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With COVID — and myths — still a reality, churches pay people cash to get shots
Seven Greater Cleveland churches may be the only ones anywhere that pay people cash to get immunized.
More than a dozen congregations in and around Cleveland are giving $100 to anyone who shows up to get a COVID-19 vaccine shot.
That’s for a first dose. A second dose pays $50; a booster, $25. People also get $25 if they bring a friend.
People are still dying of the coronavirus, even as the pandemic wanes in many parts of the U.S. As of mid-March, for example, Ohio had seen 7,213 reported COVID cases, 376 hospitalizations and 81 deaths (through March 17). In that same period, the county that includes Cleveland had 704 cases, 43 hospitalizations and two deaths.
“So we must be wise,” said the Rev. Michele Teague-Humphrey, senior pastor of Imani United Church of Christ in Euclid. It’s one of the congregations taking a turn hosting “Dollars for Doses” clinics. Besides the ongoing threat from existing strains of COVID, another variant could strike without warning, she said. “We really do not know.”
That unknown — and what people of Imani do know from the pandemic — is why the church signed up as a paying vaccine site.
The program, run by an interfaith organization, Greater Cleveland Congregations, started in February and takes place on selected Saturdays through Sept. 24. Five Baptist and two UCC churches are the sites. Imani’s clinic will be April 2. South Euclid UCC‘s will be on Sept. 10.
One of Imani’s motivations, Teague-Humphrey said, was “just being an African American congregation and seeing the number of people who were impacted by COVID — not only in our congregation but in our community.” She said Imani alone had “members hospitalized, members placed on ventilators” and four deaths since COVID’s onset in 2020.
In Euclid, east of Cleveland, “there were those who readily embraced getting vaccinated because they knew they were at risk or didn’t want to put family members at risk,” Teague-Humphrey said. But even they — especially early in the pandemic — sometimes found it hard to get to the chain pharmacies that were offering COVID shots.
But there were, and still are, vaccine skeptics, too. “Not knowing what’s in the vaccine” is one reason Teague-Humphrey has heard them give. And misinformation in broadcasts and online — even from religious sources — hasn’t helped. “There are those who are teaching that the vaccine is the mark of the beast,” she said.
Teague-Humphrey said multiple approaches are needed to dispel those myths. “My husband and I were vaccinated and shared that from the pulpit,” she said. She has made public appearances — in a COVID panel discussion sponsored by GCC, for instance — and in private conversations. “I try to talk about the idea of loving your neighbor. It’s not just about you. It’s about protecting those around you.”
Those efforts, especially by churches, can make a difference, said GCC Executive Director Keisha Krumm. She called the seven churches serving as Dollars for Doses sites “trusted institutions in their neighborhoods.” The first two clinics in the series — on Feb. 19 and March 5 — vaccinated 377 people, she said. “Sixty-eight percent of the people coming in are getting their first shot.”
Krumm said GCC is funding the program with a $50,000 grant from the Funders Collaborative on COVID Recovery of the Cleveland Foundation, plus $25,000 left over from past grants. She’s looking to raise more money, too, because early turnout has been higher than expected.
GCC ran a much smaller version of the program in the summer of 2021, with a pool of $5,000 from four churches — including Imani. Various organizations around the country have offered other kinds of incentives to get people to take COVID shots: lottery tickets, drawings for scholarships, fishing or hunting licenses, Girl Scout cookies, even free drinks. But Krumm said she was unaware of any other churches offering cash.
Teague-Humphrey said she favors “whatever means we can use to really encourage people to become vaccinated.”
“This COVID – it impacts all of us,” she said. “It doesn’t care about race, religion, economic status. We must all do our part.”
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Griffin and Sabine: An Extraordinary Correspondence, is a charming picture book for grown-ups that is told through a series of removable letters and postcards between the two main characters, Griffin Moss and Sabine Strohem. It is Part 1 of a trilogy by writer/illustrator, Nick Bantock.
Kira and Bill Van Ittersum discuss this trilogy and the highly unusual correspondence between Griffin and Sabine, which includes the unfolding of their uniquely tantalizing love story. At the heart of this podcast are the soul-provoking realizations and personal disclosures—that our moderators feel compelled to make—regarding pieces of their own love story. This is delicious stuff!

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Our High School Developmental Box League is open to freshmen through seniors in High School who want to keep improving to try and get on their varsity team in the spring. This is a great opportunity for non-varsity players to work with our coaching staff on the technical aspect of the game that often gets pushed aside during the season. By focusing on the basics players are able to build a platform from which to grow their experience and skill level.
Player Development is the most important aspect of youth lacrosse, and True is dedicated to helping young athletes realize and reach their full potential. Each session will consist of 15 minutes of instruction followed directly by two 20-minute halves of game play.
True offers some of the best resources in the area for dedicated players to take advantage of on their mission to reach the next level; Box League is one of those resources. Each of our nearly 100 current True alumni playing at Division I, II, and III level programs utilized this league as an off-season workout to stay in top playing condition. Some of the focal points our coaches will hit on each week include: finishing, faking, catching in traffic, deceptive shooting, feeding, dodging in tight confines, cutting, picking, offense, defense, and general game play.

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The IFA exhibition center opened its first expansion phase of its installations. The refurbishment is accessed via Pavillion 1 and represents an investment of 4.9 million euros. The site now has 11 new rooms equipped with the latest technological advances to host conferences and seminars. The new offices have a capacity of between 20 and 220 people and have translation booths, video production, plasma screens and audiovisual control booths. In the central part of the new space is the Ágora, a spacious area for the celebration of trade fairs and conventions which can hold up to 1000 people.
It is one of the most modern exhibition centers in Europe, for its versatility and it acts as a benchmark at international level which places it amongst the ten leading European exhibition centers for its size and diversity of uses. Recently it has been known as the best venue for conferences in Spain. The furniture used carries the Actiu stamp.
In the entrance hall and reception area, several customer service counters have been used from the Informa model. With an avant-garde design combined with metal and glass, they integrate perfectly with the environment with the same materials. The composition is finished with the managerial chair Kados, upholstered in red.
In the meeting rooms, the Arkitek desk has been used, with a striking chrome structure and surface in black glass. The elegant Ikara chair accompanies it, with clean, slim lines finished in a lacquered wood and with an interior upholstery in cream. Exclusive furniture with a selected visual presence.
Meanwhile, the version of Uma with legs and a writing tablet in phenolic offers maximum ergonomic and functional features to the attending public.
In the training classrooms, a multi-purpose desk has been used which offers mobility around the room without the equipment conditioning the distribution. The furniture should fit the needs of the room and not vice-versa. Trama is the solution.
A foldable desk with castors, with a simple and versatile design, which guarantees maximum mobility and creates multiple configurations depending on the activity being performed or the number of attendees. The seating has been given continuity by choosing Uma for these spaces.
Cubic has provided, with modern aesthetics, the filing solution for the different rooms, meeting rooms, training classrooms etc. Some parts of the shelving are closed with sliding doors in black security glass and with an aluminum frame.

