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An interesting article from Techradar in India has caught our eye – not necessarily for the best of reasons. The blog highlights the difficulty of messaging someone to arrange a call or meeting in the corporate world, pointing out that email remains the most popular form of electronic communication while an incoming generation of workers has all but rejected it completely.
It goes on to examine some of the alternatives such as social media lookalikes Slack, the Microsoft-owned Yammer and Facebook's forthcoming Facebook for Work. It could also have mentioned others including closed LinkedIn groups, Convo and numerous competitors.
Each of these offers Instant Messaging as well as groups, and each is appropriate to the corporate world with one major drawback: in none of these cases can messages be exchanged between people using different technologies. So if company A needs to collaborate with company B and A uses Yammer while B uses Slack, there isn't a way to send IMs between each other.
If that idea were to persist in, for example, the mobile phone world – so that an O2 customer couldn't call or text a Vodafone customer – there would be extreme disquiet, very quickly.
NS Tech will welcome information from any corporates who have found a way to make this work.


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United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley's 26th annual Day of Caring brought together more than 85 energetic PPL volunteers to complete community service projects at 10 venues on June 21.
No job was too tough for 26 PPL summer interns who embraced the spirit of helping others by volunteering at the Allentown Rescue Mission.
Summer will be a little more educational and fun for nearly 6,000 children across our service territory thanks to PPL's Cover to Cover book initiative. Through Cover to Cover, each student in grades K-3 in 20 schools and two summer programs received four books to keep and take home to read over the summer.
When the Valor Clinic contacted PPL's PPLVets employee group looking for some much-needed food items for veterans, the group answered the call in a big way.
The PPL team trimmed trees, replaced old area lights with new LED fixtures, and installed a new service, fence posts, and stop signs. This will help get the camp in Schuylkill Haven ready for the upcoming season and be more sustainable in the future.
Our trucks can do more than lift line workers into the air. They can lift spirits, too, as they did this spring at events in the Lehigh and Lancaster regions.
Our employees and their family members stepped out May 6 to support the Walk MS Allentown, an event for which PPL Electric Utilities served as presenting sponsor. About 70 people connected to PPL – employees, family members and friends – took part.

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As the ads on the main page remind me, True Blood is coming back soon. Does that mean we get front row seats to Jakester's crush on Anna Paquin's boobies again?
This also reminds me that I need to watch the first season of True Blood. I only saw about three episodes of it.


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Frostbite Severity - Frostbite can be classified like burns:
Factors Contributing to Frostbite
First Aid:
FIRST AID Advice for Frostbite:
Rewarm the frostbitten area rapidly with wet heat.
Note: Do not rewarm a frostbitten area if there is a chance of refreezing.
FIRST AID Advice for Frostbite During Transport to a Medical Facility:
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- Reassurance: Frostbite means the nerves and skin are temporarily frozen. Most frostbite is mild and responds to warming up.
- Rewarming - Rewarm the area rapidly with wet heat:
- Move into a warm room.
- For Frostbite of an Extremity (e.g., fingers, toes): Place the frostbitten part in warm water. A bathtub or sink is often the quickest approach. The water should be very warm (104° to 108° F, or 40° to 42° C), but not hot enough to burn. Immersion in this warm water should continue until a pink flush signals the return of circulation to the frostbitten part (usually 30 minutes). At this point, the numbness should disappear.
- For Frostbite of the Face (e.g., ears, nose): Apply warm wet washcloths to the frostbitten area of the face. Continue doing this until a pink flush signals the return of circulation to the frostbitten area (usually 30 minutes).
- With more severe frostbite, the last 10 minutes of rewarming is usually painful.
- If not using a tub, keep the rest of your child's body warm by covering with blankets.
- Common Treatment Mistakes:
- A common error is to apply snow to the frostbitten area or to massage it. Both can cause damage to thawing tissues.
- Do not re-warm with dry heat, such as a heat lamp, heating pad or electric heater, because frostbitten skin cannot sense burning.
- Do not re-warm if there is a high likelihood of refreezing in the next couple hours. Freezing-warming-freezing causes more damage than freezing-warming.
- Drink Warm Liquids: Encourage warm liquids (e.g., hot chocolate).
- Ibuprofen: For true frostbite, give ibuprofen for pain relief. (See Dosage table)
- Aloe Vera Ointment: Apply aloe vera ointment to the area of frostbite twice daily for 5 days.
- Prevention of Frostbite: (especially important in children with previous frostbite)
- Cold sensitivity and recurrent frostbite is common following severe frostbite.
- Dress in layers for cold weather. the first layer should be thermal underwear, and the outer layer needs to be waterproof. The layers should be loose, not tight. Mittens are warmer than gloves. Avoid tight gloves or shoes that might interfere with circulation.
- Wear a hat, because over 50% of heat loss occurs from the head.
- Change wet gloves or socks immediately.
- Teach your child to recognize the earliest warnings of frostbite. Tell him that the tingling and numbness are signals from your body that you are not dressed adequately for the weather and that you need to go indoors.
- Call Your Doctor If:
- Color and sensation do not return to normal after 1 hour of re-warming
- Frostbitten part develops blisters
- Your child becomes worse
And remember, contact your doctor if your child develops any of the "Call Your Doctor" symptoms.
Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.
Author and Senior Reviewer: Barton D. Schmitt, M.D.
Last Reviewed: 11/14/2011
Last Revised: 11/14/2011
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Dig into a simple pasta toss loaded with chicken, cucumbers, and peanuts.
How to Make It
Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse under cold water; drain.
Combine rice vinegar and the next 5 ingredients (through ginger) in a large bowl, and stir with a whisk. Add noodles, chicken, and cucumbers to bowl; toss gently to coat. Top with green onions and peanuts.
Wine note: Floral, zippy white wines from Argentina, like the 2007 Alamos Torrontes ($10), pair incredibly well with Asian-inspired dishes. -Gary Vaynerchuck
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"Tremors" my upcoming Solo show in Montreal Februar 12 - 25, 2015 (more details will be posted soon)
Coming up!! I will be showing new works in the ARTA Gallery Toronto
from July 10th. 2014 to the 29th. title of the show: "Summer Heat III"
hopefully you can go and see it!
Coming up in August 2013, special edition of Modern Painters Magazin guide to the top 500 Galleries in the world.
www.Artslant.com showcase competition Artslant prize 2013, I have been a winner in this competition in the Abstract category now 7 times !
My Interview at Saatchionline Magazine:
magazine. from the studio of!
Great news!!!
I'm the second place winner in the latest Saatchionline showdown and therefore will show my winning piece at the Saatchi Gallery in London!!
Most recent Article about me from Emily Murtha, a Carlton University Journalist, see link below:
"Restoration Artist Dego shines light from the Parliament Hill to the Saatchi Gallery"
I'm currently represented by the following Galleries, there will be more Galleries listed shortly!
Luzia Sassen Galerie, 50939 Cologne , Luxemburger strasse 345, Germany
Noah's - Ark Gallery Beirut - Lebanon
www.artagallery.ca Toronto
www.galerieelenalee.com Montreal
Alpha Art Gallery, Ottawa ON
www.denisongallery.com Toronto
In September 2012 one of my Paintings won 3rd. place in the Abstract Expressionism category at the American Art Awards.http://www.americanartawards.com/
One of the Directors of the Saatchi Gallery London, Rebecca Wilson, made a personal selection of Art works from the Artist's listed at Saatchionline in August for a special project "Potential new Arist's, and I was delited to be one of them.
You can preview and if you like it order my Book, "Dego's world" from the Publisher right here!!
You can preview and if you like it order my Book, "Dego's world" from the Publisher right here!!


