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Northeast China is under heavy pressure to reduce overcapacity. As the economy is rebalancing, so must "China's Rustbelt." But how?
In the next five years, China's steel sector should reduce capacity by 100-150 million metric tons, while the coal mining sector will cut capacity by 500 million tons, with another 500 million tons to be restructured in the following 3-5 years.
As world trade has collapsed, export-led growth is out of the question. Due to secular stagnation, advanced economies can no longer absorb available exports nor can they invest as much as before.
Nor will things get better anytime soon. Recently, Chinese steel prices experienced a short-term rise and market conditions are expected to improve after the shutdown of steel factories. Yet, a full recovery for the global steel industry may take a few years.
Northeast's Challenges
Northeast China comprises the provinces of Liaoning, Jilin and Heilongjian. It is China's industrial base. In the early 2000s, the government's "Revitalize the Northeast" campaign sought to turn the region into an economic growth engine.
More recently, the rebalancing of the economy has been shifting growth momentum away from the heavy industry toward consumption and innovation – which means diminishing prospects in the Northeast.
Some observers call Northeast China's "rustbelt." In the US, the belt refers to several states from New York to Michigan. It gained popularity in the 1980s, with economic decline, population loss and urban decay, due to the shrinking of its once powerful industrial sector.
There are some parallels between the US Rustbelt and Northeast China. However, differences abound. By the early 1980s, the US was already a major advanced economy with high living standards. Industrialization had been completed decades before. Services dominated employment. Finally, outsourcing and offshoring made possible the "race for the bottom," at the expense of domestic labor.
In China, the differentiation of regional economies is still accelerating. Average living standards remain relatively low. Industrialization continues in many provinces. Urbanization will remain significant another 10-15 years. The transition to services has only begun. Finally, through its stakes in the state-owned enterprises (SOEs), the central government can still play a major role in shaping the transition.
In other words, China's rustbelt has legitimate hope, but only with right policies.
Transitional Pain
If current overcapacity is reduced by 30 percent in targeted sectors – steel, coal mining and cement – these cuts would translate to layoffs of up to 3 million workers in the coming 2-3 years. In 2015, 13.1 million new urban jobs were created in China and this year's target is 10 million. If a significant majority of the jobless in the Northeast can be re-employed, the regional economy would prove resilient.
In the coal and steel sectors, the government will allocate $15.4 billion in the next two years to help laid-off workers find new jobs, particularly in the service sector. In the short-term, the workers' training, re-skilling and fiscal support can alleviate some of the transition pain.
While restructuring the SOEs will reduce their work force, it will also contribute to the creation of new firms that will offer new job opportunities. As China moves toward a more entrepreneurial economy, government is encouraging start-ups, particularly in new and emerging industries, which could help younger employees.
Channeling the right support to the right targets requires successful planning and integrity. Consequently, misleading accounts – including the recent case about the plight of coal miners in Heilongjiang – underscore the importance of the ongoing anti-corruption struggle at all levels.
All efforts to promote productivity and upgrade innovation in the Northeast's business environment are needed, including increasing efforts to attract domestic and foreign anchor companies, homegrown talent, accelerated foreign direct investment, greater ease in doing business, including easier cross-regional labor flows. In this process, small-and-medium size companies should play a vital role because they are more labor-intensive.
Tough, but feasible
Internationally, the One Road One Belt Initiative can support both China and its trade partners, including its neighbors in the northeast. As these countries continue to industrialize and urbanize, they need more infrastructure and upgraded industrial structures that China can provide.
Despite the challenging transition, the alternative – following old policies in the 'new normal' – would be far worse. It would bankrupt the SOEs, wreck their banks, demolish jobs, and devastate regional economies. Reforms are critical.
While policymakers believe that the Chinese economy is able to create more jobs to absorb laid-off workers, the task won't be easy. But it is feasible.
The original and slightly shorter commentary was released by China Daily on March 23, 2016


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Trigger by Susan Vaught
What happens when you can't remember memories that are crucial to the gradual process in which you try to piece back your life? That is what Jersey Hatch is trying to figure out in Trigger by Susan Vaught. He doesn't know why his best friend suddenly hates him, he doesn't understand why random words fly out of his mouth, but most of all, Jersey doesn't know why he tried to shoot his own head off.
Popular, proficient in athletics and school, what really drove Jersey to kill himself? In fact, Jersey doesn't even really believe that he killed himself. "Did I really get shot in the head? […] The scars—but I didn't remember anything." (p. 12) He keeps forgetting the existence of his left leg and arm because of the effects of brain damage. He's now dealing with not being able to see in his right eye, relearning how to do everything from speaking to tying his shoes, and not only that, Jersey also starts school again. Now with the mind of a five-year-old genius, Jersey tries to find the trigger, the reason why the last barrier between his thought and action broke. As his mom grows more and more distant from the family, Jersey must learn to cope with the real world, armed with his memory book and Mama Rush, his ex-best friend's grandma. Even so, Jersey never fails to see the humor in his situation.
Vaught writes the story in Jersey's voice. Every time I reread the book, the power of the mental strength of a person in his position never fails to move me. Written in short simple sentences, it really helps us gain insight into a world we do not understand. I recommend this story for anyone who wants to read something that is very realistic. Because the story is written from Jersey's perspective, it allows us to feel what he feels— his despair, his happiness, his confusion. The voice he has is very raw yet powerful, infused with strength that he has gained from his disabilities.
There are also many morals to be learned from this book. Even though Jersey's situation is very helpless and full of hardships, he still learns to be less selfish, to stop wallowing in his own self pity, and learns to be less self-centered. "You're so self-centered that you think I'm mad at you."(p. 268). And because Jersey learns these lessons, we do too, but because we learn this lesson from someone who is severely less fortunate than we are, this lesson makes a greater impact on us.
