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WASHINGTON -- As the unendurable monotony of the offseason ends, celebrate baseball's return with mental calisthenics. Everyone knows it was former Atlanta Manager Dave Bristol who said, "Only trouble I ever had with chewing tobacco was that the...Tags: Albert Pujols, Lefty Grove, Boston Red Sox, Sports, Baseball
Baseball's Back -- Take A Swing At These
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Many Hall of Famers seem glad Clemens, Bonds were snubbed
Al Kaline, Dennis Eckersley and Mike Schmidt have a few things in common. One, they are all members of baseball's Hall of Fame. Two, they are all glad no one was elected to join them this year. "I'm kind of glad that nobody got in this year,...Tags: Philadelphia Phillies, Harmon Killebrew, Willie Mays, Mike Piazza, Detroit Tigers
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Johnny Bench delivers on visit to the Valley
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Rose getting into the Hall of Fame is still a thorny issue for Bench
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Three Central Florida artists have collaborated in "Trio," which opens Thursday, Dec. 13, at Steinway Piano in Altamonte Springs.
The show will have sentimental appeal, as well: Steinway Piano has been exhibiting artwork for years, but this will be the final show in the location. The building is being torn down to make way for a Whole Foods.
"Trio" features the new "Shelter Series" of Robin Maria Pedrero, the organic abstracts of Annette Margulies, and the textural works of Fern Matthews.
Pedrero has achieved recognition for her lively and colorful work, winning Baterby's Grand ChampionBest Artist in Florida, and the coveted Artiste Wine label competition in 2012. Pedrero's work is in American galleries, the Lake Eustis Museum permanent collection, and is exhibited in Norway and Great Britain.
Margulies uses color to evoke emotion in her large scale abstracts.
Mathews is a mixed media artist recognized for her textural work and use of color. Matthews' work is included in both public and private art collections throughout the country and The Caribbean, and shows in New York and New Orleans.
The reception is from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 at Steinway Piano, 303 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs.

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We're very excited to bring you this Hunk du Jour Interview. Be sure to read our past interviews, and if you've got an inside line on a noteworthy guy we should talk to, please let us know!
Last week I had the pleasure of speaking with the handsome gentleman above, who you've undoubtedly seen on some of our fellow blogs' pages. Bryan David Thomas has gone directly to the pages of fitness magazines, all the while in the hands of some of the best photographers in the business.
We had a lengthy chat about the business, his personal training advice, plus our signature Random Hunk Questions, of course!
Check out our full interview with him -- right here!
[ Bryan David Thomas - Official Blog ]
[ Bryan David Thomas - Fitness Yahoo Group! ]
Chris, Hunk du Jour: So Bryan, how did you get started in the business?
Bryan Thomas: It ALMOST started when I was 5 years old. My uncle was a international male model, he worked with all the top agencys (Ford, Wilhelmina just to name a few) and they always needed kids for shoots. Naturally I got a few offers with him being in the biz.
Bryan Thomas: BUT! There was a problem... the week prior my dad took me to the circus, and I was so amazed with the job of being a lion tamer. (Ya know, the guy with the small whip cracking the lions in the ass?) I decided from that day that I wanted to be a lion tamer. So to make a long story short I refused to go to NYC to be part of any shoot.
Chris: Haha -- so you gave up fashion at the age of 5 to be a lion tamer with the circus!
Bryan Thomas: I did! I can remember it clearly, my family was furious with me! But i was 5, so they got over it.
Bryan Thomas: So years go by and at the age of 16 I begin to hit the weights. It was good having a male model around as I grew up... I would always see my uncle doing push ups, pull ups, sit ups... always outside, as thats how he maintained his all natural skinny male model physique.
Bryan Thomas: I also remember watching him eat.... grapefruit every morning, oatmeal... all the good stuff. I just wanted Lucky Charms, and I remember thinking "Why would anyone NOT want Lucky Charms!?!?" Now looking back I can see why today I live such a healthy lifestyle, and how working out and good nutrition is such a major part in who I am today.
Chris: So -- how about your first gig... Terrifying? Exciting?
Bryan Thomas: Well this is how I got my start. A friend at the gym said..."You should try fitness modeling!" This was 2 half years ago, and i was not in the shape that I am today. I had a looong way to go.
Chris: What were your stats back then?
Bryan Thomas: 6' 1", around the same weight but (believe it or not) I did NOT have the abs! I was a built guy but I wasn't in "fitness model shape."
Chris: So your friend tells you to try fitness modeling -- what do you do with that advice?
