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Obamacare's Enrollment Increase: Mainly Due to Medicaid Expansion
With enrollment data now available for the second quarter of 2014, it is possible to construct a complete picture of the changes in health insurance coverage that occurred during the initial implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), commonly known as Obamacare. The data show that in the first half of 2014, private health insurance enrollment increased by a net of 2,465,586 individuals. That net figure reflects the fact that 61 percent of the gain in individual coverage was offset by a drop in employer group coverage. During the same period, Medicaid enrollment grew by 6,072,651 individuals. Thus, while a total of 8.5 million individuals gained coverage, 71 percent of that net coverage gain was attributable to the Obamacare expansion of Medicaid to able-bodied, working-age adults. While most of the attention has focused on the new health insurance exchanges, the data indicate that a significant share of exchange enrollments were likely the result of a substitution effect—meaning that most of those who enrolled in new coverage through the exchanges during the open enrollment period already had coverage through an individual-market or employer-group plan. Given that increased enrollment in Medicaid accounted for 71 percent of the net growth in health insurance coverage during the first half of 2014, the inescapable conclusion is that, at least when it comes to covering the uninsured, Obamacare so far is mainly a simple expansion of Medicaid.
With enrollment data now available for the second quarter of 2014, it is possible to construct a complete picture of the changes in health insurance coverage that occurred during the initial implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), commonly known as Obamacare. The data show that in the first half of 2014, private health insurance enrollment increased by a net of 2,465,586 individuals. That net figure reflects the fact that 61 percent of the gain in individual coverage was offset by a drop in employer group coverage. During the same period, Medicaid enrollment grew by 6,072,651 individuals. Thus, while a total of 8.5 million individuals gained coverage, 71 percent of that net coverage gain was attributable to the Obamacare expansion of Medicaid to able-bodied, working-age adults. While most of the attention has focused on the new health insurance exchanges, the data indicate that a significant share of exchange enrollments were likely the result of a substitution effect—meaning that most of those who enrolled in new coverage through the exchanges during the open enrollment period already had coverage through an individual-market or employer-group plan. Given that increased enrollment in Medicaid accounted for 71 percent of the net growth in health insurance coverage during the first half of 2014, the inescapable conclusion is that, at least when it comes to covering the uninsured, Obamacare so far is mainly a simple expansion of Medicaid.
Race-Bating Narrative in Ferguson Differs Wildly from the Facts
The St. Louis County grand jury that declined to indict Darren Wilson, a white police officer, in the shooting death of Michael Brown, an unarmed black 18-year-old, hears evidence wildly at odds with the narrative that stoked violent rioting, including witness testimony that Brown was charging at Wilson when he was shot.
Despite Facts, Holder Says Feds May Still Bring Civil Rights Charges in Ferguson Case
The federal government's investigation into the shooting death of Michael Brown "remains ongoing," Atty. Gen. Eric Holder said Monday, reserving the possibility of bringing civil rights charges against Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson.
Gunshots, Looting After Grand Jury Exonerates Police Officer in Brown Shooting
Violence erupted in the St. Louis area overnight, leading to more than 80 arrests, as protesters fired more than 100 gunshots and burned and looted as many as 25 buildings and vandalized police cars in Ferguson, Mo., after a grand jury exonerated a police officer in the shooting death of an 18-year old Black male.
Missouri Dem. to MSNBC on Ferguson: 'This Is Our Race War'
While appearing on MSNBC Monday night, Missouri state Sen.Maria Chappelle-Nadal, a Democrat representing Ferguson in the state legislature, said the rioting, looting and destruction taking place in her city is "our race war...We didn't have a race war like other cities throughout the country. This is our race war."
Obamacare Adviser Gruber Warned of Premium Increases as Obama Vowed Savings
While Pres. Obama campaigned on a promise that his universal healthcare plan would lower premiums, his controversial adviser and plan architect was privately warning the state of Wisconsin that Obamacare was poised to massively increase insurance costs for average residents.
Dem Wants Gag Order on Liberal Lawyer Representing GOP in Obamacare Lawsuit
Self-avowed liberal law professor Jonathan Turley is representing the House GOP in its lawsuit against Pres. Obama's implementation of Obamacare and at least one House Democrat, Rep. Robert Brady (P-PA) wants him punished for it with a gag order.
Schumer to Urge Democrats to 'Embrace Government'
When Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY), the No. 3 Democrat in the Senate, offers his take on the midterms and the future of the Democrat Party Tuesday will say, "Democrats must embrace government. It's what we believe in; it's what unites our party."
Rand Paul Calls for a Formal Declaration of War Against Islamic State
Senator Rand Paul is calling for a declaration of war against the Islamic State, a move that promises to shake up the debate over the military campaign in Iraq and Syria as President Obama prepares to ask Congress to grant him formal authority to use force.
Pentagon to Send More Troops to Afghanistan as NATO Comes Up Short
Three sources with direct knowledge of the situation told Reuters that the Obama administration is preparing to add as many as 1,000 troops to the US ground forces that will remain in Afghanistan next year in order to fill a gap left by NATO partners.
Iran: 'Americans Have Very Clearly Surrendered'
Top Iranian leaders have been celebrating a recently inked extension in nuclear negotiations with the West, with leading military figures and politicians saying that the deal is a sign that the "Americans have very clearly surrendered to Iran's might," according to regional reports.
Islamic State Relaxes Vetting of Jihadists to Boost Recruits
The Islamic State in the Levant has relaxed "vetting" procedures for foreign jihadists joining the group, and expanded military training camps in a drive to build its "Caliphate", safe house operatives and defectors have told The London Telegraph.
