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Hugo Chávez Annouces Another Run for President, Accuses Globovisión Boss Guillermo Zuloaga of $100 Million Plot to Kill Him
Brace yourself. This news is as newsy and shocking as it gets: Hugo Chávez is running for president... again.
The Venezuelan comandante has been in office for 12 years and has said he plans to stay there -- elections willing -- for another decade. But Chávez made his plans for 2012 official yesterday, promising that "there is no turning back" for his Bolivarian Revolution.
Chávez also took the opportunity to threaten Guillermo Zuloaga -- the head of opposition TV station Globovisión and Miami resident-- with expropriation of his assets if he doesn't return to Venezuela to face charges of "usury."
Chávez's political party won 98 of 165 seats in the National Assembly on September 26 despite narrowly losing the popular vote. But that election, heralded as a show of force by the opposition, hasn't deterred the president from running again.
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"You will decide if this soldier stays at the front of the revolution or you will allow the bourgeoisie to spoil the dreams of the people," Chávez told a crowd of supporters on Sunday.
He also once again singled out Zuloaga -- who has taken refuge in Miami -- for criticism. "He's on the run, and goes to Washington to say whatever he feels like," Chávez said, referring to Zuloaga's appearance last week at a Congressional event entitled "Danger in the Andes: Threats to Democracy, Human Rights, and Inter-American Security."
"Either this guy appears here (in Venezuela) or there will have to be action taken against his businesses, among them a television channel," Chávez told supporters as they shouted "Expropriation," according to AFP.
On Saturday, Chávez accused Zuloaga of helping to finance a $100 assassination plot against the Venezuelan president.
"He's going around conspiring against the government, and they're all collecting money to pay the person who kills me," Chávez told reporters at a socialist fair in Caracas.
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Congratulations to Newly Elected TMA YPS Officers
The TMA Young Physician Section (YPS) elected new YPS Executive Council members at TexMed 2016 in Dallas on April 29.
Congratulations to the following newly elected officers:
ChairSandra Williams, MD, Houston
Chair-ElectLindsay Botsford, MD, Houston
DelegatesAlison Haddock, MD, HoustonNicholas Steinour, MD, Austin Lynn Stewart, MD, Austin Gabriela Zandomeni, MD, Rowlett
Alternate DelegatesJason Acevedo, MD, Abilene Jennifer Rushton, MD, AustinBrian Temple, MD, AustinSara Woodward Dyrstad, MD, Odessa
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TMA Leadership College Application Deadline Extended
TMA is now accepting applications for the TMA Leadership College Class of 2017. The deadline to apply has been extended to Friday, July 8.
The TMA Leadership College, established in 2010 as part of TMA's effort to ensure strong and sustainable physician leadership within organized medicine, is geared toward active TMA members younger than 40 or who are in the first eight years of practice.
Graduates serve as thought leaders who can close the divide between clinicians and health care policymakers and as trusted leaders within their local communities. Many also receive priority consideration for appointment to TMA councils and committees.
Visit the TMA Leadership College webpage for full program details, a class schedule, and application. For more information, contact Christina Shepherd by email or by calling (800) 880-1300, ext. 1443, or (512) 370-1443.
TexMed 2016: Delegates Vote to Preserve Billing Rights, Fight MOC Coercion
TMA "has the green light to fight for state legislation that will address two crucial issues for Texas physicians," thanks to the TMA House of Delegates, Council on Legislation Chair Ray Callas, MD, wrote in a letter to all TMA member physicians.
Meeting in Dallas at TexMed 2016, the house on April 30 unanimously approved what Dr. Callas called:
"As chair of the TMA Council on Legislation, I am tremendously excited by these actions, and I pledge to you that your TMA leadership will follow through," Dr. Callas wrote.
He pointed out that lawmakers in several other states have enacted laws to ban physicians from billing for services provided to patients out of network. These laws fall short of helping patients hold the very insurers who sell policies with narrow networks accountable for the lack of access to in-network physicians and health care providers. The Obama administration and several presidential candidates have proposed similar nationwide measures.
"We will not let it happen here in Texas," Dr. Callas said. "The plan the House of Delegates approved calls on TMA to push for legislation that holds insurance companies accountable for their inadequate and narrow networks. It extends the applicability of Texas' exemplary mediation program for $500-or-more balance bills to all out-of-network physicians and providers and facilities. It keeps physicians aligned with patients' needs and best interests."
Read more about the plan and the extensive research that supports it in the cover story, titled "No More Surprises," in the May issue of Texas Medicine.