Bryan Thomas: [A modeling site] told me that they were interested in me but I needed to work on the body a bit more. They liked my face and said they thought that I had a great personality.
Bryan Thomas: I had NO idea that personality had anything to do with a good model, I just thought they were giving me the "Sorry kid, we like ya but..." They told me that they would call me back.
Bryan Thomas: I remember feeling pretty hurt at the time, but instead of moping and feeling bad I decided I was going to get in the best shape of my life! I decided that night that I would get my body looking BETTER then the guys I saw on their cover! For the next 6 months I worked my ass off in the gym and cut out all processed foods. I have GREAT genetics in my family so I found how I could tap into that (my Mothers Father was a body builder as well)
Bryan Thomas: Finally [the site] tells me "Bryan you went from good to amazing in a few months." I always say yes I did! with a BIG grin!
Bryan Thomas: They flew me down for a test shoot with Mike Downs. We did the test and he told me..i am going to put you up on [the site] and we will see how you do.
Bryan Thomas: The [website] fans LOVED me for some odd reason!?!? I began to attract a huge fan base very fast. After shooting with [the site] I started to book jobs and get emails from photographers from all over.
Bryan Thomas: I shot with Impact Photography (sports and fitness), Bruno Rand in NYC (who is not only a great photographer but a great friend now.)
Bryan Thomas: I knew I had fans but he would always tell me..."Bryan you are blowing up man!" I had no idea my pics were all over the net on blogs all over the world. He had to sit me down and show me on the net. So that's how my blog started!
Bryan Thomas: I then shot with Troy Phillips for Exercise For Men Only, which was my true goal from the start -- to get in the Mens workout magazines! I was named "Mr. Exercise" January 08 issue of Exercise For Men only. They did a big 3 page article with a giant tri-fold poster of me! After that I would receive emails everyday asking about working out and nutrition... so we set up the Bryan Thomas Fitness group on Yahoo.
Chris: What goes through your head the first time you run across yourself in a magazine?
Bryan Thomas: I was so proud man. You have no idea. I remember my heart starting to race a bit. I always want to show my work and mags to my #1 fan, my Mother, but she passed away in a sudden tragic death 3 years ago. I do a lot of this in her memory.
Bryan Thomas: I was lays her little actor growing up. I would always manage to get myself in the local news paper and she would go nuts for it! Every time I get in something big like a workout mag or even a fashion magazine such as I-D... I get really excited, I then think real fast..cant wait to show my Mom. But then realize I can't, and that always hurts.
Bryan Thomas: But I take all that negative stuff and turn it positive. I know she is looking down and I know that she is pulling for me with all this great stuff. I get my fun loving spirit from her, she loved everyone and so do i.
Chris: You mentioned being surprised that personality was such a huge part of modeling. Does something as simple as being a nice person give you an edge in the industry?
Bryan Thomas: 110% yes! It's what has helped me. I mean, it is a business but we're all just people here going down the same street. If a model is an asshole or if a photographer has a bad rep for whatever reason, it will be known.
Bryan Thomas: This is a very small industry (especially NYC), so if you have a bad rep you have a bad rep... people talk! I always send emails to my trusted photographers asking if they think I should shoot with this photographer or not. I refuse to work with bad people.
Chris: Have there been folks you've been steered away from?
Bryan Thomas: Many! I always look at their work first.
Bryan Thomas: I am unsigned to an agency as of now but working with Silver Models, and modeling is a part time gig for me. That enables me to be VERY picky and only take top notch, classy jobs. If that weren't the case I can see how some guys get seduced into the dirty parts of the industry
Bryan Thomas: If ya gotta pay your rent ya gotta pay your rent, so that might mean them taking a somewhat sketchy job or shooting with a photographer who is not as talented.
Bryan Thomas: I shot with some of the best in the world -- I am picky and I hold out for the best. Rick Day, Troy Phillips -- two shoots that launched me into the modeling world. I just had the cover of Exercise For Men only Abdominals issue! Shot by Troy Phillips, and one of their best-selling issues.
Chris: So, summer is coming into focus -- and a lot of the boys are starting to panic about having the beach bod. You're a personal trainer -- what are some of the simple changes folks can make to be in better shape for the summer?
Bryan Thomas: For one, folks need to check out my yahoo fitness group! There is a TON of info. I am currently working on a DVD series. It is a workout program for the average Joe, because that is where every fitness model as started out. We were not born like this!
Bryan Thomas: I am going to outline how I got this bod and what I do to keep it! If you eat lean you will look lean, and cutting out processed carbs is a BIG one. Get your carbs from fruit (in the morning), oatmeal, yams, and veggies.
