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Course: Creekwood Golf Course
Location: Lorain County, Columbia Station
Directions: Access from Rt. 82, Rt. 10, I-480, and not far from I-71 or the Turnpike
Time Travel: 35 minutes from Akron, 20 from Medina, 45 from Portage County
Dewsweepers Tee Time Was: 730
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This week, the Dewsweepers played at a real quaint and fun course in Columbia Station called Creekwood. Creekwood is out in the country, among the trees that plays about 6,300 yards. It is a friendly golf course that is suitable for all levels of play. It's not a long golf course, but it's one that challenges you right out of the gate. You don't play many courses where the number 1, 3 and 5 handicap are the first three holes you play. If you're not careful, you can lose your score very early. But conversely, if you do, there is ample time to make it up.
Beef and Joe Red were off this week, as Beef was on the Dewsweepers Tour West Coast Division, playing desert golf In Las Vegas with his son Dirk and nephew Brenden (also Dewsweeper fill-ins) Joe Red was out of town on business, so Joe's son Bryan filled in as did our friend Manny. Tex and I as charter members teed it up with them
Manny is a solid player who is back finally after a long road dealing with back problems. But when he is healthy he can play. Today, he played another quiet round as he usually does. Manny seldom has blow-up holes, and keeps his damage minimal. He also putts very well making 8 footers routinely. Manny shot a respectable 42 on the front, and a real nice 39 on the back for 81 on the day. He also had 6 1-putts on the round, always helps the score.
Bryan played the best of all of us probably overall. He had three birdies on the day, including two on the front, and one on the back. He was sailing along nicely, but a startling 8 (snowman) on the difficult number 13 dog-leg left par 4, really derailed his round. But Bryan hit the ball well all day, and recovered also firing an 81, going 39/42. A bad 8, but otherwise well done all the way around.
Tex played a pretty good round, but had the tale of a few bad holes. Tex had three explosion holes, 5, 9 and 11. Taking 8 on all three. But other than that, his short game was good, and he putted fine, and helped keep his damage under control as he tried to erase 3 bad numbers. Going 50/48 for 98 on the day. Not bad considering three tough numbers. We've all been there.
I bogeyed the first 7 holes. Then played only plus 4 on the final 11 holes, that included 2 of those on 18, taking my only bad number of the day, a double bogey 6. I parred 8 out of 10 holes, and kept the number pretty low considering a 7 bogey start, going 43/40 for 83 on the round. I 3-putted number 6, and took a ridiculous double on 18, so the round could have been better. I also took a bad bogey on the short number 11 par 5, that hurt, when you are thinking birdie. So my score could have been better, as I hit the ball pretty well. For the most part we all kept the ball in play all day.
Course highlights? 1,2 and 3. 1 is a monster par 4, 435 yards straight ahead, with a sloped green back to front. 2 and 3 are both short par 4's, that are ridiculously tight with tree lining all the way, 3 has a lake in front. 6, is a great par 4 with a creek at the landing area, or you can try to drive over it (Bryan and I did). 13, is a severe doggy left, that dares you to try to drive it over the trees to the green. 16 is another brutal par 4, doggy right tree lined to a sloped green, and 17 a tough little par 3, 165 yards uphill over 2 creeks.
Creekwood is a fun place to play and is generally in good shape. Rates are very reasonable, with really GREAT weekday specials with cart that are hard to pass up. Always a good time, and one of the nicest starters you'll ever meet.
Bryan - 81
Manny - 81
Wynn - 83
Tex - 98
Creekwood Website
Next week the Dewsweepers are all back together, and we are playing our first round ever at Sugarbush.
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Slowly but surely, drainage woes the City of Goshen has been trying to fix for three years are coming to an end.
Within the next month and a half, drainage problems along Crestview Way should be repaired, Mayor Todd Hall said.
Repairs on Rollingwood Lane, Hollendale Way, Forest Lane and the corner of Forest and Springmeadow Lane were completed recently to the tune of $27,611.
Members of Greenways for Oldham County and Oldham County government broke ground Sunday on a new trail system within the county's Wendell Moore Park in Buckner.
The project represents a collaborative effort among Greenways for Oldham County, Oldham County Parks and Recreation, Oldham County Road Department, Scott-Klausing Company, Garber-Chilton Engineering, local Eagle Scouts and Oldham County Stone, among others.
Goshen city commissioners may eliminate city-leased office space for the city clerk and move operations to her home.
Mayor Todd Hall said Monday he plans to find out if the move is legal, but such a move would save the city a significant amount of money.
City clerk Joyce Morphew has worked from an unmarked office in Prospect for more than three years. Rent just increased to $583 per month.
Brooke Radcliffe was the winner of the 2008 Miss Oldham County Fair pageant Tuesday night. Radcliffe is also the previous winner of the Little Miss, Princess, Preteen and Teen pageants at the fair. She will be a senior at Oldham County High School in the fall and aspires to be a United Nations adviser or state senator.
She said she believes, "If you put your faith in Jesus and work hard, you can accomplish all that you set out to do in life."
Sherry Malone has been a patient of Dr. Steven Applegate since the early 1980s.
"You don't find them like him anymore," she said. Malone greeted Applegate at the Oldham County Day Grand Marshal Luncheon honoring him Tuesday.
The Oldham County Fiscal Court accepted a bid for dispatch consoles Tuesday, subject to approval by Kevin Nuss, director of Oldham County Emergency Management. The consoles are used at dispatch for radio communication.
The court received one bid for the consoles, from Radioland for $116,178.50.
As one member of the Oldham County Police Department became a full-fledged officer, two members plan to leave OCPD.
The Oldham County Fiscal Court approved Officer Justin Flynn's transition from probationary status to permanent status with OCPD.
