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H.R.894 - Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2011
To amend title V of the Social Security Act to provide grants to States to establish State maternal mortality review committees on pregnancy-related deaths occurring within such States; to develop definitions of severe maternal morbidity and data collection protocols; and to eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes.
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HR 894 IHCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
112th CONGRESSCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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H. R. 894CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
To amend title V of the Social Security Act to provide grants to States to establish State maternal mortality review committees on pregnancy-related deaths occurring within such States; to develop definitions of severe maternal morbidity and data collection protocols; and to eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
March 3, 2011CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
March 3, 2011CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
Mr. CONYERS (for himself and Ms. DEGETTE) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
A BILLCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
To amend title V of the Social Security Act to provide grants to States to establish State maternal mortality review committees on pregnancy-related deaths occurring within such States; to develop definitions of severe maternal morbidity and data collection protocols; and to eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
This Act may be cited as the 'Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2011'.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(a) Findings- Congress finds the following:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(1) The aggregate pregnancy-related mortality ratio in the United States as measured by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System was 14.5 for the 8-year period 1998 through 2005, higher than any other period in the previous 20 years. Although this increase may reflect changes in data collection methods by the States, this reported increase, along with no improvement in previous years remains a source of great concern for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and health care providers and patient advocates such as the Joint Commission, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and Amnesty International.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(2) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that maternal deaths should be investigated through State-based maternal death reviews and maternal quality collaboratives, as these entities are well-situated to identify deaths, review the factors associated with them, and take action with the findings in order to institute the systemic changes needed to decrease pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated mortality.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(3) Women of color and low-income women face added risks in terms of death, complications, and access to quality health care. African-American women are three to four times more likely to die of pregnancy-related complications than White women. In 2006 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the maternal mortality ratio for non-Hispanic White women was 9.1 deaths per 100,000 births compared with 34.8 deaths per 100,000 births for non-Hispanic Black women. These rates and disparities have not improved in more than 20 years.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(4) Healthy People 2010, a comprehensive, nationwide health promotion and disease prevention agenda launched by the Department of Health and Human Services, set a target goal of reducing maternal mortality in the United States to 4.3 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2010. In 2007, the national maternal mortality ratio was 12.7 deaths per 100,000 live births.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(5) Severe complications that result in women nearly dying, known as a 'near miss' or severe morbidity, according to some estimates, increased by 25 percent between 1998 and 2005, to approximately 34,000 cases a year. However, there is no scientific consensus on uniform definitions of severe maternal morbidity and best practices for data collection, making it difficult to measure the full extent of severe morbidity and developing evidence-based interventions.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(b) Purposes- The purposes of this Act are the following:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(1) To establish governmental accountability and a shared responsibility between States and the Federal Government to identify opportunities for improvement in quality of care and system changes, and to educate and inform health institutions and professionals, women, and families about preventing pregnancy-related deaths and complications and reducing disparities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(2) To develop a model for States to operate maternal mortality reviews and assess the various factors that may have contributed to maternal mortality, including quality of care, racial disparities, and systemic problems in the delivery of health care, and to develop appropriate interventions to reduce and prevent such deaths.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(a) Condition of Receipt of Payments From Allotment Under Maternal and Child Health Service Block Grant- Title V of the Social Security Act (
'(a) Grants-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(1) IN GENERAL- Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, for each of fiscal years 2012 through 2018, in addition to payments from allotments for States under section 502 for such year, the Secretary shall, subject to paragraph (3) and in accordance with the criteria established under paragraph (2), award grants to States to--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(A) carry out the activities described in subsection (b)(1);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(B) establish a State maternal mortality review committee, in accordance with subsection (b)(2), to carry out the activities described in subsection (b)(2)(A), and to establish the processes described in subsection (b)(1);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(C) ensure the State department of health carries out the applicable activities described in subsection (b)(3), with respect to pregnancy-related deaths occurring within the State during such fiscal year;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(D) implement and use the comprehensive case abstraction form developed under subsection (c), in accordance with such subsection; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(E) provide for public disclosure of information, in accordance with subsection (e).