Bryan Thomas: To really rip fat off you can do cardio in the am on an empty stocumach. (This is what I did for the Abs cover.) A.M. cardio will force your body to use fat for fuel. Drink plenty of water and do 45 minute to 1 hour sessions. After that make your first meal egg whites and oats with honey and fruit. Your metabolism will he going full force thought out the day.
Bryan Thomas: I eat small to moderate meals every 2-3 hours. This will turn your body into a calorie burning machine... you wanna burn it, NOT store it. Too many over weight people will starve themselves, thinking not eating anything will help them. Eating clean and often is what will keep you satisfied and lean. If you don't believe me take a look at my pics! :P
Bryan Thomas: P.S. This interview has all been done from my bed.
Chris: Haha - so the AM workout has been postponed for the readers... what a guy!
Bryan Thomas: before i go to bed at night I have a protein shake next to my bed, so AS SOON as I wake up I drink! That's another Bryan Thomas trick. Every guy should do that. It gives your body the amino acids it needs fast and will help you make a better decision in the kitchen for breakfast.
Bryan Thomas: Next time you're starving I want you (Chris) and all the readers to make a quick observation. See what foods you run for... I have a feeling it will be the quick carbs, such as chips or lucky charms! Your body knows what will give it that quick fix. Instead, grab some fruit and then make a lean source of protein (such as eggs or chicken.) Try it!
Chris: So you're a busy physical trainer, have appeared on All-American Guys, been seen all over the internet in fantastic photos by amazing photographers, are appearing in men's fitness magazines... Why do I get the impression you're just getting started?
Bryan Thomas: Great question! Well right now I am working on my fan site, it will be a place for fans to come and get solid advice from a person who is living what he preaches. It will also have photos and videos. I am working on a workout DVD series that is being put together from a guy who works with MTV on many of there big projects such as jackass and the BAM show.
Bryan Thomas: I am also going to apply to go on the hit tv show American Gladiators. Like I said, I am unsigned to an agency but will be working closely with Silver Models this summer. Hopefully you will see me in such magazines as Men's Health and Muscle and Fitness! Lean natural guys like myself and fitness model Tim Taylor (a good friend of mine) will HOPEFULLY be taking center stage this summer. Such magazines as Muscle and Fitness went the other direction but seems that they are taking a turn for the better! The realistic lean and muscular man. (No offense to the BIG BIG guys but I think it will be a turn for the best.)
Chris: The professional life is definitely buzzing -- how does the schedule affect your personal life? Are you seeing anyone?
Bryan Thomas: there is a very special someone in my life at the moment. :) We are both very focused on our careers right now.
Chris: (Hears the collective "Awww, shucks!" from men and women alike...)
Chris: I've already kept you too long, but 5 more rapid-fire Random Hunk Questions!
Chris: What was your nickname in grade school?
Bryan Thomas: BrySki
Chris: Your favorite guilty pleasure?
Bryan Thomas: Godiva!!!!
Chris: ...dream vacation spot?
Bryan Thomas: Europe! Never been anywhere in europe yet.
Chris: Most important thing you look for in romance?
Bryan Thomas: Amazing connection...mentally, physically and spiritually. It HAS to all be there, or else I dont want it.
Chris: What would you love to read on your next fortune cookie?
Bryan Thomas: "You will live a happy fulfilled life."
Chris: "In bed."
Chris: Bryan, thank you so much!
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1936. December 24. 7:30 p.m.
If I wanted Doodles to sleep warm as buttered biscuits, I'd have to do some more quilt tucking.
I pressed it in good and tight all along her side and under her chin. There. Now she wouldn't shiver in her sleep or roll off to the floor. It wouldn't hurt her any if she did cause our mattress was only four inches of feathers and cloth and it was laid right on the floor just on top of an old blanket that had a few moth holes.
Doodles was eight years younger than me and my responsibility. Truth is, I was so glad to get another girl in this family, I didn't mind doing anything for that skinny little baby. I had two older sisters, but they was already married.
I'd been stuck with seven brothers and me the only girl for miles around for so long, shoot, Doodles was like getting a tiny angel to take care of. Ole heaven sure waited a long time to give her to me, though, cause I'm nearly growed now. Ten years old next month, and that's the truth.
I put my ear on top of the floor planks and tried like crazy to understand what the soft talking was saying in the room down below me. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't make out the words. Something was scooted here and yonder. Something big.