The MOC proposal grew out of a new law that Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin signed in April. It would ban the use of MOC "as a condition of licensure, reimbursement, employment, or admitting privileges at a hospital" in Oklahoma.
Dr. Callas said "several key Texas legislators … are quite interested in pursuing a similar measure here. The TMA house followed through perfectly."
The Harris County Medical Society submitted the resolution delegates adopted. It calls on TMA to "pursue legislation that eliminates discrimination by the State of Texas, employers, hospitals, and payers based on the American Board of Medical Specialties' proprietary MOC program as a requirement for licensure, employment, hospital staff membership, and payments for medical care in Texas."
Save the Date: TMA Fall Conference, Sept. 23-24, 2016
Mark your calendar for TMA Fall Conference, Sept. 23-24 at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa in Bastrop. The conference provides an opportunity for physicians and medical students to conduct TMA business, earn continuing medical education (CME), and network with peers.
TMA-YPS will host a casual mixer with the Resident and Fellow Section on Friday, Sept. 23 at 8 pm with a joint business meeting to follow. The meeting will be a legislative kickoff with information you need to know about the upcoming legislative session, how to affect policy within TMA, and much more. Check the YPS webpage for meeting location and mixer details.
TMA's special room rate is $209 for single or double occupancy. Reserve a room by calling (888) 421-1442, and ask for the TMA Fall Conference discount rate. The deadline to book your hotel reservation at the TMA rate is Sept. 2, 2016.
Focus on Member Services: Business of Medicine
Your TMA membership delivers expertise on the business of medical practice. Physician members turn to TMA for help with challenges like contract negotiation and structuring salaries, and for access to dynamic programs like the TMA Leadership College.
If you're just starting out, a TMA practice setup can put you on solid footing from day one without costing you a fortune in time and money.
As a TMA member, you also have access to resources like these for running your practice "like a boss":
Visit the TMA website for more information on how TMA can help you with the business of practicing medicine.
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Recent Residency Grads: Protect Your Income Without Hassles
For a limited time, recent residency graduates can enroll in up to $5,000 per month in guaranteed-issue long-term disability coverage, without medical or financial underwriting. Simply submit an online form, and you're covered through TMA Insurance Trust.
See TMA member-exclusive rates and learn more.
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Since 1955, TMA Insurance Trust has served as the trusted advisor for Texas physicians, their families, and their employees. Created and exclusively endorsed by TMA, TMAIT is proud to partner with TMA member physicians to meet their personal insurance needs and protect their livelihood. TMAIT walks alongside physicians throughout their entire career journey from medical school to residency and all the way through to retirement. Learn more at www.tmait.org.
CMS Extends Texas' 1115 Medicaid Waiver by 15 Months
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announced it has reached an agreement with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on a 15-month extension of the state's 1115 Medicaid waiver. The waiver funds uncompensated care and the Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Program.
For more information about the Medicaid Transformation Waiver, read "1115 Medicaid Waiver Up for Renewal" in the October 2015 issue of Texas Medicine.
MACRA: Good, Bad, or Downright Ugly for Physicians?
TMA and Texas physicians cheered when Congress repealed Medicare's Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula last year. The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) not only removed the constant threat of Medicare payment cuts, but it also promised to simplify the ever-tightening thicket of federal regulations that strangle physicians' practices.
TMA is less than enthusiastic, however, about the CMS' plans to implement the new law. TMA is studying the 426 pages of proposed MACRA regulations carefully and sent TMA chief lobbyist Darren Whitehurst and Angie Ybarra, TMA's director of clinical advocacy, to Washington for in-depth discussions with the American Medical Association and national specialty societies. A TMA staff team listened carefully to two MACRA briefing sessions that AMA set up with CMS officials.
According to TMA executive vice president and chief executive officer Louis J. Goodman, PhD, here are the association's topline observations so far:
TMA needs physician feedback (email email@example.com) as it develops detailed official comments on the draft regulations. In the meantime, the association urges physicians from practices of all sizes to visit TMA's MACRA Resource Center to learn about the new law and proposed regulations.
In addition, read "Bracing for MACRA" in the July issue of Texas Medicine to learn about the new quality-based payment pathways Congress designed to replace the SGR and how TMA is helping practices navigate the labyrinthine Medicare payment paradigm.
Oppose VA Rule for Independent Nurse Practices
As TMA expected, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a proposed rule that would allow advanced practice nurses (APRNs) — nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and clinical nurse specialists — to practice independently within the VA health system. While this doesn't change state scope-of-practice laws for APRNs working outside the VA system, it overrides those laws for care being provided inside VA.
