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True Blue Margarita
1.5 oz Casa Noble Crystal
0.5 oz Blue Curazao
1 oz lime juice
0.5 Agave nectar
The Purple Margarita
2 oz Sambazon® Acai Original juice
1.5 oz Casa Noble Crystal
Squeeze half of 1 fresh lime juice
The Noble Margarita
2 oz Casa Noble Reposado
1 oz Orange juice
1 oz Cranberry juice
1 oz Chambord ® Raspberry liqueur
Black Magic Margarita
1 ½ oz Casa Noble Blanco
1 oz agave nectar
1 oz fresh lime juice
2 oz of fresh blueberry's muddled to create a very unique color and flavor.
Mayan Margarita
2 oz Casa Noble Crystal
1 oz Grapefruit Juice
1 oz Tangerine juice
1 oz lime juice
half-teaspoon Tajin ground chile powder
0.5 oz Agave Nectar
Mix ingredients in blender until smooth, serve on martini glass, garnish with 2 fresh blueberries on a skewer
A renowned boutique distillery, Casa Noble represents the pride, passion, and quality commitment of more than 200 years and over 7 generations of tequila production. The Casa Noble family of Single Estate Organic tequilas -- Crystal, Reposado, and Añejo -- has a rich history that has earned them a position as one of the finest ultra premium spirits portfolios in the world. Casa Noble's handcrafted tequilas are exported to over 23 countries worldwide and currently available in premium retail outlets, exclusive restaurants, distinguished bars and lounges and destination hotels Nationwide in the U.S. The tequila is harvested, distilled and bottled on the private family estate that boasts over 6,500 acres of land and more than one million blue agave plants. Recently, Carlos Santana joined the Casa Noble family has a part-owner.


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It's been a while since I last posted something here but seriously, life hasn't been entertaining AT ALL with absolutely nothing new so there wasn't a point in writing a new entry.
Anyways, since I'm back that means I have done something out of the norm today!
Yes yes I've been finding all sorts of reason to upload so when I get to do something worth blogging about I will immediately tell the world!
Just this afternoon, I attended a workshop by RMK at Chinoz on the Park, KLCC along with Audrey, Fei and Eva.
For noobies like us, the workshop was extremely useful! Only downside is now we'll have to really save up to get those tools! 😀
Best part of the whole workshop is their make up artist and assistants were really helpful and attentive, despite the fact that we may not be potential buyers of their products at all!
Customer service comes as the number one priority to me. Sometimes I will buy something even if I haven't planned to just because the sales assistant is too kind!
Unfortunately more often than not I get snobbish sales assistant in the cosmetic line. Just because I don't use much of make-up and I don't look like the wealthiest girl ever doesn't mean I won't buy anything!
So yes, as I said the make-up artists today were really nice! Double thumbs up to RMK for this!
Another awesome part of this workshop is they actually let us try to do the steps on our own first and if we really don't know only they'll help!
But oh well, my make-up artist was too kind
I'm too lazy so she did all the steps for me! What a way to pamper myself ey? 🙂
Tadaaa! Skip all the steps in between cause seriously she was so good at it that I just want to close my eyes and open to see a prettier me. LOL!
But really, I am having what my sisters call the 'bad face period'; annoying red pimples everywhere but the foundation sealed all nicely and yet I don't look like I'm wearing a mask made out of concealer! 🙂
So nice right! And this is probably the very few pictures of her these few days because that crazy girl thinks she looks too hideous for pictures on normal days. =.=
These two young ladies sure transformed themselves after the workshop too! With help from the pretty make up artist with them of course. 🙂
And to wrap this 'pretty' post is a naked face of mine. 🙂
Just something to show how amazing the products of RMK were.
p.s: I know there might be other brands with equally as good or even better products but you must try getting something from RMK because their artists are really helpful! For noobs like me, you should really really go to them and ask for help! 🙂

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The Summer Food Service Program was created to ensure that children continue to receive nutritious meals during long school vacations when they do not have access to school lunch or breakfast. This program helps children get the nutrition they need to learn, play, and grow throughout the summer months when they are out of school.
Last year, the program served more than 24,000 summer meals to children throughout the community. The Summer Meal Program is offered in partnership with the USDA's Summer Food Service Program and administered by the Iowa Department of Education. For more information about the national Summer Food Service Program, visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/summer-food-service-program.
Breakfasts and lunch are FREE to all children and teens 18 years or younger. Adults may purchase meals (Breakfast $2.00/Lunch $3.75) No identification or registration is required. All sites will be closed on July 4 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.
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For questions, contact Karen Overman, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, at 515-264-0866.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Iowa Non-Discrimination Statement: "It is the policy of this CNP provider not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, o r religion in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code section 2216.7 and 216.9. If you have questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by this CNP Provider, please contact the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Grimes State Office Building, 400 E. 14th St., Des Moines, IA 50319-1004; phone number 515-281-4121, 800-457-4416; web site: https://icrc.iowa.gov/."


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The Visibility of the Eiffel Tower
Lecture M. Victor Leventritt Lecture
Harvard Art Museums,
32 Quincy Street
Cambridge MA
"There is virtually no Parisian glance it fails to touch at some time of day. . . . The Tower is also present to the entire world."
—Roland Barthes, "The Eiffel Tower," 1964
La Tour Eiffel—the 300-meter open-work iron pylon erected in Paris for the Exposition Universelle, making it the tallest structure on earth in 1889—continues to pose questions about its function and meaning, despite its global fame and the abundant scholarship it has inspired. In this talk, S. Hollis Clayson, the Bergen Evans Professor in the Humanities at Northwestern University, will investigate connections between the landlocked lighthouse's illuminations, visibility, and reception.
A key question Clayson will ask is: did the tower's much-debated visual prominence, in both daylight and illuminated darkness, add up to inescapability in Barthes' first sense? If the tower was unavoidable, was the encounter pleasant or unpleasant? If the latter, did a craving to escape La Tour de 300 mètres define the relationship between the "Mechanic Monster" and many Parisians, then as now? And did a wish to erase or ignore Eiffel's iron giraffe explain its avoidance on the part of most Parisian visual artists in their urban imagery? Why did American and other non-French artists embrace its representation at the same time?
Following the talk, Clayson will be joined in conversation by Jennifer Roberts, the Elizabeth Cary Agassiz Professor of the Humanities at Harvard University, and A. Cassandra Albinson, the Margaret S. Winthrop Curator of European Art at the Harvard Art Museums.
Co-sponsored by the Department of History of Art and Architecture at Harvard and the Harvard Art Museums.
The lecture will take place in Menschel Hall, Lower Level. Please enter the museums via the entrance on Broadway. Doors will open at 5:30pm.
Free admission, but limited seating is available. Tickets will be distributed beginning at 5:30pm at the Broadway entrance. One ticket per person.
Complimentary parking available in the Broadway Garage, 7 Felton Street, Cambridge.
Support for the lecture is provided by the M. Victor Leventritt Fund, which was established through the generosity of the wife, children, and friends of the late M. Victor Leventritt, Harvard Class of 1935. The purpose of the fund is to present outstanding scholars of the history and theory of art to the Harvard and Greater Boston communities.


