bernardin is a true winner. Go for lunch, or go for dinner, and let the cooking of Eric Ripert transport you to a seafood world, yet undiscovered.
Le Bernardin
155 W. 51st Street (bet. 6th and 7th)
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At Galloping Gourmet we're always looking to add exciting and quirky new products to our range of fabulous food and drinks. This time we think we've found our perfect match with the unique Chase Distillery range of premium spirits.
Wedding favours… we've seen them all, but when traditional just isn't going to cut it, what to give your guests as a thank you on the big day can be a tricky question. We've found the answer with the brilliant Chase Distillery miniatures; these not only taste fantastic (very important!) they look gorgeous as a wedding table setting.
Chase Distillery is based on a farm in Herefordshire, and the produce grown there goes into making their award-winning vodka – that's 'World's Best Vodka' at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Using top quality, local ingredients is the same ethos that we at Galloping Gourmet have in preparing the perfect wedding menu for our couples.
Alongside their incredible vodka is Chase Marmalade Vodka, marinated with marmalade and ribbons of peel from Seville oranges, then distilled again with orange peel from Valencia. We think this one would look stunning on tables with wedding flowers to match.
For Summer weddings how about giving each of your guests a miniature bottle of Chase Elderflower liqueur, great as an accompaniment to Champagne; or for a super personal touch how about instructing your guests to pour this over our palate cleanser sorbet for a fun, interactive surprise course!
Following your wedding breakfast we could create bespoke gin cocktails for you and your guests using Williams GB Extra Dry Gin; this would also make a lovely touch for any evening guests arriving at this time. With wild botanical infusions including cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and lemon Chase recommend a Great British Collins, garnished with wheels of fresh cucumber and mint, one of our all-time favourites!
For further information on these exciting wedding favours get in touch with our Events Teams or via our social pages.
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From shimmering beaches and sacred Iao Valley to migrating humpback whales and sunset on Haleakala, it's not surprising Maui was voted the "Best Island" by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler for 19 years. The Magic Isle recharges the senses, but like every good magic trick, you'll have to see it for yourself to believe it!
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Healing is hard. Really really hard. It takes a long time and often it is not very much fun. I think we have this picture of healing that has something to do with a woman's peaceful face upturned towards the morning sun and she is free and she is happy and radiant on a mountain-top near a stream which symbolizes how she's cleansed of all the toxins that had previously oppressed her before this great liberation claimed by her own self. Healing is actually very painful and frustrating and usually reminds me that I am one of the most impatient people I know. Healing feels icky like an itch that happens over a scab that you shouldn't touch. But want to. And deciding to heal is only the beginning of a very long cassette tape that you have to listen to in a hot, cramped car on a road trip with all the family members you dislike. When the last song on the second side fades out that moment of silence where you have to sit with your hateful thoughts is the worst because you know that fucking tape is clicking over and getting cued up for another round of the worst song of all, the first song, the one you started with, the one you always go back to, the day you realized you were really fucked. But years later, you'll be in the car again, this time with someone you love, and that first song will come on, and you'll smile because even though you now have the freedom to turn the song off and/or smash the stereo in with your fabulous made-for-walking-shoes, that song reminds you of the hot, disgusting car ride with many versions of your hateful self and that even though you are certainly not on a mountain-top with your radiant face upturned towards the sun, you have never left the road, and you have come just as far as you could.


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Medicare Part C, or Medicare Advantage (MA) is an alternative to "Original Medicare". Original Medicare is the traditional fee-for-service Medicare plan for Part A and/or Part B, whereas MA is an option that beneficiaries can choose instead of Original Medicare. Medicare Advantage is provided by Medicare-approved private insurance companies, such as Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs), private fee-for-service (FFS) plans, special needs plans (SNPs), and Medicare Medical Savings Account (MSA) plans. A beneficiary can add prescription drug coverage to Medicare Advantage. An MA plan that includes Part D is typically called Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MA-PD) (Glossary, n.d.; How to get drug coverage, n.d.; Your Medicare coverage, n.d.).
