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Universal Dragon Intake Dodge Ram Air Kit II by Weapon-R®. Increased airflow and air volume into your engine results in more horsepower and torque. The Dragon Air Intake System is designed to maximize airflow and engine performance. 50-States Street Legal.
- Custom designed and engineered for each application
- Each system is tuned to maximize engine performance output
- Every system includes the distinctive Dragon Air Filter
- Dyno-tuned air intake pipe constructed of CNC mandrel-bent 6061 aluminum for smooth airflow
- Comes complete with all necessary mounting hardware and comprehensive installation instructions
- All Weapon-R foam air filters are backed by the Weapon-R Million Mile warranty
Any aftermarket air intake system should improve airflow over the factory system, but by how much? You don't have to wonder with Weapon-R! Weapon-R dyno-tunes its Dragon Air Intake Systems to match the engine's displacement, air intake capacity and airspeed with the proper intake tube size and length. The result is the maximum amount of airflow and maximum engine performance. The Dragon Air Intake tube is manufactured from 6061 aluminum, CNC mandrel-bent to the precise shape and then polished to a mirror finish. The intake tube is then matched with Weapon-R's famous Dragon air filter for maximum airflow.
The Dragon Air Intake System was rated "Best Overall Performer", outperforming cold air and short ram intake systems, in the 2003 Tuner Performance Reports, Intake System Battle.
Every Dragon Air Intake System comes with everything necessary for installation including comprehensive instructions.
Weapon-R® Ram Air Kit II turns your air intake system into a Ram Air Intake. The Ram Air Intake brings cooler air to your intake system. Cold air is denser and contains more oxygen and cooler engine air inlet temperatures result in more power. Furthermore, the Ram Air tube is made from a high temperature fire resistant plastic, to resist heat soak which robs horsepower from your engine. The Ram Air Kit is easy to install. Just connect the hose to the top of the air filter, mount the velocity stack in the lower part of the grille and attach the hose.
Weapon-R® Dragon Filter Heat Shield. Complete your filter installation with the Dragon Filter Heat Shield. This Shield bolts directly to the top of the Dragon filter and completely shields the filter from any heat to create additional horsepower. You can also attach the hose from the Ram Air Kit to the top of the shield. The Dragon Filter Heat Shield is made from heat resistant plastic to help resist heat soak.51.00
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Every Customer can leave a review about our service and the product that was purchased. In order to leave your review for your new product, please follow the link in the email you receive after completing your purchase. You can rate appearance, ease of installation, price/value and product quality.Weapon-R® - Universal Dragon Intake Dodge Ram Air Kit IIAverage Rating: 4.7 of 5APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITYAll Weapon-R Reviews(4.5)APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITY2004 Toyota Highlander | Posted by Todd | (Atlanta, GA)
Beats me if it does anything or not but it sure is cool to say I have a "Ram Air" intake on my vehicle! I am going to order this kit for all if my other vehicles that run another brand intake and adapt it to them!Was this review helpful for you? YesNoShare this review:(5)APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITY| Posted by James | (Albany, NY)
Did not need it but a very quick response, seller took it back, and within a two days I had a refund.2 people found this review helpful.Was this review helpful for you? YesNoShare this review:(5)APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITY2009 Toyota Corolla | Posted by Warren | (Anaheim, CA)
I was involved in an auto accident recently & I had to re-purchase some items I had purchased from CARiD. I had to replace my Dragon Ram intake made by Weapon-R. The hose is hooked up to my short ram intake, with a Secret Weapon Weapon-R air filter. The ram intake is great addition to my set up. It forces air from the bottom of front bumper into the short ram intake & is at its best when I am driving at freeway speed (maybe a little more than posted speed) Lol!!! Shopping with CARiD has always been a great experience. They carry only the best aftermarket products. Their prices are great & they give great discounts. Placing the order was a snap & delivery is always fast. CARiD is my place to shop for aftermarket auto products. I highly recommend CARiD :)5 people found this review helpful.Was this review helpful for you? YesNoShare this review:(4.3)APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITY| Posted by Ronald | (Rentiesville, OK)
Its easy to use, but determining where to place is the trick, and when it rains you need a shut off valve or just shuve a ball in the tube to block the airforce from pushing excess water up to the filter. Everything else I am satisfactorily happy with! Camaro 2011 v6, mounted tube where fog light is and works good! Cheepest place I found the tube and filter is CARiD.com.5 people found this review helpful.Was this review helpful for you? YesNoShare this review:(4)APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITY1996 Toyota 4Runner | Posted by Rick | (Tucson, AZ)
Got this with the Weapon-R Dragon Intake, for my '96 4Runner. The intake installed with ease, but there isn't enough room from the front of the filter to the vehicle body to fit the tube, so without some modification, I won't be able to install this. Keep in mind, this is specific to my 4Runner; your vehicle may have enough room. Since it isn't installed, I can't comment on the performance, but it looks nice.2 people found this review helpful.Was this review helpful for you? YesNoShare this review:(5)APPEARANCEEASE OF INSTALLATIONPRICE/VALUEQUALITY1998 Volkswagen Jetta | Posted by Steven | (Euene, OR)
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I always liked flying Mooney aircraft. Glad to see someone bringing the brand back to the skies. There is a lot new that could be done to make the 2014 planes more advanced than when the line slowed to suspended animation in 2008. I hope the owners realize that engineering is needed to make them viable in the future. I always thought Mooney would get the first General Aviation auto-land system.
