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I wish single payer plans could work in the USA. I really do. But alas, they don’t, and they can’t.
Here’s an example of the mess we are in. Doctors and recipients are suing California for cutting compensation to doctors, and the case has landed in the Supreme Court. From Nina Totenberg’s excellently reported NPR story:
On Monday...the court heard arguments in another case involving the provision of medical care, a case with enormous ramifications for states desperate to cut costs, and patients desperate to get medical care. The issue is whether doctors, hospitals, and patients can go to court to challenge cuts in Medicaid.The federal Medicaid law establishes a cooperative federal-state program to provide medical care for the poor. Depending on the state, the federal government pays between 50 and 75 percent of the costs, but the condition for getting the federal money is that the state pay health providers sufficiently to ensure that poor patients have access to doctors and hospitals.
In 2008 and 2009, California cut these fees by up to 10 percent, and the cuts went into effect without being submitted to the federal Medicaid agency for approval as required by law. Health care providers went to court, contending that the cuts were solely for budgetary purposes and did not meet the federal requirements for balancing money issues and access to health care. On the steps of the Supreme Court on Monday, California Medical Association doctors said they simply can’t afford to take care of substantial numbers of Medicaid patients when fees are so low. Dr. Ted Mazer said, for example, that the California Medicaid program pays him $168 to perform a tonsillectomy on a child, including pre- and postoperative care, and that, he said, is not enough to even cover his costs.
Indeed. And this same draconian underpaying of providers is looming in Medicare—especially once the authoritarian Independent Payment Advisory Board is up and running.
Regardless of the justice of their cause, the plaintiffs in the lawsuit have a big problem. Litigation over Medicaid payments isn’t authorized by federal law, and creating that right judicially out of thin air would lead to chaos:
The legal worm turned, however, when attorney Carter Phillips got up to argue on behalf of the medical providers and patients. Chief Justice John Roberts repeatedly asked why Phillips’ clients can sue when Congress did not authorize lawsuits, and Phillips repeatedly answered that his clients are not asking for damages; they are just suing to prevent irreparable harm to health care under a state law that violates a federal law. In such conflicts, he argued, the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution means that federal law is supreme, and that is the longtime teaching of Supreme Court decisions dating back to the 1800s.
Justice Stephen Breyer asked what limits there could be under that theory: Wouldn’t there be lawsuits galore? Phillips replied that the federal agency always has the ultimate authority to step in and take action, but here the state tried to put “unlawful” rate cuts into effect without even notifying the agency and then made no response when the agency asked for information. Without court action, he said, these illegal cuts would have gone into effect for years and indeed would still be in place. Unpersuaded, Justice Breyer reiterated that if anyone could challenge a state law on the grounds it violates a federal law, it would just be “a mess.”
I cannot imagine the Supremes allowing lawsuits over single payer budgeting. (This case also could impact the Planned Parenthood lawsuits against Indiana over the state’s effort to cut off paying providers that provide abortions. But let’s not get into that here.) It just isn’t going to happen.
But here’s the thing, whether or not the suit succeeds, it is a lose-lose situation for single payer systems and the states. If it loses, doctors will stop taking Medicaid patients, and the ongoing systemic collapse will accelerate. But if it wins, states will lose the ability to control costs and set budgets over Medicaid—the lawsuits will never end—and the ongoing systemic collapse will accelerate even faster.
Like I said, I wish single payer plans could work in the USA. But alas, they don’t, and they can’t.


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Release Date:09/30/2014;Notes:This "Magic Mirror" edition is only available at CCVinyl.com and Disney theme parks. Limited Edition. 120-gram / Gatefold sleeve with 10-page 12” x 12” illustrated booklet. In June of 1955, Walt Disney presented the first feature-length cartoon in Cinema-scope, Lady and the Tramp. This is the delightful story of the girl dog with a pedigree who meets a young boy dog from the other side of the tracks. Such a combination can only result in much adventure and excitement. This was the case with Lady and the Tramp. At one point in the story, Lady even finds herself in the dog pound with some of the most unlikely dogs she has ever met. This is but one incident in a warm and wonderful motion picture where cartoon dogs seem very human indeed. Walt Disney, as usual, realized the importance of good songs in his film and chose the very talented Peggy Lee and Sonny Burke to write the material. The results were, as expected, varied, excellent, and all of Hit Parade caliber. They include the torchy ballad, He's a Tramp the haunting lullaby, La-La-Lu the Christmas tune, Peace on Earth a novelty number, The Siamese Cat Song and a sprightly love song, Bella Notte.;Track List:1. Lady (O. Wallace);2. What Is a Baby (P. Lee S. Burke);3. La la Lu (P. Lee S. Burke);4. The Siamese Cat Song (P. Lee S. Burke);5. Bella Notte (P. Lee S. Burke);6. Home Sweet Home (H. Bishop O. Wallace);7. He's a Tramp (P. Lee S. Burke)
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At some point in time, you are going to need a new roof. Such necessity may entail a number of considerations such as choosing the perfect color, right materials, and best style that will fit your desire. Although the considerations concerning the exterior aspect of your roof are important, you should also not neglect the internal aspect of your roof, such as your attic and its ventilation. It is important to factor in proper ventilation when you are planning to have a roof replacement or roof installation. Failure to do do, will lead to problems which will definitely cost you in the future, that you could have avoided if you paid close attention to your ventilation needs.
A well-regulated ventilation system for your attic will mainly include two important processes, the intake of fresh air that is directed into the attic, and the exhaust of hot, moist air to the outside environment. These processes taken as one is responsible for naturally regulating your home’s temperature throughout the year, especially during summer when more heat is absorbed by the roof that is inevitably transferred towards the attic.
To somehow give you an overview of the importance of a properly ventilated attic, here are some of the significant role and impact of an attic ventilation to your home structure and environment.
As mentioned above, a well-ventilated attic contributes to the removal of hot air and moisture from your home, especially during summer time. As a result of the removal of moisture, the structural integrity of your roof shingles is preserved, as it helps prevent premature deterioration. Similarly, the expectancy of your roofing system will likely be extended
One of the benefits of a balanced attic ventilation, especially during hot season is its contribution to the reduction of energy cost. As the roof’s exterior is exposed to the scorching heat of the sun, significant portion of such heat is radiated into your living spaces, if attic ventilation is neglected. As a result, you might be tempted to use your AC unit more frequently, or your HVAC system may work overtime just compensate the heat that is being transferred to your living area from the attic.
Whether you like it or not, the damp, dark, and warm spaces of your attic attract pests, insects, and rodents alike. That is why it is important to regulate the temperature of your attic so that it will not be a conducive spot for insects and the likes to breed and live on. You should keep in mind that a well-ventilated attic will help prevent such conducive atmosphere from forming right above your head.
A properly ventilated attic is not only useful or beneficial during the hot and dry season. Even during the winter season, a proper ventilation is needed in order to prevent the formation of ice dams on your roof eaves. If you are not familiar with it, you should understand that very warm attic during winter will contribute to the melting of the snow and ice above your roof. When those materials will melt, it will then roll down to the eaves and would later on accumulate. Thus, forming icicles or ice dams.
The very concept of a proper attic ventilation would simply mean that free flow of air throughout the attic space is observed all throughout the year in order to properly compensate and adjust with the changing seasons of the year. That is why it is important that you maintain a well-ventilated attic, whether its summer or winter time. If you need a roofing contractor in Bergen County to perform an inspection to determine if your attic is properly ventilated, then give Xpress Construction a call at (201) 817-2100. We are not only a roofing expert, we are also siding and gutter system specialist. You may also visit us at 615 Bartell Pl, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 for a personal consultation. Contact Us Today!