Yep. That's the right sounds for shore. Same as every year. It meant mom and dad was getting things ready for us kids to have Christmas in the morning. My ole raccoon grin broke out so big on my face, you couldn't have erased it with a mop!
I yelled straight into my squashy pillow until my eyes watered. I did that sometimes when I was excited and didn't know what else to do. I got that over with and flipped on my back. I cracked every one of my fingers one at time. I learned how to do that from PeeWee—one of my brothers. Those boys was good for nothing at all, except learning me how to do things like fistfight and how to get in trouble. Only thing I was glad about was how Tadpole teached me how to spit acrost the room and make it land in a can. That was useful.
Shush now, I told myself. None of that mattered tonight. Not with the magic dust swirling all around me so hard my stomach felt like a jar full of cow cream about to turn into curdled butter.
Nothing no how could ever be as fun as Christmas at the Woodsons' house, even if it wasn't much more than a shack. It had us in it, didn't it? That was enough, even if we was as poor as dirt and too dumb to stop laughing about it.
Us kids had to go to bed extra early on the night before Christmas so special things could happen. I didn't know how Mom and Dad did anything special for us with us having just about no money in the world. I sure loved it when they did, though. Loved it more than running home barefooted the last day of school.
I stared into the dark with my hands folded over each other and whistled for a little while until those sweet banana pies Mom was making after breakfast tomorrow just rastled my mind down to the ground. She never made such a thing as that except on Christmas day. Those pies tasted so dang good, you felt rich as Solomon when you ate them. She made enough for us kids to have two whole slices if we cut them kinda skinny.
After them pies, she'd stir together the best thing anyone ever made—the Christmas cake! She'd take that pretty thing out of the stove with the marain icing sitting up on it like stiff snow. Shiny patches of melted red, green, and white candies sparkled from the top. Whoo-ee man! Us kids about lost our eyeballs right out of their sockets just looking at it. Wouldn't have been surprising at all to see lots of kids' eyes just rolling acrost that wood floor after Mom whisked her cake over to the griddle to cool down.
Thinking about it now almost made me throw up since I wanted a piece of it so bad. How could I ever fall asleep? Dang near stupid to try.
Next thing I knowed about is when one of them no-good brothers threw a pair of overalls on my head. I flung it off madder than a bee with three stingers and couldn't believe it was light outside. Morning? I leaped off of that mattress and grabbed Doodles up tight and barreled down those creaky steps two at a time. I ran quick into the big room, which was anything but big but that's what we called it anyway.
Had it happened? The magic?
The glow in my mom's eyes was as loud as a hollered out bunch of words. I couldn't hardly take my eyes off of hers, they was so bright. I put Doodles down and skipped around the room twice just to get my nerves out of me.
Can we? Can we look now? Huh?
Mom counted our heads to see if we was all there. After the last head, her usual serious face broke out in a smile bigger than the whole of Oklahoma. She stepped away from the iron-post bed where her and Dad, and sometimes a few young'uns, slept. I tell you, us kids scampered under that bed like rabbits running from a pack of slobbery hound dogs! When we came back out, we was holding on to one of Dad's long grey and white wintertime socks. Those socks looked like they got the mumps, they was so full. Doodles laughed right out loud at us holding our fat socks in both our arms like someone would steal them.
We clawed them open and dumped everything out in our own special spots. Hazelnuts, walnuts, Brazil nuts and pecans poured out first. Then came an apple and an orange. My mouth went dry to bite into that shiny red apple, so I did and ate it all up. That was all the winter fruit we'd ever get, so us kids always gobbled it up quicker than you could say shut up.
The bottom of our socks sagged with every kind of hard candy. Oh, them colors and shapes just made us nutty. Some of the candies was square with dimples all in them. Other kinds was round with flat ends and little drawings like Christmas trees and holly inside. Best of all was the big hunks of folded over ribbon candy. That was our mom's favorite, too.
I finished eating my orange and was looking for a dishrag to wipe my hands on when my brother Bear threw a orange peeling at the side of my face. My hands turned into fists, but then something kind of strange took me over and dusted the mad feeling right off me. I just felt like smiling at him instead. I tossed him a piece of my own candy. He looked plenty surprised, I'll tell you that for sure.
After a breakfast of Mom's special red-hot pork sausage, eggs, biscuits, gravy and sorghum, we started in eating our candy. Only time all year we'd get any. We sounded like hogs rooting and grunting at feeding time, except for the sound of cracking candies with our teeth.
Mom made two of those no-account boys help me with all them stacks of dishes. Most the time, I had to do it all by myself and I hated it. While we worked, we had a contest to see who could put the most ribbon candy in their mouths.
