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It seems like just yesterday that the success of The Avengers led to writer/director Joss Whedon signing on to not only take charge on The Avengers: Age of Ultron, but help in crafting the rest of Marvel's shared universe. That ultimately meant turning his TV collaborators to Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and helping to shape the connective tissue found in Thor: The Dark World and Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
But all good things must come to an end, and with Age of Ultron's release approaching, and rumors that it will be Winter Soldier directors Anthony and Joe Russo helming Avengers 3 & 4, Whedon's role in Marvel's universe is uncertain. Or, perhaps more accurately, it's becoming more and more certain that it he'll be leaving it. Thankfully for fans, it sounds like Whedon has a good reason for that possible change: he's ready to create something brand new.
It's strange to think that an entire generation of comic book movie fans may know Whedon as 'the director of The Avengers', and not the offbeat geek icon he was before Marvel ever gave him a call. With properties like Dollhouse, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Firefly, Whedon showed a passion (and knack) for creating not just films or TV shows, but entire fictional universes. And more often than not, they were built on the shoulders of women.
When speaking with Buzzfeed about his recently-released comments - that "quiet misogyny" and "sexism" were to blame for so few female superheroes - the topic of Captain Marvel understandably came up. So, would a smaller-scale film focused on Marvel's first superheroine be up Whedon's alley?
"I would never rule anything out, because I like working here. By the same token, the biggest thing for me is that I need to do something that I create myself. It's been way too long since I created a universe. The last thing I did before The Avengers was [directing an episode of] Glee, and in between I did Much Ado About Nothing. So I haven't created my own universe for over five years. That feels wrong."
The director has been quite candid in the past about the physical and mental toll that directing Marvel's biggest movie ever carries with it, going so far as saying he couldn't see himself directing another like it.
Whedon won't reveal just what he's thinking of next - another sci-fi, fantasy, or western series, perhaps? - and says there's no "grand scheme" he's already got in the works. But before signing for Age of Ultron, Whedon apparently had a specific 'universe' in mind - one sure to raise eyebrows among both Marvel and DC fans:
"I will say that when I was thinking about, 'Well, if I wasn't going to do Avengers 2, what would I want to do?' — of course the first thing I thought of was "turn-of-the-century female Batman." Not Batman actually. But, you know, something cool. One person. Can't stress that enough. Movie about one person — not a team, not 10, just one. But do a nice sort of hard action movie that combined all my favorite things. Something that would be the love child of Sam Fuller and Edward Gorey. You know, I've had many thoughts since then. Oh, I could do this! Oh, I could do that! But it is my instinct to want to tell those stories."
First off, let's clarify: Whedon is not speaking about making a potential Batgirl, Batwoman, or alternate-universe Batman movie. Instead, implying a more contained story following a young, female vigilante - a story that should sound right at home in his existing catalogue (and if you're taking cues from the Dark Knight, why not set the events against an early 1900s backdrop?).
It's thrilling to think of a Whedon-helmed Batgirl or Batwoman story, but years of juggling a half-dozen superheroes and a shared universe makes it a long shot. Even Captain Marvel doesn't seem a proper fit, with Whedon referring to the heroine's tendency of coming out on top of situations as one reason she doesn't grab his attention.
But if Whedon's hopes for the superhero genre as a whole are a sign of what 'universe' he's dreaming up this very moment, a return to his roots may be in the cards:
"You know me, I love a bouillabaisse of genres. I like to throw everything in the stew. The superhero story... it doesn't have to be about one tortured billionaire. It can be a girl and her community, her crushes, her fears. We can evolve that genre more quickly if we come at it from different ways. It both makes sense commercially and artistically. Not all the movies are going to be good. That never happens. But it's going to open up the avenues."
Whedon's wish for a wider variety of heroes, heroines and stories in the superhero genre is one we share, so hopefully his heightened profile will help his next project become a reality sooner rather than later.
Then again, he may prove true to his word and kill every member of The Avengers. Only time will tell.
The Avengers: Age of Ultron releases in theaters on May 1st, 2015.
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Published at Sunday, February 04th, 2018 - 01:58:16 AM. Living Room. By Armina Köhler.
There are many types of couches, tables, sofas, chairs, coffee tables etc available in the market. However, not all tables and chairs can make it to your living rooms. You must select the right kind of living room furniture. With the availability of metals and alloys, living room furniture has seen a change that is major. Nowadays, living room furniture is also seen in variants of metal and their alloys. Gone are the days when living room furniture was synonymous with wooden furniture. That does not mean that wooden living room furniture has lost its sheen or value.
The living room is the best room in your home as it is the room that makes you and all your guests comfortable. It is the room that should be as cozy and appealing as possible and it is for this reason that the furniture in the room should be as stylish and comfortable as possible. There are more and more people who are investing in contemporary furniture that speaks of appeal and comfort at the same time. There are many manufacturers of modern furniture that have taken the above point into consideration when they are producing modern room furniture. In fact, these manufacturers ensure that people get the best value for their money when they are investing in this type of modern furniture for their home.
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We're drawing our 50th anniversary year to a close at the end of August, by celebrating 50 successful technologies, which have had a huge impact on communities across the world.
We asked our supporters to vote for their favourites and these are the three they chose.
Take a look at more top technologies
There was quite a wide range of response. Rating technologies isn't easy! And we'd love to hear your views as well in the comments below.
How do you choose between such a variety of different technologies? Our energy access work demonstrates how vital energy is for raising communities out of poverty, but a lack of clean water and sanitation is life threatening.
Rural communities we work with might vote for one of our agriculture and food technologies. Being able to grow enough to feed your family is a key concern for millions of farmers in the developing world.
This focus on choice goes to the heart of Practical Action's philosophy. We work with communities to help them find the solutions to those problems they prioritise themselves. And we make sure that those solutions are sustainable for those communities as well as for the planet we share.
Our solutions rarely address single issues. The problems caused by poverty are complex and demand a range of responses, not all of which involve technology. Consequently our scope is immensely varied and covers many different areas of work.
And over the last fifty years we've tried out many things in many places and worked with many different people. And this has brought a huge range of learning, which we share as widely as possible in the form of free to download technical information. And because we believe that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery so we encourage others to copy and scale up our work.
For me these two EF Schumacher quotes sum up our approach:
Knowledge is power
"The best aid to give is intellectual aid, a gift of useful knowledge. A gift of knowledge is infinitely preferable to a gift of material things
Small is still beautiful
"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex and more violent. It takes a touch of genius to move in the opposite direction"
Our world is changing rapidly and we need to make sure that rapid technological change doesn't leave poor people behind. Innovation should centre on solving the great challenges the world faces today ending poverty and providing a sustainable future for all.
Let's hope that before the next 50 years have passed we'll have achieved this and Practical Action will be working to keep the world a better place for everyone.


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606: Heavy Duty Pavements
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This unit provides advanced knowledge for professional work with industrial and heavy duty pavements and as a pathway to further learning. It will impart cognitive skills to think critically about materials employed and the methods used to construct these pavements. The unit will also provide specialised technical and creative skills relevant to current and future professional practice. It will further develop the basic skills and knowledge imparted in the core unit Introduction to Pavements.
In the technical literature 'pavements' are generally considered in terms of road pavements, which are characterised by many applications of relatively light and easily defined wheel loads along defined wheel paths such that the concept of an 'equivalent single axle' can be used as the basis of design. The type of pavements addressed in this Unit is different. Industrial and heavy duty pavements have a variety of loads and loading patterns, and can impart very much higher stresses to a pavement than highway axle loads. The loads and tyre pressures are often considerably higher, and loads can be dynamic or static. The design methods can therefore sometimes be very different to those used for highway design.
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Grant Moser
Grant Moser, 87, of Murphy, passed away Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at Murphy Medical Center Nursing Home.
He was a native of Cherokee County, and the son of the late James Pearl and Mae Hall Johnson. Grant was an avid reader and of the Baptist faith.
In his younger years, he enjoyed gardening. Grant was always telling a joke, and he loved singing.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Jake Johnson, and sisters, Vey Johnson and Lorene Jones.
He is survived by his nephew, John Johnson; niece, Kim Tucker; four great-nieces; and several other nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, at Townson Rose Funeral Home in Murphy. Pastor Harold Stiles officiated. Burial was in Ogreeta Cemetery.
The family received friends from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, Feb.28, at Townson Rose Funeral Home in Murphy.
You may send tributes to the Moser family at www.townson-rose.com.
Townson Rose Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.


