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Constitutional Thinking: Protecting your vote and money
Over the years, we have all heard the promises of what our candidate will do once he or she is in office.
All too frequently, once they are in office, they forget what they promised "we-the-people" in order to get elected.
If we are to be a Sovereign People, we must not allow them to get away with this so easily.
We need to set the "Rules of Engagement" for a candidate's employment in our service since they work for us even though most of them do not recognize that fact.
Why not require them to sign-off on what they will do before giving them our support, instead of just taking their word for it?
Should we be supporting candidates that only give us vague promises and tell us what we want to hear?
Andrew C. Wallace, in his article "Elections Will Change Nothing Unless You Act Now," lists a 24 point pledge that provides a great example of what the pledge might be.
Here are some of the 24 points that are suggested for Congressional candidates:
1. Candidate must promise not to commit treason by voting for unconstitutional laws, and anti-constitution judges.
2. Candidate must agree to prosecute officials they replace for Treason and related crimes as required.
3. Candidate must agree to fire all Federal Judges and to reinstate only those few who have complied with the constitution, don't make law from the bench and don't deny people their constitutional rights in court.
4. Candidate must agree to honor and comply with their oath of office.
5. Candidate must agree to eliminate the Income Tax, Tax Free Foundations, IRS, and all Federal Taxes, replacing taxes with income from Protective Tariffs only, as was effectively done until 1913.
6. Candidate must agree to end citizenship of illegals by honoring intent of the 14th Amendment.
7. Candidates must agree to terminate NAFTS, CAFTA, GATT, and all Free Trade agreements allowing manufactures to exploit foreign workers in other countries while firing Americans.
8. Candidate must agree to end relationship with the United Nations and terminate all associated treaties and agreements, most Importantly Agenda 21.
9. Candidate must agree to terminate the privately owned and unconstitutional Federal Reserve Bank.
10. Candidates must agree to promote a parallel monetary system in our states as authorized by our Constitution before the unconstitutional Federal Reserve Note fails.
"I, ____________ a candidate for the office of ___________ do hereby agree to comply with the preceding 24 points in return for the electoral support of _____________ and other voters."
This pledge is then signed, notarized and witnessed.
The ideas found in this list could easily be adapted into lists fitting State and local candidates for office.
If Tea Party and other political groups required something in writing, it would give them more clout and go a long way toward protecting our vote.
Your money also needs protecting these days.
The Republicans leadership under John Boehner, who voted for the $700 billion big bank bailout, is recommending tax cuts, spending freezes and reductions and private Social Security accounts.
The author of Wizards of Wall Street, Zabi Diamond, claims the Republican proposals to fix the economy are lacking in that they fail to protect investing capital in the stock market from the hedge fund short sellers.
While personal investment accounts for future retirees' sounds like a good idea, if the House makes the rules, you probably won't do too well at the table.
There is too much market manipulation at this time.
Diamond asks, "How would you hike you home and bank account to be subjected to price discovery and have your whole net worth sold for one cent because no one stepped up immediately at that very moment to put a bid on your net worth as they manipulated the price downward through unrestricted short selling."
Before we can trust having our retirement money in the stock market, we need to clean up the House – Washington, D.C., Wall Street and at least end the private Federal Reserve, before we can be sure the rules are fair for all the players at the table.
Right now, it is a rigged game enriching the bankers.
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Lets party, is the order of the day, every day in government at every level [federal, state and local] 'cause no-one seems to pay any kind of price for incompetence or "LEGAL THIEVERY".
What's the worst thing that can happen to these folks these days...
you loose an election and retire with full benes and go to work lobbying for the company that you used to regulate???
Making even more money bribing the ruling class that you used to be a part of???
That's more like an incentive to cheat and scam the system than it is to live by it's rules.
Were you aware that congressmen and women have to actually vote in order to NOT get an annual raise???
That's just one example of a system that is designed to protect the ruling class...don't you think that at one time this current crop of "ruling class" folks were just as idealistic as you and me?
So what you ask is more than just daunting, it's impossible w/o armed insurrection.
Change is going to be painfully slow and require the same sort of folk with the moral fiber of our founding fathers who are politically astute enough to enact such reforms.
Otherwise we could just be trading one kind of tyranny for another!!!
Maybe the tea party is "just" such an organization to enact this required change???
But then again, that's "just" my opinion.