Sgt. Larry Congleton is resigning effective Friday and Detective Richard Harned is retiring Aug. 1.
After submitting more than $220,000 in excess fees earlier this year, Oldham County Clerk Julie Lentz submitted a second installment of fees to fiscal court Tuesday.
Lentz presented the court $64,619.36 as the final installment of excess fees from 2007.
Entries for the Oldham County Fair Open Photography Contest should be turned in between 2 and 7 p.m. Monday at the Oldham County Fair Office.
All exhibitors must fill out entry forms for each individual listing the name and address. Entry forms and tags are available at the county extension office, 1815 N. Ky. 393, Buckner. Entry tags must be filled out and attached to each item prior to entry date.
La Grange residents will likely see an extra fee on next year's tax bill for a service they're already paying for.
For more than 20 years, the city of La Grange has operated a joint fire department with the La Grange Fire Protection District. Part of the city's real estate tax funds the department, at no extra cost to city residents.
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Thread: Independence!
May 17th, 2013 01:02 PM #1
I think this name is unique,has great meaning and an adorable nn Indie.
What do you think?
It's usable?
May 17th, 2013 01:19 PM #3
I think there are better ways to get to Indie. Indigo and Indiana are two that I immediately think of. I'd group Independance with names such as Destiny and Heaven - I don't rate these names very highly - and would feel sorry for the child who got stuck with Independance. She wouldn't even be able to spell it until she was in secondary school!Current Loves: Tobias Henry and Sebastian Keith
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I actually think Independence would work, though I might be more inclined to put it in the middle. But if people are using Temperance, Constance, etc. why not Independence?
May 17th, 2013 02:53 PM #7
I know an adorable little girl named Independence so it's doableDelicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns. ~George Eliot
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Jim Dalrymple of The Loop just launched The Loop Magazine, which will serve as an enhanced extension to the kind of great topical curation as on The Loop website. You'll find plenty of great long-form articles here, in the style of Marco Arment's The Magazine, a noted inspiration for this current venture. Dalrymple's new mag will be published bi-weekly for only $1.99 per month. We wish Jim and his collaborators the best of luck on this new project, not that they'll need it.
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Invitation for the Opening of "WALK THIS WAY"
The art exhibition "WALK THIS WAY" starts at KØS – The Museum of Art in Public Spaces – and continues with a 2 kilometers walk of innovative and surprising street art in the Copenhagen suburb, Køge.
The exhibition is curated by Katrine Ring, resident Yellow Lounge DJ at Avenue Hotel, who is happy to invite you to the opening on Saturday 7 May.
Event: Opening of the exhibition "WALK THIS WAY"
When: 7 May 2011 at 5 pm. There is a special train to "WALK THIS WAY" from Copenhagen Central Station at 4.02 pm.
NB You can catch the exhibition till 12 September, 2011
Where: KØS – The Museum of Art in Public Spaces, Nørregade 29, 4200 Køge
Price: Free for the first 220 guests.
Pick up your free ticket under the Central Station's big clock (a popular meeting point for Copenhagen's amorous couples) at 3.45 pm
More Information about "WALK THIS WAY" and Katrine Ring
Find more information about the exhibition "WALK THIS WAY" and about DJ and art curator Katrine Ring.
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8th Annual EMAT Symposium
The 2015 EMAT Symposium will be March 1-4, 2015, at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in San Marcos, Texas.
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As we have seen many times in the past, Texas has become the focal point of efforts to control an infectious disease. Emergency management, public health, and medical professionals at every level are working tirelessly to control the spread of the Ebola virus and protect our communities.
It is possible that this event will continue to expand, and further stress our response and healthcare mechanisms. If it does, it is important that we support our colleagues who are already directly involved while simultaneously taking reasonable, proactive steps to ensure that our own responders, health professionals and citizens are ready.
Thank you for all that you do in service to our great state.
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"Court Orders FEMA to Reinstate $21.8 Million in Federal Disaster Assistance Funds"
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The following information was provided by our partners at IAEM. Neither IAEM nor EMAT endorses the firm that has provided this brief. Feel free to review and use at your own discretion.
As part of an all hazards approach, the key roles and responsibilities across the whole community for any threat or hazard - including infectious disease - are contained in the national planning frameworks for prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery. Supporting federal interagency operational plans (FIOPs) include a more detailed concept of operations; description of critical tasks and responsibilities; detailed resource, personnel, and sourcing requirements; and specific provisos for the rapid integration of resources and personnel appropriate for responding to Public Health events.
Please see the link below for the emergency declaration, eligible assistance and the ORR fact sheet:
Click on Office of Response & Recovery, then Click on Fact Sheets
Monday, October 13, 2014 • Austin, Texas • Press Release
The Texas Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response will hold its first hearing at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014 at the Texas State Capitol in Austin. The hearing will focus on medical and public health preparedness for initial identification and isolation of patients with Ebola or similar high-consequence infectious diseases, a topic that is included in one of seven initial areas of focus identified by the Task Force.
The hearing will be held in the Texas State Capitol Auditorium located in room E1.004. Task Force members will hear invited testimony from witnesses representing professions and institutions involved in infectious disease identification and response.
Governor Perry issued an Executive Order on Oct. 6, 2014 creating the 15-member Task Force under the direction of Brett P. Giroir, M.D. and comprised of experts in infectious disease and public health, biodefense leaders, and state agency professionals across major areas, including health and human services, public safety, emergency management, transportation, environmental quality, and public education. The group is charged with development of recommendations and a comprehensive state plan to ensure that Texas is prepared for the potential of emerging infectious diseases, such as the Ebola virus, and can provide the rapid response needed to effectively protect the safety and well-being of citizens.