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It can seem like there is a whole industry devoted to providing advice to those facing road traffic prosecutions. We will not make false promises. We will give you realistic advice and our aim is to get you the best possible result for a reasonable amount of money. We will advise you about funding your case and in some circumstances legal aid may be available or a duty solicitor can represent you at court free of charge. If you pay privately we will usually be able to offer a fixed fee for representation. Call us to arrange to speak to a solicitor.
We are able to offer advice and representation for all motoring offences. This includes the following:
Many people only experience the criminal justice system when they are at risk of losing their driving licence. If you receive 12 points on your driving licence you can be subject to a 6 month driving ban. The best way to avoid this is obviously not to get the points in the first place – this could mean persuading the court to use their discretion not to impose the points to reach this limit. The court also has a discretion to impose a shorter discretionary driving ban and in some cases it may be that a shorter ban is preferable and more just than a 6 month ban. Another way to avoid losing your licence is to convince the court that you or others would suffer exceptional hardship if you lost your licence. An example of this could be that you have caring responsibilities that require you to make frequent car journeys and to lose your licence would impact others. Another example could be that you have a disability which is such that you would be particularly badly affected by losing your licence.
This is a serious offence and carries a mandatory driving ban. Depending on the reading punishment can range from a fine to a prison sentence. There are a small number of defences to this offence, for instance, that you consumed the excess alcohol after you were driving, or that you were not driving on a road or in a public place. As well as defences there are also special reasons that if accepted can result in you not receiving a driving ban. Special reasons hearings are like trials and involve giving evidence on oath. A special reason could be that you only drove due to an emergency or that your drinks were laced. If you do not have a defence or a special reason argument it can still make a difference to your sentence if you are explain to the court the reason for your driving and the effect that a sentence or ban will have on you and others. The court has some discretion in sentencing. We can advise you on your options. Contact us to discuss your case.
This is an allegation that you were in charge of a motor vehicle and intended to drive whilst over the alcohol limit. This is often charged when people are "sleeping it off" in their car and have the keys in the ignition – perhaps to listen to the radio or have the heater on. It is a defence if you can show that you had no intention to drive until your alcohol limit was below the legal limit. If convicted you could receive 10 penalty points or a driving ban.
It is now a criminal offence to have quite low levels of both illegal and prescription drugs in your system whilst driving. It used to be that the prosecution had to show that your driving was impaired but this is no longer the case. We can advise you on any possible defences and represent you at your hearing. The penalties for drug driving are a minimum 12 month ban and a fine to a prison sentence
This is a serious offence that can be heard in the Magistrates Court or the Crown Court and can result in a prison sentence. The allegation is that the manner of driving falls far below the minimum acceptable standard expected of a competent and careful driver. The CPS give examples of the type of driving that may be charged as dangerous. This includes but is not limited to: driving whilst feeling sleepy; driving aggressively; driving a vehicle knowing it has a dangerous fault; being distracted by using a mobile phone; driving whilst not being able to see clearly. It is important to receive legal advice if you are interviewed or are charged with this offence. In some cases we may be able to make representations for the charge to be reviewed or you may have a defence. Call now to speak to a solicitor to discuss your case or to arrange police station or court representation.
It is awful for everyone involved, including the driver, when somebody dies as a result of a driving incident. The police quite rightly take these cases very seriously and specialist police officers are usually involved in both the interview and prosecution of these offences. Often there is a lot of media attention. We have experience of representing people facing these allegations. However bad you feel about what has happened and may wish to co-operate with the police as much as you can it is imperative that you obtain legal advice from the earliest stage possible. Decisions made early on in the investigation can impact on how these matters are finally dealt with. If necessary we are able to instruct experts to analyse your case and test the prosecution evidence. Call us to discuss your case with a solicitor or to attend for interview.
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Looking Good LCN had a post on Facebook about LCN Nail Serum, and since then I've had so many of the new LCN family wanting to know more….
So I decided to repost the blog I did last year. This is for all the new kids on the block and some of you that may have forgotten just what makes this LCN product so amazing and necessary.
Today I would like to share the importance of providing the natural nail with "Water", also known as LCN Nail Serum.
Let's take a look at the ingredients of one of the top selling LCN products;
What are the unique ingredients that make this product so popular?
Silk Protein:
- natural lipids from palm oil, high in amino acids
- referred to as the "princess of fibres" due to its strength
- excellent moisture binding properties and repair to nails due to the fibres
- Key protein component of nails therefore protects/repairs the epithelial cells that are damaged or stressed
Biotin (Vitamin H) :
- Important to improve brittle nails
- Nails are made mainly of hardened protein keratin, so calcium is needed to build stronger natural nails
Again, it is very important to apply your LCN Nail Serum to the area around the cuticle and under the free edge of the nail no matter how long or short your nails are, whether you have a natural nail or one of the unique LCN products on your nails!!
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Six things to help you get through Blue Monday
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Was it extra effort to get out of bed this morning? Did you look outside and wonder when on earth there would be sun again? Does Christmas feel like it happened to somebody else, several years ago?
You're not alone. Today is Blue Monday, allegedly the most depressing day of the year. The good news is that we get it out of the way early on – only 15 days into the year. The bad news is that we have to have it at all.
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Get crafty
The growth of Pinterest, Etsy and Instagram has made traditional craft activities fashionable again, from knitting to embroidery. These are peaceful and relaxing, whilst the repetitive action of crafts such as crocheting can help to take your mind off any worries you might have.
With YouTube tutorials available for almost anything, a lack of experience is nothing to panic about. What's more, you'll be producing something, whether that's a birthday card for your best friend or a slightly lumpy jumper for your mum (she'll love it, mums have to). This will help with any concerns about productivity, proving to you that you are both capable and hard working in those moments of doubt. It might even earn you some extra cash if you decide to sell some of your creations online!
Get colourful
Maybe you're really not arts-and-crafty but you wish you were. In which case, adult colouring might be an option! Adult colouring as a hobby has exploded in the past few years. Walk into any bookshop and you'll see exactly what I mean.
You can buy a colouring book on just about any topic: animals, Harry Potter, Jeremy Corbyn – there's even outlines of expletives for you to decorate and colour. It's a cosy-night-in activity, something which can really help you
Get active
I know, I know, it's a cliché, but it's true that exercise can work wonders for your mental health. However, this doesn't just mean dragging yourself to the gym three times a week. January is a great time to try something new, as there are a lot of deals around and many other people doing the same thing.
Join that yoga class, try-out for that netball team, sample what the university climbing club has to offer. Alternatively, just get together with your friends this weekend and have a kick-about. Whatever you do, it's always better than not having done anything at all!
Get outside
Fresh air is incredibly important to our wellbeing, so head outside today. We're incredibly lucky to have the outside space we do in England. For instance, London is the greenest city in Europe with 40% of its land turned over to publically accessible green space. Wherever you are in the country, find that natural space and get out there.
Go for a walk, a bike ride, or simply soak up being outside in nature. Even heading outside for your lunch break will help to clear your head and get things back into perspective.
Get planning
I'm not talking about resolutions here because let's be real, most of us have already fallen off of that particular wagon. I'm talking about plans for all the things you want to do this year, the trips, the holidays, the fun stuff which is just as important as all of that self-improvement.
January might seem as though it's never going to end – which is probably why Blue Monday comes slap-bang in the middle of it – but twelve months rolls around incredibly quickly. Give yourself something to look forward to, whether that's a film you're dying to see or the trip of a lifetime around Europe. It'll make getting up in the cold and the dark for those 9 am lectures just that bit more bearable.
Get kind
We were awash with kindness advent calendars in December, countdowns to Christmas which involved completing a compassionate act each day. But kindness, to borrow a phrase, is not just for Christmas and doing something for others is a great boost to your self-esteem.
Just don't forget yourself in all of this. Be kind to yourself. Don't beat yourself up if you don't feel on top of the world every minute of every day. Give yourself treats and time to yourself just to be. A little self-care goes a long way, so make sure you build that into your 2018.