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Security is a top priority to us at WPX Hosting, and as WordPress specialists, protecting your WP websites is our passion.
WPX Hosting is a Managed WordPress hosting company, this means that the lion's share of technical work and maintenance is done by us, so you don't have to. As a standard, your WordPress website updates regularly for greater security.
What should I do if I've disabled Updates?
If you have chosen to disable our automatic WordPress updates, then regularly updating WordPress installations (core, themes,
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We strongly recommend that you follow each of these steps:
Checking one website frequently can be a tedious task, keeping track of multiple websites is downright annoying.
To promote better security, and to streamline the updating process overall, automatic background updates were introduced in WordPress 3.7. Normally, only minor releases – such as maintenance and security – and translation file updates are enabled by default.
In special cases, plugins and themes may also be updated, though this mainly applies to premium themes and plugins, which may have
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Automatic updates mean that, if you had WordPress 3.7.0 and version 3.7.1 was released, your WP website would update itself automatically. Conversely, if WordPress 3.8 was released (a major version), you would have to update to it manually.
In WordPress, automatic background updates are divided into four types:
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Every WP website on WPX has automatic updates enabled by default for minor core releases and translation files.
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For beginners, we recommend the Easy Updates Manager plugin. It is a lightweight yet powerful plugin which enables you to manage all types of updates on one website install or in WordPress Multisite.
Easy Updates Manager grants you a great amount of control and oversight over your WordPress updates.
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You can make changes to auto-updates with 'filters' (the following code must be added on the bottom of wp-config.php on a new row, below: require_once(ABSPATH . 'wp-settings.php'); :
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Rachel's Vineyard: Promotes post-abortive healing
MADISON -- Jody had two abortions, one when she was 22 and one when she was 26. She chose both abortions out of fear and confusion. Never before had she felt so angry and alone.
"In my heart of hearts, I knew what I was doing was wrong. But I justified it, buried it, saying: 'it's legal, it must be okay,'" she said.
"I don't remember much after the (first) abortion, except a sense of relief at being over the crisis," she said. "My mom recently told me that in the car on the way home I had cried and said that I felt like the life had been sucked out of me. I attempted suicide a couple months later and ended up in drug and alcohol treatment." Full story ...
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MADISON -- Eric Schiedermayer has been hired as the executive secretary for Religious Education in the Diocese of Madison, which means implementing the will of Bishop Robert C. Morlino as chief catechist.
He began the new position October 3.
Schiedermayer has a bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of Montana. He served as executive director of the Montana Catholic Conference in Helena, Mont., since December 2004 and worked as the director of communications for the Diocese of Helena from 2002 to 2004.
He has been involved in high school youth ministry for 20 years, serving 17 years as parish youth minister and catechist and several years as parish director of religious education and youth ministry. He also owned software companies in Montana and Georgia. Full story ...
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Eon Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Sony Pictures Entertainment announce the 24th James Bond adventure " SPECTRE. " Pictured: (L to R) Naomie Harris, Léa Seydoux, Daniel Craig, Monica Bellucci and Christoph Waltz.
Bond returns in SPECTRE
New title, cast, crew and locations announced
Posted 04.12.2014
Today at Pinewood Studios Director Sam Mendes and Daniel Craig announced that the 24th 007 film would be called SPECTRE.
At a special live webstream event, Mendes introduced returning cast members Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris and Rory Kinnear and that the crew would include Writers John Logan, Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, Production Designer Dennis Gassner, Composer Thomas Newman, 2nd Unit Director Alexander Witt, SFX Supervisor Chris Corbould, VFX Supervisor Steve Begg, Costume Designer Jany Temime and Stunt Coordinator Gary Powell. Joining the cast will be Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Monica Bellucci, David Bautista, Andrew Scott and new crew members Director of Photography Hoyte Van Hoytema and Editor Lee Smith.
A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organisation. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE. The locations for SPECTRE include Pinewood London, Mexico City, Rome, Tangier and Erfoud, Morocco. Bond is also back in the snow, this time in Sölden, Austria as well as Obertilliach and Lake Altaussee. The 24th Bond outing will also see a brand new Aston Martin designed specially for this film called the DB10.
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Andy Turner reports from Glanford Park
Coventry City's winning run came to an end at bogey side Scunthorpe United who chalked up their seventh victory in the last eight meetings between the two clubs.
The Sky Blues went into the game on the back of three consecutive wins but Mark Robins's men were second best in a desperately poor first half when they failed to get going against a recovering Iron, who have hauled themselves out of the relegation zone over the festive period.
They managed to keep a clean sheet to the break, however, and looked a far better proposition in the second half.
But they conceded just after the hour when James Perch beat Lee Burge, and doubled their lead eight minutes later through Levi Sutton.
Conor Chaplin pulled one back for the visitors who flooded forward in a bid to get something out of the game in a thrilling climax but City couldn't find a way through as United clung on to their fragile lead.
Robins made one change to his side with Michael Doyle coming in for the injured Liam Kelly to make his first start for seven matches, and it was a difficult afternoon for the skipper and his team-mates who spent the majority of the first half defending in their own half.
United were a threat from the first whistle at Glanford Park where they bossed possession and adopted a shoot on sight policy that saw them rack up 12 attempts in the opening 45 minutes, three of which hit the target, while Coventry managed just three attempts, none of which were on target.
United's best effort was from the lively and dangerous former Sky Blues star George Thomas – on loan from Leicester City – who was denied by a decent save from Burge just after the half hour mark.
City were guilty of hitting poor final balls when they did manage to take the pressure off with the odd attack but they were up against a determined looking Iron side who defended solidly to the break.
The home side looked good going forward and broke quickly on the counter attack on the occasions when City threatened and quickly lost the ball.
Jonson Clarke-Harris added some much-needed physicality when he replaced Jordy Hiwula at the break and the Sky Blues gave a far better account of themselves when they re-emerged for the second half.
The big front man had an effort blocked amid a goalmouth scramble, sent a rasping shot dipping narrowly over the bar and played his part at the back, heading clear a United free-kick in a more end to end second period.
But United finally got the breakthrough they'd been threatening when James Perch hit a powerful shot from outside the box that looked to take a deflection to wrong-foot Burge to give the home side the 67th minute lead.
Despite City enjoying arguably their best spell of the game, putting the Iron under intense pressure, the home side doubled their lead when midfielder Sutton cut into the box and fired across the keeper and into the far top corner in the 74th minute.
City kept battling and pulled one back three minutes later when Jak Alnwick couldn't hold a Tom Bayliss shot and Conor Chaplin headed home the loose ball from close range to set up an exciting end to the game.
Luke Thomas was denied in the 90th minute when the keeper tipped over for two corners in quick succession ahead of five minutes of stoppage time, during which the home side were hanging on to a slender lead which they kept to the death.