The Task Force's initial areas of focus include: hospital preparedness and the potential role of improved rapid diagnostics; command and control issues; organization and implementation of epidemiologic investigations and monitoring; decontamination and waste disposal; patient care issues; care of patients being monitored; and handling of domestic animals in contact with patients. The Task Force will submit initial draft assessments and recommendations by December 1, 2014 for consideration by the Office of the Governor and Texas Legislature.
Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announces the availability of the Hazard Mitigation Grants Program Appeals Database.
The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program provides grants to state, local, tribal and territorial governments to implement long-term hazard mitigation measures after a major disaster declaration. The purpose of the HMGP is to reduce the loss of life and property due to natural disasters and to enable mitigation measures to be implemented during the immediate recovery from a disaster.
An eligible applicant may appeal any FEMA determination regarding applications submitted for funding under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The appeal process allows applicants to request a reconsideration of the decision in conformity with program requirements. There are two levels of appeals. The Regional Administrator decides first appeals. If FEMA denies the appeal at the Regional Administrator's level, the applicant may submit a second appeal to the Deputy Associate Administrator for Mitigation at FEMA Headquarters. If FEMA approves an appeal, FEMA will take the appropriate action to implement the decision. If the second appeal is denied, the decision is final.
To provide an effective means to research and track appeals, FEMA developed a web based database that can be accessed online. The online Appeals Database is a searchable database containing FEMA responses to applicant appeals for assistance. The database houses HMGP second appeal records since 1988 and first level appeals since the release of the FY2011 Hazard Mitigation Assistance guidance. In 2011, FEMA started monitoring first appeals made in the regions. The purpose of the database is to inform the public on how program requirements are applied. The database can be accessed at: http://www.fema.gov/hazard-mitigation-grant-program/hmgp-appeals.
For more information on the terms used in the appeal database and a brief summary of the basic program elements, users can reference the Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program Digest.
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance datasets are also available through OpenFEMA.
New Version of FEMA Resource Typing Library Tool Released
FEMA has released the first version of the Resource Typing Library Tool (RTLT). The RTLT is an online catalogue of national resource typing definitions and job titles/position qualifications. Definitions and job titles/position qualifications are easily searchable and discoverable through the RTLT.
The Resource Typing Library Tool is publically accessible at: https://rtlt.ptaccenter.org
FEMA is hosting a series of webinars to introduce the RTLT and the latest version of the Incident Response Inventory System (IRIS). All webinars will be open to the whole community, which includes—individuals (including those with disabilities and others with access and functional needs), businesses and nonprofits, faith-based and community groups, schools, and all levels of government. These webinars will provide an overview on how to navigate the RTLT and its use in inventorying critical resources.
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. To register, please visit https://www.vjpo.org/private/ppd8/events/rtlt/
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2013 Reels
Two reels from 2013 encompassing the best of the year, one post production, one animation
The Unknown
A stop motion film about the short life of an ant. Created in 6 months from pre-production to final edit, this pseudo-documentary was my final film made at DePaul University for my Masters in Animation.
"Do ants have ovaries? This is a question that many people ask, yet few actually know. In this animated documentary we explore the reproductive life of the ant, to discover that we don't know what we already know."
***Official Selection Portland Underground Film Festival***
***Official Selection Atlanta Underground Film Festival***
The Handsome Family
This is a new music video of The Handsome Family playing their song, Octopus, off of their album, Wilderness. Available at Carrot Top Records or iTunes or at your local record store.
I created these images with ink, water, hand drawn animation, digital drawings and rotoscoping.
Live band footage shot by Patrick Monaghan at Low Spirits in Albuquerque, NM.
Clayton Hauck Director Reel
Clayton Hauck Slow Emotions Reel from katie kapuza on Vimeo.
Here's an edit I did for my friend Clayton's reel. This was shot in slow motion and I took some liberties to change the speed and add a music track by Modeselektor. Check out Clayton Hauck photography at his website or contact his agency.
2012 Animation Reel
This is a compilation of animated films I made in 2012 using stop motion, hand drawn animation, After Effects, Maya, and clay.
music: Maddox Brothers and Rose – That'll Learn Ya Durn Ya
2012 Post Production Reel
Here's a recap of some of the post production jobs I've had in 2012. I used Final Cut Pro, Color, After Effects and Premiere Pro in these videos.
Footage (in order of appearance):
Faith in Destiny dir. James Choi
*VFX artist*
Josh Chicoine music video dir. Chris Batte
*VFX artist/ color corrector*
Ave N Guitar Shop advertisement dir. Chris Batte
*VFX artist/color corrector*
Girl Talk/Bacardi Plus promo dir. Chris Batte
*VFX artist/color corrector*
Rivals of the Peacemaker music video dir. Chris Batte
*VFX artist/color corrector*
Summer Girlfriends music video dir. Dave Rentauskas
*Editor/color corrector*
Diplo – Must Be A Devil
Old Man and the Bird
Megan Reilly "Old Man and the Bird" from katie kapuza on Vimeo.
I made this video for Megan Reilly and Carrot Top Records over the past couple months.
There are more than 1000 watercolor images made on glass for the effect.
It exclusively premiered on IFC.com on July 30th.
You can check out Megan's new album here.
**2013 Music Video Award of Excellence from the Canada International Film Festival**
Rivals of the Peacemaker
Rivals of the Peacemaker "Day After the Rapture" from katie kapuza on Vimeo.
Here's a new video directed by Chris Batte featuring the Chicago band, Rivals of the Peacemaker. I did the VFX and color correction. Follow the link to read the rest of the video credits.
we don't want to be wholesome
This animation was inspired by the spoken word record "God Isn't Dead" by Gertrude Behanna. Here Ms. Behanna talks to a church congregation about all of her past transgressions and regrets, while the audience finds some of her recovery quite funny. I cut up pieces of the audio and thought it would play nicely with cut up pieces of fashion magazines and junk mail.
