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CHIC2, 4q12 Deletion (FIP1L1 and PDGFRA Fusion), FISH
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Imatinib mesylate (Gleevec), a small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor from the 2-phenylaminopyrimidine class of compounds, has shown activity in the treatment of malignancies that are associated with the constitutive activation of a specific subgroup of tyrosine kinases. A novel tyrosine kinase, generated from fusion of the Fip1-like 1 (FIP1L1) gene to the PDGFRA gene, was identified in 9 of 16 patients (56%) with hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES). This fusion results from an approximate 800 kb interstitial chromosomal deletion that includes the cysteine-rich hydrophobic domain 2 (CHIC2) locus at 4q12. FIP1L1-PDGFRA is a constitutively activated tyrosine kinase that transforms hematopoietic cells, and is a therapeutic target for imatinib in a subset of HES patients.
Mast cell disease (MCD) is a clinically heterogeneous disorder wherein accumulation of mast cells (MC) may be limited to the skin (cutaneous mastocytosis) or involve 1 or more extra-cutaneous organs (systemic MCD [SMCD]). SMCD is often associated with eosinophilia (SMCD-eos). We recently tested the therapeutic activity of imatinib in 12 adults with SMCD-eos. In this study, we demonstrated that FIP1L1-PDGFRA is the therapeutic target of imatinib in the specific subset of patients with SMCD-eos. Furthermore, we provided evidence that the CHIC2 deletion is a surrogate marker for the FIP1L1-PDGFRA fusion.
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Providing diagnostic genetic information for patients with hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) and systemic mast cell disease (SMCD) involving CHIC2 deletion
Establishing the percentage of neoplastic interphase nuclei for patients with HES and SMCD at diagnosis and during treatment
Monitoring response to therapy
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
A neoplastic clone is detected when the percent of cells with an abnormality exceeds the normal reference range.
Detection of an abnormal clone is usually associated with hypereosinophilic syndrome or systemic mastocytosis associated with eosinophilia.
The absence of an abnormal clone does not rule out the presence of neoplastic disorder.
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
This test does not rule out cytogenetic or molecular genetic anomalies other than those specifically associated with CHIC2 deletion or insertional translocation.
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
An interpretive report will be provided.
Clinical References Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
1. Pardanani A, Ketterling RP, Brockman SR, et al: CHIC2 deletion, a surrogate for FIP1L1-PDGFRA fusion, occurs in systemic mastocytosis associated with eosinophilia and predicts response to imatinib mesylate therapy. Blood Nov 1 2003;102(9):3093-3096
2. Pardanani A, Brockman SR, Paternoster SF, et al: F1P1L1-PDGFRA fusion: prevalence and clinicopathologic correlates in 89 consecutive patients with moderate to severe eosiniphilia. Blood 2004;104:3038-3045
3. Cools J, DeAngelo DJ, Gotlib J, et al: A tyrosine kinase created by fusion of the PDGFRA and FIP1L1 genes as a therapeutic target of imatinib in idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome. N Engl J Med Mar 2003;348(13):1201-1214


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can I install a garbage disposal to this sink?
This is an excellent stainless steel sink that has held up over several years now without any issues....
ITEM#: 11477701Kraus handmade stainless steel sinks combine fashion with function to create a contemporary look for the kitchen. Handcrafted from premium 16 gauge T-304 stainless steel for maximum durability, the extra-deep basins accommodate large dishes with ease. The tight-radius corners and clean lines of the design complement transitional and modern kitchens alike. All Kraus kitchen sinks are equipped with top-level soundproofing, including thick rubber dampening pads. Each sink is additionally treated with protective Stone Guard coating, which reduces condensation and further dampens sound. The corrosion-resistant surface is further protected from rust and oxidation by a meticulous finishing process. Commercial-grade satin finish and rounded corners make maintenance as simple as wiping the surface with a damp cloth. This stylish single bowl sink provides a lifetime of functionality. For added convenience, a basket strainer drain assembly and stainless steel bottom grid are included free with purchase. Each bottom grid is cushioned by soft protective bumpers to prevent scratching. For easy installation, all mounting hardware is provided. Experience Kraus Quality and bring your kitchen ideas to life. Benefits & Features
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- installation type: Undermount
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- Sink length: 30 in
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Well built, solid sink.
This is an excellent stainless steel sink that has held up over several years now without any issues.Read More
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I redid my kitchen and searched everywhere for the perfect sink. This is the one!! It is nice and deep and is solid. It doesn't make a hollow sound when you place dishes in it. You owe it to yourself to purchase this sink. I absolutely love it!! My granite installer even admired it and told us this is the best sink he has ever seen. I love the rack that comes in the bottom. The free towel was a nice touch.Read More
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We are so happy with this Kraus 30-inch undermount stainless steel sink. Bought it back in Nov 2010, but didn't get installed or used until Jan 2011, due to construction delays. It is beautiful -- our contractor and others involved in the project commented on it. While shopping around, we thought it might be too deep, mounted under 1.5 inches of granite countertop. But paired with a high-arc faucet (Kleo by Moen), the depth really contains all spash. Every pan and serving tray can fit in this sink! What a luxury! Near-zero degree radius corners lend that professional look without being hard to clean -- the pull-down spray nozzle flushes debris back to the drain without a problem. It is high-quality, low-gauge stainless steel at a reasonable price, for the size of the bowl. Also loved that the sink grid is included -- would have been an extra purchase otherwise. This sink has a rear-positioned drainage opening -- check to be sure there is enough clearance between it and the rear wall of the cabinet opening to accommodate the garbage disposal, if using one. The packaging was impressive, as other reviewers have mentioned. And for a first-time overstock.com buyer, we found this was a really easy and satisfying place to shop, even for so big-ticket an item.Read More
Great sink, poor quality strainer
Let me explain my 'Average' rating. I love this sink. It fits my needs perfectly and the steel bottom grid is a nice touch. However, the drain/strainer had a cheap plastic part that not only would not seal properly but would deteriorate over time. My plumber had to install a different drain/strainer, one that matched the quality of the sink. How disappointing it was to see that cheap part in this expensive sink. Would I buy this sink again. Yes, but I'd have purchase a separate drain/strainer.Read More