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The Webster definition is " A state of well-being and contentment"
At first I thought this was a little vague but then after a thought I realized that this is almost like a natural background noise, an underlying feeling, a backdrop to the stage of your life that must be present in order for you to do anything well.
And there are various factors that affect this backdrop for me and this is what I want to share with you.
So when someone is saying they're having a bad day my favorite, slightly A-hole response to them is OK,
1. How much water did you drink?
2. What did you eat?
3. Are you on any drugs, recreational or otherwise?
4. Have you done any movement today, and how much and what kind?
5. What are you thinking about and who are you spending time with?
I wrote those in that specific order because when you find yourself in a physical / spiritual or mental knot, this is usually the way to approach it most effectively in sorting yourself out and taking responsibility for your life.


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When I decided to move to Thailand, I also decided to invest in a beginner DSLR camera. Considering how poor I was (working two jobs and I still didn't have health insurance), deciding to spend $500 on anything would've been a pretty major decision even if I hadn't had all the other concerns involved with moving to the other side of the planet. I swore up and down that I would not waste that $500 because I knew going in that it meant my buffer was going to be much smaller when I got here.
I'm sure you know what happens next.
Because any time you have lead in like that, you know that what comes next is the camera sitting in a box for ten months.
To be fair, that's a bit of an exaggeration. I took my camera out and had a lot of fun teaching myself some basics of photo composition, but I've still been entirely dependent on the auto features – taking the "SLR" right out of my expensive digital camera.
I've finally managed to sit down and read things like my camera manual and a couple photography tutorials, though, and it's all because I hopped onto my motorbike and headed out to Khlong Tha Dan Dam (the largest RCC dam in the world!).


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Former Aston Villa and Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish has spoken out about what it was like managing the two Birmingham teams and what he plans to do next.
McLeish admits he never discussed with Villa board how much time he would need to turn the club around: "You never really discuss these things but you know that football is results driven and in the end the Villa fans didn't feel I was getting enough positive results.
"But if you are having to make changes every week you are never going to get any consistency.
"You see what happens in cup matches when a manager puts a team out that on paper should win easily and then you see them struggling and going out of the cup.
"This is because the team has no real momentum and the players haven't gelled and if you make too many changes it can be very unsettling for everybody but my changes were enforced because of injury and illness to a great captain."
Those changes prompted McLeish to dig deep into Villa's reserves and bring through a number of the club's youngsters - with mixed results.
"You get some phenomenal players like Wayne Rooney and the progress he made in his early teens was frightening. A lot of the ones we had at Aston Villa were good young talents but had not quite fully matured in their bodies which can make them susceptible to injury, especially when you are having to play them every week and there is also the mental side of things.
"The mental toughness comes into play if the team isn't getting great results then the kids can quickly lose confidence. You ideally need to integrate them into the team gradually.
"As I have said though a lot of them came through with flying colours and I am sure will have successful careers at Villa but I felt that one or two certainly weren't ready.
"We played Arsenal at the Emirates and late on in the game we had two or three senior players struggling and I looked at the bench and we had six kids under 20 and a goalkeeper. But I understand football and people will say that I am just making excuses. It is results that matter and if you are on the pitch wearing the badge then people expect you to be a great team.
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In terms of his time in the Midlands, McLeish doesn't feel it was all bad: "Birmingham finished in their highest ever league position in 9th and won the Carling Cup. Obviously the negative side of that was going down, I couldn't quite keep them up in my first six months in charge, when they were already languishing a little bit.
"The Carling Cup year I felt if we had one more centre forward of real quality would that of seen us over the line. If Nikola Zigic had played at least two or three more games as he didn't play again after the Carling Cup Final, I am sure it would have been alright.
So what now for Alex McLeish?
"The Barclays Premier League is the place to be and in these months off my appetite has been wetted again and I would love to get back to managing day-to-day.
"The Aston Villa experience was tough because I had to grind that out with some criticism through the internet and newspapers which is never easy. If there are any younger managers or coaches reading this interview it is important not to get embroiled in that because it can drag you down.
"The good thing for me is when I was going into training every day I was going in with a positive mind thinking that we will get it right this week.
"There are some tremendous clubs in the Championship that have a real ambition to get promoted that would be very interesting. Its not every day that you will get your perfect project and very often there is challenge in it somewhere.
"Mick McCarthy has taken on Ipswich and good luck to him. He has got some good players there and I think he has looked at their squad and recognised that it is underperforming and feels he can move them up the table.
"There are lots of clubs that would interest me and it would be great to walk back into a Barclays Premier League club but I know that its difficult as opportunities are few and far between as there are lots of very good coaches."
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The talented specialists from Rinspeed have big plans for the future. They intend to revolutionize urban traffic and we will all have the opportunity to see what they have prepared, next year at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The Swiss company is already well known for their mountains, the chocolate and for their watches; time has come to move on to the next level. The engineers want to solve a problem with short-distance transport and this is why the new Rinspeed microMAX was developed. Starting March 7th through the 17th the concept will be on display at the Motor Show. The specialists want to merge personal and public transportation.
These days, modern ride share centers are web-based or Smart phone-based. The Rinspeed microMAX has unique upright seats that are actually perfect for swift short-distance transfers. The futuristic concept sets the grounds for an entirely new class of vehicles. It measures 3.6 meters in length and so it is equivalent to a BMW Mini. One of the best things about the Rinspeed microMAX is that it provides enough space for the driver, three passengers and a stroller or shopping chart. The concept also provides the desired privacy the occupants need. It measures 2.2 meters in height and so it offers the possibility to install comfortable and space-saving upright seats that come equipped with safety belts. These also provide a lot of space with homey lounge character. Included in the concept are a coffee maker, a refrigerator and unlimited connectivity for entertainment purposes. You can also work online while in the vehicle, during the travel. The manufacturer says the model is simple, comfortable and it also decreases the CO2 emission level. Because it is an all-electric vehicle, the new versatile Rinspeed microMAX reduces costs a lot.
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Fair time is one of the most exciting times of the year, and our chapter's largest outreach! CEF of Klamath-Lake sets up a booth at local fairs during the summer where children can stop by to hear a short Bible lesson and get a free water balloon yo-yo. This is an opportunity for thousands of children and their parents to hear the Gospel and respond to God's salvation invitation.
If you would like to give your time to reach children at a fair, please contact us. There are many ways to serve, from telling the story, to being a greeter, to filling water balloon yo-yos. Come join the fun!


