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Kendrick Lamar - Swimming Pools (Drank)
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Kid Cudi ft. King Chip - Just What I Am
Update: Click "Watch Video" above to view the Just What I Am video. Mobile users can scroll down. Late last month, Kid Cudi reappeared on hip-hop's radar as he rode around with Hit-Boy in his Old School Caddy and now the...Read More
Tyga ft. 2 Chainz - Do My Dance
The sun rises in the east, the seasons change, the moon waxes and wanes and Tyga releases new stripper anthems. Mr. Rack City himself is back and diving right into that Magic City rap style with new banger Do My Dance, which...Read More
Wiz Khalifa ft. Project Pat - Still Got It
With material featuring Three 6 Mafia founding member Juicy J and now Memphis icon Project Pat, I really wouldn't be surprised if Wiz Khalifa became the honorary third member of Three 6 Mafia or an equally iconic Southern...Read More
Rick Ross ft. Dr. Dre & Jay-Z - 3 Kings
You've got to hand it to Rick Ross, the man certainly knows how to stay in the news. For the Bawse's latest headline grabber he puts together what, judging by the names on the marquee alone, has to be considered one of the...Read More
DJ Khaled ft. Scarface, Nas & DJ Premier - Hip Hop
I won't front, I've haven't exactly been easy on DJ Khaled over the years, but the man might have just bought himself a lifetime pass from hip-hop heads for this new Hip-Hop joint. Featuring more hall-of-fame talent than the...Read More
50 Cent ft. Dr. Dre & Alicia Keys - New Day
I will admit that while 50 Cent taking on Alicia Keys' uber-uplifting New Day was a bit of a shock to the system, the end result is a quite noteworthy single. On top of a feature verse from Dr. Dre, New Day is said to have...Read More
Kelly Rowland ft. Lil Wayne - ICE
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2 Chainz ft. Kanye West - Birthday Song
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Chris Brown ft. Snoop Dogg & 2 Chainz - Oh Yeah
With his fifth studio album release just around the corner, Chris Breezy is unleashing yet another fresh single--this time, one that didn't make it onto the LP. Previously released to the 'net in an unfinished form, the...Read More
Jeremih ft. Gucci Mane & 2 Chainz - Outta Control
With the release of his newest mixtape Late Nights set for this week, Chicago crooner Jeremih is ready to Keep It Moving with yet another single from the project. For sultry tune Outta Control, Late Night's last featured song...Read More
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That's right, ladies and gentlemens: tomorrow morning I'll be up with the sparrows to fly to lovely San Francisco, California for the Alternative Press Expo. I've never been to San Francisco, although I was born in the vicinity. Which reminds me, I'd better let my brother know I'll be in that vicinity or I'll get in trouble. But back to business!
I've never done a show on the West Coast, and I hear that APE is a bad one for sales. So I am going to be super hungry for sales out there, come and see my hunger face. I'll be bringing:
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AND all my diary originals, all of which are pretty small (4.25″ x 5.125″), but nicely done. They're all in the vicinity of $10 a piece, with a few of my favorites at $15-20.
AND a bunch of other original artwork. Let's do it! If you're in the vicinity this weekend, come and see me at Table 337, I'll be all hooked up with my Double Fine bros Scott Campbell, Nathan Stapley, Tasha Harris, and Gabe Miller! Plus only half the entire room away from my sainted publisher, Koyama Press (Table 728) and my other sainted publisher Adhouse Books (330). Oh snap! That means Chris isn't far away from me, that's coooool.
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2012 October 18-21 ANA US Coins Signature Auction - Dallas #1175
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1796 Dime, Richly Toned MS64, JR-61796 10C MS64 NGC. JR-6, R.3. U.S. dime coinage began in 1796, while half dime coinage commenced in 1794. The first circulating dime design, which this piece represents, is a Draped Bust (1796-1807), 15 Star obverse type, combined with the Small Eagle reverse, which would last only through 1797.
Strong Reflectivity in the Fields
Strong Reflectivity in the Fields
The present JR-6 dime, certified at the near-Gem level by NGC, is a variety easily identified by the wide LIBERTY on the obverse, Obverse 5 in the John Reich Collectors Society dime book and the only one that shows no letters touching in LIBERTY. This obverse has been called the "Hyphenated Date" for the long die crack running horizontally through the 1 and 7 in the date, quite heavy on this piece. In later die states, as here, a second vertical crack progresses from the rim upward through the ball of the 9 and the left side of its loop to the bust, ending at the lower drapery folds. Another runs left from the 1 into the field near star 1. Three cracks emanate from star 4 to the rear of Liberty's hair, and yet another from star 8 to the hair. A curious small depression in the left field near those numerous die cracks at star 4 may be either some anomaly that was in the die, or a bulge in the planchet itself; it is difficult to determine the source.
The reverse shows a leaf tip under the left side of the second T in STATES, and leaves touch the first A, the R, and the I, all in AMERICA. The reverse die state is late as well, with the most prominent crack running from the upper eagle's breast through the left (facing) wing, the upper left wreath, to the rim between S and T in STATES. Other small die cracks appear.
This piece is interesting due to the advanced die states observed, but it is also quite lovely from an aesthetic viewpoint, with much prooflike reflectivity throughout the fields on both sides. The John Reich book comments that early strikes are prooflike; perhaps the dies could have been repolished at some point (or used more than once). Moderate patina is deeper on the obverse, a mix of blue, green, and pink at the center, while the reverse shows more pinkish-gold at the center. A small planchet indent appears on the reverse between the left stem and lowest leaf, and a couple of other minor contact marks are in keeping with the grade.
The strike is meticulous, bringing up a wealth of detail on Liberty's hair, the star centrils, the eagle's breast (even in the often-weak center), and the denticles as well. It is difficult to say if this piece was intended as a presentation strike or not, but the reflective surfaces display marvelous quality in any case.
