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Lodge Adler is a contemporary style chalet in St Anton featuring an open air hot tub and the renowned our team chalet service. The chalet best suits groups of adults or families and can be combined with other Arlberg Lodges for larger groups.
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Essential Service: Includes daily breakfast, a welcome drinks hamper, afternoon tea, our pre-arrival shopping service and a chalet concierge.
Flexi Service: As per the Essential service but with the addition of up to three pre-booked gourmet evening meals (including kids supper) with pre-dinner drinks and canapés from chef.
Full Service: A full breakfast and afternoon tea is served with pre-dinner drinks and canapés followed by gourmet dinners with paired wine on six nights. Complimentary bar.
We'll connect you directly to the chalet host, your contemporary concierge who knows the chalet and can help you plan your entire trip. Chalet host is available in English.
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Chalet situated in a quiet residential area in the Stadle area of St Anton with views of the Rendl mountain opposite. The Lodges are approximately 12 minutes' downhill walk to the village centre and ski lifts but getting there takes less than 5 minutes with our driver service.
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The Essentials of Hellerwork
The Essentials of Hellerwork
By Roger Golten
HELLERWORK is a synthesis of classic Structural Integration and personal growth work which together can transform your relationship with your body and your experience of being alive. Any problems you are experiencing begin to clear up just in the process of life itself.
Life's stresses are unavoidable, and they take their toll on body, mind, and spirit, resulting in tightness, distortion and fatigue. One might blame it all on modern living and give up hope of ever attaining energy, flexibility and good posture. Hellerwork can help to restore ease, balance and integrity.
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Major results reported by clients include fuller and easier breathing, a reduction in back, neck and shoulder pain, and postural improvement leading to easier sitting, standing, movement and walking. Most of all the dramatic improvement in body awareness, flexibility and posture leads to a greater ability for self-care. The simple arts of movement:; better sitting, standing and walking, can then be improved naturally, to maintain and improve these results over time.
Roger Golten is a bodywork therapist of many years standing, having first trained in California with Joseph Heller in 1983. His book The Owners Guide to the Body was published in 1999 by Thorsons Harper Collins.


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Iran will send the first advance payment to Russia to finance the ongoing construction of the Bushehr-2 Nuclear Power Plant by the end of the year, an official site with the Russian manufacturing corporation said Monday.
Russian and Iranian nuclear officials signed a construction protocol at a Saturday ground-breaking ceremony marking the start of work on the Bushehr-2 in the southern Bushehr Province.
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The Courteeners + Miburn at First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK – 25th November 2016Posted by Bianca on Friday Nov 25, 2016 Under Indie, Rock
Gig Review by Rob Johnson with Photography by Frank Ralph
First off, a word about the venue. This is my second trip to Leeds' First Direct Arena and apart from the overzealous security checks at the entrance, it is by far my favourite big venue. The curved, amphitheatre style lay out ensures that there isn't a bad view in the house and the sharp drop between the seating and standing areas results in an intimate setting for those who choose to stand (as I did).
Secondly, it would be remiss of me not to mention the support band. Sheffield heroes Milburn were playing their last show of 2016 and were the perfect act to get the party started. The Leeds audience responded accordingly. Look out for their third album dropping next year.
To the main event then. The Courteeners. Manchester's sons are often dismissed in the music press, presumably because of some kind of London centric snobbishness aimed at the North of England. The Courteeners and their army of fans care not for such an attitude. One of the reasons the band are so popular is that they know their audience. Whether it be recruiting Milburn to join them in Yorkshire or coming out to the fevered howl of Oasis' 'Morning Glory', they know how to raise excitement to fever pitch.
A storming rendition of 'Are You In Love With a Notion?' kicks things off and the crowd go ballistic. Pint pots are thrown, strangers are hugged and an army of men and women crowd forward to try and catch a glimpse of Liam Fray and co.
New songs 'Modern Love' and particularly 'The Dilettante' slot in seamlessly alongside old favourites like 'Fallowfield Hillbilly' but it is those classic early singles that really inspire the big sing alongs.
Mid way through the set the band leave the stage and Liam Fray treats us to a few acoustic numbers. 'Cross My Heart and Hope to Fly' merges into a rapturously received cover of Pulp's 'Common People' before 'No You Didn't, No You Don't' and 'Please Don't' are sang back at Fray by everyone in the crowd.
There is a moment during 'No You Didn't, No You Don't' that I realize the key of the bands enduring appeal. I've travelled from Doncaster to watch a band from Manchester play a show in Leeds. But when Fray sings about 'this city of mine' it feels like he is singing for all of our cities. Petty rivalries are forgotten for this artist.
The rest of the band return for the insistent 'Acrylic' and from there the audience can barely catch their breath as the Manchester legends run through 'Here Come The Young Men' and 'Not Nineteen Forever'.
The fans know what is coming last but when 'What You Took You So Long?' finally begins, the crowd react as though they are hearing this song live for the first time. Perhaps some of them are, but the slavish devotion this band inspires suggests most are returning punters.
During the course of the night Liam dedicates a song to the crew who 'work harder than everyone on stage'. He gives a shout out to Michael and Emma, the couple who are having their wedding reception at the gig (indeed, they get their own disco ball from the ceiling during 'Take Over The World'). Finally, Fray notes that he was told when they started The Courteeners that they would struggle in London, struggle in Liverpool and really struggle in Leeds. As he so succinctly puts 'it doesn't f***ing look a struggle to me'.