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There are a total of 7 games in the God of War series. 4 home console titles, 2 PSP titles, and 1 mobile title.
What are the names of all the God of War Games?
Here's a list in order of release date of every God of War game:
- 3.22.2005 | God of War
- 3.13.2007 | God of War II
- 6.20.2007 | God of War: Betrayel
- 3.04.2008 | God of War: Chains of Olympus
- 3.16.2010 | God of War III
- 11.2.2010 | God of War: Ghost of Sparta
- 3.12.2013 | God of War: Ascension
To learn more about the God of War series, visit it's Wikipedia page:
God of War(video game)
If you missed any of the God of War games, be sure to check out their trailers!
Original PS2 God of War Trailer
PS2 God of War 2 Trailer
PS3 God of War 3 Trailer
Mobile God of War: Betrayel Trailer
PSP God of War: Chains of Olympus Trailer
PSP God of War: Ghost of Sparta Trailer
PS3 God of War: Ascension Trailer
The newest God of War game now features MULTIPLAYER. Learn all about it here:
Everything on God of War Ascencion's Multiplayer
And for extra awesome stuff be sure to check out Santa Monica Studios on the Official PlayStation Blog. There you will find everything the studios been up to, from interview to making-of videos to collectors editions of the game:
Santa Monica Studio(US PlayStation Blog)


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California is not the only state that is dealing with debtors trying to skip out on what they owe. One other state has even taken the measure of setting up its own Office of Debt Recovery in an effort to get back millions of dollars that was paid out.
This particular state provided taxpayer money to nonprofit organizations in return for these organizations complying with conditions set by the state. However, the state claims that at least 36 of these organizations did not comply with state financial reporting requirements and therefore should repay the state the money that was borrowed to them.
One of these nonprofit organizations received $325,000 from that state. Still another received $350,000 and one received as much as $550,000 in taxpayer money.
These organizations have until the end of August to comply with these requirements or then face collection efforts by the Office of Debt Recovery. However, it is unclear when the actual collection efforts will begin if the August deadline is not met. One official is hopeful that efforts will begin before the end of 2013.
As attorneys we understand that debt collection is a difficult and vital task. For example, the above matter demonstrates how some organizations have attempted to avoid paying back money that was provided by taxpayers and there are hopes that debt collection efforts can bring in $200 million over five years. Yet though it is recognized that there is a need to have this money paid back, there does not yet seem to be a clear plan put in place as to how to go about collecting the debts.
It requires a certain amount of expertise to make certain debt collection activities are done correctly. Especially in the commercial area we are speaking of at times of millions of dollars owed.
Source: Miami Herald, "Treasurer to refer nonprofits for debt collection," Melinda Deslate, July 29, 2013


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Hello all, it's week 2 of my meal prep and this week the my recipes are heavier on the carbs than usual. For the most part, I try to eat a low to moderate carb diet (25-100g a day) depending on my goals. Over the last few days though, my cravings for carb rich foods have intensified *heeeeyyyy Aunt Flow *shakes fist* and rather than try to ignore them (which can lead to binging), I indulge them then go right back to a low to moderate carb diet once satisfied.
For lunch this week I decided to make a dirty brown rice with garlic roasted broccoli and dinner will be a large Greek salad with warm, whole pita bread.
Dirty rice is typically made using white rice and chopped chicken giblets and/or ground beef or pork.
Of course I wanted mine to be on the healthier side so I opted for brown rice (in terms of calories, white and brown rice don't differ much, but nutritionally, brown rice wins as it is "whole" and hasn't been refined and stripped of it's fiber and vitamins) spicy, lean chicken sausage, a little chopped smoked turkey sausage, red, green, and yellow bell pepper, onion, celery, and garlic.
I started on my brown rice first and the key here is to cook your rice in low sodium chicken broth, a little thyme, some cayenne, and a little Cajun seasoning for a flavorful base. Brown rice takes a bit longer than white rice to cook at about 45 minutes give or take a few depending on how hard or soft you like your rice. But while that's going you can be doing other things like chopping up your fresh broccoli into bite sized pieces, adding a clove or two of chopped garlic, tossing with olive oil, and roasting in a 450 degree oven. While all of that was working I pan cooked my ground chicken, smoked turkey, and veggies in a little olive oil. When my rice was done, I threw it in with my meat and veggies, stirring until well combined.
When your broccoli's done, you will end up with a filling, comforting, but healthy dish like this!
For this recipe I only cooked a cup of brown rice and easily made out with over 6 half cup servings. I won't go through all of that in a week, so I froze the extra portions for the future when I need something in a pinch!
As I mentioned in my week 1 meal prep post, I love salads and try to have at least one salad a day, usually for dinner. I don't do well with heavy meals late in the evening so meats and veggies or fun salads are usually what I have as my last meal. This week I decided to do a Greek salad with grilled chicken, cucumber, sun dried tomatoes, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and an optional slice or two of warm, whole wheat pita bread. All I had to do was season and grill my chicken, chop up my veggies, throw a few slices of pita bread into a warm over, and lay it all out. When I sit down to eat I may throw some cranberries or pomegranate seeds on it for a hint of sweetness, but a drizzle of Greek dressing or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the top, and I am good to go!