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Nowadays, many people have problems with their intestines or their colon, to be more precise. Constipation and diarrhea have become very common. They can be truly exhausting. Toxic colon isn't something that you should neglect. You need to pay more attention to it and take matters in your own hands.
That's why, today, we've decided to present you an amazing recipe that will help you protect your intestines and avoid numerous illnesses and diseases! Your colon will be healthier and you'll feel better!
Did you know that people who fight obesity can have a colon with up to 15 pounds of fecal matter in it? This is also the same for people who are under too much stress or have some severe allergies.
Even children can have this health problem, mostly because they lead an unhealthy life and eat unhealthy food. Numerous digestive disorders arise because of these habits.
Colon toxicity appears because too much waste has accumulated in the colon. Unfortunately, it doesn't stand alone and causes many other health problems and disorders inside your body.
This is a homemade recipe that will help you eliminate any toxin from your colon and prevent all of the aforementioned health problems! It's also very tasty, so you'll enjoy in it for sure! It contains ginger, sea salt, lemon and apples!
Ginger – Apple – Lemon Detox Recipe
- ½ a teaspoon of sea salt
- 1 cup of apple juice (make sure the apple is organic)
- ½ a cup of purified warm water
- 1 tablespoon of ginger juice (make sure the ginger is organic)
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (make sure the lemon is organic)
Use a juicer to blend everything well.
Take the purified water and put it in a pot where it can boil.
As soon as it starts to boil, decrease the temperature.
Transfer it into a glass. Add the salt at this moment.
Stir it well so that it can dissolve well.
After this, add the blended lemon, ginger and apple. Stir everything once again.
That's your refreshing drink that will help you perform the best colon cleansing procedure!
Take the drink before you have breakfast in the morning. 1 glass will be enough.
The lemon and apple are abundant in vitamins, nutrients, minerals and antioxidants which will help you eliminate any toxin, strengthen the whole immune system and avoid diseases.
You also have to drink a lot of water while you take this drink. It will improve its effects more than you can imagine!
Enjoy your refreshing and cleansing drink and live healthier and happier!
Source: www.naturalhealthyteam.com


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Contributed Commentaries
New Day, Same Old Story For Gold
Kitco Commentaries | Opinions, Ideas and Markets Talk
Featuring views and opinions written by market professionals, not staff journalists.
Every day I wake up thinking that we may see a new day for gold, and every day there is disappointment. The trade in gold is a lot like life -- good days, bad days, highs and lows. Like the markets, life never announces what is going to happen next.
Gold is in a low period now; every day is a bad day. The action in gold feels like a bottomless pit with no hope that it will ever rally again. Traders continue to try and pick the bottom only to see more selling and a new bottom.
Life and trading are statistical and work off similar actuarial tables. The pattern in gold suggests that lower prices are coming but with each down day there is hope of a bottom. Trying to pick the bottom or top in any market is often a losing proposition. Sometimes the best trade is the one of patience, which is the case for the metals now.
The fear of missing out has broken more traders and investors than anything else in markets. Remember, it's better to wish you were in a trade than you weren't. For now, we observe and look for a valid footprint


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Trauma and Orthopaedic Classifications
A Comprehensive Overview
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Reporting on classification systems which are currently utilised in the clinical setting, this illustrated guide is an essential resource for all young clinicians and researchers of Trauma and Orthopaedics. Each chapter of the different anatomical sites and pathologies is designed to assist the decision making of the readers regarding treatment strategy as well as informed consent of their patients.
Trauma and Orthopaedic Classifications: A Comprehensive Overview includes classifications relevant to both Elective Orthopaedic Practice and Orthopaedic Trauma. Clear graphic illustrations accompany the description of all different classification schemes in a comprehensive manner, together with a structured presentation of existing clinical evidence. Surgeons in training right through to senior surgeons and academic clinicians will find this book to be a key reference to formulate the right decisions in their clinical practice.


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Yesterday, the number of visitors of this blog passed the 1000 figure.
I would like to thank all of you for that in the hope that this little space may be the place where you may find useful information about opera and classical music.
Please, fell free to leave your comments, because they are the only way to improve this site.
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News from the National Pork Board
National Pork Board's Swine Health Committee discusses issues, seeks solutions
The National Pork Board's Swine Health Committee met August 22 in Des Moines, Iowa, to receive updates on current swine health issues and address challenges facing the pork industry. Issues discussed included food-waste feeding in the industry, protection of the nation's swine herd from foreign animal disease, and the benefits of creating a National Animal Identification Program and obstacles that may interfere with creation of such a program. The committee also heard from officials from both Iowa and Nebraska regarding the process of those states' PRV-eradication programs. Staff from the National Pork Board gave updates on foreign animal disease preparedness, a PRRS compendium in development, and technology transfer programs.
The Swine Health Committee provides oversight for the National Pork Board's programs that address strategic health issues affecting swine productivity, profitability, consumers' image of pork, and international market access. This committee, composed of producers and veterinarians, works to maintain and improve the health of swine herds and to ensure that appropriate swine health research is conducted. They will meet again December 4 to 5 at the industry's Unified Research Meeting for selection of research proposals to receive checkoff funds. Visit the National Pork Board's Science and Technology Department's web site at www.porkscience.org for more information on the industry's swine health programs.
Swine Health Symposium topics: Research, foot-and-mouth disease, PRRS, biosecurity
Swine health experts will gather in Des Moines, Iowa, November 28 to 29, to review progress in the areas of swine health and safety during the past year and to learn from the challenges. Sponsored by the National Pork Board, this Swine Health Symposium will address topics including priorities and highlights of checkoff-funded research, lessons learned from the United Kingdom's and Europe's foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, barriers that guard the United States from such an outbreak, PRRS control and eradication strategies, animal welfare, and biosecurity.
Two different tracks will be offered during breakout sessions, covering items of interest related to breeding herd operations and finishing operations. The breeding herd track will feature speakers addressing topics such as sow mortality and longevity, health issues in breeding herds, and gilt development programs. Finishing track topics include enteric diseases, antimicrobial alternatives, Judicious Use Guidelines education, and the economics of wean-to- finish operations. The National Pork Board's new CEO will address symposium attendees, and many AASV members will be featured as presenters.
For more information on the symposium, contact the National Pork Board's Director of Veterinary Science, Liz Wagstrom, at 515-223-2600 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Newsletter to focus on swine health, on-farm food safety
The National Pork Board is launching a newsletter addressing current swine health and on-farm food-safety issues. "Swine Health Communicator" not only will give information about health and production issues, but it also will explain how the pork industry is responding to these concerns. If you would like to be included on the e-mail distribution list for "Swine Health Communicator," send your contact information to Sara Zenger, the National Pork Board's director of technical information, at email@example.com.
Swine vets meet with Wendy's to discuss industry issues
Dr Paul Sundberg, National Pork Board; Dr John Deen, National Pork Board Animal Welfare Committee; Dr Lisa Tokach, AASV; Dr David Reeves, AASV; and faculty of the Ohio State University's Swine Extension Program met with officials from Wendy's International in Columbus, Ohio. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss animal welfare and initiatives of the pork industry. This productive meeting was another excellent opportunity for the National Pork Board and AASV to cooperate and address topics that directly impact the industry. The National Pork Board is grateful for the opportunity to work with swine veterinarians, and plans to continue these efforts that allow the pork industry to base its production practices on sound science.
Animal health-safeguarding review assesses industry challenges
Safeguarding animal health in the United States has become an increasingly complex challenge and has received significant attention from producers, veterinarians, the public, and government officials since the UK outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. To assess the current US safeguarding system, USDA's Veterinary Services contracted with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture to conduct a review of the performance of the various components of the system. Four committees (Domestic Detection and Surveillance, Exclusion, International Information, and Response) conducted numerous site visits and interviews to develop recommendations for enhancements and new initiatives for the safeguarding system. Dr Beth Lautner, vice president of Science and Technology at the National Pork Board, chaired the Domestic Detection and Surveillance Committee, and Dr Rick Sibbel served on the International Information Committee. Included in the report were recommendations that impact veterinarians and veterinary education. Further information on the report can be accessed at www.aphis.usda.gov/vs.


