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How to pick the right benefit notice and bill for medications
By Walt Whitley, O.D., Jason Miller, O.D., and Charles Brownlow, O.D., AOAExcelTM Medical Records consultants
This month, we review common questions from colleagues across the country. These questions relate to issues facing numerous practices, so you are not alone.
"Non-covered items or services will be the responsibility of the patient."
Using the right notice
Q. Can you tell me more about the Advance Beneficiary Notice and how it differs from the Notice of Exclusions of Medicare Benefits? Where can I get one, and when should I use it?
The Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) can be used any time you provide a service to a patient (fields, photos, imaging, etc.) and are unsure whether an insurer will cover it. For example, the insurer might say the procedure isn't covered when combined with certain diagnosis codes. In this case, have the patient sign the ABN before the test is done, agreeing to pay for the test in the event the insurer does not. The CMS offers more details.
The Notice of Exclusions from Medicare Benefits (NEMB) addresses items and services for which Medicare will not pay. These non-covered items or services will be the responsibility of the patient. The purpose of this notice is to help patients make an informed choice about whether they want to receive these items or services, knowing they will have to pay for them.
Refraction is the most common example of a possible use of the NEMB. You should help the patient understand refraction is an important service even though it is not covered by Medicare. Another example: patients electing an advanced technology intraocular lens (IOL), which is an elective procedure to reduce dependency on glasses or contact lenses. The standard cataract surgery is covered by Medicare, but the extra charges for the advanced IOL are not. The NEMB would be used for those extra charges.
Proper billing for high-risk medications
Q. If we have a patient on Plaquenil, what is the best CPT and ICD-9 to bill for visits and additional testing?
In 2011, the American Academy of Ophthalmology revised the recommended guidelines for patients using chloroquine (CQ) and hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil). The updated testing includes a dilated fundus examination to establish a baseline and to rule out maculopathy. Fundus photography also can be considered for documentation. Recommendations also include performing an automated 10-2 visual field in addition to one or all of the following:
- Spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT),
- Fundus autofluorescence (FAF), or
- Multifocal electroretinogram (mfERG) if available.
The question that remains is how to properly bill for this.
First, screening tests are never covered alone, so it is important to establish and document medical necessity. The "reason for the visit" is to diagnose and document any changes that may occur with the use of high-risk medications. Use the appropriate CPT codes that most accurately describe the examination (either a 99XXX or 92XXX) with the corresponding ICD-9 code that best describes the condition you are evaluating. A dilated fundus examination is used to detect and document any damage to the optic nerve, macula or retina along with any baseline testing. Fundus photography (92250) is used to establish a baseline to compare for future changes to the macula/retina, while SD-OCT (92134) is used to document changes in the affected area.
The three most-common ICD-9 codes used for patients on high-risk medications such as plaquenil include:
- The code for the condition (e.g. 714.0, rheumatoid arthritis with Plaquenil),
- V58.69 (long-term use of high-risk medications), and
- The E-code for the medication (E931.4 for Plaquenil).
E-codes are supplemental codes that capture the external cause of injury or poisoning or the intent and the place where the event occurred. They are intended to provide data for injury research and prevention strategies and are never used as a primary diagnosis.
Ask a question, join a webinar
If you have billing and coding questions, e-mail them to us at firstname.lastname@example.com. And join our October webinar, when we will discuss "Updates on HIPAA and ICD-10" and answer questions from the audience. We hope to "see" you there!


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Have you ever seen the people at the gym that look like they have it all together? You know who I'm talking about.
Their hair is in an immaculate pony tail because they were blessed to be born without frizzies sticking out every which way.
Somehow they manage to do three miles on the elliptical and look cute afterwards.
They have on their pink tank top and perfectly matching pink Nikes.
They look the way you're supposed to look in yoga pants.
I look nothing like this when I work out.
I used to feel bad about being on the treadmill next to women like this. I mean, really, how the hell do they do that?
My workout clothes never match. Like, not at all.
I choose workout clothes based on the type of work I'm doing and if they're clean. Not how they look.
My running shirts are all tech shirts. They range in color and degree of wear. Stains be damned. If they don't smell then they still get worn.
I have three different running hats. One is pink, one is black and one is emerald green. When I'm heading out the door I grab the cleanest one (ie. the one that smells the least) regardless of what color my shirt is.
I love my running shoes. I picked them because they're suited to my feet and my running goals. They're also bright blue. At the time of purchase, color was secondary.
So the only thing my shoes match is a Smurf. An electric blue Smurf.
The closest I come to color coordination is with my shorts. Those are all either black or grey but that's purely by accident. Black and grey just happen to be the most common colors in stores.
And while we're on the subject of shorts, these are chosen for functionality, too.
Let's be honest… No one chooses spandex shorts because they look good in them. Spandex shorts are chosen because you have thighs that chafe like a bitch.
On any given day my workout attire could be a pink hat, a teal shirt, whatever two running socks I could find in my drawer (these never match) and of course my blue running shoes.
I know I look like a hot mess when I leave the house. I'm okay with it because by the time I get home I'm a sweaty hot mess.
I know myself well enough to know that if I look put together then I won't work as hard.
I also know that the sloppier and more disgusting I am at the end of the workout, the happier I am.
I have a friend on the other hand that says she feels more motivated to get out the door when she coordinates her workout clothing. I'm baffled (and slightly jealous) of this.
See, there was a time when these color coordinated creatures intimidated me.
Now I know their ability to match socks does not mean that they know some special gym secret that I don't. It also doesn't mean they're secretly laughing at my superhuman ability to sweat through an entire shirt in twenty minutes.
Now I see their matching shirts and shoes and figure 'that's just how they get motivated'.
Now I figure that as long as the workout gets done then it really doesn't matter what you look on the way on the way there.
Do you match when you workout? I'm fascinated by your kind! Leave me a comment and tell me all about it!
Yes, everything must match. The tee shirt matches the stripe down the side of the pants with coordinating socks. Then, if walking, the hat matches also. Are you surprised?
Ha! I most definitely do NOT match. I wear the same thing to go to the gym every day: bright orange running shoes, black yoga pants, and a t-shirt that is not orange. I'm on sabbatical right now, so then I go to the shower and change into the same bright orange running shoes, a fresh pair of black yoga pants, and a fresh t-shirt that is not orange. Your closet sounds extensive compared to mine!
Happy running!
In my mind I match when I go to that imaginary gym that is in my mind also.
I love to match! I feel good about starting my workouts when I do. Almost like I'm put together for this purpose! To work my body! It's like putting my jewelry on that matches my outfit for the work day. It makes me feel ready.
BUT I don't let it stop me if I'm not totally coordinated. Because I just don't have enough workout clothes, or I don't do laundry enough to always be matched like some of those gals at the gym with the perfect hair. Must be nice for them!

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The ability to manage searches is controlled by the security rights that a user has to applications. This means that to ensure security, a person managing searches can be limited to creating searches by the security assigned to the applications defined in Oracle I/PM. A search manager may only create or modify a search of applications to which the manager has view rights. If the manager does not have view rights to an application, the manager cannot create or modify a search of that application. For a detailed description of security rights, see "Managing Security".
At a high level, creating a search involves the following:
Selecting the applications to search.
Configuring the fields that are displayed in the results.
Selecting the conditions that comprise the where clause of the search.
Customizing the parameters and the operators used in the search.
Assigning security rights so that groups and individuals may use or modify the search.
This section discusses the following topics:
At the core of Oracle I/PM is the capability to define and execute searches that retrieve the relevant documents for the user. Search management allows the creation and modification of searches that other users may use to find specific documents.
Remembering that most often Oracle I/PM is integrated with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system such as Oracle E-Business Suite or PeopleSoft, consider the following example:
Clark works as a shipping clerk in the US Shipping and Receiving department at XYZ Company. He sees in his daily task list that an invoice is queued for his approval. The listed invoice shows the invoice number and associated purchase order number. Clark enters the purchase order number from the invoice into a field of their ERP system and clicks a button that displays a list of several shipping receipts associated with that purchase order number. The associated receipts are documents in the ShippingReceipts_US application of Oracle I/PM, and the returned listing was generated by running a predefined search for all documents in the application associated with that purchase order number.
Clark views the invoice and each shipping receipt in a browser page and compares the items listed on the invoice with the shipping receipts to verify that the items were received. When satisfied that all items were received, Clark annotates the invoice with his or her initials and the date and time and sends it on the next step of the workflow. In actuality, the documents were viewed in the Oracle I/PM viewer, and because Clark has Standard Annotation security rights to the documents in the ShippingReceipts_US application, he was able to annotate it.
