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Some in the GLBT community are putting out the word that a group of GOP CCC members will lead an effort to repeal the HRO if the Republicans recapture control of the CCC. Several Democratic CCC members are running scared, and they're concerned that GLBT voters are as upset about the mess Democrats have made of Indianapolis and might express that anger at the ballot box. GLBT voters, like all voters, should make informed decisions in exercising their right to vote and not base it on scare tactics conjured up by Democrats desperate to remain in power. An informed GLBT voter should be aware of a sea change in the Marion Co. Republican Party since the passage of the HRO. All but two of the GOP members of the council at that time voted against the passage of the HRO, and they did so at the urging of then-Marion Co. GOP Chairman Mike Murphy. He believed the vote could be effectively used as a wedge issue to dislodge vulnerable, incumbent Democrats in the 2007 municipal elections.
Times have changed considerably within the GOP locally since the beginning of the year. One of the GOP's most outspoken opponents of the HRO, Jim Bradford, resigned the CCC earlier this year in frustration. He was replaced by attorney Ryan Vaughn, who supports the HRO. Vaughn is seeking re-election to the council in District 3. Also, attorney Tom John was chosen by the Marion Co. Republicans to take over as chairman from the anti-gay bigoted Murphy earlier this year. Tom John, too, personally supports the HRO and discourages the use of the HRO vote as a wedge issue. Unlike Murphy, he is making a concerted effort to broaden the diversity of the Republican Party.
The Republicans nominated Greg Ballard as their mayoral candidate. During an interview with me, Ballard stated flat out that he would not support an effort to repeal the HRO. He began by saying he hadn't heard any complaints about any problems which had been created by the passage of the HRO. More importantly, he made it clear there were at least a couple of hundred issues deserving of a higher priority consideration. If Ballard defeats Peterson, there will be no effort on his part to repeal the HRO based on what he told me.
You have to also remember that nearly one-third of the GOP members of the council aren't seeking re-election this year, most of whom didn't vote for the HRO. The councilor other than Bradford who was the most outspoken against the HRO, Scott Schneider, chose not to seek re-election this year. According to GOP sources, several new GOP candidates are supportive of the HRO, including Bruce Schumaker (District 2), Kurt Weber (District 8) and Michael Hegg (At-Large). Hegg posted in a comment on this blog earlier this year the following: "I am against [SJR-7] . . . I applauded the passage of the HRO." Scott Keller (District 16), who is running for re-election, both sponsored and voted for the HRO. The Democrats are going all out to defeat him this year with yet another Mahern. The only other GOP member who voted for the HRO, Lance Langsford, did not seek re-election. Benjamin Hunter, an IMPD officer, is running in his place in District 21. I don't know what his publicly-stated position on the HRO is, but I know he's a co-plaintiff in a lawsuit brought against IMPD earlier this summer by the U.S. Justice Department, claiming the method IMPD uses to promote police officers within the department discriminated against Hunter and others on the basis of their race. I find it hard to believe he would support repealing an anti-discrimination ordinance at the same time he sought relief from a federal law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race. UPDATE: AI has learned from an informed source that At-Large candidate Barbara Malone and District 19 candidate Harry Liggett oppose efforts to repeal the HRO. Also, Benjamin Hunter confirmed in an e-mail to me he does not plan support any effort to repeal the HRO. He added:
As a person of faith and conviction, discrimination can't be tolerated. I am sure you can find some who may criticize me on certain issues, but working with everyone regardless of race, sex, and orientation is not one of them. I may struggle internally with the issues that the GLBT community bring forth as I seek religious guidance, but I make no effort to discriminate, as final judgment is not mine.The GOP source I spoke to today believes there are other GOP council candidates who would likely oppose the repeal of the HRO as well. Please feel free to add their comments below if you have heard about their views on the topic. Let's make informed choices in this year's election. GLBT leaders have a duty to seek out the views of the actual candidates and not simply spread rumors manufactured by partisan Democrats worried about their own re-election. The bottom line is that there is no basis to believe Indy's HRO will be repealed if the GOP recaptures control. On the best day, the GOP could win no more than 19 of the council seats with at least a half dozen GOP members openly supportive of the HRO. Note that nobody in the GLBT community is clamoring for the defeat of Sherron Franklin (D) or Mary Moriarty Adams (D), both of whom expressed anti-gay sentiments to HRO supporters when they sought their support and both of whom voted against it twice. Think twice before you buy into these contrived rumors in the future.


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VICC's New Director Profiled In The Tennessean
March 24, 2008
Sunday's Tennessean featured Jennifer A. Pietenpol, Ph.D., who recently accepted the directorship of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
"Jennifer A. Pietenpol pulls out a map of the United States that shows Tennessee and surrounding states as having the highest cancer death rates in the country.
"As director of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, she considers that a motivation for its work in cancer study and treatment. It's one of only two comprehensive cancer centers in the region that also includes Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Kentucky, Louisiana and West Virginia."

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Saturday, June 22nd from 11-4 Open to the Public
Summer Solstice Garden Tour Saturday, June 22 from 11-4 to benefit Women Transcending Boundaries OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
This celebration of the Summer Solstice is an annual fundraising event to support the programs of Women Transcending Boundaries-pack a picnic, bring a blanket or enjoy seating on the patio or throughout the grounds. This is a family-friendly event and children are very, very welcome. Chicken Bandit Food Truck, Bluegrass music, Craft Fair, Face Painting, as well as Tai Chi, Meditation, a Bake Sale, and More!!! Free Parking.
This is Women Transcending Boundaries's annual fundraiser, held this year in the spirit of community with the Central New York Land Trust. Admission is $12.00/children under 8 free; pre-sale $6.00 tickets are available until June 12. Call Betsy Wiggins for tickets (315-439-2925). Link: http://wtb.org/?p=9429
Tickets are also available at
- Salt City Ace Hardware Store, 325 Nottingham Rd. (Nottingham Plaza), Syracuse
- Carol Watson Greenhouse, 2980 Sentinel Heights Rd. (Rt. 173), Lafayette
- Side Hill Farmers Butcher Shop, 315 Fayette St., Manlius
- Rolands Main Street Sporting Goods, 14 E. Genesee St., Skaneateles
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For those of you who missed the Quest in Cannes with BETC CCO Stéphane Xiberras, it's now playable online on youtube.
"As a creative, the hardest part is not always to come up with the perfect idea, but to bring it all the way. Battling for your idea you will have to deal with pessimistic creative directors, wary legal advisors and narrow-minded account managers. So, will you survive the Quest for the Idea? "