The cover of the book also makes a great impact on me. It seems that the inner Jersey is trapped and the truth of his failed suicide is being kept ducted taped into unwilling silence. But most of all, it is the story that speaks for itself, for Jersey. We learn that only a person's perception of his own world counts and that Jersey will have to make a difficult decision of pulling the trigger again.
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Analysis: I had to cut some excess words in some sentences because I wrote extra words. There were some parts of my review that confused my peer editors because I wrote the review as if people had already read the book and knew what I was talking about. I also wrote some run-on sentences and it seems that I also need to write a bit more to explain what I'm talking about in the review. A lot of people seemed confused about the many things I wrote in this review because, as I said earlier, I wrote the review as if people would know what I'm talking about.
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Turbulence fumbled with the zipper of her emergency first-aid kit in the belt pouch to find gauze. Lady Justice floated to her and helped pull it out.
"Here, let me help," she said softly, trying to calm down Turbulence who was wide-eyed in panic. The wound was not deep and trickled small red drops. "What happened?"
"I messed up. The round hit me under the helmet and ricocheted. My head was up so I could see him. Alaina, I'm not bulletproof! They'll kick me out of the program."
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"I faked it. I cheated. I slipped simunitions in the range pistol while I distracted him. You know, the training rounds that mundanes use to shoot each other?"
Lady Justice was confused. How did a JTF agent lose track of his weapon during testing?
The skin on Turbulence's face not covered in her blood was now turning red. "When we made out on the interview table, he took his gun belt off. I swapped the magazines."
"You made out with your interviewer?" Lady Justice curled her lips in mock disgust. "That was really stupid. What if he had one in the chamber?"
Turbulence blushed even brighter red. "I wasn't thinking, okay. I just want to be a bad-ass chica, like Valkyrie, like you. And he was cute."
Lady Justice smiled. Some of the Agents were put together very nicely, but they could not compare to Scott's gravitas. Everyone noticed the mighty Justice, the son of Judge and Jury. It was a little annoying. And Michael…she dismissed those images, refocusing on the current problem.
"I'm no bad-ass. I just destroy things. I can't even fly very well." she admitted, her earlier anger fading, knowing that Turbulence had carried a greater burden.
"You'll get better." Turbulence knew Lady Justice lacked the style of a true Flyer but she was extremely dangerous anyways. "I'll always bleed when I get shot." Turbulence pulled the blood-covered gauze away from her face to show Lady Justice. The bleeding had stopped.
Their sisterhood moment was interrupted when a bullet struck Lady Justice in the back. Even if she did not have on her Harris fiber suit, she was bulletproof. The colony Flyer was making another pass, firing his pistols rapidly at her. Turbulence dropped altitude to avoid the bullets, Lady Justice did not move, except to extend her arm and finger.
The Flyer was laughing. He had shot the first JTF Flyer in the face and made her bleed, now he was going to do the same to the other one. She obliged him greatly by floating in place as he lined up his shot. Why was she pointing at him?
The lightning bolt struck the colony Flyer between the eyes, his brain shutting down immediately from the overload. His muscles locked up in contractions but he never felt it nor did he feel his body tumble out of control and crash in the forest with a shattered leg and pelvis. When he woke up several hours later, he was in handcuffs and in serious pain.
"That's one down," yelled Lady Justice to Turbulence below her. "Let's go find the Air Elementalist."
Turbulence flew off and Lady Justice turned to follow. As she twisted, a hand appeared from thin air and grabbed her throat, holding her tightly.
"Oh my," the Air Elementalist taunted, "I don't think I've ever seen a Lightning Elementalist before. The JTF isn't as stupid as they seem. Tell me, bitch, can you use your power when you can't breathe?" The Air Elementalist smiled in Lady Justice's face, his hot breath blowing over her nose. " I can't hear you."
Lady Justice tried to bring up her arm but her brain started to panic. His grip on her throat was preventing her from breathing in new air but he was also using his power to pull the air out. Her entire body felt like it was shutting down as her lungs felt like they were on fire from the lack of oxygen.
"Lady Justice. Lady Justice." Was someone calling her? She was disoriented as the Air Elementalist continued to drain the life out of her. "Alaina! Pay attention, chica." Turbulence was calling her on her EComm. "I'm coming around. Make him let go!"
Turbulence did a wide arc to turn around and increase speed. She aimed directly for the Air Elementalist, her approach in full-view of him as he gripped Lady Justice and choked her. She knew she had one shot, by the time she could slow down and turn around again, Lady Justice would be dead from asphyxiation.
The Elementalist laughed. "Your friend thinks she can save you." He smiled widely, his jagged teeth clacking in anticipation. He had watched this JTF Flyer as she chased his useless partner. She created an interesting effect in the air behind her. He wanted to learn more about it before he killed her.
While he was distracted watching Turbulence, Lady Justice tried desperately to use her power. She remembered how he dissipated each time she tried to electrocute him and focused her power on creating a smaller bolt, just enough to jump from her hand to his hand, the one squeezing her throat. She pushed as hard as she could as a bright light flashed just beneath her peripheral vision. His defensive powers immediately activated, his hand dissipating and his prey dropping. She was wounded and would not run far. No, he was focused on another victim quickly approaching.
Lady Justice felt the sudden drop, the grip on her neck gone when the Air Elementalist's hand dissipated. She remembered his name now, Jet Stream, a Category 3 Air Elementalist wanted all across the Midwest for property destruction and murder. And he was going to add her to his kill record.
Turbulence heard the wind call her again. She smiled as she watched Lady Justice fall. She would not like what was about to happen. Just before she collided with Jet Stream, she increased altitude and broke the sound barrier just over his head.