Once the invoice moves on in the workflow, the HR department manager, Bob, is notified that the invoice needs his approval. Bob enters the purchase order number and a list is displayed of all invoices and shipping receipts associated with that purchase order. Several invoices and shipping receipts are listed because the large order was delivered over several months and invoices were sent from the vendor as each group of items was delivered. The list is the result of a search through the documents in both the ShippingReceipts_US application and the Invoices_US application.
Bob reviews the list and sees that a critical item on the purchase order still has not been delivered, despite an annotation on the purchase order that the vendor had promised delivery by this month. He stamps the invoice On Hold and annotates the purchase order that the vendor must be contacted to determine why the critical item was not delivered and explain that anymore payments against that purchase order will be withheld until the critical item is delivered.
This example illustrates how searches are created and managed through the Oracle I/PM administration interface, but are generally executed through some other means, such as an ERP system. It also shows that a business need often requires one search to search multiple applications and that careful thought should be applied to application and search creation to ensure successful solutions.
Create a search using the Manage Searches panel in the navigator pane of the Oracle I/PM user interface.
You can reuse an existing search definition within Oracle I/PM by exporting the desired definition to XML. You can then import that definition file into other systems and modify it appropriately. For more information about exporting and importing, see "Exporting and Importing Definitions".
Note:The Oracle I/PM user interface changes based on your security rights. You must have either Search Definition Management security rights of Create or Administrator, or have Search Definition security rights of Modify, Delete, or Grant Access for the Manage Searches panel to display in the navigator pane.
To create a search, complete these steps:
Open the Manage Searches panel and click the Create New Search icon. If you have View security rights to at least one application, the Search Properties Page displays.
Note:If you do not have View security rights to at least one application, and error message is displayed.
In the Search Name field, type a descriptive name for the search. For example, HR Invoices to Pay. This search name is displayed under the Searches panel in the navigator pane. This field is required, and it must be unique within I/PM.
In the Description field, type a description of the new search that will be helpful to the user. For example, Open Invoices for the Human Resources Department. The description is displayed when the cursor hovers over the search name in the navigator pane. The field contains a maximum of 2000 characters.
Enter instructions for the search. The instructions provide helpful information about what criteria is being searched for and how a user should use the search. For example, Enter a purchase order number or shipping receipt number to view associated invoices not yet paid. These instructions are available on the search form and also appear on the Search Tab display. The field contains a maximum of 2000 characters.
In the Maximum Search Results field, enter the maximum number of search results returned. This limits how many results retrieved from the repository are displayed, per the number of applications being searched. For example, if the search spans both the ShippingReceipts_US application and the Invoices_US application, and the Maximum Search Results is set to 10, the results table could have up to 20 rows. A setting of 0 defaults to the maximum number of rows set in the I/PM MBean configuration variable.
Note:Three configuration variables affect the maximum number of search results returned:
The value specified in the Maximum Search Results field when defining a search. This value is checked first and used if it does not exceed the Content Server MaxResultCount setting.
The value specified in the MaxSearchResults MBean. This value is used if the value specified in the Maximum Search Results field is 0, provided the MaxSearchResults MBean value does not exceed the Content Server MaxResultCount value.
The value specified in the MaxResultCount Content Server configuration file config.cfg.
Each setting is per the number of applications being searched.
For example, if a search is defined to include two applications, and the Maximum Search Results field value is set to 100, the MaxSearchResults MBean is set to 50, and the Content Server MaxResultCount is set to 300, then the value specified in the Maximum Search Results field is used and 200 results are returned - 100 for each application searched.
If a search is defined to include two applications, and the Maximum Search Results field value is set to 0, the MaxSearchResults MBean is set to 300, and the Content Server MaxResultCount is set to 200, then the value specified in the Content Server MaxResultCount is used and 400 results are returned - 200 for each application searched.
Click Next. The Search Results Formatting Page is displayed.
Select the application or applications in which to search from the Source Application field. For example, the Invoices_US application and the ShippingReceipts_US application.
Select the metadata to be displayed on the search results. Choices are determined by the metadata field options in the applications being searched. For example, you may want to display the invoice number, the vendor name, the received date, the paid date, the invoice total.
Modify how the columns are displayed by clicking the Column Options icon, displayed as a pencil in the column header. Modification options are:
Modify Column Name: Allows you to rename the column header. This is useful if the same metadata information is returned from multiple applications that have different names for the metadata. For example, in the Invoices_US application the metadata column may be named Purchase Order No., but in the ShippingReceipts_US application it is named PO. Using this option you can consolidate the information under the heading name PO No.
Move Column Left: Moves the column one space to the left.
Move Column Right: Moves the column one space to the right.
Delete Column: Displays a dialog window asking you to confirm deleting the column.
Click Next. The Search Conditions Page is displayed.
Select the fields, operators, and values you want to use to find the documents in the selected applications. These options are dependent on the applications being searched. For example, select PO as the Field, = as the Operator, and Parameter Value as the Value to search for the purchase order number in the ShippingReceipts_US application to enable a person to enter a PO number and return the associated shipping receipts.
You can also enter search conditions that have a static value hidden from the user to help narrow the search. For example, if looking for only unpaid invoices in the Invoices_US application associated with the entered purchase order number, you could select the Date Paid field as a condition, set a static value and leave it blank. Then all invoices where the Date Paid field has not been updated will display.
Click Next. The Search Parameters Page is displayed.
Select how you want the user to be prompted to enter parameters into the search:
Enter a name for each field to be used to enter parameters. For example, Purchase Order Number.
Enter the prompt text for each field. The prompt text precedes the operator on the search form to more clearly define the required entry for the parameter. This can help clarify the field name and is especially useful if the parameter spans multiple fields.
Click the icon in the Operator Text column. The Operator Properties dialog box is displayed. Use the Operator Properties dialog box to enable users to choose from a set of operator options, then click OK.
Click the icon in the Default Value column. The Modify Default Value dialog box is displayed.
Select the value data type and default value and click OK.
Enable which parameters, if any, that you want to be required or Read Only, and click Next. The Search Security Page is displayed.
Click Add to search and select users and groups who will be able to use this search. The Add Security Member Page page is displayed.
On the Add Security Member Page, select whether you want to search for groups or users and click Search. A listing of results is displayed.
Select the users or groups you want to add and click Add. You can select more than one from the results listing by holding the Ctrl key on your keyboard while clicking on the search results. The Add Security Member Page closes.
Select the permission each user and group will have: Modify, Delete, or Grant Access and click Next. For a description of the permission options, see "Search Security Page". The Search Preview and Test Page is displayed.
On the Search Preview and Test Page, review how the search form will display for the user. Test it and if necessary, go back and make modifications where necessary. When satisfied with the display and operation, click Next. The Search Review Settings Page is displayed.
Review the details of the new search and go back in the navigation train to make changes, if necessary. When satisfied with the search, return to the Search Review Settings Page and click Submit.
To modify an existing search, complete these steps:
Note:Unlike documents, definitions cannot be locked while being modified. Consequently, if the same definition is being modified at the same time by different people, only the last changes submitted are saved.
Expand the Manage Searches panel in the navigator pane.
Click the name of the search you want to change. The Search Review Settings Page is displayed.
Click Modify. The Search Properties Page for that search is displayed.
Note:If you only have the Grant Access security rights, the Search Security Page is displayed. The Search Security Page and the Search Review Settings Page are the only two you will have access to.
Navigate to the appropriate page or pages to make the desired modifications using the navigation train. Review the section "Creating a Search" for information regarding page options. Once you have made the desired modifications, return to the Search Review Settings Page.
On the Search Review Settings Page, click Submit to enter the changes.
Note:In some circumstances, a -1 may be listed in a number field on a search results table. This happens when an application containing documents is modified to have a number field. The new field displays a -1 on documents that were in Oracle Content Server prior to when the new field was added. When a new document is uploaded after the field is added and the number field is left blank, search results will display 0 for the number field value.


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Summer in Normandy from €100 per night for twin / double room. Located near D-Day landing beaches.