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ROG Hyperion GR701 Full Tower Gaming Case from ASUS
The ROG Hyperion GR701 brings an X factor in both form and function that builders around the world have been craving. With support for dual 420 mm radiators, towering video cards, a fully integrated 2-way aluminium graphics card holder, 60-watt device charging and dual front USB-C connectors for compatible ROG motherboards, it is truly a PC chassis in the coveted ROG style.
Left & Right Windows
Premium Materials and Crafting
The GR701 is forged with high-end materials that are given extra treatments and distinctive polishing methods, to deliver the luxurious look and feel that elevates an ROG chassis above its many challengers.
Built for High Airflow
STRUCTURE AND STYLE
The Republic of Gamers is populated by builders who demand the best, and the Hyperion GR701 delivers top-tier cooling potential with support for 420 mm radiators on the top and in the front of the chassis, while four 140 mm PWM fans come pre-connected to an Aura Sync ARGB fan hub.
2 x 420mm
4 x 140mm
A front side air intake can provide ample ventilation to get just the right balance of temperatures for your system and graphics cards. This integrates tightly into a bold new look with features like the distinctive diamond-shaped badge on the front, stamped with the famous ROG logo and surrounded by diagonal slashes.
Multi-Function Device Installation
In between the motherboard tray and the front of the chassis sits an innovative vertical installation area that can support a variety of needs. Builders can mount multiple system fans and 2.5-inch SSDs, or a 360 mm radiator, liquid cooling distribution panel, or a ROG-themed lighting panel.
ROG THEMED LIGHTING PANEL
Ample Cable Management and Routing
FOR A TIDIER CASE
Playing silently or at low volumes is often a requirement, especially at home but more and more on stage or in the studio. To play your amp without a cabinet you need a load box. Two notes is known for the most accurate and feature rich load boxes in the world, using the reactive technology, in other words mimicking perfectly the impedance of a speaker. Your amp will absolutely believe it’s connected to a real cabinet.
Support for Large Graphics Cards
VERSATILE GPU PLACEMENT
This highly adaptive case can fit graphics cards up to 460 mm long and 130 mm thick, both horizontally and vertically. So whether you desire a ROG Strix RTX 4090 or other similar sized card, you will have plenty of room to work with.
RGB Illuminated Front Panel
Builders can optionally activate and customise RGB lighting built into an ROG-stamped front panel section, adding to the wealth of personalisation built into this chassis.
A ROG-THEMED LIGHTING PANEL
This chassis features an internal ARGB lighting panel that communicates the ROG identity to anyone who gazes within, and it can be displayed on the outside if builders want to make room in that spot for fans or SSDs.
Dual Type-C Fast Charging
Data Transferring Speed
The front of any ROG chassis has to offer a host of connectors, and the ROG Hyperion adds to the tradition with two USB Type-C® connectors that can offer up to 20 Gbps of data transfer and up 60 watts of fast charging with a compatible motherboard
TOOL-FREE HINGED SIDE PANELS
To maximise the ease of accessing the interior any time you want, this chassis features a hinged side panel made of tinted glass that simply swings open without requiring any tools, at which point the panel can be lifted up and out of the way if desired.
BUILT-IN GRAPHICS CARD HOLDER
The ROG Hyperion GR701 features a highly refined integrated graphics card holder, whose lightweight anodised aluminium components can be used vertically or horizontally to keep long graphics cards from sagging, and it offers additional compatibility with the ROG Herculx card holder.
To make system maintenance easier, this chassis features a small integrated storage compartment for things like PCIe slot brackets, screws and cable fasteners, so your frequently used widgets are always within easy reach.
Core Chassis Specifications
Case Edition ROG Hyperion GR701
Case Form Factor Full Tower
Motherboard Form Factor
E-ATX (Upto 12″” x 10.9″”)
I/O, Bays & Expansion
Front/Side/Top Panel I/O
1 x Headphone/Mic Combo
1 x LED Control Button
1 x Reset Button
4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C
5 x 2.5″” Internal
2 x 2.5″”/ 3.5″” Internal
Standard Expansion Slots 9
Vertical Expansion Slots 3
Fans & Filters
Fan Bays 7 x 120/140mm
Fans Included 4 x 140mm
Fan Controller/Hub Built-in Fan Hub
Liquid Cooling Support
Front Radiator Compatibility 1 x 120/140/240/280/360/420mm
Top Radiator Compatibility 1 x 120/140/240/280/360/420mm
Bottom Radiator Compatibility
Rear Radiator Compatibility 1 x 120/140mm
Side Radiator Compatibility
Max CPU Cooler Height 190 mm
Max GPU Card Length 460 mm
Cable Routing Space 34 mm
1 x Alternate Side
1 x Main Side
Window Construction Tempered Glass
LED Lighting Functionality
LED Lighting Yes
LED Lighting Emitters Front Panel Addressable RGB LED Lighting
LED Lighting Colour RGB
LED Lighting Support & Control Compatible with ASUS AURA Sync
Power Supply Compatibility
PSU Included No
PSU Wattage (If Included)
PSU 80+ Rating (If Included)
PSU Support ATX
PSU Mounting Location Bottom Mount, Rear
Max PSU Length 240 mm
Chassis Physical Specifications
Chassis Construction Materials
Dimensions 268 x 639 x 659 (WxHxD mm)
Weight 20.8 kg (Approx)


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For our tourists we publish prices for basic foods in Antalya (2017 years).
Spring assortment of products on the market in Antalya has become significantly different from the winter. It has become more various, and the prices for traditional vegetables started to decrease (tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, marrows), appeared "summer" fruits and berries (watermelons, melons, merry, apricots, peaches, nectarine), but the prices are high yet.
The map with the location of food markets by day for a week in Konyaalti (Antalya) (Antalya)
Winter range of products on the market is not much different from the autumn. The market is dominated vegetables (tomatoes, pepper, cucumbers, radishes), but also a lot of fruit, substantially, is a citrus fruit
What's new can buy in the autumn market in Antalya, prices of vegetables and fruits in autumn, assortment in the autumn market in Antalya

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Bee Pollen Granules
Packed with micronutrients and protein, granulated bee pollen makes for a delicious and healthy addition when sprinkled in smoothies or food. Prior to use, soak granules in a small amount of cold water for 12 hours in your refrigerator to lightly coat and crack the shells of the individual pollen grains which increases the rate of absorption from 2% - 7% to nearly 90%.
If unable to soak, granules may be ground into a fine powder for use.
As with any health supplement, consult a physician before starting use.
If you have pollen allergies, bee pollen may stimulate a reaction; use with caution.
Women who are pregnant and/or breastfeeding should not use this product.
Do not give to babies and children under 18 months.
Ratings & Reviews
great priceTodd, Minneapolis, MN
Put it in my cottage cheese with a little honey after Working out. Need itSilvia, New Port Richey, FL
Excellent product.Amelia, Los Angeles, CA
I am a bee pollen guy. 22 lbs !!David, Marysville, WA
Bee Pollen Granules Packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and milk products.
Serving size 8g (~0.3 oz.)
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Store in a cool dry place for up to 1 year. It is ok to refrigerate.
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A senior United Nations investigator will probe the impact of Tory austerity policies in Britain, in the organisation's first visit to a western European country in more than five years.
Professor Philip Alston, the UN's special rapporteur on human rights and extreme poverty, is due to make a fact-finding trip to the UK in the autumn, where he will examine the challenges facing the poorest citizens.
The Australian international law expert recently infuriated Donald Trump's administration through a critical report, where he said the United States was doing little to end huge inequalities faced by 40 million citizens living in poverty.
His visit is the first from the UN body to one of Europe's more affluent nations since a trip to Ireland in 2011, while more recent sorties have included missions to Ghana, the US and Saudi Arabia.
Professor Alston told The Guardian: “The UK has gone through a period of pretty deep budget cuts first under the coalition and then the Conservatives and I am interested to see what the outcome of that has been.
“I am also interested to look at what seems to be a renewed debate on all sides about the need to increase spending at least for some of the key programmes.”
He said the US faces different challenges to Britain, where he said President Trump was deliberately pushing people into ruinous financial circumstances.
“In the UK, things are at a different place where there is no great budget surplus to be mobilised," Professor Alston said.
"Welfare cuts have taken place but there is now an interesting debate on whether they have gone too far and what measures need to be taken to shore up the NHS and other programmes.
“No one is suggesting the conditions in the UK are those of a poor developing country, but every rich country, as my mission to the US showed, has pockets of poverty everywhere.
“The government statistics and a diverse array of civil society organisations would suggest the UK does have important challenges dealing with poverty.”
It comes after more than eight years of austerity imposed first by the coalition and then the Conservative government.
Despite an improved outlook in public finances earlier this year, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) said austerity was "far from over".
John McDonnell, the shadow chancellor, said: “Austerity is a political choice made by Tory-led governments that cut spending on vital public services whilst, at the same time, handing out tax giveaways for giant corporations and the super-rich.
“Only last year, a separate UN investigation concluded that Tory spending cuts trampled on the human rights of disabled people, whilst the IFS forecasts child poverty to hit record levels in the next few years.”
Nearly four million adults have been forced to seek help from food banks due to ”shocking” levels of deprivation, according to a recent poll for The Independent.
A government spokesperson said: “The UK has a close working relationship with UN bodies and is committed to upholding the rule of law and rules-based international system. The UK has a standing invitation to all special rapporteurs, and it is UK government policy to accept and facilitate such visits, and to encourage other UN member states to do the same.
“Household incomes have never been higher and there are one million fewer people living in absolute poverty than in 2010, including 300,000 children. Poverty rates are falling while the employment rate is increasing which is really encouraging, and we’re committed to ensuring that every child gets the very best chances in life.”
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Cardinal Music Productions set to open Catch Me If You Can this weekend, this sneak peek of the performance during a dress rehearsal before it kicks off illustrates what to expect.
Regina’s, Ava Wild, Brodie Moniker, and Bears in Hazenmore (with Windsor’s A Welcome Breeze), are making their way to Phog Lounge for back to back nights of Prairie music.
Walkerville Centre for the Creative Arts students are getting set to take on Hairspray, the popular broadway musical comedy, which will open at the end of this month, for two weekends.
It may have been a chilly Spring day outside, but the wind instruments being played on the stage Sunday afternoon were, as one audience member surmised, “nothing but hot.”
The minds of music students at Corpus Christi Middle School in Windsor were blown away by the high energy funky brass band, My Son The Hurricane’s youth workshop.
April’s picks (The Party & The Insult) for the ongoing WIFF 365 monthly showings might well be described as totally unrelated cinematically exposed urban conflict.
Last Train To Rose City, a vintage vinyl reggae, ska and soul, Ram Jam at Villains Beastro, featuring Hamilton’s DJ Boss Chops, and Chicago DJ Darren Reggae, happens on March 31, 2018.
Mattie Leon, a uniquely Canadian folk and R&B artist, is the featured performer with local musicians Leighton Bain and Sasha Jordan Appler, Friday, March 30, at Phog Lounge.
Pitbull, Blink-182, Sarah McLachlan, Reba McEntire, Russell Peters, Cole Swindell, Bryan Adams, Disturbed, Barry Manilow, and Trevor Noah, with more to be announced.
Bird enthusiasts enjoy the Windsor Symphony Orchestra Music and Migration concert in celebration of spring, migratory birds and PIBO’s research and education outreach.