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I am pretty sure everyone is familiar with this image; its a picture of "Jesus Christ". Where in the Bible it says Jesus Christ was blond, blue eyes, long hair?
Isaiah 53:2 He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him.
All Scriptures testify about Jesus Christ, even his appearance was described in the Bible, yet nowadays everyone has one of these images and prays or worships it. In God's eyes this is just an idol (Leviticus 26:1) which is something God does not want us to have. And if Jesus Christ would have come like this you think he would have been rejected? I don't think so. Then how can we recognize Jesus Christ and not make our own image of who we think God is?
John 6:68 Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom we shall go? You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God."
2,000 years ago only the disciples followed Jesus Christ because they didn't see his outer appearance but they understood he was God because he fulfilled all prophecies and gave them the words of Eternal Life. Jesus Christ taught them how to keep the Passover and thru it they were saved (John 6:53-54).
Why I bring this up? Because Christ came again according to the Bible and the story repeats itself with 2nd Coming Christ, how did we recognize him? He didn't come with trumpet calls, angels, power and glory, we recognize him because he gave the words of life. He gave us the Passover, he is Christ Ahnsahnghong, and he is testified in the Bible.
Know true God thru the Bible, not thru whatever image people made. Christ Ahnsahnghong is in the Bible. Though the teachers of the law knew the whole scriptures and were waiting for the Messiah they didn't believe in him because they saw him with physical eyes, God is not physical but Spirit, the only way to recognize him is thru the prophecies in the Bible.


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Weekly Newsletter - 30 June 2016
Monaro Inter-club Pairs Day
1. Peter Giles & James Collier
2. Cathy Bywater & Claire Hughes
3. Judith Anderson & Nick Ware
ANC ACT team Scores at the time of sending the Newsletter
Open Teams Currently 5th place
Senior Teams Currently 2nd place – close competition with SA
Women's Teams Currently 1st place – close competition with Queensland
Youth Teams Currently 4th place
We can certainly be very proud of our team members.
June Eclectic
Friday: Lance McDougall & Harold McCormick
Saturday: Juliana Maher & Sue Coleman
Monday Red: Bill Pattinson & Paul Sullivan
Monday Blue & Yellow Ruth Conley & Helen Douglas
Tuesday: Peter Andersson & Andrew Ferguson
Wednesday Red: Maureen Heslop & Terri Henderson
Wednesday Blue & Yellow: Doina Uzubalis & Susan Hegarty
Thursday - matchpoint: Neil Naughton & Anna Ilsley
Thursday butler: Peter Kahler & Liz Van Der Hor
Upcoming Events
Griffin Trophy is tonight, Thursday June 30. Walk-in pairs welcome.
To be eligible to win, the individual winner must play with a different partner each session. Table money is $10 for the first session and free for the second if playing both nights.
Ted Crichton Matchpoint Pairs Championships – Tuesday Evenings 5 and 12 July.
This is a Red Point Honour board event and will feature longer rounds (between 6 and 8 boards) and will be Barometer scored after each round. Cost is $12 per session.
Winter Teams – Thursday evenings 7, 14 & 21 July
Bridge For Kids
Tuesday 12 July 2016 – start at 10am finishing at 12 noon with ice cream and pizza. Cost $2.
For children to attend Bridge for Kids it is expected that a parent, grandparent or guardian accompany each minor and assist if needed. The convenors will have "Working with Vulnerable Youth" registrations. The target age is ten to twelve but younger ie eight, and older, to sixteen would be acceptable.
Card games include any trick taking game such as Old Maid, Hearts and mini bridge for older children. A competent player would supervise each table of four. This person could be an accompanying adult. As participants progress they may consider further lessons or participate in an accommodating bridge session.
We are asking the club membership to embrace this initiative by considering and volunteering to assist where possible.
We would like more participants. Please register your interest.
Master the Basic Lessons
The next lesson is Wednesday July 6 at 9.15 am, with Barb Toohey. The topic is Doubles – Takeout Double. To make a nice day out, stay and play in the session starting at 10.00am.
Coughs & Colds
With winter well and truly upon us the need for proper Hygiene Protocols in relation to coughs, colds and flu like conditions is essential. Although the club would miss you, it is better to miss a session of bridge than share the condition with others and increase the risk of lots of us missing a bridge session. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated by all. Please be mindful of touching your face with cards, use the sanitiser frequently and discard tissues in the waste bins.
The club has placed a container of hand sanitiser on the bench top under the big screen to aid in the containment of infection.
Please note the addition of a dress code in our by-laws
By-Laws of the Canberra Bridge Club Incorporated v0.6.7 – June 2016
6.1 The dress code required by the Canberra Bridge Club is essentially a matter of common sense. Members and staff shall be conscious that they should not dress in any way that might reasonably give offence to another member. Except for more formal occasions, e.g. Christmas parties, Melbourne Cup day, Seniors day, daytime dress may be more casual than night-time wear. Likewise, summertime dress may be more casual than wintertime wear. Notwithstanding, dress should be neat, tidy and clean at all times.
6.2 Dress restrictions at the Canberra Bridge Club include but are not limited to:
No brief shorts
No bare shoulders (males only); i.e., for instance, no singlets, no tank tops
No sportswear, i.e. no swimwear, no lycra cycle wear, no body suits, no sports shorts
No bare feet, no rubber thongs, no dirty shoes or boots, no soiled sneakers.
6.3 The President of the Canberra Bridge Club is the sole judge of inappropriate dress. An alleged violation of the dress code may be drawn to his attention by any member of the club or any member of staff, or he may act on his own initiative. A first-time violation of the code is not regarded as a serious matter and should be dealt with in an informal conversation between the club President and the member concerned. Repeated violations of the code may be regarded as misconduct and shall be dealt with as provided for by these By-Laws, clause 5


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The "Holy Grail" of Youth Ministry Citations
It would be impossible to count the number of conversations I have had about youth ministry over the years where I have heard quoted " The average youth pastor stays in a church only 18 months" either to prove a point or to begin a diatribe against "made up " statistics in ministry circles. For years the buzz was that a citation for this could never be produced……..until today (not really) 🙂 In the book What every Pastor Needs to Know about: Music, Youth and Education, a volume in the Leadership Library published by CTI and Word, 1986 authored by Garth Bolinder, Tom McKee and John R. Cionca, on p.70-71 in Chapter six by Tom McKee we read " Larger churches wonder how to find and keep a good youth pastor. The average stay is only 18 months". This is followed by a reference to an article by Paul Borthwick in the Winter 1983 edition of Leadership P.75.
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- Posted February 16, 2017
Shedding some light on 'Sun and Moon'
Hot on the heels of the Pokémon Go craze comes the latest in the main series of Pokémon games, Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. While Pokémon Go was criticized for lacking content, players won't find that issue...
- Posted December 8, 2016
"Snowden" tells a different story
Few films in recent years have compelled its audience to critique our nation quite like Oliver Stone's new biopic, "Snowden." The Oscar-winning director has built his career on challenging controversial issues and perspectives in his own inimitable...
- Posted November 2, 2016
The wild, wild 'Westworld'
As society stretches toward the future and the distant age of flying cars and colonies on Mars seems in sight, media has taken a liking to the fantastical worlds that lay ahead of us. Dystopian societies as...
- Posted October 26, 2016
Solange Knowles' new album impresses
Sept. 30 marked the rebirth of Solange, as her first full-length effort since 2008 hit the shelves. Her latest release, "A Seat at the Table," looks to shed light on the experience of a modern African-American woman....
- Posted October 12, 2016
Fall televison review
- Posted October 6, 2016
Mac Miller, Mick Jenkins impress with new albums
Over the span of a week, a Mick and a Mac released noticeably unique projects within the hip-hop community. On Sep. 16 rapper Mac Miller dropped a jazzy album in "The Divine Feminine" for long-awaiting fans. No...
- Posted September 28, 2016
On the shelf: The Hidden Oracle
This summer was jam-packed with book releases, which means every book-lover was over the moon with happiness. One particular book that was released in early May was "The Trials of Apollo, Book 1: The Hidden Oracle" by...
- Posted August 16, 2016
What TV Should Learn From The Walking Dead Finale
WARNING: The following article contains spoilers from season six of The Walking Dead and season five of Game of Thrones. "You can breathe, you can blink, you can cry…hell, you're all gonna being doing that." Negan, The...
- Posted April 13, 2016
Turnover morphs into their new sound with 'Peripheral Vision'
Turnover and pop punk used to be considered synonymous with one another, but the Virginia Beach quartet's sophomore album "Peripheral Vision" is proving everyone and everything wrong. The transition from pop punk to another genre was once...
- Posted October 14, 2015
One for the history books
Quinnipiac University's Theatre for Community took the audience back in time with its production of Horton Foote's "1918." The show ran from April 16-19 and was directed by Dr. Crystal Brian, a theater professor at Quinnipiac. The...
- Posted April 21, 2015
Something sweet
Spring has finally hit Quinnipiac, which means summer isn't too far away. One of the best summer treats? Ice cream, of course! Four Chronicle members took to three local ice cream shops in Hamden and Cheshire to...
- Posted April 21, 2015