Adjacent to the Château and overlooking its own courtyard
Set in the beautiful Normandy countryside
Château du Baffy Overview
Our magnificent Château du Baffy is ideally situated in the traditional Normandy hamlet of Colombiers-sur-Seulles between Bayeux and Caen, 15 minutes from the seaside resort of Courseulles and 5km from the Normandy Landing beaches and the village of... Cruelly where the castle featured as the WWII communications hub for the BBC. Guests can relax with the tranquillity of our lounge overlooking the sun terrace and mature lawned gardens and enjoy the excellent cuisine in our elegant speciality restaurant. All comfortable bedrooms have en-suite facilities and there are also meeting and seminars rooms available. The Château comprises two buildings, a second being the adjacent Villa Mathilde with its own dining room and courtyard setting. Book Now >
Restaurant with excellent cuisine prepared by French chef Thierry
Sun terrace for relaxing & dining alfresco
Head Chef Thierry
Reception Area
Relaxation lounge
Typical bedroom
A 15 minute drive from the sandy beaches of Courseulles-sur-Mer
D-Day landing Beaches
American Cemetery - 35 minutes away
Courseulles-sur-Mer harbour
Château du Baffy - Location & attractions
The Local Area
The Château is only a 15 minute drive from the beach of Courseulles-sur-Mer, which you can see in the picture above. It is renowned for being one of the most beautiful and unspoilt coastlines of France and is perfect for a stroll along the promenade.
This stretch of beach is world famous for being one of the five main landing sites (code name 'Juno Beach') used during the Allied invasion of the coast of Normandy on D-Day during World War II. The Juno Beach Centre/Museum is located just a 5 minute walk from the villa and is well worth a visit. It houses a temporary exhibition and a permanent exhibit consisting of WWII documents, photographs, maps, artefacts, audiovisual and audio accounts.
Courseulles-sur-Mer town is small but lively with a number of interesting shops, excellent restaurants, cafés and bars.
There are plenty of facilities for sport such as tennis courts, a sailing school, a horse riding school, a football stadium, a multisport hall and a heated outdoor swimming pool (open summer months only).
Other actitivites include:
- Mini-golf
- Ten-pin bowling (8 international bowling alleys)
- Mini-train rides in the 'Song of the Birds' Park (summer only)
- Sea Life centre
- Cinema (Cinéma de la Gare)
- OMAC (cultural centre)
- Local market (Tuesday and Friday mornings)
- Heated outdoor swimming pool (summer only)
The Region
Normandy is made up of five rich and varied counties each offering something unique. The stunning beauty of the region, with its thatched cottages, traditional farming and ever-changing landscapes, is matched by a long coastline which stretches from the romantic cliffs and sandy beaches of Seine Maritime in the east, to the wild Cotentin seaboard and the World Heritage Site of Mont Saint Michel and its bay, with its huge tidal range and strong currents. From the seaside coast to the fantastic countryside, you will discover a multitude of outdoor recreation adventures, outstanding parks and gardens, rivers and beaches, spectacular sightseeing, historical landmarks and much more. The nearby city of Caen, famous home to William the Conqueror has many high end shops and restaurants.
Places of Interest:
• Caen • Deauville • Rouen • The Bayeux Tapestry • Arromanches • Falaise • The Normandy Beaches • Calvados Distillery • Sweet Factory • The Bell Foundry & Copper Workshop • Goat Cheese Farm • Cider production • Maison de la Mer
Family Fun:
• Alligator Bay • Champrepus Zoo • Zoo de Jurques • Parc Zoologique de Cerza • Festyland • La Cité de la Mer • Ludiver • The Elves Forest • Le Village enchanté de Bellefontaine
Full Day Excursions:
• Villedieu-les-Poëles - Visit the Bell Foundry, the Copper Workshop and then continue to Mont St Michel • Mont St Michel - known as the eighth wonder of the world. • Paris - The Métro provides a frequent service making it easy to explore the city. We recommend a visit to the Sacré Coeur and Montmartre, a cruise down the Seine and a trip up the Eiffel Tower.
There are 34 golf courses in Normandy, 12 of them enjoying sea views, and several of them boast a long history having been founded nearly a century ago. The majority of the courses have been designed by renowned British or American course designers and have improved to offer perfect golfing experiences. Deauville is well known for its luxury courses whilst those further along the coast of Seine Maritime are more traditional and scenic. All of the courses are open to non-members. Click the courses below to find out more.
An amazing 34 golf courses to choose from:
Château du Baffy - History
280 years old and still going strong...
Originally a mill driven by the Seulles River, the Château du Baffy was built around 1735, with extensions added in the late 18th and early 19th Century. The mill was dismantled in 1840, but some remains are is still visible. In the 1960s the Château was converted into a hotel.
During the Second World War the the Château's owners were the Vignerol family who all refused to depart when the Germans overran the area using our fine manor house as headquarters.
Our Château experienced an incredible journey during WWII. The following paragraphs tell a little of its story:
"During the war the hamlet of Colombiers-sur-Seulles and those surrounding it, were occupied by the Germans. However in June 1944, Colombiers was liberated. Germans who had been using the château, and hiding in the parks and areas in the lawns, fled the scene, and so those who lived in the chateau celebrated with the soldiers.
"The Château was used as a commune for all alliances – French priests, soldiers and officers of Canadian, American, English and Scottish descent, who came through Colombiers-sur-Seulles, in addition to refugees from nearby towns. They pitched tents in the grounds and were fed, watered, and provided with alcohol. Those from nearby villages, whose own property or towns had been destroyed, also visited the Château. Many of the officers brought tea, chocolate, cigarettes and soap with them.
"At night time, the bombing was at its worst and those who were in the house would run to the trenches for cover. They would keep mattresses there for sleeping. The bombing would be so loud that you had to scream to be heard and the dust would make their eyes water. The sky would light up like fireworks. However, they would usually return to the house for their meals where they would make bread, with enough for meals in the trenches if necessary.
"American tanks were spotted in outside towns including Rennes, and optimism spread within the commune that the war was almost over. The route to Caen was reopened, despite it being in ruins, and everyone celebrated by singing and playing songs on the piano."
– Translated from the diary of a local resident.
Château du Baffy - Events
Your Perfect Corporate Event
The historic Château du Baffy is an ideal venue choice for a corporate hospitality event with a difference in Normandy, France. The Château can be partially booked or be entirely yours for your event, whether conference, training, exhibition, or incentive. The Château accommodates up to 70 guests in 34 en-suite bedrooms and comprises two buildings: the main Château and the adjacent Villa Mathilde with its own courtyard setting. Media facilities and Wi-Fi are available for your use, and meetings can take place in either of the large reception rooms of the Château and the Villa Mathilde. There is a smaller reception room for your use within the Château, and attendees can also enjoy the informal tranquillity of our lounge, overlooking the sun terrace and private grounds with mature lawned gardens.
The Region & Activities
Our beautiful Château du Baffy is ideally situated in the traditional Normandy hamlet of Colombiers-sur-Seulles between Bayeux and Caen, only a 15 minute drive from the beach of Courseulles-sur-Mer. It is renowned for being one of the most beautiful and unspoilt coastlines of France. Courseulles-sur-Mer town is small but lively with a number of shops, excellent restaurants, cafés and bars. There are plenty of facilities for sport such as tennis courts, a sailing school, a horse riding school, a multisport hall and a heated outdoor.
Normandy is a region of stunning beauty, with its thatched cottages, traditional farming and its long coastline stretching from the romantic cliffs and sandy beaches of Seine Maritime in the east, to the wild Cotentin seaboard and the World Heritage Site of Mont Saint Michel and its bay, with its huge tidal range and strong currents. From the seaside coast, to the fantastic countryside, you can discover outstanding parks and gardens, rivers and beaches, spectacular sightseeing, historical landmarks and much more.
Your catering needs are in the accomplished hands of our dedicated French chef, Thierry. Thierry trained under the head chef for President François Mitterrand, and is also a specialist pâtissier chef, meaning all aspects of your menu are taken care of with expert attention to detail.
There are 34 golf courses in Normandy, 12 of them enjoying sea views, and several of them boast a long history having been founded nearly a century ago. The majority of the courses have been designed by renowned British or American course designers and have improved to offer perfect golfing experiences. Deauville is well known for its luxury courses whilst those further along the coast of Seine Maritime are more traditional and scenic. All of the courses are open to non-members.
Below are prices from per room, per night, based on bed & breakfast board basis.
|Room type
|Château du Baffy
|Villa Mathilde
|Twin or double
|Family room
Standard Rate bookings will require a non refundable deposit and will be liable for full charge if cancelled 2 days prior to arrival.