I don't know who won cause we sucked and slurped on it with our mouths gapped open and our eyes bugging out just like a dog when you pulled his ears way back. After a while, we busted out laughing and about choked to death on candy juice.
Dad said, "Hey," at us in a low, gruff voice. We knew that meant stop right now or get your rear ends whooped, so we hid and did it one more time.
After making them banana pies, Mom got out a hammer and put a big peppermint stick and some of them ribbon candies inside a dishtowel. We all gathered around her to watch. Every time she swung that hammer in the air and brung it down to crush the candy, we made saucer eyes at each other. I can't swear if it's true or not, but I think God Himself must have gave my mom that recipe for the Christmas cake.
I mean, why not?
Don't you think He'd want a Christmas cake like that for His son's birthday? I shore do!
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Harajuku thrift store blazer, Alexander Wang Tank, Club Monaco Leggings, Vintage Jewelry, Michael Kors clutch BCBG by Max Azaria boots
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This week I wanted to do something a little funky and festive. I bought this blazer at a thrift store in Harajuku, Japan; I love the colors and the linen material. The bright colors are perfect for the fun and cheery holiday season (Cynicism at best). It's the most wonderful expensive time of the year and I'm not into all the holiday hype. I don't think Christmas gifts have to be expensive, they should be thoughtful. If you agree check out my top three consignment/ thrift stores in New York: 1. Tokio 7 2. Dear: Rivington + 3. Screaming Mimi's This is a great way to do some stylish shopping without going over your budget. While shopping I would look for three things: style, quality and functionality. A lot of these consignment/ thrift stores have affordable items at great prices but they would only be fit for Lady Gaga's closet (haha). Be practical & Be stylish.
I know that a popular gift this season will be the iPhone 4s. I bought this Michael Kors iPhone clutch recently, its dope because it's a clutch you can throw in your bag or wear to the club. It holds my iPhone, credit cards, and money. This is an example of a thoughtful gift that's worth the price (Under $100). You can get it from The Michael Kors store or online … I would suggest getting it from Apple same price & free shipping.
And finally… Let's talk about what I've been listening to lately . Kid Sister just released her four-track EP Kiss & Tell. The EP features one free track "Mickey" which you can download below. The Kiss & Tell EP goes perfectly with my funky festive mood. It features verses from Riff Raff and Fool's Gold's Danny Brown, and production from Nadastrom and Scoop Deville. My faves are Mickey (Free Track) and Hide & Seek. Listen to the Kiss & Tell EP below and you can purchase the entire EP via Itunes.


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Silence from the MSM suggests there's something here. If they actually realize they can't deny the story and report it, you know it's pretty big. But the MSM really doesn't have a template for covering a story where a minority is culpable for anything. "Big corporation evil/helpless minority victim." That one they know well. The idea that Native Americans could be resonsible for dirty water is entirely foreign to them.
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Post by Grace Chiao, Temple University; "You speak Mandarin?" "Yes?" "Oh! I am sure there will be tons of jobs waiting for you in this industry because of that." These are the most frequently asked questions and answers I have heard this semester. Whenever people had this conversation with me, I could not help but wonder the truthfulness of their saying; moreover, I was surprised that the same conversation kept popping up on different occasions by a variety of people I met. Interestingly, this is different from what I have been taught.
I have been taught that "learning English is the best way to touch the world" for as long as I can remember. In order to touch the world, I worked hard to improve my English even though it was frustrating in a non-English speaking country, Taiwan. The "theory" my parents taught me had always been proved when I met foreigners who were surprised by me, a little Asian girl who could speak some English. By the time I grew up and accumulated diverse travel experiences, I strongly believed the importance of languages. For example, when I was 6 years old, I was really mad at myself because I could not tell Ariel how beautiful she was in Walt Disney World in Florida. In Avignon, France, I felt I was respected when I used my basic French to speak to Madame de l'hotel. When I showed an enthusiastic Japanese salesman a note written by Kanji (Chinese characters) to describe my need, the relief and happiness on his face was unforgettable. Honestly, I had never thought my native language would be important and powerful until I was reminded by people around me. With the growth and expansion of the Chinese market, the "theory" I learned from my parents might have to change to "learning Mandarin is the best way to touch the world." Although this thought is still questionable in my mind since I think Mandarin is too complicated to be a commonly used language around the world, I do think having some tactics and preparation might be helpful to students who have the opportunity to deal with Chinese.