As they leave the stage, everyone in attendance knows they have witnessed something special. God bless the band…


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self-care isn't selfish
all too often we put the need to focus on ourself off to the side thinking we'll get to it later. yet, self-care is an important foundation to any healthy lifestyle. it's at the epicenter of our healthiest habits. self-care is a journey like any other and it requires that you're paying attention. there's a self-care revolution taking place. are you in? self-care does not have to cost an arm and a leg. it isn't a frivolous... Read More
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Jammu and Kashmir is the 6th largest state of India with the inclusion of the region occupied by China and Pakistan. The Kashmir valley is truly the "City blessed by god". This state is completely surrounded by some of the extremely high mountains of the world. This place is the heaven on earth with beautiful lakes, and stunning mountain ranges. You will like you are in the lap of nature. Of course you will experience marvelous adventure here. This place is known for blue rivers, hill torrents, brooks, streams, plateaus, glaciers, and plains. The most significant rivers of these valleys are Ravi, Jhelum, Chenab, and Indus.
Srinagar - This place is best known for its amazing rows of floating houseboats and lakes. If you are visiting this city of Jammu and Kashmir, you must visit the Mughal Gardens, the Hari Parbat Fort and the Hazratbal mosque.
Gulmarg - People love to go to this hilly resort in Jammu state. You can not forget to visit the Alpather Lake and the Gulmarg biosphere reserves.
Dal Lake - Dal Lake is the major attraction of this Indian state and is one amongst the most charming lakes of India. It is surrounded by various orchards and gardens and you will see hundreds of houseboats floating on the lake.
Pahalgam - The Pahalgam valley is connected to Amarnath yatra that takes place every year. This is popular for the outdoor activities associated such as trekking, golf, horse riding, and fishing.
Nagin Lake - Yeah, this is an everlasting experience for tourists and is surely a paradise for those who want peace and calmness. At its bank, you can have fun in the lake club, a tea pavilion and a bar.
Sonamarg - Jammu and Kashmir is incomplete without visiting Sonamarg. This golden meadow is situated at an average altitude of 2740 meters. It is the real gateway for Ladakh.
Wullar Lake - We can not miss on Wullar lake which drives streams of water from Jhelum river and is situated 60 Km away from Srinagar. It is the fresh water lake of India.
Other places to surely visit when traveling to Jammu and Kashmir are Zanskar, Sanasar, Patnitop, Kargil, Leh, Krimchi, and Yusmarg. You must see these places and feel the paradise experience. You will just love it.
By Air: There are 3 airports in this state situated in Leh, Jammu and Srinagar. You will get flights from chief airlines of India such as Jet Airways and Indian Airlines.
By Train: The Railway services of Jammu and Kashmir are also appreciable. The major and highly preferred railway station of this state is Jammu Tawi. This railway station serves various important trains thus linked to other states and cities of Country very well.
By Road: The roads connected to this state are smooth and mind blowing. This state offers good road network with the significant neighbor cities such as Manali, Shimla, Pathankot, Delhi, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Ambala and Amritsar.


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When Anne Aobadia first published this recipe it caused a bit of a 'lower carb' stir! She described it as Sausage Stroganoff, and people were saying Stroganoff, not according to Wikipedia! However, as Anne went on to say "it is a delicious take on the classic Russian dish beef stroganoff". She teamed it with fluffy cauliflower and parsley rice... gorgeous! The result being a family favourite that per serving works out at approx. 15g carb. This can alter slightly depending on what sausage you use ... we quite like a Toulouse style or one mixed with chorizo. I wonder which type you may choose ...
Serves Four
15g carb per serving
1 red bell pepper
2 yellow (white) onions
2 oz. / 55 g butter
1 lb / 450 g fresh sausage, use ones with a lot of flavour such as Toulouse or chorizo (also check carb content)
1 oz. / 28 g sun-dried tomatoes, preferably in olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons dried thyme
1¼ cups / 300 ml heavy (double) whipping cream or sour cream
salt and pepper
Fried cauliflower and parsley rice:
1½ lbs / 700 g cauliflower
4 oz. / 110 g butter
¼ cup / 60 ml chopped fresh parsley
Can be found at Diet Doctor site here
All the best Jan


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The new Blended Retirement System is on its way, and with that comes some changes. In this episode of FYI, Tech. Sgt. Holly Roberts-Davis gives us some general comparisons to help us make an informed decision.
The new Blended Retirement System is on its way, and with that comes some changes. In this episode of FYI, Tech. Sgt. Holly Roberts-Davis gives us some general comparisons to help us make an informed decision.
On this look around the Air Force enlisted pilots take their first solo flight and a World War II bomber pilot is awarded the Silver Star.
In this episode of Tech Report, we learn the important role biofuels play in reducing dependence on crude oil.
On this look around the Air Force a reduction in ancillary training is announced, cyberattacks are the leading strategic threat and a preview of the latest episode of BLUE features Air Force tankers.
The Air Force plans to reduce training not related to Airmen's primary jobs in order to address concerns that excessive and non-mission related demands are impacting Airmen's ability to focus on and accomplish their core duties, officials announced Oct. 31.
As part of ongoing efforts to take care of Airmen and revitalize squadrons, Air Force leadership recently directed the "Airmen's Time" task force to review 42 ancillary training courses (i.e., training outside of an Airman's core job). Functional training requirements were not part of this review.
According to the official memorandum, of those 42 courses, the Air Force will eliminate 15 stand-alone training courses and streamline 16 courses reducing associated training time.
In a recent survey, Airmen identified 10 courses as the most burdensome. The service will eliminate or significantly reduce nine of them as part of this initiative.
Air Force leaders emphasized that while this is another positive step following the recent announcement eliminating some additional duties, more work remains.
"We've taken some modest steps to ensure we use our Airmen's time in the smartest way, but this is a journey," said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein. "We'll continue to be deliberate about what we cut or streamline, but more is required as we continue to focus our efforts on the business of warfighting, respecting our Airmen's time, and still meeting the necessary requirements to take care of our mission and our force."
The courses reviewed include total force awareness training, which is required of all Airmen on an annual basis; selected force training, which is targeted to specific groups, including commanders, civilians and supervisors; event-driven training, which is triggered by some event, such as moving to a new assignment or duty station; and basic Airman readiness training, which is expeditionary-focused training required of all Airmen every three years.