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(2) CRITERIA- The Secretary shall establish criteria for determining eligibility for and the amount of a grant awarded to a State under paragraph (1). Such criteria shall provide that in the case of a State that receives such a grant for a fiscal year and is determined by the Secretary to have not used such grant in accordance with this section, such State shall not be eligible for such a grant for any subsequent fiscal year.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(3) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS- For purposes of carrying out the grant program under this section, including for administrative purposes, there is authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2012 through 2018.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(b) Pregnancy-Related Death Review-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(1) REVIEW OF PREGNANCY-RELATED DEATH AND PREGNANCY-ASSOCIATED DEATH CASES- For purposes of subsection (a), with respect to a State that receives a grant under subsection (a), the following shall apply:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(A) MANDATORY REPORTING OF PREGNANCY-RELATED DEATHS-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(i) IN GENERAL- The State shall, through the State maternal mortality review committee, develop a process, separate from any reporting process established by the State department of health prior to the date of the enactment of this section, that provides for mandatory and confidential case reporting by individuals and entities described in clause (ii) of pregnancy-related deaths to the State department of health.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(ii) INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES DESCRIBED- Individuals and entities described in this clause include each of the following:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(I) Health care providers.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(II) Medical examiners.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(III) Medical coroners.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(IV) Hospitals.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(V) Free-standing birth centers.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(VI) Other health care facilities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(VII) Any other individuals responsible for completing death certificates.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(VIII) Any other appropriate individuals or entities specified by the Secretary.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(B) VOLUNTARY REPORTING OF PREGNANCY-RELATED AND PREGNANCY-ASSOCIATED DEATHS-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(i) The State shall, through the State maternal mortality review committee, develop a process for and encourage, separate from any reporting process established by the State department of health prior to the date of the enactment of this section, voluntary and confidential case reporting by individuals described in clause (ii) of pregnancy-associated deaths to the State department of health.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(ii) The State shall, through the State maternal mortality review committee, develop a process for voluntary and confidential reporting by family members of the deceased and by other individuals on possible pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths to the State department of health. Such process shall include--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(I) making publicly available on the Internet Web site of the State department of health a telephone number, Internet Web link, and email address for such reporting; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(II) publicizing to local professional organizations, community organizations, and social services agencies the availability of the telephone number, Internet Web link, and email address made available under subclause (I).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(C) DEVELOPMENT OF CASE-FINDING- The State, through the vital statistics unit of the State, shall annually identify pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths occurring in such State during the year involved by--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(i) matching all death records, with respect to such year, for women of childbearing age to live birth certificates and infant death certificates to identify deaths of women that occurred during pregnancy and within one year after the end of a pregnancy;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(ii) identifying deaths reported during such year as having an underlying or contributing cause of death related to pregnancy, regardless of the time that has passed between the end of the pregnancy and the death;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(iii) collecting data from medical examiner and coroner reports; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(iv) any other methods the States may devise to identify maternal deaths, such as through review of a random sample of reported deaths of women of childbearing age to ascertain cases of pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths that are not discernable from a review of death certificates alone.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
When feasible and for purposes of effectively collecting and obtaining data on pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths, the State shall adopt the most recent standardized birth and death certificates, as issued by the National Center for Vital Health Statistics, including the recommended checkbox section for pregnancy on the death certificates.