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Inspire Moore Winery – Taste of the Finger Lakes
Located in Naples New York, at the southern end of Canandaigua Lake Inspire Moore Vineyard was the perfect watering hole for a thirsty group of bridesmaids after hiking Grimes Glen. Moore produces only a few thousand cases of varietal wines each year. Purchasing a tasting provides a delicious overview of their aromatic red, white and ice wines. Enjoy the creative selection of gifts available above the aging barrels of wine.
Beaver Lake Nature Center: Enjoy 6 Miles of Cross Country Skiing
Just a few miles northwest of Syracuse, New York, in Baldwinsville, is Beaver Lake Nature Center. What is really awesome about Beaver Lake Nature Center is the six miles of trails beautifully groomed and reserved for Cross Country Skiing.
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Shotwell Park, Skaneateles New York, Veterans Day
Grateful to be able to vote today. Thankful for those who fought to preserve that right.
I was driving along Route 20 last Thursday and stopped in Skaneateles to observe a beautiful display of American flags in the park, by the lake. It was an unusually sunny day, as I wandered through taking pictures, I thought about my Dad and the role he played in serving his country.
This was what I found in the newspaper:
"This Veterans Day, more than 125 American flags decorated Shotwell Memorial Park in the village of Skaneateles. The Skaneateles High School girls' lacrosse team sold the flags for $30 each and put them in the park in honor of or in memory of a veteran of the buyers' choice."
My Dad grew up in Skaneateles, New York, and is a veteran of WWII. Here is an excerpt from his autobiography on his Army experience:
"When you are drafted in to the armed services, you start at the bottom. It…
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Kayaking on the Erie Canal
Ayrault Rd launch:
Perinton RT 250 to Ayrault Rd. Located just before Ayrault Rd. Bridge on right. Concrete ramp; Parks 20 cars and trailers.
Time-Travel Kayaking: Canadice Lake
Three miles long and only 95 feet deep Canadice is great for kayaking as it remains calm with the steep hills that surround it and can be kayaked from end-to-end. Thanks to it being designated a water supply for the city of Rochester in 1872 and the eventual repurchasing of all private property along the lakeshore, Canadice Lake appear as untouched as it did hundreds of years ago.
The best way to experience the beauty of this "wild" lake is from the water. A 360-degree view from the center of the lake allows you to imagine you are the first explorer to experience the calm waters and wooded shoreline, with steep hills carving the horizon. You will see no homes, no cell towers, no development of any kind.
What you will see is Eelgrass, Water Lilies, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Brown Bullhead, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Snapping Turtles (HUGE), Herons, Kingfishers, and maybe an Eagle. Along the edge of the lake Wild Roses and Wild Raspberries bloom.
Giant snapping turtles with moss growing on their shells, laze a few inches below the surface of the water allowing a close-up view of something frighteningly prehistoric.
Where can you launch a boat? Kayaks can be launched from several trails that go from the road to the water's edge. Small motorized boats can be launched on the east side of the lake (see map).
Warfields in Clifton Springs
Heading east across the Finger Lakes region on Route 96, we were looking for a spot to stop for lunch. Between Shortsville and Phelps we headed south to Clifton Springs and stopped at Warfields.
If it's a sunny summer day ask to dine outside next to the English Garden.
Clifton Springs is such a pleasant visual surprise. Matching store fronts invite you to stroll down the street and explore.
What was once a health community, founded because of the believed healing minerals of sulfur springs, remains today as a an integrative medicine center and spa.
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Is It Safe for Children to Use Toposar?Toposar is not approved for use in children, as it has not been adequately studied in this age group. However, it is sometimes used off-label to treat certain cancers in children. Children may be at particular risk for allergic reactions from Toposar, especially if the medicine is given in high doses. Talk with your child's healthcare provider about the particular benefits and risks of using this medicine in children.
Can Older Adults Use It?Toposar may be used for cancer treatment in older adults. Older adults receiving this medicine may have a higher risk for certain side effects, such as:
- Low blood cell counts
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- Dehydration
- Drowsiness.
On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend this medicine for something other than the uses discussed in this article. This is called an "off-label" use. Toposar may be used off-label to treat many other types of cancer, including but not limited to:
- Hodgkin's lymphoma
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Today is International Women's Day! As if we really needed a specific day to celebrate all of the incredible women in our lives and our history. Well, just in case you want to shop in celebration, here is a list of ----- companies giving back to various lady-lovin causes!
Let's start with my personal favorite, which ALSO happens to be offering a 20% discount with keyword "ELVIS" at checkout.....
I own 5 pieces of jewelry from Satya- the quality is incredible and their style is so sharp and elegant! This month they are featuring an EXTRA special piece, a gold plated necklace for EQUALITY!
100% of all profits from this $69 piece support the work of the Heroica Foundation dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls all over the world through education and media. So ONLY use the discount if you really want to hahaha feel free to pay full price for this awesome cause!!!
I am currently wearing 4 of these bracelets. I just ADORE Little Words Project and what they stand for, check out their entire line of charity bracelets!
Femme AIN'T Frail, people! Currently wearing this $30 shirt as I write this article!!! Feminist Apparel is an awesome fashion company that wears their boldness on their sleeves.....literally (dad joke, takes bow).
When you check out their site, you can shop by item OR shop by cause! Support whatever suits you best!!!
We are big fans of Kiehl's over here! Right now if you purchase their $32 Kiss for the Cure butterstick lip treatment duo, 100% of profits will benefit Bright Pink and breast cancer education programs!
SO smitten by these adorable $30 pendants from the ResistWear collection at WITZ! Available in an 18" or 20" chain, a portion of these proceeds go to Planned Parenthood NYC!
Be loud be proud! 20% of profits from this $7 tote will be donated to support the Speak Out Against Domestic Violence program in the US!
We are EMPOWERED! $5 from every Empowerment Bracelet purchase will be donated to Planned Parenthood.
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Upcoming KWEC events announced
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HAYS, Kan. -- Two upcoming events have been announced at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center, a branch of Fort Hays State University's Sternberg Museum of Natural History.
Star Gazing will be at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26. Telescope viewing of the moon and Jupiter will be accompanied by stories about various constellations.
Members of the FHSU Astronomy Club will provide telescopes and assistance in identifying constellations and other astronomical features. Cookies, hot chocolate and coffee will be served.
The program is free, but preregistration is requested by calling the KWEC at 877-243-9268 before Oct 24.
"Rattlerssss: From Fear to Fascination" will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at the Wetlands Center. Curtis Schmidt, collections manager of the Sternberg Museum, will present a program based on the current exhibit being shown at the museum.
The program is free of charge. Schmidt will discuss the 22 species of rattlesnakes that can be found in the United States. All are currently represented in a live display at the Sternberg Museum through the winter.
Contact the KWEC at 620-786-7456 or toll free at 877-243-9268 for more details or to register.
The KWEC is at 592 NE K-156 Highway, northeast of Great Bend.
The Wetlands Center's website is http://wetlandscenter.fhsu.edu/.


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Aubree Marie Harrington returns home from college to a life of trust fund douchebags and dinner parties. Despite her parent's disapproval, she's giving herself one year to figure out what to do with the rest of her life. To celebrate her return her best friends bring her to a bar on the outside of town where she meets Cash, a tattooed, opinionated, completely beneath her standards member of the local MC.
Cash Logan just wanted a beer, but when the prissy drunk bitch that was next to him gets herself into a situation he can't help but to step in. If there's one thing he can't resist it's a damsel in distress even if this damsel is anything but.
When two people from opposite sides of the tracks collide, lives will be changed, places will be threatened, tempers will be tested and everything they thought they knew will be questioned.
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About Shin
The Bookish Ailurophile
Shin is a 27-year-old mom of a fury baby, named Mofa, who had crossed the rainbow bridge, 2 years ago. She is a bookworm who loves books that give her adrenaline rush and makes her feel the characters' emotions. When she's not reading, she spends her time listening to oldies music while making some crafty stuffs made out of old book pages, or spends her time reading books with children at an orphanage. Also, she loves to scare herself with gory movies in the middle of the night.