The last JR-6 in this grade that we offered, an MS64 PCGS example, traded hands at $69,000 (Long Beach Signature, Heritage, 2/2012, lot 3304).(Registry values: P7) (NGC ID# 236B, PCGS# 4461)
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|William (Bil) Bruno - District #1
|William (Bil) Bruno
|481 W Half Moon Way, Chandler, AZ 85225
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|Insurance Broker, and Risk Management Consultant/Johnson Insurance Services
|Previous Occupations:
|Phoenix College, Associate Arts
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|Wife Patti 40 years, son Willie, daughters Wendy and Kristi. All married and live in Chandler. Grandchildren: Zachery, Jack Miles and Kali
|How long have you lived in Arizona?
|Since the beginning
|What is your party registration and how long have you been registered as a member of that party?
|Republican, 10 years or so
|Previous public offices you have sought/held:
|Ran for legislature in early 1990's and Maricopa Community College District Board in 1994 or something like that. Lost both races.
|Civic organizations in which you have been active?
|Rainbow Acres Ranch for Adults with Development Disabilities, Valley
Forward Association, Improving ChanderlArea Neighborhoods (ICAN). Various citizen's commissions and study committees for City of Chandler.
|Are you using public funds in your campaign?
|Do you have any sort of a criminal record or any outstanding civil judgments? Please be specific.
|What is the best piece of political advice you ever received?
|Keep speeches short.
|What character trait best serves a public official?
|What character flaw most harms a public official?
|The arrogance of power.
|What is your favorite book (besides a spiritual text)?
|A Prayer for Owen Meany
|What is your favorite place in Arizona?
|Downtown Chandler
|Which Arizona political figure past or present do you most admire and why?
|I most admire my wife, Patti Bruno. She served without personal political agenda or ambition for 12 years including the Chandler School District Board and Chandler City Council. She was respected by both sides during a few years that that the City Council was divided with bitter confrontations among some of its members. She always tried to do what was right for the community and has served as leader of many service organizations and foundations.
|Why do you want to serve on the Maricopa Integrated Health System's Special Health Care District Board? What types of experiences have you had that would serve you well on the board?
|I strongly believe that the District is critical to maintaining and eventually solving the crises of Maricopa County�s strained healthcare network of physicians and hospitals. I have found service on the District board to be exciting and very rewarding.
What types of experiences have you had that would serve you well on the board? I was born and grew up in Central Phoenix. My professional background with a certification in Healthcare Risk Management has proved helpful. A large integrated health care system is a very complex organization. It can take years to fully understand quality improvement, finance, medical staff relationships and health plan operations. The 8 years I�ve spent on the old County Hospital Board and then as elected Board member represent thousands of hours of study, experience and work leading the health system.
|How would you help guide MIHS through problems the hospital system has faced with accreditation problems with the national accrediting body, The Joint Commission? Do you believe MIHS should continue to seek accreditation through The Joint Commission?
|The Board must focus on quality and each board member should commit to gain the special expertise in this area through training and education. It needs to hold management accountable for results. As a current board member I have made �passing� JCAHO our first priority in quality. We require review of hundreds of medical files each month to determine our compliance with standards, Then those results are reported and discussed at every regular board meeting. I believe the outdated facilities we utilize create difficulties for our clinical operations but I proposed and supported accelerating our technology initiative to install an electronic medical record system. This will provide a great benefit to our physicians and nurses and have a very positive impact on our documentation.
Do you believe MIHS should continue to seek accreditation through The Joint Commission? Yes, we need to stay with JCAHO until we receive a clean or unconditional accreditation. After we have our system operating to such a high level, we can consider alternatives that will bring independent and outside surveys to the Board and public.
|Do you believe MIHS needs a new hospital? If so, how would you propose funding it?
|Yes, we do need a new hospital. If we are successful in achieving the full federal Disproportionate Share (DSH) funding, we should be able to finance it out of our operations. If not, I have proposed a phased development plan, starting with a new Burn-Trauma- Emergency Center on our current campus. In about four years, we should be able to plan to build a new patient tower.
|Do you believe MIHS should partner with University of Arizona on a downtown hospital? Why or why not?
|Maybe, but only if we can structure a fair �deal� for the healthcare district and the extra costs of building adjacent to the medical school are justified. I do have concerns for accessibility to our campus for our patients and their families. The congestion and potential problems for emergency response vehicles and helicopters have to be considered.
|Would you support continuing the property tax that helps provide funding for MIHS?
|Yes, although if we do receive the DSH funds, we may be able to back off the property tax once we bring our facilities and technology current.
|What is your position on disproportionate share funding? Who do you believe should receive the bulk of this money - MIHS or the state?
|I believe the District should receive the bulk of these funds. I am also in favor of keeping the other hospitals at their current level of funding.
|Are there healthcare, management or other issues that you believe have been overlooked that are important to the system?
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Northwest Arkansas Economy Showing Growth
Unemployment Rate Lower Than Last Year
Posted: July 31, 2013 at 5 a.m.
The area's unemployment hit 5.7 percent in June, slightly up from the 5.6 percent posted in May, according to a monthly report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rate improved over the 5.9 percent the area recorded in June 2012.
By The Numbers
June Unemployment Rates
• Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers: 5.7 percent
• Fort Smith: 7.7 percent
• Hot Springs: 7.7 percent
• Jonesboro: 7.2 percent
• Little Rock-Conway: 6.7 percent
• Pine Bluff: 10.1 percent
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Report: Red Sox Talking With Tino Martinez As Hitting Coach
According to reports, the Red Sox have spoken to former Yankees slugger Tino Martinez about their open hitting coach position.
Peter Gammons On Felger & Mazz: Divide Exists Between Bobby Valentine, Red Sox Coaches
Peter Gammons of MLB.com joined Felger and Massarotti to talk some Boston Red Sox and the perception of their "toxic" clubhouse.
Red Sox Announce Major League Coaching Staff
The Boston Red Sox announced their 2012 Major League coaching staff on Friday, with some familiar faces sticking around with Bobby Valentine for next season.
Red Sox Set To Name Bob McClure New Pitching Coach
The Boston Red Sox are expected to name Bob McClure their new pitching coach.