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(D) CASE INVESTIGATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CASE SUMMARIES- Following receipt of reports by the State department of health pursuant to subparagraph (A) or (B) and collection by the vital statistics unit of the State of possible cases of pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths pursuant to subparagraph (C), the State, through the State maternal mortality review committee established under subsection (a), shall investigate each case, utilizing the case abstraction form described in subsection (c), and prepare de-identified case summaries, which shall be reviewed by the committee and included in applicable reports. For purposes of subsection (a), under the processes established under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C), a State department of health or vital statistics unit of a State shall provide to the State maternal mortality review committee access to information collected pursuant to such subparagraphs as necessary to carry out this subparagraph. Data and information collected for the case summary and review are for purposes of public health activities, in accordance with HIPAA privacy and security law (as defined in section 3009(a)(2) of the Public Health Service Act). Such case investigations shall include data and information obtained through--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(i) medical examiner and autopsy reports of the woman involved;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(ii) medical records of the woman, including such records related to health care prior to pregnancy, prenatal and postnatal care, labor and delivery care, emergency room care, hospital discharge records, and any care delivered up until the time of death of the woman for purposes of public health activities, in accordance with HIPAA privacy and security law (as defined in section 3009(a)(2) of the Public Health Service Act);CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(iii) oral and written interviews of individuals directly involved in the maternal care of the woman during and immediately following the pregnancy of the woman, including health care, mental health, and social service providers, as applicable;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(iv) optional oral or written interviews of the family of the woman;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(v) socioeconomic and other relevant background information about the woman;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(vi) information collected in subparagraph (C)(i); andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(vii) other information on the cause of death of the woman, such as social services and child welfare reports.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(2) STATE MATERNAL MORTALITY REVIEW COMMITTEES-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(A) DUTIES-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(i) REQUIRED COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES- For purposes of subsection (a), a maternal mortality review committee established by a State pursuant to a grant under such subsection shall carry out the following pregnancy-related death and pregnancy-associated death review activities and shall include all information relevant to the death involved on the case abstraction form developed under subsection (d):CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(I) With respect to a case of pregnancy-related or pregnancy-associated death of a woman, review the case summaries prepared under subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of paragraph (1).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(II) Review aggregate statistical reports developed by the vital statistics unit of the State under paragraph (1)(C) regarding pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths to identify trends, patterns, and disparities in adverse outcomes and address medical, non-medical, and system-related factors that may have contributed to such pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths and disparities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(III) Develop recommendations, based on the review of the case summaries under paragraph (1)(D) and aggregate statistical reports under subclause (II), to improve maternal care, social and health services, and public health policy and institutions, including with respect to improving access to maternal care, improving the availability of social services, and eliminating disparities in maternal care and outcomes.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(ii) OPTIONAL COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES- For purposes of subsection (a), a maternal mortality review committee established by a State under such subsection may present findings and recommendations regarding a specific case or set of circumstances directly to a health care facility or its local or State professional organization for the purpose of instituting policy changes, educational activities, or otherwise improving the quality of care provided by the facilities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(B) COMPOSITION OF MATERNAL MORTALITY REVIEW COMMITTEES-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(i) IN GENERAL- Each State maternal mortality review committee established pursuant to a grant under subsection (a) shall be multi-disciplinary, consisting of health care and social service providers, public health officials, other persons with professional expertise on maternal health and mortality, and patient and community advocates who represent those communities within such State that are the most affected by maternal mortality. Membership on such a committee of a State shall be reviewed annually by the State department of health to ensure that membership representation requirements are being fulfilled in accordance with this paragraph.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(ii) REQUIRED MEMBERSHIP- Each such review committee shall include--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(I) representatives from medical specialities providing care to pregnant and postpartum patients, including obstetricians (including generalists and maternal fetal medicine specialists), and family practice physicians;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(II) certified nurse midwives, certified midwives, and advanced practice nurses;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(III) hospital-based nurses;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(IV) representatives of the State department of health maternal and child health department;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(V) social service providers or social workers;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(VI) the chief medical examiners or designees;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(VII) facility representatives, such as from hospitals or free-standing birth centers; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(VIII) community or patient advocates who represent those communities within the State that are the most affected by maternal mortality.