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Eating By Color
July 17, 2013 | Good Reads
I was given the cookbook Eating By Color as a gift from a friend some years ago; it was one of the first books in my cookbook library. Even then as a budding foodie, I fell in love with it immediately. One large part of what I have always loved about food is how colorful and vibrant it can be; from meats to fruits, the array of colors and textures are completely stunning. Something I learned in culinary school, and believe wholeheartedly, is that a beautifully plated dish needs to contain multiple colors (usually in a contrasting, yet complimentary way).
The nature of this cookbook is to not only focus on the array of colors which foods (vegetables, fruits, grains, and nuts) have to offer, but it mainly focuses on the health benefits that foods of different colors have, and promoting a healthy way of eating. The book is broken down into six "chapters" for the different color classifications: purple and blue, green, white and tan, yellow and orange, red, and brown (which consists of whole grains, legumes, seeds, and nuts).
Another fantastic aspect of the book, is each color chapter begins with a table of basic produce availability during the different seasons throughout the year. This is not only helpful for the availability of foods, but cost as well — if produce is in season, it is less expensive. The book also covers the basics (namely health benefits) for fruits and vegetables, grains and legumes, as well as covering some of the basic cooking techniques like grilling and roasting, and creating a healthy meal.
Here is a small excerpt from the book which is truly a great foreshadowing of what lies within its covers:
Initially, a cookbook organized by color that promotes a healthy diet sounds like a flight of fancy. Focusing on the red of tomatoes or the yellow of squash seems like a distraction when you are trying to cut out "bad" foods and fill up on "good" ones on your path to healthier eating. But in fact, the best and most natural way to improve your diet is to start thinking about the colors on your plate.
If you are looking to incorporate more healthy cooking techniques, fruits, and vegetables into your diet, or you already do and are looking for a fresh take and creative ways to prepare them, I highly recommend checking out this book.


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I love Johnny Cash. (Who doesn't?) Listening to his music always takes me back to the summer that I met my husband. When he would pick me up for a date or a day at the beach, it seemed he would always have Walk the Line, A Boy Named Sue, or Folsom Prison Blues playing on his car stereo. So when I hear Cash, I always think of warm weather and one of the best summers of my life. :)
Speaking of warm weather, the forecasted temperature for today and tomorrow is in the 60s & 70s! Yes!! I've already started unpacking my spring wardrobe! Have you?


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Monday, March 1, 2010
2 new los
I hav been scrappin like crazy, Here are 2 los that I got done, one is all Prima & the other is Graphic 45 papers with lots of Prima flowers & swirls.I am in love with the new Prima flowers they r just so pretty IRL.
I hav 3 more los almost finished just need 2 put pics & the fun part... EMBELLIES.
Nothing exciting going on, No gossip or anything interesting 2 tell...
My daughter Trina is going to set me up with a place that I can sell some pre-made los or maybe limited edition kits, we don't know yet just throwing stuff around...
anyhoo hav a great week & we'll talk later!!! Thanks 4 stopping by!! Toni
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Your work Is Gorgeous Toni!!!! That will be a great project for you!!! Kits That sound really great!!!!ReplyDelete
awesome yet again missy tReplyDelete
Hey Girl! I've had internet problems so couldn't come and visit as much. :o( All fixed now. How's your hubby's team doing? Sending some extra luck your way. Love, love, love the new LO's. Our local scrapbook store got all the prima's in, too. They look fantastic on your lo's! Love those flowers. ;o) Have a great week.ReplyDelete
Hugz, Z
Toni my pc can't keep up with your new layouts!!...just kidding...I bet any pre-made ones would be a great success.....remember that rumor about one that made US 1,000.00ReplyDelete
I googled it but never did find it!!
Hi! your Los are sooo great... i love them!ReplyDelete
Big hugs!/Ullkika from Sweden
wahooooooooo!! Toni!!! It's 2 new pages are beautifuls!!! I love very well!!!! byReplyDelete
ENJOY YOUR BIRTHDAY TOMORROW!ReplyDelete
Hope you're doing something fun!
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OHHHHHHHH my gosh, Toni, you work is just so beautiful to see- such an eye fest as always Hun! Such beautiful work!!! Sorry I haven't been around- launched my new Online shop Monday just gone & also lost a dear friend to breast cancer the week before last.ReplyDelete
Anyways, great to see you now have a blog & I can stay in touch with you way more often lol!
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WOW, absolutely adoring these pages! First one especially, loving the colour choices :)ReplyDelete
Wow wow wow. Deb told my about your blog, I love your work. Amazing. How long does it take you to do these LOs?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 16, 2010 at 4:00 PM
Beautiful layouts Toni as always - so inspring make you wanna scrap.ReplyDelete
PLEASE PLEASE can you tell us (4 of us trying to figure it out) what have you put on your letters to give them the crystals (looks like rock salt LOL which I am sure it isn't). I know the flowers come with it already on but we haven't seen the letters like that.
Tracy :)
- AnonymousMarch 16, 2010 at 9:34 PM
Thanks so much for putting us out of our misery LOL damm we are in Oz so will need to hunt for the letters but first might try what Nic Howard suggested getting a hammer (sounds good to me - thinking of ex husband at the moment) and crushing glass seed beads.ReplyDelete
Hope that will work and will be a good bit of therapy LOL
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Graduate Interdisciplinary SeminarJun 05, 2020
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Museum of Classical Archaeology, Faculty of Classics
The Museum of Classical Archaeology is pleased to announce the first in a series of short videos on objects in the collection, featuring the Faculty's own Prof Caroline Vout.
The Faculty Building is closed from 5 pm on Friday 20 March until further notice.
A link to the College and University guidance on the Coronavirus is available here
CREWS: Visiting Fellowship focused on the study of ancient writing systemsJan 22, 2020
Details of how to apply for this Visiting Fellowship are now available online. The deadline for applications is 5pm GMT on Monday, 17th February 2020