Jet Stream was expecting the Flyer to go right through him, not use a power, and definitely not a power like that. The concussive force prevented dissipation and rocketed him straight down, his body spinning wildly end over end, out of control. He lost consciousness when he impacted the ground.
Lady Justice tumbled a few times from the unexpected explosion before crashing hard on her side. She placed her hand on her chest, trying to breathe normally after Jet Stream's demonstration of power. She rested her head down on the ground and sniffed the outdoor air, enjoying the smell of the trees and flowers. It was much simpler than thinking about Jet Stream trying to murder her.
Turbulence landed next to her, extending a hand to help her stand up. She made a final plea before Lady Justice turned her in.
"I still heal at the accelerated rate. In an hour, you won't see a thing."
Lady Justice laughed in disbelief. Turbulence had just taken out one of the most dangerous criminals in the Midwest and she was worried about getting kicked out of the JTF? There is no way she was going to give up a Flyer that could take on someone like Jet Stream. She was likely going to lose Mari to Dart after graduation if she read his departing correctly. Border surveillance would be more flying and less gunfighting than where most of the recruits were headed, Enhanced law enforcement.
"Just keep your helmet on and visor down," Lady Justice demanded. "I see nothing. I know nothing."
Turbulence breathed a sigh of relief. "Our friend crashed over here," she said pointing to a field nearby.
"Oh, no," Lady Justice said suddenly, remembering more from his criminal file. "If that's Jet Stream, where's his sister?"


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It is entirely possible for any product or service to break out of the 'commodity' mode. There are few industries perceived more as commodities than gasoline/petrol service stations. Principally, they compete on price. However, Mobil found that 80% of drivers would patronize a station that gave upgraded, more personalized, more convenient service. Initially, they began offering "Friendly Serve", a new component of service where an employee at the service station would keep the station much cleaner, pump gas - even get coffee - for patrons. Mobil was able to keep its gasoline prices higher (to offset the cost of having this individual provide those services) while sales volume rose dramatically. More recently, they've been offering "Speedpass", an electronic wanding technology at the pump that eliminates the need for credit cards or paying cashiers. Similarly, they've been able to strategically differentiate themselves, increase station patronage, and keep their prices higher.
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'Lhasa on the verge of destruction,' writes Woeser
[Saturday, May 11, 2013 23:51]
The Old City district of Lhasa.
DHARAMSHALA, May 11: Beijing-based Tibetan writer Woeser has made a desperate appeal to save the ancient Tibetan capital city Lhasa from what she calls "frightful 'modernisation,'" constituting "an unpardonable and incalcuable crime against the ancient city of Lhasa's landscape, human culture, and environment."
In a petition written earlier this month, which went viral on
and was quickly censored, the award-winning Tibetan writer noted that China is changing the face of Lhasa by building a new shopping mall in the heart of the Old City, "thoroughly clearing" the circumambulation path around the Jokhang, Tibet's holiest shrine.
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The Barkhor Shopping Mall, once completed, would cover an area of 150,000 sq m and have more than 1,000 underground parking spaces, according to its developer.
The Barkhor: the circumambulation road around the Jokhang.
"From the "Engineering Survey" for the "Barkhor Shopping Mall" we can see that the goal of the renovation of the Barkhor quarter is to 'cleanse, disperse, transform and elevate,'" Woeser writes in the letter. "And the reality that is to be understood by this is that the reconstruction of the Old City is to be divided into several large parts: the heart of the Old City, the circumambulation path around the Jokhang is to be thoroughly cleared. All the street peddlers are to be moved inside the newly-built "Barkhor Shopping Mall." All of the residents originally living along the street are to be moved to Tolung Dechen County in the western suburb of Lhasa; those households that move quickly can get a subsidy of between 20,000 and 30,000 RMB. Not moving will be a political problem."
She further states that the destruction of the ancient city of Lhasa, the oldest part of which date back to the 7th century, is taking place on other streets and allies in the Old City as well, such as the space in front of the Ramoche temple where big public squares are to be opened up and the surrounding households are to be moved to the suburbs.
Woeser laments that the Old City will never again be the street of those Tibetans who circumambulate, come on pilgrimage, and prostrate themselves.
"And now, the area in front of the Jokhang, which has borne witness to so much change over the ages, has no more of the pilgrims from Kham and Amdo who prostrate themselves all the way from the far borders to Lhasa; no more lamp pavilions in which thousands and tens of thousands of butter lamp offerings were lit every day," she writes.
A display image of the Barkhor Shopping Mall, currently under construction.
"Only snipers poised on the roofs of Tibetans' homes, and fully armed soldiers on patrol; only the opening of one massive government-business sector joint venture shopping mall after another, each with inflatable blood-red plastic columns before their doors, flaunting the vulgarity and invasiveness of these new upstart operations."
Woeser, in her letter, calls on UNESCO, Tibetologists, and other organisations to stop China's frightful "modernisation" and pay close attention to the "unredeemable misfortune that is befalling the Old City of Lhasa right at this very moment."
Responding to Woeser's appeal, nearly 1000 people have already signed a
urging Kishore Rao, Director of UNESCO World Heritage Centre to use his position and influence to stop China's "willful destruction of the old city of Lhasa."
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For the first time in decades, researchers are reporting a significant drop worldwide in the number of women dying each year from
The findings, published in the medical journal The Lancet, challenge the prevailing view of maternal mortality as an intractable problem that has defied every effort to solve it.
"The overall message, for the first time in a generation, is one of persistent and welcome progress," the journal's editor, Dr. Richard Horton, wrote in a comment accompanying the article, published online on Monday.