This animation is currently on display in Woman Made Gallery's Consumer Culture show in Chicago, IL May 4th – June 21st, 2012.


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Zaxby's Introduces Dr Pepper To Beverage Lineup
Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS) has entered into a five-year agreement with Athens, Ga.-based Zaxby's. The company, a southeast favorite for Chicken Fingers and Wings, now offers Dr Pepper at its more than 565 locations across 13 states.
The agreement expands the availability of Dr Pepper to all current and future Zaxby's locations.
"We are continuously evaluating our menu to ensure we are offering our guests new and exciting options," said Zach McLeroy, chief executive officer and co-founder of Zaxby's. "The unique blend of flavors in Dr Pepper is the perfect addition to our menu, and we are delighted that our guests can now enjoy this beverage with their meal."
Dr Pepper is featured alongside Zaxby's popular boneless wings as part of the chain's current promotion."Zaxby's is in the same business we are – bringing great quality and flavor to our consumers," said Scott Johnson, senior vice president of fountain foodservice at DPS. "We are excited to pair Dr Pepper with Zaxby's delicious chicken and help deliver a great dining experience for their guests." About Zaxby's An alternative to fast food, Zaxby's offers its guests prepared-at-order Chicken Fingerz, Traditional or Boneless Wings, sandwiches, Zalads and Zappetizers, along with a variety of nine sauces ranging from Wimpy and Tongue Torch to Nuclear and Insane. Childhood friends Zach McLeroy and Tony Townley hatched the Athens, Ga.-based chain in 1990 to provide a fun, relaxing atmosphere that would keep guests coming back for more. The company ranked number seven in the 2012 Top 10 Excellent Large Fast-Food Chains With 500 Or More U.S. Units Quick-Track study published by Sandelman & Associates. The chain also ranked number five in the nation for total sales and number one in the chicken segment in the 2012 Top 150 Fast-Casual Chain Restaurant Report published by Technomic. Zaxby's operates more than 565 locations in 13 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. For more information, please visit zaxbys.com, facebook.com/zaxbys or follow on Twitter @Zaxbys. About Dr Pepper Snapple Group Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS) is a leading producer of flavored beverages in North America and the Caribbean. Our success is fueled by more than 50 brands that are synonymous with refreshment, fun and flavor. We have 6 of the top 10 non-cola soft drinks, and 13 of our 14 leading brands are No. 1 or No. 2 in their flavor categories. In addition to our flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, our portfolio includes 7UP, A&W, Canada Dry, Clamato, Crush, Hawaiian Punch, Mott's, Mr & Mrs T mixers, Peñafiel, Rose's, Schweppes, Squirt and Sunkist soda. To learn more about our iconic brands and Plano, Texas-based company, please visit DrPepperSnapple.com. For our latest news and updates, follow us at Facebook.com/DrPepperSnapple or Twitter.com/DrPepperSnapple.
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What is the ProviderOne interface?
How often does the ProviderOne interface take place?
What information is sent from ACES to ProviderOne?
What information is received from ProviderOne to ACES?
How do I access Third Party Liability Organization information?
How do I access Provider and Rate information?
What is the ProviderOne interface?
· The ProviderOne interface is an exchange of information between ACES and the Health and Recovery Services Administration's (HRSA) ProviderOne system.
· ProviderOne uses this information to authorize payment for medical bills from medical providers, generate reports, and obtain federal funding.
· ACES uses the data received from ProviderOne to automatically update the appropriate screens with the new or updated medical information data, Third Party Liability (TPL) data, provider data, and rate information.
How often does the ProviderOne interface take place?
· The ProviderOne interface takes place on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis depending on what client or provider information is being exchanged.
What information is sent from ACES to ProviderOne?
· The Eligibility Interface file contains client demographic, medical eligibility, spenddown, and TPL information.
o ACES sends this file to ProviderOne in the overnight batch process.
o The real-time version of this interface is sent throughout the day at approximately 15 minute intervals for clients who need medical services the same day their medical application is approved. See Initial Issuance and Finalize Application chapters.
What information is received from ProviderOne to ACES?
· The Daily Facility Updates file provides demographic and rate information for the various Long Term Care, Managed Care, and Take Charge medical providers.
o When new providers are added or changes are made to the information of existing providers, ACES updates the PROV screen with the new information.
o This file is received daily.
· The Client TPL Insurance file indentifies clients who have medical coverage through a third party, provides information about the insurance organization and other pertinent information related to the client's coverage.
o ACES updates the client's TPL1 screen with the current TPL information that is sent.
o Included in this TPL file is Medicare data (MEDA and MEDB) which is used to ensure clients are added or deleted from the State's Medicare Buy-In program.
♦ The Medicare Buy-in data received from ProviderOne automatically updates changes of Medicare Part A and Part B premium payment data on the TPL1 screen in the Paid By field.
♦ ACES also uses the transaction data to update clients' Medicare (Title XVIII) data.
o This interface file is received weekly.
· The Managed Care Updates file identifies recipients enrolling and dis-enrolling on the following Managed care programs: Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), Washington Medicaid Integration Project (WMIP), or Basic Health Plan Plus (BHPP) service providers.
o Information sent includes the client's enrollment date, provider name and phone number, disenrollment date and reason. If the client has and Managed Care information, the information will auto-populate on the client's MANC screen.
o This file is received monthly.
· The Insurance Organization file identifies all the Insurance Organizations and all their pertinent information.
o ACES updates the TPLC screen with the names, addresses, and carrier codes of all TPL carriers known to the state.
o This file is received monthly.