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The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards RANT – Sunday September 12th, 2010.
Hey kids,
Today was a cool, rainy Sunday in NYC, and I spent most of it running around looking for a new pair of sneakers. I came home empty handed, but that's another sad story.
The main sad story of tonight is the MTV Video Music Awards.
Remember when this show really meant something?
Remember when MTV actually SHOWED MUSIC VIDEOS ALL OF THE TIME?
Probably not if you were born after 1985. I think that MTV should change their name, because they could obviously care less about music, and they obviously don't know what good television is.
But everything about music (and the way we all obtain and listen to music) has changed. I guess this makes me old, sad, and cranky about how kids today have ruined everything.
I mean, I'm looking at the pre-show right now, and I'm looking at some girl named Gabby talking about how she just got the job as a Twitter Jockey.
I only recognize two MTV talking heads from the 90's – that big Black guy with the neck that's 20 inches around and the monster dreads who looks like a Predator creature…what's-his-name – Sway (did he cut his hair? He's still wearing a big hat.)
Good GRIEF he's got a big head. And there's that cute girl, Suchin Pak. She is now thanking the viewers for voting online for the outfit she's wearing. She should send them all a virus.
Thankfully this show is only 2 hours long, from 9 to 11. Remember when it used to be 3 hours long, and then go past midnight? Ugh, I'm really getting bummed out and it's only 8:15.
Some singer or Rapper named Jay Sean just showed up with 4 hookers. I think he's an East Asian guy from London. He's babbling on with an MTV host I don't know also an East Asian guy from London). They are blathering on about Nicki Minaj and how they can't WAIT to see her pre-show performance.
Ugh, there's Snooki.
She's the same color as a basketball, just darker. Pink lipstick. She looks like a 90-year-old refugee from a nursing home in Miami.
Ooooh, the Predator is giving out the first awards of the night!
*Best Dance Video – Lady GaGa's "Bad Romance."
*Best Collaboration Video – Lady GaGa & Beyonce for "Telephone." I really do like that video. Amazing look, outfits, "story line" and costumes. You need to watch it if you haven't seen it yet.
Oh, a commercial for the Broadway musical In The Heights (which I don't like because they stole the TONY from the amazing show Passing Strange. The female lead is now Jordin Sparks. Remember her? Yea, she WON American Idol a few years ago – remember? I wonder why Broadway has become the dumping ground for American Idol winners and finalists. That's right, I'm talking to you Fantasia, Constantine, Todrick Hall, Taylor Hicks, Clay Aiken, Ace Young, Diana DeGarmo, Josh Strickland, and Tamrya Gray.
Who was Todrick Hall?
Okay, back to the white carpet. Oooh, there's Usher and his protégé, JUSTIN BIEBER!
Oh, and there's DRAKE! I hate that kid.
He looks so damn smug all of the time; I just wanna smack his face off. And that l-o-n-g hairline on his big head.
It is now 8:30. I have to make lunch for tomorrow. BRB.
Okay, I'm back. And just in time to see that no talented Nicki Minaj with Will.I.Am. She usually lip syncs, but she actually has a live mic. I wish she was faking it. She's wearing a pink & purple skintight cat suit with a pink beehive wig.
I like the "Video Killed The Radio Star" sample, but the song STINKS.
OMG – is that Will.I.am? He's in an all black outfit, AND HIS FACE, NECK ARE PAINTED BLACK. He looks like a total idiot. Ugh, and he still has that stupid Gumby-esque haircut. Except now it's a molded plastic "wig." I hope someone calls Devo and they beat his ass.
Ahhhh, the song is over. Thank goodness.
I'm not so sure that this years host is gonna go over that well. Chelsea Handler has the honor, and I don't think that much of the kids these days know who she is. I LOVE her books, and her talk show is kinda funny. This is gonna be a trial by fire for her. And of course we all (well, not you) have to wait until the last 5 minutes for the man of the night, KANYE WEST to show up and do his thing.
Ugh, there's that Ke$ha girl, and she's dressed like a whore-ish extra from Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.
Why is she famous again?
FINALLY, it's 9:00 and the show is starting!
YAY, it's Marshall Mathers!
He looks angry. He's rapping his new song, "I'm Not Afraid." He's looking down at a teleprompter for his lyrics. Then he moves on stage with about 50 drummers, and some random Black guy who is rapping backup. Ooh, there's Rihanna! She's got on a bright red wig with a sparkly headband. Her clothing looks dated, a white camisole and white tulle ballerina skirt with combat boots.
Hey Rihanna, Carrie Bradshaw called, she wants her outfit back.
Here's Chelsea, sending up Lady GaGa, complete with backup dancers, a crazy outfit, and a cardboard house on her head. She released a dove from a box on her crotch. The crowd is cheering for her, so I guess they know who she is. She is the first female host in 16 years. She just announced that she stayed sober all week to prepare, but somehow now, she's "as high as a kite." And she really sounds like it. Her jokes were pretty good, but most fell flat.
Look, there's Justin Bei…oh no, it's Ellen DeGeneres.
WHEN I ANNOUNCE THE AWARD WINNERS, I WILL NOT LIST ALL OF THE NOMINEES – mostly because you've probably only seen the winning clip anyway.
**BEST FEMALE VIDEO – Lady GaGa – "Bad Romance." I really like that song. And I just LOVE what she's wearing – it's from Alexander McQueen's last runway show. FABULOUS! She thanked a lot of people, including "The gays for making this video over and over again." She also had discharged soldiers with her (not sure if they were gay), and honored them. Very classy!
9:18 commercial break!
Annnnnnnnnnd, we're back.
**BEST ROCK VIDEO – 30 Seconds To Mars – "Kings And Queens." Looks like that Jordan Catalano (Jared Leto) kid is really serious about his band!
Kim Kardashian was just announced as a "fashion icon."
Really? She presented Justin Beiber. He's outside the Nokia Theater singing a song that I think is called "Baby" because that's all he's singing. The crowd of girls is amazing. He's lip synching. His backup dancers are killing it.
I wonder when the new season of America's Best Dance Crew is coming on.
Sorry, I drifted off, but his dancers are amazing! Oh, now Justin is playing the drums. The crowd is going nuts! Not bad for a kid with a weird haircut.
Oh, here's Usher. He looks like he raided Will.I.am's closet. At least he is REALLY SINGING. Lots of dancing, lasers, and lights going on.
**BEST MALE VIDEO – Eminem!
Here's some band I've never heard of – Florence And The Machine. The lead singer chick has red hair. I think I heard the song on "Grey's Anatomy" commercial. Oh wait, it's Paramore. Interesting song. She's dressed like a Grecian Goddess or something, and the song sort of sounds like a Gospel tune.
Cut to some stage outside, and N.E.R.D. is performing on a platform with a car on it. Commercial tie in.
Oooh, there are almost a million VMA related Tweets! Thank you Twitter Jockey. Sheesh.
**BEST POP VIDEO – Lady GaGa! – Bad Romance. She's in another McQueen confection that she can hardly walk in. She's nominated for 13 and this makes 4 so far.
Uh oh, here comes Taylor Swift. I'm looking for security around the stage. Oh shit – they're playing the clip from last year when Kanye busted her groove.
She's singing a sad sounding song that I think is called, "You're Still An Innocent." She was barefoot and sullen.
Guess what! There are now 1,064,755 TWEETS! Woo-HOO!
The time is now 10:19
Oh look, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE!
What, he's not singing? Why is he here?
Oh, he's a part of the cast of that movie about Faceplace.
He's introducing that smug jackass Drake (with MJB and Swizz Beats).
Mary J. Blige sang for 25 seconds. Okay, I'm going to the bathroom.
Alright, the time is now 10:32. Let's get the show in the road people!
Chelsea is back in her 4th wardrobe change, and her makeup looks a little smeared. The cast of The Jersey Shore is onstage IN A HOT TUB. Chelsea just got in the tub with them in her dress. Classy!
Here's that Columbian sex bomb from that show "Modern Family." I can't understand a word she's saying.
**BEST HIP HOP VIDEO – What did she say? Oh, Eminem – Not Afraid
There's Selina Gomez (why is she famous?) and Ne-Yo (when is he gonna come out already) They introduced B.o.B., Bruno Mars, and Hayley Williams, performing B.o.B.'s hit songs "Don't Let Me Fail," and "Airplanes." Then Hayley went on to sing a song with her band, Paramore.
Good GRIEF – It's 10:46. Is Lady GaGa gonna perform?
**BEST NEW ARTIST – Justin Beiber! As he's running onstage, his pants are falling down. Ugh.
It is now 10:54
Why is Linkin Park singing at the Griffith Observatory? Why are they on here at all? I thought this show ended at 11? WTF, I have to go to bed. I have to be at school by 7:45 – shit! These guys sound like a very angry Depeche Mode. Not good.
OMG, it's CHER! In her "Turn Back Time" leotard. Great wig! It's 11:05
**VIDEO OF THE YEAR – Lady GaGa – "Bad Romance" This chick has made about 5 costume changes! She handed her purse that looked like a piece of raw steak to Cher and announced that her new album is called "Born This Way."
Here is the man of the two hours – KANYE WEST!
He walked out into the middle of the stage, dressed in red form head to toe with a black t-shirt. Playing an 808. Girls come on stage and they're running around with drapery flying around. He sings, and ballerinas come out. They're dressed in taupe tutu's and ballet shoes. He said "assholes" and "douchebags" in his lyric.
Um, they don't get bleeped? Now there's another guy on stage. I don't know who he is, but he god bleeped 5 times in less than 60 seconds. Oh no, Kanye's singing with that damn Autotune crap.
Okay, more bad lyrics, lights, then fireworks – BANG. It's over!
No follow up. I guess you're supposed to go online and watch the after crap.
They didn't immediately replay it either. Remember when they used to do that?
This show was a BIG SNOOZE – nothing dangerous, exciting, scandalous, crazy. I miss watching drunk Guns-N-Roses members, I loved it when Puff Daddy had big, extravagant numbers with confetti cannons, feathers, fireworks, and kangaroos.
There were NO STARS at this show. Who in the hell is Ashley Greene and why is she at this award show?
Where in the hell were Mariah, Beyonce, J-Lo, Pink, Christina, and Diddy tonight? I kept looking at people on the white carpet and didn't know anyone, which is beyond sad.
Oh well, it's 11:20 and I'm gonna go to bed. I guess MTV will repeat it. Or at least tweet about it. 'Cuz I won't.