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Concessions and Agreement
See also: Fundamental Constitutions.
The Concessions and Agreement was a document issued by the Lords Proprietors of Carolina on 7 Jan. 1665 to a group of Barbadian planters represented by Maj. William Yeamans. Although the Barbadians intended to settle in the Cape Fear region, the Concessions and Agreement applied to Carolina in its entirety. As such, it was Carolina's first written constitution. The Concessions and Agreement also provided for a method of land distribution and guaranteed settlers freedom of conscience in religion.
From the existing records, it appears that some aspects of the Concessions and Agreement were operative by mid-1665. The document remained in effect until early 1672, when it was superseded by the Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina.
Mattie Erma Edwards Parker, ed., North Carolina Charters and Constitutions, 1578-1698 (1963).
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Concessions and Agreements, DocSouth: https://docsouth.unc.edu/csr/index.html/document/csr01-0036
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ASAM Responds to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Urges CMS to Reform Payment Models to Address Opioid Addiction
Rockville, MD (September 10, 2018) – Today, the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that recommend revisions to the proposed 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) that will improve the delivery of evidence-based addiction medicine to combat the nation's opioid overdose epidemic. Most notably, ASAM recommended that CMS adopt a separate Medicare payment to address the specific needs of patients with addiction involving opioid use to facilitate greater continuity of care.
"ASAM appreciates that the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule includes provisions to improve the delivery of addiction treatment; however, we believe the MPFS must be revised to specifically address the nation's debilitating opioid overdose epidemic," said Kelly J. Clark, MD, MBA, DFASAM, president of ASAM. "More than 72,000 Americans lost their lives to drug overdoses last year—the vast majority of which involved opioids – so it is imperative that federal payment policies make treatment for Americans with addiction involving opioid use more affordable and accessible."
Addiction – a chronic, multidimensional disease of the brain characterized by a pattern of continued pathological use of drugs that results in repeated adverse consequences – affects more than 20 million Americans, according to the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Unfortunately, significant barriers to evidence-based treatment currently exist. Despite the overwhelming need nationwide, only a small fraction of individuals who require specialty treatment are able to access it.
Unless amended, several provisions of the MPFS would adversely affect care for patients with addiction involving opioid use. Specifically, creating a new Medicare payment for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment in general – rather than one tailored to the treatment of addiction involving opioid use specifically – would be inappropriate to address the unique medical, psychological, and social needs of patients receiving treatment for addiction involving opioid use. Consequently, this proposed payment would do little to address the barriers posed by the existing financing structure for outpatient treatment services for addiction involving opioid use and the siloed treatment of addiction care that continue to drive up healthcare costs.
To address these issues, ASAM, in collaboration with the American Medical Association, recently unveiled an innovative alternative payment model (APM) known as Patient-Centered Opioid Addiction Treatment (P-COAT), which is designed to provide appropriate financial support to treat patients with addiction involving opioid use and broaden the coordinated delivery of medical, psychological and social support services. ASAM strongly opposes the adoption of a new payment structure under the budget-neutral MPFS, and instead recommends that the agency provide a separate payment through an APM, such as P-COAT that aims to provide quality care by increasing investment and rewarding good performance while ensuring accountability.
ASAM believes that APMs should be structured to involve physicians with direct experience and demonstrated success in treating patients with addiction. It is also critical that new payment structures solve the current problems with our payment and delivery system without creating new problems in the process. Finally, payment models should emphasize that treatment and recovery from addiction is a life-long process, and that there is no fixed time limit on treatment.
Furthermore, while ASAM supports prevention strategies that will help turn the tide of the opioid overdose epidemic, it recognizes that insufficient evidence exists to assess the effectiveness of using Screening, Brief Interventions, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) services to reduce opioid use. Therefore, ASAM urges CMS to eliminate the service-specific documentation requirements for SBIRT services solely for unhealthy alcohol use, and recommends the agency adopt the proposed new SBIRT code for unhealthy alcohol use, but not for illicit drug use.
Finally, ASAM commends CMS for including a provision in the proposed MPFS to modify burdensome evaluation and management (E/M) coding documentation guidelines. These guidelines require physicians to spend significant amounts of time completing paperwork at the expense of seeing patients. However, ASAM opposes the adoption of the proposed E/M payment changes and has asked CMS to postpone finalizing these payment proposals, as well as outpatient visit coding, until a consensus about an equitable coding structure emerges.
"As CMS introduces new regulations to help address the country's opioid overdose epidemic, we look forward to working with federal health officials to develop new ways to use our resources more effectively and better mobilize the healthcare system in order to provide evidence-based treatment to the millions of Americans battling opioid addiction," said Dr. Clark.
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The Dutch Impressionists and Beyond: Selections from the Beekhuis Collection
April 25 - Jun 27, 2010
Dutch Impressionism and Beyond:
Selections from the Beekhuis Collection
April 25 - June 27, 2010
Back by popular demand, the Bedford gallery will revisit the extraordinary collection of Dr. Jan and Mrs. Mary Ann Beekhuis with the exhibition Dutch Impressionism and Beyond. This selection focuses on the early 20th century, a tremendous period of artistic creativity and productivity in the Netherlands. Organized by Bedford Gallery curator Carrie Lederer, this exhibition has been awarded a $10K grant from the Diablo Regional Arts Association.
Dutch Impressionism and Beyond profiles the unique collection of Dr. Jan and Mrs. Mary Ann Beekhuis, particularly new acquisitions made in recent past. The couple who live in Alamo, California and have been collecting for the past 20 years, have amassed a quality collection of over 500 18th and 19th-century Dutch paintings. Parts of their collection have also been shown at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, the Holland Museum in Holland, Michigan, and the Hearst Art Gallery in Moraga.
This vast collection of Dutch art was the source for the tremendously popular Bedford Gallery exhibition Waiting for van Gogh: Dutch Painting From the 19th Century (2005). This exhibition was one of the Bedford's most successful and most remembered exhibitions to date. Dutch Impressionism and Beyond will feature painters from what is sometimes called the Second Golden Age of Dutch Art. The rich oil paintings depict life in the Netherlands countryside: landscape, church and home interiors, town views and farm life.
Curator Carrie Lederer states, "The Dutch are very adept at creating atmosphere with a very modest palette. The work is rooted in the life of the Dutch people—their identity, their relationships, their culture. It's very much about who they are."


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v Adora de Goa – Puravankara' s first property in Goa is under its affordable luxury housing arm-Provident Housing Ltd
v It is also Puravankara' s first venture into hospitality assets; Adora De Goa is a mixed-use development which includes Residences, a full-fledged Resort and Retail spaces
v Located in central Goa and equidistant to both North and South Goa, the project is a 10-minute drive from Goa airport at Dabolim
March 15th, 2018, Goa: Provident Housing, a 100% subsidiary of Puravankara Limited, India's leading residential property developer today announced its grand entry into Goa with the launch of its maiden property 'Adora de Goa'. Located near Dabolim, the near 32-acre land with panoramic ocean view is located strategically in Central Goa, equidistant to both the lively beach destinations of North Goa and tranquil beaches of South Goa.
Provident Housing, a Puravankara company will invest about over INR 500 crores (land plus construction) to develop this affordable luxury housing project. The construction contract has been awarded to L&T. The project is expected to deliver a Sales Volume of close to INR 1000 crores over the next 5 years or so. As part of its marketing strategy, the company has a dual strategy of attracting the local home buyers in Goa, as well as position it as a Vacation Home to those who live in other parts of India yet love Goa for what it is. Unlike other developers, Provident Housing believes that its homes are specifically designed to attract local home buyers of Goa, with homes that have expensive features yet are inexpensively priced.
Adora De Goa is a unique residential project integrated with features of a resort that resonates with the nature and culture of the state. The property offers residential homes with world-class amenities, retail spaces with high street coffee shops, restaurants, spa and boutiques with unmatched hospitality & leisure retail experience. The group is entering into a management contract with one of India's best-known Hospitality Business Group, The Park Hotels. A full-fledged hotel / service apartment is proposed to be built & operated by The Park Hotels, under its Zone by the Park brand.
Mr. Ashish R. Puravankara, Managing Director, Puravankara Limited says, 'We are very excited to re-enter the western market with Goa. Adora De Goa is a unique project as it offers an array of amenities catering to the entire spectrum of customers from local population to NRIs and investors alike. Over the years there seems to be a trend amongst buyers to invest in Goa as the residential properties here come with competitive prices, offers scenic locations and spacious homes and buyers intend to invest given the tourism relevance of the state. But we also believe, our product will have a significant demand from the local home buyers in Goa and has hence been designed keeping in mind the local sensibilities"
Further he adds, "Adora de Goa is a part of our commitment of developing over 10 million sq.ft of affordable housing projects across our important markets. Goa is the second launch in this pipeline first and first of our launches in Western India following our Bengaluru launch In January. The near future will see further launch announcements in the western region which will further strengthen our position in the region. Through all our projects, our endeavour is to offer quality luxury housing at an affordable pricing, and with Adora De Goa we want to make home buying an easy and affordable option for everybody who wants a slice of the happy state of Goa."
Puravankara Limited has sketched an ambitious growth plan in November 2017 for the next 12-15months. With an investment of over INR 3200 crores, the company will develop over 15million sq.ft of land across Mumbai, Goa, Pune, Bangalore and Chennai. Of the 15million sq. ft, over 10 million sq. ft will be Premium affordable housing under their brand Provident. They recently launched a premium affordable housing project Provident Park Square in Bangalore. Like Park Square, the Goa project will introduce buyers to the unique Quasi Book Building method, where the price discovery process is driven by data from fundamental 'Demand-Supply' metrics.
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I was a little discouraged to lose out on a writing contest. When I saw the winner of one magazine's latest contest, it really made me think of something. Theme has to do with going into a bar. As I read the winner's story, I kept thinking, "What was the point of this story?" Read it over again and kept concluding the same thing. From this, one can come to two conclusions: either I'm so far behind as a writer that I can't recognize good writing or that this winning entry really, really sucks and that I can have some success if I work hard and keep submitting.
There was a previous contest where I submitted what I thought was a good story, saw what won and wondered why such a mediocre piece of writing would win. Maybe I'm whining, or maybe the magazine's judges just have really bizarre standards.