Veterans' service organizations and more than 90 members of Congress are opposing this change on the grounds that it jeopardizes veterans' safety. Comments on the draft rule are due July 25. TMA, AMA, and other medical societies will file formal comments in strong opposition. Please take a few moments to tell VA officials what you think of their plan. Submit comments using the sample letter on the TMA Grassroots Advocacy Center, or via the government's rulemaking website or the American Society of Anesthesiologists' Safe VA Care website.
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Plan a Helmet Giveaway During Hard Hats Month
As you dream about the cooler days of fall, start thinking about a bike helmet giveaway during October to celebrate TMA's annual Hard Hats for Little Heads month. Your event can urge kids to "Get moving. Stay safe. Wear a helmet." And it can help TMA cover all 254 of Texas' counties.
Physicians, medical students, county medical societies, and TMA Alliance chapters can host events. Look for a fall festival or National Night Out event with which to pair a helmet giveaway, or check out these ideas for events to come up with another approach.
TMA provides everything you need for a successful event: free helmets, banners, event signage, promotional flyers, educational handouts, and media relations support. When you purchase up to 50 helmets, TMA will match your purchase with free helmets. Helmets are $7.60 each, including shipping. Be sure to order your helmets and other supplies at least a month in advance.
Additionally, the Texas Academy of Family Physicians (TAFP) and the Texas Pediatric Society (TPS), the Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, offer their members a unique benefit. TAFP and TPS will cover the cost of up to 25 helmets for their members, and TMA matches that. So family physicians and pediatricians can get up to 50 helmets at no cost. And you can buy more helmets at TMA's low price.
To request an order packet, email Tammy Wishard, TMA's outreach coordinator, or call (512) 370-1470.
Hard Hats for Little Heads is supported in 2016 through a TMA Foundation (TMAF) grant thanks to top donors — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, an anonymous physician and spouse, TMAF Make-A-Difference donors, and the Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio — and generous gifts from TMA and TMA Alliance members, and friends of medicine.
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Are you keeping up with TMA on social media?
TMA is very active on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. We also have a robust YouTube channel with hundreds of videos by and about TMA. These pages help us communicate with our more than 49,000 members and keep you informed about news, events, member benefits, and our advocacy efforts.
We hope you will follow, like, tweet, and engage with us. We'd also like to hear from you! If you have any social media questions or suggestions, contact Jen Rios in the TMA Communication Division at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Portland's performing arts community includes musical, dance and theater offerings — often combined in unexpected ways.
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Outdoor Shakespeare, brand new plays and a dance performance in the woods highlight this summer in Portland.Read More »
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The Teacher Learning and Leadership Program (TLLP) is an annual project-based professional learning opportunity for experienced classroom teachers.
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Since its launch in 2007, the ministry has supported hundreds of teacher-led TLLP projects. Search the project archive to view completed projects along with contact information to communicate with the project leaders.
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Wall Street gained on Friday after a government report revealed the U.S. economy added 204,000 jobs in October, the Labor Department said on Friday, well above the 125,000 jobs expected by economists polled by Reuters. The unemployment rate ticked up to 7.3 percent in October from 7.2 percent the previous month.
"I would say that with all job number reports that come from the government, treat them with a grain of salt because the numbers are constantly revised," said Jason Weisberg of Seaport Securities. "I don't put a lot of faith in this number today. I know the Street has reacted very positively. I am surprised because of the government shutdown. The number is what it is and that's why I don't trust the number."
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Oops! I screwed up the truffles!
Some rolled in coconut flour, some in ground peanuts, and some in ground chocolate chips.
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Well done for saving the truffles! They look lovely :)ReplyDelete
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He's a Northern Cardinal and he's very handsome! He hangs out here with Mrs. Cardinal but they don't really mingle with the other birds. Maybe that's why I like them, because they antisocial like me! :)Delete
good save, buddy! They look rad. I almost bought a bag of coconut flour the other day just because I was surprised to find it in my local health food store. But I didn't because I realised I had no clue what to do with it!ReplyDeleteReplies
Oh but once you buy it you will want to make all sorts of things with it! Coconut flour cake balls is my favorite thing to make with it. It's pretty much just melted chocolate with a little milk and sweetener and coconut flour to thicken it. A lot like my failed truffles here!Delete
Truffle goof-ups are always worth saving...you did an awesome rescue! :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Truffle goof-ups are very common around here... actually any kind of recipe goof-up is quite common in my kitchen! :)Delete
I have done this, oh....hundreds of times. Not with truffles per se, obviously, but messed up ratios. Usually because I bake in the early am hours when I am still in a not-enough-caffeine-in-my-system haze and therefore can't be expected to do math.ReplyDelete
I LOVE coconut flour and it has saved me many times. If I overbake cookies, I will usually just crumble them up, add some coconut oil and a little coconut flour to give it that texture and make them into "truffle bites". That makes them sound almost planned, no?