Big enough to float a battleship
I wanted a great big sink and I got one. I can soak cookie sheets, broiler pans and my turkey roaster and still have room left over. However, I was disappointed because the sink came with a stainless steel rack that was supposed to sit in the bottom of the sink to protect the sink surface from being scratched by sharp edges of pots and cutlery. The rack is made to the exact dimensions of the sink, but because this is an undermount sink the overhang of my soapstone counter top makes it impossible to get the rack into place. If you are using this as part of a kitchen remodel tell your countertop fabricator to to take this into consideration.Read More
Higher quality than expected
If you've never had a single basin sink, it's time to make the switch! I put one in my previous house and fell in love. My new house has a double basin. Switching to a single basin was my first order of business! You can fit large pots, including their handles, in the sink. you can fit entire cookie sheets flat across the bottom. My 70 year old parents converted to a single basin after staying with me and they would never go back to double basin. The only downfall to a double basin is wanting to dump things down the drain when you have a sink full of soapy water. You learn to make adjustments immediately because you'll love the large capacity. Nothing is too big to fit and wash in this sink! Kraus is a German name, but it's a Korean product. I was instantly leery of a Korean product, but this sink gets great reviews on several other sites. The true test comes after installation, which has not happened here yet. I will review again at that point. Amazon had loads of very high reviews on this specific sink. I paired it with an industrial faucet (American Standard 4332.350.075 Pekoe Semi-Professional Single Control Kitchen Faucet, Stainless Steel) and couldn't be happier with the quality and look of both.Read More
Great sink
Initially we ordered the 32" sink because that was the size of our old one, however the old sink had a partition (2 basins). When the 32" came it was HUGE and it's also 1" wider, which doesn't leave enough counterspace around it to install a faucet, etc. So we sent it back (very easy) and ordered a 30" sink. It arrived in 7 days, but was not an issue as we're still waiting for the granite. It appears of superior quality (16 grade) and it looks beautiful - I have no doubt that it would enhance our new kitchen - can't wait to see it installed! The single bowl seems to be a much better choice these days, as you can fit and soak ANY pan in it.Read More
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What is the inside dimensions?
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Hi, my sink base cabinet is 30''. It will this be a good fit ?
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Does this sink come with sink strainer and air gap?
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price and size
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used it before
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It's beautiful
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16 gauge material
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Fits my sink base and price range.
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I want to replace a kitchen sink which is undermount on a granite countertop. I want a single basin stainless steel but the opening is 35 inches. I can't find any sinks in that length.
Hello carol w, we don't currently have any single basin sinks in that length. However, we do get new inventory in frequently, so please check back with us. Thank you for shopping with us! A.C.
Hi I bought a Kraus 30-inch Undermount Single Bowl Steel Kitchen Sink awhile ago(I still love it) I would like to replace the grid. I cant find the right one/size do you still carry the replacement grid. Qty: 1
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I meant to type to you pay shipping on returns!
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would you be able to put this in a 33" sink cabinet?
Hello svetzka, no this would be too small. I couldn't find this style for a 33 inch cabinet. have a great day!
Has anyone installed this sink in a 30" Ikea cabinet base?
Yes, and it looks awesome!
Yes, and I love it. It has a nice grate or grill, not sure what to call it, that fits in the bottom for things to sit on. I looks lovely and was a perfect fit. Judy Stone
Maryse, Did you undermount it? I thought you needed 1.5" or so on each side to fit the clips.
Yes, it works.
what is the offset dimension from back of sink to centerline of drain....our disposal drum has a 9" diameter....checking for fit- thanks!
Thank you for shopping with us renay1216.The offset dimension from the back of the sink to center line of drain is 4.5 inches. Have a great day.
this will work with a garbage disposal even though the drain is offset 3.5 inches correct???
Yes, it will work with a garbage disposal.Thank you for your question. Please feel free to contact us again with any further questions.
yes, it worked with a garbage disposal
Will this sink fit into a 30" cabinet base?
Yes this is designed to fit a 30 inch sink base.
can you install a garbage disposal with this sink? thank you.
Yes, sure, this sink has a standard 3.5" opening, any garbage disposal will work with this sink.
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Mr. Ward was born in Macon, the son of Virginia S. Ward and the late Samuel Allen Ward Sr. He was a graduate of Jones County High School and Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville. He had resided in Macon, Louisville, Ky., and most recently in Statesboro. He was employed by J.B. Hunt trucking company.
Mr. Ward is survived by two sons, Samuel Allen "Len" Ward III and Alexander "Alex" Crawford Ward, both of Louisville, Ky.; his mother, Virginia S. Ward of Macon; two brothers, Kenneth B. (Linda) Ward of Warner Robins and Warren M. (Diane) Ward of Statesboro; niece, Kathryn "Katie" Ward, and nephew, Jacob Ward, of Statesboro; nephews, Ian (Rachel) Ward and Stuart Ward of Warner Robins; a great-nephew, Simon Maxwell Ward, also of Warner Robins; and his loyal canine companion, Pepper.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the American Heart Association.
Snow's Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Services, Cherry Street, in Macon had charge of arrangements.


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and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work.
And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.
- Steve Jobs
"I'm exhausted," he sighs as he plops down onto the sofa and rhythmically begins rubbing his temples, weariness spread across his entire body. "I don't know up from down and the Rat Race just makes me crazy!" Looking for comfort, a bit of reassurance and maybe one of her good, old-fashioned pep talks, he waits for her to decide what to say. Ironing, when not baking, has always been her way to center herself, focus her thoughts and clear her head, and once again he finds her in the corner of the livingroom, steam curling around her head, ready to listen. You see, instead of taking a much-needed and deserved six-month's rest, he dove right in, grabbing at projects right and left, trying his hand and heart at this and that, looking for the perfect fit, the next step in his starting over.