Chinese value guan-xi (relationships) more than anything. Treating them as special does not need to cost a large amount of money. You can do this by providing little souvenirs, welcome cards, and warm greetings. At Grand Hyatt Taipei, where I was a summer intern, Chinese tourists received tropical fruits in their rooms with cards that indicated the places of origin of Taiwanese fruits and farm stories. The cards were not expensive but became collectable memories. In addition, since those cards were put only in Chinese tourists' rooms and written in simplified-Chinese, they felt they had a close relationship with the hotel, which led to higher customer return rates.
Another tip to build these relationships is to remember language barriers and listen with patience. They will have the courage to speak up if you slow down when talking or ask them questions in different ways. I still remember the feeling of panic I had the first day I met my American classmates. Everything was so unfamiliar and everyone talked so fast in English. Though I was excited to meet them I just could not start the conversation myself. Suddenly, a girl asked my name and told me everything she has heard about my country once she knew I was from Taiwan. At that moment, I was no longer nervous but wanted to share everything with her. All of a sudden she became a savior and I found the relationship between us. Have you ever been to an unfamiliar environment without knowing any of the local languages? Put yourself into Chinese tourists' shoes. If you are trying to listen to them with patience, I can assure you the relationship will be built, slowly but stably.
Understanding Chinese and their culture might be difficult at the beginning. How about learning some easy Mandarin so next time you can talk to shy Chinese travelers and ease their nervousness while you try and listen to them? Remember that "Ni-Hao" means "hello" and "Xie-xie ni" means "thank you." I am sure you will enjoy their surprised faces when they hear it from you.


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Wild stuff – and a great collection of new versions of classic tracks by the legendary Serge Gainsbourg! The bulk of the set was recorded in Japan in the mid 90s – in a mode that's quite appreciative of the sound of the originals, but with some freshly modern twists – almost in the style used by the Trattoria label at the same time. The changes are all quite nice – taking tunes that we already love, and giving them a new approach – and one that shows that the magic of Gainsbourg can easily transcend boundaries of culture and language! Titles include "En Melody" by Kahimi Karie, "Poupee De Cire Poupee De Son" by Fumie Hosokawa, "La Noyee" by Natsuo Ishido, "Harley Davidson" by Naho, "Le Poinconneur Des Lilas" by Kenzo Saeki, "Sea Sex & Sun" by Mari Natsuki, and "Mambo Miam Miam" by Michell Flyn. © 1996-2013, Dusty Groove, Inc. |
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"This is a very important program, and we want to expand it," says Dr. Marguerite Mevs, who founded Hospital Bernard Mevs with her husband and other family members.
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Finding the funds to stay operating in Haiti is all about persistence, says Dr. Enrique Ginzburg, international medical director of Hospital Bernard Mevs/Project Medishare.
"If you get a 'no' in one area, you just go in another direction to accomplish the same goal," Ginzburg says.
Macdonald agrees but makes another observation.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 8, 2012
Without Action, Chenango Memorial Hospital, Ira Davenport, Corning
Hospital & More Would Lose Medicare Funding This Year
Schumer Legislation Would Extend Programs to Support Rural Hospitals That
Treat High Number of Medicare Patients & That Are Critical to Rural
Schumer: This Proposal Will Keep Rural Communities on the Frontlines of Quality
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Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced legislation that will extend two Medicare payment programs that are critical to rural hospitals in the Southern Tier and across Upstate New York, and that are set to expire this year. The Medicare-Dependent Hospital Program provides support to nine hospitals in New York that treat a high number of Medicare patients, and allows greater financial stability in serving their communities. The Low Volume Hospital Program impacts 24 hospitals across New York, and provides Medicare support to hospitals that are very important to rural communities, though do not necessarily serve a high volume of patients. Each of these programs is set to expire on Sept. 30, 2012, and Schumer's legislation, which he introduced with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), would extend these programs for one additional year.
In the Southern Tier, 4 hospitals rely on the Medicare-Dependent Hospital Program, and 4 hospitals count on the Low Volume Hospital Program for their stability and ability to provide high quality healthcare. A breakdown of the funds each hospital received last year appears below:
Low-Volume Hospital Program:
· Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital -- $568,200
· Jones Memorial Hospital -- $566,200
· Chenango Memorial Hospital -- $641,800
· St. James Mercy Hospital -- $537,600
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· Chenango Memorial Hospital -- $1,107,800
· St. Joseph's Hospital of Elmira -- $1,712,600
· Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital -- $194,800
· Corning Hospital -- $805,400
"Rural hospitals are the lifeblood of rural economies throughout upstate New York, and they deserve our support. Efficiently supporting our rural hospitals and their patients allows medical facilities across the Southern Tier to continue providing high quality health services, and is pivotal for our community and our economy," said Schumer. "The continued existence of these Medicare programs is critical to the financial stability of hospitals across the Southern Tier, and will help enhance quality of life in our rural communities. We cannot let these programs end, and I will fight tooth and nail to provide New York's rural hospitals with the support they deserve."