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As the days of summer were winding down, I got both soy beans and green beans in our CSA one week. I had a recipe saved on Pinterest for a while about a mixed bean salad and I thought it would be the perfect use for the produce I got.
It also doesn't hurt that green beans are The Good Daughter's favorite. I love fresh green beans only, refusing to eat canned or frozen. And I will confess that eating cooked green beans with bacon and onions can get old after a while.
I liked the fresh summer taste to this salad and it made a great side dish with some baked white fish.
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped
1 shallot, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons grainy mustard
2 teaspoons honey
1 cup shelled soy beans
1 can light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
salt and pepper to taste
~Bring a large pot of water to a full boil. Add a hearty pinch of salt. Cook green beans until tender crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from water and submerge in ice water. Drain and rinse until cold.
~In a large bowl add vinegar, oil, oregano, shallot, mustard and honey. Whisk to combine. Add all of the beans and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
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If there's one thing I love, it's a Tom Haverford 'treat yo'self' moment. I firmly believe we all deserve a little treat every now and then, something decadently luxurious to splurge on. The sort of thing you wouldn't normally buy yourself because it's 'too expensive' or 'unnecessary'? That kinda purchase. Maybe you've got a new job, finished a project, achieved a personal goal, or hell, just had a bad Monday, this is where you should be splurging.
I had to start here since, let's face it, this underwear is the star of the show. I firmly believe that beautiful lingerie helps make you feel beautiful, and this set from Aubade makes me feel like a total princess. It's easy to fall into the trap of feeling like your underwear is just another layer of clothing, and one that isn't seen at that, but I prefer to think of it as a confidence boost under your clothes.
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Is there anything more luxurious than splurging on decadent skincare? I love the whole experience, picking something up in Space NK, the ribbon tied black bag, cracking it out of the box for that first application after a good cleanse. There's nothing more relaxing than an at home facial, and a good moisturiser (if you ask me) is the key ingredient. After polishing off a deluxe Sephora sample of the Sunday Riley C.E.O. Antioxidant Protect and Repair Moisturiser, I treated myself to a pot. I love applying this before bed, it's rich and creamy, smells delicious and feels like a real treat.
Your favourite candle.
I suppose this doesn't have to be an expensive purchase, but if you're anything like me you probably appreciate a high end candle. If I could only burn one candle for the rest of my life it would be Diptyque's Pomander, pricey, but the rich, spiced orange scent that fills the room when this is lit is worth every penny. A nice candle makes a great gift for others, but an even greater gift for yourself!
A new magazine.
Good magazines these days don't come cheap, meaning for a lot of people they're no longer an everyday purchase. A hard day often leads me to the aisles of WHSmith, where I'll splurge on a printed publication to unwind with that evening (and if it looks good on insta, it's a bonus!). Check out this post to see some of my favourites.
New jewellery.
Now, when I say this, I don't mean carting yourself of to Tiffany each time you have a bad day (although if that's in your budget, you go girl). I follow a lot of indie jewellery companies on Instagram and every now and then I'll treat myself to something new and sparkly from. My most recent acquisition was these beautiful necklaces from Rock N Rose, I've not taken them off since they arrived! They're beautiful, high quality, and the price tag won't make your bank balance shudder either.
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Political Science Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Prof. Ransford Gyampo is urging the Inspector General of Police (IGP) David Asante Apeatu, to re-investigate the case of alleged corruption levelled against two Deputy Chiefs of Staff, Samuel Abu Jinapor and Francis Asenso Boakye.
According to him, the two senior appointees should also take steps including going to court to clear their names, adding that it is in the interest of government to also encourage the duo to do so, in order to protect its reputation.
The CID few weeks ago cleared the two Deputy Chiefs of Staff, Samuel Abu Jinapor and Francis Asenso Boakye of any wrongdoing after President Nana Akufo Addo referred a case of an allegation of corruption levelled against them for investigations.
But an audiotape which has since gone viral on social media which a section of the public claim it put the findings of the investigative report in doubt.
In the said audiotape, a female interlocutor who the Deputy CID Boss, has admitted was her, is heard telling a male character who is believed be A Plus, on the other side of the line that: "…As for the corruption aspect of it, from what you said and what we've gone to confirm, you wouldn't be too far from right to say that this is what happened, but we need to manage…the people are your people. We need to find the best way to ensure that Korle Bu works the way we all want it to work.
"You need somebody who'll be neutral to tell them exactly what is there for them to understand and I wish I could have an audience with the President himself because it looks like most of the things don't get to him…yes I feel sad for him. I feel he has good intentions but he's not going to achieve it."
But ACP Addo-Danquah has said the tape was doctored.
Speaking on Asempa FM, Prof. Gyampo said government must show interest in the matter which has become an albatros around its neck and demonstrate to the public that the President indeed doesn't condone corruption.
"In this country, over the years we appear to pussy footing the fight against corruption without having that much commitment and determination to uproot the canker. If this is not checked, we'll continue to fight and lose the battle against. These are two gentlemen who work at the Presidency and it's important the highest office of the land is not tainted with allegation of corruption. The Akufo Addo administration must ensure a finality is brought to this matter."
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Cannabis and Lennox-Gastaut – A Kynd Review
Twelve years ago, Tony Alvarez and his wife welcomed a beautiful baby boy. Like many new parents, they celebrated their blessings and looked forward to milestones like school performances, Little League games, weekend barbecues, and family time. But within just a few months of their son's birth, he was diagnosed with two syndromes that affected his cognitive function. At age seven, he was diagnosed again, this time with an epilepsy disorder called Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, which appears in childhood and presents with random seizures. It was the beginning of a long road of prescription medications that would prove to be as damaging in side effects as they were mixed in success.
This is the path that led the Alvarezes – desperate for something that would truly help their son – to cannabis. And this is their story.
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"The worst part of this epilepsy is what it was taking from our son," Tony wrote in a letter addressed to Mynt Dispensary and Kynd Cannabis Company. "Progressively he was changing and becoming a different child. No longer could he stay awake during the day. He would struggle to make it though a day at school without becoming so lethargic that my wife or I would have to pick him up midday. Physically, he degraded to the point that he could not sit up on his own, let alone stand up like he used to. He would not roll or scooch on the floor. He wouldn't even lift his hands to his mouth to feed himself. His cognitive ability diminished significantly as well. He would not babble, make signs to communicate, or pay attention to any of his favorite toys or movies. He was simply not the same child he used to be."
Managing their son's seizures meant a mix of drugs typically prescribed to epileptic patients, including phenobarbital, levetiracetam, lamotrigine, rufinamide, and clobazam, plus diazepam and midazolam for emergencies.
"We even tried the ketogenic diet," Tony wrote, "which has been known to be successful for some people."
But nothing was helping their son.
Grasping at Straws
"My wife and I knew that if we were going to help our son we would need to find another solution," Tony wrote. "That is when my wife started networking with other parents of children with epilepsy and with Lennox-Gastaut in particular."
What she heard was encouraging.
"She found parents who were trying medicine that was not prescribed," Tony describes, "but showing promise in treating seizures. It was CBD. The stories we heard were like an underground secret where children were having extremely reduced numbers of seizures or cessation of seizures altogether. It was hard to believe. However, upon meeting a few families and attending a few seminars, we found that many of the stories were true."
The turning point for Tony and his wife came with the testimonial of one family in particular. "This family stated, 'We got our child back,' wrote Tony. "We had felt like we had lost our son and the person he was becoming. [That sentiment] resonated and she knew we had to try this medication."
Finding Hope
The next challenge for the Alvarez family was figuring out how to access the medicine. "One way that kept popping up was to self cultivate," Tony wrote. While they were willing, the start-up costs – totaling in the tens of thousands of dollars – was prohibitive. "We simply didn't have access to that much capital for a medicine we didn't really know would work for our son," he wrote.
And then they learned about Mynt in downtown Reno. "In following families with children suffering from epilepsy, my wife came across the Hempel family. She wanted to talk to people who had experience with children with epilepsy and found that they were part of the Mynt dispensary."
Tony's wife collected reports and notes from their son's neurologist and presented it to the team at Mynt. "After some collaboration we started our son on a basic tincture [created by Kynd Cannabis Company] with the appropriate ratios of CBD:THC," Tony writes. "From that point, Kynd, along with guidance from our neurologist, adjusted the ratios, concentrations, and plant strain to form a custom tincture for our son. That was in 2017. In the relatively short time that our son has been on Kynd's CBD tincture, we have seen a progressive and positive improvement in both the number and intensity of our son's seizures. This has allowed us to take him off of one of his previously prescribed seizure medications. Most encouraging though is the improvement in our son's cognition. He is more alert and energetic, less lethargic. He is becoming more vocal, animated, and communicative. His improvement has been so successful we have been able to take him off of a seizure medication that we felt was making him lethargic. In short, we are getting our son back and it has been a tremendous gift."
Fighting for Families
With its federal classification as a Schedule I controlled substance – lumping cannabis in with heroin, acid, and methamphetamines – scientific research into this amazing plant is effectively blocked. For families like the Alvareses, that leaves question marks, red tape, and reliance on anecdotal evidence only. Parents deserve access to medications that can help their children – the kind of help that comes without traumatic side effects. And that's why we're committed to seeing cannabis legalized not just at the state level, but federally too. Opening the door to evidence-based research will help so many people. And the Alvarez family is just one example.
"Without the continued support of Kynd and Mynt, we wouldn't be able to get our son back," Tony wrote. "The excitement and joy they get at hearing our small steps to victory let us know we aren't alone. We will continue this direction of care with the hopes of taking him off another seizure medication within the next year. We will also continue to celebrate these small, but important steps. Thank you Mynt Dispensary and Kynd Cannabis Company."
To the Alvarez family – thank you for sharing your story. We are touched beyond words, and we are hopeful for your son's continued positive progression.