Tourism Tax
Please note that Taxe de sejour is calculated at €0.20 per person, per night for all guests above the age of 14. This is in addition to the above rates and will be added to final bill.
Continental breakfast included. The restaurant runs every day for dinner and is bookable on the morning at a price of €25 for a three course meal.
Please also note that children under 12 years where an extra bed is added to the room will pay €25 per night. Prices are subject to change and confirmation at time of booking.
Bank Transaction Advice
For non-sterling transactions, made on a debit credit card (i.e. foreign exchange and overseas transactions), banks charge a Non Sterling Transaction Fee (formerly called an exchange rate adjustment) to all customers. We advise you to check with your nominated bank.
TripAdvisor Reviews
" Normandy weekend "
Had an excellent stay at the Chateau. The room was spacious and clean and very quiet. Enjoyed dinner at the Chateau two nights and had an outstanding meal each night. The grounds are pleasant and good for a walk or drink sitting outside at the end of the day. Would definitely book again when we travel to the area.
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Little Giant 9SN-CIA-RF (509204) is a 4/10HP, dual-mode (Automatic or Manual), Submersible Sewage Pump with a Remote Piggyback-type Float Switch and a 20ft long power cord. The piggyback remote float switch allows to regulate the On and Off levels for the automatic operation mode of the pump. When mounted on the pump (default install), the float switch has On a level range of 9"-14" and Off level range of 2"-6". The 509204 model also features an oil-filled motor (lubricated for life), 2" high legs and a 2" FNPT discharge.
The 509204 model sewage pump is capable of handling spherical solids up to 2" in diameter and is commonly installed at the bottom of the sewage collection tank/basin. 2" legs integrated into the pump's design eliminate the need for a pedestal. The Little Giant 9SN-CIA-RF model is specifically designed to handle both sewage waste and wastewater (effluent waste) in residential and medium-size commercial and light industrial applications.
9SN-CIA-RF model sewage pump comes with an epoxy-coated cast iron housing & volume, as well as other composite and stainless steel non-corrosive parts to assure long-term integrity and uninterrupted performance.
Little Giant 9SN-CIA-RF (509204 model) also replaces the pump that's included in the 9S series Simplex systems by Little Giant.


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Plan and cook a three (3) day menu for your family. This includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner for a total of nine (9) meals.
Use the MyPlate nutrition guidelines and food choices distributed at last week's meeting to assist you.
Each meal should include the following items:
a shopping list of ingredients (including quantity of food and cost) preparation (have parents assist with handling utensils and being safe in the kitchen if necessary) cooking (be able to appropriately estimate the time it takes to have everything ready at the same time) evaluate and "grade" the meal (someone other than you should evaluate it and offer constructive criticisms to improve) ALL the above elements of the meal plan, shopping list, prep, cook, and evaluation must be present with submitted homework
Pages 9-17 of the Merit Badge worksheet are a useful resource to help with completing this requirement. Definitely have your parents help you with this activity. I appreciate time constraints and school may make it difficult to plan for three consecutive days, but please do try to group as many meals together to better appreciate the time and effort required to feed a family.
Have your parents help you if serving sizes and portions are unclear as you fill the plate per meal. Be honest in your assessment of portions. There are no right or wrong answers but I want you to appreciate how much you eat on a daily basis. For those attending this weekend's outing to Ladder Canyon, I will be available to answer questions and help you complete the assignment.
Patrol Leaders, remember to delegate and coordinate the cooking-related illnesses homework assignment amongst the Scouts in your Patrol. No one person should end up doing it all. Your Patrol "grade" for the assignment, and applicable points toward "Top Grubmaster" honors, will be based not only on answering the questions but how well you all work together as a Patrol. As a reminder and for your reference, the requirements to complete the assignment are:
The following assignments are for the following Patrols:
I encourage you to stay on track with deadlines because many requirements build on previous material. I will have a make-up session during the last week of the series to assist with missed lectures. "In the field" assignments, however, are more problematic. Only by attending and cooking for others during an outing will Requirements #6 and #7 be satisfied. I anticipate Scouts will be "making up" specific cooking requirements throughout the year as we identify who needs to complete what to earn the merit badge. I am more than happy to facilitate this task (and eat the meal too!).
Although preferable, the three days of cooking at home (Requirement #5) do not need to be consecutive. Please try to the best of your ability, however, to group as many days and meals together so you appreciate the time and effort it takes to plan, purchase, prepare, and cook meals for a family.
The International Culinary School also has a student-run restaurant "The Palette" open to the public. Information, hours of operation, and menus may be found below. Reservations are required (858-598-1405). Bon appetite! http://www.artinstitutes.edu/san-diego/about/the-palette-restaurant.aspx


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Personal styling means something different for everyone. For me, personal style and fashion was simply a tool I used as my armour against everyday life. Now I use my clothing to empower me, not to hide behind. And that's exactly what I tell my clients to do as well. What you wear tells a story. The clothes you buy have stories too. Being connected truly to who you are and what you wear is the most empowering experience
I truly believe everyone should enjoy the power of personal style. When you look good, you feel good – that's a fact.
If you want the confidence so you can stand out and make an positive impact – focusing on what you wear is an excellent starting point. It's also an gateway into more conscious living and decision making.
Whether you are an entrepreneur looking to define your USP, a career person looking to make your mark – or a entrepreneur in business who needs to dress the part, personal styling can help you in so many ways.
If you're opting for an ethical and sustainable wardrobe it can be a difficult transition (I know because I did it) but that's why I'm here to help.
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Roberta showed me how I could do that by going through which colours complimented me, how to style my outfits using just one item of clothing that could be styled in five ways and getting rid of clothes I'd been hanging onto for years.
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So my last day continued the frustrating theme. After the flyover, heard only Little/Rustic Bunting in the morning at Nordland, a Little Bunting was found in the south in the afternoon. It was in some very high, reed like vegetation and for me only showed in flight after being flushed when it at least called. Apart from the call and small size in comparison to the Reed Buntings it was with I did see that it had reddy ear coverts.
I had a total of 8 Yellow-browed Warblers, a Jack Snipe and a Golden Eagle (as well as the White-tailed Eagles that are common here) whilst others had another 11 Yb Warblers which were ringed, the Turtle Dove was relocated, the PG Tips was also seen (after only possibly being seen yesterday), a Barred Warbler was found and a OBP/Tree Pipit was heard (and just as I am about to press the "publish" button I get a message from Kjell that he had pinned down an OBP and got pics...)
The weather forecast for tomorrow looks very promising so I hope that it doesn't transpire I left the island a day too early.
This year for the first time there has been some concentrated ringing efforts. I have not involved myself but there have been some interesting results. A huge number of Yb Warblers have been ringed (80 and counting) with a max of 28 ringed in a day. The numbers of retraps is very low (less than 10% I think) and amongst us we have hardly noted a ringed bird in the field. This means that there is very high turnover with new birds are arriving each day (whereas before we had thought that a number of birds were hanging around) and also has us wondering what happens to all the birds after they are ringed because we were not seeing them in the field.
Here are some pictures of the Red-throated Pipit and I will post more pictures and some videos later.
|Red-throated Pipit (lappiplerke) At first it was typically skulky
|but then showed really well. I was very surprised to see it was an adult with a red throat
|still eminently identifiable from this view
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Easter Eggs: ZLM. Nivel Ari is Ira Levin, who wrote the source material for the illustrated story, but the story was also partly inspired by the pencils below.
Fun Facts: The piece started as an illustration for this story because I forgot that I had assigned the story to someone else (it was my first semester as the Dreadful's Art Editor). Thankfully I was only on pencils before I realized the error, but there's plenty of change between drafts after I reworked it for a new story based on these pencils.