The study cited a number of reasons for the improvement: lower pregnancy rates in some countries; higher income, which improves nutrition and access to health care; more education for women; and the increasing availability of "skilled attendants" — people with some medical training — to help women give birth. Improvements in large countries like
But some advocates for women's health tried to pressure The Lancet into delaying publication of the new findings, fearing that good news would detract from the urgency of their cause, Dr. Horton said in a telephone interview.Continue reading the main story
"I think this is one of those instances when science and advocacy can conflict," he said.
Dr. Horton said the advocates, whom he declined to name, wanted the new information held and released only after certain meetings about maternal and child health had already taken place.
He said the meetings included one at the
"People who have spent many years committed to the issue of maternal health were understandably worried that these figures could divert attention from an issue that they care passionately about," Dr. Horton said. "But my feeling is that they are misguided in their view that this would be damaging. My view is that actually these numbers help their cause, not hinder it."
He said the new study was based on more and better data, and more sophisticated statistical methods than were used in a previous analysis by a different research team that estimated more deaths, 535,900 in 2005. The authors of the earlier analysis, published in The Lancet, in 2007, included researchers from
The new report comes from the University of Washington and the University of Queensland in
A spokesman for Unicef said it had no comment on the new findings, and there was no response to messages that were left late Tuesday for W.H.O. officials.
Dr. Christopher J. L. Murray, the director of the institute for health metrics and evaluation at the
But, he said, "some of the policies and programs pursued may be having an effect, as opposed to all that effort with little to show for it."
"It really is an important positive finding for global health," he said.
Dr. Murray said no one had approached him directly about delaying the release of his findings; he heard about those efforts from The Lancet, and described them as "disappointing." He said, "We believe in the process of peer-reviewed science, and it's the proper way to pursue these sorts of studies."
The researchers analyzed maternal mortality in 181 countries from 1980 to 2008, using whatever information they could glean from each country: death records, censuses, surveys and published studies. They ultimately gathered about three times as much data as the previous researchers had found.
Among poor countries with longstanding high death rates, progress varied considerably. For instance, from 1990 to 2008, the maternal death rate dropped 8.8 percent a year in the
But India has made steady progress, and because its population is so large, its improvements have helped considerably to decrease the worldwide rate of maternal deaths. China has also made considerable progress. In India, there were 408 to 1,080 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in 1980, and by 2008, there were 154 to 395, the new study found. In China, there were 144 to 187 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1980, and 35 to 46 in 2008.
Dr. Murray said the findings came as a surprise. What also surprised him and his colleagues, he said, was the number of pregnant women who died from
"Really to a large extent that's why maternal mortality is rising in eastern and southern
"It means, to us, that if you want to tackle maternal mortality in those regions, you need to pay attention to the management of H.I.V. in pregnant women. It's not about emergency obstetrical care, but about access to antiretrovirals."
Dr. Horton contended that the new data should encourage politicians to spend more on pregnancy-related health matters. The data dispelled the belief that the statistics had been stuck in one dismal place for decades, he said. So money allocated to women's health is actually accomplishing something, he said, and governments are not throwing good money after bad.
An advocate for women's health, Dr. Flavia Bustreo, director of the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, said the improvements described in the new report represented "hope at last." She said her organization, affiliated with the World Health Organization, was not one of those that tried to delay release of the findings.
She said the report was well done and called The Lancet a "scrupulously" edited journal. She said the findings made sense and were consistent with other reports from large countries like India, which can drive global figures.
"For 20 years, the safe motherhood movement has been conveying an impression of no progress," Dr. Bustreo said. "To hear confirmation of improvements is good news. To us, the good news will maintain the interest of investors. If you don't show results, that's the worst position you can be in. The evidence and scientific truths have to be put in the open and discussed."
Her group issued its own report on Tuesday, noting improvements that were saving the lives of women during pregnancy and birth in various countries. For instance, India pays women to get prenatal care and skilled care for delivery.


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Blackrock Vice Chairman Bob Doll says 2010 will be positive for stocks but there could be bumps along the way.
Asked by CNBC if a 10 percent correction is possible, he said, "Yes I'd be surprised if we didn't see a 10."
Doll said the market could be due for a correction steeper than the shallow selloffs seen since the market's rally began in March.
He also said it may be that there are some bumps in the first half of the year in contrast to the popular expectation that the market sees smooth sailing early in the year but struggles later in the year. "It may be that it's more even," he said.
Blackrock's Bob Doll predictions for 2010:
- S&P 500 probable level of 1250
- Sees emerging markets outperform developed markets
- Sees U.S. outperforming other developed markets
- Sees possible earnings growth of 20% Plus
- U.S. economy grows at an above trend 3%
- Job growth turns positive early in the year but unemployment remains high
- Sees inflation as a non-issue
- Expects rates to rise at all points on Treasury curve including Fed funds
- Stocks outperform cash and treasuries
- Likes health care, tech and telecom — Underweights financials utilities and materials
- Merger activity picks up due to strong cash flow and slow growth
- GOP makes gains in House and Senate but Democrats continue to control Congress
Doll made the comment after the widely watched investment strategist briefed press on his 2010 forecast. He appeared on The Call today. Click here for the full interview.
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Congratulations as you enter your "Golden Years"!
The time has finally come! You've spent your working life preparing for this moment . . .
What do all of these scenarios have in common? All of these individuals will qualify for the Federal Health Insurance program known as Medicare, which can be quite overwhelming! There are many decisions to make as you enter this transition. Undoubtedly, you are being inundated with mailings and being barraged with phone calls. It is important to seek reliable sources for information so you can learn about all the options available to you. Your decision can have consequences that directly affect your future.
A brief overview of Medicare, eligibility for Medicare, and a comparison between Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans are provided below. Please note that this information is a very brief overview of a very complex topic. Want to learn more? Consider signing up for a Medicare Madness course offered through GEARS on a regular basis or call Jon Ebersole at 717-798-1603 for an individual consultation.