Enrollment in Medicare Advantage instead of Original Medicare has been increasing. Beneficiaries generally choose MA plans because they can receive better, higher-quality services, as well as additional benefits that Original Medicare does not provide (even when Medigap is included). Furthermore, MA plans have a different approach to health care delivery than traditional FFS Medicare. For example, instead of just treating seniors when they are sick, MA plans put a major emphasis on preventive health services, early disease detection, and avoiding illnesses where possible (Seniors to lose benefits, 2014). In fact, "research has shown that beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage plans receive higher quality care, are subject to fewer preventable hospital re-admissions and are less likely to have potentially avoidable hospital admissions" (Seniors to lose benefits, 2014, para. 8). Therefore, those seniors who choose MA plans generally express higher satisfaction with their coverage and their benefits than seniors with Original Medicare (Seniors to lose benefits, 2014). Besides the quality of care and added benefits, "analysis of federal data shows that Medicare Advantage is an important option for low-income and minority Medicare beneficiaries" (Seniors to lose benefits, 2014, para. 7). Due to the benefits of an MA plan, over 15 million Medicare beneficiaries (approximately 29%) have chosen to enroll in Medicare Advantage (Seniors to lose benefits, 2014).
It is important for beneficiaries to know that if they want an Advantage plan, they must have Part A and Part B coverage (How to get drug coverage, n.d.). In addition, MA plans are required to offer a minimum of the same Part A and Part B coverage as Original Medicare (GAO, 2011; Korn & Stone, 2013). The major benefit of choosing an MA plan is that you will have added coverage than you would if you had an Original Medicare plan, such as extra days in the hospital, lower coinsurance/copayments, lower deductibles, long-term care, and other benefits not provided by Original Medicare. The exact coverage and costs associated with your MA plan depend on the plan you choose based on your needs (Learn about, 2012; SSA, 2013).
The down-side to choosing Medicare Advantage is that adding coverage comes with higher premiums. For example, if you qualify to receive premium-free Part A from original Medicare, you would likely have to pay a premium for this under Medicare Advantage. Again, the premium amount is related to the coverage and benefits chosen. Therefore, you can choose the best balance for your needs. In addition, since MA plans typically cover the same (and more) gaps in coverage as Medigap, you are not allowed to purchase Medigap in addition to an MA plan. You can only purchase Medigap if you have Original Medicare (SSA, 2013). Another potential downside to Medicare Advantage is that the plan may limit your network of providers (Learn about, 2012; What is Medicare, 2011). This is another issue that should be discussed with an MA plan before you sign up to make sure your preferred provider is included in the network. It is also important to be aware that if you have MA coverage that includes Part D and then you sign up for Part D under Original Medicare, you will be automatically disenrolled from Medicare Advantage (How to get drug coverage, n.d.).
Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). A major sub-sector of Medicare Advantage are Special Needs Plans (SNPs). As of December, 2013, almost 1.9 million people were enrolled in SNPs (The Menges Group, 2014). These plans first began as part of the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) of 2003 and were established to provide care for individuals with unique special needs. This resulted in three types of SNP plans (CMS, 2011a; CMS, 2014c). The first is an I-SNP, which is for institutionalized Medicare beneficiaries. An I-SNP "restricts enrollment to MA eligible individuals who, for 90 days or longer, have had or are expected to need the level of services provided in a long-term care skilled nursing facility (LTC SNF), a long-term care nursing facility (LTC NF), an SNF/NF, an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded (ICF/MR), or an inpatient psychiatric facility" (CMS, 2014c, p. 11).
The second type of SNP is for individuals with severe or disabling chronic conditions, called C-SNPs. Since there are many types of chronic conditions (i.e. diabetes, cancer, Parkinson's, Major Depression, etc.), there are C-SNPs that treat people with a specific disease type only (CMS, 2011a; CMS, 2014c; DHHS, 2011), or for co-morbid groups of diseases, such as conditions that typically go hand-in-hand. For example, a person on Medicare with diabetes can join a C-SNP that targets a population for diabetes care, but cannot join a C-SNP that is targeted for a population that has severe mental health issues, unless they have both chronic conditions (CMS, 2014c).