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Fifty 8º Grill
A taste of France in China
Fifty 8º Grill features a 'craft above creation' approach to cooking, by which exceptional ingredients and traditional recipes presented with a contemporary twist take centre stage. In addition, we offer a wide selection of fresh meats cooked over a wood fire and braised at low temperature.
Featuring a working French artisan's kitchen serving hand-carved charcuteries, wood-fired dry-aged meats and fresh-baked sourdough breads, our menu also includes several bistro favourites and delicious desserts. To complement the menu, we have a large cellar incorporating around 250 labels.
- Lunch11:30am – 2:30pm
- Dinner5:30 – 10:30pm
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Modern-French Grill
Menu Highlights
Seared Scallops with Chickpeas, Toasted Sesame & Coriander
Duck Confit with Seared Foie Gras & Braised Puy Lentils
Longhorn Angus Tomahawk
Chocolate Soufflé with Cacao Sorbet


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Flowers are something that we see around us every day from the minute we step outside of our homes to when we go to various events. They are used in an incredibly flexible manner and this is why many people have decided on using flowers for their various needs! In fact, they can be used for a lot of several reasons such as for decorating something or even for gifting to a loved one as a token of appreciation or gesture. Even though it might seem easy to get a bundle of flowers to your loved ones, it is a step that needs to be done carefully so a majority of the people decide to get the help of a professional florist. Florists are people that know everything to do with flowers, therefore, they are the best-suited people to help you out with what you want. If you are wondering how florists can help you out, here are the top benefits of hiring one!
They can customize according to your needs
There are over a hundred several reasons to use flowers and each reason is different from the next which is why you have to find a professional that can adjust to what you want. If you have a special idea of a congratulatory flower stand Singapore or bouquet that you want to give to a friend or family member, then your florist can surely help you bring this vision to life. Each person might have a different idea of what they want, and a florist has the ability to meet all of these needs for all of their clients.
They know what is best for your needs!
Whether you are planning an event or planning on giving something to a loved one, it has to be done in a way that suits the occasion and sometimes we might not know what we need for ourselves. Whether it is a simple bouquet or a grand opening flower delivery, a florist is going to know what suits the occasion the most and this is the main reason why many people trust the choice of a professional florist! If you want to make your gift or flower delivery extra special, always contact a florist!
Professionals have good customer service
Sometimes due to sudden occasions or moments that may arise, we will require sudden arrangements or deliveries that might be hard to plan without the help of a professional. They can handle one-day deliveries or arrangements that can easily save the day for you!


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2But as for me, my feet had almost slipped;
I had nearly lost my foothold.
3For I envied the arrogant
when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Psalm 73:2-3
During this season, I have experienced some of life's greatest disappointments and setbacks. Most recently, I entered a business venture. As part of my due diligence, I implemented all the necessary safeguards to reduce, if not, eliminate my risks. I read. I researched. I hired an attorney. I had a contract drafted. However, life sometimes teaches us that there are no failsafe plans. There are no world systems that could entirely mitigate moral corruption. Although most, if not all, legal agreements are drafted based on the worse case scenarios, most people enter contacts with the assumption that the opposing party has some semblance of integrity, or at the very least, he or she has a fear of or a reverence for the law. A year and a half after signing my contract agreement, the opposing party involved still managed to express flagrant disregard of the agreement by violating several terms of the contract. This morning, as I evaluated my situation, I thought about the above verse.
Oftentimes, it feels as though the lives of the wicked are bountiful. Many of them cheat, lie and steal, yet they still manage to thrive beyond the imagination of the meek. It's easy to look at the proud and the arrogant and be envious. They leap and abound. Their lives are grand. They enjoy fine things, and they seldom seem concerned with the toils of those who are pure at heart. "They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong…they are not plagued by human ills," (verse 4 and 5, NIV). They play by their own rules. They scoff at honor and valor. The lives of the wicked seems grand, indeed. However, there will come a time when the Earth's grandeur will cease. Each man will be equal, and God will judge each man according to his deeds. "God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad," (Ecclesiastes 12:14). It's so easy to want the wicked to pay—to take vengeance into our own hands because it might seem as though God is moving too slow. However, Romans 12:19 says, "Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, "I will take revenge; I will pay them back," says the LORD," (NLT).
The truth is, waiting on God can seem slow, and, at times, feel torturous. However, "The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance," (2 Peter 3:9, NIV). In His justice, God has given even the sinners time to change their wicked ways. Psalms 73 goes on to say that God has placed the wicked on slippery ground. The wicked will perish if they continue to do wickedness.
To those who are longsuffering, I ask that you give your suffering to God. Leave your vindication in His mighty hands. God is just, and He judges fairly. Even King David, whom the Bible refers to as a man after God's own heart, experienced God's immense favor despite being reprimanded for his egregious sins. Although David had many shortcomings, God did not forget the promises He made to David. During earlier times, God decreed that David would not only rule as king over all Israel, God also promised David that he (David) would always have a line to the throne (Jesus). One of David's biggest fall from grace was when he had an adulterous affair with Bathsheba, the wife of one of his soldiers named Uriah. As a result of the affair, Bathsheba became pregnant. In an effort to cover his tracks David tried to convince Uriah to sleep with his wife, Bathsheba, so that he could pass off the baby as Uriah's. Uriah, who was a committed soldier in David's army, refused to lay with his wife because he did not want to break his allegiance to his fellow fighters by indulging in merriment during battle time. After David realized that his attempt to cover his tracks had failed, he gave orders to have Uriah killed. Fortunately, God did not allow David's position as both king and the "apple of His eyes" to usurp Uriah's life. God was not only faithful to David, He was also faithful to Uriah, because the Bible says that God is not a respecter of man (Acts 10:34). God avenged Uriah's death by destroying the seed that was created from David's and Bathsheba's deception. Thankfully, God did not stay angry with David forever. He pursued David and blessed him. Moreover, David repented for sinning against God.
In all of our lives, there will be times when we feel forgotten about—by family, by friends, and even by God. Many of us feel like Uriah, a lone soldier in a vast army—a number in the crowd. The temptation is to give up on God because we feel neglected or betrayed by Him. However, just like God fought on behalf of Uriah, He will avenge us too. The Bible says that God will leave the 99 sheep to find the one that has wondered away (Matthew 18:12-14). It is during our weakest moments that God will seek us out and pursue us.