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For people with Xeroderma pigmentosum (a rare inherited genetic skin disorder) topical application of T4N5 liposome lotion is beneficial in reducing the rate of appearance of new basal cell carcinomas, however it may increase the risk of a new squamous cell carcinoma. Acitretin in renal transplant recipients may be of some benefit, however, high doses of acitretin are associated with an increased number of adverse events. Retinol or a reduced fat diet may be worth trying for people with a history of non-melanoma skin cancer. Further prevention studies for people at increased risk of non-melanoma skin cancer are needed.

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Florence is, without a doubt, one of the international capitals of tourism.
Its image in the world places it high on the list of the attractions that exercise the most appeal on tourists worldwide. With about 5,700 local structures in the accommodation sector, between hotels and restaurants, and over 8,000 employees, the Tuscan capital is able to satisfy the most specific requisites for accommodation. Museums and Renaissance artifacts are not the only attraction for the 4 million visitors (2.8 million of whom are foreigners) who choose this lovely province as the ideal place to spend a holiday. In addition to the "traditional" type of tourists, there has been a steady growth in interest in local foods and wines, which has generated an exponential increase in guest farm accommodations (with as many as 350,000 visitors).
The Florentine countryside is one of the favorite venues for those who want to combine a visit to the art city with excursions in the country and enjoy local foods and wines that are sure to satisfy the most demanding palates. A whole series of services revolve around the tourist trade – foreign universities, fair organizations, exhibitions, markets and conferences, entertainment, recreation – and these contribute to attract the higher quality of tourist to a vacation that can offer a valuable combination of amusement, relaxation and cultural activities.
In Florence and in the surroundings you will find any type of accommodation: hotels, B&B, historical buildings, farm houses, as well as camping sites, self-catering facilities, residences and private houses.
Air Travel
Airport Amerigo Vespucci (4 km from the city centre)
Airport Galileo Galilei (Pisa – 80 km from Florence)
Main train station: Santa Maria Novella (in the city centre)
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Local bus: city transport www.ataf.net
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Florence is also in third place in Italy among the "Conference cities". The sector is continuously expanding, bringing growth to all the surrounding activities: over 70% of the participants in fairs and conferences spend at least one night in a hotel, which adds up to a total of about 200 million euro, or 22% of the total income generated by the tourist trade. It is possible to have venues in the centre as well as in the countryside for any type of event.
Florence has a wide and rich heritage and you need time to discover it.
State Museums
Uffizi Gallery, Galleries in the Pitti Palace, Boboli garden, Vasari corridor, Accademia Gallery, Archaeologic Museum, San Marco Museum, Bargello National Museum, Medici Chapels www.polomuseale.firenze.it
Opificio delle Pietre Dure Museum www.opificiodellepietredure.it
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Things you should know before carpooling
Some things to be aware of and to consider before you carpool.
Cost sharing
Decide how you will split the costs before you start carpooling. The big one is usually fuel, which you can decide based on the mileage of the vehicle and actual trip distance shared. Toll costs are also good to split. If you do not drive at all, consider maintenance, parking costs and increase in insurance premium that the driver may have to bear as well. Licensing and depreciation are other costs usually not significant enough – but get these clarified before you start carpooling. Also clarify payment periodicity. It is usually best to settle dues at a smaller interval like weekly or even daily. Generally, it is a good idea to avoid long dues and sizeable dues.
Example: AAA average cost per mile in 2009 was $0.56 USD. For a two person carpool for 10 miles one way, using the AAA average the amount the driver incurs for the trip is $5.60. Splitting this equally between the driver and rider, it means the rider should pay $2.80 to the driver for the 10 mile trip.
Rules of the Game
Decide on some basic rules. Smoking, eating, music, radio station, talking in the car – all these are details if sorted out well beforehand make your carpooling enjoyable. The iCarpool engine allows you to filter on these criteria, but also displays best location match without filtering criteria to enable you to choose between a closer route match v/s a closer preference match.
Waiting Time
This is the big one. Decide on a waiting time and how many calls you are going to make. 5 minutes and 2 calls are usually a good starting point. Share your cell phone numbers since weather conditions, traffic conditions, car troubles are all factors which could affect driving times.
Backup Strategy
Have a backup plan in case the driver falls sick, goes on vacation or the car breaks down. We recommend having atleast two drivers in your carpool. Public transportation can also make a good backup plan.
