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Ugly sneakers: the sneakers join the fashion looks
Ideas of image consultants to join this trend.
Combined with an animal print skirt (Steen & Strom).
The ugly sneakers -the sneakers with a hundred percent sporting footprint, with soaring soles and strong shapes- took over the most fashionable and avant-garde outfit. Influencers and models show them combined with more formal sets or of different styles.
"The brands incorporated them into their collections, transforming the traditional models and incorporating details that match the seasonal garments," explains image consultant Yamila Pica.
Comfort and originality are the main incentives to get on this move. Although, to not seem like a newcomer to running a marathon, the experts give some suggestions.
A model with platform, ideal for the shorter ones (Blue Tic Girl).
Which ones to choose?
In addition to the models of the classic sports models, the designs are marked with studs, fringes, floral details or animal print.
With platform and scraps of colors, the chic version (Pure).
Mix styles
The idea is to escape to the hundred percent sports wave and try combinations that previously would have been unthinkable. Laura Malpeli de Jordaan gives some proposals.
With dresses. If it is a very neat design, "they will help to detract from our appearance," says Malpeli. A good option: with purely romantic designs.
With trousers and jacket . The suggestion is that the shoes have the same color or texture as the outfit.
With midi skirts, a top option (New Balance).
The key is that they have a sporting spirit (Mile Curtis).
With wide pants and shirt . They will perform the function of decontracting the sets for the office.
With mini and half buccaneers. It is the most daring version.
The models with an air eighty, rather than booming (Adidas).
With shorts and blouses. An ideal variant for hot days.
"The key is not to be afraid to make a mix and match. In addition, so that it does not remain super sport, it is convenient to wear them with garments that mark more formality ", adds Pica.
The options that should be avoided
"If you're short, it's better to leave out the models with very flat soles," explains Pica. Those that have a platform, on the other hand, will be more than accurate.
With pollera, the most innovative version (Doll Attitude).
Also, "put together garments with several loose garments and this type of footwear, as they can generate a disproportionate effect on the body. It can happen that we "lose" behind the clothing and the objective is that the garments are tools to stand out and not, vice versa, "Malpeli suggests.
You have to have some cleverness to wear them because, if the combination is not right, "the ugly sneakers will make the look too casual or disheveled and visually alter the proportions of the body," Malpeli concludes.
Yamila Pica is an image and style consultant and director of the Plushlamour training school. In Instagram @yamilapica you can follow all your daily looks. Laura Malpeli from Jordaan is a certified image consultant for Color Me Beautiful and director of Styletto Image Studio.


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–suability /suəˈbɪləti/ (say soohuh'biluhtee), noun
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suable — su·able / sü ə bəl/ adj: capable of being or liable to be sued Merriam Webster's Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. suable … Law dictionary
Suable — Su a*ble, a. (Law) Capable of being sued; subject by law to be called to answer in court. Story. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
suable — [so͞o′ə bəl, syo͞o′ə bəl] adj. liable to suit in a court; that may be sued suability n … English World dictionary
suable — /s(y)uwabal/ Capable of being, or liable to be, sued. A suable cause of action is the matured cause of action. See cause of action ripeness doctrine … Black's law dictionary
suable — Being subject to suit, that is capable of being sued. Liable to be sued. Suable and suability are words not in common use, but they concisely, correctly convey the idea annexed to them. Chisholm v Georgia (US) 2 Dall 419, 470, 1 L Ed 440, 462 … Ballentine's law dictionary
suable — adjective Date: circa 1623 liable to be sued in court • suability noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
suable — suability, n. suably, adv. /sooh euh beuhl/, adj. liable to be sued; capable of being sued. [1615 25; SUE + ABLE] * * * … Universalium
suable — su·a·ble || suËÉ™bl / sju adj. capable of being sued, prosecutable in a court of law … English contemporary dictionary
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Tracy caught up with pop music's breakout star Dua Lipa following the release of her chart topping new album, Future Nostalgia. Talked all things music, 'dance crying' and life in lockdown with her boyfriend in London!
Liam told Tracy all about his new single Stack It Up, working with Ed Sheeran, Bear starting nursery AND his relationship with all the 1D lads
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Find out why Mabel said this was "the best interview ever!" 😊
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With her debut recording In the Heat of the Night, Pat Benatar wasted no time starting out of the gate with the furious leadoff track "Heartbreaker," which solidified her place in a class of women who were taking the rock world by storm in the late '70s. In the Heat of the Night was an album that obviously had its share of filler, but the one-two punch of "Heartbreaker" and the John Cougar Mellencamp tune "I Need a Lover" leading off the album made enough of a statement to put her on the pop charts. The deflated three tracks following are easily forgettable, especially the sci-fi '50s ballad "My Clone Sleeps Alone," but the remainder of the album packs enough grit and solid songwriting (especially the Blondie-esque "So Sincere") that it remains an impressive debut and foreshadows a glimpse of great things to come. ― Allmusic
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Spaniards eat late; lunch around 1400-1530; the evening meal 2100-2300. The Spanish have two family names; the maternal surname follows the paternal, but is rarely used outside a formal context. Smoking is banned in offices, shops, schools, hospitals, cultural centers and on public transport. Bars and restaurants must declare whether they permit or prohibit smoking. The vast majority have opted for the former, though large restaurants are obliged by law to have a substantial non-smoking section.
"Malaga is great and I have been twice. From Malaga you can catch the train to Torremolinas. There are heaps of bars, restaurants and shopping. You can go further south to Fuengirola, Marbella and Gibraltar. Dont forget to get your typhoid injections if you are going to swim in the sea. All the sewage along the coast goes direct into the sea. I'm amazed at the people who don't know this but after a storm it is very evident. There are nice little villages to visit inland and you take the train for these also and when you leave if you are flying out catch the train to the airport."
Yes Malaga is certainly great, I try to visit it as often as I can. And Spain is also great for living, I have been here since 2001 and I have still not yet left it more than one trip to Gibraltar.
Visit Barcelona!!!..... Situated on the beautiful Mediterranean coast in northeastern Spain, Barcelona is the perfect blend of sun, beach, culture, history, gastronomy, city and nightlife. Without a doubt it is one of the most popular cities in Europe,...
Here is a list with the top attractions of the city...