Bogar, Tuck Staying, Hale Leaving Red Sox Bench
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Influx of immigrant children sends feds scrambling
By Susan Carroll | May 1, 2012 | Updated: May 1, 2012 10:26pm
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In this April 19, 2011, file photo, a member of the National Guard checks on his colleague inside a Border Patrol Skybox near the Hidalgo International Bridge in Hidalgo, Texas. An unprecedented surge of children caught trudging through South Texas scrublands or crossing at border ports of entry without their parents has sent government and nonprofit agencies that handle their shelter, legal representation and reunifications scrambling to expand their services.
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An undated handout photo of a Lackland Air Force Base dormitory being used for children who crossed the border alone. In April, 2012, federal officials began housing 200 illegal immigrant children at the base, turning a vacant dormitory that was once the living quarters of basic training recruits into an emergency shelter for young illegal immigrants. (Office of Public Affairs, Administration for Children and Families via The New York Times) -- EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Photo By Eric Gay/.
File - In this June 8, 2011, file photo, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents patrol along the Rio Grande near Penitas, Texas. An unprecedented surge of children caught trudging through South Texas scrublands or crossing at border ports of entry without their parents has sent government and nonprofit agencies that handle their shelter, legal representation and reunifications scrambling to expand their services.
A sharp influx of undocumented immigrant children in recent months has severely strained the federal government's capacity to provide them with shelter, leaving hundreds of children sleeping on cots in gymnasiums and in an Air Force dormitory in Texas.
More than 5,200 undocumented children and youths without parents or legal guardians in the U.S. were turned over to the Office of Refugee Resettlement in the first six months of this fiscal year - a 93 percent increase over the same time period last year, according to government data.
Kenneth Wolfe, a spokesman for the resettlement agency, said officials are at a loss to explain the reason for the increase in unaccompanied youths, who typically are held in the government-contracted shelters while their immigration cases are pending, unless the government can find a relative or custodian to take custody of them.
While the number of children and teens in the agency's custody has soared, overall arrests of illegal immigrants have declined to lows not seen since the 1970s, government data shows.
Most of the children are from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, and immigrant advocates who work closely with them said they have not identified significant changes in their reasons for coming to the U.S.
Federal officials have scrambled to find enough beds to accommodate the influx, creating five temporary shelters in Texas, including a dormitory on San Antonio's Lackland Air Force Base that holds 200 children.
The gymnasiums of two shelters for immigrant children in Harlingen also have been used as temporary housing, state records show.
Some immigrant advocates worried that the "surge" shelters may not meet with the stringent requirements outlined in federal law and in a class-action lawsuit from 1985, which set specific, minimum standards for the care of undocumented children and teens.
"When we hit these kinds of numbers, it's important that the standards not slip because we are in triage mode," said Wendy Young, the executive director for Kids in Need of Defense, a nonprofit in Washington, D.C., that matches pro bono attorneys with immigrant children and youths.
In a statement, federal officials said the shelters follow the same guidelines as licensed child care facilities in Texas. The children have their own beds, access to a phone to contact family members, three meals and two snacks daily, onsite medical professionals, showers, restrooms, clean clothes and recreation time, officials said.
Lauren Fisher, a project coordinator with the South Texas Pro Bono Asylum Representation Project, said the temporary shelters cover basic services, but may not offer the same depth of care as in a normal shelter, such as mental health services and education.
"It is a stress to the entire system," Fisher said. "I think everyone is doing what they can to accommodate, but it is certainly not ideal."
Federal officials said they have identified an additional 850 permanent beds that will be available by mid-June, and plan to phase out the temporary shelters by the end of the summer.
BCFS Health and Human Services, a nonprofit organization, has submitted plans with the state for a new facility in Baytown that could add 168 permanent beds.
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You've dipped in its cool waters and tasted its farm-fresh bounty, but we've saved what is, arguably, Vermont's best for last. While most of us think pastoral landscape, anyone with a lick of French will tell you that Vermont means, quite literally, Green Mountains. Today you'll journey to Stowe — the very heart of this state's evergreen kingdom. Nestled under towering Mount Mansfield (Vermont's highest peak, at 4,393 feet), the road to Stowe village is half the fun. First, fuel up with maple lattes and a French Dip at Sneakers Bistro in Winooski. The battered croissant, stuffed with scrambled eggs and ham, is a two-handed gourmet feast that's sure to keep you motoring through the morning.
Make your way to Route 15 East, winding lazily through rural Underhill, and drawing ever-nearer Mansfield 's imposing massif. Between stunning mountain views, you'll pass custom lamp-makers and irresistible farm stands. Grab a gourd for grandma, before detouring to Boyden Valley Winery in Cambridge. Oh yes, oenophiles — thousands of miles from Napa — can find solace even in these northern climes! The fourth-generation vineyard owes its harvest to rich soil outlying the nearby Lamoille River. Enjoy their fresh pâté, while sipping Cayuga — a hardy, white grape — then pick up a bottle of Boyden's signature Ice wine for the journey home. Harvested in small batches at below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, this sugar-rich libation is excellent with sweets, or as dessert itself; a true Vermont specialty. Continue up Route 108 — affectionately known as the Notch Road — to the back side of Mansfield, where you'll catch breathtaking alpine views while snaking through the mountain pass. The zigzag alone will keep drivers on their toes, and makes for the day's first thrill.
Trapp Family Lodge
Quaint though it seems, Stowe is a world-class resort town, ranked among the nation's best in dining and outdoor activity. And while its fearsome Front Four won't be open to skiers for another month or two, there's plenty to explore in this small, deceptively active area. Whether it's handmade furniture, blown glass, or custom jewelry, you'll find the shopping here to be vintage Vermont . Indeed, no two stores are the same. As locals like to say: "Chains" are for tires in winter. After stocking up on paintings and country pottery, cool your heels at the Trapp Family Lodge — one of New England's most treasured destinations. Home to Austria's Von Trapp family (who famously inspired The Sound of Music) the Lodge offers relaxing meadow views and a delightfully European menu. Indulge in a late-morning brew and sweet apple strudel at their Austrian Tea Room, or munch on exotic spreads like pumpernickel Braunschweiger (pork liverwurst).
