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Last week the Kansas Supreme Court testified on the two bills amending the one judge per county requirement. These bills, HB 2016 and HB 2113,
repeal the one judge per county requirement and allow judges to be
reassigned around the state. Chief Judge Richard Smith and Chief Judge
David King testified in support of both bills. Both judges believe in
the efficient allocation of judicial resources and removing this barrier
will allow the Supreme Court the flexibility to deal with mounting
caseload issues in more populated areas. Judge Smith and Judge King’s
testimony can be reviewed here.
Kansas Bar Association will be hosting another Lunch & Learn with
Lawyer-Legislators CLE. This CLE will take place on Monday, March 25
from 11:30-12:50. KBA member Larry Zimmerman will provide an hour of
Free Ethics CLE dealing with social media, advertising and iCloud
to these bills were varied but organized. The District Magistrate Judge
Association opposed both bills as did Kansas Farm Bureau, several Law
Enforcement Organizations and the Kansas Legislative Policy Group. You
can find opposition testimony here.
most interesting discussion during the hearing was the conceptual
amendment to reduce the number of district court judges in those high
case load districts and replace them with magistrate judges. District
Magistrate Judge Ann Dixson argued that a magistrate judge has
jurisdiction to hear 91% of the cases filed in court. However, a
District Magistrate Judge’s salary is only $61,755.00, approximately
half of what a District Judge earns. In addition, a Magistrate Judge
operates without support staff or Court Reporters. Given these added
costs and the annual salary of a District Judge, Dixson believes that
three (3) Magistrate Judges could replace one (1) District Judge and
their support staff without increasing the budget or affecting access to
justice. She also stated that this conversion could be done through
attrition and in the interim magistrate judges could travel to these
high caseload areas to help out for a week or so at a time.
steps the House Judiciary Committee takes regarding this bill and
conceptual amendment is hard to say but it is important to remember that
four members of this committee were judges. Rep. Steven Becker
(R-Hutchinson) is a retired District Judge; Rep. Russ Jenning (R-Lakin)
and Rep. John Barker(R-Abilene) are former District Magistrate judges;
and; Rep. Marshall Christmann (R-Lyons) is a municipal court judge.
Agriculture attorneys may be interested in the following:
HB 2049, Kansas department of agriculture; increasing certain fees and eliminating sunsets on various program fees;
SB 153, Water; dams; definition; exemption from permit requirements; inspection costs and penalties;
SB 146, Agriculture; changing the definition of "on-farm retail sales of milk or milk products.
In the coming days a number of family law bills will be given hearings. They include:
HB 2205, Adoption hearings, time and waiver of notice; February 13 @ 3:30 pm in the House Judiciary Committee, Rm 112-N; and;
HB 2233, Protective Parent Reform Act, February 21 @ 9:00am in the House Committee on children and seniors, Rm 218-N;
HB 2254, Relating to the determination of paternity; and HB 2259, service of process in divorce actions have not been set at this time.
Please find litigation proposals that may be of interest to you:
was introduced to reverse a recent Kansas Supreme Court decision,
O’Brien v. Leegin Creative Leather Products, Inc., No. 101,000, 2012 WL1563976
(Kan. Sup. Ct., May 4, 2012). Proponents of this bill argued for a
return to the establish standard of "rule of reason” to judge whether or
not an agreement violated the restraint of trade act. Opponents of the
bill argued that the bill would alter existing laws not addressed by the
O’Brien decision and cause detrimental effect to consumers. Other
restraint of trade bills that were introduced include SB 123; SB 124; HB 2225; HB 2258, and HB 2275. The KBA took a neutral position on these bills.
Oil and Gas lawyers may be interested in this proposal:
HB 2262, Abolishing the oil and gas valuation depletion trust fund


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According to Pwinsider, Alberto El Patron filed an amended 28-page lawsuit against Combate Global MMA on August 9th. The ex-WWE star claimed that Combate breached his contract for his scheduled bout against Tito Ortiz, which aired on pay-per-view. Alberto said he wasn’t paid the $250,000 he was promised and that his social media accounts weren’t returned to him after he was allowed access to the show.
The report noted that Alberto wants $250,000 in damages and interest of at least $26,250. He’s also looking at recouping the legal fees and his social media accounts.
The lawsuit was amended after Combate’s parent company was dropped as a defendant. We’ll keep you updated on this developing story.

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healthy lunch ideas
Your work-from-home lunches just got a major upgrade.
Oh, and it's super tasty, too!
Fruits and vegetables—not added sugar—provide the flavor in these six delicious dishes.
This tasty ham and vegetable frittata recipe uses a unique cooking method.
Stop wasting money and calories on nutritionally void takeout. Instead, pack one of these quick lunches for work.
These quick and delicious recipes will cure turkey sandwich fatigue.
Making a big pot of the stuff doesn't have to be complicated or fussy—all you need is a reliable chili recipe.
Your favorite high-protein spread is the secret to creamier soups, healthier casseroles, and bigger flavor.
We all need some go-to lazy meals.
Savor the flavors of the season with these delicious, nutritious dishes.

