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Tacony residents grieve for a murdered neighbor and express their outrage over the violent crime that took his life.
Northeast native Sam Pond developed his work ethic in a variety of jobs. But he settled into law and, these days, likes to bang heads with insurance companies that turn balky when it comes time to satisfy claims.
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When the night ended, they had enough money in hand to provide over 4,100 Bibles to the people of China.
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The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) representative in China, Sven Burmester, recently told British reporters that, "For all the bad press, China has achieved the impossible. The country has solved its population problem."
China is a paradox in that some churches are able to worship freely while other church leaders are being arrested, persecuted and jailed.
Randy Alcorn compares Christianity in America with Christianity in China and inspires readers to see heaven, not earth, as their home.
In 1900, during the Boxer Uprising, over 230 western missionaries and 32,000 Chinese Christians were killed.
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When John wrote his gospel, Peter had probably already been killed by the Roman emperor, Nero. So when he recorded the words of Jesus about Peter's coming death he was able to look back and interpret the symbolism Jesus had used. Here's what Jesus said to Peter, with John's interpretation.
"Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to gird yourself and walk wherever you wished; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands and someone else will gird you, and bring you where ...
Christians murdered, enslaved, families wiped out (Spring 1998)
Life in the lower castes: Persecution of Christians in India, a pastor notes, has become common.
The following article tells of the latest Somali Christian to die for his faith. The aim of his killers appears to be to eliminate all Somali believers if possible.
"Remember those who are in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourself were suffering." Hebrews 13:3 (NIV)
More Christians are persecuted and martyred for their faith in this century than all previous centuries combined. Nearly two thirds of all Christians alive in the world today suffer persecution in varying degrees, including the loss of freedom, discrimination, imprisonment, slavery, torture and even death.
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Love him or loathe him, you can't deny that Bill Clinton is a masterful connection artist. I've seen him in action many times, and he's a wonder to behold. How does he do it? How can he connect with people who despise him, and within a few minutes have them laughing, hugging, and listening closely to him?
During the time I worked for the president as a White House intern, I watched him closely, trying to figure out his secret. The first thing I noticed was that he always paid very close attention to how other people were feeling. If they retreated emotionally during an exchange, he immediately reengaged them and brought them back on course. He had an infinite number of techniques, but these were the ones I saw him use most often:
1. He told a story. This was far less intrusive—and way more effective—than making his point directly. And his story would always evoke specific emotions from the listeners—laughter, anger, compassion—that would help them connect with what he was communicating.
2. He made physical contact. On many occasions, he would place his hand on your shoulder, back, or forearm as he spoke, passing his energy on to you kinetically.
3. He remembered your name. This one baffled and amazed me. The number of people a president meets in the course of one year in office is overwhelming. He couldn't possibly remember them all. Yet if Clinton met you on more than a few occasions, he would retain your name perfectly and use it every time he spoke to you. Which brings us to the next point.
4. He called you by name. Whether he remembered it or had to glance down quickly at your name badge, he would make sure to call you by name more than once in the course of his conversation with you. During one of the recent post-term visits I had with him, he walked into the room and said warmly, "Sean, boy am I glad to see you." Someone once told me that the sound of our own name spoken in a loving tone is one of the most soothing sounds we can ever hear. I agree.
5. He made deep eye contact with you. Once President Clinton's eyes locked onto yours, they didn't leave until the interaction was complete. In all my years of talking to celebrities, from sports icons and Hollywood starlets to business moguls and politicians, few have used this technique with such finesse. Most of these ego-monsters can't hold the connection more than a few seconds before they start scanning the room for someone more important to talk to than the person right in front of them. Yuck!
6. He used his facial expressions to convey his emotional state. President Clinton would greet you with a smile in his eyes on a joyous occasion, and with sad eyes and an expression of empathy in moments of devastation. If he was upset about something, it showed on his face like a summer storm. I'm sure there were times, as there are for all of us, when he felt one emotion and projected another. But he never seemed false around me—he was always successful in conveying the emotion he wanted to show.
7. He calibrated his vocal inflections and volume based on the amount of rapport he had established. If the rapport was strong, he would be more boisterous in his volume. If it was weak, he would have a more soft-spoken demeanor. Simple, but effective.
8. He asked for your opinion. The first time the president turned to me and asked, "Sean, what are your thoughts on that?" I thought, "Did he just ask me for my opinion?" Whether he asked because he really wanted to know or because he knew it was tremendously flattering to be asked a question by the leader of the free world, I'm not exactly sure. I do know that it felt good, and I remember it to this day. Humans love to give their opinions on things. On those rare occasions when we are actually asked our thoughts on something—and we are listened to—it makes us feel tremendously important.
9. He chose his words wisely. Never once did I catch President Clinton taking the verbal low road, slinging slang with disregard. He carefully selected every word to create just the right expression he was looking for.
10. He praised you publicly any chance he got. On July 24, 1998, I was attending an event in the Rose Garden, when out of the blue the president said, "I'd also like to thank Sean Stephenson, [Boys Nation] class of 1996, now an intern in Cabinet Affairs. Thank you for what you are doing here." Then he nodded and smiled in my direction. Was he doing that because it was standard protocol, or because he really was truly grateful for my service at the White House? I'm going to choose to believe the latter. It felt great.
Sometimes I affectionately refer to President Clinton's gift of connecting to those who don't like him as "the carwash phenomenon." Dignitaries and their families—specifically the ones who were skeptical and unfriendly toward him—would enter the White House through the East Wing gates, often with expressions of disdain. They would take a tour of all the public areas and then work their way over to the president's office in the West Wing, to meet with him. A few hours later, when they exited the White House through the West Wing gates, they looked completely different. It was as if President Clinton, like a cosmic car wash, had magically washed away their scowls and replaced them with expressions of pure relaxation. Absolutely remarkable!
It's been said that Clinton's greatest skill is his ability to communicate. I would disagree. I believe his strongest suit is being able to connect.