While each of these training modules provide important information, the review found that many of the requirements duplicated information already provided in other trainings. These reductions will, in many cases, eliminate redundant requirements across the service.
"This initiative represents the next step in giving time back to our Airmen," said Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James. "All these training requirements were created to provide valuable information to our Airmen. The intent was right, but as the lists of requirements increased, our Airmen spent more time away from their core duties."
Reducing ancillary training, according to Air Force leadership, is not intended to reduce emphasis on the need to have well-trained and educated Airmen. Instead, the effort is specifically designed to give the Air Force greater flexibility in how it meets and implements these requirements.
"Our Airmen are certainly busy, and that dynamic will likely not decrease in the foreseeable future. We understand that dynamic, and we're willing to accept some risk where we can to better balance our Airmen's time," said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody. "Computer-based training impacts our Airmen's time, so we're looking at what we can eliminate, consolidate or substantially relax to cut the demand."
The Air Force believes the initiative will benefit the total force by not only allowing active-duty Airmen more time to focus on their core mission but also giving Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen more time to focus on honing their core skill sets during drill, unit training assembly and annual tour periods. The initiative builds upon a similar effort from the Guard in 2015.
"Our Airmen have repeatedly stepped up to increased deployment tempos and manpower shortages," Goldfein said. "Reducing the number of hours our Airmen spend on non-critical training requirements goes directly to the heart of secretary James's priority of taking care of Airmen and our efforts to revitalize the squadron and is another small step in the right direction. Squadrons are the engines of innovation and esprit de corps and the warfighting core of our Air Force, and today, we are giving back time so our Airmen can better focus on their core mission."
Changes will be implemented between January and April 2017; however, Airmen are no longer required to complete the courses set for elimination. To ensure the revisions are implemented in a timely manner, all applicable Air Force instructions will be updated to reflect these changes no later than Jan. 1, 2017, and the Advanced Distributed Learning Service will be updated no later than April 1, 2017.
Headquarters Air Force will also establish a screening process to review new policies in order to identify areas that create additional duties or training requirements for Airmen in units. The goal is to prevent unchecked growth of these functions in the future
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James took the stage Oct. 28, at the Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium to address the Air Force's priority to maintain mission readiness and promote modernization in the coming years.
With increasing global threats, James reiterated her emphasis on the Air Force maintaining its global readiness. Air Mobility Command, assigned with enabling rapid aerial transportation missions, has been in the forefront of mobility efforts to support the current fight in Mosul, Iraq.
AMC professionals and capabilities enabled delivery of critical supplies, equipment, and ensured repairs of an airfield called Q-West, near Mosul. Additionally, they also supplied ground forces in northern Iraq via a robust airdrop capability.
"Da'esh tried to make sure that we could never go back to Q-West, detonating explosives and digging trenches in the runway to make it unusable for our aircraft," said James. "The logistics team had to move 1.9 million pounds of supplies and equipment to repair the field. What Da'esh spent two years destroying, our Airmen were able to rebuild in three weeks."
Supporting combat and humanitarian missions abroad remains a primary focus, not only for AMC, but for the Air Force as a whole. These efforts can only be continued through modernizing our fleet to make sure we maintain air dominance.
"We need to invest in our modernization programs without sacrificing our readiness to operate effectively today." said James. "We have to continue to repeat it to our Congress. This is not an either/or proposition. We need both readiness today, and we need to modernize for our future."
With the introduction of the KC-46A Pegasus aerial tanker due to be delivered to McConnell and Altus Air Force Bases in 2017, modernization efforts have already begun for the Air Force.
"The KC-46 is one of what we call the 'Big 3' modernization programs," said the secretary. "This is just a piece of the whole modernization picture. We are doing this across the entire enterprise. We have the future fighter, the F-35, and the future bomber, the B-21, which round out our 'Big 3.'"
Ensuring modernization, while maintaining readiness, has been an essential priority for James as she continues to work toward a more effective Air Force.
"Across the Total Force, with our allies and partners around the world, and with our industry partners, when we all come together, this mobility community creates unique capabilities that transform the fight." said James. "These bonds we have built have been the foundation of success the Air Force, and the Joint Force, have relied on for generations. It is essential today, and will be even more critical in the years to come."
The KC-46A Pegasus is the newest member of the aerial refueling team. This episode of Yesterday's Air Force takes a look back at where it all started — from wing walkers to the most recent KC-135 Stratotanker.
Everyone — children and adults and men and women — should take charge of their own health to ensure they're able to live a long and healthy life.
One of the most important things women can do to maintain good health is schedule an annual Well Woman visit with their healthcare provider.
Well Woman exams help assess individual risks for women and can provide services for immunizations, contraceptives, screening for disease and counselling for sexually transmitted infections.
"This is probably the most important thing women can do for their health," said Maj. Joshua Duncan, the chief resident for General Preventive Medicine Residency with the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences. "An annual Well Woman visit is an opportunity to detect and prevent disease."
He said it's also used as one of the ways to screen for domestic violence. "Unfortunately, abusive relationships often go unrecognized. This is also an opportunity for us to help people who may be in domestically violent relationships."
When it comes to immunizations, Duncan said the vaccine for the Human Papillomavirus is a huge success for women. It's a form of primary prevention, which means the vaccine prevents the disease from ever happening in the first place.
HPV is "the virus that causes genital warts and cervical cancer," Duncan said. "We don't get many cures for cancer, and this is a way to prevent one type of cancer, which I think is pretty awesome."
To achieve the best results, the vaccine usually starts at a young age, and women entering their child-bearing years should start getting Papanicolaou tests, or Pap smears. This test checks for changes caused by HPV, and it's something women in their 20s should get every three years.
"A lot of women are reluctant to come in because of Pap smears. It's probably not the most comfortable experience for many patients" Duncan said, "but for women age 30 and over we're now spacing it to every five years as long as they're getting the blood test (that looks for HPV), too."
Another thing women in this age group should consider is folic acid supplementation. Folic acid can help prevent birth defects in case of pregnancy, and Duncan said most women's multivitamins include it.