Barcelona Top Attractions
1. City Hall or Casa de la Ciutat
2. Casa Amatller
3. Casa Batlló
4. Casa Milà, La Pedrera
5. Cathedral
6. El Poble Espanyol
7. Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
8. Palau de la Generalitat
9. Palau Sant Jordi
10. Plaça del Rei
11. Sagrada Família
12. Santa Maria del Mar
13. Park Güell
14. Port Vell
15. Mercat de la Boqueria
16. Maremagnum
17. Tibidabo and Collserola
18. The Aquarium
19. The Magic Fountain of Montjuic
20. Liceo Opera
21. Palau de la Musica
22. Agbar Tower
23. Parque de la Ciudadela
24. Cemetery Montjuic
25. Cemetery Poblenou
26. Columbus
27. Camp Nou
28. Castillo Montjuic
29. Plaça Reial
30. Plaça Catalunya
31. Funicular Montjuic
32. Barcelona Zoo
Best Museums
1. Museu del Temple Expiatori de La Sagrada Familia
2. Museu Picasso
3. Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
4. Barcelona's new science museum – CosmoCaixa
5. Tapies foundation in Barcelona
6. Barcelona contemporary culture centre - CCCB
7. MAM - Museum of Modern Art of Barcelona
8. Barcelona contemporary Art Museum (MACBA)
9. CaixaForum / Casa Ramona - Barcelona
10. Egyptian Museum
11. Barcelona Maritime Museum
12. Museu Futbol Club Barcelona
13. Museu de la Xocolata - Chocolate Museum
enjoy the city!!
I've lived here in Spain for 9 years now and it's a fantastic place, i've travelled extensively in the costa del sol area, i would recommed Gibraltar for an interesting day trip!


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An outstanding perfume conference at ILCI Business School
By Gregory Mercier on April 15, 2019
On March 29, ILCI had the honor of welcoming Mrs. Yvette Moretti. She gave an intoxicating lecture on perfume for our MBA Luxe students, future managers in the field.
14:05, Friday, March 29, 2019 at 4 rue de Veronese, in the premises of the ILCI Business School, Mrs. Moretti closes the door of Room 2. Yvette Moretti is a demanding woman with others as she is with herself. The conference begins. Quickly, she opens the book of her life, her temper, her strong choices and her rich career in the field of luxury and perfumes in particular. A career that began forty years ago with a technical sales position for a brand at the time little known: Weil perfumes. The beginnings are convincing. First sales, first successes, without marketing or advertising.
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For four hours, Mrs. Moretti showed us her rigor and professionalism, insisting on these virtues that are at the base of any success. She enchanted us, captivated. At 6 pm, the applause of the students comes to conclude the session, no one wants to leave the room 2. The magic appears again.
Thank you Mrs Moretti and see you next year.
V.A.E at ILCI
The V.A.E (Validation of Acquired Experience) allows to validate all, or at least part of a degree while taking advantage of his career. It is about giving more recognition to the skills and knowledge acquired during his professional experience through the acquisition of a recognized diploma. Without necessarily attending school, a person whose qualifications meet the required expectations can apply for a diploma. VAE is possible for several sectors including commerce. There is no age, status or level of training requirement. Nevertheless, one must have worked at least three years in the sector in connection with the diploma in order to be able to demand this certification.
This VAE has many advantages, a person wishing to move towards VAE does not have to follow the initial training, a special training will be delivered to him. In addition, going through the VAE also allows to fill a better position, to evolve professionally within his company. Thus, the obtaining of a diploma brings an awareness of the course carried out, and a better confidence in oneself. In addition, doing VAE helps the candidate in the job market. It is a lever for all those who have not had the chance to graduate.
A multitude of choices is available to you if you want to validate your VAE. At ILCI, we highlight MBA degrees (RNCP level1). The sectors that you will be able to evolve and according to the chosen specialization are the following:
- Audit & Consulting
- Trade
- Management
- Logistics
- Communication
Our school is one of the best ways for you to access this VAE. Our school has the opportunity to give you your diploma after checking your skills. It will be necessary to prepare a file together. In the case where some business skills are not acquired, we will offer you catch-up sessions. At the end, the candidate is called for an individual interview with a jury that determines whether the Validation of Acquired Experience is granted.
Come to join us! Evolve in your company, change better jobs or start entrepreneurship!
Student Portrait
Jérémie MBOUSSA
Interviewed by Grégory Mercier
Jérémie M'Boussa is a student in MBA2 entrepreneurship. He joined ILCI in January 2019 as part of a spring session. Jérémie accepted to answer our questions about his career and his personal and professional project.
Who are you Jeremiah?
The simplicity of the question implies the obviousness of the answer … I would say that I am a human being with the physiognomy that goes with (laughs). My name is Jérémie Arnaud M'Boussa. I was born in 1994 in Congo, I grew up there and did all my secondary studies before leaving to pursue my higher studies in Senegal in 2014. There, I obtained my master in Law of maritime activities in 2018.
Why continue your studies and why choose France to do it?
I came to France to pursue my studies in entrepreneurship, and thus add a new rope to the arc of my training, but also to realize two artistic projects that had been particularly in my heart for a long time. First, to become a writer and see one day my published poems – knowing that France is the flagship of the publishing industry – then able to broadcast my Slam that I practice for about 5 years.
But why choose entrepreneurship training?
I chose this training because the ability to undertake is a necessity in the Congo, where most people work for the state, but also to think of creating jobs later, by setting up their own business. So, to do this, I need to learn the inner working framework of every business sector in order to create one in the future.
What do you like most about your training?
What I like about my training is the different courses offered by the faculty including: ethics and corporate governance, business English, marketing, commercial prospecting missions and many others through which I keep learning. I must also say that the opportunities of this training are interesting. At the end of it, you may be able to start your own business but also to recover a company in difficulty.
And school ?
What I like in school is the good conditions of studying there. There is a friendly atmosphere between the students, the faculty and administration of the institution. Besides, what I like is the "melting pot" that we find there. Indeed, students of different origins, nationalities, languages and cultures live side by side. This mix is a plus because we can learn from other cultures and establish the basis of a friendship that tomorrow will likely become a network of professionals internationally.
At the moment, what is your professional project Jérémie?
My professional project is to be able to get my MBA in entrepreneurship at ILCI to pursue a career in marine insurance (while continuing my path in the field of writing). Later, when I have enough experience and contacts in the marine insurance sector, I could set up my own company in Congo thanks to the skills acquired at the end of my MBA.
And where are you publishing your artistic project?
I plan to do self-publishing and all the communication that goes with it, pending the return of the publishing houses. As Youssoupha would say: "Waiting is not wasting, it is acting in the meantime!" I am open to any help from students or teachers to complete this project.
Thank you Jérémie for this interview. We will continue to be at your side to help you make choices and lead all your projects …
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If your child is interested in playing hockey, but you have some fear in signing them up and purchasing all of the equipment just to find out it may not be for them, the Bozeman Amateur Hockey Association can help.
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Friday, October 18th 4-4:40 p.m. or 4:40-5:20 p.m.
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I just compared a new and an old 5211, and here are some observations.
The box is the same exept the new one can be hanged in display stands (in the store).
