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Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber Team Up On New Song
Pop royalty Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber have teamed up to release a new song.
This will be Bieber's first single single since 2017, his second since his quadruple-plantinum album Purpose. However Bieber has made guest appearances on some other tracks since then such as 'Despacito', 'Cold Water', 'Let Me Love You' and 'No Brainer'.
Both Justin and Ed have been teasing the new song, called 'I Don't Care' on their respective social media platforms.
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I chose Discovery Kids Atlas: Explore and Discover the Wonders of Your World as a spine for this unit. It is colorful, engaging, has multiple activities and explored the world in a kid friendly way. In my search for things that were around the world I found A World Full of Animal Stories I knew I had to have it. Emily loves animals and this book is animal folktales, myths and legends from around the world sorted by continent. It was perfect for this unit study.
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It took me a couple of days to adjust to Magnetic Island, or should I just say Maggie as the locals call it.
It was like I had suddenly walked into a bubble and was left suspended on the twig of a tree. Just waiting to drop. There was no past or present, nothing to distract me or fill the time with, and no need for worrying.
It was just a place to be.
When you’re used to constantly moving, and filling every second you have with action, it’s extremely difficult to just stop and relax.
But, Maggie forces you to, and that’s why after a couple of days she really grew on me. And to my surprise, in amongst all this relaxation, there were actually quite a lot of things to do on Magnetic Island.
After a while, it was time to pull myself out of the hammock and start exploring. Here are some of the top attractions on Magnetic Island I discovered…
- Is Magnetic Island Worth It?
- Things to Do on Magnetic Island
- 1. Zip Around Magnetic Island in a Mini Moke
- 2. Talk The Forts Walk
- 3. Walk from Horseshoe Bay to Radical Bay
- 4. Take a boat trip around Magnetic Island
- 5. Feed the rock wallabies
- 6. Walk from Picnic Bay to Hawkings Point's Lookout
- 7. Walk from Nelly Bay to Arcadia
- 8. Sunset at Horseshoe Bay
- 9. Spend the day at Alma Bay
- 10. Bush breakfast with Koalas
- 11. Do Nothing, Just Chill
- 12. Check out the Museum of Underwater Art
- 13. Visit Rocky Bay
- Places to Eat on Magnetic Island
- Places to stay on Magnetic Island
- How to Get to Magnetic Island
- More North Queensland Tips
Is Magnetic Island Worth It?
Magnet Island is all about relaxing and taking a step out of your daily life to do nothing. That’s something we can all take for granted.
The island is quite large, but only boasts around 2000 residents, so it always feels remote and disconnected.
With 320 days of sunshine per year, stunning bays and beaches, well maintained national park reserves and some world-class dive sites and places to go snorkeling, it’s definitely worth a trip to the east coast of Australia and stopping over at Magnetic Island.
Things to Do on Magnetic Island
Walks through the bush, stunning sunsets, wild animals, water splashing on your feet, dives off the roofs of boats, shell collecting, and drives up and down the one road in a bright orange mini – there are plenty of great things to do on Magnetic Island.
Let’s look at some of the cool Magnetic Island attractions.
1. Zip Around Magnetic Island in a Mini Moke
This was fun – like young backpackers zipping around a Greek Island fun.
There aren’t many places you can drive on Maggie, and the bus can easily get you around the island.
But there is just something about driving around in a bright orange mini convertible from Tropical Topless car rental.
It’s the definition of cool and the girls thought we were just IT! It’s also known as a Barbie car, and we can definitely see that – it does look like a lifesize doll’s car.
They loved driving up and down the island with their hair whipping back and forth. Each time we’d come to the end of the road Craig and I would look at each other and say, “Let’s do it again!”
It’s especially worth it if there are a few of you to share the costs.
2. Talk The Forts Walk
This fantastic 4km return walking trail takes you to the historic WWII fortifications and infrastructure, as well as passing Arthur Bay Lookout which offers stellar 360-degree views of the Palm Island Group in the north and Bowling Green Bay National Park in the south.
This is the one place on the island you can pretty much be sure you’ll see wild koalas.
Magnetic Island has the highest number of koalas in the wild in Australia. We saw one chillin’ up in the tree by the side of the path.
Look out for the mobile juice lady when you get to the bus stop at the end of the walk. A refreshing healthy, freshly squeezed juice was just what I needed after it.
3. Walk from Horseshoe Bay to Radical Bay
It’s an easy 30-minute walk up and over a hill to Radical Bay from Horseshoe Bay. You can stop at Balding Bay along the way too, which is even more secluded and is a favourite amongst the nudies, which is why we decided to skip it with the girls – we wouldn’t have looked anyway!
You can also hike into Radical Bay from the Forts, which is a much longer way to go. You can drive it if you have a 4WD – do not attempt it otherwise you will trash your car.
Radical Bay is one of our top beaches in Queensland, so don’t miss this off of your things to do on Magnetic Island list!
4. Take a boat trip around Magnetic Island
One of the best ways to experience Magnetic Island is from the outside looking in at the boulder-strewn headlands, hoop pines, sandy beaches, and fringing coral reefs. We joined a tour with Mick from Magnetic Seafarers tours.
We had a great day out and the girls loved it – well actually Savannah slept most of the time, which made it a lot more enjoyable for all of us as we could relax a little.
We stopped at Florence Bay for snorkelling with the batfish and much other big fish. We were impressed with how warm the water was! The only other way to get to this snorkelling beach is to walk in or by 4WD.
We cruised around to Radical Bay where we anchored for morning tea. We then stopped for a bit of fishing, except there were no fish biting. So we moved to Huntingfield Beach for a BBQ lunch and a play. It’s one of the five beaches on the north side of Magnetic Island only accessible by boat.
Kalyra and I swam to shore for a bit of shell collecting and after lunch, all the adults had a go at jumping off the roof into the water. Kalrya was our biggest cheerleader and we became just that little bit cooler as parents in her eyes!
We then cruised back home via the western part of the island which is vastly different from the other rocky side. This one is more mangrove and sharky! We trawled the whole way home but the fisherman didn’t pull anything in.
It was a really fun day out. Michael was great – full of interesting stories and grew up on Maggie so had lots of local knowledge to share.
5. Feed the rock wallabies
You can walk around to the rocks at Geoffrey Bay during dusk to feed the many rock wallabies that come bounding down for a nibble on carrots and sweet potato. You can buy a bag of feed from the newsagents next to Arcadia Pub.