Women going into their 50s or older should expect to start getting mammography, which is a screening tool that checks for breast cancer, and should be aware of their bone health.
"Women over 65 are at an increased risk for osteoporosis," Duncan said. Osteoporosis is a disease where bones lose the strength they once had and can result in broken bones and increased injury after falls, but there are medications women can take to help strengthen their bones. He also said women younger than 65 may be at increased risk for osteoporosis, and their risk factors will be reviewed during an annual Well Woman visit.
The three most important things women can do to stay healthy is commit to an annual Well Woman checkup every year, take charge of their own healthcare, and speak up.
"What patients do at home is far more important than anything we can do in an office visit," Duncan said. "We are there to provide education and provide some services, but healthcare is a partnership and our patients are the ones responsible for doing all the heavy lifting."
He added some of the things women can do on their own is maintain a healthy diet and constant exercise, practice safe sex, and even learn more about themselves through their family's history.
"Women who have a family history of cervical cancer or ovarian cancer may be at increased risk for developing breast cancer. There's a genetic mutation that puts them at increased risk. So if this is something that runs in your family, it's important to let your provider know during your annual visit."
Duncan said women who are more prepared for their healthcare visits will see positive impacts in their health.
"By staying on top of these preventive services, you can prevent diseases," he said. "You can catch them early enough that we can intervene and provide treatments that prolong your quality of life and let you do the things you want to do for a longer period of time."
Two resources Duncan recommended include WomensHealth.gov and AHRQ.gov, which has a section to help patients come up with questions they should be asking with every visit to the doctor.
With less than two months until the general election on Nov. 8, absentee voters are beginning to receive their state ballots.
During Absentee Voting Week — Sept. 26 through Oct. 3 — the Federal Voting Assistance Program reminds military and overseas citizens to submit their ballot as soon as possible and to follow up to ensure that that their ballot is received by their election office. Here are FVAP's top reminders for ensuring Americans vote successfully — wherever they are:
Know that your absentee ballot counts the same as ballots cast at the poll site
All ballots submitted according to state laws are counted in every election. The media often will report the projected outcome of an election before all of the ballots are counted. In a close election, the media may report the preliminary results or say that the outcome cannot be announced until after the absentee ballots are counted. However, all ballots, including absentee ballots, are counted in the official totals for every election — and every vote (absentee or in-person) counts the same.
Check your state deadlines, instructions, and options
Each state sets its own deadlines for registering to vote and its options for how absentee ballots are sent to voters. States can also differ in their requirements and deadlines regarding how to complete and submit absentee ballots. Some states require ballots to be postmarked by Election Day while others must receive ballots by Election Day. FVAP.gov has your state's deadlines and requirements.
Postmark and send your ballot on time
Every election, states receive some absentee ballots past the deadline for acceptance — but this is easily preventable. Follow your state's specific deadlines and recommended mailing dates for returning your voted ballot. If you're a registered military or overseas voter and don't receive your requested state ballot early enough to submit it on time, you can go to the FVAP website and use the backup ballot called the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot. Voters who end up receiving a state ballot after submitting a FWAB should still complete and return it, as well. States only count your backup ballot if your voted state ballot is not received by the deadline.
Fill out your ballot and election materials correctly
Many states have specific requirements for signing the envelope or an affidavit enclosed with your ballot. Be sure to follow the instructions sent with your ballot to ensure it gets counted.
Check that your voted ballot reaches its destination.
If you're wondering if your vote made it home, check the status of your ballot by selecting your state at the FVAP website and contacting your election office directly.
Military and overseas voters who need to register or request a ballot can do so by filling out a Federal Post Card Application at the FVAP website — by hand or using the online assistant — and sending it to their election office.
For additional information on this election or any upcoming federal election visit the FVAP website, email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683).
Federal Voting Assistance Program
The Federal Voting Assistance Program is a Defense Department organization that works to ensure service members, their eligible family members, and overseas citizens are aware of their right to vote and have the tools and resources to successfully do so — from anywhere in the world.
FVAP assists voters through partnerships with the military services, Department of State, Department of Justice, and election officials from the 50 states, U.S. territories and the District of Columbia. State and local governments administer U.S. elections, including those for federal offices. FVAP supports state and local election officials by providing absentee voting information, materials, training and guidance.
Voters can contact FVAP's call center at 1-800- 438-VOTE (8683), DSN 425-1584 or at firstname.lastname@example.com. Toll-free phone numbers from 67 countries are listed at the FVAP website. Find FVAP on Facebook at facebook.com/DoDFVAP and follow @FVAP on Twitter.
Nearly three years into her tenure as the Air Force's top leader, Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James reaffirmed that people continue to be her top priority during her State of the Air Force address at the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 19, in National Harbor, Md.
James also addressed key issues such as reversing downsizing efforts, modernization of aircraft and space domain efforts, and how a long-term continuing resolution would be detrimental to the Air Force.
Reflecting on her time as the Air Force's leader, James said, "There have been no issues more important to me over the last 2 ½ years than people issues."
Taking office in December 2013, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq were dwindling, and personnel reductions continued, which "on paper," James said made sense.
However, James said that as she traveled the world interacting with Airmen, it seemed that reductions were not the answer. Personnel shortages were putting a strain on Airmen. Global security issues began emerging, and Airmen were needed. Russia illegally invaded and annexed Crimea, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant continued to terrorize Syria and Iraq, more airpower was needed in the Pacific, and a presence was needed to protect the freedom of navigation in the South China Sea.
With the support of the president, Capitol Hill and defense leaders, by the end of the year the Air Force's active-duty end strength is expected to reach 317,000.
Aside from increasing the active-duty strength, James said she is committed to preventing sexual assault, which continues to be a top priority. She also said areas of victim care and investigative assets will continue to be "ramped up."