More Jihadist Training Camps
Identified in Iraq & Syria
Four new terrorist training camps in Iraq and Syria, three of them operated by the Islamic State, have been identified by The Long War Journal. The identification of these camps, three in Syria and one in Iraq, brings the total number of jihadist-run camps identified in the two countries to 46. On Nov. 14, US Central Command issued a statement noting that US or coalition airstrikes targeted an Islamic State training camp "east of Raqqah." That brought the total number of airstrikes against Islamic State training camps near Raqqah to five. Camps near Raqqah were previously struck on Sept. 22, 27, on Oct. 3 and 8. Photographs released on Twitter also purport to show the Islamic State utilizing locations in the city of Mosul, the capital of Iraq's Ninewa province, for the training of a "special forces unit." The unit, dubbed Qawat al Muhaam al Khaasa, has been seen in photographs showing trainees rappelling off of buildings and bridges in Mosul. In other photographs, American-made weapons such as the M16 are clearly visible. Videos have also been uploaded to YouTube that show the Qawat al Muhaam al Khaasa unit in training. And in a propaganda video entitled "Race Towards Good," the Islamic State showcased a training camp that is used exclusively by Kazakh fighters. The exact location of the camp is unclear, but it appears to be near Raqqah. The video showed the fighters receiving physical training and schooling in firearms such as American, Russian, and Austrian-made sniper rifles. The second half of the video showed Kazakh children being taught Arabic, as well as physical and military training, in one scene, a Kazakh child recites a speech for the camera, saying, "We're going to kill you, O kuffar [unbelievers]. Insha'allah [God-willing], we will slaughter you."
School Considered Canceling Nutcracker Trip to Protect Kids from Christmas Tree Exposure
It's a Christmas miracle! An elementary school in a Boston suburb that was going to cancel its annual trip to see The Nutcracker has decided allowing kids to see a Christmas tree on stage will not destroy the non-Christians in the audience. According to WHDH.com: "The trip to see the famous ballet has been a tradition at the school for years, but apparently some felt the trip was improper because there is a Christmas tree on the stage. The issue came to a head at a [Butler Elementary School] PTA meeting Tuesday night. A source said some people were told they were being discriminatory if they supported their kids going to 'The Nutcracker.'" The controversy was so white-hot, the PTA apparently worked in secret to cancel the field trip: "Some parents of the second graders, who didn't want to appear on camera, told 7News that they're also upset because PTA leaders secretly cancelled the field trip without telling anyone, but word spread. PTA Co-President Barbara Bulfoni said, 'In the past years there were parents complaints as "The Nutcracker" has a religious content.'" You know what? The Nutcracker does indeed have religious content. Everyone in the ballet is celebrating Christmas, a Christian holiday commemorating Christ. Same thing happens in A Christmas Carol, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, A Christmas Story, A Charlie Brown Christmas, White Christmas, Black Christmas (a slasher movie) and - heck - Handel's Messiah. Are these a terrible influence, one and all? How about all those Renaissance paintings of Mary and Jesus? Should the PTA ban trips to the art museum?
'Moderate' Rebels Armed by
Obama Join al-Qaeda, ISIS
More of the Obama administration's supposed "moderate" jihadist rebels this month defected to al-Qaeda's Syrian branch known as Jabhat al-Nusra, which was also reportedly working with the self-styled "Islamic State." Obama's "moderate" rebels, armed and trained by US taxpayers under the guise of fighting less-moderate ISIS jihadists (whom Vice President Joe Biden admitted were actually armed and funded by Obama's "anti-ISIS" coalition), reportedly took their heavy American weapons with them. Eventually, those US-supplied weapons are likely to be used against Western interests and citizens, analysts said. According to multiple news reports, large contingents among two of the important rebel armies of Obama's "thoroughly vetted moderates" that were receiving US weapons and support have joined al-Qaeda. The groups, Harakat Hazm and the Syrian Revolutionary Front (SRF), both affiliated with the oftentimes savage "Free Syrian Army," were reportedly using weapons provided by the Obama administration and its Arab-dictator "allies" to wage war on Syrian despot Bashar al-Assad. Both "moderate rebel" outfits, which have been widely praised by the establishment and its mouthpieces, received heavy military weapons including, among others, Grad rockets and Tow anti-tank missiles. Now, those same weapons are in the hands of al-Qaeda and ISIS, both of which the US government has declared to be terrorist groups.
Administrative Amnesty: Unjust, Costly &
Incentive for More Illegal Immigration
President Obama is considering using prosecutorial discretion to effectively legalize millions of illegal immigrants. Doing so would be unjust and costly and would encourage more illegal immigration. Congress should discourage the Administration from considering this divisive and unproductive step, which would only make it more difficult to implement suitable, feasible, and just immigration reforms and more robust and effective border security. Current US law, written and passed by Congress and signed by the President, makes it unlawful for foreign nationals to enter or stay in the country without authorization. Despite this clear provision of law, the Department of Homeland Security estimated that about 11.4 million people lived in the United States without authorization in January 2012. Deportations, particularly interior enforcement, have decreased dramatically under President Obama, and he has made clear his support for granting legal status to those who are in the country unlawfully. The Department of Homeland Security issued the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals memorandum on June 15, 2012. DACA purported to set prosecutorial priorities. In early 2013, debate began on a comprehensive immigration bill that would include an amnesty for most of the unlawful immigrant population. Pres. Obama and some in Congress sought to advance a comprehensive bill, but momentum for such a measure has collapsed, in part as a result of the massive influx of illegal immigrants crossing the southern border of the United States. Leaders in Congress have called for greater enforcement of the law, while President Obama continues to call for legalization. Recent press reports indicate that he is inclined to issue a memo like DACA for a large subset of the illegal immigrant population, perhaps up to 5 million. That would be a mistake for three primary reasons: It is unjust, it is costly, and it will not work to stop illegal immigration.