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One of the more interesting anime-related announcements out of New York Comic Con came from Bandai Namco Pictures, which announced plans for a live-action Hollywood take on superhero anime Tiger & Bunny. The process is in very early stages—they’re still looking for a screenwriter, director, and all the talent involved—but Ron Howard and Brian Grazer are set up to produce the film at Imagine Entertainment.
Masaaki Nozaki of Bandai Namco Pictures understands the difficulty in bringing anime to the big screen with real actors.
“Some of you may feel uneasy about this. Because as we know, not all movies produced from anime have been done well,” said Nozaki. “But for this Tiger and Bunny live action movie, I just have two words: Trust us.”
I’ve been waiting for Cartoon Network to air Tiger & Bunny on their adult swim anime block since its debut. This show was purposely tailor-made for the U.S. market. Hopefully this movie will become a reality, since the likelihood of a Pacific Rim 2, a live-action Akira orEvangelion seem less and less likely every day. And the backlash of a non-Asian (Scarlett Johansson) starring in the live-action Ghost in the Shell could submarine its box office success, thus dooming any possibility of any other live-action anime being made in Hollywood ever being made anytime in the near future.

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The power of rising interest rates to push down house prices has been laid bare in a new graph that shows property values fell within weeks of the first hike to hit Australia in a decade.
Property values were still rising across the combined capital cities in the first months of this year, CoreLogic’s daily home value index showed, albeit at a modest pace as the pandemic property boom petered out.
The first rate rise in May, to 0.35 per cent, had an immediate impact. Values that had been rising at a pace of about 0.3 per cent a month during autumn started to drop into negative territory, the data shows.
After four more interest rate rises to 2.35 per cent, the latest figures show values across the capitals are now down by almost 5 per cent from their peak.
Experts expect more price falls as interest rates continue to rise and the Reserve Bank offers little indication about how much higher rates could go. Some bank economists are predicting rates could get as high as 3.35 per cent before edging lower next year.
CoreLogic research director Tim Lawless said interest rate rises have been the main driver of falling house values, and the new data shows how quickly they started to fall after the first jump in rates.
“It looks like the market was quite sensitive to the interest rate rises … Sydney and Melbourne’s markets were already slowing, but there was an inflection point after a couple of weeks in May,” Lawless said.
“We have seen the decline accelerating, but it appears the rises in August and September have not had as much of an impact as at the start.”
Sydney’s house value falls led the country, down 7.6 per cent between May and September, while Melbourne’s dropped 4.9 per cent over the same time. Brisbane, where values were still rising as other capital cities started to fall, is now showing a sharp drop in values, down 2.9 per cent over the past two months.
Though house values have been falling since earlier in the year, the rate of growth had been slowing since last year, Lawless said, when fixed interest rates began to rise, and the Australian Prudential and Regulation Authority reduced the maximum amount that buyers could borrow.
Wheatley Finance owner and mortgage broker Andrew Wheatley said the calls for refinancing or renegotiating loans have become more desperate from clients over the past few months.
Though many had been getting in touch before the rate rises to try and get a better deal, the messages he was receiving were becoming more urgent.
“There’s a lot of people just getting in touch saying ‘my mortgage payments are getting out of control and I need to talk to someone’,” Wheatley said.
What I’ve [also] noticed in the last three or four months is that people don’t rush in and snap up property quickly,” he said. “Before they had to rush in and buy because the longer it took, the more prices would rise. Waiting six months could cost a buyer an extra $50,000.”
Buyers advocate Cate Bakos said buyers were jittery about the interest rate rises since they began in May, as many realised they qualified to borrow less from the banks and feared stretching themselves too far financially.
“The fear has been elevated by interest rate rises, especially for people that haven’t experienced them before,” Bakos said. “A lot of nervous buyers are applying their own caution and their own buffers, they’ll say ‘the bank said I can borrow $1.6 million, but I don’t want to go over $1.3 million’.”
Commonwealth Bank’s head of Australian economics, Gareth Aird, said more property price falls could be expected as interest rates continued to rise.
“House prices will keep falling until rates stop rising,” Aird said.
Loan values have also taken a hit. Australian Bureau of Statistics data from July revealed loans for residential property had dropped by 8.5 per cent, after a fall of 4.4 per cent in June, he said.
Aird has predicted prices across the country will fall 15 per cent peak to trough during the downturn, while other banks, including ANZ, anticipate prices will fall 18 per cent.
“That’s conditional on rates going up another 50 basis points – so by 25 basis points in October and 25 in November,” Aird said. “If it goes up higher it could change predictions – no one knows how high they’ll take the cash rate, including the RBA themselves, that will determine how far house prices will fall.”
Source: the Sydney Morning Herald