Back and forth, back and forth; her arm follows the path of the iron hypnotically. With each wrinkle of the smooth cloth that disappears under the searing pressure, so goes a wrinkle of stress, a spot of confusion, one pessimistic thought. She glances his way but briefly, yearning to make a connection yet avoiding direct eye contact – his eyes, though, are turned towards the window, staring off into some hazy distance on the horizon – and begins listing for him all of their accomplishments, reminding him of their dreams. She goes on, discoursing on how this crazy, modern world and all of those sadly caught up in the rules and limitations set by some noisy majority, a crowd of strangers out to instill a sense of guilt and self-castigation, mean little to them and those willing to live by their own set of rules and happiness. "This is our adventure!" she exclaims. "You know deep down that it will be all right. We are on the right track." Her soothing voice reaches towards him, ringing an odd but savory truth. And he pushes himself up and gets back to work. She turns off the iron, calmer now, and…
And she got right into the rhythm, inspired by his work ethic and stick-to-itiveness: she succeeded in putting herself on a schedule (sort of), fixing goals and deadlines (mostly kept), staying off of social media and away from her friends during her working hours (well….) and actually getting things done (yes!). After a month, a very long month away, she is buckling down, with his tacit encouragement and his calming presence (not to mention his iron eye) and has begun to attend to her work seriously: writing and submitting, magazine articles, recipes, book projects and proposals. Nose to the grindstone, she is surprised when she gets to the end of her day, crawling between the cool sheets, and realizes that she accomplished what she had set out to do. She smiles to herself, half satisfied, and mentally notes what she will attempt tomorrow.
- Steve Jobs
We are all home together again, JP and I and both the boys. And Marty, happy dog. Somehow, now that the boys are grown, they are less reluctant to spend an evening in with the parents, one big happy family. We are back to cooking meals, real meals, and eating at the kitchen table, discussing projects and plans, trips and school. With, of course, the occasional pizza dinner in front of a good (or not so good) movie. Mealtime as a family has always been our strong point, as odd a family as we are with our rather unconventional lifestyle. Through thick and thin, adolescent doldrums, arguments and disagreements, come rain or shine we have always gathered around the dinner table of an evening, neutral territory. Leaving our differences behind, we come to the meal ready to chat, laugh and learn. The topics are anything that we dream of: tales of country, king and wars; stories of school, work or people; memories of time shared, spent or traveled; places seen, experienced and lived.
Simon has been gone for a year and a half, Clem for two months and I for one. As things slowly return to normal, the two remaining are pulled out of their slump and things begin to find their rhythm. JP and I are neck deep in our individual projects, Clem is back to school and work fulltime after an exciting and successful summer interning, designing, creating, networking, hobnobbing. Simon, finally returned from his volunteer stint in New Orleans and then Florida where he has been taking care of his grandmother and her dog, has been researching, planning and organizing the next stage of his life. So we have all been busy, busy, busy. And now, on top of everything, we are planning our drive down to Italy where I am headed to From Plate to Page and where we will be leaving Simon for an internship in Milan.
I haven't had the time to update our personal travelogue, my heartfelt, comforting advice on Starting Over… but believe me, we have been rushing madly forward, devising plans, working on several projects in parallel, our fingers in so many pies. Something, anything has got to click. And it will. Like cats, we always tend to fall on our feet and what is life if not an adventure? You see, I've been overseeing my home, rearranging what was disarranged while I was away, helping to get Simon on his feet through careful negotiation, some loud arguments, weighing options, group decisions and gentle hand holding. I listen to JP as he recounts tales of his research or clinical adventures, lets off steam or discusses opportunities. I do laundry while waiting for ideas to gestate and take form, drink coffee and eat cake while thumbing through a mindless novel when I need to refuel or frustration needs to be fended off, and I write. And write. And write. Happily and oh so luckily I have girlfriends out there in the world who support me, encourage me, advise and inform me. We all need guidance and kind words, and that is part of Step 4…for who can Start Over if one doesn't dare….dare to venture out into worlds unknown, reach out and make new contacts, call attention to oneself? He is doing it as well as I, each in our own domains and our own ways.
- Baron Justus von Liebig
And in between my many projects, my writing, Plate to Page planning and organizing, I have been pulling myself out of a slump both writing and baking. Man, as they say, cannot live on bread alone and that usually means chocolate. Back in the mood to bake, I have been pampering my family with sweet treats almost everyday. Macarons, Pecan Caramel Chocolate Cake, fudgy brownies (to come) and they have been gobbling it all up, pleased as punch that crazy mom and her endless baking are back! And with all of our projects, we certainly need to refuel and all the good things chocolate does to body and soul are the ideal nourishment.
that it is above all helpful to people who must do a great deal of mental work.
- Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
An absolutely stunning recipe, my Baked Chocolate Tartlets begin with a tender, delicate, perfect pie crust based on the French style of replacing granulated sugar with powdered and adding milk to the egg used to bind the dry ingredients into a dough. The filling is mousse-like, light and airy from whipping then brief baking, melting on the tongue in an ethereal cloud yet deep in chocolate flavor like a brownie or flourless cake. And serve these scrumptious, elegant tartlets with a classic Salted Butter Caramel Sauce, a local tradition, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream or simply with a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect. Just perfect.
For the Pie Crust:
1 ¾ cups (250 g) flour
1/3 cup (40 g) powdered/icing sugar
8 Tbs (115 g) unsalted butter, slightly softened, cubed
1 large egg yolks
Scant ¼ cup (50 ml) milk, slightly more if needed
Sift or whisk together the flour and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl. Drop in the cubes of butter and, using the tips of your fingers and thumb, rub the butter and flour together quickly until all of the butter is blended in and there are no more lumps. Add the egg yolk and the milk and, using a fork, blend vigorously until all of the flour/sugar/butter mixture is moistened and starts to pull together into a dough.
Scrape the dough out onto a floured work surface and, using the heel of one hand, smear the dough inch by inch away from you in short, hard, quick movements; this will completely blend the butter in. Scrape up the smeared dough and, working very quickly, gently knead into a smooth, homogeneous ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes.
Lightly grease with butter the sides and bottoms of 6 individual tartlet tins (4 to 4 ¼ inches/ 10 ½ to 11 cm wide) and place the prepared tins on a baking sheet.