· The ProviderOne Web Service provides real-time information.
o This file populates the Client >>Medical Information page in aces.online. For more information see the Medical Information chapter.
o Data elements displayed are:
¨ ProviderOne ID number
¨ Medicare
¨ TPL Insurance
¨ Relative Care Placement Indicator
¨ Hospice Indicator
¨ Restriction Indicator
¨ DDD Client Indicator
o Managed Care Information:
¨ Health Plan
¨ Program
¨ Start Date
¨ End Date
How do I access Third Party Liability Organization information?
· TPL Organization information can be accessed using the Health Organization name or Health Organization code.
1. If you know the Organization name, from the LMEN screen:
o Enter [F – Health Insurance Orgs – By Name] in the Selection field.
o Enter the [Organization Name] in the Organization Name field.
2. Press <Enter> and the TPLL screen displays.
3. On the TPLL screen, enter a [Y] in the Sel field that corresponds to the Organization name, press <F3> and the TPLC screen displays.
1. If you know the Organization code, from the LMEN screen:
o Enter [G - Health Insurance Orgs – By Code] in the Selection field.
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Dangers of complacency in Wikipedia and search engines.
Granted, there's not many things more certain than death and taxes but I found one more: any time I started off a declaration with the phrases "Back in my day…" or "When I was YOUR age…" with one of my classes of Introduction to Writing & Reporting at the University of South Alabama, I could pretty much guarantee a room full of collective eye rolling. "Is that when you drove your Model T to school?" one of the class clowns would invariably smirk.
In this particular instance I was explaining to the room of Gen Y-ers that in my first job as a newspaper reporter I went to what is known as a public library and did research…in BOOKS! Well, they were largely unimpressed, and why shouldn't they be? For the uninitiated it's much easier to simply Google a topic or go to Wikipedia to get the information you need to write a fairly comprehensive story. The problem is that by no stretch of the imagination can that be considered "reporting" or "journalism." At best, it's simply laziness. At worst, it's plagiarism.
Google Journalism actually reared its ugly head when I was a judge for the Eddy Awards in 2010. One of my categories was association publications and I was perusing the pages of a travel association's magazine when I came across an article on European cruises. The alleged writer of the article was clearly guilty of not picking up the phone to find out more information and it was obvious by what I was reading; the story read like promotional copy gleaned from minute upon minute of research on the cruise line's website. Worse yet, it was terrible: it wasn't until five or six paragraphs into the piece that it stated exactly where the ships sailed to and from, pretty basic information, if you ask me. Not only was this lazy writer just Googling his research, he had never heard of our friend, "the inverted pyramid."
At the risk of being called a hypocrite, I must confess to my own dalliances of Googling info and putting it into a story. It occurred when I worked at a dysfunctional publishing company where the left hand (editorial) seldom if ever knew what the right hand (sales) was doing. One of the sales assistants walked into the editorial suite and asked if one of us could write up 1,200 words on skiing in West Virginia. I stupidly volunteered—I had neither skied nor been to West Virginia—because I thought I would have the luxury of time to make some calls and do some research. "When do you need it?" I asked. "Ummm, around lunch," was the reply. This editorial was to go around ads in a special advertising section in a national magazine so time was of the essence in order to meet the magazine's stringent deadline.
I called and emailed West Virginia's bureau of tourism. Nada. So in order to meet my deadline I had to resort to the very practice I loathed: Google journalism. Not a proud moment but I think I was able to put the info into my own voice enough so that it would not be a direct rip off of www.skiwestva.com or whatever site I came across. In this case, it was more of a challenge as a writer to take unfamiliar material and reinterpret it in your own voice…or at least that's how I justified it to myself at the time.
The best stories occur when you're able to get out there and meet and mingle with people and get the lowdown on what it is you're covering. As I told my students, you need to become an expert on what it is you're writing about so that the reader won't have any questions about the story they just read.
Google has its place, but mainly to find sources and background information. It is a crutch that threatens to retroactively cripple our industry, especially the next generation of budding journalists. Cue eye roll.
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The premier domestic league was already suspended indefinitely, after the removal of Mohamed Morsi as President – just weeks short of it's culmination.
Al Ahly and Zamalek were declared champions because they were top of their respective nine-team groups.
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The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) held a meeting with all the clubs to discuss the future of the league and they issued a written statement on Thursday saying they had asked the interior ministry to advise on the security situation.
Hassan Farid, EFA vice president, had earlier spoken of his desire to complete the league, but he said that security and the interests of Egypt was more important.
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Last season was cancelled because of the stadium tragedy in the northern city of Port Said, in which 74 spectators were killed and hundreds more were injured.
Many of the victims had died in a crush of people at the stadium as fans clashed as soon as the referee blew the final whistle after the February 2012 match, which saw home team al-Masry beat Cairo's al-Ahly 3-1.
Spectators were crushed when panicked crowds tried to escape from the stadium after a pitch invasion by supporters of Al-Masry.
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One of the most confusing, recurring Internet stories is the admonishment to protect the expiring 1965 Voting Rights Act. The last time that happened was in 2006 when the VRA was extended by Congress to 2031. When the law was extended, most African Americans breathed a sigh of relief and put concern for the law on the shelf — at least for 25 years.
Enter Shelby County, Ala. Shelby is exercising its privilege to challenge the constitutionality of the Voting Rights Act — at least Section 5 of the law. On Feb. 27, the Supreme Court will hear a challenge to the constitutionality of Section 5, which requires pre-clearance from the federal government before states can take action that might dilute the Black vote. If found constitutional, Section 5 would not be questioned again and remain in effect until 2031.