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A place of reverence becomes a place of revelry in a night of music, art, performance and creative freedom, with the fourth year of CONFESSIONAL FESTIVAL returning to Blackburn, Lancashire after last years' incendiary visit of punk-politicos CABBAGE and SHE DREW THE GUN. Dragging some of the UKs most exciting bands off the road and into church, both TRAMPOLINE and PINS are announced to play this year's event on Sat 8 September 2018 at a fantastically fancy-dressed Holy Trinity Church, Blackburn.
A 10-hour music and arts festival that centres on an annual theme, 2018's celebration of all things 'Out of this World' brings the kitsch of mid-century sci-fi and space travel to the lavishly and lovingly planned festival. Bringing artistic other worlds vividly to life in a 40 year career, Dexy's Midnight Runners legend, KEVIN ROWLAND will crate his finest records for a special DJ show, while similarly not-of-this-planet Glaswegian gothic post-punks, THE NINTH WAVE are also feeling confessional.
Alongside the explosive line up of live bands, Confessional Festival expands minds with a curated mix of spoken word, live art, creative market stalls, art installations and high-quality, handpicked food and drink. The confirmed line-up for Confessional Festival 2018 is:
• Kevin Rowland DJ Show
• The Ninth Wave
• Trampolene
• New York Tourists
• Fruit Tones
• Mold
• The Racket
• Anhedonia
• Matt Abbott
• Confessional DJs
Pete Eastwood, Organiser of Confessional Festival, says: "This is no ordinary gig in a church; it's a transformation of the space to donate it fully to the spirit of creativity, with every detail taken care of to make sure every moment is unforgettable. When Cabbage and She Drew The Gun played for us last year the level was taken up a notch, leaving this year's stage open to Trampolene and PINS to build on the electricity we created. Unmissable."
For updated event details, line-ups and ticketing, visit the Confessional Festival Facebook event page.


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"Food Safety and Human Health, the Responsibility of The Whole Industry Chain Companies"
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Venue: Qingdao International Convention & Exhibition Center (No. 9, Miaoling Rd., Laoshan Dist., Qingdao)
Plenary session
Leaders and Guest Speaker: Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, MOA of China; Bureau of Quality and Safety Supervision for Agro-products, MOA of China; Academicians of Chinese Academy of Engineering; Representatives of OIE and FAO, Representatives of BMEL (Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture of Germany) and Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Keynote Speech: Interpretation of domestic and foreign policies
Analysis of China's livestock production data under the situation of major foreign animal disease prevention and control;
Progress of the amendment of the reference standards for antimicrobial drug residues of MOA
Keynote Speech: Academician Report
Antimicrobial resistance of animal origin monitoring and antibiotic reduction experiment in China's meat, egg and milk production
Prospect and Practical Technology of International Food Safety Technology
Status Quo, Problems and Countermeasures of Aquatic Products Quality and Safety in China
September 20th 14:00-17:30
Venue: Hyatt Regency Qingdao, Qingdao, China (88 Donghai East Rd., Laoshan Dist., Qingdao)
- Antibiotic resistance and health management of the whole industry chain
Co-sponsor: China Veterinary Drug Association
National antibiotic reduction work progress and trends;
Development of new animal vaccines and diagnostic reagents (pig, poultry);
Global foodborne antibiotic resistance monitoring and prevention and control strategies;
- Antibiotic reduction in animal feeds, technological and structural adjustment of breeding
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Feed antibiotic growth promoter withdrawal plan and policy interpretation;
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Analysis of the safety and effectiveness of livestock and poultry homologous feeds;
Aquatic products whole industry chain quality management and control
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Aquatic product feed additives and veterinary drug use specifications;
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The Prevention and Control of African Swine Fever
Co-sponsors: EFSA; TAFS
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Interpretation plan of the whole industry chain disinfection based on the prevention and control of African swine fever;
Agriculture, animal husbandry and catering stores and supermarkets cooperation; scientific value to consumer
Co-sponsor: Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Shanghai Representative Office
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Co-sponsor: China Food Industry Association
- Food authenticity and Traceability Technology
DNA sequencing technology to determine food authenticity;
Animal origin food blockchain traceability platform and product demo;
Multi-source meat product adulteration detection and management technology;
Interpretation of the latest agricultural product quality and safety law amendment and regulatory policies;
Microbial control + food safety
Microbiological risk analysis of food in China; experience of Salmonella epidemic, control, and detection in China; Traceability analysis of outbreaks of foodborne pathogens; status quo of animal-derived food detection technology and domestic and foreign technological application;
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Research trend and market demand of artificial meat;
Risk assessment and compliance of artificial meat;
Co-sponsor: World Animal Protection
World Animal Protection Releasing the Global Farm Animal Welfare Business Benchmark Report;
Pig and poultry welfare breeding technology and farm sustainable development;
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Now liberals like Reagan? (See here.) This is why I was always bothered by the intensity of Bush Derangement Syndrome. They'll come around, eventually.
This shows an insult? It looks like he's just scratching his cheek, but that isn't how the Japanese fans took it.
Here's one of the odder sports stories these days: cricket-playing inner-city young men in LA who are now going on tour in Australia. I remember reading about this when they first started up, but I didn't realize they are still going strong.
This country would be better off if most liberals and leftists were to transcend the Sixties. The Sixties ended over forty years ago, and since those of us who lived through it made a number of mistakes, we'd be better off admitting them and trying to correct them. Instead, most liberals and leftists are still entranced by the ideas of that decade and won't admit to any mistakes whatsoever.
Here, however, black intellectual John McWhorter transcends the Sixties in this post in which he lists ten people (of all races) whom black history could do without. Notice that seven of the ten people on his list came up with their ideas in the Sixties (I'm assuming that books published in 1970 were written in the Sixties), and two of the remaining three are products of that decade. Admittedly, it is easy for McWhorter to transcend the Sixties since he came of age after they were over, but his list should give liberals and leftists a clue as to how history will treat their favorite decade.