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A compact powerhouse of clinical information, Portable RN, Fourth Edition, is an all-in-one pocket guide to every aspect of day-to-day patient care. Coverage includes assessment techniques and findings, ECG and lab test interpretation, preoperative and postoperative care, nursing procedures, contagious disease precautions, drug administration, wound care, end-of-life care, pain management, documenting care, and more. This edition includes new information on the latest ventilator modes, current AHA CPR and obstructed airway guidelines, new medication and general patient safety features, and more disease information including VRE infection, MRSA infection, and metabolic syndrome. The thoroughly updated content incorporates current Infusion Nurses Society standards of practice and Joint Commission guidelines.
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When you have too much breast milk, your baby may fill up on foremilk and stop breastfeeding before getting very much hindmilk. … The baby may gag, choke, and have difficulty breathing and nursing at the same time. And, while trying to keep up with the very fast flow of breast milk, your baby may swallow a lot of air.
How do I know if my breastfed baby is overfed?
Breastfeeding – Concern about overfeeding
- Supply and demand. Breastfeeding works on a supply and demand system. …
- Signs that your baby is hungry. Initial signs include: …
- Signs that your baby is full. After a good feed, 20 to 40 minutes active breastfeeding, your baby will usually either: …
- Timing breastfeeds. …
- Weight gain. …
- Finding support.
Can you overfeed a breastmilk bottle fed baby?
Research shows that yes, it is possible to overfeed a baby with a bottle of expressed breast milk. Although many parents believe feeding a baby breast milk by bottle makes it harder to overfeed because they can physically see the amount of breast milk for intake, studies show otherwise.
What happens if you overfeed a breastfed baby?
You can’t overfeed a breastfed baby
He may be gaining large amounts of weight and/or spit up occasionally and this can be perfectly normal.
Will babies stop eating when full?
While it is certainly possible to overfeed a baby, most infant nutrition experts agree that it is fairly uncommon. As we noted earlier, babies are innately capable of self-regulating their intake; they eat when they’re hungry and stop when they’re full.
How do you tell if baby is hungry or wants comfort?
If a baby is hungry, they won’t give up easily. If you comfort and soothe your baby and they go back to sleep for a long stretch. Then they likely weren’t hungry. If baby doesn’t settle or settles for 10, 20 minutes and is up again.
Why is my newborn always hungry?
Growth spurts are one of those unpredictable things that happen with your baby – often just as you think you’ve got some feeding patterns sorted. During a growth spurt, your baby may suddenly be extremely hungry, drinking more milk than usual and more often. She may also sleep longer – or less!
How much breastmilk should I bottle feed?
If you prefer to use milliliters, then one ounce = 30 ml. In this case, the baby should be getting approximately 2.75 ounces (82.5 ml) of breast milk at each feeding. You can put 3 ounces (or 90 ml) of breast milk in the bottle to feed a baby who weighs 8 lbs 4 oz (3.74 kg).
How do I know when baby is full?
Your child may be full if he or she:
- Pushes food away.
- Closes his or her mouth when food is offered.
- Turns his or her head away from food.
- Uses hand motions or makes sounds to let you know he or she is full.
Can a breastfed baby poop too much?
Breastfed babies have frequent bowel movements. Expect at least three bowel movements each day for the first 6 weeks. Some breastfed babies have 4 to 12 bowel movements per day. Your baby may also pass stool after each feeding.
Do you have to burp breastfed babies?
The answer is yes. Even though babies who take the bottle swallow more air than babies who take the breast, you should still try to burp your breastfed baby during and after each feeding, as needed.
How do you soothe a overfed baby?
Ways to soothe without overfeeding your baby
- Reduce stimulation. Turn or move baby away from a busy environment, like a room with older kids playing. …
- Play with them. …
- Use repetitive motion with soft sounds. …
- Find a routine that works for your baby. …
- Try a pacifier. …
- Help them sleep.
Is a 10 minute feed long enough for a newborn?
Newborns. A newborn should be put to the breast at least every 2 to 3 hours and nurse for 10 to 15 minutes on each side. An average of 20 to 30 minutes per feeding helps to ensure that the baby is getting enough breast milk. It also allows enough time to stimulate your body to build up your milk supply.
Should I wait for baby to cry before feeding?
Usually, your baby will be wailing because he or she needs something. … This is definitely a good sign that he needs something, but feeding your baby before he gets to that point is much more effective. If you wait until your baby is screaming and crying to try to feed him, you’ll both become endlessly frustrated.
Is 6 oz too much for newborn?
At this stage your baby may be drinking up to 6 to 8 ounces of formula per feeding every four to six hours — but limit the total intake to no more than 32 to 36 ounces per 24-hour period. That’s the upper daily intake for babies 6 months and younger, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

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Program now fights to keep state license
AUSTIN - An Austin judge ruled Tuesday that KIDS of El Paso County Inc. can remain open. However, the embattled drug and compulsive behavior rehabilitation program still faces a fight to keep its state license to stay in operation. Austin District Judge *** ruled in favor of KIDS after hearing more than 20 hours of testimony. "I do not believe the evidence here justifies the injunction," *** said at the hearing's conclusion. ***, dean of business at the University of Texas at El Paso, was among the parents who testified on behalf of KIDS and who applauded the ruling. "The judge understood the program is good and refused to take the word of druggies on the street that it's not. Now, we're going to try to repair the damage caused by the interference," *** said. But *** and ***, mothers of two former KIDS patients, said they would testify against KIDS in a future hearing to determine whether the center should keep its license to stay in operation. No date has been set for that hearing. "I came here to get these parents (who support KIDS) to wake up and to see what's happening. I'm sorry they just didn't understand," *** said. State attorneys sought a court order to close the center after the Texas Commission on Drug and Alcohol Abuse recommended revoking KIDS' license. The commission investigated the center and alleged that KIDS physically abused patients, held them against their will and violated their civil rights. Two weeks ago, Austin Judge *** ordered the center closed. It was closed for one day, and then another Austin judge modified *** order to allow KIDS to remain open pending the outcome of Tuesday's hearing. KIDS now will appeal a Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse recommendation to revoke its license and shut the center down. ***, chairman of the KIDS board of trustees, testified in Tuesday’s court hearing that negative publicity has hurt the El Paso program financially. "Due to the negative publicity, we've got no new (patients since April). It was a lot, easier to raise money before. Right now, we are running a deficit of a proximately $28,000 a month," *** said. He said 75 percent of KIDS' finances are raised from client fees for a stay of between one and two years'-- about $700 per month per patient - and the rest, comes from grants and donations. ***, a KIDS trustee, said he was pleased by Tuesday's decision. "The Texas Commission on Drug and Alcohol Abuse was trying to deprive us of due process by short-circuiting the system." And ***, a KIDS program adviser, said, "The program may be tougher than some people would like, but in some cases, such treatment may be required." The Austin court hearing, which lasted 2 1/2 days, included testimony by four former patients and two parents of former patients that KIDS abused patients and held patients against their will. Parents who support KIDS gave vivid accounts of bizarre and violent behavior by children who abused drugs and alcohol before entering the KIDS program. *** and ***, parents of two disgruntled ex-KIDS patients who testified against KIDS, disputed what their children said. ***, who said he donated more than $530,000 to KIDS of El Paso County Inc., had two daughters in the program, *** and ***. *** ran away from KIDS after she turned 18. Her sister completed 'the program about two weeks ago. *** testified Monday she was abused, had participated in the abuse of others, and was held against her will. Concerning ***, *** testified "She' has never been able to tell the truth." "*** has cost me well over $400,000 cash, of my money” in attempts to help her overcome her drug compulsion. KIDS officials addressed every complaint of abuse and unusual restraint, saying most such incidents were attempts at controlling violent patients.