The Stupidity of the American Voter
Conservatives and libertarians were scandalized this week to see video of MIT economist and Obamacare "architect" Jonathan Gruber describing how a lack of transparency allowed the president's signature healthcare regulation to pass. The real scandal would be if Republicans, now in control of both the House and Senate, allowed the conditions that produced Obamacare to persist. Pro-transparency changes in the 114th Congress could create a bulwark against legislation of any stripe being rammed through with insufficient public oversight, debate, and consensus. The Obama administration is already committed to greater transparency in executive branch spending, as it implements a bill passed last spring called the DATA Act. "Lack of transparency is a huge political advantage," academic economist Gruber said at a conference last year, singing like a canary about the Obamacare debate. "And basically - y'know, call it the stupidity of the American voter or whatever - but basically that was really, really critical to get the thing to pass." Obamacare's backers may see Gruber's words as a little too transparent themselves, but he was almost certainly right. Greater public knowledge of both the process and Obamacare's inner workings, which are clearly deficient, would have produced a better debate and a better outcome. If there's "stupidity" among American voters, it's the product of all the information they're not given. Congress gave a nod to the Internet and transparency when it established the Thomas web site at the beginning of the 104th Congress in 1995. And Congress.gov is a recent user-friendly improvement. But documents and records in HTML and PDF hardly meet the public's need for information. Twenty years on, the most recent Republican-landslide Congress should advance the ball on transparency again, by producing information about its activities as computer-readable data, in real time.
How to Prepare for Obamacare's Collapse
Fear of disruption has long dominated the politics of healthcare. People seem to have a strong, and reasonable, preference that their health-insurance arrangements not be up-ended by the ideological schemes of politicians. That's been an obstacle to left-wing dreams of a single-payer system and right-wing dreams of an individually based market to replace the insurance most people get from their employer. The Affordable Care Act took its worst PR hit when President Barack Obama's promise that people who liked their existing insurance could keep it turned out to be false. But there may be more up-ending ahead. Several million Americans could find their health insurance becoming vastly more expensive if the Supreme Court rules against the Obama administration in a pending case. That's what the court should do — see here for a longer argument on that point — but the elected branches of government need to develop contingency plans to deal with the affected people. The problem is the fault of the administration and its supporters. Obamacare, their most cherished accomplishment, authorizes tax credits to help people buy insurance on exchanges established by state governments. Because political resistance to the law has been longer-lasting and more widespread than advocates anticipated, however, 36 states didn't establish exchanges. The federal government stepped in and set up exchanges for the residents of those states, as the law allowed. But the law nowhere says that the government can offer tax credits to help buy plans on those federal exchanges. The initial instinct of the Internal Revenue Service was to follow the law, and not provide the credits. The White House insisted that it barrel ahead. The court ought to rule that that the IRS can't rewrite statutes to suit the administration's preferences. If it does that, however, it will create hardship for people who get their coverage through federal exchanges and could lose their tax credits. Many of them would no longer be able to afford insurance. At that point, Republicans will have three basic choices.
Shattering the Covenant Between
the Ruler & The Ruled
As The 17th Century English philosopher Thomas Hobbes explained, absent a rule of law, man is dictated by a state of nature in which humans are in perpetual war. As rational beings, we can agree we'd rather be in a state of peace. As a matter of fact, Hobbes would assert that Laws of Nature impel us to seek peace. Hobbes suggested that man would transfer sovereign power to a ruler who would provide protection and safety. The framers embedded this objective, to "insure domestic tranquility" into the preamble of our US Constitution. The enumeration of particular powers in the US Constitution was designed to prevent overreach of authority and the separation of powers was to safeguard against any branch or person from becoming tyrannical. Everything was written into a constitution, ensuring a rule of law and not men. Anyone watching current events through a constitutional lens has clearly identified we are experiencing great insecurity as a nation. Our borders are not safe. Law enforcement agencies are unable to protect us against potential rioters in Ferguson, Missouri, who want vigilante style justice, as opposed to following laws and procedures put in place to protect us against our own passions. Terrorists are beheading Americans on foreign and domestic soil. Our own president invited illegal aliens across our borders and now wants to provide them amnesty, blatantly dismissing the division of powers which grants the legislative branch legislative authority and the executive branch the responsibility of executing the law. Our rule of law was designed to promote the general welfare; however, this was to be juxtaposed against the protection of our rights. Both our tax code and our healthcare law require wealthier individuals to pay more into a system which then redistributes this money to other people who for whatever reason do not produce as much and therefore have less income. We are not in balance.
Obama Is Either Oblivious
or Pro-Islamist
Lost in all the commotion over President Obama's unprecedented abuse of power in issuing an executive order that usurps not only the law, but the Constitution of the United States, is this little nugget of joy that will, no doubt, brighten your spirits for the upcoming day of Thanksgiving. The Washington Free Beacon reports: "Iran is involved in weapons deals with the Islamic State in Iraq in exchange for oil, according to Iraqi security sources." So, let's dissect and reassemble this tidbit of information, shall we? And let's do so putting aside the fact that the Obama Administration is in negotiations with Iran that attempt to keep Iran from attaining a nuclear weapon.