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Cannot brain without caffeine! That is the best way to save a sad batch of cookies. It does make them sound almost planned ;)Delete
Coconut flour is some awesome stuff! I wish it was as cheap as all purpose flour, but then again, I'd probably put on 50 pounds if it was because I'd stick that stuff in everything.
Heh, great shot of that cardinal! I have no-so-fond memories of having to handle them for a research project I assisted on. Their beaks are mothereffers.ReplyDelete
The truffle save was great though! Heck yeah for coconut flour!Replies
I did not know that about their beaks! I'll keep that in mind next time I feel compelled to grab one and hug him and pet him and squeeze him and name him George :DDelete
It's almost worth a flub to be able to say, "coconut cake balls." I like the sound of that.ReplyDeleteReplies
It does sound very nice! Almost musical :)Delete
I have a bag of coconut flour in my cupboard that I haven't used much of yet.ReplyDelete
Recipe of those coconut flour cake balls?? Or are they somewhere on the blog? They sound good!Replies
I'm afraid you're just going to have screw up a batch of truffles and then add coconut flour to make cake balls! :DDelete
If I had to make these on purpose, I would start with a recipe for chocolate truffles (semisweet chocolate + coconut milk or some sort of creamy milk), but I would add a bit more milk than the recipe called for. Then after the chocolate has chilled in the fridge throw in coconut flour a tablespoon at a time until a workable (yet soft) dough forms. That's pretty much what I did, although I did it out of airheadedness! :)
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ST. LOUIS – SSM Health Care – St. Louis has elevated Maggie Fowler, R.N., B.S.N., M.B.A., to the position of regional vice president of nursing/chief nursing officer (CNO). She replaces Lynn Lenker, who accepted the position of chief nursing information officer (CNIO) for the network's corporate parent, SSM Health Care, also based in St. Louis.
Fowler is celebrating her 20th year as an SSM Health Care executive administrator. Since 2008, Fowler had served as vice president for nursing operations for SSM Health Care – St. Louis. Her previous appointments include executive vice president/chief operating officer and vice president of patient services for SSM St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles, and executive vice president/chief operating officer and regional administrator for SSM Rehab.
Fowler earned her master of business administration from Maryville University, St. Louis, and her bachelor of science in nursing from Webster University, St. Louis.
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Senate confirms Hagel for defense secretary
WASHINGTON -- A divided Senate voted on Tuesday to confirm Republican Chuck Hagel to be the nation's next defense secretary, handing President Barack Obama's pick the top Pentagon job just days before billions of dollars in automatic, across-the-board budget cuts hit the military.
The vote was 58-41, with four Republicans joining the Democrats in backing the choice. Hagel's only GOP support came from former colleagues Thad Cochran, of Mississippi, and Dick Shelby, of Alabama, as well as Mike Johanns, of Nebraska, and Rand Paul, of Kentucky.
The vote came just hours after Republicans dropped their filibuster-like delay of the nomination and allowed it to move forward on a 71-27 vote.
Hagel, 66, a former two-term Nebraska senator and twice-wounded Vietnam combat veteran, will succeed Defense Secretary Leon Panetta. Hagel is expected to be sworn in at the Pentagon today.
Republicans had opposed their onetime colleague, claiming he was unqualified, hostile toward Israel and soft on Iran.
Republican Sen. John McCain, of Arizona, said several GOP lawmakers had "a lot of ill will" toward the moderate Republican for his criticism of President George W. Bush over the Iraq war and his backing for Democratic candidates. McCain voted against his onetime friend and fellow Vietnam veteran.
Obama said the war-tested Hagel was a man who understands that conflict is not an abstraction. He called him the "leader that our troops deserve."
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Among his daunting challenges are deciding on troop levels in Afghanistan as the United States winds down its combat presence and dealing with $46 billion in budget cuts set to kick in on Friday. He also will have to work with lawmakers who spent weeks vilifying him.
In the course of the rancorous, seven-week nomination fight, Republicans, led by freshman Sen. Ted Cruz, of Texas, and Sen. Jim Inhofe, of Oklahoma, insinuated that Hagel has a cozy relationship with Iran. The comment drew a rebuke from Democrats and several Republicans.