The old could as well, but a flap had to folded up leaving a hole in the box.
Paper inside box (users manual) was printed professional on glitted paper, now it seems printed on a standard laser printer. Its also still primarilyin german, and it would (again) have been nice if it was printed in color.
New 5211 it self is printed now only with black – no colors. The old one where in colors which made it easier to use.
The new 5211 now uses a lot of SMD components, which has made the circuit board much niser to look at – not as "messy" as before. They still use some "through-hole" components such as capacitors, big resistors and the main chip MC45027.
The new works as great as the first, but its clear that cutting costs have made the product as a whole a bit worse.
ohh, and btw, they still uses those plastic plugs where you threads the wire through.
I dont like them very much, since they some times pop out and they also limmit the thickness off the used wire. I use Märklins old plugs with a screw – they work great.


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Areas surrounding the Americas have been contaminated beyond repair. Countless innocent lives have been taken and numerous species have been driven into extinction. Though around the Galápagos Islands, one creature could be said to remain alive, albeit endangered. Due to excessive poaching and the usual oil spill, marine iguanas soon became extinct or mutated into creatures that could not sustain themselves or even breathe or live properly. One individual, however, survived and grew in size to enormous proportions, becoming one of the first confirmed giant monsters on Earth.
Much of the world's nuclear stockpile was used to take care of this problem in these times where anxiety and cowardice took over most decisions. Many fatal choices were made, further angering the mutant, nicknamed Knucker by crazy US fanatics and Cipactli by south american locals, which drove it into a rampage that lasted over 5 years. The world's politicians and armies soon realized this wasn't an issue they should immediately deal with, as the creature had done plenty of good in all this harm, sealing dangerous active volcanoes, stepping on dangerous super criminals, etc. As simple minded as it was, it could be left alone and nothing would happen. It was just a large animal.
Few had survived the creature's onslaught, but those who'd had, claimed the monster was not just an animal, but one capable of human-like speech, something shrugged off by authorities as their fear speaking for them.
Despite having lost interest for the moment, they never lost track of the creature. It was last sighted near the seaboard of Sun City, passing by and ignoring the large populace, but driving a smaller but still relatively large shark-crocodile hybrid to shore through its sheer fearful presence.
Moving on up the coast, he finally stumbled upon a good place to rest... A small and respectably quiet town in the greater region of LA.


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It's a big stamping weekend in Kansas City!
First, we have a stamp convention going on at the Overland Park Convention Center today and tomorrow! Woo Hoo! Go check them out and then bring your program into Stampers Ink to get a FREE Make & Take!
And don't forget - TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to shop from the entire Memory Box catalog at 20% off! All the new releases and previous releases are yours for a discount! Next week - our Christmas In July catalog is B-Line Designs!
And speaking of amazing Make & Takes for today - look at these beauties!
Make & Takes are just a buck each... all day long folks!
And - before I let you go for today.... check out the much anticipated Northwoods Halloween Board we just got in! This never lasts long.... so get in here and grab what you want!
Have a wonderful sunny weekend!
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The 'It Never Gets Old' Spicy Paleo Chicken Rub
I love playing around with spice rubs for chicken and beef. They can throw a wrench into a boring dinner routine and you can make them in bulk and keep them in your pantry for simple dinners with virtually no prep for the rest of the week. Easy peasy.
While some of my more inventive — and unsuccessful — rubs have a short shelf life, this one has some permanent real estate in my cupboard. It has great flavor and a little spiciness, and you could use it on chicken or pork. T
his recipes will usually get me through three meals that utilize around a pound of meat. Enjoy!
The 'It Never Gets Old' Spicy Paleo Chicken Rub
- Approx, 1 pound hormone-free, free-range chicken breasts
- 3 TB coriander
- 1 TB red chili pepper
- 2 TB celery seed
- 2 TB garlic salt
- 3 TB dill
- 1 TB salt
- 2 TB pepper
Want more chicken?
– Yummy Tequila Lime Chicken Recipe
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Archive for June 2013
Romans 8:16-17
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Romans 8:18
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Romans 8:19-22
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Romans 8:23-25
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Romans 8:26-27
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Romans 8:28
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Romans 8:29-30
God has a plan to save sinners. Before the world began—before man had even fallen from grace—Jesus chose certain people whom He would save. His goal was that these people would be like Him. They would be conformed to His image. They would follow His lead, so He would be the first of many like Himself.Read more ...
Published on June 13, 2013 at 2:55 am | Permalink
Romans 8:31-32
Short but powerful thought—If you are a believer, God has called you and chosen you. He is not going to abandon you.Read more ...
Published on June 14, 2013 at 8:52 am | Permalink
Romans 8:33-34
A few months ago I found a co-worker of mine hunched over, weeping. I asked what was wrong, and she informed me that a customer had yelled at her, and she did not like being yelled at. I acknowledged that it is not fun to be castigated, but then I asked, "What is that customer to you?" My point is that my co-worker did not even know the loudmouthed customer, but his words greatly affected her. I tried to explain that because she had no relationship with the man, it should not affect her. He had no power over her.Read more ...
Published on June 18, 2013 at 3:12 am | Permalink
Romans 8:35-39
How tightly do you hold on to the things of this life? What if you, like Job, were singled out to demonstrate faith in God? Could God look Satan in the eye and say, "Do whatever you want to [your name], he/she will never deny me."?Read more ...
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Romans 9:1-3
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Romans 9:4-6
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Romans 9:7-13
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Romans 9:14-16
I love being an American. I am proud to be an American. I have been to other countries, and I can tell you I have no interest in living anywhere else. There are distinct religious advantages to being an American (liberty, separation of church and state), but…Read more ...
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Romans 9:17-21
In the previous verses Paul discussed God's sovereign choices in mercy, but these next verses examine the other side of the coin. God also sovereignly chooses to mete out punishment. Paul uses the example of Pharaoh in the days of Moses. God raised that Pharaoh up to a position of prominence so that when God executed righteous judgment, the whole world would see God's power and dominion. Read more ...
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THQ has confirmed that it will be releasing a Saints Row 3 this year. The CEO of the company, Brian Farrell made the announcement at the company's earnings conference call. The company head explained how the game will be a growth catalyst and is viewed as a "significant growth driver in fiscal 2012". Volition is handling the duties for the sandbox gangster game.
The CEO is placed under a gag order at this time, and expressed this when pressed for more details on the conference call. All he had to say was this:
"Volition is setting a new bar for this outstanding franchise and we look forward to unveiling this game in the near future." "I have been placed under a very tight gag order by our Saints Row team. Hang in there: you're going to love it."
Saints Row 2 was released back in 2008 for the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC and earned a decent score from the critics in aggregate.