More Etiquette
Simple strategy like big and tall in the front can make the ride convenient for all. If you are driving, tidy up your car. Don't pick up errands on your way without consulting others – it is usually best to carpool straight to and from the destination. Drivers, consider increasing the appropriate coverage like liability and underinsured motorist. Please verify with your insurance company about any other considerations for your carpool.
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Being responsible to your carpooling duties is a great way to show your fellow carpoolers you care. Show up on time, drive safe, notify people ahead of time of any change of plans. Carpooling can be enjoyable and rewarding if you make it so.
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And they are a part of our life.
I like horrors, I like to write scary stories (and I will publish one more here, I just need to translate it from Polish to English).
But recently I have realized that I like comedy too. And that I like to write funny stories. I also like jokes, duh ;>
And stand-ups, some are so funny, and I have always wondered - where do they take the stuff from? how do they come up with all these jokes?
I mean, seriously.
And the wordplay is brilliant in many cases, and you know how writers are with words, we LOVE them, we LOVE to play with them.
So I have purchased The Serious Guide to Joke Writing: How To Say Something Funny About Anything by Sally Holloway and I have started to play with the words as suggested in an exercise.
My attempts are lame at the best, but I'll share them anyway, who knows, maybe they'll make one or two people laugh.
The words I played with are in italics :>
We wanted to put them on a smaller stage but they turned out to be a broadband.
He was a damn liar. I didn't like him but then I had to admire his liability.
He kept shouting and interrupting me, seriously he had no phonetics.
Their music was supposed to soothe the soul but all it did was endear.I know, lame. But everyone has to start somewhere, right?
Worst than that would be not trying, not writing them at all.
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Lymphangitis is an infection of lymph vessels. Lymph vessels are part of the immune system. They help carry infected fluids away from the site of an infection.
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Lymphangitis is caused by bacteria.
It starts with a bacterial skin infection. When the lymph vessels start to carry fluids away from the infection, the bacteria can move into the lymph vessels and begin to grow. The growth causes the infection.
Risk factors include:
Symptoms may include:
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. Diagnosis is often made on appearance alone.
Your bodily fluids and tissues may be tested to determine the exact type of bacteria causing the infection. This can be done with:
Lymphangitis indicates a spread of the infection. Treatment is important to keep the infection from spreading into the blood.
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Lymphangitis is usually caused by spread from a skin infection. If you have a skin infection, follow your doctor's treatment plan.
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I wonder if we can get some in the office...?
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Dubbed "The World's Strongest Coffee", I basically want a bag! Right now! [shakes due to lack of coffee]
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I wonder if we can get some in the office...?
My technician will probably like this. His morning cup of tea consists of Assam tea (extra strong), left to stew for 15 minutes, with 5 sugars.
Death-Wish Coffee, with a side of: Chocolate Covered Death Wish Beans! (merchandise page)
Makes me wish I had my Impress Coffee Brewer!
LOL Our Office needs this - our engineers already make the strongest coffee known to mankind. Although I'd be very worried about the side effects of caffeinating almost an entire support team.... That 'Number of days since a Velociraptor incident' poster springs to mind....
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Kenneth Dillion Bailey was born on 21 October 1910 in Pawnee, Oklahoma. He later moved to Illinois where he spent three years with the One Hundred and Thirtieth Infantry in the Illinois National Guard. In July 1935, he was appointed from his state as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. After completing Basic School at Marine Barracks, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was assigned to the Fifth Marines at Quantico, Virginia. In June 1938, Bailey transferred to the Marine Detachment on board USS Pennsylvania and was promoted a month later to First Lieutenant.
Returning to Quantico, Bailey briefly served as a Range Officer with the Rifle Range Detachment before becoming the Assistant to the Training Officer at Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina. While at Parris Island, he was promoted in July 1940 to Captain. In December, he relocated to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and was assigned to the First Marine Brigade. Bailey briefly transferred to the Seventh Marines, then returned with the First Marines to Parris Island. For his next duty station, he relocated to Quantico and became a Company Commander with the Fifth Marines, which was redesignated as the First Marine Raider Battalion after America's entry into World War II.