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How to tell someone if they are being offensive
People with disabilities can often face discrimination.
There are lot of things said that are not true about people with disabilities.
This harms the disabled community.
There are lots of ways of telling someone they are being offensive to you.
You could say…
‘That is offensive’
‘Please stop that’
‘I do not appreciate that’
It is important that you tell them that they are being offensive so they stop being offensive to you and to others.
Discrimination is not acceptable.
If someone is offensive to you in the workplace you can report this to your manager.
Advocating for yourself is really important.
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(photo of groundbreaking at Patoka Lake Winery. Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann was on hand–photo from the Jasper Herald)
A southern Indiana winery plans to start offering overnight stays inside a new facility it is building.
State and local officials joined Patoka Lake Winery leaders in a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for the project that will include a tasting room, production facility and 300-person events center, along with three suites located inside the winery.
The winery also plans to have a pair of two-story silo-suites that are actually upscale lodging in the form of large grain silos attached to the winery.
The winery will be near Patoka Lake, some 50 miles northeast of Evansville. Plans are for wine production to start in August, with some suites available for overnight stays by the Christmas season.


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Falling prices of internet stocks are a headache for companies yet to join the market. The sell off that began in the first week of March and broke on April 8 hit Chinese companies particularly hard. It may leave investors pickier about coming initial public offerings of tech companies from the People’s Republic. The haves will be sorted from the don’t-needs.
The recent drop may just be a short-term correction. Shares in Tencent, which operates mobile messaging app WeChat, more than doubled in value in the year to March. The 20 percent fall in the past month, and the greater drop before April 8 in shares of peers Baidu, Jiayuan and Dangdang probably reflects some profit-taking as well as a recognition that Chinese consumer spending is picking up less quickly than hoped. Even so, falling valuations will lead to tough questions for those still hoping to join the market.
Alibaba is least exposed to the market’s swings. The giant e-commerce group’s likely valuation of more than $100 billion and near dominance of online retail in China makes it less volatile than more speculative internet wannabes. More importantly, it can afford to price its shares attractively. The main reason for its mooted offering isn’t to raise cash but to force shareholder Yahoo to sell half of its stake.
Rival JD.com is in a less enviable position. Unlike Alibaba, it’s not profitable. The far-smaller online retailer needs funds to open new warehouses and expand its workforce. But JD too has the underpinning of China’s booming consumer e-commerce market, which grew by 65 percent in 2013 according to iResearch. It also has rich backers including Tencent and Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal.
Then there’s microblog Weibo, the weakest of the pack. Investors can already gain exposure to China’s version of Twitter via its listed parent Sina, whose shares have fallen by almost a quarter in a month. Weibo barely has revenue, let alone earnings, and no clear plans for spending the proceeds of its proposed IPO. A listing seems to serve little function other than giving insiders a path to eventually sell out. When the market swings, it’s that kind of opportunistic offering that’s most likely to swing out of favour.

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Zoner Photo Studio is a popular bitmap editor and image file manager, which is commonly utilised for editing photographs. It is extremely popular in the Czech Republic, but is also used world-wide. It is only available for the Microsoft Windows series of Operating Systems, and has both a freeware and a shareware edition.
The latest release is Photo Studio 15, which marks a small number of changes from the previous versions, of the series which began under the name Zoner Media Explorer. In 2004, it was renamed to Zoner Photo Studio, as the software switched to focus on digital photography only.
From version 12 of Zoner Photo Studio onwards the program has been divided into a series of modules: a Library, Editor, and Viewer module, to enable easier photo management and manipulation. Version 12 also saw an overhaul of the user-interface to the charcoal-grey which persists today, and has been said to be designed with the intention of ease of photo viewing. Further versions saw dual monitor support and support for 64-bit versions of Windows. Further versions have also allowed the manipulation of RAW files with the addition of a RAW module. Version 15 also has the inclusion of some effects, such as tilt-shift which blurs the background of a photograph, making its foreground look like miniature. It also has automatic backups to the photo library and the ability to synchronise this archive between two devices.
Zoner Photo Studio Free is designed for its utility in organising and manipulationg photographs, much in the way of Adobe Lightroom, which is a superior program, but is also one which costs. For equivalent programs Zoner Photo Studio Free fares as well as any. But it lacks the photo editing features of another free tool, the open-source GIMP (the GNU Image Manipulation Program) which first appeared way back in 1996. Within GIMP there are tools to enhance contrast, brightness, saturation and more. There are tools to alter perspectives, remove red-eye, add lighting effects, turn a photo into a sketch drawing, and create animations. All these features mean GIMP does take a while to learn but mean it is more powerful than Zoner Photo Studio Free, although perhaps the comparison is unfair in that it is clear that the creators set out with different goals in mind.
For me, Zoner Photo Studio Free is a nifty bit of software, which provides a library and photo manipulation tool combined, and with features that are often seen on expensive competitors. For this reason Zoner Photo Studio Free should definitely be taken into consideration when choosing the software to provide your photo manipulation requirements.
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Zoner Photo Studio Free was created by Zoner Software, a Czech firm established in 1993 by a group of photography lovers who got together to create a simple photo editor. 20 years later, Zoner Software has grown from this 'garage industry' to a large company of over 100 employees and an annual turnover of 5million dollars. Zoner Photo Studio Free has become popular to the extent that it has over 100000 users and is becoming increasingly dominant in the freeware photo editor market, especially in the Czech Republic.
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When i take opiates i get the normal phsyiological effects such as:
However i get no mood boost whatsoever from opiates and i do not get euphoria at all.
I used to get euphoria all the time, after a period of MDMA use it is all gone, havent got pleasure from opiates sense.
I dont think its a tolerance problem as i have gone long periods taking no opiates, then taking large amounts with no success. I really miss the euphoria and mood boost they used to provide. I also no longer get a mood boost from alcohol at all.