I worry that even the Chinese think China is this broad market chafing at the bit to buy things. They are not. It is still a developing nation and their ability to consume is limited. It is easier to get a private audience with The Pope than flying a small aircraft in China. Small boys don't dream of being pilots, they dream of taking a flight. Small girls dream of being an "Air Miss" to find a suitable husband.
There are Biz Jets all over China now because the big money boys need them, but piston propeller airplanes outside the very rare crop duster are almost unknown.
Good luck selling planes in Europe. Owned by China, Made in America would be dead on arrival in the EU. Plenty of local jobs to protect.
Sales in America have become more difficult because the trial lawyers have been allowed to use liability laws to drive the insurance cost so high it has multiplied the price of an airframe beyond the pocket book of 98% of recreational or small business fliers.
It will be nice to see a rental at the FBO with that new Mooney smell.
Loved our Ovation.
Back in October I posted a comment about my concern about the Chinese and I was told that the buyer was from Taiwan and is an American. Now this new article mentions what I had said all along about Chinese influence in Mooney Corporation. Here is my original comment: Mooney Announces Its Comeback
Is this good news, great news or is it we will wait and see what happens news for Mooney as a California based Company possibly gives much needed $$$$ to a once Great Aircraft Corporation. The Company is question, Soaring America Corporation has listed Cheng-Yuan Chen as its President and is its only employee and he is also listed as the only employee. I am excited for Mooney and hope all the best to present and new employees but this move has all the appearances of the Chinese taking over an American Company. I give big time kudos to Mooney for sticking it out this long waiting for some much needed cash, unfortunately no AMERICAN Company came to their rescue. Meanwhile we will wait for a new Mooney to grace the skies once again which will be beautiful. Here is another article: http://www.aviationpros.com/news/11190319/mooney-mum-on-chinese-buyout-claims
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With all this Chinese ownership of airplane companies, engine companies, etc you have to wonder. But look what happened to the Japanese ownership of the 80's. I think China will bust. Can't really repossess assets here. Just take pennies on the dollar. At this point it's hard to tell who is taking the big screwing. If it isn't us it isn't because we aren't bending over.
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Like a deafening thunderbolt of neonized lightning from the deepest reaches of the universe, this Technicolor sci-fi masterpiece split open the imaginations of audiences young and old back in the 1950s -- and it is still every bit as thrilling today!
A group of interstellar researchers stumble upon an uncharted world of danger, mystery, and the maddest kind of science and soon become swept up in the adventure of a lifetime! Anne Francis, a pre-goofball Leslie Nielsen, and Robby the Robot star in the undisputed mega-granddaddy of space epics! FORBIDDEN PLANET is so perfectly crafted that now-modern special effects are still decades from catching up with it.
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The beautiful Rhön hills are located in the heart of Germany, at the intersection of Bavaria, Hessen and Thuringia.
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I rode a 2013 RIP9 - I ended up with the aluminum version - I wanted to try the RDO (carbon), but it was out when I stopped by. I was VERY impressed by the RIP - I have a 2010 RIP and the bike I rode was like my bike on steroids. I felt instantly comfortable and rode it hard with no weirdness at all, the weight difference was highly noticeable, although I'm sure some of that (a lot of it) was in the carbon wheels. Without having tried a lot of other bikes I'd buy another 2013 RIP9 right now, no questions asked.
I also tried a Rocky Mountain 5" 29er (can't remember the name). I disliked that bike. I never felt comfortable on it - maybe it wasn't set up correctly for me, but it was an eye opener after riding that RIP, it felt completely XC whereas my RIP always feels like I'm not worthy of the bike, someone more skilled could push it so much harder. No offense, but the guy who set me up on the RM was slow, he drove me crazy walking about seemingly aimlessly while I waited for the bike.
I wish I got to try more bikes, but in the end I opted for riding time over standing in line/filling out forms/getting a bike set up time. When I can afford a new bike I will definitely use a demo set up like this to help me make my choice. It was just idle curiosity right now.Big Strings, Big Wheels, The Jisch Blog


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Why not try something different this birthday - book a Young Scientist to entertain and amaze at your next birthday party!
We invented science parties over 10 years ago. We are the original and still the best. With Young Scientists, we dont just do bicarb and vinegar, or cornflour and big bubbles. Our experiments are the ones kids are talking about, and they get to take their creations home! Why just serve ice cream when we can come and make it right there for you.
Activities are enjoyed by girls and boys and are chosen as appropriate to the age group and venue. Activities are chosen from:
- Make and take home a container of gooey slime
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The presentation runs for 90 minutes and costs $400 for up to 20 children. Extra children (to a maximum of 30 children) incur a $20 surcharge per child. To participate, children must be aged 6 and over.