The third type is a dual-eligible special needs plan (D-SNP), which is for beneficiaries who are dual-eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. As of December 2013, approximately 1.5 million beneficiaries were enrolled in some type of D-SNP plan, which is only 15% of the total population of enrollees eligible to enroll in a D-SNP (Dual eligible special needs, 2013). There are many types of D-SNPs, depending on the level of Medicaid coverage the beneficiary is eligible for. As of 2014, the five major types of D-SNPs are "all-dual", "full-benefit", "Medicare Zero Cost Sharing", "Dual Eligible Subset", and "Dual Eligible Subset Medicare Zero Cost Sharing". In addition, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act created a new type of D-SNP called FIDE (fully-integrated dual-eligible) SNPs (CMS, 2014c). FIDE SNPs are very similar to D-SNPs except they have to comply with specific federal regulations in order to be designated as a FIDE SNP. For example, one of these requirements is that they have to "coordinate the delivery of covered Medicare and Medicaid health and long-term care services, using aligned care management and specialty care network methods for high-risk beneficiaries" (CMS, 2014c, p. 17). If a D-SNP plan complies with the regulations and applies for FIDE SNP status, they become eligible for frailty payment adjustments (CMS, 2014c; Dual eligible special needs, 2013).
When Special Needs Plans were first established, the program was authorized to operate until December of 2008. Since then, Congress has extended authorization for these programs as needed. The ACA originally extended the program until December 31, 2013; however, it was subsequently extended until December, 2014 and is now extended again until January, 2016 (CMS, 2011a; CMS, 2014c; The Menges Group, 2014). If authority does expire for SNPs and they are not extended, these programs will be required to operate in the same way as other Medicare Advantage plans or discontinue operations altogether (Dual eligible special needs, 2013).
Beneficiaries should know that SNPs are only a part of Medicare Advantage, not Original Medicare. However, these plans are required to cover all services that are covered by Original Medicare Parts A and B. In addition, SNPs are required to carry a Part D plan. The prescription drugs covered under the Part D plan may vary, though, depending on the type of SNP you join. For example, if you join a C-SNP for diabetes, the plan is likely to have better coverage for diabetes medications and supplies than other Medicare plans. The out-of-pocket costs for participating in an SNP also vary widely depending on eligibility, the type of SNP you are enrolled in, and where you live (DHHS, 2011).


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There's a lot of stuff that I will be missing someday here in KSA. Almost my home for a year(short-term stay, I know), but I still feel a separation anxiety as days go by. Years from now, it will all be treasured memories. I'm taking my time to appreciate the streets that I'm seeing everyday. Coz, there's no turning back now. My exit is soon!
Always be grateful 🌷


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Agriculture remains the predominant rural livelihood in the Asia-Pacific region. Although rural livelihoods are not exclusive to agriculture-based activities, they comprise the lion's share of rural livelihoods in the Asia-Pacific region. The role of information and communication play an important role in agricultural production and rural livelihood resilience. As regions become more connected and at once exposed to the vulnerabilities of globalisation, what role can information and communication tools play in strengthening livelihood outcomes for the rural poor?
Despite increasing anecdotal evidence of ICTs improving livelihoods in developing countries, this unfortunately has not translated into a proportionate body of evidence-based research to support such claims. ENRAP (Knowledge Networking for Rural Development in Asia/Pacific Region) is an IFAD-IDRC collaboration, which has engaged in a scoping study on the role of ICTs in rural livelihoods to assess the state of play in this area and possible successful initiatives that could be replicated or evaluated to build this evidence, which can then be a useful resource to rural development projects for possible replication.
The scoping studies recommend several initiatives in South and South East Asia that can be evaluated for the impact that ICTs have had oÂn livelihoods of the rural poor. In addition they outline some concept notes for testing action research pilots.
These reports are available at:
The next steps in this initiative is to bring together the key thinkers, researchers and practitioners in ICTs and Livelihoods to debate, validate the scoping results and form a research advisory community which can inform subsequent research in this area. The meeting is being hosted by LIRNEasia in Sri Lanka between 16-17 February 2009.
This face-to-face meeting will allow selected researchers and practitioners engaged in ICT and Rural Livelihoods in the Asia Pacific region to agree on a series of activities leading to forming of a new research network (or formation of a focused sub- network, within an existing network) to advance knowledge and capacity building on the subject. Specifically, and for the short term, the meeting will result in determining the best possible approach to (a) undertaking a series of evaluations on selected projects; and (b) designing and implementing selected action research pilot projects.