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Customer-Centric Roundup: October 2016
by iperceptions, on Nov 2, 2016
Halloween and Major League Baseball's World Series often take the spotlight in October, but there were also a number of big stories that came out of the CX and digital marketing space this month.
Leaders from companies such as Google and Adobe are challenging the status quo and rethinking how businesses deliver ad experiences. It's really an exciting time, with publishers and advertisers moving past the rhetoric of "better experiences" and taking measurable steps to deliver meaningful customer interactions.
Here are the posts that made October's Customer-Centric Roundup:
An index just for mobile
Google has spent more than 1 million computing hours building its primary index. Now, it's creating a separate index for mobile devices. E-consultancy's Patricio Robles wrote about the search engine's investment, highlighting the marketing implications of a mobile index:
- More companies will build their sites with Google's Accelerated Mobile Pages project, which promises to establish snippier mobile experiences.
- The mobile index will become the primary index down the line, and Google will spend fewer resources maintaining its desktop index.
- Google's new index favors websites built for mobile experiences, as opposed to websites developed for desktops that are compatible with smartphones and tablets.
iperceptions Buys Ad Tech Outfit Datacratic
It is not often that we include iperceptions news in our Customer-Centric Roundup, but we are just so excited by the news we had to include it. This month, iperceptions' acquired Datacratic, a leading real-time audience optimization and segmentation Ad Tech Suite. Ad Exchanger recently spoke with iperceptions' CEO Martin Le Sauteur about the acquisition, where he said that, "We're still doing a lot of VoC (Voice of the Customer) work, but now we're also trying to help clients who are listening to their customer go beyond diagnostic [applications] and leverage that data for business."
iperceptions' acquisition further solidifies its position in the machine learning and audience data space, and will further increase the value that we deliver to our clients by delivering segmentation capabilities that increase marketing campaign ROI.
Context-driven, engaging content
The folks at Google have recognized that companies aren't delivering ad experiences that align with contextual interactions. Marketing Week spoke with Brad Bender, vice president of display and video advertising at Google, who maintained that each customer interaction, whether through YouTube or via an e-commerce platform, is one piece of a greater puzzle.
His comments ride on the coattails of Google Display Network's new cross-device remarketing functions, which will enable companies to target a single customer through multiple devices. The cross-device function provides advertisers with the opportunity to tell compelling stories that ring true with customers.
"There is a lot of cross-pollination happening and a lot of specific insight available so brands are able to more specifically create stuff relevant for specific channels or segments," said Bender.
Infographic of the Month: 'A Comparison of the Most Used Data Management Platforms in Canada'
Data management platforms (DMPs) enable companies to capture, manage and aggregate first- and third-party audience data, allowing them to develop more detailed audience segments.
Client Spectrum recently conducted a study to see which DMPs Canadian businesses use the most, as well as how those companies utilized their DMPs. The study's findings were compiled into an infographic that showed that Ontario-based businesses use DMPs more than organizations located in other provinces and that Canada and, in general, Canadians utilize DMPs less than American enterprises.
Blog post of the Month: 'How Advertisers Can Navigate the Private Marketplace: A Beginner's Guide'
If you're new to programmatic media buying and want to know more about buying premium inventory, iperceptions developed a succinct guide on how to capitalize on private marketplaces (PMPs).
The blog post looks at the 3 different types of private marketplaces including premium deals, private deals and private auctions, and walks you through the advantages and disadvantages of each.