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Service Levels for Microwave Networks
Defining service levels for microwave networks is always an argument between good engineering and budget control. The allure of microwave is the speed and cost of deployment in comparison to a fibre network. What must not be lost is the fundamental reasons for building a network in the first place and that is to support the traffic requirements of the higher application.
There are 2 end to end performance considerations when designing networks:
- Availability – amount of time in a calendar year that the network can be down due to fault. This is usually expressed as a percentage of up time eg. 99.99% which correlates to around 53 minutes a year. The determination of unavailability is on the receipt of 10 severely errored seconds and it is considered cleared on the receipt of 10 non severely errored seconds of data.
- Error performance – short duration hits (less than 10 seconds) that result in errors to the data but are not classified as unavailability.
Availability is determined by designing in redundancy into critical systems and diversity in routes i.e. protection, to ensure that faults can be worked around until repaired. This is especially important in remote areas where engineers may require a number of hours to reach a site. Early detection of faults is critical in high availability networks requiring real time monitoring systems and well trained staff to interpret the status of the network, especially in times of instability due to seasonal fading.
Error performance is determined by designing each microwave hop to ensure that the cumulative performance end-to-end is within specification. The mistake often made is to design each hop to the desired error performance of the network. Error performance is improved by using suitable bands for the length of the hop, designing for a high fade margin, ensuring that Fresnel Zone clearance is available based on the length of the hop and the climate in that region, minimising multipath fading through techniques such as space diversity, frequency diversity, and avoidance of paths over water and other topographical features etc.
Error performance is usually specified as predicted outage in seconds worst month. Multipath fading is the most likely cause of poor error performance and the techniques for mitigation are costly:
- Fade margin – higher fade margin will usually be gained through larger antennas. These antennas are a significant cost but are nothing compared to the costs for strengthening of structures and the operational expenditure for leasing space on third party towers.
- Space Diversity – requires a second antenna on the receiver (usually both ends) doubling the load on the structure. The costs for the radio systems tend to double as a space diversity receiver is required ( IF combiner preferred to baseband switching) as well as the additional antenna, feeder etc. Indoor systems have the additional costs of waveguide and pressurisation systems. All in all this link is starting to look expensive from a capital budget perspective.
It is usually at this point when the capital costs are steeply rising not to mention the operational expenditure for the additional site costs that some compromises start to slip in. Structural upgrades are revisited and savings found by lowering antennas, reducing size of antennas, or removing space diversity or even reducing the strengthening work and accepting more movement in high winds. Once the compromise is made on one hop, suddenly all hops are reappraised for the same savings until the budget is brought under control. Each compromise had some affect on the error performance but the results are usually not known until much later during the commissioning phase or when the collection of operational data starts to show sub performing links.
The cost of the lower performance is transferred to the higher application data eg. Television pictures, telephony, public safety networks communications, etc. Remedial works are now required and it takes some time to see whether these have been successful. It is often not possible to go back and strengthen the structure and swap out the antennas for the correct configuration due to the significant outages required and so compromises are the order of the day. The end result is that the initial cost savings during construction are often surpassed by the cost to the application data and remedial works with the resultant improvement in error performance being less than desired.
Surely this would never happen I hear you say but sadly I have seen this on many significant networks.
The answer is to properly define service levels based on the higher application requirements. Once defined, engineering must be allowed to design and build to support those requirements otherwise any savings made during this phase will be paid for many times over the life of the network.
If you require an assessment of an existing network / links or a review of a design please contact us for a consultation.