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Definitions: The Complete CART Framework
CART is organized into three main domains or categories of variables:
Design and Implementation, Context, and
Outcome. It is assumed that in order to conduct a high-quality study, one would need to understand some components of each of these main categories of variables to answer questions about efficacy and effectiveness of a youth development program. Within each of these sections, there are multiple attributes or properties that could be assessed.
The Context domain represents factors indirectly related to the implementation of the service-learning program or activity. This domain is categorized as:
The Outcome domain is organized into seven different categories to reflect the foci where change would be expected to occur as a result of the youth development program or activity. The categories are defined by a continuum of:
It is important to think critically about the program components, the context in which it operates, and the anticipated and unanticipated effects of the program. This critical analysis will help to clarify what domains and variables should be studied. The following domain and variable definitions may assist in defining areas of interest.
The variables outlined in this section are related to the activity or program itself and its implementation and other factors that mediate or facilitate (or hinder) the program implementation.
Context includes those factors that would indirectly affect the adoption, implementation or effectiveness of a service-learning program. These would include historical, political, economic, cultural or other social factors that broadly create the milieu in which the school and school strategies are situated.
Outcomes are those desired effects of the youth development activity or program. Outcomes (or impacts) can be short-term or long-term, and represent student, youth self-development, youth development in relationship with others, in relationship to career readiness, in relationship to citizenship, school, or community changes. The outcomes are categorized into these categories according to the locus of impact (i.e., where the outcome is most likely to occur).
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Lebanon's religious leaders gather for the spiritual summit.
BEIRUT: A spiritual summit of Lebanese Christian and Muslims leaders decided Monday to form a committee to lobby the United Nations and Arab League to pass resolutions protecting monotheistic religions in the wake of the anti-Islam movie that sparked protests in dozens of countries.
"They [attendees] decided to form a committee of specialized legal experts in international law to draft the appropriate text and to study measures to protect monotheistic religions from insults and slander, with these offenses facing legal prosecution," said a statement issued after the summit, which convened under Maronite Patriarch Beshara Rai in Bkirki.
Participants in the summit called on the U.N., the Arab League and other relevant organizations to take action to prevent the abuse of the freedom of expression to insult religions, which they said has negative repercussions on Islamic-Christian ties and leads to strife.
Religious leaders also took advantage of the event to criticize the state of Lebanon's economy and other issues facing the country.
Attendees asked the National Committee for Islamic-Christian Dialogue to create a mechanism to implement the summit's recommendations.
The spiritual summit comes after a trailer for "Innocence of Muslims," a low-budget movie produced in the United States, drew outrage for its insulting portrayal of the Prophet Mohammad.
Amid the backlash, a French satirical magazine fueled the controversy by publishing a cartoon depicting the Prophet naked last week.
Attendees of the summit condemned the film as well as the violent reactions to it, which they said hurt innocent people and targeted places of worship in some countries.
Attending the summit were Grand Mufti Mohammad Rashid Qabbani, Sheikh Abdel-Amir Qabalan, the deputy-President of the Higher Shiite Islamic Council, Sheikh Naim Hasan, the head of the Druze Spiritual Council, Beirut Greek Orthodox Bishop Elias Audi and heads of other sects.Speaking to reporters following the summit, Qabbani said he proposed to Rai that foreign ambassadors in Lebanon be invited to Bkirki to receive the upcoming recommendations of the expert committee and in order to solicit their support for the proposals at the U.N.
At the opening of the summit, Rai echoed earlier calls on the U.N. to issue a resolution that bans insulting religions. "'Innocence of Muslims' is offensive to Christians as well as to every religion. A resolution must be adopted at the international level to prevent the insult to religions," Rai said.
The prelate also warned against economic collapse in Lebanon. "Tampering with the situation is no longer acceptable because if the economy collapses then everything will collapse; and we won't know what will be left of Lebanon if the economy deteriorates [further]," Rai told reporters before the closed-door meeting.
Participants in the summit tackled other social issues, including a recent rise in thefts and kidnappings that they said is a reflection of the country's dire economic conditions.
"Attendees discussed the economic crisis and its social repercussions which are worsening each day, particularly in terms of rising public debt and unemployment ... and the increase in the number of the deprived and the recourse of some of them to extremism, along with the emergence of the phenomenon of thefts and kidnappings," said the statement.
The religious leaders praised the efforts of the Lebanese Army and Internal Security Forces in combating crime, while calling on them to strictly implement laws and regulations.
Attendees demanded that the government follow a socio-economic policy that adopts a fairer tax system, provides better social services, moves forward development, provides more job opportunities for new graduates, encourages investment in productive projects and boosts Lebanese exports.
The group urged politicians to work to reduce political and security tension in a bid to achieve stability, which they said is essential for economic development.
Attendees commended President Michel Sleiman's wisdom and his initiative to convene National Dialogue, urging all Dialogue participants jointly confront challenges and to refrain from exchanging accusations.
The heads of sects expressed their satisfaction with Pope Benedict XVI's visit and expressed support for the Apostolic Exhortation for the Middle East, which he signed during his visit.
"Particularly [the Exhortation's] affirming of ... the depth of historical relations between Muslims and Christians in the Middle East and that Lebanon is an example of these proper relations and Christian-Islamic cooperation."
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DATE & TIME: Saturday, November 24, 9 p.m. (et)
FACTS & STATS: Site: Devaney Sports Center (13,500) -- Lincoln, Nebraska. Television: BTN. Home Record: Kent St. 3-2, Nebraska 4-0. Away Record: Kent St. 0-0, Nebraska 0-0. Neutral Record: Kent St. 0-0, Nebraska 0-0. Conference Record: Kent St. 0-0, Nebraska 0-0. Series Record: Nebraska leads, 2-0.
GAME NOTES: Taking aim at their first in-season tournament title since the 2005-06 season, the Nebraska Cornhuskers close out play in the Joe Cipriano Classic, playing host to the Kent State Golden Flashes.
Tim Miles' Cornhuskers have enjoyed home-cooking to start the 2012-13 season, as this contest marks the last of a five-game homestand at the Devaney Center. Nebraska has won its first four games this year, including a tough 61-57 victory over Tulane on Nov. 21. The team will hit the road for the first time this season on Nov. 27 when Nebraska takes on Wake Forest in Winston-Salem as part of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.