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The Yorktown Kitty Kat volleyball team just made their 18th win as bi-district champions after defeating San Antonio Stacey in three sweeps, 25-9, 25-10, 25-11.
Yorktown coach Deirdre Alexander said, "No matter how many times you have been to the playoffs you always get adrenaline pumping and the experience is always exciting. Just getting that first playoff win under the belt helps the team overcome nerves."
The Kats performed as expected. Deirdre said, "I was very pleased with our performance. As a team, overall, we played a competitive strong game. We set and hit well. If I had to say there was a weakness I would have to go back to our missed serves."
One area of concern is defense. The Kats have not seen a lot of challenge in their defensive game since the Bronte Showdown. She said, "I would have liked to see our defense challenged more to help prepare us for the following match up, but there were definitely many positives from the game."
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Nordheim's senior Eli Julian will run in the 2015 UIL Cross Country State Championship on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. The boy's 1A division will start at 2 p.m.
Julian will compete against 150 runners. Last year Julian finished 15th with a time of 18:22.62. It was his first year to run cross country. Runners returning from last year who were ahead of him are junior Matthew Smith of Priddy, senior Brennan Green of Cumby Miller Grove, senior Eli Williams of May, senior Logan Swires of Lefors. Julian will have to be on top of his game to outrun these more experienced runners.
Yorktown has clinched a spot for playoffs after defeating Runge 52-0 last Friday night in Runge.
At the start of the game Runge had first possession of the ball controlling the clock four minutes 11 seconds. They soon discovered the speed of the Wildcat defense with several tackles for loss and their fair share of hurries for the quarterback limiting the Yellow Jackets to two first downs, 14 yards rushing and 7-yards lost in passing. Their greatest gains in yards were the four punts for 126 yards.
Yorktown had two big runs (one of them a touchdown) during their first possession. Both were called back because of personal fouls, but that did not stop the team from scoring and getting the 2-point conversion, 8-0.
Nordheim senior Eli Julian has found himself returning to state after competing at the regional cross country meet at the Region IV XC meet held Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Oct. 24. Eli finished 10th with a time of 19:18, three minutes slower than district meet.
Julian said, "It was a very hard course. The wind was at our face the whole time. It was slow times for everyone."
The UIL Texas State XC championship will be held in Round Rock at Old Settler Park on Nov. 7.
Other Nordheim runners who competed at regionals: Daniel Villerreal 96th, 24:03; William Anderson 114th, 25:26; Braden Villerreal 116th, 25:34
The Yorktown XC teams traveled to San Antonio to compete at the Region IV XC meet held at Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi on Oct. 24.
The girl's teams placed 23rd with a total of 604 points. The reult of the meet are as follows: Soph. Claire Robinson placed 101 with a time of 16:16.9; Junior Annie Ochoa 135th, 17:38.1; Soph. Jessica Garcia 140th, 18:09.2; Soph. Alexis Longoria 141st, 18:09.5; Freshman Robin Naranjo 145th, 18:31.1; Soph. Taylor Beckham 149th, 19:18.9.
The boy's team placed 20th with 544 points. Te reults of the meet are as follows: Junior Stephen Wagner placed 98th with a time of 22:44.8; Senior Javier Reza 129th, 24:30.9; Junior Jonathan Romans 138th, 25:09.3; Soph. Brian Metting 139th, 25:11.3; Soph. Jeremiah Good 155th, 28:15.4; Junior Jesse Gonzales Jr. 158th, 28:33.7; Junior Bailey Parrett 165th, 31:57.0.
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One week ago we told you about a Craigslist iPhone buy gone sideways: The victim met with a man who advertised an iPhone for $500 on Craigslist.
Only when he showed up he saw a gun instead. And his $500 bought a scary lesson.
But the law didn't sleep on this case, however minor it was, cash-wise. And two people were arrested over the weekend:
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Craigslist is awash with used iPhones, ostensibly put up for sale by folks who have upgraded.
Why would you pay $500 for an iPhone when you can get a 3GS for as little as $49 with a two-year contract? Dunno. Maybe the victim wanted to "jailbreak" it and go with a cheaper wireless provider.
Many people do. In this case we'd say it probably wasn't worth it.
Sheriff's officials advise using extra caution when buying big-ticket items via sites like CL: Bring a friend. Meet in busy, public places. Leave if something doesn't feel right. And give robbers what they want if it comes to that.
So and Helstrom were arrested in connection with the robbery and were each being held in lieu of $100,000 bail.
Sheriff's investigators say Helstrom allegedly helped So with the caper; exactly how was not revealed.