6. Walk from Picnic Bay to Hawkings Point’s Lookout
Another great walk is the easy 1.2 km walk from the end of Picnic Bay up to the top of some large granite boulders which are known as the Hawking’s Point Lookout.
The lookout rewards you with views over the island to Nelly and Geoffrey bays, and back towards Townsville.
Be sure to take a walk along the jetty in Picnic Bay to see some great views of the island behind you.
7. Walk from Nelly Bay to Arcadia
One of the only times we ventured out of the Peppers Resort was to walk along the cliff boardwalk from Nelly Bay to Arcadia (5km one way). It’s an easy walk with lovely views.
A great idea would be to walk there for the rock wallaby feeding and then have dinner at Arcadia Pub. Try to time it for Wednesday night when the toad racing is on.
8. Sunset at Horseshoe Bay
If you don’t have a 4WD to get to West Point for the sunset, then Horseshoe Bay is the next prettiest spot. Grab some fish and chips from the takeaway shop, and pull up a palm tree.
9. Spend the day at Alma Bay
The favourite of the beaches for us as a family. There’s a playground here and the beach was really pretty. It’s quite protected and has shallow water for the kids to swim in.
10. Bush breakfast with Koalas
Breakfast that starts with champagne is always a winner. And the kids loved cooking their toast over an open fire.
The Aussie bush breakfast is held in the small wildlife park beside the main hostel area. It’s a cooked buffet breakfast and the koala sits happily munching his brekkie beside you in a small tree.
While you’re having breakfast the rangers bring around lots of wild animals you can hold – snakes, water dragons, lizards, birds, and koalas.
11. Do Nothing, Just Chill
We’d just returned from a beautiful walk to Radical Bay. It was a short thirty-minute hike over the hill from Horseshoe Bay.
Along the way, we saw a small olive snake and we’d worked up a bit of a sweat that made us appreciate the shade of the huge tree overhanging the beach. The girls built sand castles and squealed as the waves chased them in and out of the water. We sat and watched the world go by.
We returned to Horseshoe for sunset with a few hours to spare. There was nothing else to do but sit.
The discomfort of doing nothing was overwhelming. So I got up and moved to the palm tree leaning over to kiss the sand. I moulded into the tree and lay there for the next hour doing nothing. Maggie time grabbed me. This is how I used to do it – before kids made rushing the norm.
I’d slip into a hammock for hours enjoying the gentle swinging with a good book and a softly setting sun. One of my favourite activities had become a long-lost friend. There’s no space for swinging when you’re a parent.
I was lucky enough to have stolen this hour on the tree. The kids had found a friend and because I had no other distractions I could just slip into space and be there.
If you can stay long enough on Magnetic Island you’ll soon find yourself shifting into that zone of nothingness filled with beingness.
We soon discovered the joy of simple things.
12. Check out the Museum of Underwater Art
Since Magnetic Island resides in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, snorkelling and diving tours are in no short supply.
However, if you’ve already seen the Barrier Reef and want to do some snorkelling, perhaps you’d be interested in seeing something a little more unique.
The Museum of Underwater Art is exactly what it says on the tin. It’s an underwaters museum of mesmerizing sculptures that reside underwater, and have been taken back by the ocean and provide a home for corals to thrive.
It’s the only underwater museum in Australia.
Its ‘Coral Greenhouse’ at John Brewer Reef has won the silver award at the Australian Street Art Award’s, in the Best Sculpture Park or Trail.
The pieces were created by Jason deCaires Taylor, and were built to inspire and educate about reef conservation. The statues have been purposely built to allow for coral to grow, and to help support reef restoration.
13. Visit Rocky Bay
Magnetic Island is not short of small and hidden beaches, but if you want somewhere more secluded and quiet, this beach is for you.
It’s located on the south-eastern side of Magnetic Island between Picnic Bay and Base Backpackers.
To get to it, you need to walk down a rocky terrain to reach the beach.
Once you arrive, you’ll be blessed by a gorgeous, sheltered beach with light waves and rock pools at low-tide.
This is the perfect beach to bring a book to and to just sit and chill for a while.
Places to Eat on Magnetic Island
Eating out is a little expensive on Magnetic Island so be prepared. You know the deal, it’s an island. But here are a few places we really enjoyed.
Picnic Bay Hotel
We came here for lunch and a cold beer – and got beautiful views and a nice pub lunch. The burgers are especially impressive.
Food is decently priced and typical pub grub with big and tasty servings – possibly the best salt & pepper squid we’ve ever had. Combine it with one of the live music or frog racing evenings. Oh, and there’s a swimming pool for those hot muggy days.
Noodies on the Beach (For Mexican Food)
We found this to be too overpriced for what you got. But, if you’re a Mexican fan, you’ll probably like it. The setting along the main drag of Horseshoe Bay is nice, and if you buy the right drink special you’ll get a sombrero!
Nourish Organic Cafe
Lovely coffees here, but a bloody long wait to get them.
They also do a decent breakfast. Kalyra said it was the best pancakes she’s ever had. It’s still not my idea of a true healthy cafe – milk doesn’t belong in nourishing smoothies unless it’s almond or coconut.
Thai Restaurant at Bungalow Bay Selina
The Thai at the Selina (Formerly YHA Backpackers) is really good and quite cheap for Maggie.
The menu is not extensive but they do have pizza at the bar too if that is more your grub of choice.
Places to stay on Magnetic Island
Here are just a couple of places we recommend staying on Magnetic Island. We have stayed at each of these places and can vouch that they were great places to stay.
Bungalow Bay Selina, Formerly YHA Backpackers
If you’re looking for a place to rest on the cheap, or perhaps somewhere that base backpackers, then the Bungalow Bay Selina (formerly the YHA) is the place to be.
You get to stay in one of these cute little bungalows, while mingling with other travellers in their open-air communal areas.
It’s nestled in Horseshoe Bay, just a short walk from the beach. There’s also an outdoor deck bar serving food and drinks and an outdoor pool.
Peppers Blue on Blue Resort
If you want more of a comfortable, lux apartment stay on the marina at Nelly Bay, Peppers Blue on Blue is for you.
We loved it and definitely suited our need to chill for a while and catch up on work. Again, stay with us as we’ll share more photos and notes about it in an upcoming post.
How to Get to Magnetic Island
To get to Magnetic Island, you will need to catch the Sealink ferry from Townsville’s Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Terminal on Magnetic Island.