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Price of classic Ferraris, Mustangs and other vintage cars fell in the first three months of 2016.
This article by Art Patnaude and Laurence Fletcher was posted by The Wall Street Journal
After rising 490% in the past decade, the price of classic Ferraris, Mustangs and other hot wheels fell in the first three months of 2016, taking some of the zip out of what had been the best-performing market for luxury collectibles.
The slowdown, according to insurer Hagerty Group LLC, included a decline in February that was the largest monthly drop in seven years. Hagerty's index reflects 66,000 transactions, ranging from a 1956 Ferrari 290 that sold for more than $28 million in December to a 1966 Ford Mustang convertible that changed hands for a more modest $54—total—last May.
"Right now, there's a focus on global markets, and you're seeing that filter through to the classic-car market," said Brian Rabold, vice president of valuation services at Hagerty. Luxury goods, from fine art to high-end housing in London and New York, haven't been spared as investors fret about slowing global economic growth, the collapse in oil prices and volatile stock markets.
Until the recent dip, classic cars had stood out among luxury collectibles. Price gains over the past decade led the Knight Frank's Luxury Performance Index, which includes jewelry, wine and coins. Wine values, the runner-up, rose 241% in the decade, the index shows. The Knight Frank index is up 200% in the past 10 years. Trillions of dollars of central-bank stimulus measures and ultralow borrowing costs has raised wealthy investors' interest in hard assets.
Take the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, viewed as a bellwether for the industry. Its sleek design includes doors that open upward over the roof. In 2006, the price of a 1956 Gullwing in mint condition was $525,000, according to Hagerty data. In January 2015, the price had hit $1.9 million. "The economy has worked in favor of this type of asset class," said Peter Wallman, car specialist at auction firm RM Sotheby's. Until now. This January, a 1956 Gullwing was valued at $1.65 million, Hagerty data show.
Classic cars are typically automobiles from manufacturers like Rolls Royce, Bugatti and Jaguar built in decades on either side of World War II. They don't have to be old. In Hagerty's index, vintages range from 1897 to a 2017 car with a serial number of 1.
Classic cars' values can be driven higher by models with a limited production run, as well as whether a car won famed races or was owned by a celebrity known for their taste in cars, for instance Steve McQueen. Experts also said that a car that has undergone major refurbishment to include new, nonoriginal parts can dent values.
Trading historically has been dominated by enthusiasts, who tended to be men in their 50s or 60s from countries with long motoring traditions like the U.S., Germany, Italy, France and the U.K., Mr. Wallman said. The fast rise in prices over the past decade has pulled in the nonfanatics, he said.
The boom times set off behaviors such as fast flipping that harked back to bubbly markets like U.S. housing.
A 2007 Pagani Zonda F Coupe Clubsport RHD has been sitting in the showroom of U.K. car dealer SuperVettura Sunningdale, west of London, since 2008. In that time, the car has had three owners, all of whom opted to immediately put it back up for sale in the showroom, said Paul Burrows, director at the firm. The Zonda F is on sale for £1.75 million ($2.48 million), up from £750,000 in 2008, he said. Its English owner specifically bought it for investment in 2014 for about £1.2 million, Mr. Burrows said. He expects the value to continue to rise due to the fact that only 25 such coupes were ever produced.
Andrew Shirley, editor of the Wealth Report at property broker Knight Frank, said wealthy investors have been thinking twice about collectibles like fine art, stamps and Chinese ceramics. "People who want to collect are still spending bucketloads," he said. "But if you dig below some standout sales, at quite a lot of auctions you find lots that don't get sold or make their reserve," referring to the minimum bid.
The classic-car market has crashed before. A bubble that inflated during the 1980s popped during a financial crisis in the early 1990s, when central banks quickly increased interest rates.
At the moment, observers aren't predicting a crash, citing continuing support from low interest rates and the bulging numbers of the superrich.
Classic cars can also draw buyers simply seeking access to exclusive events. The annual Mille Miglia, a thousand-mile road race through Italy, comes with a raft of rules that qualify certain makes and models.
Still, the market has been running out of steam since September, said Dietrich Hatlapa, founder of the Historic Automobile Group International in the U.K. The HAGI index of 50 classic cars was down 2.8% in the first two months of the year. Falling prices are in part due to increasing supply, Mr. Hatlapa said. Cars in poor condition stored in garages, once restored, have suddenly become far more valuable.
"A lot of people have said, 'At this price, I'll sell it,' " he said.