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Amazing activities, unforgettable experience!By Yuri on 23/08/2015 9:59:55 PM
Sophie had her 6th Birth Day back in March, it was an unforgettable experience for kinds and their parents. Apart from actual involving activities, children learned amazing knowledge about science. Rebecca was so engaging with every kid in the room and outdoor. Well organised and well planned experiments made children laugh and excite. The most fantastic thing was the ice (...) Read more
AWESOME!By Lauren on 11/08/2015 1:34:26 PM
We had our 2nd Young Scientists party on the weekend and everyone had SUCH a great time! My daughter remembered fondly the party her brother had two years ago and now that she was old enough couldn't wait to have one for herself! All 22 children we so engaged and entertained for the full 90 minutes. James kept it interesting, relevant and fun for all. Can't wait to hav (...) Read more
Best Birthday Party EverBy Allison on 23/07/2015 10:10:17 PM
Thanks to James for the amazing job he did keeping 20 seven year olds entertained for 90 minutes. They loved all the experiments, especially the rockets. Well done on a great idea that reinforces to our kids that science is cool.
Non-stop fun!By Vickie on 21/07/2015 8:50:02 AM
"Best party ever!" was the comment at school the next day. All of the activities were a hit but it had to be the rockets that caused the most excitement. The kids also loved being able to take home their creations from the party. Rebecca was enthusiastic, confident and wonderful - she knew how to keep the 17 kids' attention for 1.5 hours. My son turned 7 and we had the par (...) Read more
Great day, well organised.By Tina on 15/07/2015 10:02:23 AM
Thank you Young Scientists for the most action packed, exhilarating party ever! We had my son's 7th birthday party at the CSIRO Education Centre recently and both the parents and children were completely awed by all the explosive, gooey and fun experiments that they did. The host Darren did an amazing job of maintaining the interest of 21 excited 6/7 year olds, and watchin (...) Read more
Great party!By Tom on 26/06/2015 9:00:58 PM
Young scientist recently hosted my 8th birthday party. my friend thought the main ingredient of fake snow was gunpowder!!!!! kaboom(not)!!!! it was an awesome party. I enjoyed it a lot!
Fantastic Idea!By Ingrid on 9/05/2015 9:32:55 AM
We recently had a birthday party for our 8 year old daughter, with a mix of boys and girls. Everyone absolutely loved the party!The presenter was very informative, explaining how everything worked. So not only is it fun, they also learn something. He was also very patient with some of the more rowdy children in the party, managing to get them to focus, which is always a bo (...) Read more
best party everBy Brooke on 11/03/2015 9:02:07 AM
I have never had an entertainment aspect to a party, preferring kids play in the playground. Nevertheless, we had a young scientists party yesterday as my 8 year old loves science. He had a wonderful party, as did his friends. I can't say which was the best; the rockets or the slime or the dry ice that made icecream. Jason put a context to each experiment which left the ki (...) Read more
Amazing party!By Sue on 24/02/2015 12:40:49 PM
We thoroughly enjoyed the party and were very impressed with Rebecca's enthusiasm and ability to engage such a rowdy six year old crowd! The experiments were varied and well organised. I knew it was going to be good when I saw all the gear being unpacked!
Great Party!By Alisa on 5/02/2015 1:58:58 PM
Darren kept twenty-five 6 and 7 year olds (girls and boys mix) busy and enthralled. Very impressive! He showed up on time and it all went very smoothly. The birthday girl and all the guests had a great time - would highly recommend.


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Will.i.am. Lady Gaga. Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Justing Timberlake. No, not a list of Grammy winners. Well, actually, yes, I'm pretty sure
they've all won Grammys, but they and others like them have also been tabbed as Creative Directors by brands looking make a splash. The brands tend to be technology companies looking to add a bit of coolness to their 'science nerd' persona. The Harvard Business Review blog has a piece on the trend worth checking out as well. Now, celebrity endorsements have been around for a very long time so grabbing a famous face is nothing new, and by making these talented people 'Creative Directors' it supposedly adds more authenticity to the enterprise.
But does it? Does the average person looking to buy a computer think, "I was going to get a laptop with an AMD processor, but with Will.i.am in place at Intel as 'director of creative innovation,' I guess I've got to go for the one with the i7 core instead." Ok, on some level I can imagine that a laptop needs to be high performance for the type of stuff Will.i.am does – producing, mixing, etc., but how does that qualify him for the Intel gig. Movie stars need high performance toothpaste, but I wouldn't buy Crest because Jennifer Lawrence was in the lab coming up with a new tartar control formulation.
But even partnerships like Gwen Stefani and HP, or Alicia Keys and Blackberry are more believable than Justin Timberlake and Bud Light Premium. Does anyone think JT drinks light beer? In fact, this pairing seems like it's more harmful to Timberlake's brand than it is helpful to BLP.
Of course there are other reasons that celebrity pairings are a dubious strategy. Many celebrities are just one movie, album, athletic season away from being yesterday's news. Others remain in the spotlight, but for all the wrong reasons (crime, poor life choices, etc.). Here are three strategies that are more sensible than going the Celebrity Creative Director route:
Make Your Own Star
Yes, Apple has used celebrity in their ads. But the 'celebrity' most associated with Apple? Apple's own Steve Jobs. If you had to name another it might be their Senior VP of Design, Jonathan Ive. Building celebrity from within has several advantages. For one, it's a whole lot cheaper. It's also a lot more credible. It was easy to believe Jobs was obsessed with Apple products because Apple was his sole focus. It's a lot tougher to believe Lady Gaga was sweating the film game over at Polaroid. Making your own star can also be a strong way to tell employees or potential employees that the company sees the important role they play.