Objectives of the meeting:
1. To receive feedback from other ICT4L experts and practitioners on the scoping reports recommendations with regard to:
a) the research framework
b) the range of evaluation studies recommended and the expected outcomes.
c) Action-pilots: the design and hypothesis that is proposed to be tested.
2. Forming the research network: what processes and mechanisms should be adopted, what would be the role of practitioners and the mentors; who would like to be involved in implementing or mentoring further research studies (both evaluations and action research).
Who is invited:
Expert researchers and practitioners in the area of ICTs and livelihoods, rural poverty who can: a) act as mentors or advisors to those implementing further research studies in ICTs for livelihoods through a network modality b) those who may be interested in undertaking further research studies either through evaluations or action research in ICTs.
Role of participants:
Comment on the findings of the scoping reports.
Make recommendations on the research framework, initiatives for conducting evaluations and action pilots.
Recommend and share their views oÂn the next steps in forming a research network, in order to roll out and guide future research work in the area of ICT for livelihoods under ENRAP.
The World Bank hosted workshops as part of its ICT sector week which include presentations on ICTs for livelihoods. Please visist: http://go.worldbank.org/0LND2JIQP0
Working Paper by ODI on Enhancing the Rural Livelihoods of the Poor Knowledge Map:
Useful Resources:
Workshop Mechanics
Presentation by Dr.A.Flor_Scoping Report
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IDRC-ENRAP M&E framework - Harsh De Silva, Alexander Flor & Stephen Rudgard
LIRNEasia on the rural teleuser speaks
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This Health Insurance Funder is Expanding LGBT Support After the Orlando Tragedy/
The recent Orlando nightclub tragedy has triggered a strong response from grantmakers and nonprofits alike, forging some new alliances. One high-profile example of this is when 50 major LGBT and gun violence prevention groups released a joint statement to outline key priorities for addressing gun violence as it affects LGBT people. The Arcus Foundation is a driving force in this particular effort, and other players include the David Bohnett Foundation, Americans for Responsible Solutions, and Everytown for Gun Safety.
However, some foundations that you might not necessarily expect to engage on these pressing issues seem to be increasing their LGBT support as well, at least for now. A case in point: The Cigna Foundation recently awarded a $75,000 grant to the OneOrlando Fund, which was specifically created to assist the people affected by the Orlando mass shooting by Mayor Buddy Dyer. But that's not all the health insurer is doing for the Orlando community. It's also been offering free phone counseling for people who are suffering from fear, loss and anxiety. "Cigna is here for our community, sharing in the grief and committed to moving forward, together," said Dean Mirabella, president of Cigna's North Florida market.
So Cigna's recent LGBT support is directly tied to its long-term support for mental health, which seems to make a lot of sense. In recent years, Cigna has been a significant force in mental health grantmaking on a national scale.
Related: Cigna Foundation: Grants for Mental Health
However, Cigna is also emerging as an inclusive LGBT funder, especially for youth. The foundation also recently awarded a $25,000 grant to the Gay and Lesbian and Straight Education Network and a $10,000 grant to the Trevor Foundation. These grants are going toward safe and supportive school environments, crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth. And as a company, Cigna has made strides to employ an inclusive workforce and was actually chosen as a top equality workplace by Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index last year. This positive corporate image and recent foundation actions aren't going unnoticed by the LGBT communities in Florida and beyond.
You can learn more about Cigna Foundation giving on its website. One grantmaking program to pay attention to, here, is the World of Difference Grants program. This particular effort is all about promoting access to community health resources and wellness in the workplace.


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Nestled in the mountains of northeastern Huntingdon County, historic Greenwood Furnace State Park offers a unique recreational experience. The park is on the western edge of an area of Central Pennsylvania known as the Seven Mountains. It is an area of rugged beauty, abundant wildlife, breathtaking vistas and peaceful solitude.