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Tunisia's amnesty law accused of protecting Ben Ali-era corruption
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A law granting amnesty to thousands of people linked to former President Zinedine Ben Ali has sparked outrage with critics saying it whitewashes corruption. But, despite protests in parliament and on the streets, the ruling coalition is sticking to its guns.
The reconciliation law was approved on Wednesday by 117 deputies to nine after a night of angry debate, which led the opposition to walkout of parliament and accuse the ruling coalition of acting like a mafia.
Government supporters accused them of playing to the gallery.
"We're facing some of the most simplistic populism I've ever seen," Samir Labidi, a representative of the ruling Nidaa Tounes party in Tunis told RFI.
President Beji Caid Essebsi's ruling party has been pushing the reconciliation law since 2015, arguing it will improve the investment climate and help revive Tunisia's ailing economy.
"I don't understand what all the fuss is about," says Labidi, arguing that it fills a legal loophole in Tunisia's 2013 Transitional Justice Law.
That aimed to bring past abusers to account for their crimes and included a provision to pardon corrupt businesspeople if they fully complied with the transitional justice process and repaid their ill-gotten gains.
This law was "a legal absurdity", Labidi maintains. "For the civil servant who never stole, this law lets them fall through the cracks. The reconciliation law fills this legal loophole."
NGOs fear threat to Arab Spring's gains
But many civil society leaders fear the law will whitewash the entrenched corruption that fuelled the public anger behind the 2011 Arab Spring.
"This reconciliation bill is a set back to freedom and liberty in Tunisia," Amine Allouche, a member of parliamentary watchdog Bawsala told RFI.
"It offers amnesty, it doesn't offer reconciliation. It offers amnesty to corrupt civil servants and the like, meaning their ministers and high officials who served under the Ben Ali regime and who were involved in administrative fraud that led in many cases to financial fraud and to economic fraud."
Faced with widespread resistance when the law was first proposed two years ago, the government has had to amend it to exclude businessmen from the amnesty proposal.
In the final version, pardons will only be granted to those who followed orders from corrupt leaders but did not benefit personally, essentially just public officials.
Who is corrupt?
Yet determining who was corrupt and who wasn't is likely to prove a challenge in itself.
"The short answer is it probably won't answer that question," says Monica Marks, a Tunisia expert at Oxford University.
"They were all working for the corrupt dictator Ben Ali. So they could potentially all argue that they were simply taking orders and that they were all victims of a corrupt judicial system. So how is it possible to hold anyone to account?"
And that's the worry. Critics like Marks say the current law will infringe the transitional justice process that is already underway.
"The transitional justice law was a victim-centred process whose end goal was justice," Marks told RFI.
"The reconciliation law was proposed with the explicit goal of undermining the transitional justice law and setting up a parallel mechanism whose end goal was amnesty for the corrupt."
Many Tunisians have questioned the government's motives for prioritising this law over legislation they believe is more urgent.
So a law that declares it wants reconciliation may have had the opposite effect.
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When All You Need Is a Qualified Income Trust, or Miller Trust, in Florida
If the Medicaid applicant has more income than is allowed for eligibility ($2,349 per month for 2020), the qualified income trust will allow eligibility for benefits even though income is over the amount allowed. A qualified income trust can be used to qualify for benefits under the Institutional Care Program (ICP) and the waiver programs provided by Medicaid.
The ICP Medicaid benefits help pay for long term care in a skilled nursing home. The current cost for long term care in a skilled nursing home is more than $8,821 per month for a semi-private room, or $105,852 annually on average in Florida, according to this 2019 survey by Genworth Financial).
According to the Genworth Financial study, every day until 2030, "10,000 baby boomers will turn 65. At least 70% of people over 65 will need long term care services and support" in their lifetime.
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What is an "Income Cap" State?
Florida is an "Income Cap" state, which means there is an upper income limit for Florida Medicaid eligibility. A person's total gross income includes the amount received from Social Security, pensions, IRAs and all other forms of income. "Income" for Florida Medicaid eligibility purposes is gross income. This means that all deductions are added back to the income before one can determine the total amount of income for Medicaid eligibility purposes. This is an example of why proper Medicaid planning is so important for each individual who needs assistance for the cost of long term care, and why qualified income trusts may be necessary for Medicaid benefits.
The qualified income trust, or Miller Trust, will allow you, or your family member, to qualify for Medicaid benefits to pay for nursing home long term care costs, even if the skilled care nursing home resident has income that exceeds the Medicaid "Income Cap." For 2020, the Medicaid income cap in Florida is $2,349 per month. The qualified income trust must be prepared by an attorney in Florida who is ranked as one of the Best Lawyers in America.
Obtain Your Florida Qualified Income Trust or Miller Trust Right Here?
- You begin the process of obtaining your Florida Miller Trusts (QIT) online by going to our Qualified Income Trusts document (click here) preparation site and answering a few questions.
- Submit the QIT questionnaire after completing it, pay the fee, and we'll have the completed trust to you within 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays). It only takes a few minutes and the fixed fee for your irrevocable qualified income trust for Florida is only $349.
- We guarantee to provide you with your Miller Trust within 48 hours of your submission of the information. We provide you with simple and complete instructions for properly signing the irrevocable Medicaid qualified income trust document and instructions for handling the bank account for the irrevocable qualified income trust.
- The QIT form prepared through this site is accepted for the Institutional Care Program (ICP) or the community-based waiver programs for long term care in an assisted living facility provided by one of the managed care companies who have contracted with the State of Florida to provide long term care.
What if I need a durable power of attorney before I can sign a Qualified Income Trust for my loved one?
Prepare Your Florida Durable Power of Attorney Online, Right Here, Right Now
If you need to prepare a Florida durable power of attorney for finances that meets the requirements of the Florida Department of Children and Families to establish a qualified income trust, you can prepare a Power of Attorney, right here online –just click here.
If you or your family member, who is currently, or is about to begin living in a skilled nursing facility, or who seeks to become qualified for Medicaid benefits, and has income in excess of that Medicaid allowable amount ($2,349 per month for 2020), an irrevocable qualified income trust must be established so he or she can qualify for Medicaid benefits to help pay for the cost of long term care in a skilled nursing facility or in any community-based waiver Medicaid program. For the purpose of determining whether you qualify for Medicaid benefits, the State of Florida includes indemnity payments you receive from long term care insurance as "income." If your income plus long term care insurance benefits exceed the income cap, then you will need an irrevocable qualified income trust, or Miller trust before you can become eligible for Medicaid benefits.
Does the Qualified Income Trust Need a Taxpayer Identification Number?
Some banks may require that you obtain a Taxpayer Identification Number. However, the IRS specifically provides that: "If the trust is a Miller type of trust, Do Not assign an EIN. Instead, inform the trustee that he/she must . . . Use the SSN of the beneficiary or trustee to report trust activities." Part 21, Chapter 7, Section 13, of "Assigning Employer Identification Numbers (EINs). Furthermore, Miller Trusts are treated as grantor trusts pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 671. That section provides that since the income is solely that of the beneficiary of the Trust, i.e., the Medicaid applicant, only the SSN of the beneficiary should be used.
What if I need more than a Qualified Income Trust?
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If you have Medicaid planning needs that go beyond the need for an income trust, you can obtain information about Medicaid planning for more complex issues beyond those involving qualified income trusts, or Miller trusts, from an experienced elder law attorney. If you would like to schedule a consultation to explore whether qualified income trusts or Miller Trusts, can assist you or your family member with obtaining Medicaid benefits to pay for long term nursing home care or assisted living costs, please call us at (904) 448-1969 or toll-free 1-866-510-9099. Or, you can schedule a Medicaid planning consultation by telephone or we can provide a consultation by email if you prefer.
The upper-income limit typically is adjusted up by a few dollars each year. In many cases when an elderly person's income exceeds the upper allowable limit, irrevocable "Qualified Income Trusts" (also known as "Miller Trusts" or a "QIT form for Florida" or a "Medicaid income only trust") can be used to legally solve the problem of too much income and allow the individual to qualify for Medicaid benefits. The maximum income limit for 2020 is $2,349 per month.
There are detailed requirements that are legally necessary for drafting a QIT. There are also many rules that govern the administration of an irrevocable qualified income trust account. Following the requirements for establishing and administering a qualified income trust is necessary for maintaining Florida Medicaid eligibility for the elderly person after it is first obtained. Your Medicaid planning elder law attorney in Florida should provide you with detailed and specific direction for the proper funding and administration of the irrevocable qualified income trust funds.
In addition to the QIT form for Florida prepared at this site, we provide you with a Memorandum Regarding Funding Your Qualified Income Trusts, and a letter directed to your bank explaining how to set up and operate the bank account for your Qualified Income Trust, along with instructions for the proper signing of qualified income trusts.
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If the individual seeking Medicaid benefits is incapacitated and unable to legally sign the irrevocable qualified income trusts documents, it is generally necessary for there to be a legally sufficient durable power of attorney in place so the Miller Trust for Florida can be established by the incapacitated person's legally appointed agent.
The legal form for the Florida durable power of attorney for finances should include specific authorization for the agent, who is sometimes called the "agent" or the "attorney in fact," to sign the irrevocable qualified income trust agreement for the incapacitated person's skilled nursing home Florida Medicaid eligibility requirements. The Medicaid regulations require that the durable power of attorney must include a provision specifically granting the authority of the agent to establish trusts for the individual seeking Medicaid benefits. A properly drafted and signed durable power of attorney is a requirement for those who want to obtain Medicaid benefits on behalf of another under the Institutional Care Program.
If you need a Florida designation of health care surrogate (health care power of attorney), you can prepare one here. Just Click Here
The designation of health care surrogate sometimes called a power of attorney for health care, maybe the most important document that you can have. Any competent adult may also designate a Health Care Surrogate to make all health care decisions during any period of incapacity. During the person's incapacity, the Health Care Surrogate has the duty to consult expeditiously, with appropriate health care providers. The Health Care Surrogate also provides informed consent and makes all health care decisions for the incapacitated person, that he or she believes the maker would have made under the circumstances if the maker were capable of making and communicating such decisions. If there is no indication of what the maker would have chosen, the Health Care Surrogate may consider the maker's best interests in deciding on a course of treatment. If you need only a health care power of attorney or designation of health care surrogate, you can prepare our legal form for a health care power of attorney, or Designation of Health Care Surrogate, online right now, pursuant to Florida Statutes, Section 765.203.
Prepare Your Florida Designation of Health Care Surrogate and Living Will, Online, Right Here, Right Now
If you need irrevocable Qualified Income Trusts, or Miller Trusts forms, to qualify for Medicaid benefits, and that is the only remaining requirement for you or your loved one needs to become eligible for Medicaid benefits, you can obtain qualified income trust documents that are guaranteed to meet the legal requirements of the Florida Department of Children and Families for such Miller trusts, quickly and at a reasonable cost, by clicking here.
The irrevocable QIT form for Florida, or Miller Trust, that you obtain through this website is reviewed by C. Randolph Coleman, an experienced Florida elder law attorney with more than 30 years experience as an attorney, and more than 25 years experience working with the Florida Department of Children and Families (and its predecessor the Department of HRS) in the preparation of irrevocable qualified income trusts for Medicaid eligibility.
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You can prepare your QIT form for Florida, your durable power of attorney, and your designation of health care surrogate online, by answering a few short questions that will provide the information necessary for our office to prepare your qualified income trust or Miller Trusts form.
Your answers to the questions will be reviewed by our experienced Florida elder law attorney, who will complete the Miller trust, and return it to you by email not later than 48 hours (excluding holidays and weekends) – usually quicker than that.
Our Florida irrevocable qualified income trusts are guaranteed to meet the requirements of the Florida Department of Children and Families ("DCF") for those documents, or we will refund your money in full if your QIT form or durable power of attorney is not accepted by DCAF because it is not legally proper.
If you need a consultation with our experienced Florida elder law attorney, for a QIT form, Medicaid spend-down planning, wills or trusts, probate or trust administration, or any other elder law needs, please call us at 904-448-1969, or toll-free at 866-510-9099, or Contact Us, to schedule a consultation; or learn more at www.TheColemanLawFirm.com.