Make the Product the Star
The first thing I think when a brand announces a celebrity Creative Director is that the brand can stand on the merits of the product, and that instead of trying to make the product better, they're going to try to dazzle me with a boldface name. When craftsmanship and quality are the core of your brand you don't need much else. Look at Red Wing Shoes, Tiffany or even Starbuck's. The product is what sells the brand.
Make the Customer the Star
Smart brands understand that their role is to make people's lives more fulfilled, enriched, easier or otherwise better. Ultimately it is the enjoyment people get when using your product that is the magic. Put the customer front and center and you are on your way to creating a community, not just renting one from a celebrity. Perhaps no one knows this better than LEGO, who champion and showcase the great creations made by their fans, and have even created the LEGO Certified Professionals group.
Every brand is different and sometimes a celebrity partnership is the right way to go, but the celebrity Creative Director trend is one that can go away. There are better alternatives for brands.


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Buzz: Is Niklas Hjalmarsson Available?
In the Chicago Sun Times, Adam Johns writes that Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman is still looking to make some moves to alter his roster and one of them could be moving defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson.
Hjalmarsson, 25, has two years left on his contract and has a cap hit of $3.5 million.
Johns writes that with the emergence of Nick Leddy and re-signing of Johnny Oduya, Hjalmarsson has become expendable.
Prior to the draft, The Sun Times reported that the Blackhawks were actively shopping him.
He is a left handed defenseman and considered to be a shot blocking, stay at home defenseman.


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CUMBERLAND – The town's plan to merge its four independent fire districts reaches a major milestone Wednesday when the Town Council votes to ask state lawmakers to approve the incorporation of a unified town fire district.
The state-approved incorporation would include the creation of a seven-member interim appointed fire committee by June 30 to govern and manage the finances of the unified fire district until a permanent committee is elected next year.
The council meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 45 Broad St.
The vote comes two years after a voter mandate to consolidate the Cumberland, North Cumberland, Cumberland Hill, and Valley Falls fire districts, each of which bills residents and businesses for fire protection.
The resolution before the council Wednesday asks the General Assembly to enact legislation to incorporate a unified Cumberland fire district and to consolidate the four fire districts into that district.
According to the resolution, the interim appointed fire committee would include one member from each of the fire districts and three additional members appointed by Mayor Daniel J. McKee. Those members would serve until a town-wide election in November of 2014 of a seven-member permanent Cumberland Fire Committee.
According to the resolution, the interim committee will manage and oversee the four existing budgets of the existing fire districts and provide for the preparation and adoption of budgets and tax rates for each district for the following fiscal year, provided, however, that during the budget cycle for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2014, the interim committee may adopt a budget and tax rate for a unified district.
If approved, the existing boards of commissioners for the Cumberland Hill, Valley Falls, North Cumberland and Cumberland Fire Districts as created by the General Assembly will be dissolved and all of their powers and duties passed on to the interim and permanent fire committee.
Over the past four months, a three-member Fire Consolidation Subcommittee has been meeting with trustees from the four fire districts to discuss concerns and ideas relative to the consolidation plan. The subcommittee has also been working with Town Solicitor Thomas Hefner to come up with a plan for the implementation of a governance model and to develop a strategy to adopt that model.
The subcommittee was appointed a month after the Town Council was presented with a final report on the consolidation plan drafted by Donald I. Jacobs of Holden-based D.I. Jacobs Management Consulting Services. Jacob's company was hired to conduct a comprehensive feasibility planning assessment for the purpose of consolidating the town's fire services as either an independent, municipal or regional department. In its final report, the firm recommended the town consolidate the town's four independent fire districts as a single entity with one chief and one tax rate governed by one board appointed by the Town Council.
The study conducted by Jacobs was a three-phase process. The first phase was exploratory with Jacobs and his team - including Andover, Mass. Fire Chief Michael Mansfield - meeting and talking with all of the town's various fire chiefs, fire district trustees and district employees.
The second step was for Jacobs to come back to the town with a findings report in the fall. The third step was to develop a course of action with specific recommendations, followed by a series of public hearings.
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42 U.S. Code § 18022 - Essential health benefits requirements
(a) Essential health benefits package
In this title, [1] the term "essential health benefits package" means, with respect to any health plan, coverage that—
(b) Essential health benefits
(1) In general
Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary shall define the essential health benefits, except that such benefits shall include at least the following general categories and the items and services covered within the categories:
(2) Limitation
(A) In general
The Secretary shall ensure that the scope of the essential health benefits under paragraph (1) is equal to the scope of benefits provided under a typical employer plan, as determined by the Secretary. To inform this determination, the Secretary of Labor shall conduct a survey of employer-sponsored coverage to determine the benefits typically covered by employers, including multiemployer plans, and provide a report on such survey to the Secretary.
(B) Certification
In defining the essential health benefits described in paragraph (1), and in revising the benefits under paragraph (4)(H), the Secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress containing a certification from the Chief Actuary of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that such essential health benefits meet the limitation described in paragraph (2).
(3) Notice and hearing
In defining the essential health benefits described in paragraph (1), and in revising the benefits under paragraph (4)(H), the Secretary shall provide notice and an opportunity for public comment.