What Ferguson Really
Says About America
Actually, relations between the police and my community are great. The police enforce the laws, the community obeys the law, we get along fine. We speak to the police politely, we comply with their orders, we don't have a problem. It's all good. So, no Mr. President, there isn't a national problem between the police and "the community," at least not in most communities. And, likewise, Ferguson is not about some great rift between the police and society. Ferguson is about a kid who did a strong-armed robbery of a store and then attacked a police officer. Period. It's about a series of events started not by slavery or Jim Crow, but by one young man's decision not to obey the law. If there is a trend illustrated in the events which led to Michael Brown's death in Ferguson, Missouri, it is black lawlessness, not police insensitivity. Those words may seem harsh, but they happen to be true. Even if the president, the attorney general and various big-city mayors can't see it. Because what we were reminded of last night is that many people who happen to be black have a prejudice against the police. It is a bigotry against a profession as immoral and baseless as bigotry against a skin color, religion or sexual orientation. That is the only explanation for some of the reaction to the decision of the St. Louis County grand jury. Instead of basing reaction on the facts as ascertained by the investigation and grand jury decision, some people came back to their pre-existing belief – that the police are racists who target blacks.
Beware of Our Betters
Jonathan Gruber's several videotaped remarks about the gross deceptions that got ObamaCare passed in Congress should tell us a lot about the Obama administration. And the way that the mainstream media hesitated for days to even mention what Professor Gruber said, while they obsessed over unsubstantiated charges against Bill Cosby, should tell us a lot about the media. Whatever did or did not happen between Bill Cosby and various women is not likely to affect the lives of 300 million Americans. But ObamaCare does. For both the politicians and the media, this was not just an isolated incident. Gruber's videotaped discussions of the complicated deceptions built into ObamaCare with his help, designed to take advantage of what he called the "stupidity" of the public, are all too typical of the role played by the political left. Neither the politicians nor the intelligentsia - including the media - want that role exposed for what it is. Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi acted as if she had never heard of Jonathan Gruber, and had no idea who he was. But she too had been caught on tape, a few years ago, citing him as someone whose support of ObamaCare was supposed to show that the "experts" knew how good it was. President Obama gave a somewhat more sophisticated version of the same act. He pointed out that Professor Gruber was not part of his staff. But he did not mention that Gruber had been to the White House 19 times, and the Obama administration had paid Gruber about $400,000 of the taxpayers' money for his supposedly unbiased expert opinion.
A Tipping-Point in Race Relations
Friday, November 21, 2014, my eighty-first birthday, was to have been a happy occasion, featuring a great dinner with friends at Tulsa's finest German restaurant and many cards and letters from far-flung children and grandchildren. But a late email printout detailing events in Geneva, Switzerland, took a bit of the luster off the day. The email I received was a copy of a thirteen-page document filed with the 53rd Session of the United Nations Committee against Torture, meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, from November 3-28, 2014. The title of the complaint was: "United States Compliance with the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment." It was subtitled, "Written Statement on the Police Shooting of Michael Brown and Ensuing Police Violence Against Protesters in Ferguson, Missouri." It was hand delivered to Geneva by Michael Brown's parents: Michael Brown, Sr. and Lesley McSpadden. The cover page of the complaint asserts that the complaint was submitted by the Brown family, who hand-delivered it to Geneva, as well as organizations called HandsUpUnited, Organization for Black Struggle (OBS), and Missourians Organized for Reform and Empowerment (MORE). In a CNN interview, Brown's mother insisted that, "We need the world to know what's going on
in Ferguson and we need justice...We need answers and we need action. And we have to bring it to the UN so they can expose it to the rest of the world, what's going on in small town Ferguson."
"An elective despotism was not the government we fought for; but one in which the powers of government should be so divided and balanced among the several bodies of magistracy as that no one could transcend their legal limits without being effectually checked and restrained by the others." ~ James Madison


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Thursday, November 20, 2014
Toyota launches the Mirai, a hydrogen car!
The 2016 Toyota Mirai, soon to take its place in history as the first car to bring hydrogen fuel-cell technology to the masses.
The Mirai's only option is a so-called "Power Takeoff" system, which essentially is a DC outlet in the trunk from which up to 60 kWh of power can be drawn off the fuel cell to power to one's home in case of a outage or emergency. That's enough to power an average household for five or six days, according to
. Toyota
To me this is exciting that fuel cells will be mass produced which should soon make it affordable for off-grid living. All they have to do now is produce a unit that produces the hydrogen from our own tap water!
Link to the story:https://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/toyota-launches-the-mirai--a-hydrogen-car-you-can-buy-%E2%80%94-sort-of-233839110.html
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Labels: Alternative Energy Fuel Cells
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Brussels Sprouts Stalk, is it edible?
The best sprouts are fresh off the stalk! I've tried growing them but the best I could do were marble sized sprouts, not worth the growing space in my limited gardening space and available cooler weather. Here in the stores they're only seasonal so when Traders Joes has them we buy them. There is no comparison in taste and texture comparing the frozen version to fresh off the stalk, it's almost impossible for me to eat enough of them fresh, yummy!
A question I had was, are the stalks edible? A search of Google turns up no real definitive answer but the best answer was to cut the stalk in about 2 inch pieces the trim off the outer skin and cook the center of the stem.
Here's the stalk.
Cut the stalk into about 2 inch pieces. The stalk is very, very tough so be ready to really lean on the knife to cut it up.
A close up of the end cut, you can see the bark and stringy (fuzzy white ring) perimeter. You have to trim it away and keep the center portion.
Trim about 1/4 inch or so off the outer skin including the stringy bark as it is to tough to eat. Not much left but the remaining center is tender.
Microwave the center pieces for about 60-75 seconds or fry in a pan or steam to cook. The result? Yummy! It tastes like the sprouts with a texture of a cucumber.
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Sunday, November 16, 2014
Shortwave Listening Global Station List
(This is the best list I have ever come across. It is maintained and updated on a regular basis and complied in very friendly formats (English Speaking Stations Only Listed) sorted by UTC time or sorted by country)
In times of large country wide disasters getting the real news is paramount to understanding what is actually going on around you. A government or terrorist act could shut down the internet, cell phones and local TV and Broadcast news. Your only link to the outside world is going to be a Shortwave Radio. This can be a low cost simple everyday portable house radio that has 'digital' shortwave band tuning/reception or a Shortwave HF Transceiver that also allows not only listening but the ability to speak to others on a chosen frequency.