The ferry is a vehicle ferry, so you can rent your car in Townsville if you don’t have your own.
The ferry takes just 40 minutes and leaves several times a day, seven days a week.
More North Queensland Tips
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The event will mark the 35th anniversary of the revival of this annual custom. Last year, Riding of the Marches was unable go ahead due to the pandemic.

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Melina, the main character in this story is a girl named Melina. She has three very important qualities on the scale of the story: she has amazing bodycurvesand she loves to have parties with guys and girls... and she will do anything to take her bodycurves tosuch parties! Melina was thrilled to learn about the party from Veronica about the party in the castle. Despite the fact that it is through the dangeorus desert, the dark forest and many other obstacles, she will not be stopped by her friend! You can help Melina look her best by dressing up in different hairstyles. Remember that Melina will jump farther if you hold down the spacebar button for longer.
This parody minigame is about extremely long (very, very long!) Rapunzel, a blonde-haired girl who has long hair will once again meet her favorite characters. However, the story will be slightly different than the cartoon "Tangled". Rapunzel is now of legal age. She's eager to go outside, but her mother Gothel won't let her leave unless she answers all the questions in the quiz. As you probably guessed, this quiz is yours to solve. Many of these questions will have to do with Rapunzel's fairy tale in some way. The fun part begins after you complete the quiz task. This is the time when the parody genre will change into a hentai minigame.
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You will feel comfortable playing this game if you're familiar with games like 512 and 1024. Keep an eye out for plates that have the same number and click to increase the value. The more expensive the number, the more high-end you'll experience... as well as the less clothes that remain on our gorgeous blonde model. The game's format allows you to easily play it on a large monitor or even on your phone. You can also find more minigames based on striptease on our website.
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Holly wakes up in the hospital and can not remember anything, except her name. She checks out and is given a note that was written by the person who checked her in. Now she is out in a strange land. She is going to meet lots of people some whom will help her in her journey and some who just want her for their own selfish sexual pleasure. There's a secret boss hidden somewhere and there are some clues as to how to find it. Beating it will give you a few spoilers involving the story in upcoming games.
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This relationship has been precarious from the start, and it seemed only a matter of time before cable companies would wake up to the fact that forging licensing deals with Netflix could indirectly help put them out of business.
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Investors in legacy media companies have begun to worry they are fueling a competitor and endangering their long-term business model by signing exclusive deals with Netflix, even if those deals are big moneymakers, Bloomberg reports.
Recent comments from James Murdoch, who heads up 21st Century Fox, reference a shift in tactics. "Certainly the business rules around how we sell to SVOD (subscription video on demand) providers are changing, and our thinking is evolving," Murdoch said. Fox has begun to deal more with Hulu, a Netflix competitor that Fox owns part of and that lets Fox control the advertising, according to Bloomberg. Fox has given Hulu exclusive rights to shows on one of its cable channels, FX.
Netflix has certainly not been ignorant of this shift, which may be why it has placed such an emphasis on original content like "Orange Is the New Black" and "House of Cards."
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LINCOLN — Nebraska posted a significant milestone last week in the battle against COVID-19, injecting its 1 millionth dose of vaccine.
By Sunday, the total number of shots administered stood at 1.1 million, after health officials gave 136,000 doses last week alone, according to federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data analyzed by The World-Herald.
Last week’s shot total includes a day when health officials gave 33,000 inoculations, a new record day for the state, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts said Monday.
The state also is approaching another milestone, with 48.5% of Nebraskans 18 and older — a total of 707,000 people — having gotten at least one shot, putting Nebraska at 19th best among states in that category. Nine states now have reached the 50% mark for the percentage of their 18-and-older populations that have gotten at least one shot.
In addition, some 450,000 Nebraskans, or 31%, now are fully vaccinated. That puts the state at 16th best. The state also ranks well — No. 9 — in terms of getting shots into its most vulnerable 65-plus population, with almost 70% of those older Nebraskans now fully vaccinated.
The continued momentum on vaccination comes as cases in the state increased again and health officials warned Nebraskans that it’s too early to abandon masking, distancing and avoiding large gatherings.
The 2,395 new cases of COVID-19 recorded last week were up 28% from the 1,872 reported two weeks earlier, according to CDC data.
Nebraska’s growth rate is more than 2.5 times the national rates in that time and ranks 14th highest among the states. Nebraska also stands out in the region, with most of its neighbors, including Iowa, having seen cases fall in the past two weeks.
Whether the uptick is the start of a third surge of cases in the state still is not clear. Cases remain a third of what they were at the beginning of the year and far below the peak seen last fall. But they are approaching the levels the state saw during its first peak last spring.
Ricketts noted that the state’s positivity rate has increased over the past couple of weeks. The positivity rate was 6.2% on Saturday, compared with 4.9% on March 27.
Hospitalizations, too, have increased during that time from a low of 102 on March 29 to 168 on Monday. Ricketts, however, noted that those figures have been stable over the past six to eight days.
Ricketts and a top state health official also reassured Nebraskans of the safety of the COVID vaccines, following reports of a Douglas County resident suffering blood clots after a vaccination.
The case was reported Friday and is being investigated by county, state and federal health officials, said Felicia Quintana-Zinn, the deputy director of public health for the Department of Health and Human Services.
She said the Douglas County resident developed blood clots about two weeks after getting the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The person remains in “guarded condition” at the Nebraska Medical Center.
But Quintana-Zinn said there is no evidence that the vaccine caused the blood clots. Nationally, there have been fewer than 10 reports of similar problems with any of the three vaccines that have emergency approval for use in the United States, she said.
Among the 40,000 people participating in the trials of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, there were blood clots reports in 14 vaccinated people, or .06% of those who got the vaccine, she said. Among those who got a placebo, there were 10 reports of blood clots, or a rate of .05%.
“Close monitoring of the safety data has not revealed any concerning patterns regarding these rare medical events,” she said.
Ricketts emphasized the message. More than 2,200 Nebraskans have died from COVID-19, a rate of just over .1% of the state’s 1.9 million residents.
“The key message here is all these vaccines are safe and effective,” he said. “You’re going to be at much greater risk from getting COVID than you are from some of the side effects these vaccines have.”
Getting the vaccine, he stressed, also is an important step to protect family and friends.
“Ultimately, this is how we get back to normal life and get through this pandemic, is by getting people vaccinated,” he said.