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Since I posted my piece on iPads and Autism a couple of weeks back, I've had many emails from parents and professionals telling me about the different tech and non-tech therapies they have used to support the learning and development of their children. It is great to see the critical thinking approach so many of us are applying to our world to determine what works best and will be most suited to our children or ourselves.
It is also encouraging to see there are a number of research projects exploring touch technology and emerging digital tools' impact and relevance to the lives of children with a disability.
Interestingly, I have had a lot of feedback from parents of children with autism sharing about just how valuable they have found comic books for their children. And, simultaneously Bill Zimmerman of makebeliefscomix.com (who we wrote about over a year ago) made contact to say that he has had many parents sharing with him the value they find in his site. He was able to share some of these from parents who eloquently explain the value of comics in supporting children with autism who learn visually, to build an understanding of emotions and to develop social stories which help children learn and prepare for activities and engagement.
One parent who has used Make Beliefs Comix said:
As the mom to a little boy with autism, I just wanted to thank you for your free MakeBeliefs Comix. I don't know whether you know much about autism, but in very general terms, lots of these kids are extremely visual learners and they are a bit blunted in their ability to recognize how others around them are feeling.
Another related:
I use PowerPoint to make little 'social stories' for my son … on a regular basis, as I've found that humor and visuals can really reach him. Sometimes my little stories are about not leaving the backyard … other times, they introduce new vocabulary words and are about cowboys whose horses get stolen so they are reduced to riding cows! Whatever is needed, I produce.
At any rate, a friend just recommended your MakeBeliefsComix site and it's like Santa came early! The fact that the characters look charming, one can customize the conversations, AND that there are various emotions shown make this a site I'm going to recommend to all my fellow special-needs parent friends.
It was worth highlighting this comic strip tool again because several parents have indicated to me that comics are another great low-tech tool to use with children with autism (of course it won't be right for all kids) and Make Beliefs Comix is a free tool accessible to anyone with a window to the web.
There are so many great web-based tools; if you know or use any others, let us know in the comments section.


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Month: November 2014
Celebrating One Year at Lyons Den: How the Dream Team Has Made it Happen, By Alison Fellerlyonsden November 14 2014 (0) Comment
If you've taken class with Bethany, or you've taken class with John, or — major bonus — you've been in a class they've co-taught, you know that they bring the magic individually, and together they're downright explosive.
But there's so much more to this power couple than their ability to ferociously and enthusiastically kick students' asanas inside the studio. As co-founders, the husband and wife team are also business partners.
On the one-year anniversary of Lyons Den Power Yoga (!!!), what better way to honor the studio's roots than by getting the inside scoop straight from the dream team? Read on to hear about their highs, lows, and the time John locked himself out of the studio…barefoot.
Take us back to the very beginning. Where did the idea to open the studio come from? Is this a lifelong dream being realized?
Bethany: It had been brewing for several years, but I had such great opportunities coming into my world from so many different angles and directions that I was honestly a bit scattered. I always wanted to be an entrepreneur and be my own boss. I also really wanted a Baptiste-dedicated studio in the city I love. So this was not a split-second decision at all, but a process, and it ended up happening at exactly the right time. Getting John on board to do this with me was clutch — he is an invaluable partner. Once he was in, it was game on.
John: After I went to my first Baptiste teacher training, I came back and knew she was right on the money. Baptiste yoga is exactly what New York City needed. We set the intention to find the right space, and the rest is history.
When you found the space at 279 Church Street, did you know right away that was your spot?
John: No. I saw the raw space, but I couldn't see it. But I looked at Bethany's face as her eyes moved along the space, and I knew she had a vision. It was at that moment I knew we had found the home of our first studio.
Bethany: No! I ran away screaming (inside I was screaming) the first time I saw it. The building is old, with a very shady history. (Looking for a brothel, anyone? No, really…) And the build-out was daunting. It needed to be gut-renovated. But when we saw it again a year later and met with the landlord, I could just see it. I knew TriBeCa was where we needed to be, and after walking around the broken down floorboards, the vision appeared. At that point, I had zero doubts.
What were your biggest fears about opening the studio?
John: That no one would find us. I knew Bethany had a strong community, but for us to be able to stay open, we needed to reach complete and total strangers.
Bethany: Complete and total failure in making our rent and making this actually work, finding the right team of instructors, finding any sort of balance in my life, no sleep, running out of the money we borrowed. The list goes on. But once I figured out the worst-case scenario and said, "Yes, I can handle that," I was OK.
Were you ever afraid no one would show up?
John: The bravado side of me says I never doubted it for a second. The reality is that fear was there right up until I went to my Level 2 teacher training, which was the week before we opened. Being immersed in the Baptiste community and feeling the power of the practice, something clicked. I couldn't wait to get home to Bethany and our studio. I knew we had something special.
Bethany: The whole thing felt scary as hell, but I knew in my bones this was going to work. I knew people would show — this practice is made for New Yorkers — I just had no idea they would show up so quickly! John was worried. I kept saying, "Don't worry, I got this."
What are some of the funnier moments you recall from the past year?
John: There was the time I locked myself out with no phone, no shoes, and class starting in 30 minutes. I had a choice of finding a way into the studio or calling Bethany to tell her I had to cancel class for being an idiot. Let's just say I channeled my inner MacGyver and class started on time.
Bethany: John and I putting together the refrigerator the night before our opening party. It was 1:30 AM, we hadn't slept more than a few hours in several days, and every time the door opened, it would start talking to us loudly. "Thank you for purchasing a beverage!" Or it played a very loud jingle. Then it started playing classical music — like a symphony for hydration. I was losing my mind. John was determined. I finally broke down and started hysterically laughing and filmed it on my phone.
Let's get personal here, if we may. How did becoming business partners affect your marriage?
John: It brings the marriage closer. It's not a test, because it's not pass/fail. Bethany is committed to co-creation and she inspires me to be better. The biggest lesson I've learned is how to check my ego. I come from a professional world where I'm the Chief Operating Officer for a large restaurant group. I came from "I know better than you." That attitude didn't serve the studio or me because I just tried to overpower Bethany's opinions and leadership at times. Truly embracing Bethany's talent, intuition, and knowledge allowed me to take a backseat and focus on supporting her and the studio as opposed to fighting her. And the results have been great. I could not be happier to have her as my boss!
Bethany is my wife first, and business partner second. At the beginning, I wanted to have a say in everything and the friction was harmful. Finally, I embraced that serving my wife and supporting her as my boss allowed our business relationship to click. Now, not only is she the love of my life, she is my teacher, leader, and someone I find new reasons to love and respect every day.