(4) Required elements for consideration
In defining the essential health benefits under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—
(A) ensure that such essential health benefits reflect an appropriate balance among the categories described in such subsection, [2] so that benefits are not unduly weighted toward any category;
(B) not make coverage decisions, determine reimbursement rates, establish incentive programs, or design benefits in ways that discriminate against individuals because of their age, disability, or expected length of life;
(C) take into account the health care needs of diverse segments of the population, including women, children, persons with disabilities, and other groups;
(D) ensure that health benefits established as essential not be subject to denial to individuals against their wishes on the basis of the individuals' age or expected length of life or of the individuals' present or predicted disability, degree of medical dependency, or quality of life;
(E) provide that a qualified health plan shall not be treated as providing coverage for the essential health benefits described in paragraph (1) unless the plan provides that—
(i) coverage for emergency department services will be provided without imposing any requirement under the plan for prior authorization of services or any limitation on coverage where the provider of services does not have a contractual relationship with the plan for the providing of services that is more restrictive than the requirements or limitations that apply to emergency department services received from providers who do have such a contractual relationship with the plan; and
(F) provide that if a plan described in section 18031 (b)(2)(B)(ii) [3] of this title (relating to stand-alone dental benefits plans) is offered through an Exchange, another health plan offered through such Exchange shall not fail to be treated as a qualified health plan solely because the plan does not offer coverage of benefits offered through the stand-alone plan that are otherwise required under paragraph (1)(J); and [4]
(G) periodically review the essential health benefits under paragraph (1), and provide a report to Congress and the public that contains—
(i) an assessment of whether enrollees are facing any difficulty accessing needed services for reasons of coverage or cost;
(ii) an assessment of whether the essential health benefits needs to be modified or updated to account for changes in medical evidence or scientific advancement;
(iii) information on how the essential health benefits will be modified to address any such gaps in access or changes in the evidence base;
(5) Rule of construction
Nothing in this title [1] shall be construed to prohibit a health plan from providing benefits in excess of the essential health benefits described in this subsection.
(c) Requirements relating to cost-sharing
(1) Annual limitation on cost-sharing
The cost-sharing incurred under a health plan with respect to self-only coverage or coverage other than self-only coverage for a plan year beginning in 2014 shall not exceed the dollar amounts in effect under section 223 (c)(2)(A)(ii) of title 26 for self-only and family coverage, respectively, for taxable years beginning in 2014.
(B) 2015 and later
In the case of any plan year beginning in a calendar year after 2014, the limitation under this paragraph shall—
(i) in the case of self-only coverage, be equal to the dollar amount under subparagraph (A) for self-only coverage for plan years beginning in 2014, increased by an amount equal to the product of that amount and the premium adjustment percentage under paragraph (4) for the calendar year; and
If the amount of any increase under clause (i) is not a multiple of $50, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $50.
(3) Cost-sharing
In this title— [1]
(A) In general
The term "cost-sharing" includes—
(4) Premium adjustment percentage
For purposes of paragraph (1)(B)(i), the premium adjustment percentage for any calendar year is the percentage (if any) by which the average per capita premium for health insurance coverage in the United States for the preceding calendar year (as estimated by the Secretary no later than October 1 of such preceding calendar year) exceeds such average per capita premium for 2013 (as determined by the Secretary).
(d) Levels of coverage
(1) Levels of coverage defined
The levels of coverage described in this subsection are as follows:
(A) Bronze level
A plan in the bronze level shall provide a level of coverage that is designed to provide benefits that are actuarially equivalent to 60 percent of the full actuarial value of the benefits provided under the plan.
(B) Silver level
A plan in the silver level shall provide a level of coverage that is designed to provide benefits that are actuarially equivalent to 70 percent of the full actuarial value of the benefits provided under the plan.
(C) Gold level
A plan in the gold level shall provide a level of coverage that is designed to provide benefits that are actuarially equivalent to 80 percent of the full actuarial value of the benefits provided under the plan.
(2) Actuarial value
(A) In general
Under regulations issued by the Secretary, the level of coverage of a plan shall be determined on the basis that the essential health benefits described in subsection (b) shall be provided to a standard population (and without regard to the population the plan may actually provide benefits to).
(B) Employer contributions
(C) Application
In determining under this title, [1] the Public Health Service Act [42 U.S.C. 201 et seq.], or title 26 the percentage of the total allowed costs of benefits provided under a group health plan or health insurance coverage that are provided by such plan or coverage, the rules contained in the regulations under this paragraph shall apply.
(3) Allowable variance
The Secretary shall develop guidelines to provide for a de minimis variation in the actuarial valuations used in determining the level of coverage of a plan to account for differences in actuarial estimates.
(4) Plan reference
In this title, [1] any reference to a bronze, silver, gold, or platinum plan shall be treated as a reference to a qualified health plan providing a bronze, silver, gold, or platinum level of coverage, as the case may be.