Remove the dough from the refrigerator and unwrap. Working on a floured surface and with the top of the dough kept lightly floured to keep it from sticking to the rolling pin, roll out the dough and line the tins by gently lifting in and pressing down the dough. Trim the edges. Cover the baking tray with the lined tins with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This can also be done ahead of time.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Remove the baking tray from the refrigerator and discard the plastic wrap. Cut or tear squares of parchment paper larger than each tin. Prick each tartlet shell with a fork (not too hard or deep as you don't want holes going all the way through the dough) and place a square or parchment over each. Weigh down the parchment with pastry weights or dried beans, pushing the beans into the corners. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, carefully lift out the parchment squares and beans, pressing the bottoms down with your fingertips if puffed up, and prepare the Chocolate Filling.
For the Chocolate Filling:
3 ½ oz (100 g) good-quality dark bittersweet or semisweet chocolate (70%)
8 Tbs (110 g) unsalted butter
4 large egg yolks + 1 large whole egg
¼ cup (50 g) + 2 Tbs (30 g) granulated white sugar, as needed
Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
Melt the butter and chocolate together in a heatproof pyrex bowl over a pan of just simmering water or in a bain marie, stirring gently, until just melted. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly. In a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks and the whole egg with the sugar on high speed for 5 minutes until very light, airy and mousse-like. Decrease the beater speed to medium, gradually beat in the melted chocolate and butter in a stream until blended.
Pour into the pre-baked tartlet shells, evenly dividing the chocolate filling in between the 6 tins; using a soup ladle makes this easier. Slide the baking sheet with the 6 filled tins into the oven and bake for 8 minutes or until the top is just set, having formed a slight crust.
Remove from the oven, slide the tarlets off the baking tray and onto a cooling rack and allow to cool.
For the Salted Butter Caramel Sauce (Caramel au Beurre Salé):
1 cup (200 g) granulated white sugar
3 ½ Tbs (50 g) salted butter
1 cup (250 ml) heavy cream
Melt the sugar in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-low heat and cook until completely melted and caramel in color. Lower the heat to low and whisk in the butter in about 3 or 4 additions. Continuing to whisk, add the heavy cream in a slow stream; the caramel may foam up, but keep whisking, as it will calm down once all the cream is added and will turn to… a smooth caramel. Once it is smooth and creamy, remove from the heat and allow to cool at least to tepid before serving.


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Originally posted by Purutzil
how is that much differn't from any other MMO? most MMOs playstyle doesn't really change much you get couple more abilites here and there and some talents or whatever to boost or enhance skills you already have but overall it's more or less very similar in how you play. Also if you want a class with more complex system where you need to constantly swap sets(elements) play elementalist
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Originally posted by TeknoBug
but how many of the 42-46 were for pots, pre-fight buffs, mounts and other things like that?
Aion had the simplest and slowest combat....WoW and Swtor weren't too far behind....they are basic and stupid simple. I wouldn't go as far as to say GW2 (or GW1) for that matter were that simple.
TSW only has 7 skill slots and 7 passives, but you can rest assured that it's 10x more complicated than Aion, WoW, SWTOR and Hello Kitty put together.
Again, the point isn't how many skills do you have in your arsenal, it's how many do you need to succeed....
Originally posted by Randayn
to me that's the big thing in many of those games you have 40 hotbar abilities and many had 5+ min cooldowns or even 10 min or higher.. in GW2 I constantly use all my abilities save maybe 1 or 2 situational ones.
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Originally posted by Randayn
Haha dagger/dagger seems to be my most often defeated state while playing that class :) Mesmer and elementalist are much tougher to play than my main guardian, can actually see the benefit of your dodges and defensive skills when playing these two.
Do you know what bugs me? People who act like having hundred of abilities available to you somehow means the game is super complex and deep, and that it needs more skill to play, even IF roughly 1/3 of those skills are skills that are only used in the early stages of the game and is totally useless at the later stages, another 1/3 are basically clones of each other, and the last 1/3 is the only part you ever use, and even then you only use about 2-5 of those abilities most of the time.
How does more somehow equal better or more deep, is what I'm asking.
Originally posted by Eluldor
I'm siked to try it. After going from level 1-80 as a tank specced sword and shield Guardian in Age of Conan (dont ask me why I did that....stupid me)....it's hard to find a good challenge
Originally posted by Enigmatus
Agreed...I actually like the direction that GW2 and TSW are taking with a more horizontal type progression....was sick and tired of getting Fireball 3 then Fireball 4, than Blazing Hot Awesome Fireball.....I'd rather get a plethora of skills that I can fill in if i want. Actually, I believe GW1 started that....i think every game should follow suit...it allows people to find what works for them much better....more freedom = more fun
I just hope to God that GW2 allows for similar progression with weapon skills soon.
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Originally posted by Purutzil
Are you sure you actually play a mesmer? In PvE I use a Greatsword with scepter/pistol, have my heal, Arcane Thievery, Null Field and the Reflective bubble one in addition to my elite. There isn't a skill on either side of the red ball I don't use and use often due to the various effects each one brings to the table. Add the assorted effects of the shatters, which can be quite lovely, plus the effects of traits you can add on (I love the "cripple when clone dies" one)... you have a whole toolkit full of tools and you're really not realizing your full potential if you leave them unused.
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Originally posted by Aerowyn
Actually a lot. Just to name one game, Rift you have to actively change up your skills as you level, gaining new ones and having to add them into the mix. WoW use to do this (Not sure if it does now with how dumbed down it is) and over-all you feel progression. I just feel like nothing new ever happens in GW2, what I see at level 1 is what I get, and in most cases its the truth unless I swap weapons or a few minor things getting to the point of level 30.
Don't get me wrong, I get WHY they did it wanting more emphasis on action and all with dodging that more complex play limits, but it just makes it feel far to dumbed down and it just bores me far quicker then other games. There is virtually 0 different from how I pvped on my Mesmer and how I did solo on my meser at level 40 (Which just added clone on dodge). The biggest difference is I use CC a bit differently and might dodge a little differently, but otherwise its virtually the same.
Well to avoid straying to far off topic (since it is in some ways going off topic talking about the simplicity of the skills rather then the 'number of hot keys') lets go down with the simplest facts.