15795 Greenwood Road, Huntingdon, PA 16652-5831
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It was odd that the leader and the main group took off and left us slower ones behind. When we got to the trail divides, we had no idea which way to go. We had to try to look for tracks, use a compass to determine our direction, etc. We needed to be given a map or directions or at least an explanation of which trails we would be taking, since we were on 4 or 5 segments. It was strenuous and rocky, which we were told ahead of time, and if someone had gotten hurt, there was no way to have gotten help from the leadership, because they left us in the dust.
What a wonderful holiday event for young and old! My daughter, grandsons and I enjoyed all the activities, especially the awesome puzzles in the blacksmith shop and the carriage ride. Such beautiful horses. Took home nice hand made ornaments, ate too many delicious cookies, drank too much cider, shopped in the gift shop, and went home with sugar plums dancing in our heads. Thank you for organizing such a nice event!
This was my first time to attend an event at Greenwood Furnace....and it was a blast. We participated in the 5 mile race, as hikers, and found the trail to be very challenging and fun! Can't wait for the next event!
A great event. Thank you PPFF
Informative but was anticipating bigger snakes. Glad to see the variety of snakes that were caught.
Would have liked to hear more of the history of the park. We heard a lot of not sure and this was part of this. Taking into consideration that the nice gentleman had many parks and not a lot of knowledge it was still somewhat informative.
Didn't make it out but wish I would have.
Didn't make it out. But wish I would have.
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Wednesday, March 3, 2010
i spoke too soon
Today will be 6 days.
Yes, SIX days trapped inside with not even a hint of fresh air.
I woke up Monday morning with a splitting headache, chills, body aches and a cough. By Monday night I was throwing up. I hate throwing up. (Although with my last 2 pregnancies I threw up nonstop my first trimester - you'd think I'd grown accustomed to it.) So my loving husband was gracious enough to get a substitute for Tuesday so he could stay home and take care of me and the kids (although it meant he had to go into his classroom late that night getting stuff ready and not come home 'til midnight! What a man). By last night I was running a fever of 102.2!
I knew I had a high fever because my eyeballs were hot. Not kidding. It was either my eyeballs or my inner eyelids because every time I closed my eyes, I felt like they were burning up. It wasn't painful, just hot. Have any of you ever had that? I had never felt that before and was certain it was sign of impending death.
However, I woke up this morning - still alive. Although I was drenched in sweat. My fever must've broke last night because this morning I was back to normal. Thank God! Seriously, I prayed a lot last night that I would wake up feeling better because Chad couldn't take another day off of school and I knew I couldn't take care of 3 kids the way I was feeling. So God took pity on me and answered my prayers.
So today is recovery day. After a diet of Saltines and Sprite, my body isn't quite up to par. I feel weak, but SO much better than the past few days.
On a side note, I've been doing some thinking... since my blog name is French, shouldn't my blog have something frenchy about it? So I'm going to add a new addition. Every Friday will be deemed "French Friday" and I will teach my inquisitive, well-rounded audience something "frenchy" so you can go out into the world armed with extremely important French knowledge. Okay, so maybe it won't be very important or useful knowledge, but fun nonetheless.
Are you up for it?
11 comments:
- Katie@The Baby Factory said...
Love that idea! How clever, although it sounds like French Fry Day ;) And makes me crave french fries :)
I am sorry your eyeballs were hot, however that does super crack me up, I hope you're feeling much better!
- March 3, 2010 at 9:51 AM
- peter marie said...
A French Friday sounds fabulous!
Glad you're feeling better today. That sounds pretty horrible. It seems like everyone has been some sort of sick lately!
Hope you can get some fresh air soon and that you're all up for MOPS on Friday! :_
- March 3, 2010 at 11:21 AM
- Amy@My Front Porch said...
Oh no! Glad you are feeling better! I have to say I've never had the hot eyeballs experience, I can imagine that was quite disturbing :)
French Friday sounds super cool! You might have to do some video blogs in order to teach us proper pronunciation :)
- March 3, 2010 at 1:02 PM
- Emily said...
I'm glad you're feeling better and I can't wait for French Fridays! We're going to Paris this spring and, trust me, I have A LOT to learn, so...help!
- March 3, 2010 at 2:51 PM
- The Sneaky Mommy said...
Oui! Oui! I've been to see my brother 5 times and still know embarrassingly few words in French!