Nebraska, meanwhile, has seen an increasing number of cases of COVID-19 caused by variants, a total of 237 such cases as of Friday. The most commonly found is the variant that originated in the United Kingdom. Studies suggest it is more contagious than the original strain, may cause more severe illness and affect younger people. However, all three vaccines used in the U.S. are effective against variants found here, particularly when it comes to preventing serious illness and death.
Health officials also announced Monday that they had identified the state’s first case of the New York variant of COVID-19, known as B1.526, in a Douglas County resident.
The variant has been spreading throughout the United States, particularly in the northeast. While it’s still being studied to determine its contagiousness and severity, health officials expect that vaccination will remain effective against it.
Surveillance for variants has increased in recent weeks. The Nebraska Public Health Laboratory can sequence the genomes of more than 100 samples a week and Creighton University now can sequence nearly 100 samples a week. Genetic sequencing is necessary to distinguish variants from the original virus.
Quintana-Zinn said state health officials had identified 122 possible vaccine breakthroughs as of Friday, cases in which Nebraskans tested positive 14 days after completing their vaccination series.
That represented .03% of the 428,000 Nebraskans then fully vaccinated, showing the vaccine is working for more than 99% of those who have received it.
Only three residents have been hospitalized with infections after being vaccinated, she said. That represents .05% of the 6,390 Nebraskans hospitalized with COVID-19 during the pandemic. No COVID-19-related deaths have occurred among vaccinated Nebraskans.
Locally, cases and hospitalizations in Douglas County also have ticked up in the past several weeks.
New weekly cases have nearly doubled in the past three weeks, going from 621 for the week ending March 21 to 1,136 last week.
A total of 136 people were hospitalized locally with COVID-19 on Monday, up from 73 on March 29.
Vaccine appointments, however, have become easier to get. The Douglas County Health Department announced that it was making changes at its vaccination clinics to offer more walk-in vaccination opportunities.
Walk-in shots will be available at the Stockyards Plaza clinic at 35th and L Streets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from noon until 6 p.m. Douglas County residents 16 and older now are eligible for the vaccine. Those 16 and older can get the Pfizer shot, but residents must be 18 or older to get the Moderna or J&J vaccines.
Ricketts noted that the number of pharmacies offering shots through the federal retail pharmacy program also has expanded.
CVS Health announced Monday that it will begin vaccinating eligible residents Wednesday at 11 CVS Pharmacy locations in Omaha, La Vista, Lincoln, Grand Island and Norfolk, Nebraska. Appointments will become available for booking Tuesday. Patients must register in advance at CVS.com or through the CVS Pharmacy app. Those without online access can call 800-746-7287.
World-Herald Staff Writer Henry J. Cordes contributed to this report.

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The room fragrance diffuser, while certainly needed, is rarely a well-designed accessory. From clumsy reed diffusers to plug-in air fresheners, there are few non-candle varieties that truly hit the mark.
Thankfully, the latest creation from Cire Trudon, the illustrious French candle company that made tapers for the court of Louis XV, puts its compatriots to shame. Designed by Pauline Deltour, ‘La Promeneuse’ is an elegant fragrance diffuser that comes in the guise of an old-fashioned lantern. Made from grooved, Italian antique glass and paired with brass hardware, a scented cameo is placed atop a brass spoon, before resting in a ceramic dish that’s in turn, heated by a tea light from below. As the wax cameo melts, one of eight iconic Cire Trudon fragrances is released gradually and perfumes the room.
Deltour’s design cleverly riffs on Cire Trudon’s centuries’ old heritage – not only by incorporating classical cameos, but also in its charmingly nostalgic lantern shape. Minimally rendered in contemporary materials however, La Promeneuse (which translates as ‘the walker’) is a must for the modern age. Each delicate cameo and tea light lasts up to eight hours and is easily replaced with the aid of the brass spoon, which helps remove the melted wax. With eight of Cire Trudon’s most recognizable scents to choose from, this accessory will undoubtedly be put to good use.
Made from grooved, Italian antique glass and paired with brass hardware, a scented cameo is placed atop a brass spoon, before resting in a ceramic dish that’s in turn, heated by a tea light from below. Watch the diffuser in action here.
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Dozens of spices for your kitchen exist. Even more when you consider spice mixes. For aspiring cooks, however, there are a few must-have spices that are more common. This list is about highlighting those so you know where to start in filling your spice rack.
A full spice rack is a great kick-off to preparing meats like chicken or tasty desserts such as cinnamon-heavy apple pies. Here are our recommended top spices to include in your spice collection at home.
Sage is high in antioxidants, can lower blood sugar, and is a herb rather than a true-blue spice. Adding sage to an already savory dish can help give it a pine-like flavor. Sage is sometimes referred to as a combination of the aromas and tastes of eucalyptus and citrus.
Basil is a spice that’s packed with all sorts of vitamins and minerals. It’s used a lot for its sweet flavour and its ability to preserve and enhance certain profiles already present. Basil’s a very common herb to pair with beef as it has a peppery and slightly minty taste. This creates a combination of flavors that work surprisingly well together.
Onion powder is a great spice to have in your spice rack. A basic kitchen flavoring, add a little where you see fit in your meals. It’s an interesting way to heighten tastes without overpowering what’s already naturally there. For meat dishes like chicken, meatloaf, and shepherd’s pie, a little onion spice works.
Allspice is a common addition to spice mixes. If you wish to create your own or enjoy food experimentation, allspice is handy to have. In terms of what it is, allspice is a combination of cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg.
Oregano is a very healthy and potent herb that is high in antioxidants and is an excellent anti-inflammatory. As a spice, it is common to pizzas, pasta sauces, and similar tomato-favourite recipes. It can also be combined with olive oil to create customized oregano oil, Italian-style vinaigrettes, and marinades for meats like beef and chicken. Include oregano in your kitchen spice storage.
Cinnamon is a delicious and healthy spice that can help reduce heart disease risk factors, regulate blood sugar, and tastes splendid. Cinnamon mixed with a little sugar can make any dessert all the more desirable.
Chili powder is a combination of cumin, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, and hot cayenne pepper. In its traditional red, chili powder is used in a lot of Latin American dishes but is also commonly applied to grilled meats, stews, soups, beans, and vegetables. Chili powder is one of the best spice rack options.
Garlic powder is a common additive to Asian and European dishes. It’s a spice also featured routinely in dry rubs and spice blends particularly with meats. A garlic powder spice will give you the flavor of garlic without having to go through the labor of preparing it.