There are also wine tastings through October — a fabulous way to brush up on your Côtes du Rhône. Of course, no visit to the nation's dairy capital would be complete without a stop at Ben & Jerry's famed ice cream factory, on Route 100 in neighboring Waterbury. Purveyors of super-premium flavors like Cherry Garcia, the headquarters hosts lighthearted 30-minute tours, seven days a week. So reward yourself with laughs and an après cone at their scoop shop. Seasonal purists can also nosh on sinful confections just down the road at Cold Hollow Cider Mill, where hot cinnamon-cider donuts and crisply-pressed apples are a true hallmark of autumn.
If you fancy a more robust outing, Stowe can oblige. With lifts running into October, and hiking trails open year-round, there are several ways to Vermont's storied roof. Ascend by gondola to the Cliff House, for wine pairings, seasonal game and deck seating at 3,600 feet. Then scramble to the summit itself, where you'll spy peregrine falcons soaring below. A word of caution, though: New England's weather at elevation is capricious — even in mild months — so pack a jacket and watch for fast moving clouds.
Adrenaline junkies can raise the ante by riding the steeps of neighboring Spruce Peak, via the region's only Alpine Slide. Parallel concrete chutes send thrill-seekers plunging nearly half a mile, in what's undoubtedly the resort's fastest descent (at least until snowfall). Still too tame? Why not grow wings for an hour and kiss the sky? For an unforgettable adventure, let Stowe Soaring pilot you on a breathless glider flight high above the scenic mountains. It may just prove to be the capstone of your trip.
Not into heights? No problem. While daredevils play, those in need of pampering can slip into a robe and indulge for an afternoon at Stowe's elite Top Notch Spa. Nothing whispers luxury like cold cosmos and a body treatment – and this oasis offers both. Call ahead for one of their signature sessions (like the blissful, 50-minute Four Hand Massage), and learn to enjoy the great indoors.
No doubt famished, sojourn over to Hen of the Wood, which puts you conveniently on the road back to Burlington. Tucked beside a tumbling mountain brook, this refurbished 19th century grist mill exudes rustic elegance. Warm up with a decadent wild mushroom tartine, but don't miss Chef Warnstedt's pan-seared gnocchi. Each tiny forkful is a rich marriage of sheep's milk, red pepper, and pine nuts. Sophisticated diners can also choose to journey further north, where Richmond's The Kitchen Table Bistro promises excellent haute-country cuisine. Grilled rabbit and savory, short rib poutine (a twist on the Québécois staple) will have you dismissing fast food forever. This is what Vermont tastes like.
From its unmatched cheddars and bright maple foliage, to shimmering Lake Champlain, few states enjoy Vermont's natural riches. Its bucolic landscape beckons year round, but is best experienced in autumn, when majestic Adirondack sunsets and the earth's rich flavors linger like childhood memories. Vermont is an intrinsic piece of the American puzzle. It is the road less traveled — and traveling it makes all the difference.
For more information, visit the The Official Vermont Tourism Site at www.travel-vermont.com.
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From a seated position bend the knees to the chest. Allow one knee to open sideways to the mat.
Take the hand under the other leg and over the big toe. Twist the foot back towards the body.
Twist and open the chest using the other arm for support and help in twisting. Use the fingers, palms or ball points of the fingers for support.
Look over the shoulder so that the twist continues through the neck.
Extend up through the top of the head to lengthen the spine when twisting. This will allow more space to occur between the discs and help to protect them during the twists. This should be applied to all spinal twists.
For a more advanced posture put the foot of the legs that's down over the thigh on the other leg. This will be Half Lotus in the pose.
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This stretch can be quite hard on the knees. Give an alternative if someone suffers a knee ailment from wear and tear such as worn down cartilage or torn internal ligaments or response that are negative in the knee.
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This pose shown below is a deeper variation of the above knee stretch. It feels more like a side stretch than a spinal twist. The arm is shown with a diagonal extension. It can also be done straight up of in harmony with the side of the bodies curve. Experiment with different positions
Deep versions of side stretches and spinal twists can also be performed. In the yoga posture opposite the shoulder is brought down beside the knee. This increases the hip and lower back stretch. The arm is laid on the mat behind and diagonally out to create an anterior shoulder stretch.
If the foot is held by the other arm a deep spinal twist is entered. Raising the other arm up will stretch the anterior shoulder muscles on it. Do both variations so that both shoulders are stretched.
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Voting for the 7th Pocket-lint Gadget Awards has nearly come to an end, as you now only have until the 1 December (tomorrow) to cast your vote.
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Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia, plans to launch a search engine code-named Wikiasari in the first quarter of 2007. Following the model of Wikipedia, the new search engine will have user-editable search results.
"Google is very good at many types of search, but in many instances it produces nothing but spam and useless crap. Try searching for the term [Tampa hotels], for example, and you will not get any useful results," said Jimmy Wales. Well, maybe the example is not very good, because I see mostly useful results.
Mr. Wales did the impossible by creating an excellent resource of information with the support of a community. Now he wants to repeat the success, but this time the project will be supported by advertising.
"Essentially, if you consider one of the basic tasks of a search engine, it is to make a decision: 'this page is good, this page sucks'. Computers are notoriously bad at making such judgments, so algorithmic search has to go about it in a roundabout way. But we have a really great method for doing that ourselves. We just look at the page. It usually only takes a second to figure out if the page is good, so the key here is building a community of trust that can do that," added Wikipedia's founder.
I think the main job of a search engine is to understand how relevant a page is for a particular query. To scale, a search engine should that algorithmically. While people have a better ability to decide if a page is relevant, that doesn't mean spammers won't try to push their sites.
But the main reason for creating a search engine is that he thinks search is broken "for the same reason that proprietary software is always broken: lack of freedom, lack of community, lack accountability, lack of transparency." Google, for example, won't become open source because it uses proprietary algorithms, other search engines could copy its code and people could tweak their sites to abuse it.