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When shopping for a home, it's often the bathroom and kitchen that make or break the deal. Everyone dreams about a soak in the tub or a relaxing hot shower after a long day of work, either at the offie or with the kids. Some of the best creative design choices for bathroom updates come on a smart budget. White subway tiles look great, and fit the smart budget ideal, but there is really so much more that can be done with some thought. We've pulled together some of our favorite ways to elevate what can be considered basic materials, to something upscale looking. All done without breaking the bank.
Try a striped pattern using just two different colors of basic square tile. It looks fun and fresh. It doesn't require special tile or installation. You can also use different size tiles readily available at the store and create your own unique patterns. Buy a bunch of sample tiles, lay them on the floor and start to play around. Color-blocking is another way to create loads of drama, without a lot of detail work because there is a big impact with a large area.
A trick that we REALLY love is mixing expensive tile with a more basic, lower cost option. The eye is drawn to the unique (and probably more expensive tile) while the lower priced tile is the blank canvas.
This may seem like a silly idea. You hate the tile, but it's a tip to keep it? YES! This trick works best with basic tiles like gray, black, or even eggplant. Embrace the popular retro bathroom feel and forget replacing the fixtures and tile. Work with what you've got. First, start by exploring color palettes. Go to your local housewares store and pick up a few styles of bathmats and towels, and a shower curtain too. Lay them out and see what works best. It's amazing how with a few small details the space can be transformed.
Go from blah to ahhh with rich, bright colors. They cost the same as boring white or beige, and with a test can you don't have to commit to the whole space. You will be surprised at the impact paint creates for the least amount of money.The right color can open up a cramped space, make a large room feel cozier or add instant personality to a basic bath. Feeling bold and confident? Try incorporating a unique striped pattern or a zany geometric design is a roll of painter's tape and a sharp pencil. There are lots of great tutorials on YouTube that show you how.
You are thinking about painting the walls a rich, bright color. So how about something that coordinates with the cabinetry? Did you know that stock cabinetry comes in a wide variety of sizes and styles? Homeowners can easily get a modish look without paying for custom work. It will just look like custom, by adding moldings and trim around the edges.
Don't stop with paint on the walls. It's easy and inexpensive to give cabinets a coat of color. Try painting the door panels one shade and the frames another, or stencil on a motif. Don't like it? Just paint over it and try again!
Get that designer look with five minutes and a screwdriver. Your local flea market or hardware store will have knobs and pulls that will add that something special and finish the look like it was done by a designer. Again, it will be kind to your wallet. Consider unusual finishes, bold colors, interesting shapes or unconventional materials to give your cabinetry a custom twist.


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Famed New Orleans chefs Anthony and Gail Uglesich will be joining chef owner Joel Miller at Ravine on June 2nd for a Meet & Eat to benefit More Than a Meal.
The menu will include:
Appetizer: mini crawfish pies or shrimp and grits
1st Course: barbecue oysters or stuffed pasta shells
2nd Course: chicken and andouille gumbo or crabmeat Louis
3rd Course: shrimp uggie or Paul's fantasy
(All meals include Vino del Sol's Zolo Chardonnay and Zolo Malbec)
Tickets are $75 per person and available at Ravine or at Nella on the Square. Contact Ravine at 662-234-4555 for more information.


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Hepatitis C Home > Pegasys Dosing
A healthcare provider may recommend Pegasys® (peginterferon alfa-2a) to people with chronic hepatitis B or C infections. Specifically, this drug is approved for treating hepatitis B infections in adults, and hepatitis C infections in adults and children as young as five years old. Dosing guidelines for Pegasys will vary, depending on several factors, such as:
- Your age
- Your weight (and height for children)
- How well your kidneys are functioning.
This medicine comes as an injection that is given just under the skin every week for 24 or 48 weeks. Pegasys comes in a vial, a prefilled syringe, or an autoinjector. All forms are for a single use only. Any unused portion must be discarded; it cannot be saved for later.
(For more information, click Pegasys Dosage. This full-length article covers specific Pegasys dosing guidelines, as well as details on how these injections are given and how to use the medicine properly.)