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Last week I was assisting an awesome class with Chef Jill Burns on Inflammation. I usually really dislike chia pudding… and that’s putting it mildly! Something about the texture doesn’t sit well with me. But, this chocolate chia pudding we made was out of this world! I made a few changes to make the recipe a little simpler and reduced the sugar. The thing that’s different about this chia seed pudding recipe is that you heat the liquid ingredients. This helps the chia seed absorb more of the moisture. I don’t know why I never thought of that! Anyway 🙂 I promise you, it’s delicious!
Not only is it delicious, but it has some beneficial properties! Especially when compared to a typical dessert. Chia seeds are a good source of fiber, protein, calcium, antioxidants, and omega-3s. Omega-3 fatty acids are especially important when it comes to inflammation. The most common place we hear about Omega-3s is from fish (or fish oil supplements). However, there are some plant-based sources of Omega-3s (like chia seeds). Omega-3s not only reduce inflammation, but they also seem to help lower the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and arthritis. I say it’s worth incorporating them into your diet!
And, if you have dietary restrictions, this recipe is pretty safe. It’s gluten free, vegan, soy free, dairy free, vegetarian, paleo, low carb, refined sugar free and I’m sure the list could keep going! Ha! Enjoy and let me know what you think!
Chocolate Chia Pudding
2.5 tbs cocoa powder
3/4 tsp vanilla
5 tbs chia seeds
1/4 cup maple syrup (feel free to add the maple syrup tablespoon by tablespoon to your desired sweetness – there are 4 tablespoons in 1/4 cup)
2 tbs almond or peanut butter
pinch of salt
Whisk the liquid ingredients and cocoa powder together in a saucepan.
Once well incorporated, add the chia seeds and stir.
Cook on low heat until the chia seeds have expanded and aren’t crunchy anymore.
Put in ramekins or small serving bowls (or tupperware!) and put in the fridge to set.
For a little extra fun, serve topped with toasted nuts, coconut, berries or cocao nibs.
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Coin Master is a free, single-player, casual mobile game developed by the Israeli company Moon Active. The goal of Coin Master is to win coins in order to upgrade items and build villages. It was released in 2015 for iOS and Android. The character of Coin Master is the pig that appears in all of the game's events and promotional art. There are plenty of additional characters throughout the gameplay.
Users must spin to win coins in order to build their own game villages or attack the villages of other players. Coins can also be obtained by raiding another player's fortune or attacking another player's village.
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NEW YORK CITY (WIVB) — Chris Collins was elected to four terms in Congress, but this week resigned, and then admitted his guilt in an insider trading case. An upcoming pre-sentencing investigation will determine just how drastically his life could change moving forward.
Sentencing guidelines call for Collins to receive about four years in prison, but the judge has discretion to hand the now-convicted felon whatever sentence he feels appropriate. The maximum sentence for each of the two counts Collins pleaded guilty to is five years apiece.
Judge Vernon Broderick is currently waiting for federal probation officers to complete a pre-sentencing investigation into Collins. They have time, as his sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 17, 2020.
Collins through letters sent to New York’s governor and House of Representatives leadership made clear on Monday his intent to resign as representative of New York’s 27th Congressional District. With a homebase of Clarence, Collins won four terms to Congress as a Republican and before that, was the Erie County Executive following a business career.
While serving in Congress, Collins also was on the board of Innate Immunotherapeutics Limited, an Australian biotechnology company. Upon learning about the negative results of some clinical trials for the company, Collins admitted to calling his son Cameron, who then allegedly informed his fiancee’s father, Stephen Zarsky.
When approached by the FBI, Collins admitted in court that he “falsely denied to the agents that [he] had told [his] son Cameron about the drug trial results.”
Both Cameron Collins and Zarsky are due Thursday in federal court for a change of plea hearing.
As for Chris Collins’ former constituents in the historically GOP-leaning district, which spans sections of eight counties, three Republicans had prior to this week declared their intentions to run for the seat in Chris Jacobs, Rob Ortt and Beth Parlato. David Bellavia has been asked about his interest in running even prior to being awarded the Medal of Honor.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has expressed interest but not yet declared a special election, which would have to be held at least 70 days later.


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As you start thinking about retirement, you may envision relaxing on a beach, volunteering for a community organization, or spending more time with your loved ones. But as you’re making plans for what your retirement will bring, planning for your future care and how you will finance it should also be top of mind. Researching care options and what those options cost now will prepare you for what’s to come, so you can limit stress and live your best life well into your golden years.
You may not be able to predict what kind of care you’ll need as you age, but the National Institute on Aging has identified the following as potential risk factors for needing long-term care:
- Age: Risk generally increases as you get older.
- Gender: Women are at higher risk than men, primarily because they often live longer.
- Marital status: Single people are more likely than married people to need help from a paid caregiver.
- Current health and family history: Your genetics can increase the chances that you’ll develop a health disorder or disease.
- Lifestyle: Poor diet and exercise habits can increase a person's risk for needing long-term care.
As you consider these factors, keep an open mind about how you will address your care needs, especially as they change over time. Here are some common options and costs to help guide you with your care planning and financing.
Skilled nursing care
Skilled nursing care facilities charge different rates based on your accommodations and state of residence. Costs range from $225 per day or $6,844 per month for a semi-private room to $253 per day or $7,698 per month for a private room.
With a national average cost of $3,628 per month, assisted living facilities can be less expensive than skilled nursing care or nursing homes. This type of care allows you to maintain your independence but receive help with basic personal care.
Although rates vary from state to state, the average cost of home healthcare aides nationwide is $20.50 per hour, and the average cost of homemaker services or companion care is $20 per hour.
Adult daycare and adult day healthcare
Adult daycare costs an average of $25 to $100 per day, depending on the level of service provided. Although the terms “adult daycare” and “adult day healthcare” are often used interchangeably, they are not the same. Adult day healthcare can be more expensive, since it offers a higher level of care, including medical services. Your costs for adult daycare will likely depend on your income level.
Paying for care
Although you may be in good health now, future care planning is still important. If you are qualified to receive coverage, a Short-Term Care insurance policy may be an ideal solution to help you cover the cost of care you may need as you age. It’s a good idea to invest in this type of insurance while you are healthy, as some pre-existing conditions may disqualify you for coverage in the future.
You could also start saving for these expenses now by opening a flexible spending or health savings account, or by saving or investing your money as part of your overall retirement plan.