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Start at the Hans-Psenner-Steig at the Inn river. Then follow the foot path "Fußweg Alpenzoo / Heinrich-Süß-Weg“ up the mountain. After the "Alpine zoo" follow the path "Wilhelm-Greil-Weg"in direction to the "Hungerburg". Enjoy the view of Innsbruck and its surrounding mountains.
Take theHungerburgbahn to get easily back to town.

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In 1670 Louis XIV purchased Trianon, a hamlet on the outskirts of Versailles. He built a palace called the Porcelain Trianon on his purchased land, and commissioned the architect Louis Le Vau to design it. Louis Le Vau constructed the façade out of porcelain tiles from Delft, which is where the palace got its name from. Louis XIV built the Porcelain Trianon so he could spend time alone in privacy with his mistress Françoise-Athénaïs de Mortemart, the Marquise de Montespan, who Louis XIV liked very much.
In 1687 Louis XIV realised that the porcelain was not strong enough to resist bad weather. He commissioned the architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart to demolish it and build another palace on the same site of a better practicality. Hardouin-Mansart's finished design was twice the size of the Porcelain Trianon and its principle material was marble (very strong), which led to Louis XIV calling it the Trianon de Marbre (The Marble Trianon). Louis XIV also had another retreat from court life called the Château de Marly and the only way to visit the king at Marly was to receive an invitation which was considered a great honour.
After the demise of the French Monarchy, the Grand Trianon (called so after the Petit Trianon was built nearby by Louis XV in the 1760s) was occupied by Napoleon from 1805 to 1815, who refurnished it in the Empire Style. It is now a popular tourist site at Versailles, and is used by the French President when entertaining foreign officials.
It was also used as a place of negotiating and signing treaties after World War I. In Hungary the word "Trianon" is still used as a symbol of one of their worst national disasters as the country lost two thirds of its territory in the treaty signed here.

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She never really left Los Angeles, but Tina Thompson has been away from home long enough for us not to know some very important details about her.
Her signature bright cherry red lipstick?
Apparently, that’s just a game-day superstition.
“I only wear the lipstick during games,” she said in such a matter-of-fact way, her questioner felt a little embarassed not to have known.
Now, for one year at least, Los Angeles will have a chance to get re-acquainted with one of its greatest female basketball stars as Thompson returns to her roots to play for the Sparks.
The Sparks formally introduced the former USC and Morningside High star at a news conference Thursday morning at the Grammy’s Hall of Fame at L.A. Live.
Like many of the greats immortalized on the walls of the auditorium, Thompson and her new Sparks teammate Lisa Leslie are hoping to collaborate on one more hit before they retire.
Leslie, 36, announced last month this season would be her last.
Thompson, the second-leading scorer in WNBA history, said Thursday she’d signed a multi-year contract with the Sparks, but would evaluate her status after this season.
Thompson, 34, has played her entire 12-year WNBA career with the Houston Comets, where she won four championships, but was left without a team in November when the Comets abruptly folded.
She briefly considered retirement after last season, but took a few months off to rest and recover after the long season – which included a trip to Beijing, where she won her second Olympic gold medal – before making a final decision.
“I was pretty beat up after last year. My body just wasn’t feeling good,” she said. “But I feel rested now. I feel so much better.”
The Sparks wasted little time in trying to convince Thompson to come home for her final professional seasons.
“Every general manager has a wish list,” Sparks general manager Penny Toler said. “And Tina’s always been on mine.”
Toler took the lead on recruiting Thompson, who also considered San Antonio, Washington and Connecticut. But it was a full-court press from all the Sparks. Leslie, her teammate at USC in 1993-94 and many times over the years for USA Basketball, cornered her at the NBA All-Star game in Phoenix.
Candace Parker, the Sparks’ young star and reigning league MVP who is expected to miss the early part of the season after she gives birth to her first child in May, took a less aggressive approach.
“We’re actually very close,” Thompson said of Parker. “We spend quite a bit of time together and we have a relationship outside of basketball. I think she’s probably the only person that didn’t push me to a team or anything, because our friendship is so much more than the basketball side of it. I think there was the occasional, ‘You could just come to L.A.,’ but it was never like she was trying to recruit me, and that just shows the genuine side of our relationship.”
All the attention was nice, but ultimately the chance to come home and play in front of her family and friends after being away in Houston is what tipped the scales in the Sparks’ favor.
Her mother, Lady, has shuttled between Los Angeles and Houston during her WNBA career, but now will get to stay home to watch her play.
Thompson’s 89-year old grandmother Lucille still lives in the same West Los Angeles house as she did during Thompson’s childhood.
“I have great relationship with my grandmother, she’s probably my most favorite person in the world, so I get back here as much as possible to see her,” she said.
The biggest question now is how Sparks coach Michael Cooper will harness his female Dream Team on the court. Leslie, Thompson, Parker and Delisha Milton-Jones all won gold medals in Beijing last summer and all play in the frontcourt.
“It’s not a problem, it’ll just be a creative way of coaching,” Cooper joked.
Thompson said she’s never been concerned about how many times she touches the ball.
“I’ve played with some awesome players in my career. Sheryl Swoopes, Cynthia Cooper being two of them in Houston and I don’t remember getting the basketball a lot,” she joked.
“Looking at our team, and Coop kind of likened it to Showtime in the 1980 s. That was my favorite time in basketball. That probably was the reason I play basketball today. So in tribute to that, I’m wearing the No. 32 in honor of my favorite player, sorry Coop, but Magic Johnson.”