Modernization of aircraft, space
James said replacing and modernizing a fleet with an average aircraft age of 27 years old, is an absolute necessity to remain dominant in the airpower arena.
"Balancing this fleet with the current demand, reduced capacity of aircraft and personnel, and technological advances among our adversaries — you add all that up and it makes maintaining Air Force full-spectrum readiness very challenging," James said.
However, perhaps even more important is to improve operability and advancements in space. During the past few years, billions of dollars have been invested into the space enterprise.
"Space is now contested and congested," James said. "It's extremely important to everything that we do in the military, including precision guidance; navigation; missile warning; weather; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; and communications."
During a strategic space review earlier this year, James said areas of focus included protecting satellite communication and missile warning missions, as well as, battle management, and command and control capabilities.
"Most importantly, we are changing the culture in our space enterprise," James said. "We need to get our heads around for the future — what happens if a conflict on Earth extends to space? How will we defend our assets?"
James said this will affect how Airmen train, and will include building a space mission force ready for conflict that extends into the space domain. It will also mean the Air Force will operate differently, and the standing up of the Joint Interagency Space Operations Center at Schriever Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colo., is proof of that.
Long-term continuing resolution would be detrimental
James said a short-term CR is all but certain and being able to manage in that state for three months or less is tolerable, however, anything longer would be harmful.
"A long-term CR would be very damaging for the Air Force," James said. "For example it would reduce our funding overall for the Air Force by $1.3 billion."
It would also limit training and readiness for all Airmen and have an impact on Guard and Reserve drill weekends as well as flying hours, according to James.
The ability to keep up with the air strikes on ISIL would also be at risk, as a long-term CR would reduce the ability to resupply stocks of precision munitions.
Some other areas a long-term CR would affect include capping the production of the KC-46A Pegasus, prevent progression of the B-21 Raider development, and delays to the construction of about 50 major construction projects, some of which would affect the F-35A Lightning II support facilities.


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Obtaining Prior Authorization
Prior authorization can seem like an unnecessary and aggravating reality when it comes to accessing your treatment. However, there are some steps you can take to streamline the process.
If you suspect or know that you will need to get your medical services or treatment approved before you can receive them, take action now:
- Call your insurance company.
Because each insurance company has a unique prior authorization process and step therapy process, the only way to know if your insurance company requires approval for a particular treatment beforehand is to call and ask.When calling to inquire about prior authorization, be sure to ask the following questions:
- Does my plan require prior authorization for coverage of this particular service or product? For example, does my plan require prior authorization for an infusion pump? Do I have to get prior approval for my bosentan prescription?
- How do I get something prior authorized? What is the process? Who must make the prior authorization request – physician, patient, nurse?
- What is the address, fax number or phone number to call to send the request to?
- What documentation should be included? Be sure to ask what paperwork or proof they will need.
- How long will it take for a decision to be made? If they say they are "not sure," ask, "How long does it usually take?"
- If prior authorization is given, how long is it approved for or when will the approval time "expire?"
- How will I find out if it has been approved or not?
- Make your medical providers aware and seek their assistance. The decision to cover a treatment is based on information that your doctor or nurse gives them.For some programs, your doctor may have to call or send a special letter called a "Statement of Medical Necessity" or "Letter of Medical Necessity" that justifies the service rendered as reasonable and appropriate for the diagnosis or treatment of a medical condition or illness.It is often helpful to include a letter of medical necessity from your physician, even if your company does not require it. View a sample letter of medical necessity
- Follow up in writing after speaking with a health plan representative on the phone.Keep your correspondence simple and to the point. Include relevant dates, names of representatives with whom you spoke and their message to you. Also be sure to include your name, policy number and any other identifying information.
- Carefully follow the steps outlined by your health plan. Otherwise, your request could be delayed or even denied.
"My insurance authorized pulmonary endarterectomy surgery for $75,000. After going through the preliminary tests, it was determined that I wasn't a candidate for the surgery. The tests amounted to $13,000. My insurance wasn't paying the hospital, so the hospital notified me.
Fortunately I had a copy of every authorization for every test and procedure. I worked for weeks with the hospital billing department and with my insurance, and ultimately they had to pay what they had authorized. The point is, be persistent and make the insurance company honor their authorization letters."


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Do you have experience in the asphalt repair business, and have learned many of the tricks and pitfalls of asphalt repair and maintenance or are simply a homeowner who keeps their driveway in excellent repair? Perhaps you have been considering starting your own asphalt repair business. Before you do be sure to conduct thorough research to make sure your customers are getting reliable products properly applied. Also be sure there is enough demand in your area and that you will be able to compete with your competition.
Job duties
When starting an asphalt repair business you will first need to survey the competition to see what kind of services are already being offered in your area. You will then need to survey potential customers to see what kind of services are in the biggest need. This can be done by looking through the Yellow Pages, either the book or online. If you don't have a lot of capital, you will need to decide on which niche of the asphalt repair business you should specialize in. (See tips for more information.) You will also need to fully research the cost and maintenance of all the necessary equipment. The asphalt repair business can be dangerous so you will need to seek consultants to develop safety practices, and research applicable laws and insurance rules. You will need to do the job of estimating and bidding.
Where will you work?
When starting a asphalt repair business the ideal location is where there is demand for this business. In the warmer climates you will be able to work year-round. Where there is a lot of ice and snow, the spring will be a very busy time.
Basic Costs
Starting a full service asphalt patching company can be expensive. You will need a truck for hauling the equipment and you will also need to haul the old asphalt away. Equipment will be needed for cleaning and filling cracks, and you will need equipment for laying and setting the asphalt patches. You will also need to pay for the necessary licenses and permits. You will need a marketing plan and advertising budget. Workman's compensation rates for asphalt repair workers is very high. Equipment will need to be purchased for breaking up the large pieces of cracked asphalt. Although, if you start out specializing in cleaning and filling cracks in driveways or small parking lots – you can get cleaning and filling equipment for about $2,000 dollars. You will then need a leaf blower and inexpensive equipment from a home improvement store to reseal the asphalt surface after you are done. Also be prepared to go through a lot of gloves, shoes and clothing.