Rob Senderoff's Golden Flashes have also opened the season with an extended homestand, as this marks the team's first road game. Kent State hasn't had the kind of success Nebraska has enjoyed in the early going, going 3-2 thus far. KSU does enter this contest off a thrilling 69-68 victory over Bethune-Cookman last Tuesday.
This is just the third time these two teams have met on the hardwood. Nebraska won both previous encounters, although these squads haven't met since the 2000 San Juan Shootout.
Randal Holt hit a big shot at the end of the game, giving the Golden Flashes a one-point win over Bethune-Cookman this week. Chris Evans led the way for Kent State, recording his first double-double of the season with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Holt and Chris Ortiz added 13 points apiece for KSU, which shot just 40 percent from the floor. The Golden Flashes were able to make up for the poor shooting performance by outscoring Bethune-Cookman at the free-throw line, 20-5.
Despite shooting a modest .429 from the field this season, Kent State is still putting up a respectable 75.2 ppg. Evans and Holt have been a potent one-two punch. Evans, who is a strong finisher and is converting 54.7 percent from the floor, leads the way in both scoring (16.8 ppg) and rebounding (7.4 rpg). Holt isn't far behind in the scoring column (15.2 ppg) and has a team-high 12 3- pointers to date. The team has also been solid with its defensive pressure, forcing almost 19 turnovers per game (18.8).
The Cornhuskers turned up the heat defensively down the stretch, holding Tulane without a field goal over the final seven minutes to come from behind and earn the four-point victory. Ray Gallegos and Dylan Talley led the way with 14 points each. Brandon Ubel and Andre Almeida provided balance with 12 and 10 points, respectively.
Nebraska has been successful this season on the strength of its defense. The team is averaging a modest 63.0 ppg, but that is more than enough considering foes are averaging just 55.5 ppg and being held under 40 percent from the floor (.397). Ubel has converted an impressive 60 percent of his shots and leads the team in both scoring (15.3 ppg) and rebounding (6.8 rpg). Gallegos and Talley provide perimeter support with 13.8 and 13.5 ppg, respectively.
The Golden Flashes aren't shooting the ball well enough at the moment and against a defensive-minded team in its own building, the chips are stacked against Kent State in this one.
Sports Network Predicted Outcome: Nebraska 67, Kent State 58


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You can replace the air filter on most cars by yourself, but in
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Not sure if any of you guys have seen this, but there's a bill moving in Salt Lake to put Canyonlands under Federal protection.
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It's just a resolution and has no actual legal impact. A resolution basically means "we all agree on a statement" and that most likely it won't be accepted by the Utah legislature.
I will say that with
the appointment of the head of REI to lead the interior department
that there is a very strong chance that Canyonlands national monument is a very likely reality. The interests of the national monument is to reduce the amount of OHV trails/roads (goal #1 in importance) and to prevent mineral and oil extraction (goal #2, with potash being the biggest issue right now). She already has bi-partisan support from the oil and outdoors industries. Unless something crazy happens, she is likely to be approved as it currently looks.
We've been going through the greater Canyonlands proposal and it seeks to close 40% of the OHV trails. Let me repeat, 40% of the trails there. Including some incredibly important motorized and OHV routes that are world class and would be real losses. I'm a skier and outdoors person and I'm all for protecting Canyonlands and support some of the activities of the outdoor industry, but it's just too radical.
Anyway, our access in this area is in real trouble.
This is what happens when we elect radicals to represent us and to be the voice of the OHV industry for access: no one listens to them and they have no voice whatsoever.
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Radical or moderate, those whom we elect (barring the president) have no authority whatsoever on the subject. The problem is that National Monuments are designated by presidential fiat.
On this link is the best rebuttal to the radical enviro-nazi attempt to expand / create the Greater Canyonlands National Monument.
The guy who wrote this rebuttal is well acquainted with the area:
My name is Lynn Jackson. I have lived and worked in southeastern Utah since 1964, in Carbon, Wayne and Grand counties. I was a geologist, supervisor and manager for the Bureau of Land Management in Hanksville and Moab for 32 years, retiring in 2010. I now do public land consulting, and in November was elected to the Grand County Council. My Council term does not start until January 2013, and my comments herein are my own, based on my own experience in this area, and are not intended to reflect the position of Grand County.
Now if only the folks in the Utah Legislature - and in Washington DC - would read it!
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We were living under the impression that Tyra Banks of America's Next Top Model fame is completely fearless. Well, according to her recent Twitter post, this self-proclaimed "flawsome" model has a little animal phobia.
"I know they're behind a fence, but my butt is scared of these BIG feathered freaky folks! What are u scared of?" Tyra tweeted yesterday (July 25). They just look like a bunch of ducks to us, but hey, we all have our fears.
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Though by the looks of Tyra's terrified face, we don't think the models will be hitting the barnyard anytime soon!
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Ever wonder what the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) and the Area Agencies on Aging and Disability (AAAD) do for your community? The following stories, some exclusive to the site and others summarized and expanded from content on other sites, will help you better understand how these agencies are serving Tennessee's senior and disabled population close to home. Additionally, this page includes stories and news items related to Tennessee businesses and organizations unaffiliated with TCAD or the AAADs but working to serve those same Tennesseans.
Nashville/Davidson County: Free Pap Tests in January
It's Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Prevention and early detection saves lives.
The Metro Public Health Department coordinates FREE cervical cancer screening services for women that meet the following criteria: are 40 to 64 years of age; are uninsured; have not had a Pap test in 5 years or more; and meet specific income guidelines. For more information, call 615-340-0391.
About the Pap test and Cervical cancer
Each year, approximately 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the US. Cervical cancer is preventable if precancerous (abnormal) cell changes are detected and treated early. Human papillomavirus (HPV) tests can find any of the high risk types of HPV that are most commonly found in cervical cancer.
This program is supported by the TN Department of Health, TN Breast and Cervical Screening Program
The Metro Public Health Department is also offering free flu shots as of January 6, 2015! Visit the Metro Public Health Department online for details.