In April 1942, Bailey departed for duty in the Pacific, where he was temporarily promoted in May to Major. That August, he participated in the conquest of Tulagi, Solomon Islands, and was awarded the Silver Star for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity" while leading his company after being seriously wounded. On 12-13 September, Bailey heroically directed his men on Guadalcanal when the Japanese tried to retake Henderson Field. Despite receiving a severe head wound, his unit repulsed the enemy during more than 10 hours in fierce hand-to-hand fighting. For his "extraordinary courage and heroic conduct above and beyond the call of duty," Major Bailey was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. He was killed on 26 September 1942, while attacking Japanese forces at Guadalcanal's Matanikau River. Kenneth D. Bailey is buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Illinois.
USS Kenneth D. Bailey (DE-552), whose construction was cancelled in June 1944, and USS Kenneth D. Bailey (DD-713, later DDR-713), 1945-1975, were named in honor of Major Kenneth D. Bailey.
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Kenneth D. Bailey was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for "extraordinary courage and heroic conduct above and beyond the call of duty" on 12-13 September 1942 during the Japanese attack on Henderson Field, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. Despite a severe head wound, he led his company for more than 10 hours in fierce hand-to-hand fighting. He was killed in action on 26 September at Matanikau River, Guadalcanal.
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Just stumbled on this while surfing DailyBooth. Apparently iJustine has some tees on Spreadshirt. Makes sense, if you're going to be an internet celeb you might as well monetize with a few shirts.
Just stumbled on this while surfing DailyBooth. Apparently iJustine has some tees on Spreadshirt. Makes sense, if you're going to be an internet celeb you might as well monetize with a few shirts.
If you're a fan of Chuck Norris now might be a good time to grab a Norris themed tee from Spreadshirt.com. To celebrate Chuck's birthday this month (just passed, the 10th), Spreadshirt is offering up a coupon code for free shipping on and Chuck themed apparel. Use coupon code: CHUCKBIRTHDAY. I think the whole Chuck Norris resurgence has kind of come and gone, but it's an interesting idea for a promotion regardless. Hit up the official Chuck Norris facts shop here.
I found this clip on MetaCafe. It looks to be a commercial for Spreadshirt.net, the UK counterpart of Spreadshirt.com. Kind of goofy really, but the shirt does hold up well through the carwash. Wouldn't a washing machine be simpler?
For shop owners who use Spreadshirt as their fulfillment vehicle you might be interested to check out their new European headquarters in Leipzig, Germany. And just as an FYI if you have a U.S. shop and can also open a European shop at Spreadshirt.net.
Blue Fish T-Shirt has some great promotions going on right now. Aside from the killer 3 for 1 deal, where you buy three shirts and they give you a random shirt for free – you can also score yourself an MP3 player. I know that sounds hard to believe – buy t-shirts and get an MP3 player, but alas it is true my topless friends. Buy 10 shirts at Blue Fish and you get a free Sansa M230 MP3 player. I know 10 shirts seems like a lot, but it's a damn fine deal and time to get shopping for Christmas. So buy some funny gifts that you're friends will love you for and score yourself a Christmas gift of your own. We've provided a few example shirts below, but you really need to check out the site – they got loads of funny tees.
I love the illustrations on Blowout Clothings tees. Beautiful stuff. All of the design work seems to integrate the name, which really makes the brand part of the actual design and more than just the name on the shop. The philosophical connotations of the name are obvious and it works well as a force behind the design. Once again Spreadshirt serves as the backend, which means good shirts and reliable delivery. Check em out.
Here's a couple of nice designer bits from Moda Chick Apparel. I like the one shoulder tee with the Chinese Opera design. The pump shirt is great too. Another good looking Spreadshirt store with a custom front door on it. Nice shirts with a feminie designer spin.
Loser's need shirts too ya know. Might be suggest Loser Shirts. Funny stuff guys and a fine looking site design :-). They got a spin on the ever popular MySpace t-shirt slogans, a nice graphic muff diver design and, just in time for the season the season premiere – a couple of good spins on Desperate Housewives, for mena and women. And for fellow shop owners out there a nicely done shop with Spreadshirt.
A funny boob humor shirt and a solid site from Nekkidtees.com. Some real funny stuff there and a great use of Spreadshirt.com for all you t-shirt shop-o-files. Nice college humor and retro shirts. Thanks for the submission.