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NDRF teams clearing fallen trees, ready for requisite action well in time: Director General
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New Delhi/Chennai [India], Dec. 12 (ANI): Stating that the landfall was at Pulicat (Pazhaverkadu) and there had been squally rains since then, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Director General R.K. Pachnanda on Monday said after it was reported that some tress and electric poles have fallen, NDRF teams swung into action and clearing fallen trees. "The landfall was at Pulicat (Pazhaverkadu) and there are squally rains right now. It is reported that some tress and electric poles have fallen. NDRF teams have begun their operations in clearing theses trees," said Pachnanda. Though there are not too many trees that have fallen but as they are falling, NDRF teams are taking actions, he said. Divulging details of NDRF teams' positioning, he said, "There are 16 teams, which were pre-positioned well in time; eight each in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu so that they could take requisite action well in time." "In AP, teams were pre-positioned in Nellore, Sullurpeta, Ongole in Prakasam and Chittoor districts; whereas in Tamil Nadu, three teams were pre-positioned in Chennai, two each in Kanchipuram and Tiruvallur districts and one was pre-positioned at Puducherry," said Pachnanda. "Besides, we have stand-by teams in reserve at Arakkonam, near Chennai, Guntur, Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, and we have a regional response centre in Bengaluru," he said. At least two people died on Monday after Cyclone 'Vardah' pounded Tamil Nadu, reported the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The NDMA further said at least 24 huts were damaged and around 8,008 people were accommodated in 95 relief camps. Many trees were uprooted and vehicles got damaged after Cyclone Vardah made a landfall at Pulicat (Pazhaverkadu) lashing the coastal Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. (ANI)


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Pretty sure she has mental problems…
@bugoutfever Sounds like a great play! Would love to watch!
"It's something that you don't see very often in American media, where Asian characters are sexy; and when they're sexy, they're a fetish of sort," said Nguyen
"It's something that you don't see very often in American media, where Asian characters are sexy; and when they're sexy, they're a fetish of sort," said Nguyen
This is so true. I love that he realizes this and is now portraying AMAF sexually. The only other Asian entertainer I know that does this is Frank Yang. While Frank can be pretty weird and does all sorts of crazy things, he does add a lot of sex in some of his videos and I remembered he once said the same thing as Nguyen, that there's not enough sex in Asian movies, music, books, etc…so he tries to add as much "ass and sex" in his Youtube videos as much as he can.
Other than that, that's great that he made a play about life in Vietnamese refugee camps. A lot of us Vietnamese-Americans descended from parents who were refugees coming from those camps (myself included) so the play would definitely be relatable to a lot of our families.
That's awesome to hear that so many of them, even the ones who are western born and raised, are returning to their ancestral country to contribute to its economy and standards of living. Even more impressive is how some may even see it as a new home (i.e. the woman who planned to have her baby in Vietnam). That is going over and beyond simply embracing ones roots/heritage and I applaud that.
This started in Westminster? Not surprised. I've been there and there's a HUGE Vietnamese-American population, I believe the biggest in the entire country. What I am surprised about is that there's an actual bank dedicated to specifically Vietnamese-Americans. I didn't know we were big enough of a population for a bank to be started just for us But that's cool to know that there is.
Another thing I'm surprised about is how the CEO of the bank is Chinese-American even though his bank is mainly for Vietnamese-Americans Not that it matters (at least he's Asian) but I'm wondering if the reason why he didn't start a bank for his own ethnicity instead is because there are already a lot of banks dedicated to Chinese-Americans so he wanted to find an opportunity with less competition?
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Selling VirtuouslyMarch 8th, 2017
Does boosting your sales mean you have to be sneaky, underhanded, manipulative, and high-pressure? Absolutely not! In fact, if you truly want to excel in sales, you need to be just the opposite. Because a virtuous salesperson is a successful salesperson.
Listen to my appearance on the Black Belt Selling podcast with Anna and Stephanie Scheller. In this interview, we discuss:
• Why the old ways of selling don't work today
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*leggings / H&M*rings / from everywhere* boots/ Geox*
It has been ages, I know! Well sometimes you just can't predict the steps life brings. I even don't realize all those months that passed away so quick. I wanted to post about my pregnancy outfits ……got so busy at the end, that I'm two months before the big day now! Hope to have more time to show you, how I got back in shape after the pregnancy!
Mine while one of my favorite topics regarding the very private jewelry – rings. It is probably the only thing I newer take of my hands. They are my symbols! Each one of them has a deep meaning for me. How about you? Do you change your ring often? I stick to those of mine
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Virtual network computing (VNC) is a type of software that makes remote control of a computer possible. It allows a user to view the desktop display of another computer remotely from their computer, and control the computer over the network. IT professionals use VNC to fix computer issues, and other users can remotely access their own computers while on the road.
How VNC works
Remote desktop sharing is accomplished through a common client/server model. The client, or VNC viewer, is installed on a local computer and then connects to the network via a server component, which is installed on a remote computer. In a typical VNC session, all keystrokes and mouse clicks are registered as if the client were actually performing tasks on the end-user machine.
The server transmits a duplicate display of the remote computer to the client and likewise transmits commands from the client to the remote computer. The connection between the two can be done on an open or closed network, or even from different networks entirely. VNC software is platform-independent and compatible with many different operating systems, though some networking adjustments may be required to allow a connection from a remote client.
Uses of VNC
The most common and well-known use of VNC is in conjunction with technical support. If a user's computer is having problems, technical support connects to the computer remotely to troubleshoot the issue, whether the technician is across the cubicle or in another country.
That use by itself is huge in the business world, but additional scenarios exist in which remote desktop software proves its worth:
- VNC allows professionals to access files on their work computer from home or any other setting. If you forget important business documents or a PowerPoint presentation for a sales meeting, you can remotely access the computer and retrieve the files.
- System administrators, IT support and help desks often rely on this software for a variety of desktop support functions. Using VNC, administrators can take control of an employee's computer to install software and software updates, remove viruses and assist in other types of computer support.
- Teachers use VNC in reverse, sending out their computer's display to the computers of all students so they can view what is happening at the teacher's computer.
The downsides of VNC
Virtual network computing technology carries some downsides, particularly security risks. The transmission between server and client can potentially be intercepted and give access to malicious users. Most VNC software carries strong encryption protocols, but whenever you remotely access a computer outside of a network, it creates security risks.
In addition to security, performance can become a problem depending on Internet speeds. VNC software is only as fast as the slowest available Internet connection. If you're encountering a slow connection, running programs remotely will likewise prove slow.
VNC software
Windows and Apple computers both come with preinstalled remote desktop software that requires only the IP address of the remote computer. However, the IP addresses of most computers tend to change sporadically depending on the Internet service provider, which creates the need for a static IP to be assigned to remote computers for regular access.
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The highlight this week is a new Moon on January 1st New Year's Day (3:14 am PST) that begins the month of the Wood OX. Now is the final month of this Water SNAKE year. Complete projects and be ready to go in Wood HORSE year 2014 on the next new Moon!
Contact me for your 2014 Forecast! I need your birth date, place, and birth time. Info here, scroll down to second set of boxes.
Mon Dec 30 is a strong Metal Horse day (white Horse) day. Horse brings a boost of energy during a lazy balsamic Moon. Moon sextiles Mars to put deep feelings into action. But Sun, Mercury, and Pluto square Mars and Uranus. Horse can be impulsive so watch out for accidents! Communication can be very direct. Energy winds down to the new Moon on Wednesday. Horse day luck strong for Horse, Tiger, Dog, and Sheep and Horse hours 11 am – 1 pm.
Tues Dec 31 is a Metal Sheep day on the last days of this lunar cycle. Many planets are in a conjunction — Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Pluto — to tell what you really feel. But lots of squares so might not like what you hear! Lighten up on this New Year's Eve and have some fun! Time for some Sheepy pampering. Clean up before new Moon tomorrow. Moon sextiles Neptune for imagination and easy impressions. Sheep day luck strong for Sheep, Rabbit, Horse, and Pig and Sheep hours 1 – 3 pm.
Wed Jan 1 – Happy New Year on a Water MONKEY (black Monkey) day! And happy new Moon! Today at 3:14 am PST is a new Moon that begins the month of the WOOD OX. Hard working Ox month is the best time to finish projects. Be inventive on this Monkey day and figure out how to best wrap up your affairs before Horse year beings on the next new Moon. Planets in a pack Sun, Moon, Mercury and Pluto are opposite Jupiter to think big! But this pack of planets squares Uranus and Mars so it's better to be practical in an Ox month, especially now during the tail of Snake year. Ox month is lucky for Ox, Snake, Phoenix (Rooster), and Rat.
Thurs Jan 2 is a Water Phoenix (Rooster) day when the Moon conjuncts Venus for some art, love, and beauty. Lots of planets in a big square so make the best of it, and not complain or criticize. Find enjoyment and beauty in what you can create. Good day for feng shui enhancements, can add fresh flowers or plants for New Year. Phoenix day luck strong for Phoenix, Ox, Dragon, and Snake and Phoenix hours 5 – 7 pm.