"The legislation introduced today by Senator Charles Schumer is a critical extension of two Medicare provisions for certain small hospitals that would ensure access to care for patients in their predominantly rural communities around the state," Daniel Sisto, President of the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS). "Once again, Senator Schumer steps up to the plate to lead on behalf of New York hospitals and the patients for whom they provide services from primary care to the most complex acute care."
"UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital, the only hospital in Chenango County, plays an important role in the health care of all local citizens," said Drake Lamen, M.D., President & CEO of UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital. "In our rural community, the senior citizen population is a larger percentage of local residents than the national average, so people who rely upon Medicare for their insurance coverage are a high percentage of our patients. In fact, the senior population is increasing at a faster than average rate here, so our role in senior care is increasing as well. Our hospital acts as a medical "safety net," providing access to the basic health care that local senior citizens (and others) need. In turn, Medicare payments for these services account for approximately half of our bottom line. Chenango Memorial does not qualify for other rural programs , such as Critical Access, or Sole Community Provider status. Without the Medicare Dependent Hospital program, we would struggle to generate enough revenue to continue to make the upgrades in technology, programs, facilities and services necessary to continue to serve our entire community. Our future depends upon this very important program, and we are very supportive of the bill to extend the Medicare Dependent Hospital program sponsored by Senators Schumer and Grassley."
Medicare-Dependent Hospital Program:
Congress established the Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program in 1987. There are approximately 200 MDHs in the United States and nine in New York State. These NY hospitals receive $8.7 million annually from this program. These hospitals are paid by Medicare with a special rate to address the fact that most of their patients are Medicare patients. These payments allow MDHs greater financial stability and leave them better able to serve their communities. A hospital qualifies for the MDH program if it is located in a rural area, has no more than 100 beds, is not classified as a Sole Community Hospital, and has at least 60 percent of inpatient days or discharges covered by Medicare.
This program expires September 30 2012. Schumer's bill will extend the program for one year.
The network of providers that serves rural Americans is fragile and more dependent on Medicare revenue because of the high percentage of Medicare beneficiaries who live in rural areas. Additionally, rural residents on average tend to be older, have lower incomes and suffer from higher rates of chronic illness than their urban counterparts. This greater dependence on Medicare may make certain rural hospitals more financially vulnerable to prospective payment. To reduce this risk and support small rural hospitals for which Medicare patients make up a significant percentage of inpatient days or discharges
Low Volume Hospital Program:
Low volume hospitals are those that are critical to the community but may not serve a high volume of patients. Since 1988, the Medicare program has recognized that these hospitals need additional support so that they can continue to provide high quality care to rural communities. A low-volume hospital is defined as one that is more than 15 road miles from another comparable hospital and has less than 1,600 Medicare discharges are year.
Medicare seeks to pay efficient providers their costs of furnishing services. However, certain factors beyond providers' control can affect the costs of furnishing services. Patient volume is one such factor and is particularly relevant in small and isolated communities where providers frequently cannot achieve the economies of scale possible for their larger counterparts.
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NIAGARA, N.Y. — Freshman Elena Popkey led all players with a career-high 18 points as Oakland fell 70-59 at Niagara on Sunday in the "Taps" Gallagher Center. Olivia Nash also chipped in with a double-double effort for the Golden Grizzlies..
"Niagara is a really good team with strong inside-out play," Oakland head coach Beckie Francis said. "We're still learning how to win on the road."
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Niagara opened up a 16-point lead with under 10 minutes to play. The Golden Grizzlies cut it to single digits at 66-57 with 1:10 to play, but could not complete the comeback effort. Oakland shot 40.4 percent from the field, but hit a season-low 28.6 percent from three-point range.
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The subject of this article or section is part of the English Countryside expansion. Not to be confused with the English Countryside Event. The FarmVille English Countryside expansion was launched March 22nd, 2011! Items exclusive to this expansion are not available for purchase or placement on your original farm. If you are not Level 20, start leveling up now! |
The English Countryside was an extension of FarmVille.
FarmVille is no longer allowing access to FarmVille: English Countryside. If you were not level 20 by August 31, 2011, you will not be able to access it and no cut-scene will play. This were changed on October 3rd, 2012 with Return to England Quest. Everybody who start to play these quests will get free access to English Countryside farm! Second good news was that required lever is set to match to any quest needed level- Level 10, unlike previous Level 20.