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I am also an avid film photographer looking to develop my portrait portfolio. Looking for people of all ages, interests and backgrounds within London to photograph.

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LIFE SOUNDTRACK: Frank Tovey – Civilian
Frank Tovey became famous under the name Fad Gadget in the 80s as a pioneer of experimental electronic music, who as one of the first used industrial noises to augment his sound. I discovered him through his ’83 single Collapsing New People off the album Gag, which features some great songs, but is all in all a mixed bag. After that he began to release music under his own name. Civilian came out in 1988 and if I remember correctly, I bought it at WOM in Munich, a gigantic record store, which featured hundreds of turntables to listen to albums on the spot.
It became my favorite album for quite a long time. It is, according to the liner notes, mostly recorded with percussive instruments, which gives it a unique sound. I’ve always liked Frank Tovey’s voice and, listening to it today with more understanding for the lyrics, I still find Civillian a great record today with From the City to the Isle of Dogs and The Brotherhood being some of my favorites songs.
The one song I’ve never liked too much is Bridge Street Shuffle, so I was quite disappointed when Frank Tovey chose to make it the anchor of his follow up Tyranny & the Hired Hand a year.


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info2h1 got their new logo design by running a design contest:
Creat a powerful, loving Border Collie (this is a dog breed) breeder logo
Check out info2h1's Logo design contest…
Animal & Pet
We are Boder Collie breeders. We breed sportive, intelligent, athletic dogs. Our focus is on healthy dogs with a lot of energy. Our Job as physical therapists for dogs supports that focus. But we are also very loving dog parents and also want to show that point.
We uploaded some pictures of our border collies for inspiration. The logo should involve a border collie like ours or the shape of a border collie in some way. It would be nice to see something with a motherdog and a puppy.
Every design category has flexible pricing for all budgets. Logo design starts at $299.
Full copyright with production-ready files for digital and/or print.
It all began with a design brief.
A quick, interactive guide helped them understand their design style and captured exactly what they needed in their logo design.
Designers across the globe delivered design magic.
info2h1 collaborated with designers to refine their ideas
When design entries come in, you can rate them so designers know what you’re looking for in your logo design.
99designs has great collaboration tools so you can pinpoint and capture your ideas
And then… they selected a winner!
Along the way, they met lots of talented designers…
We think contests are a super fun way to get design.
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OWN THE ART behind Arts & Minds! 10 brilliant works of art (and mind) to be auctioned off at the Arts & Minds Cocktail Gala which is on NEXT Thursday, May 31 on the rooftop of 480 Queen Street, hosted by leading Australian commentator and host Meshel Laurie with 10 incredible artworks for auction, in a celebration of mental health awareness.
Arts & Minds gives artists living with mental health challenges, the opportunity to create, share and sell a work of art – via a range of captivating platforms. It’s a shining light in a world that so often relegates certain conversations to the shadows.
The program paired 5 emerging artists, all who have been affected by mental health issues, with 5 established artists. The five emerging artists are Ipswich-based indigenous artist Ailsa Walsh, the Gold Coast’s Samuel Dunn, Marie Robertson from Brisbane, Woombye’s Liz Pepper and Spectator Jonze from Eight Mile Plains. They have been paired with five leading and established Queensland artists in Sean Leahy, Matt Stewart, Tracey Keller, Tracey Eaton and Aunty Denise Proud. The paired artists worked at the same time, and to the same brief to create their pieces.
Check our their stories and artwork below
Marie Robertson – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8KVhytGeSk
Spectator Jonze – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYJnBCmXkCA
Sam Dunn – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd8v6S8ip2E
Liz Pepper – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATqa1_qVYDc
Ailsa Walsh – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44yHTFj4ofk
Arts&Minds Cocktail Gala 2018
Thursday May 31 – 6pm to 9pm at The Grove, Level 32 at 480 Queen Street
TICKETS ARE $55 each
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Every day of the week, a CNNHealth expert doctor answers a viewer question. Friday, it is Dr. Melina Jampolis, doctor specializing in nutrition.
Question asked by Julie S. from Chicago, Illinois
What do you know / say about chia seeds? Are they really a “superfood?” “
There is no real definition for a “superfood”, it really is just a marketing term, but the foods mentioned in this category often contain above-average amounts of health-promoting nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and most importantly phytonutrients (plant-based nutrients). Based on this definition, chia seeds would certainly qualify.
They are an excellent source of fiber and antioxidants, a good source of calcium, a good source of vegetable protein, and a great source of plant-derived omega 3 fatty acid (alpha-linolenic acid) ALA similar to walnuts and flax. . Like all nuts or seeds, they are low in saturated fat and contain no cholesterol, but like all nuts and seeds, they are more calorie dense, 139 calories per ounce, so it is important to watch portion sizes. and consume in moderation.
When chia seeds are combined with a liquid (such as water, milk, juice, or yogurt), they form a gel due to the soluble fiber they contain. This can have some weight loss benefit (although research in this area is scarce) by helping you feel fuller for longer and also by delaying the rise in blood sugar of the foods you eat that contain chia seeds.
As with almost all foods, to get the maximum health benefits, it is best to consume chia seeds whole rather than consuming them as an oil or supplement (grinding them is also acceptable. because they retain all the components of the seed). If you want to try them as part of your healthy diet, they work well as a topping in yogurt or oatmeal, tossed in a smoothie, or used as a binder and healthy fat in baked goods (especially baking. vegan or gluten-free).
But as with any “superfood”, they are part of an overall balanced diet that includes a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, healthy fats and lean protein, and not as a replacement or supplement to a poor diet.


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This class was tough.
The course was very interesting and encouraged in-depth thinking on the first three crusades to the East.
We were required to make weekly blog posts from the points of view of a person from the time period, which helped to deepen our understanding of the history, free from modern day influences.
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Advice for students:
Start studying for the final at least 3 weeks out, in order to understand the first 3 crusades.

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Pediatrics & Genetics
As a parent, watching your child grow and develop is one of the biggest joys of parenting. But there are a lot of factors that can influence a child’s development and health. These factors often create a delicate balance between nature and nurture and can include genetics, family, relationships, experiences, culture, education, nutrition, and much more.
Genetics & Your Child
Any expecting parents can tell you they have given quite a bit of thought to who their baby might look like. Will the baby have dad’s chin? Or mom’s eyes? We know traits like these are inherited within families — we look for them and we talk about them.