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I love it when I read an article, a blog or talk to a person and find myself saying on the inside or the outside, "Yes! Yes! Exactly! You get it!" Since it's March (what is it about March? It's the end of the 1st quarter, it's not quite winter and not quite spring, everyone pretends they are Irish for one day and we have to change our clocks and lose sleep!) I like to take stock of where I've been so far this year, what I've accomplished and what goals I have yet to meet. It can get depressing if you look at my calendar—you'll quickly see a whole lot of time spent working full time and managing my health full time, with a sprinkling of fun thrown in (very small sprinkles). If I look at Facebook (which I'm trying to do less and less), I see a lot of babies, weddings, promotions, fabulous vacations, new homes, new dogs, and new haircuts. Not exactly my life.
So, take a break from your Facebook and Twitter feeds, because we are going to get real here. And let's recalibrate how we define accomplishments. I suspect your list will look a lot like mine—and I also suspect that many of your (wonderful) friends with the fabulous vacations would weep at the thought of tackling all of this!
Kristin's (Cruddy) Highlights of 2014! (Thus Far)
- I called all of my doctors, medical facilities and pharmacy with my new insurance information at the start of January. Of course, this sounds like it took me 30 minutes. No. It took several hours. And yet, I still got calls from those same facilities—"Your insurance didn't go through." One call is never enough for managing your medical care. Am I right? One day I literally made seven phone calls back and forth with my doctor and CVS to get my insurance information straight.
- Vain and complicated attempts to save money: I started transferring my medications from CVS to the mail order pharmacy. Of course, it's not as simple as my health insurance would lead you to believe. The wrong form printed—for a generic version of my medication—and I need the brand version. I went into the system to print the correct form and the system told me
- "Congratulations! You already have mail order service!" "No, I don't!" I yelled at the computer. Alas, many minutes later, I found a form that would work, sent it off to my doctors and now I will be waiting, waiting, waiting for the transfer and arrival of my 90 day supply of medications.
- My insurance company denied me a medication that I need to manage the GI complications of my scleroderma. It's not that they said it was a Tier III or "specialty" medication—they outright refused to cover it. My doctor says I need this medication to function, but my insurance company says "hey, we think you're great and managing just fine…."
- Twice-weekly visits to physical therapy for my jaw—which has been time consuming, expensive (because an out-of-network PT was recommended by my TMJ specialist) and sometimes painful. I endure it with hope that I can kiss the majority of my headaches and jaw pain goodbye. And I look forward to posting photos of my sexy jaw splint to Facebook and Instagram.
- Twice-weekly sessions with my personal trainer who is helping me find muscles and tendons I didn't know existed! I love her, I love our workouts, but I don't love feeling like I'm going to throw up at the end of those sessions. (Thank you thyroid weight for….nothin'.)
- A last minute international trip for work sent me on a tear to make sure my vaccinations were up to date and I had sufficient medications to travel. I researched how to carry my medications and made phone calls to my doctors to get their opinions.
- My gynecologist doesn't take my new insurance, so I've spent hours researching new doctors.
- I've had an MRI of my jaw—that was not covered by insurance—and another mammogram. I've confronted my fear of small spaces in the MRI machine and my general dislike of mammograms. (Note: I'm on the young side for mammograms, but have had some breast cancer "scares" so they are necessary for me, along with breast ultrasounds. Second Note: Guys, be very, very glad mammograms aren't usually on your to-do list.)
- I've been to CVS at least 24 times to pick up medications. (Note from the boyfriend: "You've been to CVS that much?" Alright, confession: I send him there a lot.)
- I surpassed my $3,000 health insurance deductible! I actually celebrated this achievement with a little dance. Of course that deductible is real money that came out of my very empty wallet.
- I've called, and called again, to request my records from my pain specialist.
- I've had 10 doctor's appointments in 12 weeks. This included a new, fabulous dermatologist who can help manage my lupus and my furrowed brow lines. (Thwarted by attempts to get Botox for my migraines, because I "only" get headaches 12 days per month and not 15, I will have to join the masses in LA who visit the green juice and Botox bar.)
- I tried a new "Yoga RX" class with a friend.
- I walk/jogged the LA Marathon Big 5K. This led to a greater commitment to walk/jog 2-3 miles several times per week.
- I made 2-3 phone calls per day to my insurance company, health savings account administrator, and doctors to get answers I needed. And then I waited, waited, waited for the information.