5 Weapon skills (x2)
3 Utility
1 Elite
14 Skills total on a bar. Class skills would add max 4 which increases it to 18.
Other games have far more skills available. Yes I can argue about having not use a lot of the skills GW2 provides (which lets admit that other games don't actively use all the stuff they have available either, likely outnumbering GW2 in that way though often using more skills in the end), but on a standpoint of 'skills and hotkeys at once' GW2 IS much lower then most other MMos. Still, you can't really claim thats a falling point because it doesn't nessisarily mean its 'worst' off just on a numbers standpoint.
My question is "So what if it has less?" Why care and try to defend the game. If people complain it has less then ignore them because if they think more is better without any good reasoning, they really don't have a clue.
Originally posted by Purutzil
your breakdown is sort of generic and changes greatly depending on class for instance elementalist and engineer depending how you are setup could have a great deal more.. for example elementalist has 20 skills with any weapon set then say you like conjure weapons each conjure weapon is full 5 new abilities.. you can set multiple conjure weapons to utility slots and elite if you wish giving you a LOT of abilities if you want it.. also engineer is similar in this aspect depending how you setup your utility skills. Also how you setup traits will completely change your playstyle.. for example now my ranger is running a pet focused shortbow/greatsword build.. if I move some traits around I can do a nice build using traps utilizing combo fields. Some more traits moves and I have a nice melee focused sword/dagger build I actually change my weapon sets/traits every 5 levels or so and my playstyle is completely differn't justl ike i did in Rift... This is why i played Rift for so long and why I enjoy the setup in GW2 as well..
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Until recently I could manage the content fairly well by using one build and perhaps one weapon with my Necro.
After I hit level 55, and certainly now that I am level 60 I find I have to weapon swap more often and further; I must use Death Shroud.
This does not happen everywhere of course. Lower levels maps are not as much of a challenge as the maps at my level are. The mob density and number of events are also factors.
Last night I wanted to reach a Vista in a Char map. There were a pair of Vetern mobs along with flame turrits, and regular mobs. The flames dropped my minions like paper leaving me dodging like crazy and watching my cool downs very carefully. I ended up aggroing several extra mobs sadly and ended up in a downed state. Thankfully some others arrived to help me.
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Originally posted by Aerowyn
Yes, we will definately get more weapons. Probably other ways to get more skills too. But I doubt they go crazy customization cause it will destroy pvp.
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Originally posted by Aerowyn
wild, I find my Ranger to be slightly wimpy and down there with my theif as far as fragility. My mesmer rocks and my guardian is the king of AOE. Could be my build or could be my playstyle.
BTW anyone who thinks that GW2 comabat is easy try juggling a Elementalist, and jugging the fire, air, earth and water lines while circle and side strafing like a madman trying to keep 2 or 3 mobs off your glass hiney
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Originally posted by Jackdog
Ranger is only easy because your pet can basically solo any mob around his level itself. And certain ones tank quite well. You can basically take no damage for long periods of time if positioned right. But will get chunked if u do.
Originally posted by eggy08
with two pets(obviously one at a time but still 2 available in combat), numerous speed buffs, retreat type skills and a really strong elite entangled I can keep myself from getting hit very easily.. with my panther pet I can pump out a ton of damage very fast.. quickness boon with shortbow is crazy good
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If Anet does things like they did with GW1, we'll probably see more classes and new skills added (first GW1 expansion had 2 new classes and 150 new skills).
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I feel GW2 is a step in the right direction for gaming interfaces. I dislike games like WoW and Rift for forcing users to keep track of eleventy buttons and cooldowns. I have a hard time reaching the number keys for 6 through 0 without my gamepad, so expecting people to keep track of 40 or more buttons is ridiculous. Yes, I'm including consumables and other miscellaneous abilities. Guild Wars 2 make it more manageable than most MMOs. Diablo 3 and TSW also did their part and I hope to see more MMOs use fewer buttons. At the very least, someone could come up with a creative interface which only uses a few buttons to activate those 30-60 abilities.
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Originally posted by Randayn
Not actually getting what you're saying here....
Are you talking like a mesmer can tank versus a guardian/warrior tanking?
Everyone can tank in some way.... some are better than others and that also depends on the situation.
I think some of us think of things more fluidly.
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My hunter in WoW had about 60 abilities on hotkeys. And all of them I used frequently. So yeah, GW2 is on simple side


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Perhaps I should have asked [in my first post on this thread] if anybody thought that the "final judgment" happened 2000 years ago, based upon this passage of Scripture in John 12:31-33? It would open interesting understandings of Scripture.
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ (i.e. the Cross of Christ) that each may receive the things done in the Body (His Body, not ours -- grace, not works, remember?) whether good or bad (i.e. whether we're good or bad -- Christ died for the ungodly -- not that we'd receive good or bad according to what we've done, but that we'd receive from Him the gratuity of grace whether we've been good or bad) for, He hath made Him to be sin for us, Who knew no sin, so that we would be made the righteousness of God in Him.
The main thing that I wanted to get into with:31 Now is the judging of this world. Now shall the Chief of this world be cast out.32 And I, if I should be exalted out of the earth, shall be drawing all to Myself."33 Now this He said, signifying by what death He was about to be dying. (John 12:31-33 CLNT)is whether or not the judging of this world, and the chief of this world being cast out in verse 31 would imply an Ultra -- no temporary Hell whatsoever -- type of Universalism as it leads into the 32nd and 33rd verses, as though had the world not been judged in the Body of Jesus and had the chief of this world not been cast out, then a total conquest over every life would have had to have been much more gradual, but because Jesus was lifted up, then His drawing of all men to Himself can be immediately upon death?
I care more for whether this points to a shaky Biblical bases for "temporary Hell" than about the preterism issue. I can hardly believe that for just a second there that I agreed with Thomas Whittemore on that!! Wow! Lots to think about and pray about along those lines.
As an almost total contradiction to what I wrote two posts ago, could this passage in John 12:31-33 indicate that every calamity that comes against sin since the crucifixion of Christ is something that has flown from the Cross of Christ, directly, so that God can more readily and immediately lay claim to each life at the immediate moment of their death? Romans 6:23?? Would the passage in Job about "if we receive good from God's Hand, shall we not likewise receive evil from His Hand?" be even stronger under grace, so that in our New Testament we can have examples like the Book of Revelation of God coming down upon sin, in this age, in horrendous ways, so that He can forego having to go through all of that later when someone dies?