Bethany: I love and respect John so much more than I did a year ago (and I totally loved him then!). He is tremendous, loving, and generous in the way he shows up for me and embraces new challenges and growth. We knew becoming business partners was really going to work or really not going to work. Luckily for us, it works. And once John decided I was officially "the boss" of The Den, well, let's just say things went a lot more smoothly!
What has surprised you most about opening the studio?
Bethany: The awesome community that has emerged in no time. I am consistently blown away by the way our students, team, and teachers show up for each other on and off the mat. It is inspiring and real. The fact that John and I have anything to do with creating a place where that can happen…wow.
John: Two weeks in, I remember coming to the studio after a 14-hour day at my other job, and dancing around the studio wiping sweat off the floor. I can't remember a time when I was happier or more fulfilled. The pride and love I receive from seeing someone leaving class with a smile blows me away every time.
What are you most proud of?
John: The friendships, romances, laughs, tears, and genuine community our students have created. A year and a half ago, Lyons Den Power Yoga was just a thought. Today it is a living, breathing, badass community because of the magical and inspirational people who choose to practice with, and teach us day in and day out.
Bethany: I am most proud of the space we have created that inspires the courage I am fortunate enough to witness daily. I am also so proud of our teaching team and the individuals that have stepped up to that particular challenge.
We're now entering year two for Lyons Den. What can we expect?
John: Our continued drive to empower others and, above all, to be courageous.
Bethany: The sky is the limit, my friends. I tend to play big.
You know that feeling when you're eating your morning oatmeal, and it's good, but then one day you decide to throw in a few chocolate chips and it's suddenly so much better? Those chocolate chips were everything you didn't know you were missing.
Lyons Den Power Yoga is the handful of chocolate chips to my morning oatmeal.
I've been attending classes at LDPY since day one (really — I was there for the first-ever Thursday 7:15 PM class with Bethany), and every day I walk in and out of the studio is a day my life is further enriched, enhanced, and invigorated.
I know the reality is that Bethany and John opened the studio at the time that was right for them. But on a purely selfish (and, OK, delusional) level, I believe that they opened this studio just for me.
In June 2013, I was in a bad place. I had spent the bulk of the past year mostly bedridden (and bathroom-ridden, if we're being honest here) on account of Crohn's disease. My illness left me on medical leave from my job, and unable to leave my apartment.
I knew Bethany from Crunch, and then from SoulCycle. She quickly became my favorite instructor, and I missed her classes terribly when I was too sick to get to them. Somehow, Bethany noticed my absence from class, and insisted on making a house call.
I was hesitant to allow visitors because I was sick and depressed and didn't want to answer the "How are you feeling?" question with the truth, which was "awful, miserable, and sad." But, one Wednesday night that month, I let Bethany into my apartment. She came bearing gifts — an outfit, a candle, a playlist, and a great attitude. We talked for an hour or two, and that was the night she told me she and John were planning to open a yoga studio.
I woke up the next day with a new outlook. I was ready to fight. I was ready to get better. I was ready to work my way out of my depression, even if my body didn't immediately follow suit.
By the time Lyons Den opened, I was still sick, but was regaining my old strength. I'm a runner — a marathoner — and I wasn't able to run at the time. Yoga seemed easier. Gentler. More attainable. There was a bathroom in the studio, so some of my fears were soothed, and I knew that with Bethany leading the pack, I would be OK. (We'll get to the "easier" part shortly.)
That first class kicked me so hard in the very best way. I was never a regular practitioner of yoga, but I was hooked to the Baptiste style right away. I loved how athletic it was, and how I felt like I was getting an incredible workout without leaving my mat. I loved the fast flow, the way my heart pounded out of my chest each time I came down from Wheel, and the way my arms and legs visibly shook as I tried descending the stairs at 279 Church Street. I couldn't even hail a cab home; I was joyfully exhausted.
Soon, I expanded my class selection. I took classes with Jessica, Patrick, and Terri, and later eagerly signed up to practice with Sara, Brooke, Michelle, and Annie. I found my sweet spot in Crow, yelped with joy the first time I jumped back from Crow into Chaturanga (and then looked up at Terri like a puppy waiting to be fed to make sure she had witnessed it), and texted a picture of my first-ever Tripod Headstand to Bethany the moment it happened. I was making progress both in and out of the studio. All the while, I was getting healthier, stronger, and happier.
The greatest highlight of my Lyons Den journey was actually an out-of-studio experience. When I found out Bethany would be teaching at Solstice in Times Square, I knew I had to be there.
The class — which took place in the middle of Times Square — was almost exactly one year after Bethany first came to my apartment and changed my life. This day was a celebration for Lyons Den, and I was so proud to see Bethany leading the massive group in the middle of this vibrant city. I remember seeing John demonstrating up on the big screens in Times Square, and closing my eyes at the beginning of practice, tuning out the loud city noises and just hearing Bethany's familiar, calming voice.
For one hour on my mat that day, I thought about how grateful I was to be happy and healthy, and "flipping my dog" onto a total stranger's mat in Times Square. I felt more at ease than I had in years.
During my worst, most challenging time, Lyons Den and its community brought me back to life. The instructors always understood when I said I might have to leave mid-class to use the bathroom (sometimes multiple times per class), and I made a ton of new friends who supported and furthered my journey. Lyons Den changed the game.
I am forever grateful for Lyons Den and am so proud to call myself a yogi thanks to the LDPY team.
Cheers to year two — may it be filled with countless Downward Facing Dogs (love 'em), sporadic Leap Frogs (holy cardio!), and a whole lot of hard-earned savasana.
Namaste, Lyons Den. You're the best kind of chocolate chip.
Watching a seasoned yogi take flight into bakasana—crow pose—is a beautiful thing. It looks so simple, so effortless. And while this arm balance may look tricky, even scary, it's entirely attainable for all levels.
All you need to get off your feet and onto your hands is a little confidence and this five-step guide from Lyons Den instructor Sara Packard. Read on, and get ready for takeoff.
1. Be confident. When you go into any new experience with confidence, it makes for a stronger start. Even if you're not confident you'll "master" the pose, have confidence that you'll learn something new about yourself.
2. Start on a block. Any master of anything knows nothing is ever achieved without a little help. A great—and readily available—tool is your yoga block. Place the block on your mat and bring your feet on top of it. This will offer your body a bit more room to get your legs and hips up where they need to be. Even for someone who has already mastered crow, getting back on the block can be a great reminder, and can help take your pose to new heights—literally.
3. Feel your hands. In crow pose, our foundation is our hands. Give yourself the strongest foundation possible. Spread your fingers wide and really root down through the triads of the hands (the space between the forefinger and thumb). Really feel the support of the floor underneath them and use it. When we begin to work into any arm balance or inversion, we start to notice a direct relationship between our hands and our core; when we plug into one, we instinctually plug into the other.