Section 5 was originally put into place in states that historically and specifically had laws hindering the Black vote. These were the states that had the insidious reputation for a test or device restricting the opportunity to register and vote. States currently under Section 5 include Alabama, Alaska, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina. Notoriously, African American voters in these (and other) states were prevented from registering to vote or voting based upon race-based obstruction. Examples of questions asked of African Americans in Alabama included: Naming all 67 county judges in the state, naming the date on which Oklahoma was admitted to the Union and declaring how many bubbles are in a bar of soap. There were, of course, exceptions for whites preventing their requirement to test.
State Sen. Hank Sanders, who represents Alabama's 23rd Senate District (Selma), believes Section 5 has been called into question because of President Barack Obama's political success. If Section 5 is declared unconstitutional, states would have the power to dilute the Black vote through redistricting. As illustrated by the recent redistricting efforts of Republican legislators in Virginia, if Section 5 is declared unconstitutional, the repercussions of such a decision would be regressive and more widespread than in those few states where it's now enforced.
Let's be clear. The Republican message has proven incapable of garnering sufficient support to win a race at the national level. I don't know if their indignity is piqued by losing the presidency to the same Democrat twice or whether they seem irrationally incensed because that Democrat is African American. Whatever the reason, before and after the November 2012 Election, Republicans have shown their inclination and willingness to subvert the intent and spirit of the Constitution to gain a political advantage.
We've seen the overt efforts of the Republican Ohio Secretary of State to disenfranchise African American voters with the disparate application of voting laws and the orchestration of the reduction of early voting opportunities. We witnessed the Republican governor of Florida unsuccessfully engage in voter obstruction efforts designed to have the effect of reducing the impact and number of African American and Hispanic voters. We viewed the televised statement of the Pennsylvania Republican Party Chair when he declared that the voter identification law passed in that state would guarantee a Romney victory in Pennsylvania. Recently, we were informed that the Republican-run Virginia Senate used political trickery to gerrymander a new pro-Republican district in their state. There is no question about the Republican assault against our vote.
The immediate question that most readers of this column will ask is, "What can I do?"
The Supreme Court will hear the case for Section 5 on Feb. 27. I am asking that you show your concern by joining us in front of the Supreme Court at 10 a.m. that day to demonstrate (to the Justices) the significance of their decision.
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I made this largely because it matched the ingredients I had on hand. And it was okay, but the tomato basically overwhelmed the rest of the dish. Perhaps that is what it tastes like. Not a bad meal, just not very exciting.
Wow! I didn't think this would be so incredible since it's so simple. But it's fantastic! Excellent flavor and not too soupy. I didn't have mace and allspice, so I used dill instead which was great. I also cooked it for about 45 minutes instead of 30. I definitely will make this again.
I must have done something wrong but this did not taste that great to me. I made it for a large family dinner and I couldn't even get half of them to touch it. Might try again, but really wasn't impressed the first time around.
I used two small broilers, cut into eighths, because I couldn't find a 4 lb fryer. The dish was really easy and turned out great. For the leftovers I just put everything in a soup pot and added two cups of water. I think the chicken was even tastier the second time around.


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Agent McClure earns statewide honor
Every afternoon when my mail gets delivered, I can't help but notice how few junk letters I receive. I get a couple of bills, a magazine, the occasional package and maybe a solicitation from a local business or two. That's it. A few years ago I got piles of paper every day. The bulk of junk mail today is sent electronically.
American farmers and ranchers literally help feed the world by producing a bounty of agricultural products.
Tymchuk honored as '40 Under 40,' and area featured in Georgia Trend
Back in the day, if you wanted Internet access, you needed an Ethernet connection; you were tethered to a cable. Then came wireless Internet or Wi-Fi. It's also called WLAN or Wireless LAN, which is Wireless Local Area Network. The technical term for it is 802.11, which is the set of standards for wireless in the 2.4-5 GHz frequency bands.
The end of summer has brought a big drop in metro Gainesville's unemployment rate, down almost a full percentage point to 6.6 percent.
It seems no matter where you are in Georgia, solar power is getting more popular. I was recently with co-workers in Habersham County and we took a look at a farm where solar panels had been installed. It was a great operation, and the farmer seemed well pleased with his investment.
Small Business Center offers workshops for new ventures
Gainesville's title as "Poultry Capital of the World" now will include a locally produced taste of Russia.
Road Atlanta's upcoming Petit Le Mans on Oct. 16-19 is considered the largest international sporting event in Georgia, welcoming its legions of fans to stay, play and spend in the area.
Agriculture in Georgia is a complicated and interwoven industry. When one segment is affected by a downturn, another segment typically is quick to follow. But the same is true when positive changes occur.
Davis joins insurance division for The Norton Agency
The last three computers I worked on all needed to be retired, replaced or used for target practice. There comes a time when it's simply no longer cost-effective to keep your old XP relic running, no matter how much you like it.
DULUTH - State officials have announced that a Chinese information technology company is planning to open a research and development center in metro Atlanta.
Gainesville's Pope named among top 100 trial lawyers
Lula farmer re-elected to AgGeorgia board of directors
If your computer is more than 4 years old, chances are you've considered replacing it.