I guess this sorta takes us back to the suffering question, in the light of, or inspite of, a lovingly passionate, Universally Redemptive, Personal God.I've received renewed hope by the Concordant Literal's translation of a portion of 1Timothy chapter 1 where this Gospel is called "the evangel of the glory of the happy God," because that ultimately excludes most presentations of the Gospel that wouldn't be discussed here, at these boards, in favorable terms.
For something to be done in Christ the Head, it may yet need to come forth in at least the remainder of His body. "...they without us shall not be perfected." In Revelation when He says, "No more pain," He also exclaims, "It has been done." Obviously there are other realms to which there is an open door that no man can shut!Pray for me that I would enter. Constant suffering for years makes it hard to not just want the temporary tenting in the flesh to end. Yet only real answer is to partake of the Divine nature. Even to go to the other side of the veil, one must yet pass through whatever is necessary to bring forth Christ fully formed within us.


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Every day, Dan Carlton gets a little stronger and his family gets one step closer to coming home.
Carlton, a 31-year-old chief warrant officer 2 with the Army 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), has been in San Antonio, Texas, since December after he was injured by an IED in Afghanistan last November.
He took his first steps with his new prosthetic leg last Thursday afternoon.
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"We're overcoming our challenges," said Carlton's wife, Juanita. "He's healing at his own pace and he's doing well, getting stronger. It's been very positive."
Carlton, his wife and their four children were uprooted from their home in Hammock Bay in Freeport after Carlton lost his left leg and severely injured his right leg in the explosion.
Since then he has undergone 13 surgeries and now is in rehabilitation. Juanita says the family hopes they will be sleeping back in their own beds by late October.
Until then, Carlton is continuing rehabilitation and counseling while the family lives in a rental home funded by the military. Juanita said last week was his first fitting for a prosthetic leg. Carlton will also receive a prosthetic leg for swimming and running.
"There's been a lot of healing, but we're doing a lot better," Juanita said. "My children are back to normal with the way they are acting around him and Dan's helping out around the house."
Juanita said her husband is able to prep food for dinner and help dress their children, who range from 1 to 7 years old. The once home-schooled older children attend a Catholic school while the couple's youngest children are in day care.
In the meantime, Juanita said her nights are more restful as Dan continues to heal and her children adjust to their new lives. Dan also is adjusting by prepping himself for the prosthetic leg by working out his core muscles.
"He's really focused right now," Juanita said. "I know there's going to be bad days, but right now he's just so good."
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Huh, I wasn't expecting that. I wonder why Hasbro isn't doing their own distribution there anymore. This could be a good thing, Hot Toys knows that market a lot better than Hasbro. This makes a very weird licensing triangle: Hasbro sub-licenses 12-inch figures to Sideshow, Sideshow distributes and works with Hot Toys for some 12-inch pieces, and now Hot Toys distributes Hasbro product in Japan.
Didn't Tomy do it in the past? Did they do it up until this Hot Toys deal?


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NEW ORLEANS (AP) The opening has been delayed for a New Orleans skate park launched by Lil Wayne and corporate sponsors.
Ward McLendon, who manages the Lower 9th Ward facility where the Trukstop skate park is located, said Wednesday there was a misunderstanding over when the park would open.
Organizers at a Sept. 26 ribbon-cutting said the park would open to the public on Oct. 1, but McLendon said the insurance and staff needed to run the facility could not be lined up in time.
McLendon said the public will be able to use the park starting Oct. 27.
The Grammy-winning rapper partnered with Mountain Dew and Glu Agency, a New York-based advertising firm, to launch the park, which was built with recycled materials provided by Brad Pitts Make It Right Foundation.
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SEATTLE (AP) Justin Bieber said some of his belongings were stolen during a show in Washington state.
The pop star tweeted to his nearly 29 million followers that he and his tour manager were victimized during the show Tuesday night at the Tacoma Dome. He didnt lay out exactly what was stolen but referenced a computer and a camera. He said what bothers him the most is that he had a lot of personal footage on them.
He adds that people should respect others property.
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LODI, N.Y. (AP) Radio talk show host Glenn Becks family had a close call when their sport utility vehicle rolled down a steep hill in New Yorks Finger Lakes region just after they had exited the SUV.
In an account of the mishap posted on Becks website, TheBlaze.com, he said he was hugging his newly married daughter as his wife got their young son out of the vehicle. They had just arrived at the cottage rented for the daughters wedding reception last weekend in Lodi, on Seneca Lake. Beck said the SUV slid down the hill and overturned, coming to rest near the shoreline.
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Arior Designar:ior design are architects and interior designers, we offer a onestop turnkey design service for..
33 High Street, Ditchling
www.ariordesign.co.uk 01273 579931
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Auricula JewelleryJewellery handmade on the premises by Natasha Caughey using a wide variety of natural gemstones and..
12-13 Turner Dumbrell Workshops, Dumbrells Court Rd, Ditchling
www.auricula.co.uk 01273 845 582
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Ditchling Gallery
Ditchling, Hassocks, West Sussex BN6 8UL
www.ditchlinggallery.co.uk 01273 843639
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Ditchling Museum Friends AssociationThe purpose of the Friends' Association is to support and promote the aims and objectives of..
Ditchling Village AssociationThe Ditchling Village Association (DVA) works as a co-ordinator between all the organisations - form
1 Beaconhurst, Keymer, Hassocks, BN6 8RE
01273 843182
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Ditchling Village Barn and GreenDitchling Village Barn and Green - a beautiful flint Barn on the village green available for Hire
www.friendsofditchling.co.uk 07760 543247
Ditchling Village Hallan ideal venue for all types of occasion and activity
18 Lewes Road, Ditchling
www.ditchlingvillage.co.uk 07766 978412
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Garden Pride Garden Centre
Common Lane (B2112), Ditchling, West Sussex
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Made and Making
Unit 3, Turner Dumbrell Workshops, Dumbrells Court Road, Ditchling
www.madeandmaking.co.uk/ 07967 819540
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Marchants Estate Agentsspecializing in the downland villages and takes pride conducting a friendly, open, and approachable
5 High St, Ditchling
www.marchants-estateagents.com 01273 842848
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Pruden and Smith, Goldsmiths & JewellersAll you could want from your local designer jewellers from silver Marmite lids to platinum diamond..