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You are currently browsing the category archive for the 'Flash Fiction' category.
It's been a while, hasn't it?
I've not written much fiction lately, so this challenge has come along at an unusual time. That said, it could be a great time, as I've decided to share a piece of my novel in an attempt to push myself into getting it edited.
The challenge has been set for me by the lovely Paige Randall. Despite having only ever met her in the digital sense (via Twitter) she's been a positive influence on my writing and this, I suspect, is why she chose to nominate me for the 7-7-7 challenge.
The idea is to take a work-in-progress (WIP), jump to the seventh line of the seventh page, then share the next seven lines. It's a nice idea, hopefully showcasing something interesting from the early stages of whatever you're working on and letting others decide if the writing is doing its job.
And so, you'll meet Niiko in the middle of a fight scene, but she isn't all that she seems…
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Niiko noticed the beauty of the blade in a fleeting moment of clarity, the fine detail of the ancient Athrinian runes etched into one edge, the dim blue glow of the circular crest above the hilt and how the sword's softly-curving blade resembled a desert snake's body.
An intense pain racked her body, shattering the peaceful clarity before quickly dissipating, leaving her numb once more.
The demon would not release her without a fight.
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The cloaked ranger heard the familiar hum of Shadowfell, its thirst for blood finally sated. Using the black cape of the downed assassin, he wiped the excess gore from the blade's edges and turned toward the girl.
Her slender fist broke his nose, blood spraying as his head snapped back and he thundered into the dirt.
"Fool," the voice hissed unnaturally from the girl's lips, "you think I would fall so easily?"
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Now, I don't really have anyone to nominate for the 7-7-7 challenge myself, but I will at least urge you to visit my friend, Andy Flood, and read his wonderful variety of writing at Words Beyond.
The council meeting had not gone well. They had lost all hope, heedless of Darus' own belief. "Misplaced," they had called it. "A fool's hope," they said.
He stood on the balcony outside the now empty council chambers, overlooking the deserted gardens outside the city walls. Flowers had already begun to wilt, shrubbery withered and the grass grew taller by the day.
The girl sat at the edge of the garden, looking out across the plains. She had been there for days, silently guarding the city gates. Whatever drove her, he would likely never know, but he had seen what she could do and it had given him the hope that the council had so easily dismissed.
His wife, Orla, appeared at his side, clad in armour.
"What are you doing in that?" He demanded.
"They are coming, Darus. She is coming. I am not going to stand by and do nothing."
"You shouldn't-"
"This is no time for misguided chivalry, my love." She turned to face him now, laying a hand on his cheek. "I will not wait to die in here, I won't let you die alone out there. If the world falls, I will be right beside you."
The Four ruled here once, many lifetimes ago. Their Towers stand vacant at the four corners of the world, locked by powerful magicks that no mortal can dispel.
A generation has passed since all trace of The Four's presence disappeared from historical records, by the emperor's decree. His fear of the prophecy blinds him, and in his madness he leaves the world to fall into ruin.
I left the world behind, choosing to live in solitude by the sea. I refused to destroy the historical texts, instead hiding them away in a library secreted away beneath my home.
The ignorant tyrant can keep his empire.
I still believe in The Four.
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She was small, maybe five feet or so, with the cutest little hint of fat peeking over the waist of her underwear. This belied her agility, as she soon showed by leaping into the branches of the trees above, swinging up and perching overhead, bare feet curling round the branch. Her yellow eyes, like a wild cat's, looked down on Kym from the trees, watching with a mix of curiosity, fear and mild recognition.
How long had she been living out here in the forest? Kym wondered. She must have been born out here, those eyes weren't human, must've developed over time. But how had she grown to adult size, what creature had protected the girl through childhood?
At length, the wild girl slowly clambered, insect-like, down the tree trunk. She tilted her head, brown hair hanging lank down one side of her face, loose strands clinging to her sweaty, dirt-streaked face in the humid atmosphere.
Those yellow eyes fixed Kym with their primal stare.
"Friend?" The wild girl asked.
Kym smiled. "Friend."
The night had been uneventful. Perhaps they had finally learned to fear him, the way it should be.
He stalked the rooftops anyway, watching the humans scuttle about like insects on the street below. Scared shadows darted through circles of light beneath street lamps, knowing their place at the bottom of the food chain.
A lone truck headed toward town, bright headlights preceding its speedy arrival.
Too speedy.
The ground began to shake, shockwaves causing the buildings to tremble and knock him off balance. Steadying himself, he watched as showers of dirt and concrete spat from the earth behind the speeding truck, concealing some terrible form, its colossal shape lunging in and out of the ground in the ever-expanding storm of debris.
Another explosion of dirt detonated behind the truck, causing the driver to lose control. Tyres squealing, rubber grinding uselessly against uneven ground, it jackknifed.
From the shower of asphalt and earth, a screaming beast emerged. A wyrm, its maw unfolding like toothed wings in an unholy shriek, reared out of the ground. Time seemed to slow to a crawl as the monster arced through the air, its snake-like body a skyscraper in length and girth. With impossible quickness, it crashed through the concrete road, the truck obliterated by the cataclysmic force.
Watching the spectacle unfold below, he grinned. Breaking into a run, then a sprint, he calculated where the wyrm would emerge. Sure enough, it shattered the asphalt below, the violent quake almost obliterating the structures around it.
Pulling the barbed metal whip from his belt, he leapt from the crumbling rooftop.
Aiming for the beast's gaping maw.
The night was about to get interesting, after all.
Once again, I'd like to apologise for the poor formatting. No matter what I do, WordPress makes a mess of the formatting, creating odd spacing between lines and often completely ignoring indentations and the like.
Hopefully you'll forgive these issues and just enjoy the story.
The shadow towered over them, a monster in the doorway at the end of the hall. It bore down on them, a steady and inexorable approach, the threat of harm thick in the air.
His friend, sword clutched tight and staring defiantly at the blackness that poured into the archway, was no match for this beast. He was brave but young, innocent to the ways of battle.
Heedless to the danger, he leapt between the young boy and the onrushing beast, baring his teeth and snarling a warning to the monster as it approached the door arch…
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The letterbox rattled, mail dropping harmlessly to the floor.
"It's okay, boy," his owner whispered, bending down to softly stroke the puppy's head. "It's just the postman."
Accepting the affection, the young dog watched the shadow recede from the doorway before turning to his young friend, the baby boy running to him, smiling wide and embracing him lovingly.
Brent sat on his bed, trying to wake up and start his day. Rubbing his eyes, he stood and opened the curtains lazily to flood his bedroom with the hazy light of the spring morning.
As usual the view was somewhat spoiled by the junk yard behind his house.
"What the hell's that?" he wondered aloud.
Atop one of the many piles of rusting metal and assorted timbers, a shape lay slumped over the remains of a car door. Wrapped in plastic, whatever-it-was resembled a body, its head twisted back at an unnatural angle.
He dismissed it as his imagination, hauled himself to the bathroom to wash up. Upon his return to the bedroom, curiosity getting the better of him, he looked over to the junk yard once more.
His blood ran cold.
The plastic-wrapped body was sitting up, head lolling painfully to one side, its gaze locked on to Brent's wide eyes. He had to believe this was a nightmare, closing his eyes and wishing for it to end. Opening them again, he let out a sigh of relief as the body had disappeared.
Think it's time to lay off the sauce, he thought.
Brent froze again, the sound of rustling plastic wrap coming from behind him…
He sat on the grass, looking out over the shallow valley before him. Left arm resting on one bent knee, he looked the picture of calm. The gentle swishing of Stacey's bare feet on the grass announced her arrival, even before her legs appeared in his periphery.
"Out here again?" She sat beside him as she spoke.
He rubbed wearily at his stubbly jaw, thumb and forefinger worrying at his tired eyes. Then, "you ever wonder what your next step is?"
"I find it's easier not to think about it. If there's sand under my feet, I go barefoot. If it's snow, I put on boots."
"And if there's no ground left to walk?"
"What's this about?" Stacey's concerned eyes were fixed on him.
He had no answer.
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Hello all.
Well, those who are left, I guess.
I'm in the process of trying to edit my novel, design its cover and even think of a name for the darned thing, but I've also found time/inspiration for other works. This is technically the second (the first one isn't finished yet) but it's the first one to make it to completion, though that shouldn't be a surprise since this is flash fiction and about 130 words.
Anyway, I hope you enjoyed reading my return to flash fiction writing. Let me know what you think. 🙂
Well, this is my last story for a few weeks as I really, REALLY need to push myself to write the end of my book.
It was a difficult one this time, as I wanted to write something humorous and cynical (should have been easy to write cynical stuff, that's who I am!) but it completely changed as I wrote it, turning into something massively different.
Anyway, Madison's story is here and I'd like to thank her once more for starting this wonderful group.
Mine is here…
Rainbow Memorial
"It's beautiful, isn't it?" Kel said to Yri, taking in the emerald fields and deep blue skies.
The sisters wandered down the rainbow bridge hand-in-hand, their bare feet tingling with every step and their plum-coloured hair floating on the breeze. The bridge was a small leak from their own bright world, the colours emerging through the clouds over Earth.
They came to the same spot every year, to where their mother was buried. She had been one of the first to come to Earth, falling in love with their mortal father, and she'd always wanted to be buried here.
They knelt at the base of the sole cherry blossom tree at the edge of the clearing, the name "Gia" carved into its slim trunk.
Through tears, the sisters shared memories of their mother until nightfall.
This week's prompt could so easily have been my chance to showcase my (in development) novel's characters again, but I decided that it was another chance to continue using my newly-born character from both last week and, initially, the barbed wire prompt from the week before!
Thanks as always go to Madison Woods, without whom this (fast-growing) group wouldn't even exist. Please visit the link there for her story and many other wonderful tales of varying genres.
My story this week…
Moonlight Sonata
The moon always brings out the crazies.
He grinned in the moonlight, breathing in the smell of dead things and gorging himself on the sweet music of screaming creatures.
He had decided the barbed whip wasn't enough tonight. He cracked his knuckles, now sticky with blood. It didn't matter which creatures had stained his fists, all that mattered was the freak's face he was currently turning to pulp.
He stood, shaking the blood off his hands, crimson spattering his long white coat. He didn't care.
A giant stood before him all tooth and claw, saliva pouring from its maw. He beckoned the colossus with one hand, relishing the chance for a real fight at last.
After all, the moon did bring out the crazies.