Can't wait! Can you teach me snarky insults? :)
I'm sorry you got SO sick! Thank goodness Chad helped you out! Hope you'll be feeling better and able to enjoy the sunshine soon! The 40's are coming...not my age...the temperature!
- March 3, 2010 at 3:11 PM
- Qu'est-ce que c'est? said...
French Friday! I love it! I'm very excited and I'm glad you are feeling better. :)
- March 3, 2010 at 4:15 PM
- juliemoo said...
Glad you are feeling better! And I always know I have a fever when my eyeballs are on fire. I've asked other people and they always give me a weird look so I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one with burning eyeballs. :)
- March 3, 2010 at 7:47 PM
- Amy Kramer said...
Sorry you were sick! That stinks. Glad you're on the mend. Well, being that you were really sick, maybe you lost enough baby weight to hop into a swimsuit and take your kids to a swimming pool... OH WAIT... YOU DID THAT MANY MONTHS AGO ALREADY, you skinny minny, you!!! :)
I am already looking forward to French Friday!!! Very creative. So creative in fact that I nominate YOU to come up with a clever name for my blog. I'm so un-original and boring. Any ideas??
- March 3, 2010 at 10:02 PM
- une autre mère said...
Katie - McD's is actually paying me for "French Friday" in hopes it will cause french fry cravings. Glad it's working...
"Peter" - I hope to be at MOPS and hope you're there too, sinus girl!
Amy P- Video blogs + me = loss of followers. Especially how I was looking today... But maybe if I'm looking particularly good some day (not probable)... we'll see...
Emily - Oh, how I envy you. Maybe you'll have to do a guest post on French Friday when you come back from Paris!
Londa - Snarky? By all means! Do you know me to be anything but that? :)
Betsy - You will definitely be receiving questions from me for suggestions - maybe a guest post from you too?
Julie - So glad I'm not the only one with burning eyeballs! I truly thought I was flying solo there.
Amy K- This is by no means a reflection of you AT ALL, but the first thing I could think to rhyme with Kramer was "lamer." So... The Lamer Kramer? hee hee... Your blog is SO NOT LAME so please don't take that as an insult! TOTALLY KIDDING here! :) I'm really not very creative either (obviously), but if I think of anything cute and quirky, I'll let you know!
- March 3, 2010 at 11:11 PM
- Elizabeth said...
Come on, get better! This is getting ca-ra-zy! I feel so badly for you sicky-sickersons. We missed you last night. Addie would have loved the craft so sweet Miss Jessica made her one to take home next week. (Clara was the only girl!)
And will you please call it "French Fry-day" That would be way cool.
- March 4, 2010 at 6:29 AM
- This Heavenly Life said...
I am WAY up for French Friday. My husband's friends at his old office called him "Frenchie" since he knew a little French. I need to keep up :)
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Limited Edition: Bobbi Brown Pretty in Pink Collection./
Centered around the beautiful Platinum Pink Shimmer Brick, this is one to scoop up before it is gone. Bobbi Brown Pretty in Pink Collection for $65 is a must have, my friends.
Inside a silver faux-leather zi-around case is a full size Platinum Pink Shimmer Brick, a mini Face Blender Brush and a universally flattering shade of Glitter Balm, Crystal Diamond. Trust me, you will love this!
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A year ago, the board applied to have the Transportation Security Administration use and train private employees to work at the airport. Linda Cutler with the airport says, at that time, privatizing the work force with the TSA's Screening Partnership Program or SPP, would have provided more flexible employee scheduling. But, the scheduling issue has since been resolved, "The other thing is that the GAO -the Government Accounting Office- issued a report about three weeks ago indicating that they could not really identify some of the benefits to the SPP that they originally assumed their might be."
Cutler says current employees likely would not have been in danger of losing their jobs, but the American Federation of Government Employees would not have been able to represent them.
Supervisor Phil Serna says there didn't seem to be a reason to change from the status quo, ""There hasn't been to date any real demonstration that there is an advantage and if there isn't an advantage, why call into question the status of the folks who are out there working today that have been working at Sacramento International Airport for years now."
Sixteen airports nationwide have privatized security forces under the TSA's Screening Partnership Program.