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Judge Takes Initiative to Stop Finanical Abuse of the Elderly
Tired of delivering bad news, and tired of watching Tennessee's seniors become targets again and again, Shelby County Probate Court Judge Hon. Kathleen Gomes has now made it her mission to do what she can to arm concerned Tennesseans with the information they need to prevent elder abuse. Read more from WMC Memphis News Channel 5.
Added October 13, 2014
The Next Ms. Senior Cumberland County
Another year, another great Tennessee lady. The state's full of them! There are competitions still to be held in other parts of the state, all leading toward the Ms. Senior Tennessee pageant. Read the article in the Crossville Chronicle for more information.
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Tennessee Recognizes June 15th as World Elder Abuse Day
"In 2013, [Tennessee's] Adult Protective Services (APS) program investigated approximately 8,198 reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults. Still, elder abuse is an underreported crime because victims are often isolated, vulnerable to the abuser or unable to speak for themselves." Read the full article at Clarksville Online.
Contact Adult Protective Services (APS) to report suspicion of neglect and/or abuse at 1.888.APS.TENN (1.888.277.8366).
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Hoarder Dies After First Floor of Home Falls Into Basement
This isn't a local story. It was reported locally, but it happened in Connecticut. So why would we include it here? Probably for the same reason WKRN Nashville carried the story: It could happen here. Somewhere in Tennessee, someone is probably living like this.
The woman in this story didn't have to die, not the way she died. In fact, it sounds like she was offered help by local social service more than once. She turned it down. It isn't clear whether the woman had family, but if she did, then family might have been able to make a difference. This is one reason it's important to stay in touch with older family members, to check on them regularly.
Watch a New York Daily News report on the same story.
Added June 16, 2014
It's not quite news yet, but it is time to mark your calendar! The National Senior Spelling Bee will be held July 12, 2014 in Knoxville, TN. Spellers must be 50+ in age. The top four places will receive monetary prizes, with first place receiving $1000. Visit nationalseniorspellingbee.com for more information.
*This event is neither sponsored, nor organized by the Area Agencies on Aging and Disability or the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability. It is posted here as an item of interest. (And we are fans of friendly competition among seniors.)
Added March 25, 2014
Ashland City's Senior Center Offers Shelter
During the winter storm this first week of March, Cheatham County had 4,000 homes without power. Ashland City fire Chief Chuck Walker called Ashland City Senior Citizens Center Director Melissa Womack to requested that she open the center as an emergency shelter. Edwin Hogan from Cheatham Emergency delivered Mr. Melvin Henley to the center since he had no power.
Mr. Henley was cold and had neither breakfast, nor lunch. Bill Krantz and Alan Nicholson from the Ashland city Fire department got him food. Director Womack made him coffee and dessert. No one knew at the time if there would be more in need of shelter. Mr. Hogan contacted TEMA, but no one was available to assist with the shelter should the need arise. At that point, Director Womack called in three volunteers in case more were to need services.
Volunteers Shirley Honaker and Jerri Moore, along with Director Womack, called seniors known to live alone in the city and county. Thye made sure they had power, heat, and food. Tom Womack entertained Mr. Henley with conversation and billiards, and by afternoon Mr. Henley's family was reached and they came to pick him up.
Director Womack said of the day, "We were fortunate this time that more people didn't need our services, but are glad to know we had a plan in place."
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The Gift Initiative: Advance Planning for Your Valentine Sweethearts
The Gift Initiative describes itself as "a community education collaborative in Tennessee led by Alive Hospice with community partners and a growing list of individuals who recognize the critical need for education about advance planning for serious illness and end-of-life care." This Valentine's Day, the organization would like everyone to consider the act of love that is demonstrated by letting your family and friends know what you want if you are ever unable to communicate it yourself.
Advance directives tell doctors and medical staff how to treat you when your condition is severe. By deciding in advance and putting your wishes in writing, you remove from your loved ones the burden of painful and difficult decisions.
Tips from the Gift Initiative: How to Start the Conversation and Facts and Information. And if you're in the Nashville area, they have an event from 12:00 pm to 1:30pm coming up February 28 at Alive Hospice's administrative office at 1718 Patterson Street in Nashville. The program is free, and lunch will be provided. RSVP to Keith King at 615-346-8418 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Added February 12, 2014
Alzheimer's Tennessee Celebrates 30 Years
Cookeville's Herald-Citizen spotlights the 30th anniversary of Alzheimer's Tennessee. The organization raises money for both research and family resources.
*Alzheimer's Tennessee is an independent organization, not affiliated with the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability.
Added January 28, 2014
The Interfaith Dental Clinic, working with area dentists, used to benefit from a fundraiser offered just one month out of the year. Participating area dentists, during the promo month, would offer a $99 teeth-whitening special. The full amount was then donated to Interfaith Dental Clinic. Anyone wanting their teeth whitened saved lots of money, and the clinic raised money to help those in need. Now the program is offered throughout the year!
For a list of participating dentists, visit the Interfaith Dental Clinic web site, or call 615-942-1237.
*Interfaith Dental Clinic is not affiliated with the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability. It is, however, a non-profit organization which may be able to offer valuable assistance to some of the people we serve. For that reason, we offer this information about the clinic, including a link to its site. Questions about the clinic and its services should be directed to the clinic, not the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability.
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TennCare Update
Starting January 1, 2014, Tennessee's Department of Human Services (DHS) offices will no longer handle new TennCare applications. Instead, TennCare's new call center, Tennessee Health Connection (TNHC), will handle applications starting in the new year.
TennCare is also building a new eligibility system called Tennessee Eligibility Determination System (TEDS) that will provide real-time eligibility determinations based on Modified Adjusted Gross Income when it is completed. Unfortunately, we've just learned that TEDS is not yet ready and may take a few more months to go live. In the meantime, the federal health insurance marketplace will determine TennCare and CoverKids eligibility based on information submitted in a marketplace application.
What happens if someone goes to DHS to apply after January 1? Each county's DHS office will have a new computer kiosk that will be connected to the Internet. Applicants will be directed to use the kiosk for filling out an application on healthcare.gov or be given the marketplace call center phone number.