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Today, standing at the Orleans Community Health Center, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer joined hospital officials and employees to announce a major victory through his legislation to extend two Medicare payment programs that are critical to rural hospitals in the GLOW region, which has passed as part of the year-end fiscal cliff deal. These programs, which are crucial to the hospitals, their employees and the rural communities that they serve, expired on September 30th. During a trip to Orleans County three months ago, Schumer vowed to hospital and public officials who depend on this vital funding that he would restore and extend this funding as one of his top end-of-year priorities.
The Low Volume Hospital Program impacts 18 New York hospitals, providing Medicare support to hospitals that are very important to rural communities, but do not necessarily serve a high volume of patients. The Medicare-Dependent Hospital Program provides support to nine hospitals in New York that treat a high number of Medicare patients. If not for Schumer's efforts, specifically related to the Low-Volume program, Orleans Community Health would have lost an estimated $560,000, Nicholas H. Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville would have lost an estimated $233,000, and Wyoming County Community Hospital would have lost an estimated $817,000 in 2013. Schumer's legislation, which he introduced with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), extended these programs for one additional year, and made payments retroactive to September 30th when the programs expired.
"Three rural hospitals in the "GLOW' region have something to celebrate in 2013, with the extension of two critical Medicare programs that help make high-quality health care a continued reality in our local communities," said Schumer. "Orleans Community Health, Nicholas H. Noyes Memorial and Wyoming County Community Hospital are doing top rate work to serve local residents of all ages, and finally this network of rural hospitals again has the critical support from the federal government that it deserves.
"The extension of the Low-Volume and Medicare-Dependent hospital programs will help ensure that the doctor is in for Genesee, Livingston and Orleans county residents, and I'm thrilled to have helped preserve these resources that are pivotal to our community and local economy."
Schumer was joined by Jim Sinner, President and CEO of Orleans Community Health; Amy Pollard, President and CEO of Nicholas H. Noyes Memorial Hospital; and Don Eichenauer, CEO of Wyoming County Community Hospital. This cut would have particularly affected residents and patients across the GLOW region as three hospitals in Orleans, Wyoming, and Livingston counties would have lost an estimated combined $1.6 million annually. These hospitals rely on the Low Volume Hospital Program for their stability and ability to provide high quality healthcare and maintain employment.
"We greatly appreciate the support that Senator Schumer has shown for the people of our region and, in particular, Orleans Community Health," said James Sinner, FACHE, President and CEO of Orleans Community Health. "Last October, he personally stood alongside us and vowed to make this funding a priority. Today, he delivered on that promise. The $560,000 that he preserved will help provide critical funding for the quality of health care our community deserves, while helping ensure that we can retain important jobs within our health system to deliver that care. And the timing of this couldn't be better as we begin a new fiscal year. We can count on this funding for the coming year."
Low Volume Hospital Program:
Low volume hospitals are those that are critical to the community but may not serve a high volume of patients, including Orleans Community Health Center, Nicholas H. Noyes Memorial Hospital, and Wyoming County Community Hospital. Since 1988, the Medicare program has recognized that these hospitals need additional support so that they can continue to provide high quality care to rural communities. A low-volume hospital is defined as one that is more than 15 road miles from another comparable hospital and has fewer than 1,600 Medicare discharges a year.
Medicare seeks to pay efficient providers their costs of furnishing services. However, certain factors beyond providers' control can affect the costs of furnishing services. Patient volume is one such factor and is particularly relevant in small and isolated communities where providers frequently cannot achieve the economies of scale possible for their larger counterparts.
There are approximately 18 hospitals in New York that qualify for the low-volume hospital program.
Schumer's bill extends the additional payments for low volume hospitals for one year.
There are many economic benefits of rural hospitals, as they are often some of the largest employers in rural areas. According to the National Rural Health Association, a closed hospital can mean as much as a 20% loss of revenue for its local economy, a drop in the per capita income and an increase in local unemployment.
Medicare-Dependent Hospital Program:
Congress established the Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program in 1987. There are approximately 200 MDHs in the United States and 7 in New York State. These NY hospitals receive $6.9 million annually from this program. These hospitals are paid by Medicare with a special rate to address the fact that most of their patients are Medicare patients. These payments allow MDHs greater financial stability and leave them better able to serve their communities. A hospital qualifies for the MDH program if it is located in a rural area, has no more than 100 beds, is not classified as a Sole Community Hospital, and has at least 60 percent of inpatient days or discharges covered by Medicare.
This program expired September 30 2012. Schumer's bill extends the program for one year.
The network of providers that serves rural Americans is fragile and more dependent on Medicare revenue because of the high percentage of Medicare beneficiaries who live in rural areas. Additionally, rural residents on average tend to be older, have lower incomes and suffer from higher rates of chronic illness than their urban counterparts. This greater dependence on Medicare may make certain rural hospitals more financially vulnerable to prospective payment.

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We’ve never seen this before, and we can’t quite wrap our heads around the underlying concept of how it works. But if the manufacturer’s claims are accurate, every home should have one of these bad boys plugged in to the wall.
Just because you want excellent audio quality doesn’t mean you want huge speakers or a huge price tag (especially if you live in a smaller, more efficient home). Vers Audio delivers a perfect solution with its sustainably produced 1Q and 2Q sound systems.
Just unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, the Goal Zero Yeti 150 is a solar generator to keep bigger devices like laptops powered up off the grid. It’s a portable all-in-one design that emits no exhaust fumes, unlike gasoline or diesel generators.
Space heaters have come a long way over the years. Modern designs like the Lasko Full Circle deliver some serious thermal performance, and they use far less power than older models. And if using it lets you maintain your entire home at a lower temperature, you’ll trim your utility bills and stay comfortable with less energy.
Several solid-performing solar device chargers have appeared on the market recently. And now the folks at Wenger (the legendary swiss army knife maker) have joined the action with a foldable, all-in-one solar charger and battery pack.
Leaving unused electronics plugged in is a massive source of wasted energy. And while leaving your cell phone plugged in after it’s charged might not seem like a huge power hog, consider US Department of Energy estimates that power vampires account for a whopping 100 billion kilowatt hours of wasted energy each year – costing homeowners billions of dollars. One clever solution is the Bracketron GreenZero device charger, which automatically shuts off power after charging is complete.


I know this topic may have been covered but I'm new here and a search(non-exhaustive) didn't turn up anything on it. I am wondering if anyone knows where an add-on accessory rail(maybe trigger guard-mounted) can be found for the 9mm PT111? Thanks
Nope, that's probably the reason Taurus added the rail to the PT111 G2, they knew people would love to have the rail on this pistol. I've seen some trigger guard mounted laser sights for the G1 like the Crimson Trace.
I was afraid of that. Thanks anyway guys. I will check on the crimson trace laser. I wouldn't mind having a grip-mounted one either, but am not sure if even they are made for the PT111(the vendor @ the last gun show couldn't find one made for it in the catalog).


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I finished Mater and Commander a couple months back, great book but I haven't talked myself into the entire series yet.I just started reading through the Aubrey-Maturin series again. I started and made it about 20% of the way through the 21-book series a couple of years ago, then set it down when I started grad school. It was a long enough break that I felt like I needed to start back at the beginning, but they're just as enjoyable the second time around!
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Sounds like an interesting book for us woodworkers. I click the link to discover " We have run out of stock for this item. " Possible to post the link to the pdf?The Anarchist's Workbench by Christopher Schwarz.
If you dig through this page you'll see that Chris has offered this book up as a free PDF. I'm a woodworker and love building, planning a bench build to act as my base for an electric brewing I'm putting together. Chris has a few books on workbenches, always very detailed and informative.
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Chris has an excellent writing style, and he is very committed to the subject matter as well. There are a few other books in his "anarchist trilogy", all follow the same overall pattern/writing style. Glad you enjoyed it.I spent a couple hours skimming through it and really like his writing style - humorous but loaded with information!
Loved the story, and the film with Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed. Yikes. Would love to see it from the vantage point now, instead of then!
Loudon is about15 miles from our house in France-there's a really great Belgian microbrewerry just outside of Loudun now. I have heard about the "Witches of Loudun" ever since I got married 40 years ago, but none of my inlaws really knew the story so this book has explained it for me. Cardinal Richelieu's walled town(now called Richelieu) is also right there, we got to their town market on Fridays for seafood and cheese.
I never knew there was a movie, but I'm not a movie person. My ADHD makes it almost impossible to sit still long enough to watch a movie. I think the last movie I saw in a theater was the last of the Lord of The Rings movie.Loved the story, and the film with Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed. Yikes. Would love to see it from the vantage point now, instead of then!
I actually had no idea until Thanksgiving day, my wife noticed it and asked me if it was the book I had read and spoke so highly of. The film was pretty true to the book as well, although many details were missing.Now streaming, withGlenn Close and Amy Adams, among others. Haven't seen it and I know it's sacrilegious to see a movie before the book.... still. Amy Adams. Glenn Close.