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If you've ever not known what to buy someone as a gift, you may have turned to gift cards or gift certificates. Not all gift cards and gift certificates are the same. Knowing your rights and being mindful of the fine print can help prevent your gift card or certificate from expiring or having its balance consumed by fees. Before purchasing a gift card or certificate, you should know the following information:
The Gift Card Laws. Both state and federal law regulate gift card practices:
Minnesota law generally prohibits the sale of a gift card or certificate that has an expiration date or that is subject to any type of service fee (including a dormancy fee). However, as described below, this law contains a number of exceptions that allow the issuers of several types of gift cards and certificates to impose expiration dates or service fees.
Federal law allows a dormancy, inactivity, or service fee to be charged only if: (1) there has been no activity on the card in the last 12-months; (2) the applicability of any such fee is clearly disclosed on the gift card; and (3) not more than one such fee is charged each month. Federal law prohibits gift cards and gift certificates from containing expiration dates less than five years after the date on which the card or certificate was issued or the date that funds were last loaded onto the gift card (whichever is later). One notable exception to the federal laws protecting gift cards and certificates, however, is that they do not apply to cards or certificates issued in paper form only.
Use Caution When Purchasing A Gift Card or Certificate. You should only purchase gift cards and gift certificates from reputable merchants and retailers. Some people purchase gift cards or certificates only to later see the retailer go out of business or file bankruptcy. If you pay money upfront for a gift card or certificate from a retailer that closes its doors, you will likely have lost your money. As a result, you should only purchase gift cards and certificates from reputable merchants that you are sure will not go out of business.
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Expiration Dates. Most gift cards may not contain expiration dates under state law. In addition, federal law generally prohibits gift cards or gift certificates that contain an expiration date sooner than five years after the date on which the card was issued. Make sure you know whether there is an expiration date for the card or certificate.
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- Those distributed to a consumer for loyalty, promotional, award, incentive, or other similar purposes without the consumer giving any money or other tangible thing of value in exchange for the card.
- Those sold below face value or at a volume discount to employers or to nonprofit and charitable organizations for fundraising purposes.
- Those issued by an employer to an employee in recognition of services performed by the employee.
Know Your Rights. If you have questions or concerns about gift cards or gift certificates, or wish to file a consumer complaint, contact the Minnesota Attorney General's Office as follows:
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Answers to your frequently asked questions about the DSW Resource Center and direct service workforce.
Why is there concern about the direct service workforce?
Two demographic trends could combine to create a severe shortage of direct service workers in the coming years: the increasing number of people who need long-term services and supports and the decreasing number of workers available to provide these services. Driven by the aging of the "Baby Boom" generation, the demand for long term services and supports in the aging population will grow much faster than the supply of caregivers, either paid or unpaid. While not everyone age 65 years and older needs long term care services, the number of older people who do need assistance will nearly double between 2000 and 2040. At the same time, divorce rates, smaller family size, and the way families are spread out across the country will result in a larger number of older people with no access to family support.
In addition to older Americans, millions of individuals below the age of 65 have some type of permanent or long lasting disability. The fact that most individuals with disabilities prefer to live in the community, rather than in nursing facilities and institutions, and the Supreme Court's Olmstead decision, which requires states to offer the option of community-based services make it likely that the demand for long-term services and supports will increase in the disability community as well as in the aging community.
These two trends will drive an increasing demand for direct service workers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects demand for health care support to grow 33.3 percent between 2004 and 2014, faster than any other sector of labor force demand. To meet this demand, the direct service industry will be competing for available workers with other industries that offer better wages, better benefits and better working conditions. At the same time, the the overall labor supply is growing much more slowly than demand. It will require the commitment of government agencies and private employers to improve the recruitment and retention of direct service workers.
Why should state Medicaid agencies get involved with DSW initiatives?
Medicaid is the single largest source of funding for long-term services and supports, accounting for 47% of long term care spending in 2002. Medicaid long term care spending doubled between 1987 and 1997, and is expected to continue to increase dramatically along with the number of older Americans. Long term care spending, including both institutional and home and community based services, accounted for an average of 35% of state Medicaid budgets, with some states spending 50-60% of their Medicaid budgets on long term services and supports. Provision of services in the community holds the potential to both increase the quality of life for Medicaid recipients and save Medicaid dollars. Appropriate and timely provision of home and community based services can delay or prevent institutionalization, keeping long term care costs lower.Inadequate or unsuitable home and community based services, or a lack of access to the services, can lead to inappropriate institutionalization, more visits to the emergency room, and an increased need for expensive acute care. Access to adequate community based supports depends on the availability of a well trained workforce of sufficient size. Obstacles to achieving such a workforce – including worker shortages, lack of training, lack of supervision, and high turnover – exist in many regions. The impact of workforce issues on the quality of service is direct and immediate. For example, turnover of direct service workers reduces continuity of care for the consumer as the new service provider establishes a relationship and climbs the learning curve. Workforce issues also increase costs for providers, who in turn pass them on to third party payers like state Medicaid Agencies. For example, researchers estimate the cost of turnover in long term care for government payers at roughly $2.5 billion, not including the increased health care costs created by lower quality care for consumers and increased injuries among workers. State Medicaid agencies play a key role in quality assurance, worker and supervisor education, wages and benefits, and provider reimbursement. Their interventions in this area can have a real impact on both Medicaid spending and the quality of care.