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Using Social Network Analysis As A Tool To Evaluate Medication Management In Ambulatory Care
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The goal of this project is to describe existing systems of medication management in ambulatory care using network analyses methods. This study will identify how network patterns may produce clues to how they link to patient outcome characteristics and patient safety. A longitudinal, roster survey will be used for collecting data in order to conduct network analysis. A longitudinal design is important to be able to collect an accurate representation of medication management over the long-term. Roster survey instruments are a method used to collect data in social network analysis when the research objective is to track who communicates within a given complete network. For this study, medication management will be defined as any task, communication, or other exchange that links a minimum of two persons in the network regarding a patient's medication therapy. The network analysis will be described in terms of nodes (individual staff, providers and patients) and ties (the number of communications between them). Each network analysis will focus on the interconnectedness (density) and the prominence (centrality) of nodes in each network as is consistent with examining public health systems. Results from the proposed study will determine the utility of a quantitative social network analysis of organizational or 'structural' dynamics for evaluation of medication management in ambulatory care. Findings from this study will be useful in two ways: 1) it will determine feasibility of an assessment tool and 2) it will broaden the application of a methodology not previously use in ambulatory care.
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As of Monday evening, there were still three Valley City community garden plots available for rent for the season, said Ellen Bjelland, Garden Steering Committee chair and Barnes County extension agent.
Bjelland said plots are $30 each plus a $10 deposit. The deposit is to ensure gardeners will keep up their plot, weed regularly, and clean it up in the fall.
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Several Valley City seasonal road projects are getting underway this week, said Chad Petersen, an engineer with KLJ, Valley City's engineering firm.
Work planned for this year includes street reconstruction and storm sewer work, shared use asphalt paths at Pioneer Park and retaining walls.
More in Tuesday's issue of the Times-Record.
Ellen Bjelland, North Dakota State University's Barnes County extension agent, is moving to a different county. Her last day in Barnes County will be May 31.
Bjelland started as the family and consumer sciences extension agent in the county 15 years ago, and while she enjoyed her time here, she has decided to go back home. She recently inherited her family farm near Minot, and she'll live there and work as an extension agent for Ward County.
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mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Emanuele: You talk about the geographical distribution of economic crises. Namely, how crises spread from one part of the globe, to the other. You mention that people shouldn't have been surprised by the economic collapse of 2008. For example, right now we have economic crises in the EU zone and North America, yet you mention exploding GDP growth in Turkey, and various parts of Asia. You also mention a paradox: For instance, with China, while they've been going through a tremendous process of urbanization over the past twenty years, those same industrial projects that yield massive profits have displaced millions of Chinese people and destroyed the natural environment. All the while, many of these projects, and entire cities, sit utterly empty, as only a very small percentage of the Chinese population can afford such luxuries and accommodations. Can you talk about these phenomena and contradictions?
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mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Harvey: line-height:150%;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica">Of course this lead to the Federal Housing Administration. At the same time, the banks needed a way to pass the mortgages on to someone else, so they created this organization called Fannie May. Again, this is what you have throughout this time period: State organizations being used to encourage and guarantee homeownership, particularly for the middle to lower-classes, which of course discouraged these people from striking or stepping out of line. Now they're in debt. These institutions really took off after World War II. During this period, there was plenty of propaganda about the "American Dream" and what it meant to be American. The mortgage tax-deduction came into play, which allowed you to deduct the interest on your mortgage. Remember, this is a huge subsidy to homeownership. There was state-subsidy of homeownership; there were state-institutions promoting homeownership. So, all of this becomes crucial when connected with the GI Bill, which gave privileged homeownership rights and incentives to soldiers returning from World War II. There was an incredible push from the state apparatus to encourage and guarantee homeownership. Remember, this was taking place within the context of suburbanization. These institutions became very critical to the housing market, and they still exist of course. Everybody was talking about how Fannie May and the new one, Freddy Mac were government run, but partially privately owned, yet we see they in essence have become nationalized. So, throughout time, the government has promoted homeownership and has played a tremendous role in creating these sub-prime mortgages. line-height:150%;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica">This was done during the Clinton Administration in 1995, as they were trying to promote homeownership amongst minority populations in the United States. The development of the "sub-prime crisis" was very much connected to both what the private sector was doing, but also what government policies were guaranteeing. For me, this is a crucial aspect of American life, where people move from 60% of the population being renters, to the high-point in 2007/08 when over 70% of the population becomes homeowners. This, of course, creates a different kind of political atmosphere. A political atmosphere where the defense of property rights and property values starts to become very important. Then you have neighborhood movements where people try to keep certain people out of neighborhoods because they perceive those people as driving down property values. You get a different kind of politics because housing becomes a form of savings for middle and working-class families. Of course, people tap into those savings by refinancing their houses. There was a lot of refinancing going on during the property boom in the US. A lot of people profited from high housing prices. This promotion of homeownership is now treated as if it were some long-standing dream of those living in the United States. However, to be sure, there's always been this sort of idea in the United States with migrant worker populations, that if you get a bit of land, grow some things on it, and so forth, you could end up having a nice life. Yes, this was part of the immigrant dream. But this has been transformed into suburban homeownership, which is not about having cows and chickens in your backyard, it's about having symbols of consumerism all around you. line-height:150%;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";mso-bidi-font-family:Helvetica">Now, the reason why Marx is important in all of this is because Marx had an acute understanding of how capital-accumulation works. He understood that this perpetual growth machine contains many internal contradictions. For example, one of the foundational contradictions Marx talks about is between "use-value" and "exchange-value." You can see this worked out in the housing situation very clearly. What's the use-value of a house? Well, it's a form of shelter, a place of privacy, it's where one can create a family life, and we can list a few other use-values of the house, but the house also has an exchange-value. Remember, when you rent the house, you're simply renting the house for what it's worth. But when you buy the house, you now view this home as a form of savings, and after a while, you use the house as a form of speculation. As a result of this, housing prices start shooting up. So in this context, the exchange-value starts to dominate the use-value of the house. The relationship between exchange and use-value starts to get out of hand. So when the housing-market busts, suddenly five million people lose their homes and the use-value disappears. Marx talks about this contradiction and it's an important one. We must ask the question: What should we be doing with housing? What should we do with healthcare? What are we doing with education? Shouldn't we be promoting the use-value of education? Or should we be promoting the exchange-value of these things? Why should life necessities be distributed through the exchange-value system? Obviously we should reject the exchange-value system, which is caught up in speculative activity, profiteering, and actually disrupts the ways in which we can acquire necessary products and services. That's the kind of contradiction Marx was well aware of.