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(iii) ADDITIONAL MEMBERS- Each such review committee may also include representatives from other relevant academic, health, social service, or policy professions, or community organizations, on an ongoing basis, or as needed, as determined beneficial by the review committee, including--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(I) anesthesiologists;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(II) emergency physicians;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(III) pathologists;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(IV) epidemiologists or biostatisticians;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(V) intensivists;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(VI) vital statistics officers;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(VII) nutritionists;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(VIII) mental health professionals;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(IX) substance abuse treatment specialists;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(X) representatives of relevant advocacy groups;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(XI) academics;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(XII) representatives of beneficiaries of the State plan under the Medicaid program under title XIX;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(XIII) paramedics;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(XIV) lawyers;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(XV) risk management specialists;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(XVI) representatives of the departments of health or public health of major cities in the State involved; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(XVII) policy makers.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(iv) DIVERSE COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP- The composition of such a committee, with respect to a State, shall include--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(I) representatives from diverse communities, particularly those communities within such State most severely affected by pregnancy-related deaths or pregnancy-associated deaths and by a lack of access to relevant maternal care services, from community maternal child health organizations, and from minority advocacy groups;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(II) members, including health care providers, from different geographic regions in the State, including any rural, urban, and tribal areas; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(III) health care and social service providers who work in communities that are diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, Indigenous status, and English proficiency.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(v) MATERNAL MORTALITY REVIEW STAFF- Staff of each such review committee shall include--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(I) vital health statisticians, maternal child health statisticians, or epidemiologists;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(II) a coordinator of the State maternal mortality review committee, to be designated by the State; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(III) administrative staff.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(C) OPTION FOR STATES TO FORM REGIONAL MATERNAL MORTALITY REVIEWS- States with a low rate of occurrence of pregnancy-associated or pregnancy-related deaths may choose to partner with one or more neighboring States to fulfill the activities described in paragraph (1)(C). In such a case, with respect to States in such a partnership, any requirement under this section relating to the reporting of information related to such activities shall be deemed to be fulfilled by each such State if a single such report is submitted for the partnership.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(3) STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ACTIVITIES- For purposes of subsection (a), a State department of health of a State receiving a grant under such subsection shall--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(A) in consultation with the maternal mortality review committee of the State and in conjunction with relevant professional organizations, develop a plan for ongoing health care provider education, based on the findings and recommendations of the committee, in order to improve the quality of maternal care; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(B) take steps to widely disseminate the findings and recommendations of the State maternal mortality review committees of the State and to implement the recommendations of such committee.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(c) Case Abstraction Form-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(1) DEVELOPMENT- The Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shall develop a uniform, comprehensive case abstraction form and make such form available to States for State maternal mortality review committees for use by such committees in order to--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(A) ensure that the cases and information collected and reviewed by such committees can be pooled for review by the Department of Health and Human Services and its agencies; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(B) preserve the uniformity of the information and its use for Federal public health purposes.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(2) PERMISSIBLE STATE MODIFICATION- Each State may modify the form developed under paragraph (1) for implementation and use by such State or by the State maternal mortality review committee of such State by including on such form additional information to be collected, but may not alter the standard questions on such form, in order to ensure that the information can be collected and reviewed centrally at the Federal level.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(d) Treatment as Public Health Authority for Purposes of HIPAA- For purposes of applying HIPAA privacy and security law (as defined in section 3009(a)(2) of the Public Health Service Act), a State maternal mortality review committee of a State established pursuant to this section to carry out activities described in subsection (b)(2)(A) shall be deemed to be a public health authority described in section 164.501 (and referenced in section 164.512(b)(1)(i)) of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation), carrying out public health activities and purposes described in such section 164.512(b)(1)(i) (or any such successor regulation).