Review Summary: Destroy Their Future is an album that isn't all it could be, mainly because of the production and tepid energy, but at its core there is not a bad song on the album.
American Steel - Destroy Their Future
After reviewing American Steel's previous LP Jagged Thoughts
last August with a few little gripes about it not being rough or energetic enough compared to their previous works, and a few inevitable comparisons to Against Me!, the album did a strange thing to me. It taught me I was wrong to be such a nitpicker. Jagged Thoughts
is a collective of wonderful, memorable songs. The energy and rawness is diminished but at the end of the day, songwriting wins all, and that album had some killer songwriting. So, when Destroy Their Future
, American Steel's reunion album, their first in 6 years, appeared in my mailbox two weeks ago tried to get over myself as quickly as possible and listen to the songs as just that: songs.
I'm glad I did, because otherwise this review would just be a collection of grumpy gripes about the production and still reduced energy. Now it's just going to be a paragraph. To start, let's shake a stick at the production. I think it was done in house by the band members (at least that's what allmusic indicated). My promo sheet didn't give any pertinent info either. So, to whom it may concern, this production is the opposite of what enables these kinds of songs to succeed. American Steel are writing music that needs to have its griminess and distortion at the forefront instead of smoothed over like a radio single. In general, this problem affects the band as a whole by making everything a little too overproduced. Whereas on Jagged Thoughts
there were sparse, reverby intros and verses ("Rainy Day") and great distorted guitar tones ("Turn It Out"), here there are only slicked over replicas. The vocals seem most subject to this issue, sounding like a sedated Robert Smith of The Cure in the first verse of "Dead and Gone" and like Davey Havok of AFI on the first verse of "More Like a Dream." It's just weird and unbecoming of their style. The only moment I can think of that is better off because of the production is the end of "Smile on Me" who's echoey guitar slides are beautiful. My second gripe, the diminished energy, is like beating a dead horse. American Steel is no longer the young East Bay punk band they once were. Their style has changed, so to get caught up on their less rugged sounding aesthetic would be gauche. Let's just say these East Bay Punx are very mysterious in changing their sound...
Now for the positives: the songs. Destroy Their Future
is a collection of gems and growers. Upon first listen, you'll be smacked in the face by the immediate catchiness of "Songs of Avarice," "Love and Logic," and "Old Croy Road" songs that pick up where American Steel left off with Jagged Thoughts
. They are fast, fun, and somewhat more intelligent than those of your average punk band. Upon repeat listens you'll start to appreciate subtler beauties on the album, like the aforementioned sliding guitar on "Smile on Me," the amazing vocal performance on "To the Sea," and the apt use of accordion on "Hurtin.'" This album, while not some lofty concept album with all of the songs tied together by abstract themes and musical motives, seems to be a perfect song album; it's just a collection of killer tracks. Hell, I may even start warming up to the worst tracks on the album "Mean Streak" and "Or, Don't You Remember"" who both suffer from being trying to hard and being cutesy as a result. As a final gush about the virtues of these songs, I'd like to talk about the vocals and poignant lyrics, which seem to still be great (excluding the goofy production issues making the vocals sound like those of faux-goth icons). Primary vocalist, Rory Henderson, has a perfectly gruff and emotive voice, and he rarely holds back. The intro to "Smile on Me" is a perfect example; his vocals are rough but at the same time oddly moving. The vocals are earnest without being cheesy. They could be singing about heartbreak and sound more legitimate due to the maturity of the voice. The lyrics also tap into this slightly more mature vein. Even when the lyrics are the most youthful or juvenile, "I lost my dad when I was ten years old / Got his record collection and stereo console / Learned every word / Sung every line," they still maintain a knowing tone.
Destroy Their Future
is an album that isn't all it could be, mainly because of the production and tepid energy, but at its core there is not a bad song on the album. Some are true gems. I know I'm willing to get over these shortcomings to be able to enjoy the huge pros.
Recommended Tracks: To the Sea, Smile on Me, Sons of Avarice, Old Croy Road