Can consumers get help from TennCare? Until TennCare's new eligibility system is ready, the TennCare call center will refer people to healthcare.gov or the marketplace call center or mail them a paper application for the marketplace. If someone needs in-person assistance, it is likely that they will be referred back to a Navigator or Certified Application Counselor.
Contact information for TennCare is available on Tennessee's government site, which also offers an informational sheet addressing TennCare application questions. TennCare's main telephone line is 1-800-342-3145.
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Watch NPT's Aging Matters Online
Did you miss Nashville Public Television's first installment of its new Aging Matters documentary series? Did you watch but want to see it again? (It's definitely worth watching two or three times.) It's available free online. The documentary itself is titled "End of Life," and there is a separate video for the discussion that followed. Each of those recordings is roughly an hour long.
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"Support Sought for Creating Conservatorship Agency"
"A proposal to create a new publicly funded agency to oversee the spiraling number of conservatorships in Davidson County is gaining support on Metro Council," reports The Tennessean. This follows, among other things, recognition of a growing caseload. Annual conservatorship cases, according to the article, more than doubled by a comparison of fiscal year 2009 with 2012.
Conservatorship involves the appointment, by a judge, of a guardian or protector for someone who is physically or mentally unable to take care of themselves.
The Tennessean also covered the story under "New Oversight of Conservatorships Proposed."
Added November 7, 2013
"Mobile Market Makes Its Way Around Nashville"
Have you been looking for healthier food choices but having trouble finding them because you don't live near a store where fresh fruits and vegetables are sold? Mobile markets are an option in some parts of the country. Take a look at this News Channel 5 report on Nashville's Mobile Market.
Added November 5, 2013
Senior Brain Games Champions!
The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability's (TCAD) first Senior Brain Games Championship was held Friday, October 18, 2013. Three teams of senior citizens, one team from each of Tennessee's three major geographic regions (West, Middle, and East), competed in a quiz show format on the campus of Lipscomb University.
Our finalists were teams from the Selmer Senior Center (in Selmer, West Tennessee), the Lawrence County Senior Center (in Lawrenceberg, Middle Tennessee), and the Hamblen County Senior Center (in Morristown, East Tennessee). The winner was Lawrence County's "Be Sure You're Right, Then Go Ahead" team, named after a phrase attributed to Davy Crockett. The winning team left with a trophy, which it will pass along a year from now to the next team of champions, as well as $1000 for its senior center. All three teams played well and can be proud of how they represented their regions! Thanks to everyone who turned out for the final game, and particularly Lipscomb University for hosting us. See you next year!
Added October 22, 2013
Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability Announces Senior Brain Games
On June 19, 2013, Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) Director Jim Shulman announced the 2013 Senior Brain Games. This is an initiative to highlight both the Tennesseans that TCAD serves and the need for continued social interaction and mental stimulation throughout life, important for a healthier aging population. Trivia or other knowledge-based games will be played competitively by senior center teams throughtout the state over the next several months to determine a final group of three teams from East, Middle, and West Tennessee. Those three teams will meet in Nashville sometime in the fall to play a championship game. Further details will follow throughout the summer.
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"Monterey Police Department to Check on Elderly with Daily Care Calls"
While not the result of work done by state agencies, this story deserved mention among our community news. As reported by the Herald-Citizen, the Monterey Police Department chief, Bill Randolph, has introduced a program to benefit the elderly of Monterey, as well as their families. A city employee will begin making daily phone calls, care checks, of those seniors who are signed up for the program. If a call isn't answered, an officer will make a welfare stop. The calls will be a reminder to seniors that they have not been forgotten, but they will also serve as a safety net for those living alone or far from family.
Those interested in enrolling a family member in the program are asked to call 839-2323 for information on completing an application. More information is also available from the Herald-Citizen report.
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"Knox Community Leader and Mobile Meal Co-Founder Dies," as reported by Alexis Zotos of WATE News
Additionally, the May 28, 2013 edition of the Knoxville News Sentinal published the following obituary: "MONTY, BARBARA HELEN - age 80, died unexpectedly on May 26, 2013, the result of a massive brain hemorrhage of unknown cause. Born November 6, 1931, in Newburgh, NY, the daughter of Leon and Helen Oles. Graduated from Newburgh Free Academy (1948) and Cornell University (1952), where she majored in Nutrition and Dietetics. Barbara had been a hospital dietitian in Rochester N.Y., and subsequently unfolded a 45 year career with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) where she became the Director of the Office on Aging and founded a large number of programs designed to assist seniors with solving problems, of which Mobile Meals, Project LIVE, and the CAC Transportation System are examples. When she retired in early May of this year, she was honored by a retirement celebration attended by several hundred people from the community, and by the naming of the Mobile Meals Kitchen, which she had created, in her honor. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister Jean Vesely, all of New York State. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Kenneth James Monty; daughter Melissa Lee Monty (husband Richard Dole Johnson) of Elk, CA; son Stuart James Monty (wife Lee Ann Hall Monty) of Orlando, FL; two granddaughters (Kristina and Lisa); three great grandchildren (Anthony, Ray, and Leah) residing in Florida; brother-in-law Frederick Vesely of Hartwick, NY; plus extended family residing in northeastern states. Arrangements for a memorial service will be announced. Barbara would request that, in lieu of flowers and other considerations, contributions be made to Mobile Meals in her honor 865-524-2786 or http://www.knoxseniors.org/mobile.html."
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Another Successful Gleaning Event for Tennessee's Hungry
On Saturday, May 4, 2013, the Tennesee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) participated in a sweet potato gleaning event coordinated by the Society of St. Andrew. Gleaning involves the gathering—before it goes to waste—of discarded produce left in farm fields. As the Society describes it, "[f]armers agree to open their fields or orchards to volunteers to collect the food left over after the harvest. Sometimes they will even allow volunteers to actually harvest crops if market forces make them uneconomical to harvest otherwise." The result is that the gap between the hungry and the source of production is bridged, and food waste is also kept from our landfills. In this case, available to TCAD was approximately 33,000 pounds of sweet potatoes, all fresh, nutritious, and perfectly edible. Over the course of a week, potatoes were given away by box and bag, with large quantities going to senior center residents.