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(e) Public Disclosure of Information-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(1) IN GENERAL- For fiscal year 2012 or a subsequent fiscal year, each State receiving a grant under this section for such year shall, subject to paragraph (3), provide for the public disclosure, and submission to the information clearinghouse established under paragraph (2), of the information included in the report of the State under section 506(a)(2)(F) for such year (relating to the findings for such year of the State maternal mortality review committee established by the State under this section).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(2) INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE- The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall establish an information clearinghouse, that shall be administered by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that will maintain findings and recommendations submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) and provide such findings and recommendations for public review and research purposes by State health departments, maternal mortality review committees, and health providers and institutions.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(3) CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION- In no case shall any individually identifiable health information be provided to the public, or submitted to the information clearinghouse, under paragraph (1).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(f) Confidentiality of Review Committee Proceedings-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(1) IN GENERAL- All proceedings and activities of a State maternal mortality review committee under this section, opinions of members of such a committee formed as a result of such proceedings and activities, and records obtained, created, or maintained pursuant to this section, including records of interviews, written reports, and statements procured by the Department of Health and Human Services or by any other person, agency, or organization acting jointly with the Department, in connection with morbidity and mortality reviews under this section, shall be confidential, and not subject to discovery, subpoena, or introduction into evidence in any civil, criminal, legislative, or other proceeding. Such records shall not be open to public inspection.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(2) TESTIMONY OF MEMBERS OF COMMITTEE-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(A) IN GENERAL- Members of a State maternal mortality review committee under this section may not be questioned in any civil, criminal, legislative, or other proceeding regarding information presented in, or opinions formed as a result of, a meeting or communication of the committee.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(B) CLARIFICATION- Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent a member of such a committee from testifying regarding information that was obtained independent of such member's participation on the committee, or that is public information.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(3) AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES- Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit the publishing by such a committee or the Department of Health and Human Services of statistical compilations and research reports that--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(A) are based on confidential information, relating to morbidity and mortality review; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(B) do not contain identifying information or any other information that could be used to ultimately identify the individuals concerned.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(g) Definitions- For purposes of this section:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(1) The term 'pregnancy-associated death' means the death of a woman while pregnant or during the one-year period following the date of the end of pregnancy, irrespective of the cause of such death.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(2) The term 'pregnancy-related death' means the death of a woman while pregnant or during the one-year period following the date of the end of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration or site of the pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management, but not from any accidental or incidental cause.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(3) The term 'woman of childbearing age' means a woman who is at least 10 years of age and not more than 54 years of age.'.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(b) Inclusion of Findings of Review Committees in Required Reports-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(1) STATE TRIENNIAL REPORTS- Paragraph (2) of section 506(a) of such Act (
42 U.S.C. 706(a)) is amended by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following new subparagraph:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(F) In the case of a State receiving a grant under section 514, beginning for the first fiscal year beginning after 3 years after the date of establishment of the State maternal mortality review committee established by the State pursuant to such grant and once every 3 years thereafter, information containing the findings and recommendations of such committee and information on the implementation of such recommendations during the period involved.'.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(2) ANNUAL REPORTS TO CONGRESS- Paragraph (3) of such section is amended--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(A) in subparagraph (D), at the end, by striking 'and';CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(B) in subparagraph (E), at the end, by striking the period and inserting '; and'; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(F) For fiscal year 2012 and each subsequent fiscal year, taking into account the findings, recommendations, and implementation information submitted by States pursuant to paragraph (2)(F), on the status of pregnancy-related deaths and pregnancy-associated deaths in the United States and including recommendations on methods to prevent such deaths in the United States.'.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(a) Workshop- The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of NIH and in consultation with the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the heads of other Federal agencies that administer Federal health programs, and relevant national professional organizations dealing with maternal morbidity, shall organize a national workshop to identify definitions for severe maternal morbidity and make recommendations for a research plan to identify and monitor severe maternal morbidity in the United States.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(b) Research Plan and Data Collection Protocols- The Secretary, taking into account the findings of the workshop under paragraph (1), shall develop uniform definitions of severe maternal morbidity, a research plan on severe maternal morbidity, and possible data collection protocols to assist States in identifying and monitoring cases of severe maternal morbidity and to develop recommendations on addressing such cases.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(c) Report- Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report concerning the definitions and research plan developed under this section.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(d) Authorization of Appropriations- There is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2012--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(1) $50,000 to carry out subsection (a); andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