Medicare is composed of several different parts. Original Medicare consists of Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B. Part A covers inpatient medical care while Part B covers outpatient medical care. Both Part A and Part B are administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare Part C refers to Medicare Advantage Plans. Medicare Part D covers outpatient prescription drugs and are administered by private insurance companies. Medicare Advantage plans are administered by private insurance companies and typically combined Part A, Part B, and Part D all under one plan.
Turning 65: Individuals turning 65 have a seven month "Initial Enrollment Period" to enroll in Medicare. The Initial Enrollment Period consists of the three months prior to the 65th birthday, the month someone turns 65, and the three months following. If an individual is turning 65 and is receiving Social Security benefits, they will automatically be enrolled in Medicare Part A and B. If an individual is delaying Social Security benefits, they will need to submit an application to Social Security to enroll in Medicare Part A and Part B.
Disability: Individuals receiving Social Security Disability will automatically be enrolled in Medicare on their twenty-fifth month of disability.
Special Enrollment: Individuals may delay their enrollment in Medicare without a penalty if they have coverage through an Employer's Group Health Plan, the Employer employs 20 or more people, and they provide prescription drug coverage that is deemed to be "Creditable". Individuals that lose coverage from the Employer's Group Health Plan have a Special Enrollment Period to elect Medicare coverage without a penalty. Many other Special Enrollment Periods exist, but losing/leaving employer coverage is the most common.
Medicare Part A and Part B have large potential out of pocket costs with no annual out of pocket maximums so most individuals select either a Medicare Supplement (also known as Medigap) insurance plan or enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan.
Medicare Supplement plans are designed to supplement the coverage gaps in Medicare Part A and Part B. The following are important items regarding Supplement policies:
Medicare Advantage plans are private insurance plans (PPO, HMO, PFFS, etc.) that typically combine all the benefits available through Medicare Part A, Part B, and Part D all under one plan. These plans provide medical benefits that are similar to group health plans provided by employers. The following are important items regarding Medicare Advantage policies:
Jon serves as a full-time senior account manager in benefits consulting and as an independent Medicare consultant providing education and Medicare consultation. Prior to specializing in Medicare, Jon earned an MBA from Millersville University, a B.A. from Bloomsburg University, and became licensed in life and health insurance in PA, MD, and FL.
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As a consultant, Jon provides educational services at no charge to ensure that everyone who needs to know fully understands Medicare eligibility, enrollment, and options.
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I have gotten a few emails regarding my skincare regiment in the past and thought I'd a post about it. For many years, I was plagued with bad skin ( acne, blemishes) you name it and tried everything you could possible think of just to help, but to no avail until I found these drug store products that I swear by and have helped my skin to what it is today.
I use this cleanser twice a day in the shower and I love the way it leaves my face feeling. This cleanser works well for make-up removal and does not strip the skin of natural protective oils or emollients, or disturbs the skin's natural pH balance. I have noticed a huge difference in the last 4 months since adding this product to my skin care regiment and I would highly recommend it for anyone dealing with mild-severe acne.
I wash my face every morning and night with the Oil of Olay Facial Cloth. It acts as a toner, mask and scrub all in one and does a good job removing dirt, oil and make-up.
I use this product as my day-time moisturizer and I absolutely love it. It does a great job keeping my face hydrated and I also love the smell of it. The gel texture makes it perfect for daytime and it leaves my face feeling plump and radiant. I have been using this product for over 8 years would recommend it to just about anyone.
I usually go to the spa once a month for facials until I discovered this product through a good friend. Neostrata Skin Renewal Peel which contains glycolic acid is a natural exfoliant. Glycolic acid works by breaking down substances that bond dead skin cells beneath the top layer of the skin, which contributes to clogged pores and dull skin. I use this product twice a month or more depending on the state of my skin and I find it leaves my skin feeling smooth and soft with a healthy glow. It also helps smooth out uneven facial tone and can reduce the appearance of surgical scars, acne scars, and other blemishes.
I first fell in-love with this product after attending their official launch party in late November of last year. This product is made from all natural edible ingredients and has SPF in it to help protect from the harmful rays of the sun. The moisturizer is customized to your skin type and skin color to get the best results. I would highly recommend their products to anyone living in the Calgary area.
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Smoking a turkey is absolutely the best way to cook a whole turkey. The flavors can't be beat and it is so juicy and so moist that you will never cook your holiday turkeys in the oven - or the fryer - ever again.
Most people don't get to have the luxury of having a perfectly smoked turkey, but with your smoker and this recipes... you can produce the turkey that will have everyone bragging on your BBQ skills.
I have tried about every method there is for cooking turkey - from roasting it to deep frying it, but slow-smoking a turkey is the way to go. I have never had another turkey - from anywhere - that was as as moist and delicious as when I smoke it.
I like to brine my turkeys for 24 hours prior to smoking. If you want to skip the brine, it will turn out just fine. I do think that the brine creates a moister turkey and I highly recommend it if you have the time.
Brine for Smoked Turkey:
In a large stock pot bring 1 gallon of water to a boil and add the brown sugar, molasses, honey, bbq rub, and bay leaves. Once the ingredients have dissolved turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool. I make this the night before and refrigerate until time to brine.
Place the turkey in a large plastic bag then place it in a cooler. (If you can find the XL storage Ziplock bags, they will work the best... but in a pinch I have used a new kitchen trash bag)
Pour the brine over the turkey and add the other 1 gallon of water. Make sure you have the bag already in cooler because it makes this process a lot easier. The turkey should be submerged in the liquid.
Now you just have to keep your turkey cold for 24 hours.. so you will need some ice and you will need to replenish the ice as it melts. If it's cold outside I always keep my cooler in my garage... this just keeps the ice from melting as fast.