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Your subject-specific guide to using library resources.
The Herbal Magic Library Guide began as an accompaniment to some workshops for school children run by the Library as part of the British Science Festival 2013. However, it's now developing as a key resource for information on herbs and other medicinal plants, to be used by students studying here at Newcastle University, as well as the local community.
Click on the tabs to the left to find out more.
Humans have known for millennia that certain plants cause harm and others have curative powers. A herbal is a book containing the names and descriptions of herbs and plants, with their properties and virtues and how they can be used, in a medicinal way.
Herbals are one of the oldest literary traditions and have been in production for at least three thousand years, being common in the Middle East and eastern Mediterranean. The herbals of the ancient Egyptians and Greeks were a compilation of plant descriptions and uses, folk medicine and a wealth of accumulated knowledge. The tradition was taken up and furthered by Arab cultures during the early medieval period. Herbals existed in medieval Europe, but were very rare until the thirteenth century (although it's true to say that many early herbals may well have been lost due to the extent of their daily use and the ravages of time).
From the 13th Century, however, we do see the more widespread production of herbals in Europe. Herbals were rarely circulated within general society but rather were kept within monasteries to be used within their infirmaries, or in noble households or university libraries. By the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, with the advent of the printing press, many physicians and surgeons also owned and consulted them.
Medieval herbals give us a valuable window into medieval life, disease, and the plants and herbs commonly used in treatments. To some extent they reflected common herbal lore, but more particularly they reflected the knowledge and experience of the monasteries, drawing on a tradition of centuries of ancient Greek and Arabic herbals.
The earliest herbal we have in Special Collections comprises two leaves of the Grete Herball, which was published in 1526. This was itself one of the earliest English herbals, and one of the most famous. There are only two complete copies of this known to exist, at Oxford and at Cambridge, so to have even two leaves is rather special.
We also have an early edition of William Turner's Herbal - see the local links page for more detailed information about Turner.
Another of our Herbal Treasures is Elizabeth Blackwell's Herbal, published in 1739. The herbal was first published in weekly instalments over the period 1737-9, although our copy comprises all of those instalments bound into two large volumes. The herbal contains beautiful colour illustrations of plants, and filled the requirement for an up-to-date apothecary's reference work as well as describing newly-discovered American specimens. Unusually for a woman, Elizabeth Blackwell drew the designs, engraved the copper plates and hand-coloured the illustrations herself, having first studied the specimens in Chelsea Physic Garden. Her husband possessed some medical knowledge which informed the accompanying text. Although the impetus for the book was to raise funds to secure her husband's release from a debtor's prison, she had support from the Society of Apothecaries and some leading doctors. It has been described as being "among the earliest publications on botany by a woman' and as linking "an older female tradition of herbal work with an emergent female tradition of botanical illustration".
For details of other herbals in Special Collections, as well as modern material, click on the Books tab
National Science and Engineering Week 2014 ran from 15th - 23rd March. We ran some herbal magic workshops ( try a quiz, make a bath bomb, see our ancient herbals) as part of a "Meet the Scientist" event during the 15th and 16th March 2014, open to all. In addition our expert archivists gave a talk focusing on the rare herbals in our Special Collections.
What else have we been up to?
The British Science Festival came to Newcastle-upon-Tyne in Sept 2013.
Newcastle University Library and the School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development worked together to run Herbal Magic; a series of workshops aimed at KS2 school pupils as part of the British Science Festival Young People's Programme.
Herbal Magic has proved to be a very rewarding experience for all involved - hear from some of our participants and volunteers talking about what they got from the sessions.
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Sunday, April 3, 2016
Weekend Snapshots
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Yum, I made my chicken soup today, mostly because I am sick, but these two soups look delicious!ReplyDeleteReplies
These soups freeze really well, too!Delete
It was a soup kind of day ... take care of yourself and feel better.
So many pretty flowers. It was cold but sunny today. I stay inside and rested a bit more but did cook dinner!ReplyDelete
It was a good day for staying indoors and being warm! Glad to hear that you rested, and I hope that you are back to your old self soon.Delete
A lovely look at your bloomers. That really was some wind last evening! My camellia is blooming the best it ever has. Luckily the squirrels have not eaten too many blossoms. I sprinkled cayenne pepper around the base of the shrub and my squirrels seem to remember! Your soups look terrific. And little Winnie makes me laugh--so bold! ♥ReplyDeleteReplies
I have heard of squirrels eating camellia buds, but have never had it happen to mine ... that I know about.Delete
Oh! I hate when weather takes it tolls on flowers and buds.ReplyDelete
There's nothing blooming here yet, which I suppose is for the best since we had 50 miles an hour winds yesterday!
LOVE the photo of Winnie watching out for her family and of Ruby, letting her.
Your soup looks yummy to me!
I'm gonna have to make some!
Weather and the like is all part of gardening. Sad to see buds on the ground ... but thrilled to see healthy sprouts of hosta and Lily of the Valley among the fallen buds.Delete
Both soups are SO good, and they freeze well. These two pots of soup each yielded four meals for the two of us, for fast, healthy dinners during the week.
LOVE the dogwood!!!ReplyDeleteReplies
This dogwood is one of the few garden-type things that we have here from before we owned the place. I love it!Delete
What a lovely camellia, too bad it lost so many buds. Love the dogwood bloom and I do hope you'll post a photo of it in full bloom.ReplyDelete
How sweet that little wren looks.
I loved seeing guard dog Winnie.
Soups look good and comforting.
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Mrs. Wren is so tolerant, but I don't want to push her patience too far by trying to get any more photos of her than necessary.Delete
Winnie has such a huge personality, for a tiny little critter. We laugh and say that her barking is like her version of morning exercises.
Thanks for sharing photos of your beautiful yard. I look forward to our yard being picture-worthy someday. :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Your yard will be beautiful before you know it. One day, I should gather some pics and show you what this place looked like when we bought it ... can you say, "overgrown with invasives"?Delete
Sigh....I so wish I could grow Camellias.....ReplyDeleteReplies
I wish you could, too. You would love them. I doubt even the supposedly-more cold-hardy varieties could stand up to your Kansas winters.Delete
I wish I could grow them toooooo. How I love them! Especially love their waxy leaves. Am not a good soup maker. I tend to keep adding cream and wine to them to the point where I have huge vats of beur blanc with vegetables :)ReplyDelete
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Deen Freelon, Assistant Professor – School of Communication
Deen Freelon is Assistant Professor of Public Communication. His expertise is in mapping and analyzing online content, behavior, and outcomes, particularly related to political communication. Freelon has published in peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of Communication, New Media & Society, and Information, Communication & Society. He is also the creator of ReCal, an online intercoder reliability application that has been used by thousands of researchers around the world. He formerly served as a technology trainer, web designer, and multimedia consultant at Duke University.
Ph.D., Communication, University of Washington (2012); MA, Communication, University of Washington (2008); BA, Psychology (with honors), Stanford University (2002).
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Your editorial team wish all readers a delightful and happy St Patrick's Day.
There will be the wearing of the green in every corner of the world where an Irish heritage, culture or connection is savoured and celebrated — I guess that's every corner of the world!
We are indebted to our North American editor for this quite delightful photograph of a young Clan member getting into the garb and the spirit.
Madeline is daughter to Erin and Ben Bares, Madison, Wisconsin, USA. Ben wrote, back in February 2016:
This weekend we look forward to Madeline's debut with the Trinity Irish Dance Company. She and her beginner classmates will open the show for the professional dance troop, which will hopefully be a thrill for her. Erin and I on the other hand, need to perfect our skills getting her into the 'Irish' dance-costume!
Edward writes:
Wishing all an enjoyable celebration on Patrick's Day from Galway. Daffodils are out blooming over here, and we have had some fine days this week, to look after all those marchers, from Dublin to New York and Sydney.
So we wish Madeline, the young and the old, the dressers and the dancers, descendants and Clan adherents around the world a great day.


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Burning fat with Green Tea: Good Things and a Pitfall
Before Going Green:
Green tea shows some amazing weight reducing properties but also weakens stomach acid secretions. Now, that's a paradox. So, those just next to Samuel Johnson as passionate, hardened and shameless tea drinkers must think twice if all that lowering stomach acid business they can deal properly with. Robbing Peter to pay Paul is smart business, not practical.
The Green Tea News:
Green tea has been lab-tested too many times. One such study (at the Universities of Geneva and Fribourg, Switzerland) confirms green tea a significant thermogenic (heat-producing, hence fat-burning) agent.
The study was held on ten, lean to mildly-obese (healthy otherwise) young men between 24 and 26 years with body fat percentage varying from 8 to 30. They were put on a high fat, western diet with 35 to 40% fat along with supplements:
- Powdered green tea extract: Enough to make four cups per day
- Caffeine: As much as there in the green tea extract, by weight.
- Placebo.
The green tea extract increased the body's total energy expenditure by 4%., which is the thermogenic component of total energy expenditure: going up 35% to 43%. This means larger fat oxidation.
Caffeine doesn't do well when left alone, not with 150 mg per day. So it doesn't induce thermogenesis so well; it lacks green tea's synergistic interaction.
How to Choose Your Green Tea?
Fermented green tea undergoes oxidation and the enzymes causing the fermentation neutralize many of the polyphenols, diminishing greatly its medicinal value. Buy anything that didn't undergo the fermentation process. It's not wine, after all.
What Backs Green Tea?
An exotic chemical, if you must bring some romantic imagery. It also exhibits anticancer properties. EGCG or epigallocatechin gallate is a catechin by category, a member of the larger class of poly-phenols belonging to an even larger class of compounds called flavonoids. Flavonoids are plant pigments, the stuff that colors the fruits, vegetables and herbs. Catechins also fight heart diseases, vision disorders, viral infections, allergies and a few stomach troubles.
EGCG; however, is the most active catechin in green tea, pharmacologically. The remaining 28% are other polyphenols. EGCG reports from University of Kansas shows it to be 100 times more effective than vitamin C and 25 times than vitamin E in protecting DNA damage from free radicals.
How Green Tea Cuts Fat:
Through thermogenesis. It is a physiological process initiated by a series of chemical reactions within the body. It produces carbon dioxide and water molecules liberating thermal energy (heat).
When do you know you need it?
a.Exceeding normal weight by 20%.
b.There's more than 25% of body fat (men) or 30% (women).
c.Body mass index (BMI) reading 30 or more. Calculate by dividing body weight (in kilograms) by the square of your height (in meters). English units require dividing body weight (in pounds) by the square of your height (in inches) and multiplying the result by 703.
d.If waist/hip ratio (WHR), men are at danger if it reaches or exceeds 1.0; for women, 0.8 or more. To get it, divide the measure of waist with the measure of hips (at the widest point).
Trouble With Green Tea:
Green tea reduces stomach acids unlike black tea and that shakes the very base of immunity. True, green tea also boosts immunity, but it opens the gate for pathogens to get in. Low strength stomach acids destroy microbes that enter through food; this is one of the reasons why people get achlorhydria, an abnormal deficiency or absence of free hydrochloric acid in the gastric juice. This gives pathogens like giardia and candida a great chance to go for the intestines and mess up the body's system to absorb nutrition from food. Achlorhydria is also the reason why more and more people are becoming lactose and gluten intolerant every passing day.
The Green Zone:
Yes, that's about safe consumption. Black tea and green tea must be balanced to preserve and enhance the stomach's gastric juices. Additionally, a lump of yogurt (preferably with common salt) before the green tea will also act as a buffer.