Learn more about the Society of St. Andrew in Tennessee.
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"Commission on Aging Surveys Seniors, Others," as reported online by the Johnson City Press out of Johnson City, Tennessee.
More coverage of the Needs Assessment Tour as it continued in Johnson City.
Added March 8, 2013
"Discussion Focuses on Services, Programs for Senior Citizens," as available online at NWTN Today and published by The Weakley County Press out of Union City, Tennessee.
The issues and concerns that affect Tennessee seniors and adults with disabilities and their families are great and vary by region. In an effort to better understand the needs of Tennessee's aging population, the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) conducted a statewide listening tour in the form of town hall meetings across the state; these meetings provided stakeholders and interested parties the opportunity to share their issues, needs, and concerns with state officials.
Added February 15, 2013
"UCHRA Transportation Raises Funds for Home Delivered Meals Program," as reported by the Herald-Citizen out of Cookeville, Tennessee.
The Herald-Citizen shares a story on the continuing effort of one Tennessee human resource agency, the UCHRA, to raise funds and deliver meals to the elderly and disabled living in their own homes.
Added January 2, 2013
"Volunteers Deliver Meals To Homebound Seniors," presented by News Channel 5.
Channel 5 reports on the efforts of Nashville area volunteers to share both food and company with seniors who would otherwise spend Christmas alone.
Added December 26, 2012
"Tennessee Department of Health report "Cholesterol: Friend and Enemy of Healthy Aging," appearing in Clarksville Online.
This article, with a quote from TCAD Executive Director Jim Shulman, reaffirms the importance of maintaining healthy cholesterol levels as a shield against heart attacks and strokes.
You can also learn more on the topic at the Mayo Clinic site.
Added September 21, 2012
"Home Delivered Meals help elderly," a story by Laura Gwinn, published by the Herald-Citizen of Cookeville, Tennessee.
Learn about the home delivered meals program provided with the assistance of the Upper Cumberland Development District and Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency. Programs like this one help Tennessee seniors get the nutrition they need while remaining at home, and they can also open the door to other beneficial services of which seniors, their families, and their caregivers may not even be aware.
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Author. Designer. Content Strategist. Project Manager. I would like to help you get results for your project. I've lead international design and production teams to publish twenty-four strategy books for the game industry and the world's largest book publisher, Random House Inc. Worked with some of the best marketing, development and design teams in the world. Over the past five years since RH I've developed my skill set to include web design, graphic design, SEO, social media marketing, content creation, digital media production and community management. I'm a creative and technical linchpin and enjoy helping clients worldwide coordinate and develop their projects for the long term. I prefer to cultivate long-term professional relationships rather than streaming hundreds of small one-off pieces. When I'm not helping business projects I donate my time and professional skills to animal sanctuaries around the world. So when you hire me you're also helping animals in need. :-)
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Branding / Editorial / Promotion / Advertising Motivated and curious Creative with 12+ years' experience in Design & Advertising. I am hardworking and a fast learner with good communication skills and a strong design background. Graduated in Advertising in Sao Paulo (Brazil) I also hold a Master on Graphic Design by the London College of Communication, part of the acclaimed University of the Arts London, graduating with Merit honours with a design research about the use of graphic signifiers to sell tradition into product labels. My most recently works include the launching of Clinique's concept store in Brazil, the book design for the acclaimed author Mark Bittman who writes the weekly column "The Minimalist" for the New York Times, MAC Cosmetics catalog, AOC campaign and 22 book covers launched on 2012/2013. Beyond those clients I have also worked to Novartis, GlaxoSmithKline, Estee Lauder, SmashBox Los Angeles, Haagen Dazs, Danone, Pillsbury, Warner Bros, HTH and many other brands.
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Mexico - Last active: 23 hours ago - Tests: 8 - Portfolio: 10
http://be.net/fergarza Print design, web concepts and wireframing, corporate identity, color theory, photography and stationery products + accessories design for retail, plus digital ad design and its development. Ample experience in building web layouts, with full development of all graphic and visual details. First-rate quality, a fresh perspective and a ROI mentality give me the push to bring the desired result for complete client satisfaction.
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I am a Art Director & Graphic Designer who loves to make logos. I have over 9 years of experience concepting and designing across multiple channels and categories such as branding, direct response, print collateral, online collateral, and advertising campaigns (please see www.chantelzapata.com). I love smart, strategic, successful thinking and I am comfortable managing projects as well as teams. I also show attention to detail and hold deadlines sacred. I have worked on product launches and have experience on shoots domestically and abroad. The clients I have worked on include Amazon Kindle, The French Culinary Institute, Samsung, Cigna Healthcare, iVillage, Kellogg's, Audible.com, Web.com, and Scholastic Inc. I have a BFA from Parsons the New School for Design. You may view my full portfolio online at: www.chantelzapata.com Thanks so much for your interest in my work and in me. I hope all is well with you and yours and I look forward to hearing from your soon.
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I create design for digital and print. I also produce high-end Photoshop images, retouching and illustration. I can react quickly, and I'm here to help make your brand famous. My full range of work is on my online portfolio: craigmurley.com. I have over 18 years experience in ad agencies and freelancing. I've produced work for entrepreneurs just starting their brand, all the way to extensive campaigns for huge multi-nationals. From brand design, media campaigns, even creating new ways to communicate. I look after communication needs of a diverse range of brands all over the world. Contact me, and let's make it happen.
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United States - Last active: 2 days ago - Portfolio: 16
Graphic Designer with 10 years of professional experience. My main focus has been on design for print and packaging. I have worked with a wide range clients in multiple fields including: education, cosmetics, finance, entertainment, hardware, and real estate. My design philosophy is simple... I listen carefully to my client's needs and transform their ideas into reality. I strive to make sure that every detail is incorporated into my designs. When you choose me as your designer you can rest assured that you will be more than satisfied with your final product.