The Crossroads, Ditchling
www.prudenandsmith.com 01273 846338
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RidgeView Wine EstateRidgeView Estate is dedicated solely to the production of the highest quality sparkling wine from..
Fragbarrow Lane, Ditchling Common
www.ridgeview.co.uk 0845 3457292
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Standens Of Ditchling LtdCreators Of Beautiful Water & Landscape Gardens ..
Ashdown Cottage, Underhill Lane, Ditchling, Sussex
www.standens.net 01273 843283
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The Ditchling SocietyThe Society exists to provide a village forum to conserve and secure against threats, for this and..
The White HorseSituated in the beautifully picturesque and historical village of Ditchling, The White Horse offers..
16 West Street, Ditchling
www.whitehorseditchling.com 01273 842006
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WINDOW GALLERYEstablished in 1982, "Brighton's most successful gallery" has re-opened in Ditchling.
Studio 9, Turner Dumbrell Workshops, North End, Ditchling BN6 8GT
www.windowgallery.co.uk 01273 726190
www.windowgallery.co.uk 01273 726190
WoodcutzHouse Signs, bespoke carvings, restoration carvings. Bespoke rocking horses, tea light holders.
www.woodcutz.co.uk 01444456105
Art in DitchlingArtists Open Houses during Weekends in May plus occasional events throughout the year.
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www.ditchlingfair.co.uk 01273 841064
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You skin it and make a baby-sized Care Bear Skin Coat, obviously!
Whether you use this as a costume or as instant toy store camoflauge, you're going to get more than a couple looks for this upcycled toy!
Step 1: Get a Bear and Gut It
Gut it.
I decided that I wanted to put the zipper around the belly instead of straight down through it. So I opened the bear under the chin and unstuffed it from there.
Step 2: Fix the Legs
This will never do.
Remove the legs.
Open the tops of the legs where they are sewn shut.
Remove stuffing from the legs.
At this point, it will help to open up the belly where you intend to put the zipper. I popped the seam that ran from the chin of the bear down to its leg along one side.
Re-sew legs into leg openings, allowing them to remain open.
Open up the feet and the arms along the seams so that the baby's appendages can stick out.
Step 3: Fix the Head
But now the head was collapsey and sad. So, how to make it look perky without adding weight?
Oh you already know the answer: zip ties!
Yup. I taped zip ties in place to act as boning in a corset would. Then, once I was pleased with the general layout of them, I sewed over them with a whipstitch and secured them at both ends.
It totally worked!
Then I added a bit more stuffing loosely just to give it a more cuddly look.
So cute, my 6 month old would look adorable in this
Oh my god.. That is so awesome. :D
This is awesome and cute!
But are those fangs?
- Buy really big cable ties. Only takes 4 to get the super structure in there. I used a combination of sewing and glue gun to secure them.
- Instead of stuffing, use packing balloons from your latest diapers.com delivery to fill the head. Really lightweight!
- If you are pressed for time, skip the lining, and just make sure your little one is wearing long sleeves.
- Seal the bag of Care Bear guts, lest your dog wrestle the bag open and shower your floor with polyfill.
You know, so I can make a costume for it.
Seriously, great idea.
you've made my day :D
I am saving it till i have grand babies!
pun not intended.
I'm planning on a coat for myself that uses up all of the tiny care bears.
But maybe we need to come up with a pattern for the adult version of this!
We should get seamster in on this too. Right up his alley.
Great job!
That was Eric's idea. The bloody fangs.
I couldn't resist.
Cutecutecutecutegrabblegrabblleeprrrllllllllll........... (turns into a puddle of drools)
Those photos are gonna win some kind of contests, thats for certain.
- baby can overhat really quickly so keep an eye on their temp and loom out for rosy cheeks.
Wow. That explains a lot about New Jersey, too.
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COLUMBIA - House lawmakers did an about-face Tuesday, choosing to give themselves a pay raise just moments after they had rejected the idea.
Gov. Nikki Haley immediately criticized the move on social media.
"Unreal. The House just reconsidered & voted themselves a pay raise," Haley posted on Twitter moments after the vote. "Thank those who voted 'N' and stood with us."
The $12,000 pay raise was one of 76 vetoes Gov. Haley had placed on the 2014-2015 state budget, most of which were overridden by the Republican-led S.C. House of Representatives.
Haley had wanted the pay increase to go to state voters for approval by way of the ballot box. Rep. Jim Merrill R-Charleston, took to the floor to explain the effects of the pay raise, answering questions. He did not recommend to override or sustain the veto when it went up for a vote. He also said that the districts lawmakers represent are more populous and more pay would go a long way toward making the job of serving more desirable and competitive. Lawmakers' current yearly salary is $10,400.
Though the House initially voted on sustaining Haley's veto, members later returned to the measure and 73 members voted in favor of overriding it.
Most of the expenditures that benefitted Charleston also survived Haley's cuts, including $200,000 for the Southeastern Wildlife Expo; $100,000 to the nonprofit Palmetto Project to enroll school-aged children in Medicaid; and $100,000 for the next version of the Medal of Honor Bowl, a college post-season all-star game played at The Citadel.
Other notable survivors of the veto debate included $150,000 for three annual Black Expos, including one in the Lowcountry; $300,000 for the Lowcountry Graduate Center in North Charleston; and $150,000 for unfinished sections of the 500-mile Palmetto Trail from the coast to the mountains.
One Charleston-area item that did not survive Tuesday was $100,000 toward the creation of a tourism trail dedicated to Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion.
Haley's vetoes had totaled about $18 million in spending out of the $7 billion budget that is scheduled to take effect July 1. The items will next be taken up by the state Senate Wednesday. A two-thirds vote by the House and Senate is needed to override governor vetoes.
Early into the debate Tuesday, it appeared that most of the spending requests that House members wanted were destined to survive. At one point Merrill even asked the members not to start a veto war by attacking some of the spending projects that lawmakers from other geographic parts of the state wanted.