- I was continuously frustrated by weight gain—despite working out and eating a clean diet—and even more frustrated by my doctor's suggestion that I see a bariatric specialist. My thyroid is on my shit list. And I think I'm on my boyfriend's "tune out" list because of my almost nightly rants about my butt.
- I've endured more conversations and "suggestions" that I go paleo, stop drinking diet soda, stop taking antibiotics, do yoga every day, and then, THEN, I will feel better.
- I tried a new acupuncturist and left with a massive headache. I long for my former acupuncturist in Houston—she was amazing.
- I continued my never-ending project to scan all of my medical records—over 14 years—into Evernote. It's a tedious, but worthwhile, endeavor.
- And I forced myself to love kale—and then un-love it, because I read it could exacerbate my thyroid problems.
So cheer up, my arthritis comrades. I hope you are now saying to yourself, "Yes! Yes! She gets it!" Because, I do. Sometimes it just sucks.


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Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr., better known by his stage name T.I. , by his nickname Tip and by his alter ego T.I.P. , is an American hip hop recording artist, film and music producer, actor and author. He is also the founder and co-chief executive officer… Read More
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In 2008 Rassmussen was number 1 in accuracy, Gallup was number 17. I would not look to Gallup for any clarity.
There is a lot of infighting in the Obama campaign.
All the polls are oversampling Dems by 10% and Republican self-ID is OVER Democrat self-ID.
It won't be accurate until Nov 5th.
yes indeed let's hope
The Chicago gang are bullies but their tactics have been exposed. At some point bullies always overstep and with all of the lies this group is currently juggling, along with their smash-mouth MO, I think they're on borrowed time.
We went down to our sons' University over the weekend and on Sunday.
While buying some caffeine in a cup at the coffee shop, there was Candy Crowley's ugly mug on the TV with a caption under her triple chin that read: "Is this race over for Mitt Romney"
They did not intend to express a win for Romney rather that he was loosing and badly. I know this is nothing new....just reporting what I saw.
Let 'em think that. If the libs think Obama is winning they're more likely to stay home on Nov. 6 and watch PBS than vote. Fine by me.
How can this be? I just read several news reports today telling me Romney's campaign was "floundering" after a turbulent week where his foreign policy "clumsiness" was on full display.
Any State where Obama scored under 55% of the vote total he will lose this election... And at least a few where he got over 55% he will lose.
Places like NC, FL, OH, IA, NC and OH he will not win. VA is only southern state he might hold, but I think he'll lose that too.
WI in spite of being over 5 points in 08 I fully expect Romney to win.
Watch MI and PA... I feel at this point it looks like Romney is conceding them, (though I think he could win if he fought for them) however, if you suddenly see him or surrogates make significant buys there, that's basically an indicator that they feel the election is in the bag.
If you believe Politico and other Obama mouthpieces in the drive by media. I don't.
Go, Romney/Ryan.
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Skip to comments.Sebelius: Time for 'Reeducation' on Obama Health Care Law
Posted on 08/30/2010 11:02:41 PM PDT by Mad Dawgg
ABC News' Steven Portnoy reports:
With a number of polls showing a sustained level of opposition to the Democrats health care reform efforts more than five months after passage, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said the Obama administration has a lot of reeducation to do heading into the midterms.
While some surveys namely the Kaiser Family Foundation monthly tracking poll have suggested an uptick in support for the reforms, most other surveys continue to show a steady level of opposition to the new law that remains higher than the favorable opinions of it.
Unfortunately, there still is a great deal of confusion about what is in [the reform law] and what isnt, Sebelius told ABC News Radio in an interview Monday.
(Excerpt) Read more at blogs.abcnews.com ...
I guess my satire photoshop job of Obama as Big Brother ain't so much "satire" anymore:
Grab your guns folks.
Re-education my ass.
F**k you Sebelius you bitch from hell !!
You would hope people in government would have some sense of history and understand that certain words come with inescapable connotations. Then you think...what if they do know.
No worries, now that it's law, we have plenty of time to read it and find out what's in it!
Sorry Kathy. I think we'll get all the "re-education" we're going to need on April 15th, 2011.
Freudian slip? Is this why the Dems at the top of the heap seem so nonchalant about what might otherwise appear to be a midterm blowout?
Is Sebelius plain STUPID, or does she mean internment camps for the politically incorrect? WHICH IS IT?
Wow. Great photoshop!
Thanks! I get a lot of hatemail about it so I figure it must be close to the mark... hahahah
Freud would smile knowingly at such a headline!
Good Point!