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Tuscaloosa County Man Sentenced To Three Years In Prison For Defrauding SBA And Financial Institutions
BIRMINGHAM -- A federal judge today sentenced a Tuscaloosa County man to three years in prison for his schemes to defraud financial institutions and the Small Business Administration of more than $3 million, announced U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance and FBI Special Agent in Charge Richard D. Schwein Jr.
DANNY RAY BUTLER, 58, of Fosters, Ala., pleaded guilty in February to three counts each of wire fraud and bank fraud, and consented to forfeit $1.76 million to the government as proceeds of illegal activity. U.S. District Judge L. Scott Coogler sentenced Butler to the prison term, ordered him to forfeit the $1.76 million and to pay restitution of $1.76 million to the SBA and $50,000 to Next Gear Capital, a finance company that loaned money to Butler's used car dealership. The court will decide later the amount of restitution that Butler must pay to Alabama One Credit Union, which he defrauded.
Butler's crimes were related to three separate fraud schemes.
Butler owned and operated Butler Wholesale Inc., a used car lot in Tuscaloosa, and Fosters Groceries, LLC, a company formed to build and operate a grocery store in Fosters. According to his plea agreement and other court records, Butler defrauded the SBA of $1.76 million in connection with a loan to build Fosters Groceries. He also engaged in a check-kite scheme that caused Alabama One Credit Union to lose about $1.28 million, and he misrepresented Butler Wholesale's car inventory to Next Gear Capital, causing Next Gear to lose $50,000.
"The defendant perpetrated his two most lucrative schemes – the SBA fraud and the check-kite scheme – simultaneously, garnering the use of $3 million to satiate his need for money," the government said in its sentencing memorandum. Butler created counterfeit documents, altered existing documents, forged signatures, and repeatedly lied to his several victims, the government said.
The SBA is a federal agency that supports and protects the interests of small businesses. Through public and private partnerships, the agency helps Americans start, build, and grow small businesses. One of its supports is the SBA 504 Loan Program.
In early 2010, Butler sought to borrow about $5 million from West Alabama Bank and Trust to build a grocery store in Fosters. When the bank refused to finance the entire project, Butler applied for and obtained an SBA 504 loan. West Alabama Bank and Trust ultimately agreed to loan Butler half of the project's total cost, and SBA agreed to finance 35 percent. Butler was required to provide the remaining 15 percent as his cash injection into the project.
Almost immediately, after construction was complete, Butler defaulted on the loans by failing to make payments to SBA and West Alabama Bank and Trust as promised, according to court records.
Butler's check-kite scheme in 2011 and 2012 involved carefully timed deposits and checks between his Fosters Groceries account at West Alabama Bank and Trust and his Butler Wholesale account at Alabama One Credit Union, in order to artificially inflate the account balances. He deposited hundreds of checks, totaling about $45 million, from one account to the other at the two financial institutions, according court records. When the bank and trust discovered the check-kite scheme in February 2012 and refused to honor a number of Fosters Groceries' checks deposited into Butler's Alabama One Credit Union account, the credit union lost about $1.28 million.
The third fraud scheme involved Butler's misrepresentations to Next Gear Capital. Butler received loans from Next Gear to buy inventory for his car lot. A specific car secured each loan, and Next Gear inspected the dealership's inventory monthly. According to court records, Butler employed various schemes to defraud Next Gear and continue receiving loans. His misrepresentations included listing cars as part of the dealership's inventory, even though they already had been sold, and lying to Next Gear representatives when they inspected his inventory.
The FBI and SBA-OIG investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney George A. Martin Jr. prosecuted it.
Terry pleaded guilty to five wire fraud counts that involved separate electronic fund transfers totaling more than $500,000. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Indiana, an agency of the Department of Defense, transferred the money to a bank account of Terry's in Huntsville in 2007. The five wire transfers were all payments to GTS on the Fort Polk roofing contract.
Terry also pleaded guilty to three counts of mortgage fraud in the Madison County area. He induced banks to make mortgage loans totaling $480,000 based on his false tax returns and other false financial documents.
The money laundering conviction arose from one of the false statements Terry made on a loan application. He admitted that in 2008 he induced his then-girlfriend to apply for a loan and supplied documents falsely claiming that GTS employed her. Terry admitted to money laundering for using the fraudulently obtained loan proceeds for his own purpose.
The normal statute of limitations on fraud against the United States is five years. However, certain charges in this indictment were prosecuted under the Wartime Suspension of Limitations Act, which operates to suspend the statute of limitations for crimes involving fraud against the Government during a time when the United States is at war or there is an Authorization for Use of Military Force in effect, such as Afghanistan and Iraq. This case was the first time that the suspension statute was used in this district.
IRS, Criminal Investigations; U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command; SBA, Office of Inspector General; Department of Defense, Defense Criminal Investigative Service, and Defense Contract Audit Agency Investigative Support Division, Eastern Region, investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorneys David Estes and Jennifer Murnahan prosecuted the case.


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Local startups benefiting from well-off individuals taking a chance on them
This year, Tech Coast Angels aims to boost total investment to $15 million, said Gary Phillips, head of the San Diego Tech Coast Angels' chapter. He hopes to expand membership and improve the screening process. The volunteer group has hired full-time staff to make sure companies don't fall through the cracks, he said.
"One of the knocks on angel groups in general — and we were not immune to this — was the length of time an entrepreneur had to spend to get resources out of us," said Phillips. "We're doing everything we can to take the lag out of the system, and we are willing to spend money on staff to make sure that happens."
With the nonprofit Tech Coast Angels, members pool their collective expertise to screen startups. But they don't pool their money. It's up to each individual member to decide whether or not to invest in a firm. Tech Coast Angels typically screens five firms a month. The San Diego chapter has 113 members.
"All our members are accredited investors," said Phillips. "In life sciences, we have a lot of physicians. We also have executive level entrepreneurs who founded life science companies, sold those companies and are interested in getting back in the game."