Small samples of the actual listings look like below:
Sorted by Country (Looks like this):
Country, Station ID, UTC Broadcast Times and Station Frequency. (Place a decimal point before the last 3 digits for the band and frequency number)
U. S. A.WWCR4 0000-0300 NA, Tu-Sa 7520
U. S. A.WWCR4 0300-0400 NA, Tu-Sa 5890
United Kingdom BBC 0000-0100 As 5970om, 6195si, 9410th,
9740si, 11750si, 11955si
United Kingdom BBC 0000-0100 As 12095si, 13725th,
15335si, 15755th
United Kingdom BBC 0100-0200 As 9740si, 11750si, 11955si,
13725th, 15310th,
15335si, 15755th
United Kingdom BBC 0200-0300 As 12095om, 15310th
United Kingdom BBC 0300-0400 ME 6195om, 9410om
United Kingdom BBC 0400-0500 Af 9460za, 12095ae
United Kingdom BBC 0400-0500 ME 9410om, 12035om
United Kingdom BBC 0500-0600 Af 3255za, 5875as, 6005as,
Sorted by UTC Time (Looks like this):
UTC Broadcast Times, Country, Station ID and Station Frequency. (Place a decimal point before the last 3 digits for the band and frequency number)
0100-0200 NA Romania R. Romania Int'l 6145, 7325
0100-0200 As,ME,Eu
TajikistanV. of Tajik 7245
0100-0200 Am,
WBCQ 5110 Sa-M U. S. A.
0100-0200 Am,
WBCQ 7490 Tu-Su U. S. A.
0100-0200 Am, Sa U. S. A. WBCQ 9330
WHRI 7315 Su-M U. S. A.
WHRI 5920 Tu-Sa U. S. A.
0100-0300 As, Su
PalauT8WH 17725
U. S. A.Overcomer Ministry5985wr
CubaR. Havana Cuba6000, 6165
0100-1300 Af U. S. A. Wld Univ Network 5935
R. Slovakia (G24) 9395wr Tu-Th Slovakia
0130-0200 As
MyanmarThazin R. 6030
0140-0159 As
Vatican City VaticanR. 7410uz, 9560
U. S. A.Eternal Good News 7385wh
ThailandR. Thailand 13745
0200-0300 As United Kingdom BBC 12095om, 15310th
0200-0300 As
China ChinaR. Int'l 9610, 11770
South KoreaKBS World R. 9580
0200-0300 As
South KoreaKBS World R. 9690
0200-0300 As, Oc
AustraliaR. Australia 9660, 12080, 15150,
15240, 15415, 17750,
17795, 17840
RAE 11710 Tu-Sa Argentina
The website for these listings and much more:
PRIME TIME SHORTWAVE - http://www.primetimeshortwave.com
I recommend you copy and paste the lists you want into a Word Document and save it on your computer and on a flash drive. Each list is large at 17 pages.
Make it a point to search for 6 or 10 stations you like and your radio and antenna receive best today. Keep a record of them rather than searching for one after a communications blackout.
For me it's a great help to have a digital 24 hour clock dedicated to showing UTC Time. It's helpful because when I'm searching for stations like at 10:pm my time I can search for stations that are on the air converted UTC time. Now I can search for stations matching the time I'm listening. Saves a lot of time.
Here's where I purchased my clock:
Posted by Mike Yukon at 7:42 AM 4 comments:
Labels: Communications
Friday, November 14, 2014
The New Ford Diesel Engine
Long time friends of ours have been avid RV campers and always said when they retire they wanted to sell everything buy a 5th wheel and travel for two years. Well that was ten years ago and they have no intention to do anything else, they still love that lifestyle.
Ten years ago they bought a Holiday Rambler Presidential 36 feet long with four slide outs and a total weight of 18,000 lbs. At the same time he bought a new Ford F-450 diesel to tow it. The trailer has been flawless but the truck was another story. Lots of issues with the International motor and at 68,000 miles Ford, under the warrantee, replaced the engine with a brand new crate engine. Unfortunately the same problems continued. An interesting point, the dealer has to remove the entire cab off the frame of the truck to pull the engine! American engineering at it's best I guess.
Three weeks ago he did a little more research and bought a new Ford F-350 which has more towing capacity and a brand new Ford designed and manufactured diesel engine. It's the new 6.7 liter V-8 with the ability to burn 20% Bio-Diesel. (I guess the 20% mixture will be coming to a station near you soon).
Last week he had to make a trip to
South Carolina from
his winter RV home near . Driving solo with the
cruise control set at 75 mph that big truck gave him 19 mpg!!! going up there and
returning with the cruise set at 65 mph it surprised him with 20.5 mpg!!! Also
when towing the big fifth wheel from Fort Myers,
Florida Illinois
the truck gave him 14.0 mpg! His old F-450 would only produce 12 mpg. I am
thoroughly impressed with that kind of performance. He also said the new truck
has much more power the old International one. Florida
Sounds like a win for him but at $55.000.00 (half what I paid for my house!) I'll have to pass.
Oh, he asked if this truck cab would have to come off the frame like the old one? They said yes, it's the only way to remove the engine. So be aware if you buy one and the warrantee expires, I'm sure it will be a very costly repair.
Just thought you'd like to have some real life performance facts if your in the market for a new diesel truck.