Starting an Asphalt Repair Business Tips
Be patient – the asphalt repair and resurfacing business is notorious for incompetent and/or dishonest work. It is very important to do all the research to make sure you will be serving your clients well.
Do your due diligence on suppliers and manufactures – your customers are relying on your experience and judgement to choose the best materials for their budget and asphalt situation.
Work hard on building your brand–When starting an asphalt repair business go to different meeting groups to give a presentation on the ins and outs of asphalt repair and preventive maintenance. You may also want to give alerts on any current scams for your audience. Driveways and parking lots are huge investments, so people will be interested in listening.
Find your niche – doing major repairs requires a lot of equipment, workers with different expertise, and an overall deep knowledge of the science of asphalt installation and surface durability. There are many niches to consider, such as, focusing on surface re-sealing and minor repair, breaking up and/or hauling away old asphalt for other companies, or specializing in a particular asphalt sealing and repair system.
Get the hands-on experience – if you don't have the direct experience in the industry, you will need to work for an asphalt repair contractor first. Learn all the processes, take note of the suppliers and manufactures used for the various materials and equipment. Keep a keen eye open for all the pitfalls which happen and how they are fixed – this type of experience is valuable.
Have a subcontracting plan – this can work both ways. You could provide a specialty service for other contractors (such as preparing the surface before they come in with their big equipment, or resealing after they are done and making touch-up repairs). You should also do an honest evaluation of your repair system to determine if some tasks need to be subcontracted out.
Keep you and your crew hydrated and protected from the sun– have lots of water on hand and salt tablets. Also have everyone apply sunscreen every four hours. Make sure everyone is educated on the dangers of hypothermia and how to prevent it.
Advertising an Asphault Repair Business
When advertising your asphalt repair business you should determine which forms of advertising will give you the most bang for your buck. Look for advertisement methods that will likely be seen by people in need of your services. Also try different forms of advertising methods and keep track of which ones are giving you the best results.
- Door to Door-If you see a driveway that is in need of repair you can leave a flyer at their door to let them know of your services. You can also contact business owners whom are need on maintenance work in thier parking lots.
- Asphalt Repair Business Cards– Create business cards and hand them whenever an opportunity appears.
- Flyers– Put up flyers where potential customers are likely to see it. Perhaps in Home improvement stores or community centers.
- Yellow Pages– Consider buying an advertisement in the yellow pages of your local phone book. You can also include your business in the online version: YellowPages.com.
- Yahoo Local Searches– If you include your business in the Yahoo Local Searches, when people search for your service your business will appear in the list. To add your business to Yahoo local search, enter the term "add business to yahoo local search" in Yahoo.com and click on the first link.
- Google Local Searches– Google has a local search as well. To add your business to Google local search, enter the term "add business to google search" in Google.com and click on the first link.
- Website– Create a website where people can get general information about your business.
Not sure about starting an asphalt repair business? See a list of small business ideas
Do you have a business story or experience you would like to share?
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I have not described the car accident that took his life in detail in these notes. Today I am ready. Today I want to tell you all about how you can honor Chris by helping to avoid the type of accident that caused two people to lose their lives on December 29, 2009.
On that day, Chris and I were driving from Corpus Christi to Dallas to be with his sister - who was in labor with her first baby. We were having a great time in the car. We were so happy about being able to be in Dallas for little Sophie's birth. Chris had just won his fantasy football league championship. Colleen was safe at home in Corpus with my parents. Our weekend could not have been any better. We stopped for food in Seguin, and were continuing our trip on Highway 123 between Seguin and San Marcos. I remember being in the car with Chris, talking about Colleen and our great weekend...laughing and joking like we always did. The next thing I remember is hearing voices, and thinking to myself - "They are talking to me. I need to wake up".
I don't remember anything about the accident, but the the officer who investigated our case was incredibly thorough. Here is what he found:
On that day, an 18 year old girl drove from Seguin to San Marcos to purchase a car - a 1990 Jeep Cherokee. She was driving home, following a car with a few of her family members. As she drove, she was using her iPhone.
On Highway 123, she got distracted by her phone, and didn't anticipate a curve in the roadway. She was in the right hand lane, and started to veer towards a guardrail on her right. When she looked up from her iPhone, she overcorrected, and jerked her wheel to the left. She crossed three lanes of traffic on the undivided highway at over 70 miles an hour and slammed directly into our car. There were no skid marks - she was too distracted to try to stop or avoid our car.
The officers found an active text message on her iPhone after the accident. The police report officially states that she was "using her cell phone". She was not wearing a seatbelt, and was ejected from the car. The ejection ripped off most of her clothes. She was not drunk - but she was under the influence. She was under the influence of the untrue belief that it is possible to drive and use a cell phone at the same time.
We all think that we can. We all think that we are good enough drivers to be able to text, read and write email, surf the internet, and make calls while we are driving. Chris did. I did. The 18 year old girl who hit us that day did. And I would bet that most of you reading do. The truth is: we can't. No one can. It doesn't matter if you are 16 or 45, using a cell phone while you are driving is too distracting to risk.
I know you are thinking - "There is no way I can give it up. I am a good enough driver. I have years of experience. It will never happen to me." I am here to tell you - it can.
Chris was not on his phone during the accident. He was not distracted, and his focus allowed him to see the oncoming car, and maneuver our car quickly to the right before the impact. That maneuver, the last thing that he did, saved my life.
Today, on his birthday, I ask you to honor Chris' memory by pledging to never drive distracted again. Honor his memory by never riding in a car with someone who is driving distracted again. Every time someone texts you, or calls while you are driving, think to yourself, "Is sending this text worth risking my life? Is taking this call worth risking the life of another driver?" No call, no text, no email, was worth losing two lives on that day.