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When it comes to the Physical requirements for the Marine Corps, it is every Marine's responsibility to maintain the specific weight and height requirements that the USMC sets to standard. The weight and body fat standards are set upon healthy and performance based standards.
Each Marine is typically weighed in at least twice a year, and annually for Reserves. They are only measured for body fat when the weight exceeds the required weight expectations.
If a soldier's body fat or weight exceeds the limits, they are placed into a Body Composition Program. Your weight is compared to the Marine Corps weight allowance chart. If you meet the standard weight allowance for your height, no further action will be required.
If you are over the weight on the chart, but meet the body-fat standards, you are considered to be within the required standards, and no further action will be taken.
Note:The Body Fat Standards for Marines are not to exceed 18 percent for males and not to exceed 26 percent for females.
- Marine Fitness Test Requirements
- Height and Weight Requirements- Female
- Height and Weight Requirements-Male
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Today we are knitting up the pretty, cozy Bubble Stitch Pattern. You can create this Bubble Knit Pattern into a wide variety of creative fashion projects like scarves, cowls, hats, and shawls. This Bubble Knit Stitch Pattern is three dimensional, has a lot of texture, and is totally addictive to knit up! Since we're cinching up our stitches, this pattern is a lot like a loose bobble stitch. Other names given for this knit stitch pattern are the Bubble Wrap Stitch, Air Bobble Stitch, 3D Bubbles Stitch, Dimple Stitch, and Chickadee Bubble Stitch.
This is a great knitting pattern to knit up in just one color, two yarn colors, or as many as you'd like! This bubbly knitting pattern, with a simple repeat of 12 rows, it is super easy to memorize. While you review the pattern below, you will see that it includes the Knitting Technique Knit 4 Below. If you haven't heard of that before, stick with me! My video tutorial totally breaks it down. As a result, you'll see that this knit stitch technique K4B is pretty fun, a little risky, and oh so satisfying.
MATERIALS to Knit the Bubble Stitch Pattern
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"Bubble Beanie Hat" by Kristen McDonnell (that's me!) This Bubble Beanie Hat knitting pattern is my new favorite winter fashion accessory.
This hat pattern is perfect if you are in love with the bubble stitch pattern and are comfortable knitting on circular needles. Finished Size: Adult 21 – 23″ circumference. Get Free Bubble Beanie Hat Knitting Pattern here on Studio Knit.
KNITTING TECHNIQUES for the Bubble Stitch Pattern
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• Slip Knot
• Cast On Long Tail Method
• Knit Stitch
• Purl Stitch
• Knit 4 Below (K4B)
• Change Yarn Colors
• Bind Off
KNITTING PATTERN for the Bubble Stitch
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Bubble Stitch Pattern
KNITTING PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS for the Bubble Stitch Pattern
Cast On: Multiples of 4 + 3
Row 1: Purl All
Row 2: Knit All
Row 3: Purl All
Row 4: Knit All
Row 5: Purl All
NOTE: If you wish to change yarn colors, this is a good point to do so.
Row 6: Knit 3, * Knit 4 Below, Knit 3 *
(repeat pattern within astericks)
Row 7: Purl All
Row 8: Knit All
Row 9: Purl All
Row 10: Knit All
Row 11: Purl All
NOTE: If you wish to change yarn colors, this is a good point to do so.
Row 12: Knit 1, * Knit 4 Below, Knit 3 *,
(repeat pattern within astericks) until last 2 stitches then finish with K4B and K1
Repeat Rows 1 – 12 until your work is the length you desire, ending by purling after either Row 1 or Row 7, then Bind Off.
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Virgin Azuma is unveiled for the East Coast
March brought us more action on the ECML. Virgin Trains East Coast launched their fleet of Hitachi Super Express units with a new name: Azuma.
Complete with token appearance by Virgin's bearded boss, Sir Richard Branson, the shiny new name and livery was unveiled at the southern terminus of the East Coast Mainline, London King's Cross.
Azuma's bespoke livery, combining a warm grey base layer with a new take on Virgin's familiar red 'swoosh' elements, was revealed at the event.
David Horne, Managing Director of Virgin Trains on the East Coast, said at the time: "We've already celebrated the return of the restored Flying Scotsman to the route and now we are able to celebrate the stars of tomorrow, count down to 2018, and usher in a new era for the East Coast."
We brought you all of the details about Azuma back in March – take another look here.
What else happened in March?
- Transdev Blazefield launched Cityzap, an innovative new brand linking Leeds with York, FAST
- We brought you our 10 most favourite bus liveries of all time
- Yellow front ends started to disappear on UK trains