Of course, if you have a big enough pot you can skip the bag and the cooler and just put the turkey straight into your refrigerator, but my wife isn't willing to give up that much space in our frig this time of year.
Now that your turkey has brined for 24 hours, it's time to wash it. You want to make sure you wash it very good and remove any pieces inside the cavity and neck.
Cut a couple apples in half and stuff in the cavity. I also add onion and celery. This will add mass to the turkey helping it cook even and gives it some additional flavor.
To season the turkey skin I use a mixture of:
First spray the outside of the turkey with cooking spray to help the seasonings stick to the skin and keep the outside from getting to dark. Apply the seasoning mix to the outside making sure to cover everything; then apply a light layer of Killer Hog's The BBQ Rub.
The next step is to inject the turkey. You can use a store bought injection like Tony's Creole Butter, but I created my own version. Here's the recipe:
Turkey Butter Injection
Melt the butter in a sauce pan and add the chicken broth, hot sauce, garlic, and Cajun seasoning. Whisk the ingredients together and remove from heat once incorporated. It doesn't need to come to a boil.
Let the injection cool and shoot it into the turkey. You can check out the BDI Injector I used in my video here >> Hit the breast in 3-4 locations on each side and do the same for the legs and thighs. Before placing the turkey on the smoker, use butcher twine to secure the legs and wings.
Let your bird come to room temp (about 30 - 45 minutes) and then it's time for it to go on the smoker.
Your smoker needs to be up to operating temp (275 - 300) and then you can place the turkey on a rack - breast side up.
Setting your temp higher (at 275 - 300 degrees) allows you to get a skin that is more crispy than it is rubbery.
It normally takes about 3 - 3 1/2 hours to get it to the proper internal temp, but as you know some cookers cook differently.
Different people will tell you to cook your turkey to all different temps... some say 165, 170 or even 185.
Really, it's a personal preference... I want to take mine to 165 and then let it rest. Larger birds may need to go to higher temps but 185 would be way too much in my opinion. If you can grab the leg and it feels like it's coming off, it's done.
To make your life a lot easier - every BBQ'er and griller needs a Thermapen - an instant-read thermometer. And using a DOT (probe thermometer) will allow you to monitor the Turkey while you cook and even set to alarm when it hits the right internal temp.
When you stick the turkey, juices should run out clear. There should be no trace of blood or pink colored liquid.
I start checking the internal about the 2 ½ hour mark just to see where it is. At this point if the outside is starting to get dark, I'll lay a piece of aluminum foil over it. The foil acts as a tent and will prevent the skin from browning any further.
Once I see a temp of 165 in the thickest part of the breast and the juices are running clear out of the thigh (175 internal), the turkey is done.
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Just been into Telecom--they are now selling them on their Open Smartphone Plans so there is no contract, and they're great plans. I cancelled my order from Apple soon after.
Correct, just been on the phone to them, they have decent stock too, just cancelled my Apple order, my phone can be picked up tonight from Telecom branch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had heard a rumour or two so I went and asked expecting to be declined and presto! Came on today apparently. So I connected an Open $29 Plan and paid I think 1149? for a 32GB.
Pretty good.
Does that mean if I go and buy one from Telecom now, I can take it straight over to vodafone and switch the sim to be on the vodafone network?? To be more specific, is it the same as buying the phone outright? Sorry for a silly question, I am just a bit unclear!
Correct, it is the same as buying the phone outright! the phones are locked so can use whatever carrier you like! just cancel with telecom after 1 month for no fee! this is what i have to do!
Oh so I will have to use it with telecom for one month before I can move to vodafone?


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Medical Office Operations
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The point of a medical office is to help people, but it is a business that needs to generate money to stay open.
please include the following:
- Identify the difference between billable revenue and collections.
- Consider how a medical office might be helped or hindered by a disparity between receivables and collections.
- Give an example of how a medical office should go about collecting bills that are 60 days past due.
- List the advantages and disadvantages of using computerized banking for a medical office.
- State whether standard banking (for example, physically taking checks to a bank) is better then computerized banking, and explain.
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The primary difference between billable revenue and collections, is that billable revenue is an option that is open to medical offices and or medical billers, that is usually facilitated before there is an apparent need for collections, and constitute an invoice-able alternative to collections,. Collections on the other hand, is an activity carried out by medical offices and or their medical billers, in order to collect revenue that is owed to the office organization, but the subsequent success or failure of the collections activity is unknown during the initiation of this activity.
A medical office may be helped by a disparity between receivables and collections, if the receivables are in a much larger quantity than the collections. This is due to the fact ...
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Change ignites lifelong learning
One way to change an attitude is to change the way one thinks. Similarly, evolving factors of social economics, cultural, demographics and technology continuously demand new thoughts. As society regenerates, so must community members and lifelong learning is the necessary vehicle to drive change.
Essentially, the self-directed adult learner uses a reservoir of experience and schooling to problem-solve and find answers. The employed obtains formal learning at a university to secure a job. A non-formal pupil attends classes at a community real-estate office to learn home buyer procedures. The informal student uses internet expertise to research a personal illness. Distance learning provides online lessons for all learning formats and a growing preference over traditional classrooms.
Once, the mandate for America was to develp a skilled and competitive workforce. Now, due to job losses, budget cuts and lower wages, some citizens want to become business owners and create their own jobs. The Small Business Centers are busy training entrepreneurs who claim the desire for independence and control over their work.
What's more, educators are updating their skills. Numerous immigrants require a host of English as Second Language classes and many teachers must take foreign language studies to better communicate with students. Reformers in higher education have registered their faculty's flaws by proclaiming the effective teacher should be "a guide by the side" other than a "sage on the stage." Rarther than a surplus of lecture, new aims are to integrate more computer knowledge and manage internships to prepare candidates for the real work world.