What's the advantage of collaboration with other organizations?
Direct service workforce issues affect and are affected by Medicaid policy, labor policy, community demographics, disability policy, aging policy, and local labor markets. Collaboration allows for a more comprehensive, more sustainable, and therefore more effective approach to workforce issues. An initiative that brings together different types of organizations and partners will be stronger, have more support in the community, and will be more likely to succeed.In addition, both government and private funders frequently require evidence of collaboration and actively encourage grantees to partner with the public and private sectors.
What kind of assistance is available to me through the Resource Center?
The Resource Center provides general technical assistance (TA) to state and local governments, non-profit organizations, employers, and professionals who want to pursue initiatives to improve the recruitment and retention of direct care workers in their state.
In addition to our comprehensive on-line database and targeted search engine that finds relevant resources quickly and easily, Resource Center staff are available by phone (1-877-822-2647) or email to guide you through referrals to resources on other websites, and provide quick answers to your information needs. When you call or email the DSW Resource Center, staff will respond to your inquiry within two business days. If further assistance is necessary, your question will be referred to an appropriate expert from our diverse and experienced team of direct service workforce policy experts. From November 2008 through September 2010, 16 selected Money Follows the Person grantees and their designees are also eligible for individualized, in-depth technical assistance. From 2006 to 2008, Intensive TA was awarded to state Medicaid agencies, through a competitive application process.
The Resource Center will also provide, with CMS approval, individualized short-term TA to approximately 2-3 non-MFP states or organizations. This will involve between 10-40 hours of TA, providing assistance with strengthening the workforce to support individuals transitioning from institutional settings.
I'm a consumer looking for a direct service worker. Where should I start?
This website is not meant to provide assistance in finding direct service workers, but if you need someone to provide direct support or personal assistance at home or in the community for yourself or for someone else with long term support needs, the following resources may be helpful.
Information, Assistance and Resources
Eldercare Locator
State Worker Registries
If you suspect that someone you know is being abused, exploited, or neglected, report it immediately. In an emergency, call 911.
State Elder Abuse Hotlines
State Long-Term Care Ombudsmen
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
State Medicaid Fraud Control Units
For more information: National Center on Elder Abuse
What's the difference between a direct service worker, a direct care worker, a direct support worker, and a direct support professional?
All those terms (and more) are used by various groups to describe individuals who provide direct care and personal assistance to individuals with disabilities and older adults. The "direct service workforce" is a broad and inclusive phrase that encompasses all the individuals who provide hands-on supports and services to individuals with different types of disabilities of all ages. Our website includes materials that use a variety of terms that describe individuals in this workforce, including direct service worker, direct support professional, frontline worker, personal care attendant, personal assistance provider, home care aide, direct care worker, and individual provider. The mission of the DSW Resource Center is to assist in improving and strengthening all segments of the home and community-based workforce, regardless of the title they use or the populations they serve.
What's New?
The DSW Resource Center closed effective August 31, 2014. The site is being maintained as a static archive of resources through December 2014.
Please visit the CMS Workforce Page and visit our partners' websites for additional information on or after December 31, 2014.
Check out the Winter 2014 edition of the DSW Resource Center newslettter!
The DSW Resource Center has published a White Paper summarizing this summer's webinar series.
The US Department of Labor announced a new rule to the Fair Labor and Standards Act which focuses on guaranteeing minimum wage and overtime for home care workers including those in the Direct Service Workforce. This rule will go into effect January 1, 2015. The DSW Resource Center created a Home Care Rule Page with information and resources related to this announcement.