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Changes in technology, regulation and the distribution of wealth are reshaping private banking throughout the Americas.
When Global Finance caught up with Tracey Warson, who heads ultra-high-net-worth services in North America for Citi Private Bank, she was catching a flight from New York, America’s financial capital, to San Francisco, where technology dominates. That’s an apt symbol for her industry.
Private banking in the Americas has been able to coast a bit over the past few years on its rich history, as bullish financial markets raised assets under management. AUM at Citi jumped 15% in its last reporting year, 2016. Not only are the native rich getting richer, but as any real estate broker in New York or Vancouver knows, those whose wealth is being rapidly created in other regions seek safety and opportunity in North America.
In South America, private banks are rising to their traditional role of safeguarding assets from tough times and turmoil. Assets at Brazil’s Bank Itaú jumped 13% and profit 47% in the last reporting year, even as the country struggled with recession, presidential impeachment and occasional politically motivated street fighting. The role of Caribbean offshore zones is expanding, to judge by the Panama and Paradise papers, whose publication embarrassed prominent clients from Iceland to New Zealand. The revelations paid a backhanded compliment to the island havens’ rising global profile, as secrecy erodes in Switzerland and other traditional wealth-management centers.
But if Warson and her competitors can’t crack Silicon Valley and the archipelago of Silicon Valley-esque clusters churning out a new generation of wealth along with their world-altering technology, the future looks less rosy. “It’s slightly different out there,” she reflects. “You can’t wear a suit and tie, and they don’t want to be treated in a box. We just hired three top bankers from JP Morgan who went to Stanford and know the Palo Alto scene.”
As they traverse the Western hemisphere, Warson and her competitors will want to bear two key statistics in mind, says Nalika Nanayakkara, who leads Ernst & Young’s wealth-management practice out of New York. Most of the high-net-worth clients they pursue earned their own money (56% in the US); and among those who inherit, up to 80% will switch banks or advisors.
The rich, in other words, are more independent and less loyal than ever before; and they have more choices. Mass-market money managers like Fidelity and Vanguard are moving aggressively into traditional private-banking territory from below. “Their sweet spot in the past may have been $500,000 to $1 million in liquid assets,” Nanayakkara says. “Now they are looking at $5 million or even above.”
At the high end, clients with more than $50 million at their disposal may well bypass private banks in favor of proprietary family offices. “In the wake of the financial crisis of 2007–2009, [ultra-high-net-worth individuals] have a fragile level of trust and confidence in banks and increasingly prefer family offices,” according to consultancy Capgemini. Regional financial institutions like Bank of the West, or BB&T in the Southeastern US, are expanding their private-banking operations, leveraging prior lending relationships with the emerging wealthy and a reviving desire to support local communities.
The new generation of “techtrepreneurs” may also be inclined to deploy their wealth directly through a hedge fund or venture capital firm, notes April Rudin, president of The Rudin Group, an independent consultant to banks on digital communication. “The Silicon Valley types might want to invest in start-ups or their friends’ firms,” she says. “The most important takeaway is that competition doesn’t come only from other private banks.”
Adapting To New Wealth
Traditional private banks’ response to these challenges is varied. But the industry trend is to move upmarket, offering highly individualized financial stewardship for an ever-richer clientele and reducing pricing pressure in the process. “The ultra-high-net-worth person today may say, ‘I want to buy a coffee farm in Africa,’” Nanayakkara says. “They want something they can’t get anywhere else, and they’ll pay for it.”
Citigroup raised the threshold for its private bank to $25 million in liquid wealth, which is a somewhat extreme measure. Morgan Stanley now places the drawbridge at $20 million and JP Morgan at $10 million. Even firms who maintain the traditional $1 million private-banking ante are segmenting their business to enhance their offering for the super-rich.
In constructing that 21st-century high-touch offering, the big names in the Americas are playing to their strengths—global reach and deep pockets—treating their multimillionaire charges as simultaneously investment-banking and asset-management clients. Citi, for instance, lately refinanced a Brazilian ultra-high-net-worth individual’s debt on 19 commercial properties in the US, and bundled $1 billion worth of mortgages owed by a New York–based developer into one Citi-backed master loan. Warson hasn’t bought anyone an African coffee farm yet (at least, she doesn’t mention it). But she does nudge the US rich to look beyond their own shores. “US clients tend to have a US bias, and we’re really encouraging them to go global,” she says. “We just hired a portfolio manager who grew up in Hong Kong to focus on the astounding opportunities in China.”
One key element for the future of private banking in the Americas comes less naturally to the banks involved: shaping an exclusive community that clients cannot find within their own personal and industry circles. Davos has shown the allure of power networking in the globalist age, while the surprise success of TED Talks underscores the attraction of shared intellectual interests. Private banks are trying to blend the two in miniature, and with a much heftier cover charge. “Teaching, and creating unique experiences for like-minded people, has become as important as executing good deals,” consultant Rudin says.
In search of this unique teaching moment, Citi is teaming up with Singularity University, a think tank often graced by Silicon Valley superstars, to provide three-day seminars “about transformations in the world today,” Warson says. “We bring together people from Venezuela, Mexico, China or wherever, who may be looking for a purpose in life to go with their means.”
These extravagant teach-ins tend to be focused on under-40s who are set to come into money through either growing businesses or inheritance, though each bank endeavors to apply its own twist. Morgan Stanley recruits millennial children of its current customers for summer seminars in New York on nuts-and-bolts topics like prenuptial agreements or structuring a family foundation. BMO Wealth Management runs a sort of start-up incubator, at the “center for technology and entrepreneurship,” near its Chicago headquarters. Last year it extended two dozen scholarships to business builders from “underserved communities,” combining social responsibility with future client development.
Women, who control 22% of all investment assets in North America according to Boston Consulting Group, are also getting overdue attention as a vital client group; though private banks face a challenge finding common language between rising professional women and widows who outlive their husbands by nearly five years on average. UBS is one pioneer in this among the big banks, organizing an annual New York symposium for women with $50 million or more in liquid assets as part of a broader global effort it calls UBS Unique.
Two more big pieces of the private banking puzzle are technology and compliance, particularly with the tough know-your-customer rules in the US and Canada. A hopeful sign is that banks are finding synergies on these two fronts, with digital advances starting to ease the trouble and expense of obeying the law. Banks’ sales literature likes to focus on whiz-bang applications to manage one’s fortune from an airport lounge 13 time zones from home. But the unique tech payoff for private banks may really come from streamlining the attendant reams of paperwork. “High-net-worth clients tend to get the same website capacities as the mass affluent; but that sometimes means getting worse service, because opening a trust account or something else they need could take three to four weeks,” says EY’s Nanayakkara.
Citi is attacking this conundrum by embedding compliance specialists in the fintech division that develops its online interfaces. “We’re trying to get away from asking 12 times for different things while onboarding a client,” Warson says. “It saves costs, and the customer experience is better.”
After some years recovering from the 2008 crisis, private bankers in the Americas are flush again and energetically engaging the future. Can they engage fast enough?

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Via archival footage, performance clips and interviews, this in-depth documentary recounts the history of renowned Hawaiian quartet the Sons of Hawaii, chronicling more than three decades of the group's storied career. Founded in 1960 by ukulele maestro Eddie Kamae, the Sons of Hawaii were the vanguard of revitalizing traditional Hawaiian music and helped fan the flames of Hawaii's cultural renaissance.
Viktor Navorski is a man without a country; his plane took off just as a coup d'etat exploded in his homeland, leaving it in shambles, and now he's stranded at Kennedy Airport, where he's holding a passport that nobody recognizes.
Chris crashes into a carload of other young people, and the group of stranded motorists is soon lost in the woods of West Virginia, where they're hunted by three cannibalistic mountain men who are grossly disfigured by generations of inbreeding.
In 9th century China, a corrupt government wages war against a rebel army called the Flying Daggers. A romantic warrior breaks a beautiful rebel out of prison to help her rejoin her fellows, but things are not what they seem.
Modern treasure hunters, led by archaeologist Ben Gates, search for a chest of riches rumored to have been stashed away by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin during the Revolutionary War.
Liquidated after discovering a corporate conspiracy, mild-mannered graphic artist Patience Phillips washes up on an island, where she's resurrected and endowed with the prowess of a cat -- and she's eager to use her new skills .
In this sequel to the hit comedy Meet the Parents, hard-to-crack ex-CIA man Jack Byrnes and his wife, Dina, head for the warmer climes of Florida to meet son-in-law-to-be Greg Focker's mom and dad, Bernie and Roz.
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Earlier this month, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and medical supplier Lincare Holdings Inc. reached an agreement to settle claims that Lincare violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by overcharging Medicare for oxygen tanks.
Lincare is a durable medical equipment (DME) company headquartered in Florida, which provides in-home respiratory care to patients through hundreds of centers throughout the country. Medicare reimbursement for the equipment rented by DME suppliers is limited to three years of continuous use. Following those three years, DME suppliers are required to continue to lease the equipment to the beneficiary for the remainder of its useful life (five years) but are not eligible for reimbursement from Medicare for any further lease payments during that time. After five years, DME suppliers are permitted to replace the equipment and resume billing for another 36 months of payments.
Two former Lincare employees filed a qui tam complaint alleging that Lincare had violated the FCA by improperly billing Medicare for oxygen tanks after the first 36 months. As part of the settlement agreement, Lincare admitted that it improperly billed Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, and beneficiaries for this equipment; did not have effective controls to ensure that Medicare was not improperly billed; and failed to address employee concerns about billing practices. Of the $29 million settlement amount, almost $12.6 million is slated for restitution, over $5.655 million will be paid to the relators, and $362,000 will cover the relators’ fees, costs, and expenses.
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The AKC’s Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Program, CGC is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. To review the 10 steps that are tested visit the [url=http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/training_testing.cfm]AKC.org[/url] website. How do I get a certificate? At the CGC test, owners should be given 2 parts of a three-part test form. On the form, owners are instructed to send in one copy of the test form with the recording fee of $5.00 to receive the certificate. Owners may choose to not purchase a certificate and to use the copy of their test results as proof of passing the CGC test. Certificates take 4-6 weeks for processing and printing. The high-quality certificate has the same format as other AKC certificates and the CGC logo is embossed in gold at the bottom. The new official CGC certificate is very attractive and is suitable for framing.
Effective January 1, 2013, CGC is now an official AKC Title, more letters after your dogs name!