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Their parents were the baby boomers. But young people today are shut out of the housing and jobs markets – and shouldering the burden of Britain’s debt. Channel 4 News meets the lost generation.
Video: Alex Regan, 23, on life as an “incredibly over-qualified barista”
Some call it the lost generation – the offspring of the baby boomers unable to enjoy the money, jobs and pensions parents did.
On Monday, a new poll by the think tank Demos reveals three times as many young people than pensioners have seen their debts increase over the past five years.
It’s another depressing, if perhaps unsurprising, revelation. Most 18 to 34-year-olds know they’ve got it bad and some of their parents are beginning to feel almost guilty for the relative wealth they experienced.
Families are also getting used to a new reality: the children that left home filled with hope, are back in their childhood bedrooms. They feel grateful, but stuck and their parents, who looked forward to retirement, are adjusting to another addition at the dinner table.
Some of the young people I spoke to as part of a special Channel 4 News series said they wouldn’t go to university if they had their time again. After being sold the virtues of a degree, some of them are finding it harder to get work than their friends who stayed at home.
Demos polls young people on debt*
– Debts have increased over past five years, for 55 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds and 48 per cent of 25 to 34-year-olds,
– This compares to 13 per cent of over-65s,
– One in five 18 to 24-year-olds, and one in four 25 to 34-year-olds, are in debts of over £10,000,
– The majority of young people have over £2,000 of debt,
– 35 per cent got into debt due to “unexpected expenses”,
– 28 per cent said they were in debt because they couldn’t “afford the basics”
*based on poll of 1,7775 people
I asked everyone if they thought they had been unrealistic about their chances. Many said they thought teachers were the unrealistic ones, obsessed with getting as many of them to university as they could.
Some of the people I spoke to studied film or creative writing, yet still believed they’d get a job related to their degree. Instead, they’re working in coffee shops or pubs, as temporary staff.
I also witnessed plenty of impairing optimal ingenuity. One graduate got so sick of unpaid internships, he started his own record label. But he’s still struggling to make ends meet: his team of three still earn only around £2,000 between them.
There are plenty of examples of young people using their initiative and optimism to try and reverse their fortunes. The golden area of stability and security belongs may be over.
But much of this generation are determined not to be defined by debt.
Tune in to Channel 4 News on Monday night, from 7pm, to see Cordelia Lynch’s special report


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Historically, the availability of heath care in rural areas has been sparse, and specialized care for people living with HIV (PLWH) has been especially problematic. Rural patients are faced with substantially greater barriers to care than their urban counterparts. A systematic review of empirical studies was conducted concerning barriers to care among patients infected with HIV in rural areas of the United States. This systematic review yielded 15 viable articles for analysis. Among the 27 barriers identified, the most commonly discussed were transportation needs, provider discrimination and stigma, confidentiality concerns, and affordability and lack of financial resources. Barriers to care must be addressed in conjunction with one another in order to alleviate their impacts. Key health care models addressing these concerns are highlighted and used to address the state of the field and provide suggestions for future research.
Keywords: HIV; barriers to care; health care models; rural.
Copyright © 2013 Association of Nurses in AIDS Care. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Ukraine’s last Prime Minister, the current intermediary Prime Minister and the man likely to be the next Prime Minister have all allegedly been secretly given Austrian passports.
The naming of Serhiy Arbuzov, Ukraine’s interim Prime Minister following the resignation of Mykola Azarov, as well as Azarov himself and Andriy Klyuyev, expected to be named as the next Prime Minister, are the latest names to be revealed in a long list of wealthy foreigners looking to find a refuge where they will not face extradition back home.
Although selling passports is frowned on within the EU, it is not technically illegal and Malta was recently in the spotlight for selling passports for 539,000 GBP (600,000 EUR).
In Austria people who invest in property or business are also eligible to receive passports. The investments are typically made at the regional level and then the local government fast tracks the application.
There is also the chance for anyone who comes into Austria with a significant amount of money of getting a residence permit, which can then later be changed to citizenship under the ‘Privatierslösung’.
The applicants do not need to have any skills, but they need to have a provable income of more than €3,500 a month. That means that this money needs to be paid into a local bank or through the purchase of property.
And with Austria refusing to extradite its citizens to Russia and it’s satellite states like the Ukraine and Kazakhstan, it explains why there has been a flood of applications from the region to gain Austrian citizenship.
Arbuzov, 37, Klyuyev, 49, and Azarov, 66, were named as allegedly having Austrian passports by German Green MEP Rebecca Harms at their weekly European Parliament press briefing.
Azarov is a close ally of President Viktor Yanukovych, whose decision to scrap a key pact with the European Union under Russian pressure caused the latest violence. Azarov resigned as Ukrainian prime minister in a failed bid to defuse the violent crisis the scrapping of the EU pact caused, and apparently fled to Austria right after stepping down.
He reportedly flew to Vienna to join family members by private jet hours after quitting, and planned to stay for a while.
Another example of a wealthy passport holder came when a residency permit was granted to Kazakhstan’s multi-millionaire ambassador to Austria and OSCE representative Rakhat Aliyev, despite the fact that the government quota for applicants had already been reached for the year.
It was rushed through when it was revealed his diplomatic immunity had been lifted, and that he was under an active criminal investigation in his homeland. The request for the passport had been handed out by the council leader in the Austrian district of Horn, who later said he had only done it because the Interior Ministry had ordered him to do so.
At the time Aliyev reportedly had over 100 million euros stashed in Austrian banks.
Speaking at the press conference in German MEP Harms said: “Over the winter I was in Kiev four times. I’m pleased that after the violence Azarov and his people have stepped down. But there is still a real risk that it could collapse into civil war.
“Azarov seems to have gone back to his family estate in Vienna like so many other Ukrainian oligarchs. Like him they have vast business empire’s and property portfolios and many of these politicians also have Austrian passports where they live with their families. That is hard for many people in the Ukraine to understand. Those that were responsible for the violence and the plundering of the land. Those that have put the country under the economic umbrella of Russia feel they can then flee to enjoy the economy of Austria.
“Normal people in the Ukraine have all sorts of restrictions on their opportunities to travel. It’s incredible that the people who are fighting on the streets for European rights can’t travel. Yet those that are beating them and are responsible for the plundering of the country are able not only to leave the country but can get Schengen visas. According to Austrian media, these people have allegedly already for a long time had Austrian passports. That they are Austrian citizens and have been for a long time has shocked me. I therefore don’t understand the restrictions for ordinary Ukrainians. It is essential to find out as soon as possible what money from privatisation and what money from tax loopholes has ended up here with us in the EU. Who is responsible and if Yanukovich does introduce martial law, how can these amounts be frozen?”
Of the Ukrainians alleged to have Austrian passports, Azarov’s son has property in Austria, and his daughter-in-law has a stable of magazines that write about jet-setters, aimed at upmarket readers in the region.
Kluyev is the owner of the company Slav AG and has a 17 hectare mansion in Tulbingerkogel, a village in Lower Austria.
Azurov meanwhile has taken to Facebook to deny the MEP’s claims, saying it was not true that he had ever applied for a non Ukrainian passport. And Arbuzov has also denied the claims through his spokesperson, saying that he only has a Ukrainian passport.