The same holds true for members who invest in information technology companies. Phillips retired from defense contractor SAIC after 32 years. He joined Tech Coast Angels about six years ago and has invested in 10 companies.
"One failed, but the rest are still in process," he said. "We say as angel investors that you bet on the jockey and not the horse. So you really try to understand the management team. I'm also looking at how long it will take the company to exit and how much cash I think it will need to get cash-flow positive. The product itself is secondary to me."
Angel investing is very high risk. As a rule of thumb, only one in 10 deals is a home run. Three will fail outright. Three will break even and three will make only a small profit.
Phil Kelly joined Tech Coast Angels recently after a career in technology that included stints running businesses for Motorola and Dell in Asia. He also founded a process outsourcing company that he took public.
Kelly has been investing in startups for about 10 years. He joined Tech Coast Angels because of the screening process and the pipeline of young companies.
"What was surprising to me was the collective intelligence and experience of the people in the room," said Kelly. "In just about every case, you can find one or more members who understand the business very well, has worked in the industry or was a CEO in the industry."
Eiskamp, the chief executive of GroundMetrics, found that out when he made his pitch to Tech Coast Angels last year. At the table was a retired reservoir engineer from Schlumberger, an international oil and gas services conglomerate. There also were experts in geophysics who understood the technology. Finally, a couple of members who knew the business side of the oil and gas industry participated.
For Eiskamp, receiving an investment from Tech Coast Angels means less travel and more "face time" with his financial backers.
"When you're the CEO of a startup, your company is like your kid, and your investors are like your spouse," said Eiskamp. "It's important to be aligned. We both want to grow value in the company, not just move fast at all costs."


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Clinical UM Guideline
|Multiple Sleep Latency Testing (MSLT) and Maintenance of Wakefulness Testing (MWT)
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|Current Effective Date:
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This document addresses multiple sleep latency testing (MSLT) which involves measurement of the time interval from the onset of a nap to the onset of actual sleep, as monitored by electroencephalography (EEG) during a series of short naps. This document also addresses maintenance of wakefulness testing (MWT) which measures the ability to stay awake for a defined period of time, (generally a 40 minute protocol is used), with the first epoch of sleep as the definition of sleep onset.
For information related to other technologies utilized in the management of sleep-related disorders, please see:
|Clinical Indications
Multiple sleep latency testing (MSLT) is considered medically necessary for the evaluation of Narcolepsy or suspected Idiopathic Hypersomnia when the individual being evaluated has excessive daytime sleepiness or disrupted nocturnal sleep of greater than 8 weeks duration and one or more of the following:
Not Medically Necessary:
MSLT is considered not medically necessary in the following four situations:
Maintenance of wakefulness testing (MWT) is considered not medically necessary for the evaluation, diagnosis or assessment of response to therapy for sleep disorders.
The following codes for treatments and procedures applicable to this guideline are included below for informational purposes. Inclusion or exclusion of a procedure, diagnosis or device code(s) does not constitute or imply member coverage or provider reimbursement policy. Please refer to the member's contract benefits in effect at the time of service to determine coverage or non-coverage of these services as it applies to an individual member.
|Multiple sleep latency testing (MSLT) or maintenance of wakefulness testing (MWT), recording, analysis, and interpretation of physiological measurements of sleep during multiple trials to assess sleepiness
|ICD-9 Diagnosis
|[For dates of service prior to 10/01/2015]
|Organic disorder of excessive somnolence (organic hypersomnia)
|Recurrent isolated sleep paralysis
|Narcolepsy, with or without cataplexy
|Hypersomnia with sleep apnea, unspecified
|Hypersomnia, unspecified
|ICD-10 Diagnosis
|[For dates of service on or after 10/01/2015]
|Hypersomnia not due to a substance or known physiological condition
|Narcolepsy and cataplexy
|Recurrent isolated sleep paralysis
|Discussion/General Information
The available evidence in the medical literature is sufficient to recommend the use of multiple sleep latency testing (MSLT) with polysomnography (PSG) for the diagnosis of narcolepsy or suspected idiopathic hypersomnia. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) Practice Parameters for Clinical Use of the Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) and the Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), "MSLT is indicated as part of the evaluation of individuals with suspected narcolepsy to confirm the diagnosis, because the co-occurrence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome and narcolepsy is well documented in the published literature." This AASM paper states further that, "MSLT may be indicated as part of the evaluation of patients with suspected idiopathic hypersomnia to help differentiate idiopathic hypersomnia from narcolepsy" (Littner, 2005). The 2009 updated AASM Clinical Guideline for the Evaluation, Management and Long-term Care of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults made the following comments about MSLT testing:
MSLT is not routinely indicated in the initial evaluation and diagnosis of OSA or in an assessment of change following treatment with nasal CPAP. However, if excessive sleepiness continues despite optimal treatment, the patient may require an evaluation for possible narcolepsy, including MSLT (Guideline) (Epstein, 2009).
While there is sufficient evidence to recommend that PSG be done prior to an MSLT, there is not adequate information regarding how soon after PSG the MSLT may be done. For the sake of convenience, it is common practice for the MSLT to be done immediately following the PSG and, if not possible, the MSLT should be done within a reasonable time afterward. However, the use of MSLT as the sole diagnostic tool or performed routinely, in addition to PSG, for the diagnosis of sleep apnea or for sleepiness associated with conditions other than narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia, is not supported by evidence in the medical literature.
An MSLT consists of four or five nap opportunities to determine both severity of sleepiness and presence of sleep onset rapid eye movement (REM) periods. The presence of sleep onset REM (also known as SOREM) in a nap, as well as the number of naps in which sleep onset REM is detected, are recorded as well. For correct interpretation, the MSLT must be performed following an all-night PSG. The individual is given the opportunity to nap at scheduled intervals for 20 minutes. Sleep is monitored and the sleep onset (if sleep occurs) is determined by the first EEG appearance of any stage of sleep, including stage 1 sleep. The sleep latency is the time interval from the onset of the nap to the onset of sleep on the monitored EEG. The mean sleep latency is then determined by calculating the mean of the sleep latencies of the nap opportunities.