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The Ultimate Guide to Preventing AC Leaks in Boca Raton: A Homeowner’s Strategy with All Time Air Conditioning
Welcome to sunny Boca Raton, where the breeze is warm, the palms sway gently, and the air conditioning is essential. But what happens when your trusted AC starts leaking, turning your tropical paradise into a sweltering nightmare? Fear not, for we have crafted the ultimate guide to help you prevent AC leaks and keep your home cool and comfortable with the expertise of All Time Air Conditioning.
Understanding Your Air Conditioning System
Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to your air conditioning unit. To effectively prevent leaks, it’s essential to grasp the inner workings of your system. A typical AC unit contains a labyrinth of components that work in harmony to cool your home. However, elements like the evaporator coils, condensate drain pans, and refrigerant lines can develop issues over time, leading to leaks that can cause significant damage.
Regular Inspections: The First Defense Against Leaks
The cornerstone of leak prevention is a vigilant inspection routine. Conducting regular self-checks of your AC system, complemented by thorough inspections from skilled technicians, could mean the difference between a minor fix and a major headache. Pay attention to signs of moisture or any irregularities in system performance, and don’t hesitate to consult All Time Air Conditioning for an expert opinion.
Timely Filter Changes for Optimal Performance
One of the easiest yet most neglected aspects of AC maintenance is changing the air filters. Over time, filters become clogged with dust and debris, impeding airflow and forcing your system to work harder. This extra strain can lead to frozen evaporator coils, which, when thawed, result in excess water that your drain pan may not be able to handle, thus causing leaks. Make sure to replace your filters every 30-90 days, depending on usage and type.
Proper Installation Techniques
Never underestimate the importance of professional installation. A poorly installed AC system is a disaster waiting to happen, with leaks being one of the main issues. Technicians from All Time Air Conditioning ensure that each part is correctly aligned and secured, preventing future leaks and optimizing efficiency.
Seasonal Adjustments for South Florida Weather Patterns
With the ever-changing weather in Boca Raton, your AC system must adapt accordingly. High humidity and temperature spikes can cause your unit to work overtime, increasing the risk of leaks. Adjust your thermostat settings seasonally and consider a maintenance check before the summer months to ensure your system is prepared for the extra demand.
Professional Preventative Measures
While DIY inspections are helpful, nothing beats the thoroughness of a professional maintenance service. Regular check-ups by the experts at All Time Air Conditioning can detect early signs of wear and tear, clean out your system, and ensure all parts are in prime condition to prevent leaks.
Embracing Technology for Leak Prevention
Incorporate smart technology to stay ahead of leaks. Modern advancements like Wi-Fi-enabled thermostats and moisture sensors can alert you to potential issues before they become serious. These devices give you real-time insight into your system’s performance and can be invaluable tools in your leak prevention arsenal.
The Role of Ductwork Maintenance
Your ductwork is the circulatory system of your home’s air conditioning. Neglecting it can lead to a buildup of pressure and eventual leaks. Ensure that your ductwork is regularly inspected, cleaned, and maintained to prevent debris accumulation and to maintain a balanced and efficient airflow.
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Don’t let AC leaks disrupt your Boca Raton lifestyle. Take action today and ensure your comfort for tomorrow. With a solid maintenance strategy and the support of All Time Air Conditioning, you can rest easy knowing that your system is in peak condition. Remember, prevention is always better than a cure!
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- Regularly inspect your AC unit for early signs of leaks.
- Change your air filters frequently to maintain airflow and system efficiency.
- Ensure professional installation and regular maintenance by certified technicians.
- Adapt your AC settings to accommodate seasonal weather changes.
- Utilize smart home technology for early detection and prevention of potential issues.
- Keep your ductwork clean and well-maintained to prevent leaks and improve performance.
Enjoy the comfort and peace of mind that comes with a leak-proof air conditioning system. Trust in All Time Air Conditioning to provide you with the expertise and services needed to maintain a cool and dry home environment in Boca Raton.
By embracing these strategies and making them a part of your regular home maintenance routine, you’ll not only prevent leaks but also extend the life of your AC system, enhance its efficiency, and save money on energy bills and costly repairs. It’s a win-win situation for you and your home.
Thank you for reading our comprehensive guide to preventing AC leaks in Boca Raton. Stay cool, and remember that All Time Air Conditioning is here to help you every step of the way!


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We visited the Omni Amelia Island Resort as part of our trip through Florida and Georgia but it would make the perfect weekend break from Orlando, being just a few hours north of the city but a world apart. I should tell you all the things we did on Amelia Island but the truth is our stay at the Omni was right at the end of our travels and we got to the resort, saw all the amazing facilities, the beach and the pools and decided to stay put and really relax.
The perfect weekend break from Orlando – Omni Amelia Island Resort, Florida
The Omni is set on the southern end of Amelia Island which is a mid-sized Island with plenty going on and lots of restaurants and supermarkets. We thought it was the perfect size as we could order up food or pick up supplies from the supermarket on the island without being subjected to small island prices.
The Omni itself is a huge resort and has numerous parts to it including the hotel at the centre. We stayed in one of their Shipwatch Villas, set a few hundred yards down the road. We were a bit disappointed at first glance as we expected a villa to be its own little building when the Shipwatch ‘villas’ are in an apartment block, however once inside it was all forgiven.
Shipwatch Villas – Omni Amelia Island Resort – Sleeps:
Our ‘villa’ was a three bed apartment which consisted of two double bedrooms and one twin bedroom.
My ten-year old son said his bed was the most comfortable he had slept on.
We also had three bathrooms, two en suite and one family bathroom. These felt really spacious, with lovely rainforest style showers, a jacuzzi bath and some lovely products.
We had one large open plan living space which consisted of a really well equipped kitchen.
A lounge with television and plenty of space to relax.
A dining area with an additional small kitchen space.
We loved the little extra touches like board games to play and a washer and tumbler dryer. There was everything we needed for a long stay and actually I wouldn’t have minded moving in.
There were two balconies, a small one off of the master bedroom and a large one at the front where we could sit out with our breakfast and watch the sun coming up over the ocean.
It was a lovely space and we threw open the doors on a number of occasions so we could hear the sound of the sea hitting the shore.
Shipwatch Villas – Omni Amelia Island Resort – Food:
We didn’t eat on the resort but there are plenty of restaurants with quick eats through to full sit down meals. There’s also a shop but we didn’t find it particularly useful for supplies and pretty expensive anyway so we headed for the Publix down the road to stock up on groceries and cooked up a storm in our lovely kitchen.
Shipwatch Villas – Omni Amelia Island Resort – The Best Bits:
We absolutely loved this villa, the space it gave us, the gorgeous features and how well it was kitted out. We really enjoyed walking out the back of the building and down on to the beach which was perfect for shell hunting and sandcastle building.
You are free to use all of the facilities of the main Omni building but there is also a pool at the Shipwatch villas which we loved. We spent whole mornings here just splashing about and having fun and were usually the only people in it when we visited at the beginning of November.
Shipwatch Villas – Omni Amelia Island Resort – Worth Bearing in Mind:
If you’re staying in a villa it would be worth checking where it is on the resort as some of the locations seemed to be a long way out which may or may not suit you. There is a free resort bus which takes you around the different locations which we didn’t use but could be handy.
Shipwatch Villas – Omni Amelia Island Resort – Child Friendly?
The Omni is very family friendly from the space in the villa to the wonderful facilities. The children loved the welcome packs they got when we checked in and the lovely bucket and spades left for them in the room.
There’s plenty to do at the Omni if you’re feeling energetic, from golf to cycling but we were happy to chill out by the pools and beach.
This is such a lovely stretch of coastline and provided the perfect opportunity for us to all relax and have some really lovely, quality family time at the end of our trip.
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We were guests of The Omni Amelia Island Resort but as always all opinions are our own.