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Bangladesh - Last active: 3 days ago - Tests: 21 - Portfolio: 36
Quality, efficiency and reliability. These are the most important in doing a project. I'm Win-r, a businessman for 2 yrs, a Graphic Designer for 10 years with experience to visual Kick-Ass concept and idea. I specialize in logo design, print layout, webdesign and illustration, as well as complete identity packages (logo, business card, and stationery). I also have experience creating awesome homepage, Banner, buttons, Facebook Page, Creative Press Advertisement, Typography, icons, Recreation etc. Most important is that I produce high quality designs, meet the deadlines and provide fast turnaround. Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Corel Draw Adobe In design, Adobe Creative Suite. 24*7 available to communicate. Link of my portfolio: http://ahmmahmudrippy.weebly.com
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Thank you for viewing my Odesk profile. Creative Highlights Versatile, dependable, and innovative creative professional with a solid Odesk Provider reputation since 2008. I pride myself in delivering quality, personalized services in all disciplines of Graphic Design, Identity, Branding, Packaging, Web Design (Custom UX), and Print/Web Advertising Design. New services include Inbound Marketing. Please review my portfolio and testimonial section; which further demonstrates my value to your team, and will assure that your entire experience will be positive throughout our collaboration. I am excited to help you take your idea from concept into creation. Professional Goals To meet and exceed all client expectations, and project deadlines through any communications necessary to ensure a successful completion of your project.
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Creative Director/Brand Designer (contemporary, scandinavian design)
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I am a Finnish entrepreneur and creative professional with 8+ years of experience living and breathing brand design and corporate visual systems. I love to work across a vast mix of creative projects that continue to fuel my curiosity and functional approach to design. My passion lies in gaining a keen understanding of how products and services come to life for the intended audience. To truly capture the essence of a brand, one needs to understand its core functionality and values. Iconic brands can only be built if the brand trinity – visual image, function and message – is fully understood, conceptualized and then implemented across all brand communications. I enjoy working with talented people from different cultural backgrounds, and spend way too much time reading design blogs and brand case studies from Scandinavia and the rest of Europe. Specialities: Brand Design Brand Strategy Multi-disciplinary Brand Communication Communication Strategy Consumer Experience Graphic Design Art Direction Illustration / Digital Art


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My first horse was a terrible match for me, but because we had no idea what we were doing, we bought her anyway and it was a disaster. She was too young, too hot and it destroyed my confidence as a rider. I finally sold her and moved to another barn where I could learn to jump. I started out on the best school pony ever and regained my confidence and improved my skills, all while keeping an eye out for a horse of my own. But each horse we went to look at, my husband would video tape the ride (if we even got to that point) and I would take it back to my trainer for an eval. Sometimes you could just have the seller send pics and a video so you wouldn't have to waste your time riding a horse that was lame in the first place.
Anyway, I ended up finding a wonderful 10 year old horse that had all of the experience I needed, had been shown, wasn't spooky, etc. My confidence is back and I love riding again. We have been showing and doing well and I think we will only get better as a team.
I totally agree with having your trainer help you find something when you are ready. Trainers also have a lot more resources than you might and they might know of several horses for sale, that aren't actually advertised. Just take your time and in the mean time enjoy learning on the school master. They are the best and worth their weight in gold. Good luck!


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Lagos — A 42-year old commercial motorcycle operator popularly called Okada rider, Mr. Sunday Udoh, yesterday, stripped himself when a team of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Agency Taskforce attempted to arrest him for violating the road traffic law.
Udoh who was subsequently arrested at about 10:30 a.m. on Acme Road, Ikeja, immediately stripped to evade impounding of his motorcycle by the task-force led by the chairman, Superintendent, Bayo Sulaimon .
According to Kunle Olatunde, an eyewitness, "the task-force arrested him and two other Okada riders. But immediately he was arrested, Udoh stripped himself to attract public sympathy.
"Despite the fact that he was not manhandled when he was arrested, he removed his clothes and wore them back."
The incident resulted in a gridlock along the ever busy road.
Speaking to Vanguard after his arrest, Udoh said: "I didn't know when and the reason I stripped myself. I was unconscious for several minutes. It was an hour after that I was told what happened after I was arrested."
According to him; "I collected the Okada from a friend on hire purchase at N45, 000. Also, I have a wife and two children to feed; all these resulted to my temporary madness."
Speaking, leader of the task-force, Sulaimon said that Udoh was arrested by the team because he violated the new road traffic law.
He said: "We did not touch him. We gave him several minutes to do whatever he wanted to do. And his behaviour then caused a traffic jam on the road."


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While homeowners struggle to obtain a loan modification under the government's Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), some homeowners are being denied for any assistance due to very simple mistakes on the servicers' behalf. We see this happen all the time here on LoanSafe where people are constantly being denied due to paperwork mix-ups, a short of payment, or not communicating with the homeowner.
Like Tom Mudie, 56, from Florida, who almost lost his home to foreclosure right before Christmas for being eighty cents short on his agreed trial period plan with Bank of America. Prior to receiving permanent assistance under HAMP, homeowners are required to go through a three month trial period. This time often extends to 5-8 trial payments because of mishaps and overwhelmed mortgage servicers.
This is not the only mistake BofA has made recently in their foreclosure practices. Recently BofA has foreclosed on a property that no longer exists and has also initiated foreclosure on an elderly couple for making their monthly payment too early.
Mudie had owned his property since 1986 and because he lost his job in 2010 due to an employee downsizing, he ended up being unemployed for almost a year and reached out to his lender for help. This is when BofA offered Mudie the trial plan in which he was to pay $200 less than his original mortgage payment.
According to Mudie, he went to make his trial payment over the phone and accidentally dialed a zero instead of an eight. This caused his mortgage payment to be short because he ended up paying $615.02, instead of $615.82.
When he called BofA to inquire about his modification they said it had been cancelled because he was eighty cents short and they encouraged him to send in a separate check for the shortage. Once they received the check for eighty cents, they returned it to Mudie along with the payment he made via telephone.