"And that goes for all regions of the state," he said.
In terms of the Charleston-designated spending, Haley had objected to several on grounds that taxpayer money for a football games or for events that were capable of sustaining themselves, such as the Wildlife Expo, were not a good use for public dollars.
The Medal of Honor Bowl money came as part of a three-game package totaling $300,000; it also supported North-South and the Shrine Bowl high school stars games.
Another Charleston-area measure that survived the veto process Tuesday was an effort that would provide about $275,000 for an anti-crime initiative in North Charleston. State Sen. Marlon Kimpson, D-Charleston, said he hoped the money will make an impact in the city, if it survives the Senate.
"This allows us to really fund some programs that go in a meaningful way to help reduce crime," he said. "What I'm talking about is not necessarily more police officers. But you have a number of community policing projects in local neighborhoods and they need things like additional lighting (and) emergency boxes that seniors can press if they are in danger. And all these things can help reduce crime because you'll have law enforcement more accessible."
Also overridden by the House was Haley's cut of $2 million meant for the lieutenant governor's office to increase funding for Home and Community Based Services.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. Reach Schuyler Kropf at 937-5551
Editor's note: Earlier published versions of this story contained an error about Rep. Jim Merrill's position on raises for lawmakers. The story has been corrected.
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After reading April Lindner's book, "Jane", I knew I wanted to read this book. I remember reading "Wuthering Heights" in high school and I loved it. I haven't reread it in a long time, but thought it would be interested in reading a retelling of Jane Eyre's classic book of all time. "Catherine" is a modern spin on "Wuthering Heights" and April truly captures the essence of the characters. Catherine's point of view is told through her diary that she leaves hidden on a bookshelf in her old room. Chelsea, her daughter, finds it and believes her mom is somewhere waiting for her. Told through alternating point of views: Chelsea and Catherine, the story flows quite nicely. Through reading the diary, April gives her readers a better view of who Hence is and the relationship he and Catherine had. I didn't feel as connected with Catherine as I would have liked, and I do wish there had been more "appearances" made by Catherine in that eery way Jane Eyre was able to do. However, this is an excellent story and April Lindner creatively built this story as a modern day romance that many will be able to relate to.
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Health tax hike raises concernBy Neal P. Goswami
VERMONT PRESS BUREAU | February 06,2014MONTPELIER A Shumlin administration proposal to double the tax on health care claims will add significant costs to businesses and individuals already struggling to pay for health care, opponents of the plan told the House tax-writing committee Wednesday.
Meanwhile, members of the House Ways and Means Committee signaled they will seek alternative ways to plug holes in health care budgets.
Laura Soares, president and CEO of the Vermont School Boards Insurance Trust, told the committee that Vermont schools are facing a $1.9 million additional burden in health care costs if Gov. Peter Shumlins proposal to double the health care claims tax from 0.8 percent to 1.6 percent is approved.
Thats a $1.9 million increase that would be borne by schools, and therefore the property tax, she said.
Consumers are currently footing the bill for the 0.8 percent tax on all processed health insurance claims. The tax bills are sent to insurance companies, but they recoup the costs by building the expense into insurance premiums.
The Shumlin administration is proposing doubling the tax for the second year in a row to raise an additional $14 million in fiscal 2015. Last year lawmakers rejected the proposal.
The revenue generated by the tax is funneled into the Health Care Resources Fund, a massive trust fund that pays for much of the states health care spending. Administration officials say the fund has a $14 million shortfall.
The fund, of which only a fraction is supported by the health care claims tax, covers the states Medicaid program, state-level premium subsidies for Vermont Health Connect insurance plans, operating costs of the health exchange beginning in 2015, and other programs run by the Department of Vermont Health Access.
Kevin Goddard, vice president of external affairs for insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield, asked the committee to consider the assessment in the context of its implications on business and individuals who purchase insurance.
He said fees and assessments associated with health care reform, mostly at the federal level, have already combined to add about 4 percent to insurance premiums for 2015. Shumlins proposed doubling of the health claims tax would add another $8 million to $9 million onto BCBS customers, he said.
Its worth noting, I think, that generally what happens when we take out increases to our customers and members is they struggle to afford health care costs, Goddard said. They generally respond by looking for products that are less expensive.
Those products, according to Goddard, are typically high-deductible plans that have lower premiums but increased out-of-pocket costs.
Shumlins proposal would raise the tax beginning July 1 to coincide with the start of the 2015 fiscal year. Insurance rates have already been set for 2014, however, Goddard said. That means BCBS and other insurers would have to absorb the cost until rates are set for 2015, he said.
A doubling of the tax, along with other reform-related costs, would add nearly 5 percent to premiums in 2015, according to Goddard.
What many folks are seeing is the expense side but not yet the benefit, he said of health care reform efforts at the state and federal levels.
MVP Health Care, which has fewer Vermont customers than BCBS, would see a $1 million impact if the tax were doubled, according to Susan Gretkowski, the companys senior government affairs strategist. She said the tax essentially charges those with private insurance to help plug holes in the budget for Medicaid.
Its just another cost shift. Its actually increasing the cost shift, she said.
Businesses are opposed to doubling the tax, too, said Betsy Bishop, president of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. She said a key tenet of health care reform is cost containment but that Shumlins proposal is adding more costs for consumers.
This type of proposal doesnt help us get to keeping those costs low at all, Bishop said. Increasing health care costs to decrease health care costs just doesnt make any kind of common sense to us.
Rep. Carolyn Branagan, a Georgia Republican and the committees vice chairwoman, told those who testified Wednesday the committee will consider other revenue sources.
We do have some other plans in the works that may or may not pan out. Yeah, we hear you, Branagan said.
After the hearing, Branagan declined to discuss the other options under consideration but said the committee will review them in the next few weeks.
None of them are attractive, she said. Vermonters are pretty well taxed out. The thing is, this health care thing is a plan that many of our constituents want, so we have to look out there and see how we could pay for it. As far as specifics of where that money could come from, Im not really prepared to give them to you because none of them are really fleshed out.
Shumlin administration officials said Wednesday that lawmakers would have to propose their own plan to raise the needed money if they again reject the administrations proposal.
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