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2018 is expected to be another tumultuous year for the healthcare industry, even though industry growth is projected to remain mostly stable.1 With the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)'s individual mandate, uncertain policy efforts to strengthen state marketplaces, and ever-increasing insurance premiums, there will be a broad range of challenges facing the industry this year.
Yet for physicians and clinicians, the industry's shifting tides will not be the center focus. Physicians will place increased emphasis on alleviating operational challenges, improving the quality of care for their patients, and tracking compliance with care plans to improve patient outcomes. These improvements are expected to aid in the decrease of overall healthcare spend, since industry trends in 2018 will focus on innovative ways to lower costs, increase quality, and reduce unnecessary utilization.
Quality-based reporting is now a requirement for all qualifying physicians
As of January 1, 2018, participation in the Quality Payment Program (QPP) is a requirement for any physicians who qualify under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) or as an Alternative Payment Model (APM). Unlike previous years, where physicians could choose whether to submit reporting information, all physicians that qualify for MIPS or as an APM will be required to report on quality, improvement activities, advancing care information, and cost. Otherwise, practices will face a negative payment adjustment in 2020.
Unfortunately, only 40 percent of health organizations have begun incorporating value-based initiatives.2 To be sure your practice is prepared for 2018 reporting requirements, physicians need to identify target reporting criteria and determine whether the practice has the necessary data collection capabilities.
If your practice is lacking the proper software for quality reporting, you may need to consider upgrading your electronic health records (EHR) or evaluating add-on capabilities, which can capture this information from your current EHR. For practices without an EHR, Qualified Registries are also available for MIPS data submission. Some registries accept manually entered data or spreadsheets, and they will report the information directly the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).3 "Test" reporting paces are still an option in 2018, but it is crucial that practices begin collecting all necessary data to prepare for full reporting.
In addition to preparing for 2018 reporting, any physicians who participated in MIPS during 2017 must submit performance data by March 31, 2018.4 Failing to submit before the deadline can result in a 4 percent negative payment adjustment for 2019.
Increased emphasis will be placed on reducing care variation
Unwarranted variation in care can cause mistreatment and unnecessary healthcare spending across Common Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs).5 However, variation can be avoided by establishing improved protocols for consistent care. A survey of CFOs indicated that variation reduction could amount to approximately 40 percent of health organizations cost savings opportunities.6
Practices should look for methods of establishing care delivery systems that reduce variation. By focusing on consistency throughout the continuum of care, practices can sustain greater operational efficiency with lower overall cost. To begin the process of creating a high-performing healthcare delivery system, organizations should work with clinical leaders and stakeholders to evaluate cost data and identify areas with the greatest cost variation. Practices can then develop initiatives to target clinical and cost outliers with coordinated, actionable benchmarks for an improvement team.
Physicians will continue searching for ways to mitigate burnout
With value-based care's increasing pressure to track metrics and reporting requirements, providers will be looking for opportunities to decrease administrative burdens. To increase physician productivity, providers need to incorporate methods of delegating and reassigning non-clinical tasks. Reducing administrative requirements will decrease physician stress and free up more time for direct patient care.
Innovative provider-centric solutions, such as a scribe or virtual transcription service, will enable physicians to capitalize on patient-provider interactions. Using a scribe to document patient encounters can reduce required charting time by approximately 60 percent, saving physicians one to two hours of data entry each day. Yet since there is not a standard certification program for scribes, there is still a potential for errors that could leave the physician liable.7
Lines of communication will be increasingly streamlined
Patient portals were originally designed to achieve Meaningful Use requirements, and they enhanced the cultural trend for patients to be more involved in their personal healthcare and health records.8 However, portals are not doing enough to engage with patients.9
There will be a shift toward text messaging workflows, progressive web apps, and other mobile health applications to increase patient engagement. Text messaging workflows offer a range of capabilities and resources: providers can easily share voice, video, and imagery; clinics can decrease no-shows by sending appointment reminders directly to patients' cell phones; and patients can provide wellness updates while communicating directly with providers and nurses.
To implement a text-based system, identify areas of weakness within your practice where faster text messaging could offer an improved workflow. Then look for HIPAA-compliant platforms that will provide easy-to-use resources for your practice. If the software is simple and straightforward, physicians will be more willing to integrate the app into their personal workflows, thereby increasing its effectiveness. You can also look for software that integrates with your existing EHR or scheduling systems.10
Practices will increasingly seek the expertise of analysts to gain population health insights from patient data
Leveraging big data helps practices identify trends in population health. Real-time data can be collected from remote monitoring devices and leveraged to predict patient health trends. This current data can also be used for dynamic risk stratification, which would allow patients to be re-stratified following their procedures to receive the best care for their recovery needs.
The trends gleaned from claims, EHR and other health data, coupled with remote monitoring, can be used to target high-need, high-cost patients and develop improved strategies for care coordination. High risk patients account for the largest portion of healthcare spending, and if practices could reduce unnecessary utilization by 20 percent en masse, they could receive an approximate 74 percent reduction in unnecessary care for the high-risk, high-cost group.11 To coordinate care for patients with high utilization, practices must implement strategies for assigning care coordinators to high-risk patients. These coordinators must establish open lines of communication to prevent unnecessary emergency room visits, ensure proper medication reconciliation, and manage treatments and disease. Improving the continuum of care for high-usage patients lowers the overall cost of care for the entire population.
Payers are looking for new avenues for expansion
Following the failed mergers between multiple major payers in 2017, payers will be looking for other cross-sector opportunities for consolidation. Instead of limiting mergers to private payers, health insurers are beginning to acquire medical groups, clinics, pharmacies, and other facilities across the United States.12 Payers feel that consolidating companies should streamline administrative tasks, while allowing payers to offer more cost-effective health plans and affordable, convenient access to pharmacy and healthcare.13 Unfortunately, 57 percent of healthcare executives feel that consolidation will lead to higher overall healthcare costs.14
While payers are active in their efforts to restructure and allocate resources, providers should be doing the same in 2018. Independent practices should consider options for easing administrative and financial cost burdens. Working with an outside practice partner can provide administrative relief, increase performance success, and enable physicians to focus more time on patient encounters.
To download a summary of all ten trends, please click here or use the button at the bottom of this blog.
More private payers will offer Medicare Advantage plans
Medicare Advantage (MA) is a federal program subsidized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It allows those eligible for Medicare to enroll in MA plans with private payers that offer comparable coverage to standard Medicare plans. Payers find Medicare Advantage attractive because it is a stable market with a steady stream of eligible candidates, and CMS pays the cost of MA plans upfront, providing consistent, reliable reimbursements.15
To attract more Medicare beneficiaries, payers will look to strengthen their consumer engagement and marketing strategies. Only 11 percent of MA health plan enrollees feel they have full communication regarding their health plan benefits, so increasing customer satisfaction through member engagement is an opportunity to attract a larger consumer base. 61 percent of payers feel that improving member engagement will increase the payer's competitiveness in the market and secure longstanding relationships with enrollees.16
Consumers will drive payers and providers to offer cost, quality, and outcome information
A recent study found that the number of High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) and other Consumer Directed Healthcare (CDH) plans are expected to continually increase by 11 percent per year.17 As more consumers are faced with high deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses, they will look for price transparency and options to keep costs down.
The push for consumer-centric plans is growing from the increased demand for a retail experience, in which patients can "shop" for plans and providers while price-checking services. 63 percent of payers believe that the increased presence of HDHPs is encouraging consumers to pay greater attention to their personal cost of care, since the costs of visits and prescriptions are largely falling to the consumer.
Providers need to make cost data readily available to patients. To determine operational costs for visits and treatments, provider organizations must collect and analyze the total cost data for their patient populations. Analyzing cost data and metrics will offer opportunities to identify medical facilities and providers with lower-cost, quality care.18 Physicians can then refer patients to these facilities and specialists, while citing their competitive costs and quality care for certain treatments.
Additionally, practices must ensure patients understand that certain preventative care measures are covered under the ACA. With high deductible plans, more patients will avoid physician visits to keep costs down. To provide quality care for an entire patient population, providers must be sure that even healthy patients receive their required annual care, enabling the provider to meet applicable value-based metrics. Develop a strategy for reminding patients to schedule their annual appointments, and indicate the services they will be provided and the associated cost, if any.
Physician practices must collect payment from individuals, in addition to payers
High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) are causing patients to become major, unreliable payers in the healthcare market. In addition to billing payers directly, practices must now request payments from individuals. Yet billing a patient's insurer and then invoicing the patient for the remaining cost can take 30 to 90 days, at which point a patient is significantly less likely to pay the balance owed.
Instead, practices must incorporate methods of directing staff to politely pursue balance collections during every patient interaction. Prior to each office visit or procedure, staff should research a patient's insurance requirements and communicate the patient's eligibility and estimated fees. Determine the patient's plan specifics and ensure that the patient is prepared to pay their copay, deductible, or full fee if they are without insurance. Ascertain the services the patient will need during their visit, and then use potential diagnosis and services codes to generate fee estimates. Use the codes to establish how much will be billed to the payer and the remaining balance the patient will owe following the visit.19
To improve revenue cycle streams, require either full or partial payment in advance of care, as payer contracts allow. Then direct staff to hand patients an invoice for additional fees or services as they leave the office. Industry standards indicate that the likelihood of collecting patient fees decreases by approximately 50 percent for every 30 days the account ages, so it is crucial to collect payments as consistently as possible.20 Finally, establish clear policies and communicate them with your patients by providing written statements and posting the information in your waiting room, exam rooms, front desk, and on your website.
Telemedicine and virtual care will continue to expand
Consumers are continuing to press for more convenient access to providers, and virtual care allows physicians to easily interface with patients at remote locations. Virtual care provides patients access to physicians and specialists without traveling to a hospital or clinic, and it offers providers the potential to see a higher volume of patients at a lower cost per interaction. With more than 75 percent of health systems employing some form of virtual care in 2018, most consumers are likely to experience telehealth within the next year.21 Consumers will press hospitals and physicians to fully incorporate telemedicine into their continuum of care.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) also issued the 2018 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule in November. The final rule expands coverage for telehealth encounters and increases the number of billing codes available for telehealth services, which will widely increase its usability and popularity.22 To begin incorporating virtual care, practices must weigh the financial costs and benefits of purchasing telehealth technology. Since costs for telehealth software can be high, practices should compare the upfront costs to the cost savings opportunities and determine whether pursuing telemedicine is an advantageous choice this year.
In 2018, patients, payers, and providers will be working to make sense of the many changes that occurred in the healthcare industry last year. Though there is still uncertainty surrounding healthcare policy, independent practices must look for actionable methods of making financial and technological progress. Choose at least one of the above trends, and develop a plan for implementing a new solution for your practice.
1 Industry Top Trends in 2018: Health Care
2 Managed Care State of the Industry Survey 2017
3 Merit-Based Incentive Payment Program (MIPS): 2017 CMS-Approved Qualified Registries
4 Quality Payment Program
5 Reducing Unwarranted Variation in Healthcare Clears the Way for Outcomes Improvement
6 Are you really reducing care variation costs?
7 Is a scribe right for you?
8 Digital Tools Empower Patients, Enhance Engagement
9 8 healthcare marketing trends for 2018
10 HIPAA Compliant Texting
11 Focusing on High-Cost Patients - The Key to Addressing High Costs?
12 UnitedHealth is Buying a Major Doctor Group on the Heels of the CVS-Aetna Deal
13 Healthcare consolidation: What consumers need to know
14 Managed Care State of the Industry Survey 2017
15 Why payers are flocking to the Medicare Advantage market
16 Member Engagement, Medicare Advantage Growth Top 2018 Payer Trends
17 Ibid.
18 Managing the True Costs of Health Care: A Roadmap to Cost Analytics
19 Collecting from Patients Preparing for 2018 - Webinar: ZirMed, Elizabeth Woodcock
20 6 tips for improving your self-pay collections strategy
21 8 virtual health predictions for 2018
22 Telehealth Opportunities Worth Watching in 2018


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Tremors were felt in Delhi and parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) on Sunday afternoon, reported news agency ANI. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), an earthquake of magnitude 3.8 on the Richter scale hit Haryana's Jhajjar. The earthquake struck at about 4:37 pm at a depth of 10 km. Many people from Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida and Ghaziabad took to Twitter just after they felt the earthquake tremors.
A Twitter user Sanjukta Basu said that there was an earthquake and she just felt it in Mahavir Enclave Delhi. However, there have been no reports of loss of life and property so far. The entire national capital region lies in very sensitive Seismic Zone 4.
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According to a report published by the Ministry of Earth Sciences in 2016, Delhi was divided into three broad zones of vulnerability in case a high-intensity earthquake hits the city.
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Areas like Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), AIIMS, Chhatarpur and Naraina fall under the safest zone while the eastern, central and northern parts of the city fall under the high-risk zones, according to the government report.