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My neighbor is moving and as most who move, toss out things they don't use. Today was one of those days, she set out at the curb a filled garbage can and in front of the garbage can on the ground were these three oil lamps in the boxes with a 1/2 gallon of lamp oil. Well I couldn't pass those up so now they're in my garage. I'm happy today!
It is strange how people don't hang onto things that in this case could give them light during and extended power outage. I guess it's a yuppie thing where they think nothing will ever happen and if it does it will be short lived besides they have a flashlight and I'm sure no extra batteries. However she drives a Mercedes so in her mind she's special and someone will or has always helped her out whenever needed. These are the people who I fear the most during bad times.
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Wednesday February 26, 2014 MYT 12:00:00 AM
Wednesday February 26, 2014 MYT 7:57:11 AM
by ivan loh
Shooting victim: Wong was gunned down in front of his house in Kampung Jering near Ipoh.
IPOH: Police have ruled out political rivalry as the motive behind the killing of a former DAP branch chairman in Seri Manjung, Perak.
State police chief Senior Deputy Comm Datuk Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said 56-year-old Wong Kong Ting's murder was not related to politics, although police were still investigating the matter.
"I felt the need to clarify this to soothe any political tension that may have arisen.
"It has also nothing to do with racial and religious sentiments," he told journalists after the monthly gathering at the state police contingent headquarters here yesterday.
"We are now looking into his social and work circles," SDCP Acryl Sani said.
Police had remanded a man for seven days until tomorrow to help in the investigations.
It was reported that oil palm replanting contractor Wong was gunned down in front of his house in Kampung Jering, about 24km from here 10pm last Wednesday.
Wong is believed to have been attacked by two gunmen who fled on a motorcycle after firing three shots.
He died at the Manjung Hospital an hour later.
On the investigations into a fake resignation letter purportedly from Hutan Melintang assemblyman S. Kesavan to quit the PKR, SDCP Acryl Sani said police had yet to identify the mastermind behind the submission of the letter to the Perak Speaker's office earlier this month.
He said a 61-year-old man who handed in the letter to the office had given his statement to the police. He denied any knowledge of the content of the letter.
"We are close to completing the investigations. There are still some minor details that the Deputy Public Prosecutor's office needs to work out," said SDCP Acryl Sani.
There were no plans to charge the man yet, he said.
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So I did give them another chance since a dear friend lives their French macaroons I thought I'd try again- for her sake. I was welcomed by a much nicer experience. The person who helped me was friendly, smiled and even went out of her way to get additional flavors from the back that were not out on display. It was like day and night from my first experience.
Hailey is amazing with our son! No matter how difficult he is- she does a fantastic job and we always leave very pleased with her work! We have taken our son to salons and barber shops in the past and always felt horrible for how he acted in these more traditional settings. He is comfortable and the stigma isn't there if you child cries or acts scared at all seeing as they specialize in children's haircuts. It is totally worth the drive for us. If you have small children - especially ones that don't Ike getting haircuts-I highly recommend Snip-It's.
I must have missed something here...I don't get all these good reviews I see here. Not my experience at all. I've given DYE 3 different chances and have decided officially never again. My last experience I went for a cut & color and started out with one stylist - then "Billy" started working on my hair - THEN LEFT THE SALON and then a third different stylist finished my cut. I didn't ask for anything extravagant or complicated just a full head color and cut - no hi /lo lights. Billy's personality was a bit too ADHD for my taste and I honestly think he must have consumed a pot of coffee or a 6 pack of Red Bull (or perhaps something else ) while working on my hair. All in all it was a pretty disjointed and stressful (READ: Not relaxing) experience and I'm done. Which is a bummer because I had high hopes. I've since moved on and found a stylist that can be hip and creative with my hair and actually pay attention to me while I'm in her chair.
In the years that I have been going here I have never had a bad experience. The staff is friendly and most importantly the bagels are the best I've had. Their cream cheeses are to die for! - my fave is the veggie cream cheese that is great on any type of savory bagel like onion, garlic, rye, etc. The best part is the bagels seem to stay warm for a really long time - even if you pick up a dozen to treat your office staff and drive in to work with them. Try their sandwiches too - good stuff!
Just "OK"... I tried Public House for the first time recently during lunch on a weekday. Staff was nice - but not overly friendly which is fine with me. Ordered a few sliders. Music was kick a$$, decor was very hip. Personally I prefer the taste and selection of Green Dot Stables in Detroit. I will give this place another try and see if my experience changes.
I recently stopped into this location with my son for a burger and fries. I need to make a special shout out to our server "Brad" who was fantastic. Good attitude, attentive, nice to my kid (which is huge to me)
My go to is usually the Bansai Burger - but this time I decided to "build my own" and it was delicious. Fries were tasty and definitely bottomless.
Being a server is a tough gig - and this dude made it seem effortless - really appreciated the good food and service.
This place is BS...always has been. I grew up in Wyandotte and come back time to time to visit family. I see that this place really only wants to deal with small town "regulars" (READ: if we have never seen you before maybe you should go back to wherever you came from)
Food- meh- I mean it is Downriver after all...
Service -absolute BS- server had a chip on her shoulder the minute we walked in. I thought I'd give this place another shot- huge mistake. Won't be back- much much better fare down the road-or anyplace besides this hole.
One word - YUCK!!! When I saw this place featured on Under the Radar Michigan I was excited to try it out. What I left was irritated and disappointed. Our server had a serious attitude and acted as if we were bothering her when when we asked for something as simple as extra napkins. The food was gross- sad crumbs if crumbled turkey- dry " home made mashed potatoes". Everything about our "meal" and I use that term loosely for this place - was bad. I would not suggest this abomination of an eatery to anyone who expects good food or good service. Thanks but no thanks I'll take my business elsewhere...