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Treating patients equitably requires letting them know about their treatment options. There are multi-level challenges to delivering patient-accessible education. This webinar will focus on evidence-based health literacy strategies and tools to enhance accessible and equitable patient education.
Comagine Health invites community partners, physician offices and hospital staff to discuss community-based solutions to managing chronic diseases, decreasing unnecessary emergency department admissions and reducing 30-day readmissions.
In this hourlong webinar, Catina O’Leary, Ph.D., LMSW, president and CEO at Health Literacy Media, will answer the following questions and more:
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Catina O’Leary, Ph.D., LMSW, is president and CEO at Health Literacy Media (HLM). Before joining HLM in 2012, Catina led large-scale research initiatives at Washington University School of Medicine at sites across the U.S. and internationally. Her research interests were in HIV prevention, mental and behavioral health interventions and community-engaged interventions to connect people with medical and social resources aimed at improving health behaviors, preventing illness, and improving overall health and well-being.

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|Chettinad Vadagam Recipe|
Thalippu Vadagam also known as Vengaya Vadagam is an authentic and aromatic spice of Chettinad, made by combining several ingredients like shallots, garlic and whole spices and drying it in direct sunlight. This an aromatic tempering used in many of South Indian and Chettinad dishes like Sambar, Kuzhambu and Kootu. This is my granny's recipe, which is passed on to my mother and to me. You can prepare this in large batches, store them in airtight container for an year and use as required while tempering dishes.
Chinna Vengayam/ Shallots( Small onions)-1 kg
Ulli Poondu/ Small garlic-1/2 kg
Green chilles-1/4 kg
Mustard seeds-50 gms
Split Urad dal/ Split black gram dal- 250 gms
Jeera/ Cumin seeds- 50gms
Fenugreek/ Methi seeds- 20gms
Curry leaves- 8 sprigs
Nallennai/ Gingelly oil- 50gm
Velakennai/ Castor oil- 50gm
Turmeric powder- 4tsp
1. Peel onion and garlic skins.
2. Mince onion, garlic and green chilles in a mixer grinder( should be rough and coarse).
3. To the onion mixture, add rest of the above said ingredients. Mix in both the oils to the mixture and make medium sized balls. Keep these balls in direct sunlight for 10 days. When these balls are fully dried, store it in airtight jars. You can store these vadagam balls for a year.
Tips to prepare
1. Take 2 balls of vadagam, crush them and store it in small container.
2. For using as tempering, to the medium hot oil add 1tsp of crushed vadagam and allow it to turn golden brown, then add the rest of the ingredients.( Do not burn the vadagam as they may turn bitter).


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The dynamic artwork seems to shine in warm colors. Yellow, red, pink, magenta, white and orange hues form an appealing composition with many details and contrasts. The painting becomes lighter from left to right.
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Zip Codes With the Highest Rent
Rents across the country have gone through a period of historical growth in the past two years. According to real estate research firm CoStar Group, rents in the U.S. rose 11.3% last year. In contrast, over the previous five years, gross rents increased by 18.1%.
Rising rent prices are the result of soaring inflation and a squeeze on inventory. This lack of supply relative to demand comes as the number of people seeking to rent has increased substantially during the pandemic, while the number of available properties has been limited by shortages of building materials and other delays in construction resulting from the pandemic. This is the industry laying off the most Americans.
To determine the 50 ZIP codes with the highest rent, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed five-year estimates of median gross rent from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020 American Community Survey. The median gross rent across the United States is $1,096, and in these 50 ZIP codes, rents range from $2,834 to more than $3,500.
California alone is the home state of more than half the 50 ZIP codes with the most expensive rent. Included are some of the highly affluent communities of Silicon Valley, such as Cupertino, Los Altos, and Palo Alto, as well as the most expensive parts of Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Francisco. New York state has the next largest share of expensive ZIP codes, with 10. Most of these are part of New York City, especially lower Manhattan. Massachusetts is third, with five ZIP codes. These are the states with the highest rent.
In the majority of the ZIP codes where rent costs are higher, a higher share of housing units are occupied by renters, rather than homeowners. Nationwide, 35.6% of homes are rental properties. In 20 of the ZIP codes on this list, that share is at least 60%. Part of the reason is that many of these places are highly urban areas, such as lower Manhattan, where most residents live in multi-story buildings, rather than single-family homes.
In other expensive ZIP codes, property is so expensive that most residents are priced out of owning, and thereby are forced to rent. Nationwide, the median home value is $229,800. In the majority of the most expensive ZIP codes to rent, the typical home is worth at least $1 million, and in eight, over $2 million.
While rents in these markets are much higher than the national figure, renting property is actually in many places relatively affordable after accounting for the typical resident’s income. In roughly two-thirds of the ZIP codes on this list, median gross rent accounts for less than 29.6% of the median household income – the national figure of rent as a share of income. In the 10282 ZIP code in Manhattan, which has the eighth highest median gross rent of any ZIP code in the country, that figure amounts to just 14.7% of the typical household income of roughly $250,000 per year. These are the richest cities in America.
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Manuel rests Werth, tweaks lineup
MIAMI -- In the midst of a five-game slide, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel made a pair of lineup changes, looking for a spark.
Jayson Werth wasn't in the starting lineup, with Ross Gload getting the call in right field and Raul Ibanez batting fifth -- Werth's usual spot -- for the first time this season. Third baseman Placido Polanco, who has battled a sore left elbow in recent weeks, also wasn't in the lineup, with Greg Dobbs making just his sixth start of the season there.
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Every year “fashion week” appears on the runways of Paris, New York and London as well as other international venues. Designers present their collections modeled by professionals looking like bored mannequins. These collections are the artistic expressions of what is considered to be the most promising talents and also seasoned textile designers. While some of the fabric creations appear somewhat “over-the-top” they are intended to present the vision of what textile fashion could become. Amazing manipulations of fabrics, dazzling embellishments and rainbows of color combinations can be seen on the “cat walks”.
It may be compared to the reactions from the art salons when paintings from the Impressionists, Surrealists, Minimalists and other forward thinking artists pushed the envelope. Now we view these as masterpieces which reveal windows into the public psyche. Innovation is sometimes disturbing as it removes us from our comfort zones.
But take heart. Couture and ready-to-wear are two different animals, and the history of their rivalry is an interesting study in manufacture, marketing and creative ambitions.
This new addition to my reference library is not “just a history of fashion from the early days of the creation of dressmaking fashion to the development of ready-to-wear manufacturing…Its ambition is to be the story of the creation, the evolution and the implosion of the fashion-related professions.” Dider Grumbach
History of International Fashion, Didier Grumbach, Interlink Boks, Northampton, MA, 2014
There are so many factors involved in the history of fashion and design, many of which, are not widely known nor considered. This volume explores these factors in their historical perspective and introduces us to the many people who influenced its development.