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Smoothie Swipe
Here's a fun, tasty, and healthy match 3 game that you'll love to play! Let the fruity fun begin!
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Here's a fun, tasty, and healthy match 3 game that you'll love to play! Smoothie Swipe is a match 3 game, that has plenty of eye and ear "candy" ie. looks and sounds great.
For those of you who has not played a match 3 game previously; the object of this game is to swipe and link at least three of the same fruit combinations together. Do so both clears these fruits from the grid and awards you points. Ideally, you try to link more than 3 of the same fruit items, ie. try to get 4,5,6, etc. if you can. Linking multiple fruit combo's together unlocks bonus points and other special fruits.
The game is goal-oriented and each level presents a different goal. The overall objective is to collect many different fruit combos, when you have enough you succeed in building a tasty smoothie. There are also specific scoring goals to achieve in some of the levels. For example, the image below indicates the goal is to collect 5 lemons and score at least 20,000 points.
Although there's nothing 'new' about this Match 3 game mechanic the developers take on it is fruitful (sorry, can't help myself from the bad puns). The restrictions in the number of moves allowed really does up the ante. Don't let that scare you though -- it just makes the challenge more exciting.
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The fate of President Trump will be decided at a meeting just after he is impeached by the House of Representatives and just before the Senate trial gets underway.
That's when 53 Republican senators will gather to discuss how they will vote. The decision won't be made by individual lawmakers consulting their consciences on the floor of the Senate but in conversation and most likely bitter, acrimonious debate behind closed doors. These leading members of the Republican Party will be deciding not only whether they will vote to remove a president from office for the first time in American history, but also whether they will vote to do so to the president who stands at the head of their own party. That would be a truly momentous deed in the life of the country.
Until now, the possibility of this happening has appeared utterly fanciful. Some members of the Democratic Party's "resistance" to Trump and a handful of center-right Never Trump writers have demanded impeachment from the very start of the administration. But most politicos and pundits have been dubious. As soon as Trump clinched the Republican nomination in the spring of 2016, the party began falling into line behind him. When he shocked nearly everyone by defeating Hillary Clinton, that was the end to any organized opposition. There have been stray critics here and there, but no sign of collective defiance. In that context, the idea that 20 or more Republican senators would vote to eject the Republican president from office has seemed unimaginable.
It may still be. But something has changed. On top of the ever-present, barely concealed disgust for the president that many senators carry around with them nearly every day has been added the appalling spectacle of the commander in chief leaning on the president of Ukraine to produce dirt on his domestic political rival like a two-bit mob boss from Coney Island. That many of those senators treated stories of similarly treasonous behavior as farfetched when they were documented in the Mueller report only made it worse — as has the fact that Trump seems to be so proud of his actions that he's subsequently repeated them, live on camera, with China, explicitly asking its dictatorial government to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden as well.
Many Republican office holders, at least outside of the House, are repulsed. And they're not the only ones. Over the past two weeks, polls have shown a rapid and dramatic swing in favor of impeachment and even conviction and removal from office. As one would predict, support is highest among Democrats, though independents have also warmed to the idea. Republicans remain opposed, but there has been movement there as well. It might not yet be likely, but it no longer seems ridiculous to imagine support for Trump crumbling in the Senate.
Just in the past couple of days, the president has made his situation even more precarious by announcing a badly planned and executed withdrawal of American troops from parts of Syria where they have been protecting the Kurds, working to ensure the defeat of remaining ISIS fighters, and checking Iranian influence in the region. Several senators, including some Trump loyalists, were livid, denouncing the move as a betrayal of our allies and a victory for Iran and Russia. Now, instead of merely worrying that Trump is shredding basic norms of democratic governance, they also need to contemplate the possibility of him seriously harming the country geopolitically.
Assuming impeachment goes forward in the House — and given the White House's latest petulant expression of defiance, it's hard to imagine it stalling out — there will be a vote at which nearly every Democrat and maybe a handful of Republicans will opt to send the matter on to the Senate. That's when a meeting of GOP senators will be organized and convened in a discreet location.
There are 53 Republicans in the Senate. If every Democrat and two independents in the chamber vote to convict and remove Trump from office (a total of 47), achieving that goal (with a two-thirds supermajority vote of 67) will require 20 of those Republicans to turn on the president. (Joe Manchin [D-W.V.] and maybe one or two other conservative Democrats might plausibly vote to acquit Trump, requiring even more than 20 Republicans to join the vote in favor of conviction and removal.) At the meeting, senators will discuss the good of the country, but they will almost certainly be even more preoccupied with the good of the party (which some will say amounts to the same thing).
Removing the president would obviously infuriate Trump's most passionate supporters. The best way for the party to insulate itself electorally from that fury would be for those senators facing re-election in 2020 — there are 23 of them — to be let off the hook and encouraged to vote for acquittal if that's what will help them win their states.
That will leave 30 senators whose seats are safe until 2022 or 2024. If the party decides to turn on the president, 20 or so out of those 30 will be the ones to enact it. The bulk of the meeting will involve those 30 people hashing out what they will do, and precisely who will do it. The meeting won't come to an end until a resolution has been reached about whether or not to dump Trump and bet that President Mike Pence (perhaps with running mate Nikki Haley by his side) will have a greater chance than Trump of defeating Biden or Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) in November 2020. The hope will be that by 2022 and beyond, all will be forgotten and forgiven by the Republican base.
When voting begins at the conclusion of the Senate trial, the outcome will already be known to the Republicans in the room. Either no Republicans will turn on Trump — or a fatal number will. There will be no surprises, no wasted votes for conviction and removal, no senators taking a noble stand uncertain of the final tally. (The only one who might possibly vote to convict and remove knowing its futility is Sen. Mitt Romney, a morally scrupulous Mormon who is very popular in his home state of Utah — and isn't up for re-election until 2024.)
We can't yet know the outcome of such a meeting. But we can know that there will be such a meeting. And that Trump's fate will hang in the balance.
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Many of Baseball America's Top 100 prospects continue to see steady playing time in the major leagues; unofficially, I count 40 who have gotten themselves into a game this season. Some, like Geovany Soto, have performed admirably for long stretches at a time; others, like Homer Bailey, got a shot but proved that they weren't quite ready for The Show.
In keeping with the tradition started in early May, I've run through the game logs of every Top 100 prospect who has played in the majors this season and highlighted the best outings (one caveat: players are only allowed one entry on the list). The first seven are holdovers from the previous list, in chronologial order; the bottom three are newcomers, the best prospect games since May 9.
Kosuke Fukudome (Cubs): March 31 – 3-3, 2B, HR, 3 RBI
Johnny Cueto (Reds): April 3 – 7 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 10 SO
Jacoby Ellsbury (Red Sox): April 22 – 3-5, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 3 RS
Max Scherzer (Diamondbacks): April 29 – 4.1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 7 SO
Geovany Soto (Cubs): April 30 – 2-4, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 2 RS
Carlos Gomez (Twins): May 7 – 4-6, 2B, 3B, HR, 3 RBI, 2 RS
Joey Votto (Reds): May 7 – 3-4, 3 HR, 4 RBI, 3 RS
Evan Longoria (Rays): May 24 – 2-4, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 2 RS
Jay Bruce (Reds): May 31 – 3-5, HR, RBI, 3 RS, walk-off homerun
Ian Stewart (Rockies): June 13 – 2-3, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 RS
I'm still not sure what will happen with these as the season progresses. If the interest is there, we might put it to a vote at the end of the year and determine the best Major League Performance By A Top 100 Prospect, or something of that nature (I like the idea of year-end awards, now that I mention it…). Thoughts and suggestions are welcome.


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John Bush: Vocals
Joey Vera: Bass
Phil Sandoval: Guitars
Jeff Duncan: Guitars
Gonzo Sandoval: Drums
As previously announced, Armored Saint has teamed up with PledgeMusic to give fans a new live album: Carpe Noctum. Having toured with Metallica, Whitesnake, Alice Cooper, The Scorpions, and many other artists since their inception in the early 80s, Armored Saint has always been a highly regarded live act - not only in their hometown of Los Angeles, but also around the world. The only official release to capture this, however, is 1989's live album, Saints Will Conquer - until now, with Carpe Noctum, which was recorded at the band's 2015 Wacken festival set, as well as their headlining show in Aschaffenburg, Germany.