This location has yet to disappoint me. Very consistently good quality pastries for all types. I've had both the chocolate cannoli and their french macaroons and both are to die for. The service is exceptional as well - always very friendly when I have been there. I would go to this location over the Royal Oak location. Not sure why but I feel overall the quality of the pastries at the Detroit Greektown location are superior to their Royal Oak counterpart. Simply put - this place is the bomb....
Should have gone on yelp before dining! If we had, we would have know this was pretty much just a cheap breakfast only type spot. Recently my family decided to try this place out and really weren't very impressed.
The split pea soup wasn't bad- but the shepherd's pie had odd seasonings - so instead i opted to try something "safe" so I went for the chicken strips dinner... Big mistake- the chicken was battered in what taste like fish batter. It was bizarre and bad and we won't be back.
On a positive note- the staff was nice- and that goes a long way with me... Unfortunately not enough to go back for bad food....
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Utah State football: Aggies look to be dynamic on offense — regardless of the quarterback
Ravell Call, Deseret News
LOGAN — Utah State head coach Gary Andersen will not be announcing a starting quarterback until that player gets under center in the Aggies' first game against Auburn.
Whether it be junior college transfer Adam Kennedy or true freshman Chuckie Keeton, they will be afforded a luxury no other Aggie quarterback has for several years with a deep and dynamic group of skill position players.
The fully healthy Robert Turbin highlights the running back lineup. Turbin has been named to the Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch List, an award given to the nation's top running back every season. No Aggie player has been given that honor since Emmett White in 2001. Sporting News, Athlon, Phil Steele and virtually every other preseason magazine has Turbin named to the Preseason All-WAC team, a pretty impressive feat for a guy who has not played in competition in nearly two years.
"He's a great running back and he's fun to block for because he makes big plays," said Aggie center Tyler Larsen. "It's great to watch him and block for him."
It is more than just the Turbin show in the backfield, though. The Aggies have Michael Smith back from injury as well. Smith was the primary back to start last season and averaged more than 6 yards a carry in three games before being lost for the season with a turf-toe injury. Smith has looked healthy in practice and scrimmages and will give Utah State depth at tailback they did not have last season.
The most dynamic player in Andersen's offense is perhaps Kerwynn Williams. Last season, Williams set the NCAA record for single-season return yards with 1,444, finished as the team's second-leading rusher with 451 yards gained on the ground and caught 12 passes and lined up in the slot receiver position late in the year.
"We can change our personnel groupings and we can go regular personnel, but with Kerwynn it is like playing to three wideouts or two backs or whatever you want and he can move outside and he can play inside," Andersen said.
Depth is also prevalent at the wide receiver position. The Aggies will bring back Matt Austin, who has shown great promise in past years, but missed all of 2009 with a foot injury and caught just a single pass in 2010 before suffering a knee injury that ended his season.
Stanley Morrison, who is also returning to the team after missing 2010 with a foot injury, senior leader Eric Moats and deep threat Chuck Jacobs, who joined the Aggies right before camp opened, joins Austin.
All this depth minimizes the importance of the starting quarterback in Andersen's opinion.
"I don't feel the pressure with our quarterback position," the Aggies' head coach said. "We need to let our backs and wideouts take the game over and let the quarterback just manage the offense."
Game changer
Kerwynn Williams, running back, is not hard to spot off the field. The junior running back has been sporting a high-top fade haircut, died bright orange that you can see a mile away during training camp. On the field, it will not be as easy for defenses to find him, as Williams will line up at a number of positions including running back and slot receiver. The Aggies will utilize his versatility to create mismatches against defenses, take pressure off the young quarterbacks with short passes and provide a change of pace back to the dangerous Robert Turbin.
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Harkin Statement on the President's Higher Education Speech
Thursday, August 22, 2013
'The decision about where to attend college is one of the biggest choices students and their families face...I agree with President Obama that we must provide greater transparency to help them through the process'
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today issued the following statement after President Barack Obama delivered a speech on higher education. Harkin serves as Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, which will begin the process of reauthorizing the Higher Education Act this fall. Harkin is also Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education.
"Higher education is a critical step for young people today. While we have made significant progress in recent years to boost college access and affordability, much more needs to be done. I have long supported greater transparency for colleges—including better data on student outcomes—so I applaud the President's proposal for the Department of Education to develop a new college ratings system that will help students and their families make informed decisions about where to attend while also encouraging our colleges to improve.
"I appreciate the President's focus on quality completion and I agree with him that we must do more to promote tested innovations that improve outcomes for all students. The upcoming reauthorization of the Higher Education Act will be an opportunity to focus on runaway college costs and promote a system of shared responsibility among all stakeholders: the federal government, states, institutions, and students and families. I look forward to learning more about the President's proposals—and to working with senators on both sides of the aisle—as the Senate HELP Committee begins the process of reauthorizing the HEA this fall."
In 2012 and 2013, Chairman Harkin held four hearings to inform the Committee's work in improving college access and success for all students. The hearings examined institutional and state innovations in improving college affordability, as well as the student perspective on the financial challenges associated with accessing and completing a higher education. Chairman Harkin also included $250 million in the FY14 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations bill for Race to the Top: College Affordability and Completion. This funding will incentivize states to reduce costs for students and families and improve academic outcomes.
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Note to bullies and hecklers: If Justin Bieber assaults you, you'll know it.
- Justin Bieber is under investigation for an alleged laser tag assault.
- Taylor Swift sings about John Mayer in a new song. Not flatteringly!
- Lindsay Lohan is due in court any minute and may be returning to jail.
- Willow Smith showed how she can "Whip Her Hair" back and forth.
- Kanye West discussed Grammys, suicide and banned album covers.
- Jon Gosselin tried to turn over a new leaf with a Twitter mea culpa.