(e) Catastrophic plan
(1) In general
A health plan not providing a bronze, silver, gold, or platinum level of coverage shall be treated as meeting the requirements of subsection (d) with respect to any plan year if—
(A) the only individuals who are eligible to enroll in the plan are individuals described in paragraph (2); and
(B) the plan provides—
(i) except as provided in clause (ii), the essential health benefits determined under subsection (b), except that the plan provides no benefits for any plan year until the individual has incurred cost-sharing expenses in an amount equal to the annual limitation in effect under subsection (c)(1) for the plan year (except as provided for in section 2713); [1] and
(2) Individuals eligible for enrollment
An individual is described in this paragraph for any plan year if the individual—
(B) has a certification in effect for any plan year under this title [1] that the individual is exempt from the requirement under section 5000A of title 26 by reason of—
(f) Child-only plans
If a qualified health plan is offered through the Exchange in any level of coverage specified under subsection (d), the issuer shall also offer that plan through the Exchange in that level as a plan in which the only enrollees are individuals who, as of the beginning of a plan year, have not attained the age of 21, and such plan shall be treated as a qualified health plan.
(g) Payments to Federally-qualified health centers
If any item or service covered by a qualified health plan is provided by a Federally-qualified health center (as defined in section 1396d (l)(2)(B) of this title) to an enrollee of the plan, the offeror of the plan shall pay to the center for the item or service an amount that is not less than the amount of payment that would have been paid to the center under section 1396a (bb) of this title) for such item or service.
[1] See References in Text note below.
[2] So in original. Probably should be "paragraph,".
[3] So in original. Probably should be "18031(d)(2)(B)(ii)".
[4] So in original. The word "and" probably should not appear.
Source(Pub. L. 111–148, title I, § 1302, title X, § 10104(b),Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 163, 896; Pub. L. 113–93, title II, § 213(a),Apr. 1, 2014, 128 Stat. 1047.)
References in Text
This title, referred to in subsecs. (a), (b)(5), (d)(2)(C), (4), and (e)(2)(B), is title I of Pub. L. 111–148, Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 130, which enacted this chapter and enacted, amended, and transferred numerous other sections and notes in the Code. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Tables.
The Public Health Service Act, referred to in subsec. (d)(2)(C), is act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, 58 Stat. 682, which is classified generally to chapter 6A (§ 201 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 201 of this title and Tables.
Section 2713, referred to in subsec. (e)(1)(B)(i), probably means section 2713 of act July 1, 1944, which is classified to section 300gg–13 of this title.
2014—Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 113–93, § 213(a)(1), struck out par. (2) which related to annual limitation on deductibles for employer-sponsored plans.
Subsec. (c)(4). Pub. L. 113–93, § 213(a)(2), which directed amendment of par. (4)(A) by substituting "paragraph (1)(B)(i)" for "paragraphs (1)(B)(i) and (2)(B)(i)", was executed by making the substitution in par. (4) to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
2010—Subsec. (d)(2)(B). Pub. L. 111–148, § 10104(b)(1), substituted "shall issue" for "may issue".
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 111–148, § 10104(b)(2), added subsec. (g).
Effective Date of 2014 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 113–93effective as if included in the enactment of Pub. L. 111–148, see section 213(c) ofPub. L. 113–93, set out as a note under section 300gg–6 of this title.
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HUNTINGTON - Alan Birch, age 42, passed away suddenly May 3, 2006 at his home.
He was born Dec. 4, 1963 in Price to Arthur "Bill" and Erma Cunningham Birch. Married Karryn Young Jan. 25, 1993 in Castle Dale; their marriage was solemnized in the St. George LDS Temple on Feb. 5, 2000. They later divorced.
Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Alan's family was his life and he was happiest when he was with his children. He enjoyed every moment he spent with his family and friends, and his fondest memories were those that he shared with Jordan, John T. and Gracie.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, riding horses, motorcycles, and spending time on the desert.
He is survived by children, Jordan Birch; John Taylor Birch; Gracie Birch; mother, Erma Birch, all of Huntington; six sisters and two brothers, Terri (Blair) Cook, Huntington; Gary (Kathy) Birch, Cleveland; Gloria (Joe) Neal, Illinois; Debra (Al) Wilcken, Salt Lake City; Linda (Marc) Stevens, Huntington; Evon (Joel) White, Price; Veronica (David) Ames, Huntington; Jerry (Mindy) Birch, Huntington; ex-wife, Karryn Birch, Huntington; and many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Alan was preceded in death by father, Bill Birch.
Graveside service Monday, May 8, Huntington City Cemetery under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home.
HELPER - Alice Janet Ortiz Vigil, age 53, passed away May 6, 2006 while surrounded by her loving family.
She was born June 11, 1952 in Albuquerque, N.M., to Arthur and Carrie Gonzales Ortiz. Married Elmer Vigil Nov. 11, 1970 in Albuquerque, N.M.
Alice's warmth and caring personality enabled her to make new friends wherever she went.
She had a great love for her family and was dearly loved by all who knew her.
She enjoyed decorating her home, shopping, going on walks, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren.
Survived by husband, Elmer Vigil, Helper; daughter, Carrie (Shawn) Mecham, Spring Glen; son, Edward (Sylvia) Vigil, Los Lunas, N.M.; father, Arthur Ortiz, brothers, Albert (Sadie) Ortiz, Arthur (Sue) Ortiz, John Ortiz, all of Albuquerque, N.M.; sister, Lupe (Vincent) Bonilla, Belen, N.M.; and five loving grandchildren, Isabella Vigil, Albert Jeffs, Antonio Mecham, and Amber and Derek Fralick. She was preceded in death by mother; sister, Angie; and four brothers, Herman, Eddie, George and Ernie.
Funeral service, Tuesday, May 9, 11 a.m., Mitchell Funeral Home. Family will be at Mitchell's Tuesday one hour prior to service. Interment, Mountain View Cemetery.