We released two new Starter Kits for NWD/SEP Systems including ADRCS. Starter Kit for No Wrong Door/ Single Entry Point Systems Working to Strengthen the Home and Community-Based Direct Service Workforce and Starter Kit for NWD/SEPs: Design Considerations for Publicly-Funded Matching Service Registries for Home and Community Services.
We published Coverage of Direct Service Workforce Continuing Education and Training within Medicaid Policy and Rate Setting - A Toolkit which presents strategies and methods for covering the cost of continuing education and training for the DSW.


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The truth about reform is skyrocketing taxes!
John Goodman is the president of the National Center for Policy Analysis and he wrote this!!.
This is from the Joint Economic Committee minority report. Congress is considering legislation that would:
Raise the top two income tax brackets from 33% and 35% to statutory marginal rates of 36% and 39.6%;
Bring back the "hidden tax increases" of PEP (the Personal Exemption Phaseout) and Pease (the limitation on itemized deductions), which raise the effective marginal rates in the top two brackets to 41% for a family of four; and
Create a graduated surtax of 2%, 3% or 5.4% as part of "health reform," which would raise the marginal tax rate for a family of four in the top two brackets to a range from 43.3% to 46.2%.
Additionally, income distributed as wages to a small business owner would be subject to an extra 2.9% Medicare tax.
All combined, small business owners could be subject to marginal tax rates as high as 49% and data from the Joint Committee on Taxation shows that at least 55% of the revenue raised by increasing the top two rates would come from small business income.
This would not include an average 7% in state and local taxes. It would also not include the House health bill's wage tax of up to 8% on businesses that do not offer health insurance or do not pay for enough of their employees' coverage or the 2.5% income tax on individuals who have not purchased health insurance.July 25, 2009 - 2:20 pm Link to this Comment | Reply
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Roku Gets More Adult Content18 Oct, 2011 By: Erik Gruenwedel
Set-top manufacturer synonymous with Netflix streaming gets major adult content aggregator on its private channel index
In a move that not surprisingly didn't result in a press release to BusinessWire, Roku has had adult content from aggregator FyreTV added to its private channel line-up.
Roku, which helped create the current subscription video-on-demand market when it launched a Netflix-branded streaming media player in 2008, does not promote, review or approve content added to its private channel, according to Tom Markworth, director of product management for Roku. FyreTV, which bowed its own set-top box and SVOD program in 2008, offers a library of more than 15,000 adult titles — all of which require a subscription and the access code "fyretv" inputted from a user's Roku online account.
"We have officially raised the bar on adult offerings for Roku and IPTV services," Josh Steven, direct or marketing with FyreTV, told Xbiz World.
Roku's private channel is both a beta test platform for third-party content holders as well as a safe haven for content (typically adult) not suited for the set-top manufactuer's well-known Channel Store — the latter offering more than 300 mainstream channels, including Netflix, Amazon Prime, MLB.tv, Pandora, HBO Go, Hulu Plus, Disney, Epix and Facebook, among others. Private channels require codes in order to be viewed, and Roku does not publicize those channel codes, according to a Roku spokesperson.
Noteworthy, in July Roku users installed more unique private channel content than unique public channel content, according to Markworth.
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text: Detective Goralch is being recognized for his research into the crime of, "Adverse Possession". Many in the South Florida area are misinterpreting the concept of Adverse Possession with the intent to, "steal the use of a residence" that does not belong to them. Specifically in Coral Springs a subject investigated by Detective Gorlach was filing Quit Claim Deeds on foreclosed homes with the Broward County Clerk of Courts. The subject would then in essence take possession of the homes and in turn rent the properties for profit despite the fact the homes were actually owned by the bank. Through Detective Gorlach's diligent detective work he was able to work with the bank in order to prosecute the subject under the terms of Grand Theft in excess of $100,000 while also bringing light to the growing problem of misappropriating the Adverse Possession concept.


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BOSTON ( TheStreet) -- Welcome to TheStreet's 2012 FDA Drug Approval Prediction Contest.
Your challenge: Correctly pick the approval decisions to be made by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on 17 drugs between January and April. The person(s) with the most accurate predictions will receive a hearty congratulations, a mention in a future column and bragging rights as the best FDA drug-approval prognosticator of 2012.
I organized a similar FDA drug-approval contest in October 2010. Three winners emerged among 94 contestants, each correctly predicting 10 of 11 FDA decisions over the course of one month. This year's contest presents a tougher challenge -- more FDA drug-approval decisions spread out over four months.