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Do you have spurts of productivity, but then procrastinate with indecision?
Do you dream big, but lack the tools to conquer the fear of the unknown?
Do you have a hard time connecting to your life’s purpose?
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Do you struggle with people pleasing and setting boundaries?
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Once our minds clutter our ability to take action, fear of the outcome can cause a stress and resistance to letting things go. How do we sense accurate action to take if we freeze from fear of the unknown? If we worry about the past or future, we can cause inner stress and anxiety.
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Scientific American just published an interactive timeline of the history of schizophrenia, from Ancient Egypt to the present. It’s very interesting, and comes on the heels of important discussions taking place surrounding the release of the DSM-5. From the article:
“Less than two hundred years ago, schizophrenia emerged from a tangle of mental disorders known simply as madness. Yet its diagnosis remains shrouded in ambiguity. Only now is the Diagnostics and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, psychiatrists’ primary guidebook, shedding the outdated, nineteenth-century descriptions that have characterized schizophrenia to this day.“There is substantial dissatisfaction with schizophrenia treated as a disease entity, its symptoms are like a fever—something is wrong but we don’t know what,” says William Carpenter, a psychiatrist at the University of Maryland and chair of the manual’s Psychotic Disorder Workgroup. Psychiatrists may discover that this disorder is not a single syndrome after all but a bundle of overlapping conditions.”
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How likely is it you might contract food poisoning in Lincoln? In all honesty you are no more likely to get it there than in any other area of the country. The majority of food outlets of all kinds are exceptionally well-run and the owners take great care to ensure their services are second-to-none. As such the food is never past its sell-by or use-by date, the premises are in excellent condition and they may even have the coveted five-star rating awarded by food safety inspectors.
Of course there is the occasional isolated case of food poisoning in Lincoln that could be identified as coming from a particular source rather than being contracted at home. Most of us put our trust in the businesses that supply us with food of all kinds. As such we wouldn’t expect to be affected by food poisoning through negligence of some kind.
How can it be proven that someone else was to blame?
Sometimes you may fall ill soon after eating at a particular restaurant or takeaway. In other cases you might buy food that is not fit for consumption. If you suspect anything like this was responsible for your food poisoning it might be worth getting in touch with local food safety inspectors. They can inspect the premises you got the food from to see if there is any evidence of negligent practices being used.
Food poisoning has some nasty symptoms and it can be harder on some age groups to get over than others. Various types of bacteria can potentially cause food poisoning and it is important to consider whether evidence of a bacterium being present could support your case.
Recovering from food poisoning
Generally speaking there are few cases of food poisoning that present symptoms for more than a few days. However, there is a chance that you may suffer symptoms of dehydration if you are not able to drink very much. This may occasionally require treatment to prevent symptoms from getting worse.
In any event if you suspect you know where you got the food poisoning it can be tough to know what to do about it. Accident Advice Helpline is able to provide no-obligation advice for you if you have suffered like this in the last three years. Just call free of charge today on 0800 689 0500 to learn more about it.
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Author: Rob Steen
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Winters traffic hinders US weather
- Sleet on Sunday in the US severely disrupted air traffic. Chicago were canceled more than 1,400 flights through the snow, CNN reports. Winter is mainly home to the Great Lakes, on the border with Canada.
Detroit slipped a plane from the runway and came to the snowy grass correctly. No one was injured. The wintry weather claimed Thursday to three lives on a highway in the state of Michigan. There were a pile forty cars involved.
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A plan to mitigate congestion in the City's core has the potential to fundamentally change the transportation practices of the entire region. The commission we have created will ensure that the plan ultimately implemented is comprehensive and allows for maximum results. And a very important part of this plan is allowing the proposal to be first approved by the City Council, the local legislative body, meaning that those who are actually affected by our transportation infrastructure have a direct oversight role.
However, the devil is in the details, and there are a number of pieces left to work out. In the coming months, I expect answers related to:


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Chapter 19: The creative urban diaspora economy: a disparity analysis among migrant entrepreneurs
A recent article in The Economist (19 November 2011) highlighted the ‘magic of diasporas’ by arguing that foreign migrants make a significant contribution to a nations’ economic growth. In particular, immigrant networks are a source of progress in a globalizing world. Many foreign migrants are not individual opportunity seekers, but exhibit a herd behaviour in which social bonding and mutual support systems among members of the same ethnic or socio-economic group are crucial success conditions. Such diaspora networks based on kinship, language, culture or geography appear to create the basis for new and flexible forms of economic activity, in which social capital and trust play an important role (see Kloosterman and Rath 2001). Clearly, there are additional factors that also help to create the foundation for a successful economic operation by migrants in host countries, in particular, knowledge, involvement in local cultures, and accessibility to broader communication and social exchange networks (see also Fukuyama 1996, and Putnam 2000). There has been an upsurge of – often unjustified or politically motivated – views on the negative socio-economic impacts of foreign migrants.
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Mark Glenshaw: Finding Owls in Your Neighborhood
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at Heller Nature Center 2821 Ridge Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035, 7 pm
Mark H.X. Glenshaw has spent nearly 20 years studying a family of Great Horned Owls in Forest Park, a large urban park in St. Louis, and shares his love of owls through lectures, owl prowls and more. In this program, Glenshaw will explain how to find owls on your own – whether in a subdivision, city neighborhood, pocket park or large public park. He will discuss the three species of owl you are most likely to see or hear, how to look for them in a safe and ethical manner, how to spot them in trees as well as from the evidence they leave on the ground, what to listen for including both owl calls and the warning calls of other birds and animals, and the importance of research and collaboration.

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DAVID BOWIE: STARDUST
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This documentary tells the story of how Bowie became one of the most iconic creations in the history of pop music. From his music, the fashion and the theatrical stage presents which turned Bowie into the biggest craze since the Beatles.
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We are opening new WSET courses for Levels 2 & 3. Our Spring Courses include a Wine Tasting Kit, which is sent to our students to conduct the tasting sessions online.
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We are pleased to introduce our club members to Likya Wines. Here, Burak and Doruk Özkan take advantage of high altitude viticulture at 1,100 meters above sea level. Their winery is located in the Elmalı district, 100km west of Antalya, 40km away from the sea. The Özkan brothers strive to introduce wine lovers to our very interesting local grapes and add excitement to the Turkish wine sector with their innovative winemaking approach.
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Will Smith praises Ranveer Singh for ‘Gully Boy’
Mumbai, Feb16; After impressing the critics in India with his latest film Gully Boy, Ranveer Singh has now found a fan in Hollywood star Will Smith.
Smith stated in his video that, “Yo, Ranveer congrats man… I am loving what you’re doing with Gully Boy. For me, old school hip hop here seeing hip hop all over the world like that.”
“I am loving it, man, congrats Go Get em!.”
The film got a flying start at the box office with a whopping 18 crore collections on day one. The film’s song, Apna Time Ayga has turned into a youth anthem of sorts and people can’t stop praising Ranveer for his rapping skills.