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the sun sits upon the grass a bit differently lately
But as I said, the sun sits upon the grass a bit differently, it slides across the street at a different angle, and the afternoons already whisper fall. The breezes are unrelentingly hot August breezes, but students trudge by on their way to school each morning, that old autumn ritual just beginning this week; football games will be here any minute, never mind the heat, while I watch baseball, counting down to the days of October, where fall officially begins for me. Somewhere after the World Series and somewhere before the end of Daylight Savings Time, the dark days of fall drop into place and I grow more accepting, lighting candles when I settle in for the night, softer music on the stereo. I almost said "and a cat in front of the fire", but not this year, and I am sad to think that, but it is okay - I have those memories tucked away also.
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you breathe poetry and color into the seasons...ReplyDelete
memories that are like the seasons, coming back again and again just when we think we've forgotten them.ReplyDelete
yes, the light changes. even though it is still hot you can sense the difference, although it happens so gradually it takes a while to notice.
but you made me look forward to cool nights, flannel pjs, candles. i'm not a huge fan of the freezing depths of winter, but I love having seasons that are so distinct, and always looking forward to the next one...
Oh, Debi, your writing is SO lovely~ReplyDelete
you say what I just smile about. Thank you for the words!!
I love the thought of you wearing that blue and white bra beneath autumn colored long sleeved shirts, keeping it close to your heart.ReplyDelete
Every season (except winter) I love so much while I am in it, never wanting to let it go. And then the next season arrives and I am in love all over again. But somehow still always wanting the next one and the next, as long as the next one isn't winter.
I love the early part of autumn, when there's still plenty of light and days that feel like summer in a party dress but wearing a shawl around her shoulders. But most of all, I wanted to tell you that I understand about almost saying what you almost said. I almost bought some dog treats yesterday before I realized that a dog-less house doesn't need them. My cats would not be impressed.ReplyDelete
Emily - You are too kind. If only I could breathe more blue into autumn. :) Thank you.ReplyDelete
Kelly - They seem to come faster every year. :)
Skye - You are too sweet. Muchas gracias, mi amiga!
Amy - You made me laugh! As long as it isn't winter. And you up there in cold country. LOL!
Meri - That's a perfect description; I love that! And the dog treats - it's just heartbreaking sometimes. All those times you did it without thinking, and your brain (and no doubt, your heart) still going there. It's always such a sad awakening.
my windows are open tonight and i can't tell you the last time they were...ReplyDelete
fall is slithering its way here, too....
and i like it.....mostly.
it might sound odd but having been away for half the summer (even though it was summer where we were) I feel as though i missed it. I am not ready to give in to falling leaves and cooler air and the wearing of socks.ReplyDelete
Oh what a beautiful read... We never had much of a summer this year...quite chilly. Just this past week it got hot. I too will miss the light blues and greens of summer. I was sad looking at the Halloween displays today... I am not ready yet.ReplyDelete
thank you for your words, debi. autumn is my favorite but i will also miss the torquoise and some special souls gone to me this year...but like you said--we have the memories tucked away. xoxoReplyDelete
this is pure poetry to read. the light does play different these days even though it is brutally hot. i love that i live in an area that gets distinct seasons - each having a span of time that is just right to me - none to long or short.ReplyDelete
i'm feeling that hint of fall here too and i'm just about ready to accept it with welcome arms
sigh - tis true :)ReplyDelete
Debi, I love to read you.ReplyDelete
i like the way this feels my friend down the road ....i have a hard time with the transition as well but you say it with words that touch my heart...took my baby to Austin College in Sherman today...ReplyDelete
Oh, I love the fall! I am so happy it is September...and will be even more excited when October 1st rolls around.ReplyDelete
I get this post though...but for me it seems to be happening around Christmas. I don't look for the greens and reds and golds...I seek out silvers and soft greens and blues. Just over the past several years, my tastes have been changing.
Ok, enough talk about Christmas. yikes.
I am basking in the beginning days of fall.
You are such a summer baby. I love that about you.ReplyDelete
Me? I am fall and winter and spring. I have found much to love about summer, but I am always, always happy to move past it. I long for autumn in ways I never long for any other season. I ache for her crispness. For apples and crunch and trees in their ballgowns.


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Samuel L. Jackson's delightful turn in Django Unchained as a house slave of villain Calvin Candie is one of the most buzzed-about parts of the movie's success — but the overall use of the "n-word" in Quentin Tarantino's latest film has sparked all kinds of controversy both from those who say the movie couldn't have been historically accurate without its use and those who say it was gratuitous and shocking.
Samuel L. Jackson is one of Tarantino's most prolific collaborators and, of course, one of the most prominent black actors in Hollywood, so it is quite natural that any interview with Jackson will include questions about how he feels about the use of the "n-word" in Django Unchained.
After seeing the film, it seems perhaps clear that sanitizing the word from our history also delegitimizes the horrible history of slavery from our recent past — in essence, the casual slinging about of what is now a serious taboo in our vernacular only serves to foreground how brutal a period and how black a mark the slave trade is upon America.
Spike Lee has complained about Tarantino's liberal use of the word in the film, and Katt Williams even threatened to punch the director the next time they meet because Quentin "doesn't have a pass" to use it so frequently. But Samuel L. Jackson quite hilariously used the tension surrounding the term to make an interviewer squirm during a recent Django Unchained talk.
Gawker quotes the mildly awkward clip, during which Jake Hamilton attempts to ask Jackson about the n-word controversy without invoking the word itself:
"'There's been a lot of controversy surrounding the usage of the N-word in this movie,' Hamilton began before Jackson cut him off. 'No? Nobody? None? The word would be…?' the actor inquired facetiously."
In the lengthier clip below, you can watch Samuel L. Jackson insist the interviewer use it directly before moving on to another question.


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Disney's Family Deal Done
After weeks of speculation, The Walt Disney Co., managed to whittle down the price of its acquisition of Fox Family Worldwide Inc. by about $100 million. The deal closed on Oct. 24.
In July, Disney had agreed to buy Fox Family from News Corp. and Saban Entertainment Inc. for $3 billion in cash and $2.3 billion in assumed debt. When the deal closed, the price was $2.9 billion in cash and $2.3 billion in assumed debt.
Disney plans to use Fox Family to repurpose some of its ABC broadcast network and cable network programming, and said it would rename the channel ABC Family once the deal was closed.
"We are pleased to have completed this strategic acquisition, and are now turning with excitement to the launch of our new ABC Family service in the United States and the continued expansion of the Fox Kids services, which will ultimately be rebranded, in Europe, Latin America and elsewhere," Eisner said in a statement.


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As a parent, you want to help your child grow up strong and healthy. However, if you're not paying attention, your child's spine could become damaged if they carry heavy books in their backpack on a regular basis. As your local chiropractor, at Greater Life Chiropractic, we'd like to share with you a few ways you can protect your child's spine from harm caused by their backpack.
- Choose the Right Backpack. When you're picking out a backpack for your child, make sure that the bag is proportional to their body. You should also look for backpacks that have padded shoulder straps to prevent pinched nerves in the shoulder and neck area and try to find a backpack with a waist strap.
- Pack the Bag Correctly. In addition to picking out the right backpack, it's also essential that you pack the bag correctly. As your local chiropractor, we recommend that no more than 15 percent of your child's body weight should be carried in their backpack. This means that a child who weighs 85 pounds shouldn't carry a backpack that weighs more than 12 pounds.
- Help Your Child Understand How to Carry Their Backpack. Once your child has their backpack picked out and packed, make sure you help them understand how they should lift it and carry it while they're at school. As your local chiropractor, we strongly encourage you to prohibit your child from wearing their backpack on one shoulder or hanging down low. Instead, it should always be put on both shoulders with the straps synched up high, and the waist strap should be used to distribute weight to the hips.


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According to marketing concepts, the key to achieving organizational goals is to accurately determine customer requirements and then manage them effectively. Meeting the customers and creating a mutually beneficial relationship with them should be the sole purpose of a company. Growth and profitability would only be possible if customers were served efficiently. A greater concern with profits than customers means poor business management. Therefore, focus is on delivery and adds benefits to customers what gives a company the competitive advantage over others.
Today, online customer service is a must for all companies. The web is an inseparable part of superior customer care. In order to meet customer expectations, Online Support Chat Software can be used to provide the required results. With big payouts by implementing the amazing task of serving a lot of customers around the world, this service offers a competitive edge unlike others. Live support for web pages is a 24/7 online service filled with animated discussions that help businesses minimize delays, reduce costs and reduce inefficiencies.
There are several bottlenecks that can prevent your business from delivering top performance. Lack of technology and increased workload are some of the factors that can sabotage customer service rarely. By managing this dilemma effectively, Chat Support Software allows your services to reach out to countless online customers very easily. Unlike email or phone support, the companys representative allows managing multiple customers at a time, thereby establishing themselves as an elegant technical tool that enhances performance.
Fits the e-commerce models needs, Online Support Chat Software has the ability to lower costs and raise profits. When it can take a lot of time and money to help customers over a phone call or email, online help shows that they are much more cost effective and effective than other channels like multitasking, so chat operators can answer multiple questions instantly.
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