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David Taddie's new album FANCY COLORS blurs the spectrum between acoustic and electronic music into an unorthodox wave of sound. In contrast to the primary characteristics of each type of music, Taddie creates sophisticated, complex compositions by blending the sounds of string and woodwind instruments with the influence of computer-generated effects.
Today, David is our next featured artist in "The Inside Story," a blog series exploring the inner workings and personalities of our artists. Read on to learn about David's love of trains, both large and small…
When did you realize that you wanted to be an artist/ composer/creator?
For me, it was a much more gradual process than expected. It began with listening and singing along as a young child, moving on to performing in various venues while growing up. I arranged for pop bands that I played in as a teenager as well as arranging and playing on radio and TV jingles, some of which I co-wrote. It wasn't until my late teens that I actually began composing concert music, becoming forever hooked. Interestingly enough, I have found that through composition I discover an urge to be creative about many things in life – not just music!
What is your guilty pleasure?
Trains – both the real thing and model railroads. I can't say why for sure but, when I was a very young child, the Nickel Plate Railroad still ran Berkshire steam locomotives and to me those were incredible machines (except that their carbon footprint was enormous).
If you could spend creative time anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Only one? I suppose I would have to say Vienna. The roots of classical and concert music run very deep there. It is quite a beautiful city, with railroads into the Swiss Alps (my guilty pleasure), and I am descended – in part – from that area of Europe. In truth, I am interested in many cultures. There are many beautiful places in this world in which I would love to live for a time in order to truly absorb the arts, the people, their customs and culture.
Was there a piece on your album that you found more difficult to compose than the others?
I would say Triptych would probably be the one. The difficulty was partly the commissioner's request to incorporate various Asian influences including Tibetan prayer bells, tingsha bells, ankle bracelets, a combination of a shakuhachi flute style and extended flute techniques, and to do all of this in an organic way.
An even greater difficulty was incorporating a text the commissioning flutist wrote after listening to much of the electronics part I had written for the piece. This is the opposite order of what most composers – myself included – would do because it is so fundamental to the compositional process to really understand the form and meaning of a text before writing a single note.
What does this album mean to you personally?
FANCY COLORS is a very important accomplishment for me because it contains a number of favorite electroacoustic compositions that I have written over the past twenty years. More importantly, the recordings are by truly outstanding performers, a number of whom I have known and had the pleasure of working with numerous times over the years.
All but one of the pieces involve at least one acoustic instrument. For me, the excitement and visual stimulation provided by great performers is a critical component of the complete musical experience. The kinesthetic motion and expressiveness of the performer translated into sound!
Is there a specific feeling you want listeners to tune into when hearing your work?
I don't think it is my place to tell a listener what to listen for in any of my music – acoustic or electronic. What I hope they experience in this music are my attempts to augment the sound world and various other aspects of the acoustic instruments for which they were written and, most importantly, the "story" – the musical characters, expressions, conflicts, and growth, that hopefully touch the soul of the listener in a life affirming manner.
FANCY COLORS is now available through Ravello Records for streaming or purchase. Click here to explore this new album.


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Our microbiome is an important organ
Our health is influenced by the bacteria in our intestine. The large intestine can even be seen as an independent organ that has a role in our immune system, mood and (mental) performance. Furthermore, the gut has its own nervous system for regulation, the enteric nervous system.
For proper gut health we are dependent on a healthy bacterial population residing in our intestine, which is termed the "microbiome". The microbiome consists of fungi, archaea, bacteria and viruses. However, bacteria are by far the most prevalent type of organism in the gut. The microbiome produces several types of hormones, vitamins and neurotransmitters by means of enzymatic and catalytic activities, which are important for a normal functioning of the human host.
Scientific research has gained an increasing understanding of which and in what way the microbiome influences human health and disease. The composition of the microbiome is influenced by genetic factors, but is for an important part regulated by lifestyle, diet, sleep pattern, exercise and stress.
Using a validated method for determining microbial composition, MyMicroZooTM can determine which bacteria and in what abundance are present in the large intestine.
The microbiome and nutrition
Our diet consists of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, supplemented with minerals and vitamins. The major part of the protein, fat and carbohydrate is catabolized and taken up by the body. In contrast, dietary fibers and other longer types of carbohydrate chains, are not degraded and absorbed fully by the gut and intestine, respectively, and are subsequently used by the microbiome as a source of nutrients.
There are different types of dietary fibers, such as those in fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds. The consumption of sufficient amounts of dietary fiber (30-60 grams per day) is crucial for the maintenance and stimulation of the bacteria in the microbiome. Using the output of your MyMicroZooTM test, one of our associated healthcare professionals can interpret your microbiome composition and the relation to your current lifestyle- health- and nutritional status. He or she can then subsequently devise a personal plan with you to reach your health-goals.


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Welcome Message
Dear Parent(s) and Guardian(s),
Welcome to the Mars Area Primary Center. The P.C. Staff and I are pleased to have your child at our school. Here is your copy of the Mars Area Primary Center Parent Handbook. It answers the most frequently asked questions. Should you find that you have additional questions, please feel free to contact the P.C. office at (724) 625-1588.
Here at the Primary Center, our students are greeted each day by approximately 30 staff members – all committed to giving our students the very best education possible. Currently, the Primary Center has approximately 475 students. There are five (5) classrooms of A.M. Kindergarten, six (6) classrooms of P.M. Kindergarten, and 12 classrooms of First Grade. Additionally the Primary Center hosts a kindergarten intervention program, for qualifying students, entitled Launchpad. Additional sources of intervention are the Title I Reading program, for eligible students, and our Skill Reinforcement program offered to ALL Primary Center students.
At the Mars Area Primary Center, technology adds quality and richness to our rigorous curriculum. iPads enhance curricular experiences and keep students actively engaged in every Kindergarten and First Grade classroom. Additionally, quality supplemental programs such as Learning A-Z, which includes RAZ KIDS and Headsprout, as well as Red Bird Math, will be utilized to foster student success, and increase competency.
The P.C. reading mantra is "Today a Reader...Tomorrow a Leader". Our reading program is part of an integrated approach to language arts – emphasizing reading with robust vocabulary and sight word mastery, speaking, writing, and listening skills. Our math curriculum uses manipulatives and stresses problem solving and application of skills. Our social studies and science curriculums offer students hands-on experiences and opportunities of inquiry to develop an understanding of the key concepts in these areas at an age appropriate level. Additionally our Primary Center STEAM program challenges our young learners to explore, create, and innovate utilizing various materials and technologies.
At the Mars Area Primary Center, we encourage parent involvement. We have a very active Parent Teacher Organization. Working together, we are able to provide a rich supportive, educational experience for all students.
Once again, Welcome to the Mars Area Primary Center!
Dr. Elizabeth A. McMahon
Assistant Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent's Profile
Dr. Elizabeth A. McMahon is Assistant Superintendent of Mars Area School District.
Note: In addition to her duties as Assistant Superintendent, Dr. McMahon oversees daily operations at Mars Area Primary Center.
Dr. McMahon previously served as principal of Mars Area Primary Center (2005-2014) before moving to the position of Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education (2014-2016), then Assistant Superintendent (2016-Present).
She holds a doctorate in educational leadership; master's degree in educational administration, master's degree in special education, master's degree in elementary education; and a bachelor's degree in communications, all from Duquesne University. Additionally, Dr. McMahon holds a PA Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility, Pennsylvania School Administration (K-12) certification, Pennsylvania Instructional II — Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped certification; and Pennsylvania Instructional II — Elementary (K-8) certification.
Prior to coming to the Mars Area School District, Dr. McMahon was a sixth grade learning support teacher at Peters Township School District in McMurray, PA.; a learning support teacher (6-8) in the Trinity Area School District in Washington, PA.; a sixth grade learning support teacher at Deer Lakes School District in Russelton, PA.; and a clinical instructor at Duquesne University's School of Education. She is a 2005 PASA Fellowship Research Recipient at Duquesne University.
Dr. McMahon presented "Authentic Leadership, Teacher Empowerment and School Climate: A Descriptive Study" at the 2009 University Council for Educational Administrators (UCEA) Convention in Anaheim, Calif.; and presented for the National Institute of School Leadership (NISL) "Building a Foundation for Success: Pre-K to Grade 3" at the National Association of Elementary & Secondary Principals (NAESP) Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, in June 2013.
Additionally, during her time at the Mars Area Primary Center, the school received the Best of Mars Award in 2009, 2010 and 2011.


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Joe Ecker, Salk institute.
Plant genomes good… Joe to talk about the importance of deep understanding of a single system. Arabidopsis is the reference plant. Still a lot of unknown. "Sequence enabled science" Systems biology for building a parts-list information. 70M genome project for Arabidopsis. Transcriptome, proteome. Couldn't find the genes until getting expression. (The teams at TIGR really did a great job with the annotation to make this resource I will say).
Sequencing to capture information about variation, RNA, RNA degradation, alternative splicing, small RNAs, DNA methylation (epigenetic variation). (What browser is he showing, this seems like a custom view, but not sure).