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Often ranked as one of the top vacation destinations in the Bahamas for its pink sand beaches, laid back atmosphere, and perfect watersports conditions year-round, Harbour Island is also a small and generally uncrowded island. A trip to this island will take some planning, but those who have previously visited will surely assure it is worth the work.
The majority of tourists who travel to Harbour Island get there by plane, but as the location has become more popular amongst millionaires and billionaires in recent years, yachting to the island has also grown in popularity.
...vehicles are rarely necessary...
Thanks to the small size of the island, vehicles are rarely necessary on Harbour Island. Most people can get around on foot, on a rented bicycle, or in a golf cart. There are estimates that there are somewhere between 800 and 3,000 golf carts on the island. Some tourists will rent golf carts for around $50(USD) a day, while others enjoy them as a perk of their vacation rental property.
There is no airport on Harbour Island. Instead tourists must fly into the Eleuthera, which is two miles west of Harbour Island. Like many airports in the Bahamas, this is a small facility with just one single runway, which is made of asphalt and measures 6,020 feet long. Regular flights to this airport arrive from Miami and Ft. Lauderdale in the U.S. State of Florida, as well as from the in Nassau on New Providence Island. The airport is served mainly by domestic and smaller commercial airlines like and it also welcomes chartered air crafts frequently. Learn more here.(ELH) on
Once you have arrived in North Eleuthera, it is just a 10 minute cab ride to the docks, which will cost you around $5, then another $5(USD) per person to take the water taxi to Harbour Island.
While most will fly and then drive, sailing to Harbour Island is possible and growing in popularity. Not only for the wealthy with yachts, sailors from the US, as well as other Bahamian islands should have no issue setting sail to the island. As you might expect for any island of the Bahamas, the maritime activities here are enough to fill several vacations.
Ferries are an important part of the transportation system in the Bahamas, and tourists can take advantage of this by island hopping during their vacation. The MV Daybreak III, a government run Mail Boat leaves from Potter's Cay on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. and sails to North Eleuthera on a trip that takes just five hours – which is short for a Mail Boat which are known for their slow movement. It costs $30(USD) for the trip, and when tourists arrive they can take the aforementioned water taxi from Eleuthera over to Harbour Island.
A vacation on Harbour Island is laid back and should be stress free, just as your planning should be. By reviewing the transportation options, you'll be better prepared to make your final decisions when that time comes.
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why are there more losers than winners in gambling probability
Why are there more losers than winners in gambling? A study finds that the odds are stacked against gamblers.2. Most gamblers lose money, and casinos know it: Study
Casinos are businesses, and as such, they’re in the business of making money. As with most businesses, the goal is to make more money than is spent. This isn’t always easy to do, but casinos have a few things going for them that other businesses don’t: They can set whatever rules they want, and they have a captive audience.
Gambling has been around for centuries, and people have always been fascinated by it. Whether it’s the lure of possible riches or just the excitement of gambling itself, people continue to gamble in spite of the fact that the odds are usually against them.
A recent study published in The Economic Journal sought to better understand how gambling works and how it affects players. The study found that most gamblers lose money, and casinos are well aware of this fact. In fact, casinos often set rules that make it difficult for players to win big jackpots.
For example, casinos might change the payouts on slot machines or make it difficult to cash out winnings. They may also require players to betting large amounts of money in order to qualify for a jackpot. All of these rules are designed to give casinos an edge over players.
The study also found that casino profits vary depending on how lucky gamblers are on any given day. When gamblers are winning, casinos make less money; but when gamblers are losing, casinos earn more profits. This is because casinos take a percentage of every bet made, regardless of whether or not the player wins or loses.
So why do people continue to gamble despite the odds being stacked against them? One possibility is that some people simply don’t understand the odds involved in gambling. Another possibility is that people become addicted to gambling, and they can’t stop playing even if they want to.
3. Why do casinos make so much money when most gamblers lose?
Casinos make a lot of money, even when most gamblers lose. In fact, casinos usually make around 5-10% profit on the money gambled.
There are a few reasons for this. First, casinos have an edge over players. This means that the casino has a better chance of winning than the player does. This edge is created by the different odds offered by casino games. For example, while slot machines offer a payout rate of around 95%, poker has an edge of around 2-3%.
Second, casinos also make money by “skimming” off the top. This means that they take a percentage of each bet, regardless of whether or not the player wins or loses.
Third, casinos make money by enticing people to gamble more than they can afford to lose. This is done through marketing and design strategies that encourage people to keep playing. For example, many casinos use bright lights and loud noises to create a “gaming atmosphere”. They also offer free drinks and complimentary snacks to keep players gambling longer.
Finally, casinos make money from players who get addicted to gambling. This problem is becoming increasingly common, as more and more people find themselves unable to resist the allure of casino games. Addicted players will often continue to gamble even when they are losing money, which can lead to huge financial losses.
In short, casinos make a lot of money because they have an edge over players, they skim off the top, and they encourage people to gamble more than they can afford to lose. They also make money from addicted players who lose huge sums of money
4. Gambling is rigged against the average person, study finds
A recent study published in the journal “Nature” has found that gambling is rigged against the average person.
The study found that casinos have an edge over players of just 2.7 percent, which means that casinos make a profit from the bets of their customers. In contrast, the stock market has an edge of just 0.1 percent, meaning that investors are more likely to lose money in the stock market than they are to win at casino games.
The study also found that people are more likely to lose money when they gamble than they are to win. In fact, gamblers lose an average of $5 for every $100 they bet. This is in stark contrast to other forms of investment, such as stocks and mutual funds, where investors have a positive expected return on their investment.
Why is gambling rigged against the average person?
There are a number of reasons why gambling is rigged against the average person. First, casinos have access to better information than players do. Casinos know what games are being offered, what the odds are for each game, and how much each game pays out. Players, on the other hand, typically do not have access to this information.
Second, casinos can afford to take risks that players cannot afford to take. Casinos can afford to lose money on some bets because they make money from other bets. Players, on the other hand, cannot risk losing too much money because they need it to live. This gives casinos an advantage over players.
Third, casino games are designed so that the house has a statistical advantage over players. This means that casinos are more likely to win in the long run than players are. In contrast, most investments are designed so that investors have a 50-50 chance of winning in the long run. This gives investors an edge over casinos.
5. Casino industry forces players to lose, study shows
A recent study confirms what many casino-goers have long suspected – casinos are designed in such a way that players are statistically more likely to lose money than to win.
Researchers at the University of British Columbia found that casinos use design features, like bright lights and noisy sounds, to encourage players to make rash decisions and gamble more money than they intended. The study also found that casinos employ subtle techniques, like withholding information about payout rates, to make it harder for players to make informed choices about their bets.
In light of these findings, the study’s authors recommend that casino customers be better informed about how casinos work in order to make more informed choices about when and how much to gamble. They also suggest that gaming regulators should mandate stricter disclosure requirements for gambling operators.
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Ford CEO Alan Mulally tried Thursday to damp down reports he's preparing to leave the automaker to take the top job at Microsoft. But his denial doesn't necessarily rule out a move.
In a call with analysts to discuss Ford's strong third-quarter results, the very first question was about talk in the media that Microsoft ( )wants Mulally to replace outgoing CEO Steve Ballmer. Mulally answered that his plans to stay at Ford until "at least 2014" haven't changed.
"I'm clearly excited and honored to continue to serve Ford," he said.
But when asked by a reporter if he had talked to Microsoft, he refused to answer the question, saying he would not comment on speculation. When asked what the chances were that he'd stay at Ford beyond 2014, all he would say was "our plan has not changed."
Ballmer, in announcing his retirement In August, said he would leave within the next 12 months. So Mulally's previously stated departure plan doesn't necessarily rule out his moving to the software maker.
Last year, when Ford disclosed Mulally's plans to stay through 2014, it named Mark Fields as president, a position that hadn't previously been filled. He is seen as the likely successor to the 68-year old Mulally.
Mulally has been Ford ( CEO since 2006, joining the company from the commercial aircraft unit of )Boeing (. He is widely credited with helping Ford avoid bankruptcy and the federal bailout that rivals )General Motors ( and Chrysler Group endured in 2009. Under his leadership, Ford recaptured the No. 2 spot in U.S. car sales from Japanese rival )Toyota (. )
Ford shares were higher in Thursday trading after it reported a record third-quarter pretax profit of $2.6 billion, up 19% from a year earlier. Revenue was up 12% on an increase in the number of vehicles sold worldwide.
The company was able to trim its ongoing losses in Europe and raise its earnings guidance. It did report a drop in net income, but that was due to severance costs from plant closings in Europe and a charge for a shift in white-collar pension plans.