Fri Jan 3 is a Wood Dog day. Moon trines Mars for action and invention. But many squares in the heavens that can bring challenges or delay. Carve out some quiet time to recharge. Moon squares Saturn so perhaps better to work solo than in a team. Dog day luck strong for Dog, Rabbit, Tiger, and Horse and Dog hours 7 – 9 pm.
Sat Jan 4 is a Wood Pig day. Moon conjunct Neptune stimulates Pig idealism and utopian vision. A day for networking, day dreaming, and brainstorming. Take notes before you forget. But many planets in a square so not best time to execute plans. Enjoy on a Pig day instead! Pig day luck strong for Pig, Tiger, Rabbit, and Sheep and Pig hours 9 – 11 pm.
Sun Jan 5 is a clever Fire Rat (red Rat) day. The Moon trines Jupiter and Saturn, and sextiles the Sun, to problem solve, organize, and plan for 2014. Also a day for entertaining, living large, or a grand gesture. Rat loves the pack so good to be social. But there's serious Pluto squares, and Mars squares, so don't lose your temper in a verbal argument. Rat day luck strong for Rat, Ox, Dragon, and Monkey and Rat hours 11 pm – 1 am.
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Is it true that women should keep their heart rate below 150 beats/minute when exercising while pregnant?
James Weaver (Milford, CT) on Oct 31, 2011
The Department of Health and Human Services recommend at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity about 5 days per week for healthy women. If you have a history of preterm labor or certain medical conditions, like high blood pressure, see your doctor before you exercise. In general, you should be able to have a conversation while you are exercising. If you are having trouble talking, then you are pushing yourself too hard, which can lead to serious problems, including vaginal bleeding, and uterine contractions. If you were exercising prior to your pregnancy then you should be able to maintain your exercise program throughout all three trimesters.
Bill Ross (Littleton, CO) on Oct 31, 2011
I can honestly tell you as a metabolic specialist and someone who is certified in pre/post natal exercise that your pregnancy is yours and yours alone. No two women experience the same symptoms. Listen to your body and make sure you perform regular doctor checkups.
Halle Clarke (New York, NY) on Oct 31, 2011
The current thinking on pregnancy and heart rate is that women should be careful not to push themselves when working aerobically but don't necessarily have to count beats. The exerciser should be able to talk without gasping air and should stop if they feel even the slightest bit dizzy or light headed. Pushing too hard can have very negative effects such as vaginal bleeding or uterine contractions. Pilates is a wonderful way to safely stay in shape during pregnancy and also to get back in shape after the baby is born. Because of the attention the Pilates method gives to the inner unit (pelvic floor, transverse abdominus and the multifidi), a women's pelvic muscles stay toned and ready for the difficult task of child birth. Halle Clarke Mongoose Bodyworks, NYC Zeel Expert
Anthony Bagnetto (New York, NY) on Oct 31, 2011
In 1985, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) published its guidelines for prenatal exercise, cautioning women not to exceed a maximum heart rate of 140 beats per minute (bpm) (ACOG 1985). With these guidelines many pregnant women, especially athletes, found themselves in a quandary, since 140 bpm hardly qualifies as a workout for most fitness enthusiasts. The major flaw with the heart rate limitation is that blood volume increases dramatically during pregnancy. While vasodilatation increases to accommodate this blood flow, blood pressure can be inconsistent during the first two trimesters. As a result, heart rate is a poor indicator of exercise intensity during pregnancy. Pregnant women should be encouraged to exercise at a level that feels comfortable, using rating of perceived exertion (RPE) as a guide (Anthony 2002). Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale: 0 Nothing at all 0.5 Very, very weak 1 Very weak 2 Weak 3 Moderate 4 Somewhat strong 5 Strong 6 7 Very strong 8 9 10 Very, very strong As mentioned earlier, ACOG advises against exercising to exhaustion, regardless of fitness level. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, pregnant women can continue to exercise at high intensity levels as long as they do not exceed their pre-pregnancy intensity levels (ACSM 2000). A general rule of thumb is that if it feels good, it probably is good; if, however, it feels bad, it's probably not good.
Sarah Ann Corkum (New York, NY) on Oct 31, 2011
Instead of monitoring heart rate, focus on how you feel during exercise. Can you breath normally and hold a conversation? If so, most likely you are able to provide enough oxygen to you and your baby and you both will benefit from regular exercise. The ";rule"; that pregnant women shouldn't go above a specific heart rate is no longer accepted among the American Council of Gynecologists and Obstetricians. Your heart-rate max depends on a variety of factors including your age, pre-pregnancy fitness level, and overall health; there is no magic number for every woman. So instead, make sure that you can breath easily while exercising. Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing, have water handy, and be cautious of exercising in extreme heat. Regular moderate-intensity exercise has been said to be incredibly beneficial to a healthy pregnancy. As always, make sure you're in the clear with your doctor before starting any exercise routine.
Dan Kritsonis (Bellevue, WA) on Oct 31, 2011
I suggest that you not raise your heartbeat above 150 bpm and engage in less strenuous activity to where you core temperature does not rise over 103 degrees. The main issue is to not get overheated. So keep hydrated, pace yourself.It's also harder to cool down from vigorous exercise when you are pregnant .
Franklin Antoian (Delray Beach, FL) on Dec 10, 2011
As a general rule, most women should keep their heart rate below 140 while exercising during pregnancy. A heart rate above 140 can cause the baby to receive less blood than required.


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Gossip singer Beth Ditto thinks Lady Gaga is important to "five year olds".
The musician is a fan of the pop superstar but she doesn't think her songs can ever have as much of an impact on her adult fans as they do on children because it's completely new to the younger generation.
She told BANG Showbiz: "I think her music is for five year olds. Like when I was five, for me it was Madonna, Cyndi Lauper and Michael Jackson. Those people were iconic.
"I'm 31 so that was like 26 years ago. I think that for the five year old watching MTV right now Lady Gaga is going to be an iconic person. In 20 years, the people who are here and talking to journalists will be like, 'Oh Lady Gaga changed my life, Nicki Minaj changed my life.' They'll be saying who influenced them and it will be Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, artists like that. I don't think it's as relevant when a 31-year-old is saying the same things."
Beth believes it is harder for artists, including Gaga, to reach and inspire older music fans because they have been influenced by so many different types of music already.
She added: "I think that what she [Lady Gaga] does is interesting and you know it's contributing in a really big way. But if you're watching Lady Gaga as a kid it's so much different than when you're 31. It's like yeah we like her songs but because we're experiencing them as 31-year-olds it doesn't have the same impact. The five year olds listening to Lady Gaga are ripping their hair out because they've never seen or heard anything like it."
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WebStore, Credit Card Being Billed for Adobe Creative Cloud Subscription
Why is my credit card being billed for my Adobe Creative Cloud subscription?
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Thankfully, the dominant headline this week at the Rome Tennis Masters has been…TENNIS! That's it. There's been no controversies, no blue courts and no threat of boycotts. Sure, the Italian wind has been whipping and the nights do offer a chill, but after a maddening week in Madrid, the red clay and returned focus back on the sport in Rome has been more than welcome.
And while the tournament has gone largely to form, there's been a few bits and bobs of mayhem. Promising Canadian Milos Raonic was stunned on Sunday by Florian Mayer, negating a showdown with Rafa. Andy Murray nearly got nipped by David Nalbandian yesterday in the match of the tournament to date. And today Roger Federer ended the rumors by deciding to play afterall. And it was a fortuitous move as the Swiss cruised past Carlos Berlocq in straight sets.
Former champion Rafael Nadal was also on court Wednesday and the Spaniard shook off the Madrid blues by taking it out on Mayer 6-1, 7-5. Nadal looked back to usual self punishing the ball and taking command from the ground against the unsettling German.
"Today it was an important first set and I played aggressive," said Nadal. "I made a mistake in the first set and then I felt good in the forehand. It is difficult to play against Mayer because he knows how to put you in a difficult position in the game, but I didn't suffer I think."
Nadal and Federer is both in a battle not just for the title this week but also for the No. 2 seeding at the French Open. Both players deny it's importance, but for Nadal to know he won't face his nemesis Novak until the finals has to help.
Meanwhile, Federer's fellow Madrid semifinalists Juan Martin Del Potro and Tomas Berdych both advanced. Though Janko Tipsarevic wasn't as fortunate as the Serb was dropped in a mild upset by Stan Wawrinka.
Andreas Seppi also scored one for the home team eliminating American giant John Isner in three tough sets.