Center for Pediatrics adds 2 pediatricians
Obesity Solutions welcomes a new bariatric surgeon
Medical Center recognized for cardiac arrest data work
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Dalai Lama Heading Canada Mission to Beijing
NOTE: I am planning to send this petition to the Prime Minister on June 16th. So, if you agree with the sentiment, please sign before June 15th. This petition is aimed primarily at Canadian residents (citizens and landed immigrants). But others are welcome to sign. WHEREAS: There is growing international discontent about the government of China's human rights record in the year the Olympic Games will be held in Beijing; and WHEREAS: Canada (and other nations) continue to urge Chinese authorities to at least 'talk' to the Dalai Lama about the future of Tibet; and WHEREAS: We, the undersigned, firmly believe the Government of Canada wishes to send our concerns to the Government of China in a forceful manner; and WHEREAS: The Dalia Lama was named an honorary citizen of Canada in 2006 (one of only three individuals to ever receive the honor); WE ACCORDINGLY URGE PRIME MINISTER HARPER TO NAME THE DALAI LAMA TO BE THE 'HONORARY' HEAD OF CANADA'S DIPLOMATIC DELEGATION TO THE OPENING CEREMONIES OF THE GAMES. Even if the Dalai Lama is unable to attend the ceremonies in person (possibly because of either security concerns or visa restrictions), such an honorary appointment would demonstrate Canada's firm resolve on human rights issues in China. Should he actually attend, it would give Chinese authorities a 'face-saving' way to meet with him. (Such discussions, after all, would be with a representative of Canada). ACCORDINGLY, MR HARPER: We, the undersigned, urge you to adopt this course of action as a constructive way to express Canada's determination to the international spotlight on human rights in China.
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I'm a total whore for oversize mail. Whenever the doorbell rings, I'll step on my kid's neck to be the first in the house with access to the daily parcels. But imagine my chagrin one recent Monday morning when I opened my latest FedEx delivery and saw Filmmaking for Dummies staring up at me. The mind reeled, the ego sank, and the only thought I could formulate was ''F---ing Affleck...'' It was only as I was packaging up a copy of ''Surviving Cinematic Bombs for Dummies'' to shoot back at him that I recalled accepting a book review assignment from Entertainment Weekly. Ah. Of course.
Like herpes or the Force, the ''For Dummies'' series will be with us always. Launched back in 1991 with ''DOS for Dummies,'' the series has sold millions of copies and includes among its authors Andy Rathbone (1995's ''Windows for Dummies''), who famously befriended Cameron Crowe during Crowe's semester-long undercover stint at the San Diego-area Clairemont High and wound up as the template for Mark ''Rat'' Ratner in ''Fast Times at Ridgemont High.''
Now joining that list of Dummies is Bryan Michael Stoller, whom the book jacket describes as an ''award-winning filmmaker.'' You might remember his emotional, Halle Berry-like acceptance speech when he bagged the Bravo Award at the Burbank International Children's Film Festival back in 2001 for his Yasmine Bleeth starrer, ''Undercover Angel.'' Or perhaps you've seen one of his ''over 80 productions,'' including brief film parodies for ABC's Don Rickles-hosted ''Foul-Ups, Bleeps & Blunders'' or his short ''The Linda Blair Witch Project,'' which depicted the actress famous for her innovative use of a crucifix as being possessed not by Satan, but instead by -- get ready for hilarity -- famous comedians.
No? Me neither. One can't help but be suspicious of any author with such a résumé penning a tutorial on filmmaking. Even his pipeline project doesn't inspire much confidence: ''They Cage the Animals at Night,'' a feature he's codirecting with Michael Jackson (yes, THAT Michael Jackson).
So it was a complete shock, then, that I found ''Filmmaking for Dummies'' such a thorough and informative read: a complete A-to-Z that demystifies not only production, but pre-and post-production as well. Stoller paints a picture of filmmaking so basic that you'd have to be not just a dummy but completely brain-dead if you're unable to make your own movie after closing the book. Indeed, even though I've directed six films, it was Stoller's book that finally taught me the differences between a medium lens and a long lens. And, mind you, I've worked with Oscar-winning cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond.
From screenwriting to casting to blocking to digital production to distribution, Stoller so completely inspires confidence in one's own ability to capture movie magic that you forgive him for clunky jokes like ''The only actors who probably don't need a professional headshot are those auditioning for the role of the headless horseman in 'Sleepy Hollow!'''
Not that the book teaches you how to make a good movie. (Hell, I'm still hoping someone writes that book, as I could use the help.) That's up to the filmmaker. But Stoller's easy-to-follow prose gets you over the first 100 mechanical hurdles if you haven't got the bank to attend film school or you're too intimidated by the wrath of the ever-excitable Chris Moore on HBO's ''Project Greenlight.''
If I had any bone to pick with Stoller, it's his overuse of massive studio productions such as ''Spider-Man'' and ''Catch Me if You Can'' as models, as opposed to, say, I don't know...''Clerks.'' Anyone turning to this book is learning to crawl, and dangling such heady, polished fare seems a bit pie-in-the-sky. Also, in a section on pitching, Stoller commits another cardinal sin by invoking the ghost of Tim Robbins with the ''Player''-like suggestion to ''identify your film with other successful films,'' stating ''My own comedy parody 'Miss Cast Away' crosses 'Cast Away' with 'Miss Congeniality,' along with the crazy humor of 'Scary Movie' and 'Austin Powers.' Now doesn't that paint a successful picture?'' Frankly, no.
But that aside, ''Filmmaking for Dummies'' is fairly indispensable for any wannabe Sundancer who's got a dollar (or 20,000) and a dream. Now if only the guy could bang out ''Separating 'Jersey Girl' From the Disastrous Fallout of 'Gigli' for Dummies.'' There's a book a brother could really use.


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Move Made to Impeach President Tim Lim
ITHACA, NY – On the evening of Tuesday, March 1st, three members of the Cornell Democrats executive board met to discuss an issue whose response, if not itself the catalyst for what was to come, would be a major step in changing the face of campus politics. The three decided that the time had come to exercise their right to impeach another member of the executive board.
The Democrats' constitution lays-out a basic guideline for how the process should take place: 'Any officer negligent in his/ her duties may be removed by a unanimous vote of the remaining executive board members.' While vague, it outlines a fairly simple procedure. What followed, however, was anything but.