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Great Women from our First Nations is part of the Second Story Press series, First Nations Book for Young Readers. This 2015 printing contains the same biographies found in 7th Generation title, Native Women of Courage for Young Readers This is a collection of brief biographical sketches of ten outstanding First Nations women. Métis author Kelly Fournel celebrates the lives of Winona LaDuke, Sarah Winnemucca, Maria Tallchief, Mary Kim Titla, Sandra Lovelace Nicholas, Susan Aglukark, Wilma Mankiller, Suzanne Rochon-Burnett, Lorna B. Williams, and Pauline Johnson.
Great Athletes from our First Nations, second printing, is one of the titles in The First Nations Series for Young Readers. This 2017 title contains brief biographical sketches of 13 outstanding male and female athletes from Canada and the United States. Each athlete has achieved success in their chosen sport.
Meet Tom Longboat is one of the new picture book titles in the Scholastic Canada Biography Series featuring accessible text, full-colour illustrations, with historical notes and timelines that provide even more information on Tom Longboat’s (1886-1949) background and incredible accomplishments.
The Caribou, Level 5, is a reader in the Nunavummi Reading Series from Inhabit Education. This is a unique Nunavut-made levelled reading series that aligns the reading expectations of the Inuit language, English, and French. The reading series corresponds closely to the reading levels and expectations developed by the Department of Education in Nunavut. This approach to literacy provides educators and parents the tools they need to ensure that children are equally challenged and successful in all the languages represented in Nunavut.
Indigenous Peoples' Contributions to Canada: Indigenous Peoples in Politics is one of the four-title series published by Beech Street Books for elementary students that provides information about the role of First Nation, Inuit and Metis individuals and organizations to the area of politics.
How Medicine Came to the People: A Tale of the Ancient Cherokees is the picture book story of the origins of Cherokee herbal medicine. As the people begin to outnumber the animals and then to hunt them for their hides and meat, the days of peaceful coexistence are over. The animals take their revenge on the people by making them sick, creating rheumatism, coughs, and colds, aches and pains, fevers and swellings and rashes and allergies. The people are saved by their only remaining allies: the plants and trees that they have cultivated, who show them how to use herbal medicine to survive.
The Origin of Day and Night is a 36-page children’s picture book published by Inhabit Media designed to appeal to primary level readers interested in learning about Inuit worldview explanation for daylight and night time. Based on traditional oral accounts but designed for young children, the account is set long ago before there was morning and night. In the darkness a hare and a fox each explained their needs for light and darkness when involved in hunting and gathering their food supplies. Each animal had opposite requirements and learned how to share the daylight and darkness.

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In one of the biggest matchups of college basketball’s first week, No. 2 Kentucky and No. 4 Duke face off in the State Farm Champions Classic Tuesday at 9:30 p.m.
It is just the latest installment in a storied history between the two teams.
Here’s everything you need to know about the matchup’s history, including stats from both schools and highlights from some of the most notable games:
March 28, 1992
1-seed Duke 104, 2-seed Kentucky 103
It’s arguably the greatest NCAA tournament game ever. Duke, the defending national champions, vs. a Kentucky team that was eligible for the postseason for the first time in three years. The game was close throughout, and with 33.6 seconds left, Kentucky’s Deron Feldhaus’ putback tied the game at 93. The game ramped up in overtime. Duke’s Christian Laettner scored six straight points to give the Blue Devils a 102-101 lead. After a timeout, Sean Woods banked in a running floater to put Kentucky in front 103-102 with 2.1 seconds left. Then came The Shot: Grant Hill launched an inbounds pass to Laettner, who dribbled, turned, and shot, sending the Blue Devils to the Final Four, where they’d win their second straight title.
March 27, 1978
NCAA Championship: Kentucky 94, Duke 88
In his final collegiate game, Kentucky senior Jack Givens left everything on the court. Givens scored Kentucky’s final 16 points of the first half to give the Wildcats a seven-point lead. He finished the game with 41 points — the third-most in championship game history — after going 18-for-27 from the field. Kentucky would win its first title in 20 years, 94-88.
March 22, 1998
2-seed Kentucky 86, 1-seed Duke 84
It had been six years since Laettner’s famous shot, and Duke and Kentucky hadn’t met again. But now they were matched up in the Elite Eight, and just like that 1992 game, a trip to the Final Four was on the line. With 11 minutes left, Duke led by 17, and it seemed revenge wasn’t in the cards for the Wildcats.
But after a remarkable comeback, Kentucky led by just two with 4.5 seconds left. Duke was inbounding the ball with a chance to win the game on a buzzer beater. It was too similar. But luckily for the Wildcats, the endings would differ. Duke’s shot ricocheted off the backboard, and the Wildcats would end up winning the title, 78-69 against Utah.
December 18, 2001
No. 1 Duke 95, No. 7 Kentucky 92, OT
Duke trailed 59-47 with 12 minutes to play. That’s when Jason Williams took over. Williams scored 19 points over the next eight minutes to give the Blue Devils a 71-69 lead. At the end of regulation, with Duke down 78-77, Williams went to the line for two free throws. He made the first, but missed the go-ahead, sending the game to overtime. Duke would outscore Kentucky 17-14 in the extra period, and Williams would finish with a career-high 38 points.
Basketball program established
Kentucky: 8 (1948, 1949, 1951, 1958, 1978, 1996, 1998, 2012)
Duke: 5 (1991, 1992, 2001, 2010, 2015)
Kentucky: 82 (50 regular season, 32 tournament)
Duke: 47 (22 regular season, 25 tournament)
March 3, 1930 — Duke 37, Kentucky 32
Kentucky leads 12-9
Longest win streak
Kentucky — 6 (1957-1978)
Current head coaches
Kentucky: John Calipari (720-204 career record; 275-64 at Kentucky)
Duke: Mike Krzyzewski (1100-338 career record; 1027-279 at Duke)