After several attempts of trying to rectify the situation, BofA finally agreed that it was a mistake on their behalf. Mudie is now back in the trial period for HAMP and awaiting a decision for the permanent modification.


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The US retail industry has strung together back-to-back months of non-PC software sales growth, having posted 3 percent climbs in both September and October. And according to Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter, November non-PC software sales make three's a charm.
As part of his monthly NPD preview today, Pachter projected November software sales of $1.45 billion, up 3 percent compared to the same period in 2010. Unsurprisingly, the primary catalyst for this growth was Activision Blizzard's first-person shooter juggernaut Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, which Pachter believes sold 9 million units during the month.
Modern Warfare 3's projected sales represent a 10 percent increase over last year's Black Ops, Pachter said. He also said that a strong release lineup in general helped the game industry beat last November, when Microsoft launched the Kinect for the Xbox 360. That competition, he said, drove publishers to increase their marketing spend, which also resulted in bigger sales figures.
Not everyone benefited from the competition, however. Of THQ, Pachter projected Saints Row: The Third sales of 800,000 units, a figure he believes was hurt by the crowded slate. Pachter also said that THQ's uDraw saw lethargic demand on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, while WWE '12 sales slipped year-over-year due to franchise fatigue.
Overexposure of a franchise is also proving to be an issue for Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed, according to Pachter. He believes Revelations sold 1 million units following its debut, which is less than last year's Brotherhood, due to franchise fatigue and lower-than-expected review scores. The game currently has an 80 Metacritic average, compared to Brotherhood's 89.
Pachter believes Need for Speed: The Run underperformed for EA, selling just 250,000 units. Meanwhile, he projected sales of Super Mario 3D Land at 700,000 units and Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword at 500,000 units. That Skyward Sword figure is likely low, considering Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime pegged Black Friday sales of the game at 535,000 units.
Turning to hardware, Pachter believes Xbox 360 sales topped the charts with 1.45 million units sold during the month, up 5 percent year-over-year. PlayStation 3 sales climbed significantly during the period, he believes, jumping 41 percent to 750,000. He also projected that Wii sales fell 17 percent to 1.05 million and 760,000 3DS units were sold.


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The closure of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) is beginning a debate about our energy future. Although San Diego is expected to make it through the summer without any serious power interruptions, it raises serious concerns about whether there will be enough affordable and reliable energy to meet California's energy demands in the future.
Although our state is a leader in energy efficiency, a sluggish local and state economic recovery, along with a growing population, place a continual demand on energy. The state's commitment to 33 percent renewable resources by 2020 limits our ability to bring in power from other energy sources to meet our needs. While renewables play an important part of the state's energy portfolio, there also needs to be enough power from traditional energy sources to ensure reliability when the sun is not shining and the wind is not blowing.
Plans to buy electricity from the Pio Pico Energy Center, a natural gas power plant adjacent to the existing Otay Mesa Generating Project, were denied by the California Public Utilities Commission earlier this year. These plans may warrant reconsideration with the closure of San Onofre, which generated enough energy to power 1.4 million homes.
These decisions need to be guided by a statewide energy plan that recognizes the interplay between California's various energy mandates and the issue of affordability and reliability that goes into meeting future demand. Currently, many state mandates are being imposed by different state agencies. These include renewable energy production, energy efficiency, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, retrofits to power plants, among many others.
However, there is no comprehensive policy that coordinates these different programs and ensures that our economy is protected along the way.
California and San Diego already have some of the highest energy costs in the nation. San Diego Gas & Electric customers will see their utility bills rise in September due in part to new electric grid technologies, expanded environmental regulations and higher insurance costs for wildfire liability.
Meeting state mandates and regulations doesn't come for free. In fact, according to the California Energy Commission, electricity rates in the state are projected to increase 26 percent to 42 percent from 2012 to 2020, and natural gas rates are expected to increase 62 percent to 77 percent in that same time period. This is on top of the increase in transportation fuels projected to rise by $0.49 to $1.83 per gallon by 2020 due to the state's greenhouse gas reduction goals.
From families to the local business community, this affects all of us, and we need to start paying attention. Such rapid rate increases will impact our already-high cost of living and weaken our competitiveness.
Many experts — including the Little Hoover Commission and Stanford University's Hoover Institution — have started raising questions about California moving too quickly and in too many directions with differing energy policies. We're not taking the time to see what we bought, how it works and how much it really costs, before piling on new programs and expenses.


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IT WAS a clear, moonlit night when the two men set up their video cameras alongside Highway 58 in the Mojave desert. A little north of Edwards Air Force Base in California, they were hoping to shoot footage of the top-secret futuristic aircraft being tested there. What happened next amazed them.
At about 1 am a glowing object flew out of the west. It was long and thin, photographer Bill Hartenstein recalls, and surrounded by a glowing layer of gold-and-white light. The object accelerated and disappeared so fast that Hartenstein almost didn't catch it on film: "I was too clumsy due to excitement," he says.
At first they assumed the object – later nicknamed "the Dripper" from the way it shed a trail of glowing blobs – was a meteor, but when none were reported, they began to suspect it was a plane. But who had ever heard of one ...
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The West Florida Aquatic Program offers Physical Therapy in a warm water setting for patients with conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, stroke, spinal injury, brain injury, orthopedic injury, and neurological disease. The therapist will perform a comprehensive evaluation and design a treatment plan including individualized exercises, establishment and instruction in a pool program, and/or progression to land based physical therapy, depending on the patient's needs. Individuals with open wounds, continence concerns, or fear of the water would not be appropriate for the aquatic program.
Our experienced staff utilizes the unique properties of warm water to provide physical therapy in a safe, less painful environment. The low impact, aquatic–based exercise program offers many benefits to recovering patients. The buoyancy effect of water lessens the stress of weight-bearing joints such as hips, knees and spine, thus allowing greater ease of movement with less pain. The resistive properties of water allow for a variety of strengthening, balance, and coordination techniques to be performed. The patient may continue the program by joining a pool maintenance class upon completion of the aquatic physical therapy.
A referral from a Florida licensed physician, nurse practitioner or physician's assistant is required.
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