PRICE - Jack M. Vignetto, age 84, passed away at home May 2, 2006 "after a few too many birthdays."
He was born Nov. 4, 1921 in Helper to John B. and Gladys Smith Vignetto. Married Athena Georgedes Feb. 14, 1943 in Price.
Member of the Carbon Lodge 16 F&AM of Utah, where he was also a member of the El Kalah Shrine and York Rite. He was a life member of Price Elks Lodge 1550 and a member of the Carbon County Sheriff's Posse.
Jack loved the outdoors, skiing, fly fishing, hunting, and to his family he was "King Of The Cowboys".
His true love was his loving wife, Athena of 63 years.
Jack was a loving, caring father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be dearly missed by his family and a community of friends.
Survived by wife, Athena Vignetto, Price; daughter, Danielle (Brian) Bean-Schiller, Bloomfield Hills, Mich.; grandson, Darren Bruce (Stacey) Bean M.D., Madison, Wis.; two great-grandchildren, Caitlyn and Parker Bean; and sister, Jill Crowfoot, Reno, Nev.
A celebration of Jack's life will be held Saturday, June 24, 11 a.m., Mitchell Funeral Home. Family will be at Mitchell's Saturday one half hour prior to services. Interment, Mountain View Cemetery, Helper.
PRICE - Ken Konakis was born May 20, 1956 to Steven and Alicia (Crabtree) Konakis.
Graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in San Francisco in 1974 and attended San Francisco State University. During college, worked for KGO-TV as a summer replacement and KTIM-FM radio.
Co-owner of Towne Bakery and Pizza in Price with father.
Moved to Sonoma, Calif., in 1982.
Operations manager for Innovation Molding. Longtime in automotive retail businesses, as general sales manager for Vreeland Chevrolet and Toyota.
Moved to Reno in 1992. Worked in management for Dick and Susan Donnelly in Reno and Sparks until October 1997 when the dealerships were acquired by Lithia Motors.
Served in a variety of management positions, in Reno, Nev., and Sparks, Nev., for Lithia, most recently as general manager of Lithia Hyundai of Reno.
Always tried to help others' careers and advancement, often before his own.
Avid San Francisco Giants and 49ers fan, no matter how good or bad they were. Many frustrating hours listening to losing games, but always a true fan.
Ken enjoyed many hours restoring collector cars. His "other woman" was a 1955 Pontiac Star Chief!
He was devoted to his family and friends.
Ken is survived by wife, Denise (Pierce); ex-wife, Susan (Schultz); daughter, Kayla; son, Daniel; daughter and son-in-law, Tara (Kershner) and Ian Adams; mother, Alicia; sister, Amelia; sisters and brother-in-law, Nancy (Baker) and Joel Parsons and Connie and John Grasso; as well as numerous "favorite" nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends. Preceded in death by father, Steve; and son, Kenneth Paul.
Memorial services were Monday, May 8, at Mountain View Mortuary, in Reno, Nev. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society.


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The Los Alamos Hilltopper cross country teams both finished in the top four at Friday's Albuquerque Academy Invitational, but both also finished behind the host Chargers.
Los Alamos' boys came through with another solid performance, finishing third at Friday's race, which took place on the Academy campus in Albuquerque. Despite a few lineup changes — Adam Lang got his first varsity start of the season — Los Alamos finished with 97 total points.
On the girls' side, Los Alamos scored 101 points to take fourth place overall.
The race at Academy marks the halfway point in the Hilltoppers' regular season. They will head to the Santa Fe Indian School Invitational this weekend, then will have just two more regular season meets remaining, including their home invitational Oct. 22, before the District 2AAAA meet.
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(WZZM) - Monday is 'Melanoma Monday.' Dermatologists around the country will wage a war of sorts to make sure you keep an eye on your skin.
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Despite a never-ending upper respiratory infection and recovering from surgery, I've been putting time into searching for land for Ripples. Check out what it's like to look for land for sustainability purposes in the latest Making Ripples in The Free Weekly! This column was a rare rant for me; I don't like to be so negative about describing a process, but it certainly has been a challenge to even find an acre for sale. Hopefully, as with most things in our life, when we're ready and it's the right time, land will become available.


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If you missed the Celebrity Serve, you still have a chance to dine out for a good cause. Tomorrow brings the Watauga High School Empty Bowls Supper to fight hunger.The menu includes homemade Stickboy breads and soups from Vidalia, Casa Rustica, Woodlands Barbeque, Peppers, Melanie's and Blimpie. The soup is served in handmade bowls created by Watauga High Students. All of the funds raised go to the Hunger Coalition. Last year's event raised over $6,000 dollars. Empty Bowls Supper takes place tomorrow from 5 to 6:30pm at the Watauga High Cafeteria.
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Biologist Edward O Wilson's latest book The Social Conquest of Earth, which offers a sweeping account of the human rise to domination of the biosphere, is grounded in a view of evolution that has already prompted sharp criticism from his fellow scientists. MORE
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An astonishing account of the intricate and unexpected swarm intelligence of wasps, bees, ants and termites.November 23, 2008 booksReview
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A research team assessing whether and when a new geological age shaped by humans began has settled on the mid 20th century, with plastics and nuclear bombs as markers.