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Throughout his long reign Louis XIV — never lost the hold over his people he had assumed at the beginning. He succeeded his father on May 14, At the age of four years and eight months, he was, according to the laws of the kingdom, not only the master but the owner of the bodies and property of 19 million subjects.
The air is stale in Paris; an odious despair engulfs the streets as the common man struggles to eat. The color of the Seine slowly begins to fade.
Yet, the scarlet-stained roses of Versailles continue to bloom with such fervor, such elegance, and such nobility. Surrounded by decadence in its purest form, these roses thrive; unaffected and ignorant of the tumultuous tempest that brews, seeping insidiously into the soils of the earth.
With sun-kissed golden tresses, a pellucid conviction, and a regal dominance, Oscar from the get-go is an enigmatically alluring character. Rose of Versailles charts the life of Oscar as she moves along the history of France as a woman, as a noble, and as a French military leader right before and during the French Revolution.
This series is not aiming to be a completely historically accurate re-telling of the events, so any expectations and qualms related to that are unjustified. Rose of Versailles falls under the genre of historical fiction and the latter should clearly indicate what that entails.
That being said, it still does well keeping the fabrics of history intact and seamlessly weaving it into a beautiful tapestry featuring everything one can expect from a great story with all the right elements.
Beneath the scintillating layer of the laid-out premise, the heart of Rose of Versailles offers something rare: Yes, all of these pieces are present, as nuances, or akin to the backdrop of a play, but the forefront is exclusively dominated by the characters and their affairs.
The mercurial nature of each and every character beneath their facades is deeply explored, especially the duo of Oscar and her non-aristocratic childhood friend and worker, Andre Grandier.
The social and personal evolution of the main cast is a feat in itself; especially when looked at in retrospect or holistically, due to their volatility and the debacles surrounding them throughout the show. As a result, we a get a cast of characters that are utterly human, hopelessly flawed, and undisputedly real who evoke and transpire an inexplicable sort of invested interest and feeling within.
Essentially this story can be summed up as a mosaic of struggles; with each piece outlining a certain element and how Oscar in relation with those around her, tries to overcome the societal dualisms and the shortcomings of herself, her regime, and her time while battling a gradually building inferno.
As aforementioned, the series is primarily focused on the characters, while using history as a conduit to do so, yet the manner in which the setting is actualized is commendable.
The series does an exceptional job highlighting the mood of the time. The macro problems from various perspectives are shown, which sets the stage on a silver platter.
The haughty aristocracy, the indulgent royalty, and the crestfallen public along with their unstable dynamics are shown slowly, carefully, and realistically making the denouement of the series all the more effective.
Since the show does fall under historical fiction, the manner in which the events are reinvented is integral to how the other, more prevalent elements come together.
One other aspect that Rose of Versailles effortlessly creates is the romance. It is the former, when developed properly that the latter becomes significantly easier to birth.
The infusion of romance almost feels magical because how subdued and subtle it is but when it hits, it hits with a spontaneous force that will leave its imprint in the minds and hearts of all those who experience it.
As full of praise the aforesaid words are, the series has its set of flaws, as small as they may be. A major caveat that may burden the enjoyment of some people are the glimpses of extreme shoujoesque moments that surface such as the excessive over-dramatization both from a situational and technical stance.The shape of the 18th century court costume, for men and women, originated at Versailles during the last decades of the reign of Louis XIV, and remained unchanged until the Revolution.
Essay About My Family Trip - As quoted once by Albert Einstein, “Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life.” Is a perfect example of the importance of family but sometimes we seem not to understand what are family really means to us. Leslie Kendall Dye is an actor and dancer in New York City, where she lives with her husband and daughter.
Her writing has appeared at Salon, The Rumpus, The Lit Pub, The Washington Post, The Toast, Brain, Child, Motherwell, The Establishment, and grupobittia.com can find her at grupobittia.com and at twitter, at @LKendallDye. As you can see from the chart, the percentage of Americans who had a “great deal” or a “fair amount” of trust in the news media has declined from over 70 percent shortly after .
Your source for local news, sports, high school sports and weather in and around Jefferson City, Columbia, Fulton and the Lake of the Ozarks. All of Mid-Missouri. The Rose of Versailles was the first commercially translated manga to be available in North America.
A snippet of the translated manga was also included in Schodt's Manga! Manga! The World of Japanese Comics book. Udon Entertainment has officially announced the publication rights, Original network: Animax, Nippon Television.


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If you are fortunate enough to own a set of Virtue Vio Thermal Paintball Goggles, you already know exactly how comfortable this mask really is. With a design that’s perfect for both protecting your face and keeping it comfortable, as well as a mask that comes in a huge variety of color combinations, this is quite possibly the best mask you’ll forget you’re wearing on the paintball field. If that wasn’t enough, the guys at Virtue Paintball decided that, yes, you can improve on a good thing, releasing a set of aftermarket additions to your mask designed to make your mask even more comfortable. You can watch the video here, but if you read on, we’re going to break down some of their best new stuff and get you links to each piece, as well as how to install them.
Let’s face it: at the intermediate level, you’re simply awesome. You push your gear to the limit, you’re confident maintaining every piece you own, and you spend as much time planning your strategy and staying in shape as you do playing the game. You may even be on a paintball team, competing for cash and sponsorships. You’re a tournament-grade player who needs the very best gear customized to your play style, and price is no longer an object.
You’re a seasoned player, so you (think) you know how all of this stuff works.. If it breaks, you can fix it. If it’s slow, you have an idea of how to improve it. While you may not be at a tournament level, you’ve got a decent amount of skill, a fast reaction time, and you don’t have to work against your gear to score hits. At this point, you’re going to be doing more upgrading than purchasing, but there still are a few pieces that you can really benefit from adding to your arsenal.
If you’re just starting paintball, you’re gonna get overwhelmed by the sheer amount of stuff you can get when you first step onto the field. Because you’re going to (obviously) want it all, you won’t be able to afford everything you want. Fortunately, in this three part review, we’ve tiered out all the gear you should get for your skill level.
Once again, we’ve got a brand new episode of your favorite behind-the-scenes paintball show, The Reload, from your favorite paintball guys, the team at Hustle Paintball. Today, we’ve got a real treat for you in the form of our brand new Havoc Launchers, back in stock and ready to sell. Of course, it wouldn’t be as fun if we just told you, so we’ve made sure that we’ve got a good show to make it interesting. People could probably get hurt, so this might be the last time you see some of your favorite Hustle Paintball employees (heck, anything can happen). You should probably watch this one here.
Just like any sport, paintball has its share of people who, whether they mean to or not, are actively making the game less enjoyable for everyone else. While in most cases, this is an awful lot like the “defining pornography” debate (“I shall not attempt to define it, but I know it when I see it—Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart, paraphrased), there are a few solid types of behavior that are just marks of a bad paintball player. If you find yourself doing any of these things, it’s a good idea to take a step back and correct yourself; whether it’s an accident or not, it’s still bad form that might be making you less fun to play with.
After a certain point, you may find yourself growing a bit bored with your standard paintball games and scenarios. Sure, paintball is a fun game, but after a while, all the team-on-team shootouts start to feel kind of similar. Fortunately, pickup paintball is pretty fluid on the rules and offers a lot to anyone who wants to try something new. Whether you want to make a big change or a small one, mixing your game up a bit can keep you entertained for much longer, and also keep you learning new things about your paintball style. Here, we’ve got a list of some absolutely unique types of paintball game that you can try the next time you and your team are out of ideas.
One of the great things about paintball is the fact that, unlike other sports, you can really load yourself up with huge varieties of fancy equipment, all designed to give you a situational edge. You can specialize, you can generalize, you can set up your market to fire exactly the way you want, and you can anodize it to give you a distinct style. Of course, the same thing that makes this sport so cool can really work against you if you’re not careful; with the huge variety of aftermarket pieces and instructional know-how on the internet, it’s incredibly easy to spend a lot of money on cheap pieces you don’t understand and don’t work. Whether you’re a novice or a veteran paintball player, here are a few solid rules of thumb to make sure your gear doesn’t get in the way of your game.
We’ve all been there at one point or another; right in the middle of an important game, your visor goes all white and you can’t see anything but blurs of color before you get tagged. It’s called mask fog, and it’s a natural part of wearing a mask in paintball. When you sweat or breathe in your mask, little bits of water get out and condense on your lenses, which mess up your vision. Unfortunately, you can’t simply get rid of the mask, because playing without one is incredibly dangerous. Rather than simply putting up with the occasional mask fog and getting tagged out, you can actually do something about it. We’ve got a list of some of the best techniques here, but if you’d like to see the whole video, it’s right here.
While paintball markers tend to replicate a firearm in most respects, new players may initially be confused by one thing above all others the double trigger mechanism. Instead of a single curved trigger for your index finger, you’ll see a much longer trigger indented for both your index and middle fingers. This model, much more common on tournament-grade markers, is an easy way to increase your rate of fire, reduce fatigue on your trigger finger, and generally make your marker easier to fire. But why? If you want to see the video, we’ve got a link for that here.

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Pakistan to go ahead with plan to attend ‘Heart of Asia conference’ in India
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office Spokesperson, Nafees Zakaria, on Thursday said that Pakistan would attend the Heart of Asia conference in India starting this month and suggested the visit could be used to “defuse the tension” between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
The Heart of Asia conference focusing on Afghanistan is due to be held in the first week of December in the north-western Indian city of Amritsar, close to the Pakistani border.
The conference would seek ways to help improve security and bring peace to Afghanistan, which has been mired in conflict since a United States-led coalition toppled the hardline Taliban government in 2001.
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz, who would represent Pakistan at the conference, called on the premier on Thursday and sought guidance from him in the context of improving peace and reconciliation [process] in Afghanistan, said a PM Office statement.
Aziz’s trip to India would be the first by a senior Pakistani official since gunmen raided an army base in Indian-controlled Kashmir in September, an attack New Delhi blamed on Pakistan-based militants.
Speaking to media representatives in the capital, FO Spokesperson Zakaria confirmed that despite growing human rights violations in the disputed valley of Kashmir, Pakistan was ready to give peace in the region a chance by participating in the Heart of Asia conference in India.
Zakaria insisted that Pakistan would welcome Trump since Islamabad wanted to have smooth and cordial relations with the US.
Commenting on a possible inclusion of other countries in the multi-billion-dollar project of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the FO Spokesperson said that any such decision rested with Pakistan and China only and could be taken after deliberations between the two countries.