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I normally don't have much time for kit cars, they can be badly built and its not the sort of thing I would really want to chance my arm on. This Marcos Mantula V8 looks to be quite nice though and was originally built by a garage proprietor and then restored a few years ago. It is fitted with a 3.9 Rover V8 and a five speed manual gearbox and also features a limited slip diff. The mileage of just over 15,000 is warranted and the MOTs are present to confirm this. The current owner has a collection of 28 cars (three of which are in this auction). The car was laid up from 1998 to 2009 at which point it was brought out into the daylight and restored. Its a shame that this car is on a Q plate but it could be a fun weekend car for someone with a guide price of roughly £10k.
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So, Bob Uecker grabbed the mic and called the Brewers/Nationals game last night, less than three months after extensive heart surgery coupled with staph infection.
This is good news for anybody who gets bonus death-pool points for hitting 75-years-old on the aorta but probably bad news for the hospital's ombudsman.
"The doctors don't really want me to, but I'm going to pick up (certain) trips," Uecker said. "Chicago, maybe. Something close, (like) San Francisco. I'll go there."
That last one was a joke, of course, but Uecker also said doctors have yet to give their full support to him returning to work in any capacity, not just road trips.
[Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel]
A joke? You almost got me with that one, silly writer!
Health Dept. Sidebar (Seriousness Dept.): Condolences to Bill Cowher whose wife Kaye (a Title IX pioneer) died Friday after a battle with skin cancer.


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Leeds, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/18/2018 -- The Hydro Store is not only a leading provider of the best hydroponics products but also an expert sharer of hydroponics industry knowledge, boasting their very own knowledge hub, which people can visit to stay on top of hydroponics news and learn the best tips and growing practices.
At The Hydro Store Expert Knowledge centre it is possible for people to browse articles, blog posts and videos all related to hydroponics, and in turn enhance their knowledge regarding the growing method. The Hydro Store have put this in place to help their customers and anyone looking to get involved in hydroponics growing.
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SONATA has just submitted a new deliverable, D2.3 Updated Requirements and Architecture Design.
This document presents the revised and updated overall architecture of the SONATA system as well as new and updated use-cases and requirements. The overall contributions of D2.3 can be summarized as follows:


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Thu 8 Oct 2015
Blame the Huthis…Posted by tabsir under "Arab Spring" , Aden , Huthis , Saudi Arabia , Yemen
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Click here for my post on Tigningen about yet another bombing in Aden.
Thu 8 Oct 2015
Click here for my post on Tigningen about yet another bombing in Aden.
Wed 15 Apr 2015
Since the start of the Saudi-led Decisive Storm campaign in Yemen, I have published two commentaries on the blog of the Center for Middle East Studies at Lund University and three interviews on The Real News. While the situation is changing daily, seemingly for the worse each day, I note these commentaries here:
Lund Blog:
Proxy Morons: The Demolition of Yemen (http://www.menatidningen.se/english/proxy-morons-the-demolition-of-yemen) March 27
Sliding Towards a Virtual Genocide in Yemen (http://www.menatidningen.se/english/sliding-towards-a-virtual-genocide-in-yemen) April 13
The Real News:
Proxy Morons: The Demolition of Yemen (3/1)
http://therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=13565 April 4
Proxy Morons: The Demolition of Yemen (3/2)
http://therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=13636 April 12
Proxy Morons: The Demolition of Yemen (3/3)
http://therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=13639 April 13
Mon 29 Dec 2014
There are many postcards on the Internet from old Aden under British control. Photographers in Aden were not immune to the Orientalist gaze on the curious and the bizarre.
to be continued… for #15, click here.
Thu 11 Sep 2014
There are many postcards on the Internet from old Aden under British control. Aden has long been a crossroads between Africa and Asia. It is not surprising that a number of early postcards feature Somalis in Yemen.
Thu 15 May 2014
There are many postcards on the Internet from old Aden under British control. This continues the series with more general views of Aden.
to be continued… for #13, click here.
Sat 26 Apr 2014
Southern Yemeni Activists Prepare for Nationwide Rally
by Susanne Dahlgren, MERIP, April 24, 2014
For the first time, a Million-Person Rally or milyuniyya will be held in Yemen's oil-rich eastern province of Hadramawt. It is being called milyuniyyat al-huwiya al-junubiyya or the Million-Strong Rally for Southern Identity.
The mass demonstration aims to unify all of the southern Yemeni protests against the Sanaa regime. For two years now, milyuniyya rallies have been held in Aden, the hub of southern Yemeni revolution, gathering large crowds of men from all over the southern provinces and women from less far-flung areas to give voice to the concerns of southerners before the world. The object of the April 27 rally is to commemorate the 1994 "war against the south" that led to the downfall of the southern army and the solidification of 'Ali 'Abdallah Salih's rule, understood by many southerners as a northern occupation. The choice of Mukalla, Hadramawt's main port, as the site for the demonstration is significant; only months earlier tribes gathered to form the Hadramawt Tribes Confederacy, in order to resist what is considered a systematic looting of the fruits of the land by the regime, which is distributing business deals to its cronies while marginalizing locals. The tipping point was the murder of a notable tribal sheikh at an army post, which sparked a full-blown popular uprising. (more…)
Thu 17 Apr 2014
There are many postcards on the Internet from old Aden under British control. This continues the series with views of Sheikh Othman.
to be continued… for #12, click here.
Thu 10 Apr 2014
A Youtube video on Aden in 2005:
A video of interest mainly to people who once lived in Aden. Landing at Aden airport (footage taken from within aircraft), Khormaksar, Crater (tanks, commercial centre, market halls, fishermen at Front Bay), Ma'alla, Steamer Point. Please also see part 2 (Gold Mohur beach, car ride around Aden). Footage taken in December 2005.


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While it is true that a timeshare contract is a binding legal document, it is often mistakenly thought that such a contract cannot only be cancelled. In fact, most timeshare companies maintain that their contracts are non – cancellable. This misconception is perpetuated by timeshare companies and user groups that are funded, maintained and controlled by the timeshare industry.
The FHA 203k loan program provides home buyers the opportunity to buy and fix up a property, without exhausting their personal savings.
Ellie Mae has hired Eric Connors to lead its product strategy as it continues to work on automating the residential mortgage industry.
In his role as senior vice president of product strategy and management, Connors will be responsible for leading the overall product strategy for Ellie Mae's Encompass digital mortgage offering, the Encompass NG Lending Platform, and related products including the Encompass Connect suite.
"Eric has a proven history of leading innovation in a data-driven industry, and we're thrilled to welcome him to Ellie Mae," said Joe Tyrrell, executive vice president of corporate strategy at Ellie Mae. "In recent months, we unveiled our Encompass NG Lending Platform and our Connect suite of solutions designed to help our lenders close more loans, close loans faster, and reduce the cost of origination, while leveraging data and automation to deliver the true digital mortgage. Going forward, Eric will be responsible for driving the product strategy in support of these solutions and helping Ellie Mae achieve our North Star of automating everything automatable for the residential mortgage industry."
Before joining Ellie Mae, Connors was most recently the general manager of CoreLogic's credit business.
In that role, he was responsible for the division's strategy, product, compliance, sales, and operations. Connors also spent eight years at Yodlee, where he led product strategy, release management, and payment operations.