Spoke with a BRP rep during the demo ride and this question came up. First, these are 1 off tires, can't get them just any old place. They are specifically made for the Spyder. We were also told that their cost would be comparable to any standard motorcycle tire.
From what I understand, they were designed specifically for the Spyder. They're a unique size and tire pressure, 6lbs. I don't know the rim size but an ATV rim would be the closest match as is the tire pressure.
I doubt the back tire will make it to 35000 miles on my Spyder! I am surprised to hear that Michelin has tires available and thought Kenda was the only one making tires for the Spyder in the first year.
if you google the tires sizes (without the "KR21") there seems to be a fair amout of companies making those tire sizes for the rim size. i'm assuming they wont change tire tire/rim size from the spec sheet on BRP's website .
i dont know what the kr21 means though . any thoughts ? i'm not that familiar with speed ratings of tires but i looked that up too and couldn't find a KR rating anywhere
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This Antibody was verified by Knockdown to ensure that the antibody binds to the antigen stated.
This antibody is predicted to react with bovine and chicken based on sequence homology.
FABP7 was initially isolated from a human fetal brain cDNA library and whose mRNA was expressed in adult brain and muscle tissues at low levels. The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the fatty acid binding protein (FABPs) family, a group of small, highly conserved, cytoplasmic proteins that bind long-chain fatty acids and other hydrophobic ligands. FABPs are thought to play roles in fatty acid uptake, transport, and metabolism. FABP7 is a downstream gene of the Pax6 transcription factor and has been suggested to be essential for the maintenance of neuroepithelial cells during early cortical development. More recently, FABP7 was found to be frequently expressed in melanomas. Down-regulation of FABP7 through RNAi expression could reduce in vitro cell proliferation and Matrigel invasion, suggesting that FABP7 may be a potential target for the development of diagnostic and therapeutic tools.
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Protein Aliases: B FABP; B-FABP; BLBP; brain lipid binding protein; Brain lipid-binding protein; Brain-type fatty acid-binding protein; DKFZp547J2313; FABP 7; Fatty acid-binding protein 7; Fatty acid-binding protein, brain; hypothetical protein DKFZp547J2313; Mammary-derived growth inhibitor related; mammary-derived growth inhibitor-related; OTTHUMP00000017119; RP11-548E19.1
Gene Aliases: B-FABP; BFABP; BLBP; FABP7; FABPB; MRG


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- 6 to 10 chicken thighs (or other parts)
- Garlic powder
- Montreal Seasoning (McCormick's)
- Sesame seed oil
- Lemon juice
- Sprinkle the chicken with a lot of garlic powder.
- Sprinkle Montreal seasoning on (not too much).
- Pour about a teaspoon of sesame seed oil on and a tablespoon of lemon juice
(put more if you like). Rub it all together and set in fridge for an hour.
- Grill on BBQ and chow down!
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As the Xenoblade Chronicles series celebrates its 10th anniversary, it’s an interesting franchise to reflect back upon. There’s now been three different games and one major standalone expansion encompassing it, and all three are very distinct in their look and tone. If you want to even get deeper in the weeds, the sames are also part of a spiritual lineage to Xenogears and the Xenosaga franchise, where they share a variety of themes and imagery. What connects them all? Well, it seems it’s less about the story and more about the world you are in.
In an interview with VG24/7, Writer and Director Tetsuya Takahashi was asked what it was that made a “Xeno” game. There he said that while there are some familiar story beats and characters, for him the true connection is the immersive worlds the game encompasses and how it aims to suck players in. He acknowledges there is some more direct connection (those who have played through Xenoblade Chronicles 1 and 2 are aware of that), but it seems for him the focus is more of a spiritual connection of shared ideas and those direct story connections can be changed.
“The stories and characters that appear in the Xenoblade Chronicles series vary with each entry, but the same concept is shared among them all; it is players immersing themselves in the game world, and freely walking around and adventuring in it. Maybe it would be better to rephrase and say that the concept is to get players to want to remain in the game world. We’ve kept this concept unchanged since Xenogears, although the Xenosaga series might be the only one of these series that doesn’t follow that concept.
“From the beginning, each entry in the Xenoblade Chronicles series has depicted a single episode within the flow of a larger time and space. So they are, at their roots, closely connected with each other, but we’re flexible with changing the means and ways in which we depict this in each entry.
“Xenoblade Chronicles and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 are like two sides of the same coin which might be why it feels like the connection between them seems to be particularly standing out.”
The latest entry in the series, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition is available now for Nintendo Switch. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and its expansion are also on the Switch, with Xenoblade Chronicles X still only currently on the Wii U.
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In early 2017, the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) announced the beginning of a major transition to the ASAM Criteria, a comprehensive set of guidelines governing the level of care most appropriate for patients and the services provided at those levels. Improved quality of care through outcome-oriented and results-based treatment was among the many changes this transition promised.
DDAP cited several reasons for the change, from ensuring the necessary federal Medicaid funding through an 1115 waiver to support the continuation of residential services, to the consistency that the most widely used system would bring to the Pennsylvania provider and payer world.
Today, the commonwealth’s addiction treatment system is little more than four months away from DDAP’s July 1 deadline for implementation, yet providers still have questions about the specifics of many of the changes taking place. Some of these changes go beyond ASAM Criteria, creating additional questions and confusion.
And as providers analyze the cost implications of the change, driven by increases in required treatment services, decreases in counselor-to-patient ratios, and requirements for more highly trained counselors, therapists, and doctors, it is becoming clear to them how significant those costs will be. With no plan from the commonwealth to increase reimbursement rates to cover these mandates and a funding environment in which reimbursement is already often inadequate in comparison to costs, providers are frustrated. Some have lamented the possible closure of facilities because of the exorbitant cost increases. Yet perhaps most troubling, at a time when the Covid pandemic is helping to drive overdose deaths to a level not seen since the peak of the opioid overdose death epidemic in 2017, these costs could limit patient access to care.
Despite these issues, RCPA drug and alcohol treatment provider members support efforts to increase quality in Pennsylvania’s addiction treatment system. They recognize the strength of the ASAM Criteria. But to put their full support behind ASAM, they need reimbursement increases to cover the costs and favorable resolution of the mandates that go beyond the ASAM Criteria in a way that seriously considers provider input.
RCPA enjoys and appreciates strong working relationships with DDAP, the Department of Human Services and its Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, county drug and alcohol administrators, and the commonwealth’s Medicaid managed care organizations. In the spirit of avoiding any unintended consequences and ensuring a quality system is available to continue to treat all Pennsylvanians in need of addiction treatment services at all levels of care, RCPA will continue to collaborate with these groups to highlight the issues and identify and work toward solutions, all the while bringing to bear its resources to effect these changes on behalf of its members.