You had to be a level 20 player of FarmVille to be able to participate in acquiring an English Farmyard. A promotion of it was released on February 5th, 2011. Similar to the CityVille promotion sign, there was a sign next to the farm. By clicking on it, another sign opened which said "Get ready for a whole new way to play your favorite game. FarmVille's England Expansion is coming soon. Stay tuned for news, sneak peeks, prizes and more!"
On April 5th, Zynga made a change: instead of working at one farm at a time, the player could work on two farms at the same time. That change was really helpful for all the players, because they could plant crops at the same time, without having the pause problem.
Whenever you play FarmVille after this update is available to you, you will be greeted with the menu below that gives you two travel options. OFFICIAL BLOG
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Items Edit
The following items are locked to the English Countryside farm. See Also: English Countryside Event for items that were released to both farms.
Animals Edit
Note: Ewes and Rams are available on both farms once that farmer has the Sheep Pen.
Buildings Edit
Sheep Pen | Chicken Coop | Dairy Farm | Horse Stable | |
English Farm | Orchard | Pub | Garage | |
Tudor Cottage | Thatched Cottage |
How to Get There Edit
See English Countryside - How to Get There.
August 31st,2011. What is its significance in Farmville?
It is significant for it was the last date for the players for a whole new farming experience in English Countryside. If you were not Level 20 by that time, you had a bid good-bye to the 2nd farm. Millions of Farmers still awaited for the English Countryside's Duke to pop up again in their respective farms. But the wait was for vein. But now the wait is over. I think Zynga has heard the pleads of the farmers. He has returned back our right.
October 3rd, 2012. What is its significance in Farmville?
It is significant for it is the first date for the release of Return to England Quest. This may be rightly called as an auspicous day for those farmers who did not get their English Countryside. After waitng an whole one year, its time to get back to English Countryside.
How to get back there?
To get to English Countryside, you need just to click on Continue, when the Duke pops up to teach how to get there? And there it is, you are in English Countryside. You will find few trees and sheeps and withered plots over there. But it is far less than what Zynga has given us back.
The Village Edit
Clicking the icon with the little map, you can open the co-op window or choose the Village Map. On the village map, the status of you and your neighbors' progress on the missions can be seen. You can also ask for help and give help via the Village Map
The first released stages are The Sheep Pen (starting with the goal Make It Your Own) and the Pub.
The Dairy Farm and The Historical Society were released on April 6th, 2011.
The fifth stage appears to be a fair or circus, with multiple tents.
The sixth stage shows a barn along with some farm land next to it.
Stage 7 resembles a small town square with a fountain and buildings around it.
The 8th and last stage is Duke's Castle.
Criticism Edit
Farm Pause
The release of English Countryside was controversial, because in the beginning of the event, one could only work one farm, while the other one was paused. The farm that had last been visited would remain active, while the other one would be paused (crops, animal buildings, trees, puppies and crafting buildings).
On April 4th Zynga started phasing in the option of choosing whether to work on both farms simultaneously, or to only work one. This option was made available in the Travel menu used to switch between farms.
The pausing option could be useful if one still has young puppies, but cannot visit them daily to feed them. Thus by pausing the farm the puppies are currently on, they can come back at a later time and continue feeding them until they grow, without having to pay to rescue them.
Storage Cellar - Moving Things
Another controversial situation, is that objects, animals, orchards or buildings could not be moved from farm to farm. This was controversial because some players just wanted to equilibrate things, and putting orchards and building in one farm, and animals and crops on the other, was just a great idea that Zynga didn't realize (and in this way, every farmer could have more space on his farm).
Storage Cellar was the idea from some players to move this objects, but home farm and English farm have their own Storage. When Lighthouse Cove farm was introduced all English Countryside Quests ended. This meant that those players who had not finished all quests, were unable to plant English Countryside crops on Home and Lighthouse Cove farm (and Home Farm crops on English countryside Farm) and they were unable to transfer storable items between farms.
In November, 2011 Zynga introduced English License. Players who did not finished all English Countryside Quests in time could buy it, after which they were also able to transfer items between farms via Storage Cellar and to plant all crops on both farms (This does not apply on Lighthouse Cove crops and some rare crops from the Home farm).
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† - These farms are expansion farms of the Home Farm and are not considered to be a true farms with quests.
* - These farms are not considered to be a true farms because they will not have any farm expansion nor will they have any quests.