Tomorrow shapes up to be a monster day with the Top 7 men in third round play. Nadal meets compatriot Marcel Granollers; Federer faces former No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero; Murray gets Richard Gasquet; Novak Djokovic draws the returning Juan Monaco and Del Potro clashes with JW Tsonga.
"I think I am playing well," Del Potro said when asked to compare his level now to 2009 when he won the US Open. "After the tournament then I was 8 or 9 and now I am 7 or 6 that means I am doing well than 2009 my game is still improving so I am ready again to fight and play all the tournaments."
If that's not enough, the women's schedule features both Williams sisters, Petra Kvitova and Maria Sharapova who faces Ana Ivanovic.
The women's tournament suffered a blow when top ranked Victoria Azarenka oddly withdrew with a shoulder injury AFTER she beat Shahar Peer in the evening.
As for picks, I think the favorites win out including Sam Stosur over Venus. I like Del Potro over Tsonga and even Berdych to take out Nicolas Almagro in what might be the best match of the day – recall their feisty Australian Open duel!
Tennis Channel has live coverage of the men's matches starting at 6am ET.
CENTRALE start 12:00 noon
[1] N Djokovic (SRB) vs [14] J Monaco (ARG) – ATP
[5] S Stosur (AUS) vs [WC] V Williams (USA) – WTA
M Granollers (ESP) vs [2] R Nadal (ESP) – ATP
Not Before 7:30 PM
[13] A Ivanovic (SRB) vs [2] M Sharapova (RUS) – WTA
Not Before 9:00 PM
[3] R Federer (SUI) vs J Ferrero (ESP) – ATP
SUPERTENNIS ARENA start 11:00 am
S Cirstea (ROU) vs [4] P Kvitova (CZE) – WTA
[6] D Ferrer (ESP) vs [11] G Simon (FRA) – ATP
[16] R Gasquet (FRA) vs [4] A Murray (GBR) – ATP
C Scheepers (RSA) vs [8] N Li (CHN) – WTA – Possible Court Change
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[10] J Del Potro (ARG) vs [5] J Tsonga (FRA) – ATP
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Beijing: Dozens of tourists celebrating the lunar new year at an upmarket ski resort in northeastern China have been struck down by novovirus, the winter vomiting bug, the tour operator admitted.
French luxury holiday group Club Med expressed its regret, saying it took the outbreak - which saw guests suffer from vomiting and diarrhoea - "very seriously".
"We plan to offer all customers who have been affected by the virus compensation equivalent to three times the price they spent," Club Med said in a statement.
The company has said 42 people reported abnormal symptoms, eight of whom were seen by a doctor, although none required hospital treatment.
However, the China Daily newspaper quoted tourists on Wednesday as saying "more than 200" people had been affected, and there were accusations on Chinese social media the company had underestimated the number of people involved.
The hotel at the Yabuli ski resort in Heilongjiang province is being disinfected, according to the company, but the origin of the infection has not yet been identified.
Chinese conglomerate Fosun bought Club Med in 2015 for more than $1 billion.
China is now Club Med's biggest market outside France, with six resorts in operation and four others planned to open by the end 2020.
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As I mentioned previously, I was invited to a convening surrounding Creating Transformational Professional Learning Communities put together by the KnowledgeWorks Foundation back in September.
In hosting this convening, KnowledgeWorks Foundation hoped to:
- Learn more about strategies for developing professional learning communities
- Begin developing a vision for professional learning communities of the future and how they can help expand current thinking around school reform
- Examine what stakeholders, including philanthropy, can do to move toward such a future.
I haven't really blogged about this for a few reasons. First, I'm still trying to get my head around what we talked about those two days. These were some very bright and thoughtful folks and I struggled to make a meaningful contribution to our discussions.
Second, it was also an interesting role-reversal for me. In my staff development, I'm the guy who's always talking about what's possible, and pushing folks to make changes, and getting frustrated at the obstacles and saying we should push through them no matter what. Meanwhile, the folks who actually have to try to do these things in the classroom are occasionally telling me I'm nuts, or to be patient, or asking exactly how they should push through a particular obstacle that I think they should push through. (In case you can't tell from reading this blog, I'm sometimes just a little bit radical and/or unrealistic.) Well, in this convening, I played the role of the realist (as I see it, of course) to everyone else's Don Quixote. I kept pushing back, primarily around the issue of time – suggesting that everything these folks were talking about was great, but that they were ignoring the very big issue of when were teachers actually going to have time to participate in these transformational professional learning communities. As one of only two current K-12 folks in the room, I sometimes felt like they were ignoring that one very big elephant in the room. So, it was interesting – and probably really good for me – to be the somewhat negative, "yeah, but" guy for a couple of days.
Finally, I didn't want to blog about this until the white paper that Knowledgeworks Foundation was putting together from the convening was published. Well, they've now published the white paper (pdf). If you're interested in PLC's, you might want to take a look. Despite my "yeah, buts," I think all of the folks in the room would be excellent resources to tap if you'd like to know more about transformational PLC's.
I appreciated the opportunity to participate and, in fact, just returned from a second convening that KnowledgeWorks Foundation hosted surrounding Modernizing Teaching Tools. (I think they wanted to give me a chance to redeem myself.) I'll wait until that white paper comes out to blog about that experience, but I felt like I had much more to contribute to this one.


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A Policy Statement of the American Meteorological Society
(Readopted by the AMS Council on 6 January 2013)
Human responsibility for most of the well-documented increase in global average temperatures over the last half century is well established. Further greenhouse gas emissions, particularly of carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels, will almost certainly contribute to additional widespread climate changes that can be expected to cause major negative consequences for most nations
- 1. Three proactive strategies could reduce the risks of climate change:
- 1) mitigation: reducing emissions;
- 2) adaptation: moderating climate impacts by increasing our capacity to cope with them; and
- 3) geoengineering: deliberately manipulating physical, chemical, or biological aspects of the Earth system
- 2. This policy statement focuses on large-scale efforts to geoengineer the climate system to counteract the consequences of increasing greenhouse gas emissions.
Geoengineering could lower greenhouse gas concentrations, provide options for reducing specific climate impacts, or offer strategies of last resort if abrupt, catastrophic, or otherwise unacceptable climate-change impacts become unavoidable by other means. However, research to date has not determined whether there are large-scale geoengineering approaches that would produce significant benefits, or whether those benefits would substantially outweigh the detriments. Indeed, geoengineering must be viewed with caution because manipulating the Earth system has considerable potential to trigger adverse and unpredictable consequences.
Geoengineering proposals fall into at least three broad categories:
- 1) reducing the levels of atmospheric greenhouse gases through large-scale manipulations (e.g., ocean fertilization or afforestation using non-native species);
- 2) exerting a cooling influence on Earth by reflecting sunlight (e.g., putting reflective particles into the atmosphere, putting mirrors in space, increasing surface reflectivity, or altering the amount or characteristics of clouds); and
- 3) other large-scale manipulations designed to diminish climate change or its impacts (e.g., constructing vertical pipes in the ocean that would increase downward heat transport).
- Geoengineering proposals differ widely in their potential to reduce impacts, create new risks, and redistribute risk among nations. Techniques that remove CO2 directly from the air would confer global benefits but could also create adverse local impacts. Reflecting sunlight would likely reduce Earth's average temperature but could also change global circulation patterns with potentially serious consequences such as changing storm tracks and precipitation patterns. As with inadvertent human-induced climate change, the consequences of reflecting sunlight would almost certainly not be the same for all nations and peoples, thus raising legal, ethical, diplomatic, and national security concerns.
Exploration of geoengineering strategies also creates potential risks. The possibility of quick and seemingly inexpensive geoengineering fixes could distract the public and policy makers from critically needed efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build society's capacity to deal with unavoidable climate impacts. Developing any new capacity, including geoengineering, requires resources that will possibly be drawn from more productive uses. Geoengineering technologies, once developed, may enable short-sighted and unwise deployment decisions, with potentially serious unforeseen consequences.
- Even if reasonably effective and beneficial overall, geoengineering is unlikely to alleviate all of the serious impacts from increasing greenhouse gas emissions. For example, enhancing solar reflection would not diminish the direct effects of elevated CO2 concentrations such as ocean acidification or changes to the structure and function of biological systems.