My heart aches for the family of the girl who also died that day. She didn't think that she was doing anything wrong. She never had a chance to live her life. I mourn for her, just as I do for Chris.
I ask you today to pledge in memory of Chris to never let your phone distract you while you are driving again. For your own sake, and for the other drivers around you - do not take the chance that your actions could take another life or your own.
Chris was a wonderful husband, amazing father, loving son and brother, and fiercely loyal friend. There is not a minute in a day that I don't think about him. I miss him desperately. But, Colleen and I are living our life. We laugh and smile and enjoy the blessed moments that we have together every day. We thank God for the time we had with Chris, and trust in God that he has not left us, and will never leave us alone.
Here are some links for more information on the dangers of distracted driving, and what you can do to help:
- Oprah's "No Phone Zone" - http://www.oprah.com/questionaire/ipledge.html?id=4
- Official US Government site for distracted driving - http://www.distraction.gov
- FocusDriven: Advocacy group for victims of crashes caused by distracted driving (similar to MADD) - http://www.focusdriven.org/index.aspx


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A Physics Student of Parahyangan Catholic University (Unpar) , Meutia Wulansatiti, has the opportunity to attend CERN Summer Student Program . She is the first Indonesian Physics student to participate in this activity. CERN is the largest Physics laboratory in the world located on the Swiss and French border. Many CERN physics discoveries originated from CERN such as "Higgs Boson", also known as the God particle in 2012. In addition, CERN contributed to inventions beyond physics, such as the World Wide Web found by CERN staff to help physicists share data.
By following the CERN Summer Student Program , Meutia will be at CERN's laboratory for eight weeks, from June 19 to August 15, 2017. While at CERN, Meutia will attend lectures from world renowned physicists working at CERN. In addition, she will also join the ATRAP experiment to create antimatter. Antimatter is an exotic pair of matter, which can only be created in high energy. This antimatter was the inspiration for Dan Brown's book entitled Angels & Demons .
Prior to joining the program, Meutia was incorporated in the ALICE collaboration which is also part of CERN. In her final assignment, Meutia took ALICE experimental data, remotely, to reconstruct the neutral meson D. This final project was completed with Dr. Suharyo Sumowidagdo from LIPI and Dr. Sylvia Hastuti Sutanto Unpar Physics Lecturer. Although already part of CERN, this is the first chance for Meutia to be directly on the CERN site in Geneva.
"This is a brand new thing for me, I feel nervous and excited at the same time," commented Meutia. She revealed that she was looking forward to this experience. "I am looking forward to experiencing this summer student program , because I will work with people who are experts in the field and also to add new friends who are passionate in their respective fields," she concluded.
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A new song from the Manchester quartetWednesday 6th May 2015
PINS are Faith Vern (vocals/guitar), Anna Donigan (bass), Lois Macdonald (guitar) and Sophie Galpin (drums).
Speaking about the video, director Amy Watson said "I wanted to play around with the usual 'girls just wanna have fun' type of music video. You know - friendship, solidarity, road trips and all the usual tropes of girly bonding. I wanted to take that wholesomeness and push it to a weird place."
This 'weird place' is reflected in a Thelma & Louise-esque twist. PINS' Faith Vern said "The 'Young Girls' video is the tale of four girls, thick as thieves. They are dreamers, they are bold and they are bonded by a secret."
PINS recently announced their new album Wild Nights. Recorded in Joshua Tree at Rancho De La Luna with Dave Catching (QOTSA, Eagles of Death Metal) and Hayden Scott, and mixed in New York with Ben Baptie at Atomic Sound NYC (Mark Ronson), it will be released through Bella Union on 8th June.
The Manchester four-piece previewed songs from their new album at three sold out shows in February, while more recently they supported Sleater-Kinney, Drenge and Wire on their separate UK and EU tours. They performed at Fred Perry Sub-Sonic Live in late 2014, supporting The Fall at The Garage in London. Watch footage from the live show below.


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Life in a Thai Monastery (Part 1 of 7)
Life in a Thai Monastery (Part 1 of 7)
Bangkok was teeming, as we disembarked from our long flight into a wall of heat and humidity, thick with filthy air and the wall-to-wall traffic that was 1981 Thailand. We were carried along helplessly by the crowd into a cluttered street where frantic cabbies vied for our attention, fighting over the scrap of paper held tightly in my fist with "train station" scribbled in Thai. The mink lashes most aggressive grabbed my arm and dragged me into his tiny cab, and before we could say, "Where the hell are the seat belts?" we were catapulted into arguably the worst traffic nightmare in the world - it was New York City on steroids!
The old cab sputtered through the orange, murky air as the driver's bloodshot eyes riveted themselves in some kind of supernatural concentration on the maze of shifting machinery that danced before us, one hand on the horn and the other flying between the shifter and the steering wheel. I glanced at Janet - her face was as white as a sheet.
I finally had to admit to myself that this nutty idea was probably a mistake. Janet trusted me implicitly, she always had. After all, I was her knight in shining armor, but now I was risking her life, not only in this insane, uncontrolled demolition derby, but with what I knew might lie ahead. My sheltered, middle-class yuppie concepts were being shattered in the naked reality that was Thailand, and the cold truth; that Janet could die here, hit me in the pit of my stomach. I promised myself that I would not let that happen.
We made a single vow to each other at our little informal Buddhist wedding ceremony a year ago -- the only thing that kept me going at times - and already I knew that I would never back off from it, no matter what. So far, we had stumbled, blindly, across three of the Great Freedoms, as we called them, and this radically changed our wild lives, but we knew there were more. How many more, we weren't sure of, but we would search until we found them all - that we agreed upon.
The driver was competent, apparently a veteran of the endless bedlam that only begins to describe this chaotic city, but the rural highways were even scarier. At least the congestion in Bangkok kept speeds down, but in the hinterlands the speed limit was only limited to how fast your bus, car, bicycle, or push cart could go. It was a no man's land; accidents were frequent and horrendous -- bodies lying all over the roadway until local villagers might (or might not) come by and drag them to the side. No ambulances in 1981 Thailand, and police . . . hah!