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(1) "addition" means new space for expanded educational programs or new programs or space that replace substandard or destroyed space, by connection to an existing school facility; the term includes capital equipment;
(2) "capital equipment" means built-in and movable equipment used to furnish a newly constructed or rehabilitated space; it includes first-time purchase of library books, reference material, and media to furnish a new or renovated library; it does not include supply items such as textbooks and expendable commodities; the term is further defined in the Guidelines for School Equipment Purchases , 1997 edition;
(3) "commissioner" means the commissioner of the Department of Education and Early Development;
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(A) for a former school construction grant application that was submitted to the department before January 1, 1996, buildings that have been built or converted predominantly to support instruction of elementary and secondary students as defined in Alaska Small Elementary Program and Space Guidelines , 1983 Edition, and Alaska Small High School Program and Space Guidelines , 1983 Edition, or, for schools designed to house more than 500 students, buildings that provide not more than 100 gross square feet per student in kindergarten - 8th grade and not more than 150 gross square feet per student in 9th - 12th grade, subject to a variance granted under 4 AAC 31.030(c) , and facilities for the support of that instruction; and
(B) for a former school construction grant application submitted to the department on or after January 1, 1996, and before April 17, 1998, buildings that have been built or converted predominantly to support instruction of elementary and secondary students under the guides for educational facility planning and related standards set out in 4 AAC 31.020 or, in the discretion of the department, as defined in Alaska Small Elementary Program and Space Guidelines , 1983 Edition, and Alaska Small High School Program and Space Guidelines , 1983 Edition, or, for schools designed to house more than 500 students, buildings that provide not more than 105 gross square feet per student in kindergarten - sixth grade and not more than 150 gross square feet per student in 7th - 12th grade, subject to a variance granted under 4 AAC 31.030(c) , and facilities for the support of that instruction; and
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(6) "new school construction" means space for educational programs which have not been previously offered, space that replaces a substandard or destroyed school building, or space for an expanded enrollment in the facility, by construction or reconstruction of a detached school facility of any size, with related capital equipment;
(7) "rehabilitation" means adapting an existing facility to improve the opportunity to provide a contemporary educational program; and includes major remodeling, repair, renovation, and modernization with related capital equipment;
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(16) "average daily membership" or "ADM" has the meaning given in AS 14.17.250 ;
(17) "base square feet allowable" means space that is needed to provide for standard instructional programs and any support spaces ancillary to those programs, including building operations;
(18) "space" means the gross square feet of the floors of a building;
(19) "supplemental square feet allowable" means space that is provided to address the varying levels of efficiency, on a per student basis, of accommodating static space requirements, including those needed to meet applicable state and municipal building codes and applicable building operations standards;
(20) repealed 7/13/2000;
(21) "school capital project" means a school construction or major maintenance project for which state aid is requested or provided when the costs of the construction or maintenance exceed $25,000;
(22) "temporary" as applied to facilities means facilities, typically providing classroom or administrative space, of temporary construction, intended for use for a limited period of time, and installed with minimal site support and without full utility services or a foundation of permanent construction;
(23) "combined elementary and secondary school" means a school that serves students in all elementary and secondary grades, including kindergarten, offered in a community;
(24) "mixed grade school" means a school, including a middle school, that serves some, but not all, elementary and secondary grades offered in a community;
(25) "attendance area" means an attendance area established under 4 AAC 31.016;
(26) "feeder school" means a school that does not serve students through grade 12 and that feeds students to another school serving grades higher than those served by the feeder school;
(27) "geographically separated" means
(A) lacking year-round, publicly-maintained road access to other district schools; or
(B) separated by more than 20 road miles from the closest other school in the district;
(28) "high school" means a school serving grades 9-12;
(29) "long-term lease" means a lease with a term
(A) of at least 50 years; or
(B) that can be extended to at least 50 years, by the lessee's exercise of a written right to renew the lease;
(30) "core areas" means
(A) those spaces identified in the planning guides described in 4 AAC 31.020(a) and listed as "activity or specialized subject areas"; and
(B) supplementary spaces identified in the application made under 4 AAC 31.020(a) .
History: Eff. 3/1/78, Register 65; am 6/9/83, Register 86; am 12/2/83, Register 88; am 9/12/85, Register 96; am 8/31/90, Register 115; am 9/29/90, Register 115; am 10/7/95, Register 136; am 4/17/98, Register 146; am 2/18/99, Register 149; am 7/13/2000, Register 155; am 8/23/2001, Register 159; am 12/19/2002, Register 164; am 12/20/2002, Register 164
Authority: AS 14.07.020
Editor's note: Under AS 44.62.125 (b)(6), the regulations attorney has relocated the definition section from 4 AAC 31.090 to 4 AAC 31.900, as of Register 115 (October 1990). The publications mentioned in 4 AAC 31.900(2) and (4) may be obtained from the Department of Education and Early Development, 801 W. Tenth St., Suite 200, Juneau, Alaska 99801-1894.
As of Register 151 (October 1999), the regulations attorney made technical revisions under AS 44.62.125 (b)(6) to reflect the name change of the Department of Education to the Department of Education and Early Development made by ch. 58, SLA 1999, and the corresponding title change of the commissioner of education.
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Event spotlight: Hoof'n'Horn Virtual Fall Project
Hoof'n'Horn is excited to announce their fall project: a virtual, documentary-style collection of songs, monologues, dances, and other supplemental materials exploring the themes and narratives showcased in A Chorus Line. In addition to our rendition of three numbers from the original production (“I Hope I Get It,” “One,” and “What I Did For Love”), this anthology will take A Chorus Line back to its roots, blending material from established musicals with content originated by Duke student performers. This project will showcase our experience of the “chorus,” delving into the intersection of performance and identity, with a special focus on dance performance and queer identity.
Hoof'n'Horn is accepting submissions for auditions and original material on their Sakai page through September 12th at 11:59 PM. While there are a maximum of three parts (dance, voice, acting) to this audition process, you are only required to submit those that you feel comfortable with! There are also opportunities for original dance, song, and written narratives.


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An oldie but a goodie! I have no idea where this originated, so definitely not taking credit for the idea, merely sharing how I make mine as there are a bucket load of different ways to do it.
I’ve used Crunchie bars for this batch, but in the past I’ve used Cherry Ripe, Snickers and Aero. Peppermint Crisp’s work well too, just use your favourite chocolate bars.
This slice is best made 24 hours prior to wanting to serve as the biscuits soften and become more like traditional ice-cream sandwiches. I cut it up and store in an airtight container in the freezer for a week for dessert. I generally only make it at Christmas time, but Crunchies are half price at Woolies so why not.
2 packets of Arnott’s Malt O Milk biscuits
3 50g Crunchie bars
600ml of thickened cream
1 395g can of Nestle sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Optional – 1 heaped tablespoon of Milo
Lay a sheet of baking paper or glad wrap inside a large baking dish so it over hangs the dish. Lay 20 biscuits with the print facing down to create the base.
In a large bowl, add the cream, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla and using a hand mixer, whip until thick.
Give the Crunchie bars a good wack with a rolling pin and add to the cream mixture along with a tablespoon of milo and gently fold through.
Pour on top of the biscuits smoothing over with a spatula and top with another 20 biscuits print facing up. Glad wrap and freeze.
Slice and enjoy the creamy goodness.