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Foodie news roundup for the week of May 7.
Join Executive Chef Sean Currid and local farmer Pat Duncan for the 12th annual “Farmer in the House” dining series at Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails at Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix. Chef Currid will prepare a four-course, prix-fixe menu incorporating locally grown fruits and vegetables from Duncan’s Trading Co., paired with Clown Shoes Beer. The proceeds will be donated to the Association of Arizona Food Banks to assist in alleviating childhood hunger. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. and is limited to 30 guests. $65 plus tip and tax.
Buck &Rider (pictured) is showcasing the best seafood from around the globe with its new Summer Dining Series, a monthly event taking place from May to October. The inaugural dinner is set for May 17, featuring dishes sourced from the East Coast and prepared by Executive Chef Travis Sassmann, who will guide guests through the feast, discussing not only where the food comes from (and why it’s the best), but how the dishes were prepared as well. Each of the five courses will be accompanied by a wine specifically curated for each dish. The May Buck &Rider Summer Dining Series will officially begin at 7 p.m., but doors open at 6:30 p.m. Click here for tickets.
The Breadfruit & Rum Bar is celebrating 10 years of success in Downtown Phoenix by hosting the first ever rum-centric event in Arizona. The 10th Anniversary Rum Festival will take place place Saturday May 12, from 4 to 10 p.m. Guests can expect a spectacular lineup of top rum brands providing samples of their finest varieties, live reggae music, food and fun, all to support the Phoenix Center for the Arts. Tickets are $45 for regular admission. Click here to purchase.
Carlson Creek Vineyard is releasing its newest refreshing summer white wine – the 2013 Chenin Blanc. On Thursday, May 10, from 6 to 8 p.m., the Arizona-based vineyard will be hosting a release party at their Scottsdale tasting room to debut this new summer wine with a party (open to the public) including a complimentary first taste of the 2013 Chenin Blanc plus light bites, live music and conversation with co-owner/winemaker Robert Carlson III.
Helio Basin Brewery’s annual Police vs. Fire First Responders Throwdown is coming up on May 12, starting at 1 p.m. The community event is open to all police officers, firefighters, first responders, and people of all ages. The family-friendly Blue Line Blonde Police V. Firefighters throwdown will feature live music, a firetruck, a vintage police car and more. Ten percent of all proceeds from the Blue Line Blonde will benefit the 100 Club of Arizona, a nonprofit organization providing financial assistance to families of public safety officers and firefighters who are seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.
The Bacon and Beer Classic is back at Scottsdale Stadium on Saturday, May 12. Play giant Jenga on the concourse, bob for bacon in the outfield, and pose with friends on the warning track, all while indulging in unlimited suds and grub. More than 30 Arizona restaurants–Metropolis, Trapp Haus, and Even Stevens, to name a few–will serve up original bacon dishes. Wash it down with samples of more than 100 craft beers from local and regional breweries. General admission tickets start at $49, Power Hour tickets start at $69, and VIP tickets start at $89.
James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Bianco headlines a fundraising dinner, RhibaFarms Spring Fling, on Saturday, May 19, in support of RhibaFarms. Joining Bianco are Jason McGrath, Craig Plevack of Fire & Foraged, Sasha Raj of 24 Carrots, David Traina of Liberty Market, and Micah Wyzlic of Phoenix City Grille. Each course will be paired with brews from The Shop Beer Co. The 3.3-acre San Tan Valley farm’s Food Rescue program fuels the desert soil to grow amazing products people don’t always associate with the climate. RhibaFarms provides the chefs and their restaurants with produce, wheatgrass, microgreens, mushrooms, eggs and flowers for the tables. In a true regenerative form of farming, the brewery also uses RhibaFarms ingredients for several of its brews and RhibaFarms uses The Shop’s spent grains for compost. Guests will get to tour the farm for a first-hand look at just how much food a small urban farm can produce for the community, then sit at tables amongst the vegetable fields. Proceeds of the dinner will go toward additional infrastructure like greenhouses, aquaponics, mushroom boxes, worm and insect bins. Guests are encouraged to take the 60s and 70s Spring Fling theme to heart with tie-dye and flower child attire. The farm also asks guests to bring a flashlight and dinner plate for a uniquely Bohemian, vegetarian-based, family-style dinner. In addition to the dinner, there will also be a blind auction fundraiser where private dinners from the chefs and other goodies are up for grabs. Seating is limited. Tickets for the RhibaFarms Spring Fling are available online at RhibaFarms.com/collections.
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Exploring the Rich Culinary Heritage of South Sudan
South Sudan, the youngest country in Africa, is not only known for its rich cultural heritage but also for its vibrant and diverse culinary traditions. Breakfast holds a special place in South Sudanese culture, as it is considered the most important meal of the day. It is a time for families to gather and share a hearty meal before starting their day. South Sudanese breakfast dishes are known for their unique flavors, diverse ingredients, and nutritional value.
Traditional Staples: A Taste of Authentic South Sudanese Breakfast Dishes
Traditional staples play a significant role in South Sudanese cuisine, forming the foundation of many breakfast dishes. Sorghum, millet, and corn are some of the staple grains used in South Sudanese breakfasts. These grains are often ground into flour and used to make bread, porridge, and other breakfast dishes.
Ful Medames: A Hearty and Protein-Packed Breakfast Delight
Ful Medames is a popular South Sudanese breakfast dish that is both hearty and protein-packed. It is made from fava beans that are cooked until tender and then mashed with garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and spices. The dish is typically served with bread or flatbread and topped with ingredients like tomatoes, onions, and herbs.
Kisra: South Sudan’s Beloved Fermented Bread for Breakfast
Kisra is a fermented bread that is a staple in South Sudanese breakfasts. It is made from sorghum flour, water, and salt. The mixture is left to ferment overnight before being cooked on a hot griddle or pan. Kisra has a slightly sour taste due to the fermentation process and is often served with stews or dips.
Bussa: A Sweet and Savory Porridge to Start the Day
Bussa is a traditional South Sudanese porridge made from sorghum or millet. It is a sweet and savory dish that is often flavored with spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg. Bussa can be enjoyed plain or topped with ingredients like honey, nuts, or dried fruits.
Mahshi: Stuffed Vegetables to Add a Burst of Flavor to Your Morning
Mahshi is a dish consisting of stuffed vegetables such as bell peppers or tomatoes. The vegetables are hollowed out and filled with a mixture of rice, meat, herbs, and spices. Mahshi is typically baked or steamed until the vegetables are tender and the filling is cooked through. It is a flavorful and satisfying breakfast option.
Kuku Paka: South Sudan’s Take on Coconut Curry for Breakfast
Kuku Paka is a South Sudanese coconut curry dish that is often enjoyed for breakfast. It is made with chicken or other meats cooked in a rich and creamy coconut sauce. The dish is flavored with spices like turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chili peppers. Kuku Paka is typically served with rice or bread.
Mula Huta: A Spicy and Tangy Fish Stew to Awaken Your Taste Buds
Mula Huta is a spicy and tangy fish stew commonly eaten for breakfast in South Sudan. It is made with fresh fish, tomatoes, onions, garlic, chili peppers, and spices. The stew is simmered until the fish is cooked through and the flavors have melded together. Mula Huta is often served with bread or rice.
Nile Perch Omelette: A Delicious Fusion of Local Ingredients and Global Flavors
The Nile Perch Omelette is a delicious fusion of local ingredients and global flavors. It combines the local fish, Nile Perch, with eggs, onions, tomatoes, herbs, and spices. The omelette is cooked until fluffy and golden brown, and it can be enjoyed on its own or with bread.
Fresh Fruit Platter: Embracing South Sudan’s Abundance of Tropical Fruits
South Sudan is blessed with an abundance of tropical fruits, and they play a significant role in breakfast meals. A fresh fruit platter is a common sight on South Sudanese breakfast tables, featuring fruits like mangoes, papayas, bananas, pineapples, and watermelons. These fruits are not only delicious but also packed with essential vitamins and minerals.
Conclusion: Celebrating the Vibrant Breakfast Culture of South Sudan
South Sudan’s culinary heritage is a treasure trove of diverse and flavorful breakfast dishes. From protein-packed Ful Medames to fermented Kisra bread, there is something to suit every palate. The rich flavors, unique ingredients, and nutritional value of South Sudanese breakfast dishes make them a true delight to explore and embrace. So why not start your day with a taste of South Sudan and experience the vibrant breakfast culture that this young nation has to offer?