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BBN: Mercy almost nude on instagram Video and Nengi writes heart warming message to Davido
Mercy who was the winner of the big brother naija season four show(pepper dem) was spotted in Dubai yet again enjoying herself after her alleged breakup with boyfriend "Ike",
Recall her alleged marriage and breakup drama With I've Coupled with her Alleged Marriage to an unknown Mr.
H, anyways let me bring up to speed, mercy who was in a romantic relationship with another contestant of her season of which they even had a show titled "mercy and ike".
Mercy and Ike earlier in the month posted some post on their instagram story where they were both shading each other and when a fan asked Mercy if she was married, she said yes to Mr. H.
That set the stage for the uproar on social media as some couldn't believe it, some presumed it was a publicity stunt or it was probably for her show.
Neither of the two parties have come out to deny Or affirm any of the allegations labelled against them,
they have decided to keep their fans in the dark while the carry on with their respective
lives as mercy was seen to be having the time of her life In Dubai, whether or not she's alone, we can't tell.
She went on an instagram Live video where she was dressed in a sexy lingerie in a swimming pool Drinking while dancing in the pool.
She continuously professed love to her fans as she also gave a twerking session alongside her friend who later joined,
the mega influencer took the opportunity of the instagram live video to also advertise Hawaii soap, a soap she was signed as a brand ambassador to,
she advised her fans to use Hawaii soap for smooth, bright and popping skin just like hers.
Even in her near naked lingerie, her mercenaries couldn't help praise her beautiful body and encouraged to her to enjoy Herself and forget about her problems and worries.
They encouraged her to flex every bit of her vacation before coming back to the hustle and bustle of being an entertainer, a reality star and an entrepreneur.
In other news, Nengi who was a contestant on the big brother naija season five show And is known for her love entanglement with ozo Who another contestant on the show ,
wrote a very heart warming and beautiful message to star musician Davido,
which she Admonishes,adores and praises him and Even referred to him as her favorite Musician in the world and her legend.
Davido who is the son of influential personality "Adeleke" has been known for his world wide recognition of musical talent, he is even attributed to be the king of the 30 billion gang.
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The Greater Houston Partnership’s “Economy at a Glance” report for February 2017 introduced some positive news. Namely, that “the revised employment data shows that the worst is over,” the report said. “Other indicators support that point.”
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The Wayward Spy– Real time, inspired thriller by local lady
By Andrea Gaines
Don’t you love the title … The Wayward Spy. Gives me goosebumps.
The Wayward Spy, a new – and first – novel by a Loudoun woman named Susan Ouellette, was released on March 2.
It is really special when someone as talented and insightful as Susan Ouellette decides to make Loudoun County her home, and publish her first book from here.
In pursuing her dreams to be a writer, “going for it,” as she told the BRL, Ouellette dove deep. With it, she hopes to launch herself into the competitive world of the spy mystery author.
What a thrill it was to talk with her. She’s actually not “spooky” at all, talking to us with her cozy wood stove burning, and a hint of spring in the air.
Who is this wayward spy?
The title of Ouellette’s book is intended to intrigue, obviously, and it does.
The plot line follows the main character as she tries to unravel the murder of her fiancé, killed overseas. When he, a CIA operative, is identified as a “suspected” terrorist, she … smells a rat. And, her mission: to clear his name.
One reader, or critic, who comments on books, wondered aloud if The Wayward Spy’s main character might soon be known as the top female spy of her generation, a la the famous book and movies character in the well-known Jack Ryan series.
And, maybe she will.
Ouellette herself is a former CIA analyst, having spent many years in the intelligence game. As an author, she draws upon both her work in the CIA and her academic studies of international relations and Russia, at both Harvard and Boston Universities.
Ouellette’s work on the failed 1991 Soviet coup, her tenure on Capitol Hill (with the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, or HPSCI), and other assignments make her the perfect “spy” to get interested in this kind of writing.
A press release for her new book notes that the author’s “quiet moments in the attic of the U.S. Capitol Building,” helped give rise to her new book’s main character, Maggie Jenkins.
“She has walked the halls of the House Intelligence Committee and the CIA and knows those institutions as very few novelists do,” says Dr. Mark M. Lowenthal, former CIA Assistant Director for Analysis and former Staff Director at HPSCI: “Susan Ouellette has written a well-crafted page-turner that benefits not only from her imagination and way with words – but from her experience.”
As Ouellette tells it, when The Wayward Spy was released, she considered her own environment. There are a lot of former and current intelligence professionals in western Loudoun, she noted, “who might be interested in reading The Wayward Spy.”
But, in agreeing to an interview with the Blue Ridge Leader as her book was being rolled out, she was clearly interested in reaching the non-spy audience, too.
“I’m happy to chat,” she said in an email and follow-up phone call. “Today’s the day, the one I’ve been waiting for – for a long time. Thank you to everyone who already has purchased The Wayward Spy.”
Then this spy-turned-writer-turned-book-promoter said, “I hope that [the book] keeps you up reading way past your bedtime! Once you’ve finished the book, I’d be most grateful if you’d post a review …”
Will Maggie go on tour?
As noted, the main character in The Wayward Spy is a woman named Maggie.
As Ouellette explained, she hopes to develop the book into a series starring, as it were, this lovely lady.
“Are you doing local book signings, or other events?” we asked. Will Maggie go on tour? “I hope to do that,” said Ouellette. But, as she explained, in this world of spies and intrigue, and the rest, a lot depends on the business agreements you have already made.”
More intrigue. We like it.
“Do you consider yourself a creature of Washington?” we asked. “Well,” said the spy-turned-author, “I grew up in the Boston area, worked at the CIA for a long time, and on Capitol Hill. But, I’m also a researcher. So, a creature of Washington? I don’t know.”
“But,” she said, “There are a lot of us out here,” meaning … it seems… that our wonderful, tranquil, farmy, historic Loudoun County is filled with spies.
Indeed, as Ouellette related, spies like her love western Loudoun. She herself lived in Purcellville 17 years, and, lives now in Hamilton. “I live on a small farm of 10 acres … and I love it.”

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passenger button.....do you mean the button on the HVAC? I would bet you have an issue with your blend door. What car do you have? A V? What year?
its a 2011 cts coupe..passenger button.....do you mean the button on the HVAC? I would bet you have an issue with your blend door. What car do you have? A V? What year?
From your description the most common and notorious clicking source in the dash is from the mode door actuator, which is also the most expensive to repair in regards to the clicking noise. It's located on the passenger side. You would need to remove the bottom dash panel and likely the glove box to reach up and unplug it to see if the noise stops to confirm it. The passenger temp control actuator will be the first one you see on that side before getting to the mode actuator higher up inside the center of the dash.
As tinman pointed out, it may also be a blend door issue in regards to the one sided defrost, considering the existence of an earlier thread mentioning a similar problem with the defrost issue in the absence of any clicking noise.
You may have a proverbial two headed "snake" in the dash as both would require disassembly of the dash. I could be wrong about the blend door as it may be linked to the clicking actuator which may be clicking and malfunctioning in terms of reaching the set position. None the less, the blend doors are available as replacement parts to suggest failure is a possibility.
This should help you stick your head up the right hole, no pun intended;thankyou for the help. this weekend I will look into remove the g/box and see if I can get my head up to look see, yes I did see the earlier post on d/frost problems. im still new to this site, and find it a great help.


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On December 14, 2005, the Delaware Chancery Court reduced recovery of plaintiffs' attorneys' fees in a securities case by nearly $1.2 million, in large part for inefficiently managing electronic discovery. Specifically, the Court pointed out the "obvious inefficiencies" in plaintiffs' decision to print digitally produced documents onto paper and copy that paper for distribution and review.
In the shareholder class action In re Instinet Group, Inc. Shareholders Litigation, Consolidated C.A. No. 1289-N, 2005 Del. Ch. LEXIS 195 (Dec. 14, 2005), plaintiffs' counsel applied for over $1.6 million of fees and costs after the court approved a stipulated settlement. Plaintiffs claimed nearly $125,000 of costs for photocopying and related services (most of which was spent converting several hundred-thousand pages of documents from electronic to paper format), and they also claimed attorneys' fees for "a very large amount of time" to review the converted documents.
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Rather than simply copying the electronic media to permit the plaintiffs' lawyers working on the case to search and review the document production on a computer screen, the plaintiffs spewed the digital production onto paper and, then, copied the paper for review. This approach both added unnecessary expense and greatly increased the number of hours required to search and review the document production. In fact, the time records submitted include a large number of hours, by multiple attorneys, spent reviewing the documents. Thus, the court must disagree with the plaintiffs' counsel's assertion that "this case was a paradigm of efficient litigation," [footnote omitted] and give less weight than customary to the number of hours expended by plaintiffs' counsel. Additionally, it would be inappropriate to award the full amount of out-of-pocket expenses, as the very costly decision to "blow back" the digitized document discovery onto paper lacks justification.
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