Summarily, the rapid science-based, postindustrial technology of modern economies has led to a vast increase in productivity with growing complexities. Each new computer technique, service strategy, product invention or fiscal crisis touches off the need for lifelong learning.
This article was originally posted at http://www.examiner.com/adult-education-in-raleigh/change-ignites-lifelong-learning


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The importance of love
Here I am patting my little cat called Huckleberry. She is a sweet little cat however years are catching up with her and she has the natural aches and pains which comes to most animals as they get older.
As I sit here with her patting her and she is purring away quite content and it got me thinking of how important love and touch is to all living beings - including us humans!
There are many things which can stop us from loving another deeply and truly such as fear of rejection, intimacy issues, sexual problems, anxiety, lack of self worth, or issue from the past.
Social media is a way of connecting with so many people - but it is also a barrier to really connecting with others. How many times do you go out and see teenagers out with each other - but engaging with their mobile phones and missing what is right in front of them.
To connect with others we must first disconnect. How true for this time of social media.
Many people search for money for their happiness but true happiness comes from love and with. I read a news article the other day about a westlife member (former boy band) who was bankrupt due to bad investments into the property sector. He has a wife and children and when we declared himself bankrupt he had £500 pounds to his name.
Through the process of getting himself back on his feet he discovered himself and what was important for him - his family. Having too much money actually made him unhappy so we wants to start a solo career and earn enough to support his family.
These experiences that we go though sometimes, although stressful at the time, can be a learning and a gift as it allows us to re-focus on what is important - love, family and friends and what is right for us.
When we open our hearts to love, our whole world expands and we begin to see things in their true light - and they flow of love and understanding naturally flows into others.
Today - how would it be to focus on what you love, embody that and live it!
About Linda Connors
Linda is a Hypnotherapist in London and specialises in sexual problems, intimacy issues, and helping people to live a more authentic life.
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How to Dress in the American 1950s Fashion
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After World War II, there were some major fashion changes.[1] The 1940s silhouette had wide shoulders and a short skirt, but the 1950s styles were hourglass in shape (a fitted body with small shoulders, a small waistline, a full skirt and higher heels). Though the styles changed pretty drastically from the beginning of the decade to the end of the decade, there were quite a few fashion staples that were constant throughout. If you're interested in dressing in a '50s style, here are some things to consider.
Knowing the Styles for Women
1Find a fitted blouse. Quarter length sleeves were popular during this time period. The shoulders were fitted rather than puffy. However, sleeveless blouses were also popular. Small collars close to the neckline, called Peter Pan collars, were typically round in shape.
2Look for jackets that are very fitted, with more rounded shoulders. This type of clothing was hemmed at the hip level to emphasize a woman's small waist. Collars on jackets were often small and rounded in the Peter Pan style, just like on the blouses. There were many types of decorative pockets and big buttons on jackets in the 1950s.[2]
3Choose the type of skirt. There were several different types of skirts that were popular in the 1950s. Here are some of the most common styles:
- Full skirts. These had more fabric, often with layered petticoats to make it more full. The material could be sewn in many different ways including circle, gathered, pleated or gored.
- Pencil skirts. These skirts were narrow and straight.[3] The skirts were designed to emphasize the woman's slim waistline, which was a very important factor in the 1950s
- Swing skirts. These were knee high skirts that were also called poodle skirts. However, poodles were not the only animal featured on swing skirts. Nearly any animal, insect, or flower could be depicted on this kind of skirt.
4Try a shirt dress. Shirt dresses were very popular. These had a shirt-like bodice, with no gathered/exaggerated waistline. A narrow belt was often worn with this kind of dress.
5Realize that further into the decade, styles changed. Here is a run down of silhouette styles after 1955:
- The A-line look (narrow shoulder to wide hem) was very popular.
- Looser fitting dresses were also seen mid-decade.
- Sac (or Sack) dresses became common; these were loose and baggy.
- At this time, the hemline for most skirts and dresses was near the knee.
- Jackets became boxy and the Chanel look (a type of woman's suit) was worn. This look had contrast trim around the jacket edges, no collar, and small pockets with contrast buttons.
6Get the right type of pants/trousers. There were several different styles of pants popular for women in the 1950s. Pant legs became narrow during the '50s. Pants were very popular and worn at home and for leisure.
- The capri was mid-calf length; the peddle pusher was a long short; Bermuda shorts were knee-length. These were worn with flat shoes, ballet-type flats, and simple sneakers (like Keds). Socks were optional.
7Wear a hat! Small hats worn close to the head were popular during the early 1950s[4], but during the latter years flower pot hats were seen. These kinds of hats were worn higher on the head and were bigger in shape.
8Know the hairstyles for women. Early in the '50s hairstyles were short and close, much like Audrey Hepburn's style, with short bangs in the front and short, flat layers on the sides and back.
- Later, women's hairstyles became larger and bouffant, in the fashion of Elizabeth Taylor.[5] This style was often worn shoulder-length with buoyant roll curls in the front that continue into the sides of the hair in the wavy pageboy style.
9Invest in some period appropriate shoes and gloves. Gloves of all colors were worn with dresses. Longer (above the elbow) gloves were worn at night with bracelets for a more formal look, while shorter (wrist length) gloves were worn in the daytime.[6] Shoes often had pointed toes and thin kitten heels.
10Carry a handbag. In the 1950s, handbags grew smaller, often envelope in shape. The "Kelley" bag was a simple hand bag with handle. Wicker and gold lame were popular handbag material.[7]
- Most handbags had shorter handles (no long straps).
Knowing the Styles for Men
1Wear a fitted suit. During this time, suits were becoming more narrow - with slim "cigarette leg" pants and a sack coat shape (like a Brooks Brother's suit). Charcoal grey was a popular color for men's suits.[8] Note: a white shirt was usually worn with this grey suit, along with a plain, narrow tie.