The individual instructions, or genes, that determine our traits and tell our bodies how to grow and function, are located on our chromosomes. We are not all the same and not all children will follow the same path developmentally or medically, due in part to the complex interactions between our genes and between our genes and environment.
Some individuals may have differences that impact their development that cause difficulties in how they function day-to-day. These are called developmental disorders and may include mental and/or physical difficulties. Examples include developmental delays, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, hearing loss, vision impairment, and many others. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 1 in 6 (~17%) children in the United States have a developmental disorder.
Do you have questions about your pediatric health and the role that genetics can play? Talk with one of our genetic counselors.
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“The right to work.”
at least this age
When I was a young child I wanted to start earning. But due to the strict labor laws that we have in this country, that prohibited me from working when I wanted to. But you are allowed to have a work permit with the parent’s consent at the age of 12. Only in certain jobs can you be this age, like delivering newspapers. but if you want to work in a lot of other places you have to be 16 years old. But working anywhere is allowed upon your 18th birthday. Will we ever see for certain circumstances a much younger person able to earn? Like, why can’t an 11 year old work at a fast food restaurant?
rules are made to not be broken
Once upon a time in American history, the child was not able to just stay home and play as children do today. You had to work and provide some form of income for the family. There was no sitting around and doing nothing. It didn’t matter if you were a farm hand, or some kids in the distant past worked in the factory along side their parent. But then all these rules had to be put into place to guarantee that the child would not only be safe, but insure that they would not be taken advantage of for the their labor. Also, the health of a young child working in a factory would mean a short life expectancy. This could prove to be negative on our society in the long run.
odd jobs are totally fine
Now, if you are open to allowing your child to make money cutting the grass of neighbors, fine. This is generally the first job that all kids have early on in life. Other jobs include shoveling the snow or running errands for people. This is the introduction into being able to see a hard days work. It will give your child an open eye into what they don’t want to do in life, or do in life.
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June 10, 2013 New York
There was plenty of vacation-friendly ease among the pajama sets, polo tops, and "ROCHAS" logo sweaters tied around the models' waists, like gift-shop swag from some high-fashion resort. Still, you came back to the crabby eveningwear. It summed up the poles of Rochas: the baroque and the burlesque. It's there in Zanini's silk piqué ball gown with a T-shirt thrown on top; in the A-line skirt, a standout from Fall redone in waterproof, silk-lined vinyl; and in the new technique, dubbed pressata, to achieve a crumpled look in silk. The secret? It's not an embossed pattern or fabric treatment. It's simply crumpled silk, three times as much as would make a normal skirt. Waste not, want not. Now that's luxe.


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It seems there is a competition between the cities and towns in the Champagne area as which is the most authentic champagne town. In the middle-ages Troyes was the capital of Champagne. Not sure if that is the reason the outline of the town is in the shape of a champagne cork. (In my opinion you must have consumed at least a bottle to identify the cork from an aerial photo!) However, the town is also called the “town of ten churches” but for most people in the neighbourhood the town is best known for its factory outlets of famous brands. In other words: Shopping!
Walking between the half-timbered houses on the picturesque cobbled street you constantly have to stop gawping at all the history. So much of the town has been preserved, and it is jaw dropping to think of the hundreds of years that have passed since some of the houses were built until today. If those walls could talk…
Some of the buildings are listing precariously, and the building techniques of the time allowed for buildings to lean “backwards”. I think some of current day builders in South Africa are reverting to old techniques with walls that are supposed to be straight following strange curves – especially in our house.
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RIGA - The Treasury has raised another EUR 1 billion in international markets as it continued to boost its financial resources, LETA was told at the Finance Ministry.
On Monday, the Treasury raised EUR 1 billion by placing a new three-year bond issue, maturing in 2023, with a 0.209 percent yield rate and a 0.125 coupon.
"The Treasury today managed to make a successful deal in international financial markets, thus increasing government finances for further measures to stimulate the economy and support residents in order to overcome the impact from the Covid-19 crisis," said Finance Minister Janis Reirs (New Unity).
The Latvian bonds were bought by investors mainly from European countries, for instance, asset management companies and banks from Germany, Austria, France, the UK and Scandinavia. The investors' total demand for the bonds exceeded EUR 1.4 billion. The bond issue was arranged by Barclays, J.P. Morgan and Societe General.
As reported, the government has so far earmarked nearly EUR 3 billion for the mitigation of the negative impact from the Covid-19 pandemic.

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After an interesting season, The Amazing Race 15 will be wrapped up tomorrow night. I personally cannot wait to see who walks away the final victor.
If you’ve never had a chance to check out The Amazing Race, don’t wait any longer! It’s like the best of all reality television, with tame drama and more focus on the relationships of the partners and the actual race. The Amazing Race 15 features 12 teams of two, with a pre-existing relationship, in a race around the world. They have to complete various activities, depending on where they are located. Their challenges are usually location specific.
In the final three are the amazing Meghan and Cheyne, Brian and Ericka, who are incredibly lucky, and Sam and Dan, who aren’t afraid to play dirty.
The race takes place in “legs”. Each leg of the race is usually in a new city, often times they travel much farther. After Leg 11, Flight Time & Big Easy (the Harlem Globetrotters who were partners in this race) were the ninth and final team eliminated but were not sent to the villa. The End City is revealed to be in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Tomorrow’s finale episode is going to be amazing. I am rooting for Meghan and Cheyne, they’ve managed to be in first many times throughout the race, have incredible team work skills, and really know how to communicate with each other.
Check out this clip of The Amazing Race 15 and don’t forget to tune in to CBS tomorrow night to catch the finale episode!
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The battle continues to rage between drug companies that are trying to make as much money as possible and insurers trying to drive down drug prices. And consumers are squarely in the middle.
That's because, increasingly, prescription insurers are threatening to kick drugs off their lists of approved medications if the manufacturers won't give them big discounts.
CVS Caremark and Express Scripts, the biggest prescription insurers, released their 2017 lists of approved drugs this month, and each also has long lists of excluded medications. Some of the drugs newly excluded are prescribed to treat diabetes and hepatitis. The CVS list also excludes some cancer drugs, along with Proventil and Ventolin, commonly prescribed brands of asthma inhalers, while Express Scripts has dropped Orencia, a drug for rheumatoid arthritis.
Such exclusions can take customers by surprise, says Lisa Gill, an editor at Consumer Reports' "Best Buy Drugs."