- Still, the threat of climate change is serious. Mitigation efforts so far have been limited in magnitude, tentative in implementation, and insufficient for slowing climate change enough to avoid potentially serious impacts. Even aggressive mitigation of future emissions cannot avoid dangerous climate changes resulting from past emissions, because elevated atmospheric CO2 concentrations persist in the atmosphere for a long time. Furthermore, it is unlikely that all of the expected climate-change impacts can be managed through adaptation. Thus, it is prudent to consider geoengineering's potential benefits, to understand its limitations, and to avoid ill-considered deployment.
- Therefore, the American Meteorological Society recommends:
- Enhanced research on the scientific and technological potential for geoengineering the climate system, including research on intended and unintended environmental responses.
- Coordinated study of historical, ethical, legal, and social implications of geoengineering that integrates international, interdisciplinary, and intergenerational issues and perspectives and includes lessons from past efforts to modify weather and climate.
- Development and analysis of policy options to promote transparency and international cooperation in exploring geoengineering options along with restrictions on reckless efforts to manipulate the climate system.
- Geoengineering will not substitute for either aggressive mitigation or proactive adaptation, but it could contribute to a comprehensive risk management strategy to slow climate change and alleviate some of its negative impacts. The potential to help society cope with climate change and the risks of adverse consequences imply a need for adequate research, appropriate regulation, and transparent deliberation.


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The foundation of a university department is to examine a broad spectrum of topics and disciplines. This is crucial to ensure an adequate, prospective and up-to-date training of undergraduate and graduate students. At our department, the research units comprise such a diversified geoscientific expertise, crossing the classical disciplines. This diversity is also apparent in the research profile of the entire department ranging from deep crustal and mantle studies to near-surface and surface related studies. Nevertheless, the expertise of the individual units meet at some central topics, reflecting the main directions of research at our department. These central topics are Earth's surface processes, geohazards, as well as resources, and geomaterials.
More information about the research programs and laboratory infrastructure of the research focus area can be found on the Research Focus Area Earth Sciences and Integrated Earth System Analysis website.
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Koordinierungsplattform der Geowissenschaften in der Region Berlin-Potsdam
Schwerpunktprogramm Kontinentale Tiefbohrung der DFG
International Research Training Group funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG)
Research Training Group "Natural hazards and risks in a changing world"
DFG Graduiertenkolleg "Shaping Earth's Surface in a Variable Environment"
Graduiertenschule "Naturkatastrophen"
Helmholtz-Graduiertenkolleg "Explorative Simulation in Earth Sciences"
Netzwerk für Lehrermaterialien im Geounterricht
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The "Grateful" Pink Harmony Bracelet Set features a curated set of bracelets symbolizing spiritual connection and colors to enhance your mood.
Pink is an affectionate color, encouraging a playful nature and warmth towards others.
Circumference: 7"; stretch and with extenders.
Materials: Faceted quartz beads, 22K gold-dipped brass and zinc, cubic zirconia details, stretch fabric.


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Soar Like A Raven
The Centre for Indigenous Initiatives' Soar Like A Raven Indigenous student recruitment tour flies across Ontario and parts of Quebec with the Aboriginal Post-Secondary Information Program (APSIP) speaking to First Nations, Inuit and Métis students, who range from elementary to mature. The Centre for Indigenous Initiatives is inspired by the enthusiasm and talent of prospective Indigenous students in every community we tour.
The Soar Like A Raven tour also visits high schools in the Ottawa-Gatineau region to give more detailed workshops about Carleton University and what it has to offer prospective Indigenous students. A current Carleton student accompanies the Centre for Indigenous Initiatives on these trips so high school students can get a first-hand account of what it's like at Carleton.
Indigenous high school students have soared over to Carleton from all directions (British Columbia to Nunavut!) with the help of the Centre for Indigenous Initiatives.
If you're a teacher or guidance counsellor (elementary, high school, college and alternative) interested in working with the Centre for Indigenous Initiatives to promote post-secondary options to your students, contact us.
There are supports in place to help students apply to Carleton. Applying to university can be intimidating. The admissions process itself can seem confusing and complicated, and the temptation to "just forget it" can be strong. For people coming from small communities or rural areas, returning to school as a mature student (sometimes after having cared for children or worked for years before making this choice), or from many other backgrounds, the process may seem even more challenging. The Centre for Indigenous Initiatives is always here to help, so contact us.


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The Boisset Collection is re-imagining the world of wine.
We are currently expanding our innovative Ambassador program and can't wait to share our story with you. You will learn about our rich heritage in winemaking, taste a selection of our extraordinary wines, and hear how you can pour your passion as a Boisset Wine Ambassador. Come sip and see what we are all about!
Who should attend: Aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone considering a future in our amazing world of wine. Existing ambassadors are welcome, so bring a friend and join us for a lively and entertaining evening of wine tasting and sharing the social lifestyle of wine country.
About Boisset Collection: The Boisset Collection is a global, family-owned wine company founded in 1961 with more than 25 wineries and tasting rooms from California to France. Boisset Wine Ambassadors are personal wine curators who lead private in-home tastings and offer services such as corporate gifting and custom labeled wines. We are a global wine company rooted in history with a passion for innovation beyond the traditions of the wine industry. Led by our visionary proprietor Jean-Charles Boisset, our mission is to change the way people taste, experience, and buy wine. The Boisset Ambassador Program is an incredible opportunity to turn your passion for wine into a flexible, rewarding business.
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Matingmark crayons are easy to use and fast with a click-in locking mechanism and release.
You don't need tools such as pliers or screwdrivers to change the Matingmark crayons and there's no protruding parts such as the old split pin. The holder is made from reinforced nylon and is less likely to damage the Ram or Ewe. The new economical design allows more of crayon to be used as the walls of the crayon holder do not cover crayon.
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I was shocked to see another indication of just how desperate the homelessness situation has become in Maidstone. A four fold increase in placing people in emergency accommodation is staggering.
Two months ago I spent a night on the street raising money for the
winter shelter in Maidstone and I have worked a couple of night
shifts at the shelter itself. This gave me a tiny insight into
just how difficult it can be when work disappears, illness starts
and support fails to materialise.
Local and national government are failing people who need it most.
Maidstone is not providing enough affordable accommodation and the
Coalition government is cutting support for people who need it most.
There is a real conspiracy against people in need.
Costs revealed by FOI:
12/13 £440,447
11/12 £364,876
10/11 £172,701
09/10 £119,955
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Possible Short Story Selection
I was thinking about reading a short story about humor because an enjoyable comedy is a memorable comedy. It can be hard to forget a really funny joke. Also humor can have many layers especially in literature where an author can be limiteless in word play and ambiguities. A story that eloquently harnesses this aspect becomes extremely well known and a classic for other authors to create their own renditions. It reminds my of a play that I read in high school called the, Importance of Being Ernest, in which everything was not what it seemed. Although it was confusing at times, its layers of indirect conversation made it difficult to know the story but amusing to try to find the plot.
The story that I may choose is The Little Frenchman and His Water Lots. I may choose this story because it is an American story about a Frenchman. T o my knowledge French can be a very difficult language to learn and sometimes when people find a challenge to understand something, they tend to discredit the value in the information and make fun of it . I'm under the impression by the title of the story that the American perspective of the French is negative and disrepectful. I may be wrong but I am curious to find what arrogance America may be serving up this time.
The author is George Pope Morris.I was unfamiliar to his other works of literature previous to this assignment. After a little research learned that he was a poet and song writer. He was also the first to publish a copy of Edgar Allen Poe's, The Raven.


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The river Saale flows out of the Fichtelgebirge mountains towards the Elbe, lined with castles perched on hilltops, tranquil villages and bustling towns. The 403 km Saale Cycle Route offers fabulous cycling with plenty to see.
The Saale meanders for many miles through a mountainous region of forests, gorges and reservoirs, with a number of steep climbs. But the rewards for your exertion are great: stately residences, castles and ruins sit in splendour on the hills and slopes above the river valley. But there is much more than just fortifications and noble residences to discover on this classic route. Other highlights include the dripstone caves near Saalfeld, salt production plants and the university town of Jena. The Saale- Unstrut vineyards around Naumburg produce high-quality wines that are worth setting down your bike for. The Saale continues through meadows and riverside woods before flowing into the Elbe at Barby.
Terrain: hilly in parts with some challenging climbs. The paths are mainly asphalt or crushed brick/stone; short sections are unsurfaced or cobbled. Mostly free of cars.
Scenery: the middle and upper reaches of the Saale river are dominated by mountains. The route flatten outs from Saalfeld to the Elbe confluence, but hillsides, woods and vineyards remain a feature.
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