An individual receiving an MSLT should first undergo a PSG to determine if an MSLT is needed. The MSLT may be performed immediately following, or at some time shortly after, a PSG study. During an MSLT, the individual has various sensors attached to their body, and they are encouraged to fall asleep. Once asleep, the individual is aroused several times and then allowed to fall back to sleep. The time it takes for the individual to fall back to sleep is used as an indicator of various sleep disorders. Depending upon the results of the test, a diagnosis may be determined.
The utility of maintenance of wakefulness testing (MWT), in terms of improved health outcomes, has not been established. The 2005 AASM Practice Parameters (Littner, 2005) note there are no standard or generally accepted guidelines for the performance of an MWT, and several variations in protocol exist, based on differences in definitions of sleep onset, trial duration and the need for previous night PSG. Normative data, sensitivity and specificity data, in various tested groups, are also lacking. Nevertheless, one suggested use has been testing an individual's ability to stay awake when public or personal safety issues are involved. However, the predictive value of MWT in this setting has not been established, and test results may not translate into behavior in workplace situations. Another potential use might be assessing the response to various treatments for disorders, such as sleep apnea or narcolepsy. However there are no established levels to indicate what represents a significant change in the test findings. Also, it is unclear that testing would provide useful information, over and above the individual's clinical response to therapy in these disorders, or would influence clinical decision-making, thereby improving health outcomes. The AASM concludes:
Future research is needed to define normative values using rigorous methods, to identify the impact of a standard clinical protocol for MWT, and to correlate the degree of sleepiness on objective testing with safety and occupational risks for the individual and for society in 'real life' circumstances (Littner, 2005).
Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) or Respiratory Disturbance Index (RDI): A measure of apnea severity defined by the total number of episodes of apnea or hypopnea during a full period of sleep divided by the number of hours asleep. For the purposes of this document, the terms AHI and RDI are interchangeable, although they may differ slightly in clinical use. An AHI/RDI greater than 30 is consistent with severe OSA. In some cases, respiratory effort-related arousals (or RERAS) are included in the RDI value. These RERA episodes represent EEG arousals associated with increased respiratory efforts but do not qualify as apneic or hypopneic episodes because of the absence of their defining air flow changes and/or levels of oxygen desaturation.
Cataplexy: This term refers to transient muscle weakness, sometimes resulting in facial droop or falls, which is often triggered by emotional episodes, such as laughing, crying or anger. It is almost always associated with narcolepsy (see below).
Circadian rhythm disorders: Refers to disruptions in a person's circadian rhythm, which is a term for the "internal body clock" that regulates the 24-hour cycle of biological processes, such as brain wave activity, hormone production, and cell regeneration. Shift work sleep disorders (see definition below) is one of the causes of circadian rhythm disorders.
Excessive daytime sleepiness: This refers to a condition where a person feels very drowsy during the day, even after getting adequate night time rest, and has a tendency to fall asleep or requires extra effort to avoid sleeping in inappropriate situations, such as at work or driving. This condition is also defined as a score greater than or equal to 10 on the Epworth Sleepiness Scale.
Hypnagogic hallucinations: Vivid, often frightening visual, tactile, or auditory hallucinations that occur as the individual is falling asleep. Hypnopompic hallucinations are similar hallucinations that occur upon awakening.
Idiopathic hypersomnia: This term refers to excessive sleep in the absence of a psychological or physiological cause. Hypersomnia differs from narcolepsy (see below) in that the sleep does not have a sudden onset and does not involve loss of muscle tone (cataplexy) which is associated with narcolepsy.
Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT): This is a laboratory-based test intended to measure the physiological sleep tendency under standardized conditions in the absence of external alerting factors. The MWT measures the ability to stay awake for a defined period of time, (generally a 40 minute protocol is used), with the first epoch of sleep as the definition of sleep onset.
Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT): This is a test used in conjunction with PSG to determine the presence and severity of sleepiness. During this test, the subject is given the opportunity to take naps at specified time intervals. The test consists of four or five nap opportunities at two hour intervals. Each nap opportunity is 20 minutes in duration. Individuals with excessive daytime sleepiness may fall asleep almost immediately, while those without excessive sleepiness may not fall asleep at all. Severe sleepiness is usually associated with an MSLT mean sleep latency of less than 5 minutes. The presence of sleep onset rapid eye movement (REM) and the number of naps in which sleep REM occurs are also determined.
Narcolepsy: This refers to a neurological condition, where individuals experience profound daytime sleepiness, which may also include sudden, periodic, and transient loss of muscle tone associated with extreme emotions, such as laughter or anger (cataplexy).
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): This is a form of sleep disturbance, which occurs as the result of a physical occlusion of the upper airway during sleep, which interferes with normal breathing. The occlusion is usually in the back of the tongue and/or flabby tissue in the upper airway. This condition is associated with frequent awakening and often with daytime sleepiness. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), updated definitions of OSA severity are provided as follows:
Mild OSA: AHI of 5-15 Involuntary sleepiness during activities that require little attention, such as watching TV or reading;
Moderate OSA: AHI of 15-30 Involuntary sleepiness during activities that require some attention, such as meetings or presentations;
Severe OSA: AHI of more than 30 Involuntary sleepiness during activities that require more active attention, such as talking or driving (AASM, 2008).
Shift work sleep disorder (SWSD): A sleep disorder that is related to unusual or constantly changing work schedules and results in symptoms of insomnia or excessive sleepiness.
Sleep disorder: A disruptive pattern of sleep that may include difficulty falling or staying asleep, falling asleep at inappropriate times, excessive total sleep time, or abnormal behaviors associated with sleep.
Sleep paralysis: Inability to move for one or two minutes immediately after awakening or just before falling asleep.
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|Websites for Additional Information
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
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|Medical Policy & Technology Assessment Committee (MPTAC) review. Definitions and References were updated.
|MPTAC review. Medically necessary criteria added to define when MSLT testing is indicated. Definitions and Coding sections were updated.
|MPTAC review. Initial document development. Position statements and criteria were taken from former policy statements within MED.00002 Selected Sleep Testing Services.