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US: The open source GIS software provider, Boundless has made its open-source desktop GIS technology, QGIS 2.14.1 available for download. This is a significant update, comprising many new features and capabilities.
The Boundless 2.14.1 QGIS release includes all the core plugins of the community build, plus the Boundless Connect plugin, which acts as a single entry point to our QGIS technology and content. Today content includes Boundless-supported plugins that includes Web App Builder which creates powerful web apps directly from QGIS; MGRS Tools which displays MGRS coordinates in QGIS; and What3words Tools that converts normal addresses to intuitive 3 word addresses in QGIS
QGIS 2.14.1 also includes 64-bit Windows support, GRASS updated to 7.0.3 and GDAL/OGR is updated to v2.0.2, with LibKML (.kmz) and OpenJPEG2 (JPEG2000), furthering our commitment to supporting the latest standards and formats.
The software also includes many new community-added features including an updated field calculator for enabling easier manipulations of geometry, finer controls for north arrows, scale bars and copyright notices on the main map canvas, caching of WMS GetCapabilities for faster response time, and many more.
QGIS 2.14.1 represents another step in our ongoing commitment to advance the development and adoption of QGIS. As we evolve our offerings, you will see more improvements and announcements from Boundless in the coming months.


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Today I began with charcoal to differentiate the dark areas from the light. The background in the reference photograph was dark, dappled with light spots. I wanted to register the progression of brightness in the rest of the scene using pencil and charcoal. Finally, I decided to add tints of watercolor.
In the end, I did not get the separation between the foreground and background that I wanted. I outlined the shapes as a remedy.


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We call this the starburst necklace. So much prettier in person! A tiny pyrite center stone gives a sparkle. A delicate layering necklace or can be worn every day as your staple.
Available in 3 different metals - gold plate over sterling silver, rose gold plate over sterling silver or sterling silver.
- 7mm pyrite pendant necklace - 16-18" adjustable chain gold fill, rose gold fill or sterling silver
- Designed in Seattle, WA and made in USA

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