2Ditch the hat. Before the war, all men wore hats. But moving into the '50s, hats became less and less popular. Why? Because men were driving more and hats were bothersome to wear while in the car.
3Pay attention to the trends for shirts. For men, there were many situational fashions that were worn at certain times by certain types of people.
- Khaki and plaid shirts or button-down collared oxford cloth shirts were seen on students. T-shirts were seldom worn alone because they were considered an undershirt. Hawaiian shirts and box shirts were worn in the summer.
4Know what pants were in fashion. Slim-legged cigarette pants were a popular men's style during this time period. Jeans were typically used for outdoor wear, but many teenagers wore them more regularly. Bermuda shorts were often worn in the summer.
5Find the right shoes. In the 1950s, most men wore Oxford shoes (often two-toned), saddle shoes[9], or chukka boots. Saddle shoes are two toned (usually black and white) leather shoes with a flat heel. They are typically a white shoe with a black decorative "saddle" in the middle section. Chukka boots are ankle-high leather boots that typically only have 2-3 pairs of holes for lacing the shoelace.
6Know the hairstyles for men. Hair was worn short, in a post-military style. Men started to wear their hair longer at the end of the decade, but it was still groomed to stay off the ears.[10]
- Some men also went for the longer, greased pompadour. Elvis Presley made this hairstyle famous in the 1950s.
Community Q&A
QuestionHow were scarves used in the 1950s?Community AnswerScarves were used in a versatile way, such as belts, to tie pony tails, and worn around the neck. Today, the most identifiable way of how scarves were worn in the '50s was on the head as a bandanna.
QuestionDid women wear jewelry in the 50s?Community AnswerPeople have been wearing jewelry since prehistoric times. During the 50s, your typical casual jewelry would be minimalistic in nature. Pearls, tennis bracelets, stud earrings, small chain necklaces - with or without a small pendant. Depending on class, taste, and financial ability, there was quite a variety of jewelry styles.
QuestionWere black & white oxfords for women worn with rolled jeans?Community AnswerYes! In the 1950s, it was not uncommon for upper/middle class women to wear oxfords with rolled jeans.
QuestionHow did teens dress in the 1950s?Community AnswerTeens from the 1950s typically wore felt skirts with a poodle design (female) or a greaser style (male). Dresses for teen girls in the era were usually found wearing poodle skirts and a nice blouse or a similar to the one their mothers wore, and teen boys tended to dress like Danny from "Grease". You can achieve this look by including a (usually) white t-shirt, dark skinny jeans, a leather jacket, and black oxfords or converse (either will do) in your look.
QuestionWhat are some easy ways to dress in American 1940s fashion styles?Community AnswerResearch 1940s fashion. You can wear dresses or skirts that fall below the knee, or wide-legged and high-waisted pants. You can wear any modern button-up shirt for a top.
When doing a rockabilly/pin up style, can I wear afro puffs or is the 1950's too early for that?
- Use hair spray to get the look of a "big hair" style; this will make it stand out .
- Wear a "waist cincher" corset[11] or girdle to get a smaller waistline.
- Sewing patterns: these are excellent for fashion looks, and include all accessories that were worn with an outfit. Even hairstyles are shown.
- Research: look for Vogue, Bazaar, Ladies Home Journal, and McCall's Magazine at your library. Weekly magazines such as Life and Look are also good for fashion ideas, especially men's wear.
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A Quick Rundown of 1950s Clothing
It may be hard to walk into a clothing store and ask for 1950s inspired clothing. You won't find a dedicated section in too many stores for these accouterments, so you'll need to do a little hunting. Here's what women should look for:
- Knee-length skirts
- Floral fabric
- Fitted tops and full skirts
- Full-length ball gowns
- Tight pants
- Kitten heels
- Any dress that gives you an hour-glass silhouette
Here's what men should look for:
- Fitted suits
- Hawaiian shirts
- Oxford shoes
- Bermuda shorts
- ↑ http://www.retrowaste.com/1950s/fashion-in-the-1950s/
- ↑ http://www.retrowaste.com/1950s/fashion-in-the-1950s/
- ↑ http://www.20thcenturyfoxy.com/en/1950s/a32
- ↑ http://www.uvm.edu/landscape/dating/clothing_and_hair/1950s_hats_women.php
- ↑ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1945%E2%80%9360_in_fashion
- ↑ http://www.20thcenturyfoxy.com/en/1950s/a32
- ↑ http://www.retrowaste.com/1950s/fashion-in-the-1950s/1950s-purses-handbags-styles-trends-pictures/
- ↑ http://www.gentlemansgazette.com/1950s-mens-fashion-suits/
- ↑ http://www.vintagedancer.com/1920s/saddle-shoes-history/
- ↑ http://www.menshairstyletrends.com/1950s-hairstyles-for-men/
- ↑ http://lucycorsetry.com/2013/08/27/waist-cinchers-vs-corsets-which-should-you-start-with/
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To dress in the American 1950s fashion style for women, begin by selecting fitted, well tailored clothes, because a neat appearance is important for this style. For example, choose a well-pressed, fitted blouse with quarter length sleeves and a Peter Pan collar. Pair this with a suitable skirt, such as a full skirt with layered petticoats or a slim pencil skirt. For fun, you could select a swing skirt with a poodle design, which was all the rage in the 1950s. If you don't like skirts, you could choose either a shirt dress or Capri pants or you might like the looser styles from the late 1950s, like A-line or sack dresses. Complete your outfit with a hat shaped like a flower-pot, some quality cotton gloves and a pair of kitten-heel shoes. For more tips, including how to choose 1950s style clothes for men, scroll down!
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