After an eternity of white knuckled maneuvering, squealing brakes, and eye-popping acceleration, we lurched to a blessed halt in front of the cavernous Bangkok Train Station. I checked Janet . . . she was still breathing.
This whole thing began as a pick-up game, running on bad judgment and good karma, or maybe the other way around, but we knew where we were going, or at least we had an address. The ticket vendors studied the Thai inscription on the aerogram we fished out of our backpacks, and after an animated discussion (not sure if they were excited for us or incredulous about our destination), pointed to a line of people across the station. We were yet to discover that the ticket we were about to purchase was for the most destitute region of Thailand - the parched, northeast countryside bordering Cambodia.
At six foot two, I towered over the little Thais in line who looked up and smiled as if I were a god of some kind. Thais had a way of making us feel that we were special, and as if they were nothing; they still respected Americans back then, not long after the war. The fact is; we Americans can be downright arrogant at times, while the people of Thailand are for the most part genuinely generous, friendly, and self-effacing.
We purchased the ticket with little difficulty and in the process discovered how much a Thai "Bhat" was worth. I had overpaid the cab driver ten times! No wonder he smiled broadly and bowed twice. Oh well, I guess it was worth it; he saved our skin in that traffic. Anyway, I made a mental note to pay more attention to money exchanges in the future.
We had some time to kill so we drifted over to the Bangkok Snake Farm. What a great, snaky place, full of snake pens and exhibits. Why not get a good look at what might do us in out there in the brush? I figured if we could identify the critters that could easily punch our one-way ticket to an impromptu cremation, perhaps we could avoid them. This is how farang (westerners) foolishly think when they first arrive in Thailand, as if they still have some kind of control over life and death.
I asked the curator what species was particularly dangerous, prompting him to proudly hold up a scarred thumb and vividly recount his "oops" with a Banded Krait that landed him in the hospital for two weeks despite the immediate self-administration of anti-venom. The reality was that we would be far removed from any hospitals in the poverty-stricken areas we were headed for, and far removed from anti-venom for that matter. But of course, ignorance is bliss, and we didn't know that yet. We naively believed that medical clinics were everywhere, just like at home in the good ol' US of A!
We gawked at the snakes, and they gawked back, and for some reason I was mysteriously drawn to the large black and yellow rings of the Banded Kraits. A premonition perhaps? And as we studied the identifying characteristics of the Cobras, Russell Vipers, Pit Vipers, Scorpions, and other fierce characters, I never thought for a moment that we would actually ever come in close contact with any of them. . . . Right.
Planning to remain in Thailand forever, (the best laid plans), we passed on the recommended inoculations back home. They were not only expensive, but only effective for six months, so we figured we'd take our chances, after all, we had always been healthy, plus, we were full of youthful perceptions, such as the false self-confidence that results from basic stupidity and an ignorance of the real world.
We were smart enough not to eat in Bangkok, however, or at least we were careful of what we ate, thinking that once we arrived at our destination (a Buddhist monastery), we would be safe from disease. In hindsight, that was really fogged-over, to say the least.
So, with horror stories of dysentery, hepatitis, malaria, and typhoid fever dancing around in our childish brains, reinforced by open sewers and unregulated, smiling street vendors handling their skewered chickens and rice dishes with filthy hands, apparently unfamiliar with the word hygiene, we bought a huge stalk of tiny Thai bananas and some Cokes, which became our breakfast, lunch and dinner. . . . Delicious!
Returning to the train station after our exhilarating romp through Snakeland, we curled up on an empty wooden bench and awaited our train. When I happened to roll on my back and glance up, I noticed ants crawling all over the ceiling towering above us! No . . . wait! They couldn't be ants that high up. My God! They were Thais, working feverishly on the massive, curved ceiling and barely hanging off scanty, lashed-together bamboo scaffolding that swayed dangerously back and forth. OSHA would not have been happy about this!
Watching the Thais work so devotedly in these hazardous conditions, I began to feel vulnerable, as if I had been pampered and privileged my entire life, and as if I was just beginning to wake up to reality. It was a haunting feeling -- akin to that feeling I had playing football . . . just before the kickoff.
- Raymond Rock of Fort Myers, Florida is cofounder and principal teacher at the Southwest Florida Insight Center, His twenty-eight years of meditation experience has taken him across four continents, including two stopovers in Thailand where he practiced in the remote northeast forests as an ordained Theravada Buddhist monk. His book, A Year to Enlightenment (Career Press/New Page Books) is now available at major bookstores and online retailers.


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Real Madrid waited nearly three years for a trophy - and immediately broke it.
Madrid defender Sergio Ramos dropped the Copa del Rey from the top of the team bus during celebrations, and the bus then ran over the trophy.
Emergency services gathered up the broken pieces and returned them to the bus, but the trophy did not reappear at the club's traditional celebration spot at the Plaza de Cibeles in central Madrid.
"The cup fell, it fell," Ramos said, according to the Europa Press agency. "But the cup is okay."
Madrid beat rival Barcelona 1-0 in the Copa del Rey final on Wednesday night, with Cristiano Ronaldo's extra-time goal giving the club its first domestic cup in 18 years.
Spanish reports said 60,000 fans were at Cibeles as Madrid celebrated winning its first silverware under coach Jose Mourinho and first since a Spanish league trophy in 2008.
"After two complicated years, winning the Copa del Rey is a relief," Madrid captain Iker Casillas said before following the tradition of wrapping a Madrid insignia and club scarf around the Roman goddess that marks the square.
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New Zealand's first 'official' HL7® FHIR® Connectathon will be an interactive event in which participants can test their FHIR implementations, parts of the specification itself, or simply learn more about the most important new standard in healthcare information interoperability. The hands-on nature of the event encourages attendees to pass data, via APIs, between client applications and FHIR servers, plus utilise cloud-based testing services.
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