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Edward O. Wilson thinks we should set aside half the planet as wilderness, and he believes we can do it. In a new book, he tells the story of a nature preserve in Mozambique to make his case.
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The CyanogenMod blog finally announced the release of its CM9, Release Candidate 1 starting with 37 different devices. The first wave of devices that will be receiving their RC1 build of CyanogenMod 9 ROM include the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Motorola Xoom, Galaxy S2, Galaxy Note, ASUS Transformer and the HTC Sensation.
Watch the list of devices that can benefit from the build get longer quickly. The team made this commitment via its CyanogenMod blog, "As we've mentioned before, this release serves as the first wave of RC1′s. With the 'core' OS stabilized, our device maintainers will continue to work on their device trees to bring up more devices, this includes some of the newer releases as well as some from the older generations; but we'll save that for another day," the team said.
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Companion forum thread to:Ibex Clothing Review
I have purchased least 10 Ibex items, using them since 2007. Where do you live? Here in the coastal and western Maine mountains, I take an ultralight down jacket all year round. You must be out west? If we throw soaked shirts of any kind in the corner of the tent in the Northeast, they will NEVER dry, but start mouldering- there's too much humidity here. I have used Ibex base and mid layers on three thru-hikes, but the base layer was torn to shreds mid way though both the longer hikes. I also found that I preferred a very thin short sleeve synthetic fabric over the lightest Ibex merino in the So. Cal desert where the wool was overpowered by the heat. I agree that Ibex gear is good, but for the past year have been replacing worn items with Patagonia merino. The small amount of synthetic fabric that is now part of their wool line renders the garments much more durable than pure merino, which I find tears too easily. I have actually torn the lightest Ibex merino tights just putting them on after a shower, if I am not super careful. I agree that thumb slots are awesome, and have a Wool Patagonia hoodie that is teaching me to appreciate the hooded portion, as you outline. I would have liked to see a comparison of the Ibex products you describe against similar Patagonia merino items, rather than referencing the synthetic lines but can understand your reasoning behind your choices. I have had excellent customer service from Ibex, an important consideration if you are too quick and your legs are too sticky after a shower.
Thanks for the review and bringing attention to Ibex Brad! My Ibex Indie hoodie is my go-to next to skin piece during the colder months.
The older version of the woolies were a bit too lightweight, I think something like 16.5? Now they stick to 17.5 or 18.5 microns and the tighter baselayers are a lot more durable. I got a pair of bottoms for christmas and they're totally great. About an ounce heavier than my old wool bottoms, but you can feel the difference in thickness if you compare them side-by-side. At any rate, if you happen to find some really light-weight wool base layers, consider sizing up!
Thanks for the article. I have been a woollie since the 80s, when it was very hard to find in any weight. A couple of years ago I tracked down my most essential piece of clothing: an Ice Breaker short-sleeved zip-necked tee, and I pair it with Smartwool arm warmers for a base layer for any season. The zip and warmers give a lot of control for temperature variation (I think I have a comfort range of about 1/2 degree and it's not always the same degree!). Of course, Ice Breaker has discontinued the shirt (fortunately I got a second) and I have located no similar garment elsewhere. Does anyone make such a thing anymore?The Ibex hoodie intrigues me and I am glad to see your observations. I hope others will chime in to nudge me into getting something else I probably do not need. But it has sounded sweet for sooooo long that I seem to be heading in that direction.Thanks for the wool report, even if it is totally about one brand when there are now many to choose from. It is remindful of the recent article on the sleeping bag that sounded more like an advertisement, but this happens to be about a subject I am glad to see discussion about.
Check out Icebreaker Sonic - Us Kiwis live in merino - after all we supply it to the world! You may want to try the Icebreaker outlet store - not too sure if they sell on line. I get all my Merino gear there. Not cheap but super quality comes at a price!
"A couple of years ago I tracked down my most essential piece of clothing: an Ice Breaker short-sleeved zip-necked tee, and I pair it with Smartwool arm warmers for a base layer for any season. The zip and warmers give a lot of control for temperature variation (I think I have a comfort range of about 1/2 degree and it's not always the same degree!). Of course, Ice Breaker has discontinued the shirt (fortunately I got a second) and I have located no similar garment elsewhere. Does anyone make such a thing anymore?"Jim,Check out the Minus 33° Tarleton Men's Lightweight S/S 1/4 Zip at http://www.minus33.com/catalog/tarleton-men-s-lightweight-s-s-1-4-zip/715FGShould be what you're looking for.
Brad,If I understand you correctly, you were looking for a touch more warmth in the evening/morning when not hiking? Over your lightweight hiking baselayer?How about using a windshell? At 3-6 oz certainly a lot lighter, and more likely to be worn during hiking if it gets cold or windy.The wool shirts have one big benefit you didn't mention: if you are having a campfire, small sparks won't ruin them as much.
Hi! Thanks for the article. I'm a huge fan of Icebreaker--I have had mostly good luck with sizing--with occasional forays into Ibex-land for things that they do better."Newsflash: If you put something on, it will be warmer than wearing nothing."Under some conditions, cotton is cooler than nothing. Is this true when it's bloody hot out? I can't really tell because everything gets clammy and uncomfortable, but if we're talking actual thermal regulation, then I believe it's useful...? I presume that linen has similar properties, and may be better?
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