"We've talked to dozens and dozens of people who find themselves at the pharmacy counter, shocked to find out that the drug is no longer covered," she tells Shots. Patients can appeal the decision in individual cases, but that process can be arduous.
CVS Caremark has been the more aggressive of the two prescription insurers, listing roughly 130 drugs on its "we won't pay" list. Express Scripts lists 85 and has a policy of not banning cancer drugs or mental health medications.
The threat of kicking drugs off their covered lists — which are known as formularies — is a powerful way to drive discounts, says Adam Fein, CEO of the Drug Channels Institute and author of a blog on prescription drug markets.
"Exclusions are one reason why discounts have been growing," he tells Shots.
Express Scripts and CVS Caremark only started actively using their lists this way in 2012. Both firms claim they've already extracted huge savings for their customers: the health insurance companies and private corporations who hire them to manage their prescription drug plans.
CVS says its formulary management will save its customers $9 billion over the next five years.
For 2017, the company has excluded nine drugs that it deems "hyper-inflationary" — defined as "products with egregious cost inflation that have readily available, clinically appropriate and more cost-effective alternatives," says Carolyn Castel, a spokeswoman for CVS Caremark.
The company specifically looks at drugs whose prices more than triple over three years, Castel says.
Those drugs include three skin creams that combine an over-the-counter ingredient, such as hydrocortisone or aloe, with a generic prescription drug to make a new and expensive brand name medication.
CVS manages prescription coverage for about 75 million people. For the first time in 2017 it is dropping from its list two so-called biologic drugs — the diabetes drug Lantus and Neupogen, a medicine commonly given to patients undergoing chemotherapy to help boost white blood cells and immunity. Instead, the company will pay for alternatives known as biosimilars. It was an important move; because of the way these drugs are made, biosimilars aren't exact equivalents of the medications they replace.
But that's part of the strategy of formulary exclusions. The managers of pharmacy benefits pit brand-name drugs that treat the same condition against each other, rather than waiting for generic drugs to come on the market and drive prices down.
Express Scripts covers about 85 million people, according to a recent investor presentation. Spokesman David Whitrap says the company tried to avoid excluding drugs; he recognizes the exclusions are an inconvenience to patients.
"Express Scripts will only ask members to switch their medication if there is a clinically equivalent alternative," he tells Shots, "and only if that switch delivers a significant cost savings for their employer."
For patients, the inconvenience can be minor, or it can be a real medical issue.
"From a consumer standpoint, you can wind up with a much bigger headache, with a lot more time invested in trying to sort out your prescriptions," says Gill.
That's because when the excluded medications don't have generic alternatives that pharmacists can substitute automatically, patients have to go back to their doctor to get a prescription for a new drug.
"It's a tricky trade-off," says Jack Hoadley, a professor and researcher at Georgetown University's Institute for Health Policy. "Am I getting enough of a discount to offset the inconvenience?"
Sometimes the drug on the approved list doesn't work as well for some patients as the one that's been kicked off.
"You end up having to switch to a drug that your prescriber thinks is less than optimal for treating your particular health condition," Hoadley says.
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If you're regularly taking prescription medication, you might want to check with your insurance company to see if those medications will be covered next year. The two biggest prescription insurers have released their 2017 lists of the drugs they will no longer pay for. Here's NPR's Alison Kodjak.
ALISON KODJAK, BYLINE: It's an ongoing battle between drug companies trying to make as much money as possible and insurers who don't want to pay. Come January, consumers are going to have to figure it out. That's because the companies that pay for the drugs have added to the lists of medications they won't cover next year. Lisa Gill of Consumer Reports says that can surprise some patients.
LISA GILL: We've talked to dozens and dozens of people who find themselves at the pharmacy counter shocked to find out that the drug is no longer covered.
KODJAK: CVS Caremark and Express Scripts cover more than 150 million people. Together, they've excluded about 200 medications, from diabetes medications to skin cream, that they say aren't worth the price. The companies say the strategy cuts their drug costs and eventually saves consumers' money by reducing insurance premiums. Jack Hoadley's a professor at Georgetown University's Institute for Health Policy.
JACK HOADLEY: For the consumer, it's a tradeoff. Am I getting enough of a discount to offset the inconvenience or the problems I'll face if that particular drug isn't the best drug for me to use?
KODJAK: Some of the medications on the list don't have generic alternatives which pharmacists can substitute without a doctor's approval. So consumers may have to go back to their doctor to get a prescription for a new medication. Hoadley says the new drug might be cheaper for consumers, but it may not work as well.
HOADLEY: And you end up having to switch to a drug that your prescriber thinks is less optimal for treating your particular health condition.
KODJAK: Consumers can appeal to have their preferred drugs covered, but that's not guaranteed. Alison Kodjak, NPR News.
GREENE: I know after hearing that, you're probably wondering if the drugs you take will no longer be insured. Well, you can find links to the lists on NPR's Shots blog at npr.org. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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I recently shared a post titled “Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2024” in the /r/thinkpad section of the Reddit community, featuring 4 device renderings. This post introduces the next generation of Lenovo ThinkPad, named ThinkPad X1 Carbon G12.
While searching for relevant information about the ThinkPad X1 Carbon G12, not much has been found. However, it has been essentially confirmed that the laptop will utilize Intel’s next-generation Meteor Lake processor.
Examining the pictures reveals the first notable change in the trackpad design. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon G12 adopts a trackpad similar to the one found on the ThinkPad Z13, complete with integrated TrackPoint buttons.
From a visual perspective, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 seems to showcase the same reverse notch with a camera bump, reminiscent of the ThinkPad Z series or ThinkPad X13 Gen 4. Lastly, the X1 logo has been removed from the palm rest and now resides on the exterior.


The Long Journey to “Billie”
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“Blonde On the Tracks”: Emma Swift’s Fresh Take on Dylan
Aussie singer Emma Swift was galvanized after discovering Bob Dylan. She puts a unique spin on Bob in the witty “Blonde On the Tracks.”
The Ultimate Winter Jazz Playlist
Few things warm up a drab winter weekend better than some great jazz. From Billie to Nina, Louis to ‘Trane, here’s an essential playlist.
A New Box Set Celebrates Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke ranks among the top singers of all time. An upcoming box set captures his early genius — snuffed out too soon.
A Fire Destroyed Old-Style Master Tapes…And Why We Should Care
In 2008, a fire at Universal Music Group destroyed the irreplaceable work of countless recording artists. We just recently learned just how bad it was. Here’s why it’s a huge deal.