You have three outcomes to choose from for each drug-approval decision:1. Full Approval: The big win, meaning the drug is approved and can be marketed for sale immediately. 2. Complete Response Letter: The FDA has some concerns or issues (incomplete data, labeling, risk management, etc.) that prevent the drug from being approved immediately. In other words, the drug's approval is rejected or delayed for some reason. 3. No Decision: The FDA chooses to extend the drug's review time, i.e., pushes out the approval decision to a later date. The 17 drugs up for FDA approval are listed below in chronological order. Use one of three choices for your prediction: Full Approval, Complete Response Letter or No Decision. To play TheStreet's FDA Drug Approval Prediction Contest, please copy the drug list, write in your approval prediction, and post your predictions using the "Add Comment" button found at the top or bottom of this Web page. You'll need to complete a short registration to post a comment -- make sure you include a valid email address so we can contact the winners. Please post your picks by Thursday, Jan. 26, at midnight. Entries received after the deadline are still eligible for the contest, but you won't get credit for drug-approval decisions already made by the time your entry was received. Good luck! Pending FDA Drug Approval Decisions: Jan. 27: Amylin Pharmaceuticals' (AMLN) Bydureon for diabetes.
Feb. 14: BioSante Pharmaceuticals' (BPAX) Bio-T-Gel for hypogonadism.
Feb. 17: Corcept Therapeutics' (CORT) Corlux for Cushing's sydrome.
Feb. 26: Columbia Labs' (CBRX) Prochieve for reduction of risk of preterm birth.
March 6: Discovery Labs' (DSCO) Surfaxin for respiratory distress syndrome.
March 6: Astex Pharmaceuticals' (ASTX) Dacogen for acute myeloid leukemia.
March 7: Neurogesx' (NGSX) Qutenza for HIV-related nerve pain.
March 8: Roche and Curis' (CRIS) vismodegib for basal cell carcinoma.
March 26: MAP Pharmaceuticals' (MAPP) Levadex for migraines.
March 27: Affymax's (AFFY) peginesatide for anemia due to chronic kidney disease.
March 28: Chelsea Therapeutics' (CHTP) Northera for orthostatic hypotension.
April 17: Vivus' (VVUS) Qnexa for obesity.
April 18: Vertex Pharmaceuticals' (VRTX) Kalydeco for cystic fibrosis
April 24: Cell Therapeutics' (CTIC) pixantrone for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
April 26: Amgen's (AMGN) Xgeva for prevention or delay of spread of prostate cancer to bone.
April 27: Vivus' (VVUS) avanafil for erectile dysfunction. --Written by Adam Feuerstein in Boston.
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NSO Family Concert: Spooky Sounds and Scary Tales
Conductor Brad Lubman and the NSO play Steven Reineke's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow with narrator Lynda Carter and music from other scary tales in this fun and lively orchestral concert. Age 5+.
- Sun., Nov. 1, 2009
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Brad Lubman, conductor
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Where do vampires, werewolves, and mummies hide out during the day?
On this day, they're hiding behind their instruments on the Concert Hall stage. Keep the Halloween costume party going and come dressed in your spookiest get-up for this "spirited" Sunday afternoon concert event. Conductor Brad Lubman and the NSO will be wearing their own trick-or-treat outfits as they perform Steven Reineke's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow with narrator Lynda Carter and music from other scary tales. It's guaranteed to be a ghoulish good time! For age 5 and up.
Come early for the Musical Instrument "Petting Zoo." An hour before each NSO Family Concert, young concertgoers can get up close and hands-on with the instruments they'll see played on the stage--from violins, trumpets, and oboes to trombones and percussion--in the Kennedy Center Atrium. A project of the Women's Committee for the NSO.
Stay after the 3 p.m. concerts for a Kids' Chat. Following the 3 p.m. concert, young audience members can ask questions and hear engaging stories in an up-close-and-personal talk with the concert artists.
Program and Notes
- "Ritual Fire Dance" from El Amor Brujo
- Night on Bald Mountain, Rimsky-Korsakov Arrangement
- Witch's Ride from Hansel and Gretel
- Danse macabre, Op. 40
- Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" for narrator and orchestra
- "Infernal Dance" from Suite from The Firebird
- Brad Lubman, conductor
- Lynda Carter, narrator
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