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PICTURES: Transportation Security Administration demonstrates how to fly with firearmsThe Transportation Security Administration held a demonstration on how to safely and legally fly with firearms on Thursday, July 11 at the Lehigh Valley International Airport. Firearms are permitted when unloaded, packed in a hard-side case and locked in checked baggage only. Ammunition may also be in the locked hard-side case, but must be separated and in its original box. The firearm must be taken to the airline counter and properly declared, where it will then travel in the belly of the aircraft.
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- PICTURES: Halestorm and Motionless in White at PPL CenterHalestorm and Motionless in White performed at the PPL Center in Allentown before the Alice Cooper concert.
- PICTURES: Phantoms Youth Hockey Development CampYoung hockey players from the area attended the Phantoms Youth Hockey Development Camp at Steel Ice Center in Bethlehem. The kids had a chance to skate with Phantoms player Alex Lyon and learn from Phantoms Assistant Coach Kerry Huffman.
- PICTURES: Intense work on dollhouse continuesThe three members of the Country Meadows Wood Working club, John Lapp, July Torrence and Merritt Smith meet weekly to assemble a dollhouse that once completed, is gifted to a child through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. "When they give the dollhouse away, I'm not sure who has the bigger smile," said Martie Haller, the director of marketing at Country Meadows. The club has worked on a number of dollhouses for the same cause and gained one new member, Smith, in the past year.
- PICTURES: Heat Wave Strikes Lehigh ValleyPeople react to the extreme heat affecting the Lehigh Valley Wednesday.
- PICTURES: Treating gunshot injuries courseA dozen attended a first aid for gunshot wounds course on Tuesday, July 16 at the Milford Township Fish, Game & Forestry Association. The certification program gave participants the knowledge of how to save a life if wounded with a presentation by public safety trainer David Jacob Kotz and hands-on practice.
- PICTURES: Making PastaThe hands-on class taught techniques to have members of the class feeling confident to make your own pastas to pair with homemade sauces under the watchful eye of Chef Keiffer.
- PICTURES: South Parkland Wins ChampionshipSouth Parkland defeated Northern Valley 2-0 to win the Legion Championship


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Today we're bringing a purse your way that is very eco-friendly. The Daily from Ecoist is quite an amazing tote. The bag is available in SEVEN different colors and is made of handfolded and recycled candy wrappers. You have to get yourself one today!!!
*Select colors are now 10% off!
Also be sure to check out all the other merchandise (especially the other handbags!!!) on the Ecoist website. Never has recycling looked so good!!! Go green today!


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Parisiennes Tea Set
Product Description
Metal tea service in a carry-case, in pastel colours with a floral pattern and delicate refined illustrations of Paris by Lucille Michieli: a teapot, four plates, four tea cups with their matching saucers.
Exclusive Item: Ships from France
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Please allow 7 extra days for shipping
About Moulin Roty - French Toy Maker
Presented by Bonjour Petit, Moulin Roty is a French toy company that has been crafting quality toys and their accompanying stories for 40 years. With a focus on preserving the childhood soul, Moulin Roty is devoted to promoting "softness, fantasy and tenderness." Each character is designed in France using the finest French fabrics and materials. Moulin Roty is also very proud to be a worker-owned cooperative, putting quality, creativity and excellence first!
Additional information
- Brand: Moulin Roty (Les Parisiennes) - 2017
- Product Type: Tea Set
- Age: 3+
- Size: 11x7.7"
- Washing instructions: Hand wash. No dish-washer.
- Material: metal
- Sku: M642531
- Alternative name of the product: Tea set
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Collection: Les Parisiennes - Moulin Roty


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Cricket Tour 2018
This year sees the introduction of a cricket Tour for the older boys in conjunction with Glebe House Prep.
The tour is an exciting opportunity for the boys to play a higher level of Cricket against new opponents and to forge friendships with new teammates. The boys will play two teams from West Sussex and will stay overnight at both schools. Fun activities such as paint-balling and a trip to Thorpe Park are planned for the time when the boys aren't playing and will help the two teams to bond.
The trip is the beginning of a joint effort between the two schools to provide exciting opportunities for our pupils, whilst keeping the cost to parents to a minimum. If it is a success, we will be able to plan more residential field trips and further sporting tours.


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7-1/2" Tall Air Filter:
This intake system utilizes an oil free, 7-1/2" tall inverted top conical 360 degree radial flow performance air filter with 5-layers of progressively finer mesh cotton gauze oiled media and is constructed with 100% polyurethane frame for long life and multiple cleaning cycles.
Mandrel-Bent Tubing:
One Piece 3" Mandrel-Bent brushed aluminum intake tube directs unrestricted airflow from the filter to the throttle body for more horsepower and torque.
One-Piece Heat Shield:
Sturdy 18 Gauge Powder-Coated One-Piece Heat Shield blocks performance-robbing engine heat. This heat shield requires no assembly and uses factory mounting locations for fast and easy installation.
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All clamps, couplings, and hardware are included for hassle-free installation. This is a direct bolt-on kit that requires no cutting or drilling on factory parts.
This product is not currently CARB exempt and is not available for sale in California or for use on any vehicle registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicle.
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- Very pleased with the Stage 2 CAI for the new JLUR Wrangler. Sounds amazing (especially with upgraded exhaust) is well engineered/built, and looks mean . Throttle response is also improved. Install was very easy and everything mounts to factory bolt locations -- only critique is that the intake air temp sensor port will not fit the sensor used on the JL 3.6. The sensor base is much larger (about the size of a quarter) and it is epoxy'd into the factory intake, so it wouldn't fit even if you could get it out without damaging it. Easy fix to order a JL IAT sensor from Mopar for $11 (which fits perfectly) but for the cost of a premium product specifically engineered for this model think the correct sensor should either be included, or at least mentioned that you will need to source one to fit the port on the AFE intake tube. (Not that check engine lights on Wranglers really matter...) -- Overall very pleased and would reccomend.
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Oreo Halloween Funfetti Cookies
10/23/2018, noon
YIELD: 2 Dozen Cookies / TOTAL TIME: 35 min
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 12 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
1/2 cup Nestle® Halloween Morsels
• 1/2 cup sprinkles
• 10 Halloween Oreos, crushed
• additional chocolate chips, for topping
PRE-STEP: Preheat oven to 370F degrees. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
STEP 1: Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium size bowl. Set aside.
STEP 2: In a large bowl, using an electric or stand mixer, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract until combined.
STEP 3: Add eggs one at a time, mixing between each egg. Add flour mixture and mix until just combined. DO NOT OVERMIX!
STEP 4: Using a spatula, stir in chocolate chips, sprinkles and crushed Oreos until combined.
STEP 5: Using a cookie scoop, scoop dough into balls about 2 Tablespoons each and place onto prepared baking sheet.
STEP 6: Bake for 10 minutes, rotate baking sheet clockwise and bake for additional 4-5 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
STEP 7: Immediately after taking cookies out of the oven, place additional chocolate chips on top of cookies, and let cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet before moving them to a wire rack.


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Two chip designers walk into a bar. They are Russell H. Fish III and Chuck H. Moore (the creator of the Forth computer language), and the bar is called Sh-Boom. No, this is not the beginning of a joke. It's actually part of a technology tale filled with discord and lawsuits. Lots of lawsuits. It all started in 1988 when Fish and Moore created a bizarre processor called Sh-Boom. The chip was so streamlined that it could run faster than the clock on the circuit board that drove the rest of the computer. So the two designers found a way to have the processor run its own superfast internal clock while staying synchronized with the rest of the computer. Sh-Boom was never a commercial success, and after patenting its innovative parts, Moore and Fish moved on. Fish later sold his patent rights to a Carlsbad, Calif.–based firm, Patriot Scientific, which remained a profitless speck of a company until its executives had a revelation: In the years since Sh-Boom's invention, the speed of processors had far surpassed that of motherboards, and so practically every maker of computers and consumer electronics wound up using an approach just like the one Fish and Moore had patented. Ka-ching! Patriot fired a barrage of lawsuits against U.S. and Japanese companies. Whether these companies' chips depend on the Sh-Boom ideas is a matter of controversy. But since 2006, Patriot and Moore have reaped over US $125 million in licensing fees from Intel, AMD, Sony, Olympus, and others. As for the name Sh-Boom, Moore, now at GreenArrays, in Cupertino, Calif., told IEEE Spectrum: "It supposedly derived from the name of a bar where Fish and I drank bourbon and scribbled on napkins. There's little truth in that. But I did like the name he suggested."
Chip Hall of Fame: Computer Cowboys Sh-Boom Processor
You've never heard of it. But this processor's high-speed architecture has been duplicated in every modern computer