During the course of their discussions on the potential impeachment of Cornell Democrats President Tim Lim, Vice President Mitch Fagen says that he decided that in order to maintain the legitimacy of the process, a discussion of the issue at a general meeting was necessary. In the hours before the meeting, Fagen and others contacted a sizable group of people, some of whom had attended meetings in the past, and some of whom had rarely done so. They were all told that something important was going to happen and their presence would be helpful. Thus, it came to be that in a room that generally holds about 20 people on Wednesday afternoons for Democrats meetings, at least double that number packed the Music Room in Willard Straight Hall to witness what was so important.
In the interim, the Cornell Daily Sun also got wind of the importance of the meeting and sent a reporter. While the reporter was asked to leave for part of the meeting so that discussion could take place freely, someone in the room had recorded the conversation and passed it onto the Sun. The author of the article from March 3rd, Michael Morisy, would only say that it was recorded by a person in the room and not a recording device left there.
When Lim entered the room on that Wednesday, he passed comment on the large number of people in the room but claims that he had no idea what was about to happen. After speaking briefly on unrelated matters, Fagen took the floor.
He addressed the group, telling them that he had discussed with other executive board members, Secretary Treasurer Jamie Gullen and Director of Fundraising Tory Lauterbach, several issues that he felt made Lim unfit for the job and describing his reasons for bringing the issue to a general meeting.
Fagen outlined charges of voter fraud in the Student Assembly elections as the primary reason for believing that Lim should be impeached; in an interview he said that he could not 'in good conscience' continue to work with Lim. Fagen, Gullen, and Lauterbach further accused Lim of keeping the executive board out of important discussions like the organization of Howard Dean's visit to campus. Lauterbach told Turn Left that Lim had given out positions to people without regard for who ended-up filling the various roles. Lauterbach cited the fact that Nina Fixell, Director of Public Relations, had not served her job, but, instead, Steve Grossman, the Director of Speakers, was given many of Fixell's responsibilities.
Seemingly for the first time, the legitimacy of several members of the executive board was brought into question. The constitution states, 'A majority vote elected executive board shall be charged with overseeing the day to day operations [of the club],' yet several members of the executive board had not been elected. In fact, only Lim, Fagen, Gullen, and Fixell had been elected; the three remaining members wereappointed by the elected board.
The appointments were problematic to say the least. At the meeting, Gullen shared that she had been elected to the position of Secretary / Treasurer last spring. She had discussed with Lim several times over the course of her one-year tenure what to do about writing-up a budget and dealing with finances. She said that each time she was told not to worry about it until the deadline for submitting budgets had already passed. Gullen later discovered that she was not listed on the Student Activities website as treasurer; instead, Grossman was listed. Lim does not deny that he subverted Gullen's position; he told TL that Grossman 'had more experience' because he was on SAFC and so was asked to take care of the Democrats' budget. Randy Lariar, who was later listed on the website as the treasurer, says that he never acted in any capacity as the same. (Unlike Grossman, Lariar was not on the SAFC, though he is a member of the Student Assembly and Lim's Students First ticket.) Where Lim and Gullen differ is that Lim claims to have told the executive board who, despite 'one or two complaints,' tacitly agreed that it was okay; Gullen says that she was never told.
The Howard Dean event was another point of contention. Lauterbach says that she spoke to administrators who said that the event was not run properly, and the administration was basically left in the dark. While Lauterbach said that the event could have been held at a larger venue if the right people had been involved, Lim maintains that he contacted the Statler and the administration several times, but they refused to allow the event to take place there as it would interfere with classes.
While there were many accusations made at Lim about the Democrats, the most heated issue seems to have been that of the Student Assembly elections. Lim's ticket has long been associated with the Cornell Democrats, and many at the meeting felt that this association was hurtful to the organization. Fagen, Gullen, and Lauterbach all told TL that, to varying degrees, they hope that the Cornell Democrats will stay out of the Student Assembly.
Throughout the discussion, members of the audience questioned the motivation behind bringing these issues up at that particular meeting, one week before elections. Fagen said that as soon as they had ample evidence to go ahead with the impeachment, they did; he said that he 'wasn't going to do him [Lim] a favor by waiting one week.' Neither Fagen nor Gullen was running for Student Assembly, but Lauterbach was running for Class of 2006 Council. Lauterbach agrees that the timing was poor, especially for her situation, but Fagen organized the proceedings.
After about an hour of discussion where it seemed that most of the audience agreed that it was not the appropriate day to vote on impeaching Lim, Lim finally conceded to Fagen. The mood in the room indicated that most would be open to waiting a week for Lim to have an opportunity to bring his own friends to the meeting, but Lim decided that he would resign because it would be impossible for the executive board to work together in any capacity in the future as tensions between them were so high. The conversation that ensued questioned when the right moment for Lim to release his resignation would be. Everyone in the room was very cognizant of the looming elections, as this was just under a week before the Student Assembly elections. The decision was made that Lim would resign, and that evening, he sent an e-mail to the Cornell Democrats e-mail list, informing them of the same.
The final decisions of the quorum were to dissolve the Cornell Democrats executive board and to hold elections two weeks from that day on March 16th.
Sam Buffone, who, despite having worked on Senator Kerry's campaign last semester, has admittedly only attended two meetings of the Democrats this year. Buffone is running against Fagen for the office of President; both have made it very clear in their platforms that they want to distance themselves from the Cornell Democrats of this year. The only student running for a Democrats position who also ran for Student Assembly is Randy Lariar who is running for Vice President.
Elections for the new executive board are this Wednesday, and it will certainly be a turning-point for the club with Lim, president for the last two years, no longer in the driver seat.