- You won't believe this explanation for Christina Aguilera's divorce.
- Mel Gibson's firing from The Hangover 2 sparked cries of hypocrisy.
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- Juan Williams' firing over remarks about Islam was also a hot topic.


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When it comes to patients with ischemic foot ulcers, potential complications can be dire. Accordingly, it is important to have a firm grasp on diagnostic studies as well as current and emerging treatment options that may enhance outcomes for patients. With this in mind, our expert panelists discuss a range of issues related to the ischemic foot. Q: How do you approach/work up the ischemic foot ulcer patient? A: David E. Allie, MD, works up such patients "very, very aggressively." Of the approxi ... continue reading
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The use of durable medical equipment (DME) has grown to become a part of almost every podiatric practice over the last half-century. In fact, podiatrists have led the field in this important area of patient treatment through our use of orthotic devices. With our extensive background and training in biomechanics, our understanding of diabetes and its complications in the lower extremities as well as a need to provide patients with immediate immobilization, it is no wonder that DME is one of the more important offerings that we can extend to those we ... continue reading
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Practitioners have described various osteotomies for the proximal hallux. However, the Akin closing wedge osteotomy is currently the most common procedure. Podiatric surgeons commonly employ the transverse plane closing wedge osteotomy for the correction of hallux abductus interphalangous deformity. One may also use this as an additional procedure for the correction of hallux abductovalgus deformity. Akin noted that one should perform the closing base wedge osteotomy at the proximal one-third of the proximal hallux and orient it in the transverse p ... continue reading
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Diabetic wounds are a common occurrence in wound care centers and private practice. With the escalating rate of diabetes, more and more patients are developing wounds that require care. Wound care for diabetic wounds routinely includes debridement. The term debridement comes from the French desbrider, meaning "to unbridle," and was probably first used as a medical term by surgeons working in war zones. The medical personnel and surgeons likely recognized that contaminated wounds had a better chance of healing if one surgically removed the damaged tissue to revea ... continue reading
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Patients with diabetes can be a quite an undertaking for any physician who manages them on a consistent basis. In the past, this has created reservations when it comes to managing these patients especially from a surgical standpoint. However, over the years, with greater understanding of the disease, improvements in surgical techniques and emerging research, the reservations have diminished and the role of surgical management is a viable option when it comes to successfully treating those with diabetic ulcerations, infections and other related complications that exist in t ... continue reading
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Hallux limitus, by definition, is a decrease in sagittal plane dorsiflexion of the hallux at the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) when the foot is in a weightbearing or simulated weightbearing position. With this in mind, let us take a closer look at the treatment approaches to this condition. Normal range of dorsiflexion motion of the first MPJ should be 65 to 75 degrees in order to allow for a normal gait. Near the end of the propulsive phase of gait, the leg has a 45-degree position to the floor and the ankle is in about 20 degrees of plant ... continue reading
By Guy R. Pupp, DPM, FACFAS, and Mark A. Kachan, DPM; By Warren S. Joseph, DPM, FIDSA
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Yes. By Guy R. Pupp, DPM, FACFAS, and Mark A. Kachan, DPM. Given the increasing incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, one should consider empiric coverage against MRSA in high-risk patients with infected ulcerations in the lower extremity. The most common pathogens in nosocomial skin and skin structure infections in the United States and Canada in 2000 were Staph aureus. Researchers have stated that approximately 30 to 60 percent of all Staph aureus isolates are methicillin-resistant Staph aureus (MR ... continue reading
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Facilitating the healing of nonunion fractures can be challenging. In order to address this challenge, a number of practitioners have been turning to the DonJoy OL1000 Bone Growth Stimulator as it reportedly provides an easy to use, noninvasive treatment option. The bone growth stimulator is a lightweight, battery-powered device that can accommodate a large variety of fracture sites, according to DJO Inc., the manufacturer of the device. While the bone growth stimulator is specifically indicated for the treatment of established nonunion fractures s ... continue reading
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The neuropathic foot presents unique challenges when treating and preventing chronic wounds. One of the most difficult challenges is offloading the neuropathic foot without compromising function or causing a transfer of pressure that leads to further ulceration. When performing a limb salvage procedure, the goal is to provide the patient with a stable, plantargrade foot while still allowing for ambulation.1 In choosing the appropriate procedure to offload the foot, it is important to consider minimal bone resection versus a partial pedal ... continue reading
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Picturing Wounds Accurately As wounds progress through different stages of healing, it is important to have an accurate method of tracking their progress. With the new PictZar® medical software program, one would take a digital photo and load that photo and a ruler into the computer, according to Medline Industries, the manufacturer of the software program. The company says the product then accurately calibrates to the ruler and measures the wound's length, width, circumference and area. Medline says ... continue reading


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This album is for us. We are the people. It is for those who will listen. For the ones detached from genre boxes, the critics, and the press. For the ones with passion, able to shut out the incessant chatter and dissension of the complacent. The complacent who say your creation isn't as it should be. Who are they to dictate how the beauties of ones mind manifest themselves. We speak now or never speak again.
This is the creation of the depth of soul, being, and existence. For without creation we are but mindless animals. Beings without meaning. This is for the people. This is for us.
1. She Moves 00:01
2. She's Stuck in a Rut 03:04
3. White Buffalo 06:14
4. Lips Around Your Spine 07:34
5. Landlocked Surf Rock 10:38
6. Breathe on me Young Frankenstein 12:52
7. Dust in the Mojave 16:39
8. Pieces of You 20:47
9. Pray for Rain 24:55
10. Kingdoms Lost 26:43
11. Sounds of Snow 32:48
Thee Dang Dangs - For The People - 2013
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Recorded by Alex Anderson at Colorado Sound Shed summer 2013
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