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Changing Policy and Practice
Access to contraceptive and abortion services can vary from country-to-country depending on laws, local knowledge, and service provision.
With funding from the Medical Research Council (MRC), Professor Ernestina Coast and her team have explored how adolescent access to contraception and abortion-related care is perceived and experienced by adolescents in urban Ethiopia, Malawi and Zambia. Contraceptive and abortion service barriers are high and even small challenges can be huge for adolescents. Seeking an abortion in a facility, or care for complications due to a less safe abortion, is influenced by the legal and service provision setting. In Ethiopia safe abortion services are freely available for adolescents and widely available in the public health sector. However, many Ethiopian adolescents experienced multiple delays at facilities. In Malawi a highly restrictive abortion law combined with very limited service availability means most adolescent abortions are unsafe. In Zambia despite longstanding legal grounds for abortion, there is low knowledge of the law and patchy service availability.
Using their research findings, the team have developed country-specific animations for adolescents providing tailored information on abortion relate -care. With the Foundation's support, they will launch a multi-pronged and multi-country social media campaign with the support of a specialist communications expert. They hope this campaign will get the team's social media products into the hands of adolescents in these countries.
The team also found that healthcare provider tensions and misunderstandings about adolescent policies and needs (e.g. parental consent) sometimes resulted in coercive care. Professor Coast will design a virtual-short course that targets healthcare workers and students about adolescent-centred abortion-related care. The team plan to maximise the impact of this work by engaging NGO and Ministry of Health officials in its rollout.
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Sogefi in Mantova , Northern Italy is an Italian Group, specialized in auto parts components and among the leaders on the worldwide markets in two product lines: the systems of engine and cabin filtration and the suspensions components. Sogefi is a multinational company, partner of the most important car manufacturers in the world. The Company has a global presence: 4 continents and 14 countries, with 50 locations of which 41 plants. In its two divisions, filters (51 % of turnover) and suspension parts (49 % of turnover), the group employs 6,200 people worldwide creating a turnover of 1,023 million â‚¬ (2005). Leader in its core business in Europe and South America, Sogefi is active on the markets of the first equipment and the original and independent replacement. Sogefi stock is traded on the Milan Stock Exchange.
Sogefi Filter Division â€“ a recognized development partner of the Automobile Industry
Sogefi Filter Division is one of the leading European developers and manufacturers of filters for automotive and heavy duty applications. 3,670 employees create an annual output of around 180 million filters. The product range comprises oil, petrol, diesel, air and cabin air filter and complete modules for the first equipment and the original and independent aftermarket. Sogefi Filter Division is active in developing complex liquid filtration and air intake systems with a series of integrated features such as valves, sensors, water drain functions or heating and cooling systems.
As development partner and serial manufacturer of the automotive and heavy duty industry, Sogefi supplies 29.6 % of its annual production directly to the international OEMs including the leading automobile and truck manufacturers. With a share of 25.7 % the original (OES) and 44.6 % the independent (IAM) replacement markets are supplied with the entire product range in OE quality.
The filter division owns 20 sites worldwide with local presence in Europe, South America, USA, China and Egypt. 2005 turnover reached 515 million â‚¬.
Product Development and Manufacturing
The divisionÂ´s development and production facilities are located in France, Spain, Italy, Slovenia, Great Britain, Brazil, Argentina and Egypt. Within six global R&D centres, Sogefi engineers are continuously working on innovations in automotive filtration. Due to the group-wide platform strategy, the different research and test centres benefit from synergy effects. With its specific pleating technology, known as the â€œChevron Pleatâ€, Sogefi excels in offering the smallest filter element sizes for a given level of efficiency and capacity for more than 50 years. With their mastery of media processing technologies with both chevron and straight pleating, Sogefi engineers have taken this to a higher level still, with their recently developed curve pleat, offering up to 40 % more filtering capacity for a given filter volume compared to traditional pleating.
All sites are certified according to the most important quality and environmental standards such as ISO TS 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, QS 9000, EAQF 94, and meet the requirements of a multitude of customer audits. Furthermore a number of â€œSupplier of the Yearâ€ and â€œPreferred Supplierâ€ awards from leading automobile manufacturers like Ford, GM, Honda, Renault or Toyota represent the high quality standard.
Due to its broad original brand portfolio including Purflux, FRAM, Tecnocar, Fiaam, Crosland, Coopers and PBR each meeting the local customer demands, Sogefi Filter Division is able to occupy a leading market position in almost every country throughout Europe.
Covering almost 98 % of the most important passenger car applications with its different brands, the company offers one of the broadest ranges of oil, fuel, air and cabin air filters for the Independent Aftermarket. Wholesale distributors benefit from a comprehensive service offer supporting their sales to workshops.
Sogefi Group expands its activities in Asia
The Sogefi Group, development partner and original equipment supplier to the global automotive industry, has strengthened its market position with the signature of another joint venture agreement in China. Following their already successfully working joint ventures within the suspensions division, Sogefi is responding to their customers needs for local production of filters and filtering systems in China, too. A corresponding agreement with the Chinese filter manufacturer Zhe Jiang Universe Filter Co. Ltd. has been signed in May 2006.
Zhe Jiang Universe Filter Co. Ltd.
Based in Shanghai, the company was founded in 1993 and produces around 50 million air, fuel, oil and cabin air filters for the automotive industry per year. The OE customers include Sinotruck and Geely, both companies belonging to the local Chinese automobile industry. The main part of the production of Universe Filter is supplied to the international aftermarket. The complete production site covers an area of around 60,000 mÂ² and is certified in accordance with ISO 9000 and ISO TS 16949.
With the foundation of Shanghai Sogefi Filtration Co. Ltd., as the new joint company is called, Sogefi has expanded its presence in the Chinese market, where it has been active since 1997. Under the operative leadership of Managing Director Yann Chen, development engineers and product managers are engaged in building up the company’s local business relationships to customers such as Peugeot, Ford, Nissan, Mazda, Sinotruck, Geely, Valeo and TI Automotive.
The construction of a new filter factory in Shanghai has just been finished and production started already with filters for Sinotruck and will be followed by oil filters for different Ford and
Mazda models to achieve an output volume of approximately 1.5 million filters in the medium-term. In excess of this, the production capacity will be continued to increase rapidly and expanded to include air filters.
Other activities, aimed to increase the presence of the Sogefi Group in Asia, are currently focused on India and South Korea where efforts are being made to build up industrial and commercial business relations.


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Filling the Gaps:
Collecting Data in a data-sparse region and engaging students and the community in environmental stewardship
Beginning in April of 2017, the Middle Colorado Watershed Council implemented an action plan to engage local students and community members to begin to fill the significant gaps in water quality data that exist in the Middle Colorado watershed. By the end of 2017, 221 volunteer hours were logged through our Citizen Science program, assessing water quality at nine sites in the region once a month. In addition to local volunteers, participating groups included Glenwood Springs Middle School, Grand Valley High School, Battlement Concerned Citizens, and Coal Ridge High School.
The Middle Colorado Watershed Council utilizes River Watch, a longstanding state-run volunteer initiative designed specifically for water quality testing, to ensure standardization and quality of data collected by volunteers. Our watershed technician also attends and oversees each data collection event.
Thus far, our Citizen Science program has created a baseline assessment of water quality conditions through a watershed known for its diverse array of use and industry.
Our future goals include:
- evaluating existing or potential water quality impacts and causes
- developing a monitoring strategy to track and evaluate change and progress over time
- increasing interest and participation even more so, adding additional sites and growing a strong database for existing sites
This important work, from Glenwood Springs to De Beque, is made possible through basic operational costs of the Middle Colorado Watershed Council and through a generous grant from The Environmental Foundation of the Aspen Ski Company. We are continually looking for new partners to join us in this work. Please contact us if you want to get involved.