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Posted by: Pontypridd RFC :
With the coaching management team all set for pre season on the 18th of June, all have a clear strategy to ensure that the pathway and development of players remains aligned with the community game. We are delighted to welcome Lee Davies as the new forwards coach. Director of rugby Justin Burnell added "The appointment … Continued
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Monday, July 11, 2016
Buffalo Chicken Chopped Salad
It's a hot one today in Chicagoland and when it's hot like this there is no way that I'm going to use the oven! I love making salads for dinner on days like today and you can't go wrong with a Buffalo Chicken Chopped Salad. The perfect summertime meal!
Buffalo Chicken Chopped Salad
Makes 10 Cups
Cal 77.9, Carbs 2.7, Fat 2.9, Fiber 4, Protein 10.2
2 cups cooked chicken breast (I grilled 2 large chicken breasts)
6 hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
4 slices center cut bacon, chopped
1/2 cup reduced fat sharp shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup buffalo wing dressing
In a small mixing bowl combine chicken and wing sauce.
Toss lettuce and remaining ingredients into a large bowl. Top with chicken and drizzle with ranch dressing. (optional) Enjoy!
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Associated Press
April 18, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) - The Dalai Lama's nephew has walked 900 miles - from
Indiana to New York - to protest Chinese suppression of Tibetans.
Jigme Norbu (JIG'-me NOHR'-boo) is leading a rally at noon Saturday
in front of the Chinese consulate on Manhattan's West Side.
The young Tibetan's feet are blistered after the four-week "Walk for
Tibet," which ended on Friday night. It coincided with the 50th
anniversary of the Tibetans' uprising against Chinese rule.
Norbu is the son of the late Takster Rinpoche (wren-POE-che), a
Tibetan lama who fought for the independence of Tibet along with his
brother, the Dalai Lama. Rinpoche was professor of Tibetan studies at
Indiana University.
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Walk for Tibet: http://www.WalkForTibet2009.com


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Mr. Gray Goes To Washington
By Joy Batteh-Freiha
Rush William Gray was a mere six years old when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D), the potentially fatal autoimmune disease in which a person's pancreas produces little or no insulin, requiring multiple daily finger pricks for blood sugar tests, constant monitoring of food intake, and a lifetime dependence on injected or pumped man-made insulin.
Now, at age 16, Rush hardly remembers life without the condition.
But instead of wallowing in WHY MEs and WHAT IFs, he's busy doing his part to help eradicate T1D: In July, the Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida resident traveled to Washington, D.C. to lobby Capitol Hill policymakers for research funding and access to improved T1D therapies.
A delegate of the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) 2015 Children's Congress, Rush was among 160 children and teens hand-picked from around the U.S. who descended upon our nation's capital for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet with officials at the highest level of government to share their personal stories of living with T1D and explain why funding for research is crucial. They were joined in their mission by additional representatives from Australia, Denmark, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Israel. "The message that I wanted my legislators to hear was how important it is to continue funding for JDRF research and the Special Diabetes Program, which both are bringing us closer to a cure at a faster pace," Rush said. "I also wanted them to hear about my life with T1D, so they would see how important a cure is for those living with this terrible disease.
"And I wanted to ask them to support Medicare coverage for continuous glucose monitors (CGM)," he added. "Many seniors depend on them to maintain good blood sugar levels, which means less complications and that means less hospital visits, which could save Medicare lots of money in the long run."
Besides meeting with Florida Congressman Ron DeSantis and Senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio (who is currently running for the Republican party 2016 presidential nomination), Rush spent time during the three-day congress socializing with celebrity role models, all of whom have the disease, including professional snowboarder Sean Busby, recent American Idol contestant Adam Lasher, elite professional cyclist Becky Furuta, "Beauty and the Beast" actor Austin Basis, former Miss America Nicole Johnson and retired LPGA pro golfer Carling Nolan. "It was great to hear about how these well-known people handle their life with type 1 diabetes," Rush said.
Back on the home front, Rush is equally engaged. A typical teenager, he doesn't let his diabetes stand in the way of doing what he loves most–dirt bike riding, jet-skiing and playing flag football and soccer–but is careful and cognizant at all times, carrying an emergency bag of diabetes items wherever he goes. "My family, friends, teachers and coaches know to grab that bag if I pass out," Rush said.
"Sometimes it can be hard to balance the exercise and insulin doses," he added. "My soccer teammates see me on the sidelines checking my blood sugar, because I don't want to have problems during a soccer game and be stuck sitting on the bench waiting for my blood sugar to get back in range."
He also serves as a youth ambassador for the Jacksonville chapter of the JDRF. And Rush and his family have made advocacy efforts a family affair, forming "Rush's Rangers," a walk team that participates in diabetes organizations' fundraising efforts, such as the JDRF One Walk®, the organization's flagship fundraising event and the largest type 1 diabetes event in the world.
"My family (mother, Becky; father, Axel, and 18-year-old sister, Murphy) and I have worked to bring awareness about life with T1D and the need for a cure to as many people as we can in our community," Rush said. "I remember the first year that I attended the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes in Jacksonville, Florida. I was only seven years old. It was so exciting to see all the people that cared about me and everyone else living with T1D."
"My mom now volunteers through the JDRF as a mentor to newly diagnosed families because she found it to be helpful when I was diagnosed," he continued. "Plus, these organizations are a great way for kids living with T1D to get together and to know that you are not alone."
His advice to other diagnosed with type 1 diabetes? "Be brave and do not let this disease stop you from enjoying life."
For additional information about the JDRF and its advocacy efforts, visit http://cc.jdrf.org or https://www.facebook.com/JDRFAdvocacy
Endocrinologists Go To Bat for Diabetes Causes
Along with the JDRF, a number of organizations advocate for diabetes patients' care. Among them is the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE).
AACE is the driving force behind the National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission Act (H.R. 1192/S. 586). The legislation proposes the creation of a public/private commission composed of the country's foremost diabetes experts - endocrinologists, other clinical care specialists, patient advocates and representatives of federal agencies involved in diabetes care - to better coordinate diabetes activities that are currently managed by three dozen federal departments, to identify duplicative efforts and critical gaps, and to recommend new approaches to improve clinical care. For information on how to contact your government representatives and request their support, please visit: https://www.aace.com/diabetesbill
AACE also is pushing for the passage of the Medicare CGM Access Act (H.R. 1427/S. 804), which would ensure Medicare coverage of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). A CGM is an FDA-approved, physician-prescribed device that continuously detects and displays a patient's blood glucose level and also reveals patterns in the levels that often are not detected using finger-stick glucose measurements alone. By viewing continuous data and responding to CGM alerts, patients can respond to rising or falling blood glucose levels before they become dangerous. For more information about CGMs and how to support the Medicare CGM Access Act, please visit: https://www.aace.com/files/advocacy/cgm-fact-sheet.pdf