See that, those greedy seniors can be bought off for $250. And they got the full making work pay tax credit check bribe too?? Then they have nothing to complain about....But didnt Obama's taxman Alan Simpson claim these greedy-geezers were bankrupting us by grubbing for our tax money?? But now this is OK to get their votes? I am so confused!
May get checks....if they vote for and contribute to Dems?
I was just thinking the same thing. Obama's staffer saying proudly that Obama was 'ready to rule'.
Michelle's quote: Barack will never allow you to go back to your lives as usual, uninvolved, uninformed.
And now re-education. Is it that they just can't hide it?
That Simpson is a loose cannon. Obama needs a more predicable RINO on the team.
Re-education = spending tax dollars for commercials to tell us how great it is.
They can't educate us on it, since they voted on it without reading it.
... But, we have to pass the bill to find out what's in it ...
Now they want to make chicken salad out of chicken sh*t!
Yep, liberals on MSNBC now calling for his firing. They want no cuts in SS benefits and an increase in upper cap on those over 120K or so to pay for it. And they actually claim there is a SS trust fund, not kidding. They know they need everyone getting something at retirement, even THE RICH, to keep it from being rightly called welfare.
Simpson is likely to cut some stuff they like. But now more than ever he will defend Obama with their attacks.
Will we be going to the country for re-education as they did in Cambodia?
aka Indoctrination.
Reeducation - Taking advantage of the poor, the weak and ignorant. Shameful!
How about some 4+ hr prime time exempting orations from the dear leader? That should do it!
Time to report to camp, comrades!
Time to report to camp, comrades!
Come on Artemis Webb,
Don't beat around the bush.
Tell us how you really feel.
What kind of regime do you think your fellow citizens elected in November 2008?
Good grief. Her job as DHHS head is to run NIH etc. and not be campaigning and shilling for Obama and the RAT party.
I hope all the biomedical researchers appreciate just want attention she is giving (NOT) to health related research.
November is coming, honey. Can't get here fast enough for most of us. All of you Obama-ites are in for a massive "reeducation" come November!
Time for re-PEAL of the Obama Health Care Law.
(she got the re part right)
We, as citizens, should get very nervous when progressive, big-givernment people in positions of authority within the federal government start talking about "re-education". Ask the citizens that Wilson and FDR gathered together during the World Wars in an effort to make sure they were "thinking right".
Why did Sebelius announce only that reeducation is needed? Why didn't she begin the reeducation? She could have given us fallacy #1 followed by the truth, and so on.
My opinion is that will never happen because further discussion of the bill will only increase opposition to it.
They haven't completed the camps..er..schools yet.
Lets just say that she is not stupid.
all of my gut tells me...
the mid-term blowout...
isn't going to be...
all that we hoped for.
Something evil this way comes.
I agree. Arizona should be a clue.
"Why didnt she begin the reeducation?"
That's what apparently she doesn't get. Public support for health reform steadily declined the more people knew about the plan.
Does it have some goodies for selected interest groups? Sure. But for every person helped, there are multiple people who will be harmed by being forced to get a different health plan, pay higher premiums, pay higher medical bills due to taxes on pharma and medical devices. Indeed, even among the elderly, the number of people who will lose their Medicare Advantage plan or benefits will exceed the number who benefit from $250 checks for drug expenses.
Thus, any effort to "re-educate" the currently on-the-fence members of the public is going to inevitably flip more of them into opposing the bill than supporting the bill. And those who already are opposed are likely to be incensed to see even more taxpayer dollars wasted in trying to bamboozle the public.
Maybe a bit of October surprise hype?
So when they pull off their vote fraud
with the help of ACORN (whatever it is now),
they can say the polls didn't reflect the
re-enlightenment of the masses.
The good people of Arizona just sent him one.
yea, but don't forget Alaska!
I replenished my ammo stock yesterday, but I'm thinking I may need to make another trip to the gun shop.
$250 will buy a lot of cat food. With enough left for a can opener! See how well our Dear Leader provides!
Maybe we should ask the survivors of Cambodia's Killing Fields how they feel about the term "re-education."
I think that the possibility of the Progressives being wrong hasn't entered their pointy little heads. It confuses them that all do not fall down and worship the decrees of "The Won"...
I would have said something a little friendlier, like, "People who don't like this law ought to be in a Gulag or something."
Laz, we can always count on you to put your finger on the heart of the matter and then tear it out with dripping sarcasm!
Thank you for being you!
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My tip for making this a quicker weeknight meal is to chop all the veggies the night before. Then you just have to throw it all together.
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 small zucchini, diced
1 cup green beans, cut into 1/2-inch diagonal pieces
1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
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Stir spices, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of the water together in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
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