4. Hug in. From the pit of the belly to the legs and feet, squeeze in toward your midline. Often we look at crow pose as coming from arm strength, but really it's more about finding balance by being strong, and letting go at the same time. The strength of this pose comes by pulling up and in at the center of your body, so that the weight distribution is forward and up. Speaking of forward…
5. Look—and think—forward. This is the scary part for most of us, but the idea is that we go where we see ourselves, literally. By taking the eyes to a point in front of you, the body tends to follow. And where the eyes go, the heart goes. Since we are always working toward finding an open heart, this is important.
Most importantly, don't be afraid to fall. Fear is the biggest thing that holds us back from trying anything new. While it's perfectly OK to be afraid to try, that doesn't mean it should stop you. Whenever I teach any arm balance or inversion and the student falls, I see it as such a positive thing! Once you fall out of something, it gives you the freedom to see that not only are you OK, but you can get back up and try again. Chances are, it was never as scary in reality as what you created in your mind. Remember: No crow learned how to fly without falling, and no yogi has either!
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ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE HOUSE LABOR AND COMMERCE STANDING COMMITTEE June 1, 2016 1:20 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT Representative Kurt Olson, Chair Representative Jim Colver Representative Gabrielle LeDoux Representative Cathy Tilton Representative Andy Josephson Representative Sam Kito Representative Mike Chenault (alternate) MEMBERS ABSENT Representative Shelley Hughes, Vice Chair OTHER LEGISLATORS PRESENT Representative Lora Reinbold Representative Liz Vazquez COMMITTEE CALENDAR HOUSE BILL NO. 4002 "An Act relating to major medical insurance coverage under the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska for certain surviving spouses and dependent children of peace officers and firefighters; and providing for an effective date." - HEARD AND HELD PREVIOUS COMMITTEE ACTION BILL: HB 4002 SHORT TITLE: INS. FOR DEPENDS. OF DECEASED FIRE/POLICE SPONSOR(s): RULES BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR 05/23/16 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS 05/23/16 (H) L&C, FIN 05/26/16 (H) L&C AT 11:00 AM BILL RAY CENTER 208 05/26/16 (H) Heard & Held 05/26/16 (H) MINUTE(L&C) 05/31/16 (H) L&C AT 1:15 PM BILL RAY CENTER 208 05/31/16 (H) -- MEETING CANCELED -- 06/01/16 (H) L&C AT 1:15 PM BILL RAY CENTER 208 WITNESS REGISTER LARRY LANGER, Principal and Consulting Actuary Buck Consultants Chicago, Illinois POSITION STATEMENT: Speaking as a consultant to the Division of Retirement and Benefits, Department of Administration, presented a letter/summary from Buck Consultants, dated 5/24/16, provided in the committee packet. MELISSA BISSETT, Senior Consultant, Healthcare Actuary Buck Consultants Greenwood Village, Colorado POSITION STATEMENT: Speaking as a consultant to the Division of Retirement and Benefits, Department of Administration, participated in the presentation of a letter/summary from Buck Consultants, dated 5/24/16, provided in the committee packet. MICHELE MICHAUD, Chief Health Official Division of Retirement and Benefits Central Office Department of Administration Juneau, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Answered questions during the hearing on HB 4002. JOAN WILKERSON, Assistant Attorney General Labor and State Affairs Section Department of Law Juneau, Alaska POSITION STATEMENT: Answered a question during the hearing on HB 4002. ACTION NARRATIVE 1:20:25 PM CHAIR KURT OLSON called the House Labor and Commerce Standing Committee meeting to order at 1:20 p.m. Representatives Olson, LeDoux, Tilton, Colver, Josephson, Kito, and Chenault (alternate) were present at the call to order. Also present were Representatives Reinbold and Vazquez. HB4002-INS. FOR DEPENDS. OF DECEASED FIRE/POLICE 1:20:32 PM CHAIR OLSON announced that the only order of business would be HOUSE BILL NO. 4002, "An Act relating to major medical insurance coverage under the Public Employees' Retirement System of Alaska for certain surviving spouses and dependent children of peace officers and firefighters; and providing for an effective date." 1:20:52 PM LARRY LANGER, Principal and Consulting Actuary, Buck Consultants, informed the committee his firm serves as actuary to the Division of Retirement and Benefits (DRB), Department of Administration (DOA), and directed attention to a letter/summary dated May 24, 2016, provided in the committee packet. Mr. Langer said the letter/summary is Buck Consultants' fiscal note for HB 4002, a proposal for occupational death benefits for the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) for [peace officer and firefighter (peace/fire)] members, and the Defined Contribution Retirement (DCR) medical plans for peace/fire members. Also attached is a summary of proposed provisions, and the financial impact of the bill. The purpose of the bill is to provide major medical coverage for the survivors of a PERS member employed as a peace officer or firefighter who suffered an occupational death. In addition, the bill removes the requirement that a peace officer or firefighter retire directly from the DCR medical plan. Mr. Langer described the provisions of the bill as follows: · Extension of existing PERS occupation death benefits which provide retiree benefits including system- paid major medical benefits to survivors of Tier I members whose deaths occur as a result of their job duties. This bill extends the benefit to Tiers II and III members. · Under the existing PERS DCR plans, no person is eligible for system-paid major medical benefits. The draft bill would allow for a 100 percent premium subsidy for major medical benefits for eligible persons who are survivors of employees who were peace officers or firefighters and whose death was occupational. The 100 percent premium subsidy changes to a normal premium subsidy at Medicare age. The health reimbursement arrangement can then be used to fund the portion of the premium for which the spouse is responsible. · The PERS DCR plan requires members to retire directly from the plan in order to be eligible for medical benefits. To effectuate the goals of the legislation, the draft bill removes that language from the plan only as it applies to eligible survivors of a peace officer and firefighter whose death occurs as the result of the job. · Corrects the PERS peace officer or firefighter occupational death benefit statute to extend benefits to the dependent children, in those instances when there is no surviving spouse, of peace officers and firefighters whose deaths occur while in the performance and within the scope of their duties. MR. LANGER stated the legislation would be retroactive to January 1, 2013 and the financial impact of retroactivity is not significant due to the small number of those affected. CHAIR OLSON asked what definitions were used for firefighter and peace officer. He read from definitions in Alaska Statutes [sections not identified]. 1:27:41 PM MELISSA BISSETT, Consultant, Buck Consultants, speaking as the healthcare actuary for DRB, answered that the members who were studied for the letter/summary were indicated as peace/fire members on the State of Alaska data. 1:28:29 PM MICHELE MICHAUD, Chief Health Official, DRB, DOA, informed the committee the information reported to Buck Consultants is based on occupational codes in the retirement system, and the peace officer and firefighter occupational codes include all of the positions covered in the statutory definition. In further response to Chair Olson, she said municipal employees are included and would be provided with the same benefit. REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON asked why village public safety officers (VPSOs) are excluded from AS 39.35, and would not be covered under the proposed bill. MS. MICHAUD explained that VPSOs are temporary employees and do not participate in PERS, thus including coverage for them through the retirement system would jeopardize the tax qualification of PERS. REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX expressed her understanding that VPSOs are not hired directly by the state, but through grants given to nonprofit organizations, which subsequently hire VPSOs as contract employees. CHAIR OLSON questioned why VPSOs wear "a State of Alaska badge." REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON added that they are trained at the Department of Public Safety Training Academy in Sitka. MS. MICHAUD said she did know. 1:31:25 PM REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON recalled the recent loss of a VPSO in Nondalton. CHAIR OLSON referred to a document entitled, "Work Related Deaths," dated 5/25/16, provided in the committee packet, which listed twenty-one fatalities. The number one cause of loss of life to state employees was airplane or helicopter crashes; in fact, four or five deaths were from gunshots, three or four were from traffic accidents, and all were spread across different agencies. He expressed concern about the proposed legislation creating two classes of employees - one granted benefits and one not - resulting in litigation. REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX opined that a policy call to offer a benefit to only one group of employees would not cause the state to have liability. Unless the state is making a distinction based upon race, religion, or a suspect classification, distinctions can be made between groups of people on a rational basis. REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPHSON pointed out that the list of work related deaths does not include the Village Public Safety Officer from Nondalton. CHAIR OLSON noted other deaths that were not listed, including firefighters. REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX questioned the state's procedures related to the status of VPSOs, such as their coverage under workers' compensation law, and suggested these issues need to be discussed at another time. In response to Chair Olson, she said some VPSOs are armed. 1:36:10 PM MR. LANGER directed attention to page 3, which was a table that illustrated the financial impact of the bill. Costs were split between PERS benefits and the DCR plan for "others" and "P/F" and "Total." The 2015 valuation results are as of 6/30/15. He said the actuarial accrued liability is the amount that ideally should be in the fund now, which is the cost of benefits accrued. The normal cost rate is the cost of benefits accruing during the year, and the amount shown is net of any member contributions received. The total actuarial required contribution rate reflects the additional amount to pay off the unfunded liability of the fund. He pointed out the increases in cost that result by implementing HB 4002: the PERS total actuarial required contribution rate increases from 3.16 percent to 3.17 percent, and for the DCR plan, the total increases from 1.03 percent to 1.04 percent. However, Mr. Langer explained that the real increases are in the P/F percentages, and he read the results shown on the table. On page 4, the table projects costs of the bill for fiscal year 2017 (FY 17) through FY 22, split between the defined benefit and the DCR plans, and total increases, split between normal cost, and past service cost. The total projected cost in FY 17 is $174,000, increasing to $226,000 by FY 22. Mr. Langer paraphrased from the following assumptions on pages 4 and 5 [original punctuation provided]: Impact and Methodology Surviving spouses and dependents would be allowed to commence subsidized medical coverage immediately upon the occupational death of a current member. This change did not impact Tier 1 members of PERS nor any members of PERS Others or Teachers. The impact to the normal cost rate for the DB plan for this change was 0.01315% for peace/fire only and 0.00175% overall; the impact did increase the past service cost amortization resulting in a 0.00250% impact to the total rate. Similarly for the DCR plan this change was a 0.08262% increase to the normal cost rate for peace/fire members and 0.00950% overall. The total contribution rate increased 0.09897% for peace/fire and 0.01138% overall. These results are slightly lower than the estimates in 2015 and reflect June 30, 2015 valuation results and the premium cost- sharing upon Medicare eligibility in the DCR plan. We assumed 100% of eligible individuals would initially elect this subsidized coverage for all plans except where contributions are required for Medicare- eligible survivors in the DCR plan. Retiree contribution provisions and health plan participation are assumed to apply according to DCR valuation assumptions upon Medicare eligibility. In addition, we assumed that surviving spouses and dependents would be eligible for coverage under their current respective DB or DCR retiree medical plan. For this study, we have assumed the proposed changes will be effective as of January 1, 2013. This retroactive applicability date is de minimis and does not materially impact our calculations below. In addition, we have assumed that on average 45% of survivors will be employed or re- married with primary coverage and the plan will pay secondary. We have assumed that the value after coordination of benefits is 20% of the benefit for valuation purposes. Future actuarial measurements may differ significantly from current measurements due to plan experience differing from that anticipated by the economic and demographic assumptions, increases or decreases expected as part of the natural operation of the methodology used for these measurements, and changes in plan provisions or applicable law. In particular, retiree group benefits models necessarily rely on the use of approximations and estimates, and are sensitive to changes in these approximations and estimates. Small variations in these approximations and estimates may lead to significant changes in actuarial measurements. An analysis of the potential range of such future differences is beyond the scope of this study. 1:45:26 PM CHAIR OLSON surmised the state would be responsible for the accrued liability beginning on "day one." MR. LANGER agreed the state is responsible; however, the terms show the liability is not due to be paid off until 2039, with payments of $19,000 per year. CHAIR OLSON opined the state is not in compliance at this time. MR. LANGER affirmed that the state is not 100 percent funded at this time, and a portion of the annual contribution is to pay down the unfunded liability within the retirement systems. Having some unfunded liability is common in public plans. CHAIR OLSON asked whether the PERS total of actuarial accrued liability of $7,350,183, would be spread out over the next twenty to twenty-three years. MR. LANGER explained that the total accrued liability does not reflect assets in the fund of $7.24 billion, which means the liability is 98.5 percent funded. Overall, between pension and health care, the liabilities are 78 percent funded. He opined that for the health care liability, the state is "in very good shape," and a little less so "for the pension side." REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX inquired as to how the entire PERS liability is related to the effect of the proposed bill. CHAIR OLSON acknowledged his question was related to the total liability [not the portion specific to HB 4002]. He then asked whether Alaska is the first state to address this issue. 1:53:42 PM MR. LANGER related that the coverage of occupational death benefits varies from state to state. Some states do cover these benefits, as does Alaska for Tier 1 members. He stressed that coverage does not mean a lot in terms of the fund, but does mean a lot to the individuals affected, and states make adjustments in terms of ancillary benefits. CHAIR OLSON asked whether the state has possible exposure [to a lawsuit] if the benefit is applied to one class of employees. MR. LANGER declined to respond. REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX pointed out that the state does not worry about liability related to its distinction between the benefits of Tiers I, II, III, and IV. CHAIR OLSON stressed that his point is the majority of loss of life has been due to aircraft crashes resulting in the deaths of employees from a variety of agencies. 1:59:18 PM JOAN WILKERSON, Assistant Attorney General, Labor and State Affairs Section, Department of Law, informed the committee that there are separate subgroups - such as those for police and fire - which acquire different benefits already, thus it is appropriate for HB 4002 to extend benefits to police/fire as a group. Unless there is a discriminatory intent or forming a group on the basis of a protected class status, it is possible to have a governmental plan extend different benefits to a subgroup. REPRESENTATIVE KITO asked whether death benefits are contract- negotiable on a bargaining unit basis. MS. MICHAUD explained that certain life, accidental death, and travel benefits are negotiated through collective bargaining agreements; $10,000 basic life and $100,000 travel accidental are currently negotiated in the Department of Public Safety agreement. 2:01:36 PM [HB 4002 was held over.] 2:02:22 PM ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the committee, the House Labor and Commerce Standing Committee meeting was adjourned at 2:02 p.m.
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The governor announced yesterday she is seizing the entire $787 million balance in the state's Rainy Day Fund:
Gov. Beverly Perdue seized North Carolina's emergency "rainy day fund" Wednesday to help keep state government financially afloat during the weakening economy.
Perdue said she was taking the $787 million pot that is usually reserved for handling hurricanes and other crises. The Democratic governor said she would use $250 million of the fund to help prop up the state employees health plan and reserve the rest to make sure the state could meet its obligations.
Of course, the $787 million is a mere drop in the bucket compared to the major deficits the state is facing now and in the near future. But lawmakers had ample opportunity over the last several years to more aggressively pad the Rainy Day Fund. In fact, during the five years from fy 2003-4 to fy 2007-8, the state raked in $3.1 billion in surplus revenue.
But of course, our wise leaders in Raleigh decided to skip the fiscally-prudent course of setting aside surplus revenue into the rainy day fund in favor of buying votes by directing tax dollars to pet projects favored by special interests investing in the future of our state.
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SINGAPORE - A 25-year-old woman pleaded guilty on Monday (Sept 26) to two charges of letting her boyfriend abuse her then one-year-old son, who suffered a broken skull after being pushed off a bed by him on one occasion.
The infant had bleeding in his brain, but survived the ordeal on March 25 last year - after emergency surgery. Now aged three, the boy is in foster care and undergoing rehabilitative therapy. The mother has weekly access to him.
The prosecution is seeking one year's jail for the woman, a part-time sales assistant, who cannot be named to protect the identity of her child.
She will be sentenced at a later date. Defence lawyer A. Revi Shanker will argue for a more lenient sentence before District Judge Adam Nakhoda on Oct 27.
The tormentor, Franklie Tan Guang Wei, 26, was sentenced last Monday (Sept 19) to 6 ½ years' jail and six strokes of the cane. He had pleaded guilty to one charge of causing grievous hurt and three out of four charges of ill-treating a child.
Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) Dillon Kok said the mother had displayed "an utter disregard for the victim's well-being" and repeatedly turned a blind eye to Tan's abuses.
"In committing these offences against her own child, (the mother) had breached the fundamental trust that exists between a parent and child," he said.
"Her dereliction of duty as a mother ... can only be described as being persistently delinquent."
APP Kok added: "Perhaps misguided by her love for Franklie, the accused selfishly chose her relationship over the well-being of her own child, exposing him to the horrors of abuse resulting in tragic consequences.
"Her act of condoning such abuse to the extent of persistently placing the victim within the grasp of his tormentor is particularly reprehensible."
The boy was born in mid-2013, after his father lost contact with his mother. In August 2014, she got into a relationship with Tan, who did odd jobs and last worked at a mobile phone shop. The following month, the infant's behaviour changed.
"(He) appeared to be fearful of males and started having nightmares in his sleep," APP Kok said.
Two nannies who looked after him also found bruises on his body.
"When (the mother) was questioned, she denied that (he) had been abused and claimed that there were 'spirits' in the flat," APP Kok added.
In November 2014, the mother got pregnant with Tan's child and moved in with Tan and his mother.
On Nov 8, the baby's cries woke the couple. Tan slapped him once, leaving finger marks on his cheek and bruising near his ear.
Three days after the incident, a nanny took photos of the bruises and swelling. She made a police report about the injuries on Nov 19 and the Child Protective Service was informed. The baby was then put under the nannies' care, and the mother and Tan were allowed only weekly supervised access. Tan's grandparents later took over from the nannies in taking care of the baby in February last year, with the couple granted supervised access again.
But on March 8 last year, Tan's grandfather left the infant at Tan's flat. That night, frustrated with his cries, Tan threw the baby at his mother, who was about 2m away. The infant fell against her body.
Later, Tan and the mother were allowed to spend the nights with him. But on the morning of March 25, angered by the baby's cries, Tan hit his buttocks twice, causing a bruise.
After the mother went to work, leaving the infant alone with Tan, the baby vomited on the bed. Angry, Tan forcefully pushed him off the bed with his right arm.
The infant landed face-up on the floor about 2m away and vomited. Tan took him to the toilet to shower but did not check the water temperature first, scalding his upper back.
Later, Tan noticed that the baby was in a daze and semi-conscious. He was also vomiting repeatedly. Tan told the mother, who went home to find the infant weak and very pale. They then took him to hospital.
Tan has started serving his sentence, although he has also filed an appeal against the sentence. The boy he fathered with the accused is currently one-year-old and in her care.
The maximum punishment for permitting a child to be ill-treated, under the Children and Young Persons Act, is a $4,000 fine and four years' jail.


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The federal government lists 18 tests and services that are considered preventive care and must be covered by your health plan for free. However, in some situations and depending on your health coverage, the insurance company may charge you.
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You may need to meet certain qualifications for some preventive services to be covered. For example, in order for health insurance to cover a screening for colorectal cancer, you must be 50 to 75 years old. There may also be variability regarding how often you can get these benefits; a preventive screening might be covered every year or on an as-needed basis. You can read more in-depth about preventive care guidelines on healthcare.gov, but here is a list of specific preventive services that must be offered at no cost by health providers:
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Similarly, if a preventive screening or test is processed by an out-of-network provider, you may be responsible for the costs. Ask your doctor beforehand to find out as much information as you can.
Another reason a preventative service might not be free is if it wasn't the primary reason for seeing the doctor. For example, if you see your primary care doctor because of an illness (seeking diagnostic care) and end up getting an unrelated preventive screening or immunization, you'll still need to pay your usual office visit copay. Likewise, if you go in for a preventive care service and end up needing a full appointment, you may need to pay for the full appointment. To avoid this, make sure your preventive care visit is separate from your primary care visit.
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