(2) $100,000 to carry out subsection (b).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
Part B of title III of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 317T the following new section:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(a) In General- The Secretary shall, in consultation with relevant national stakeholder organizations, such as national medical specialty organizations, national maternal child health organizations, and national health disparity organizations, carry out the following activities to eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(1) Conduct research into the determinants and the distribution of disparities in maternal care, health risks, and health outcomes, and improve the capacity of the performance measurement infrastructure to measure such disparities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(2) Expand access to services that have been demonstrated to improve the quality and outcomes of maternity care for vulnerable populations.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(3) Establish a demonstration project to compare the effectiveness of interventions to reduce disparities in maternity services and outcomes, and implement and assessing effective interventions.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(b) Scope and Selection of States for Demonstration Project- The demonstration project under subsection (a)(3) shall be conducted in no more than 8 States, which shall be selected by the Secretary based on--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(1) applications submitted by States, which specify which regions and populations the State involved will serve under the demonstration project;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(2) criteria designed by the Secretary to ensure that, as a whole, the demonstration project is, to the greatest extent possible, representative of the demographic and geographic composition of communities most affected by disparities;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(3) criteria designed by the Secretary to ensure that a variety of type of models are tested through the demonstration project and that such models include interventions that have an existing evidence base for effectiveness; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(4) criteria designed by the Secretary to assure that the demonstration projects and models will be carried out in consultation with local and regional provider organizations, such as community health centers, hospital systems, and medical societies representing providers of maternity services.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(c) Duration of Demonstration Project- The demonstration project under subsection (a)(3) shall begin on January 1, 2012, and end on December 31, 2016.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(d) Grants for Evaluation and Monitoring- The Secretary may make grants to States and health care providers participating in the demonstration project under subsection (a)(3) for the purpose of collecting data necessary for the evaluation and monitoring of such project.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(e) Reports-CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(1) STATE REPORTS- Each State that participates in the demonstration project under subsection (a)(3) shall report to the Secretary, in a time, form, and manner specified by the Secretary, the data necessary to--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(A) monitor the--CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(i) outcomes of the project;CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(ii) costs of the project; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(iii) quality of maternity care provided under the project; andCommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(B) evaluate the rationale for the selection of the items and services included in any bundled payment made by the State under the project.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
'(2) FINAL REPORT- Not later than December 31, 2017, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the results of the demonstration project under subsection (a)(3).'.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink
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Pork roast with sweet balsamic glaze and pressed potatoes
aluminum foil
5 tablespoons dry mustard, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pork loin or crown roast (4-5 lb)
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons apple cider
•Preheat oven to 450°F. Line roasting pan with foil.
1.Combine 3 tablespoons dry mustard, salt, pepper, and oil; rub mixture evenly over pork. Place pork in roasting pan (wash hands); roast 20 minutes to brown.
2.Reduce heat to 400°F; roast 55 minutes.
3.While pork cooks, prepare glaze. Combine in small saucepan on low: remaining 2 tablespoons dry mustard, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, and cloves; simmer 7-8 minutes or until sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
4.Brush pork with 1/3 cup of sauce; roast 20-25 more minutes or until pork is 145°F. Use a meat thermometer to accurately ensure doneness. Transfer roast to cutting board; let stand 10-15 minutes before slicing.
5.Stir cider into remaining 2/3 cup of sauce. Slice pork and serve with sauce.
Pressed Potatoes
3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
1 (3-lb) bag baby red potatoes
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
•Preheat oven to 400°F. Chop thyme and chives.
1.Place one-half of the potatoes in a microwave-safe dish and cover; microwave on HIGH 10-12 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork. Repeat with remaining potatoes.
2.Coat two baking sheets with 2 tablespoons oil; place potatoes on baking sheet (3 inches apart); press lightly with potato masher (leaving somewhat intact).
3.Drizzle remaining 4 tablespoons oil over potatoes; season with salt, pepper, and herbs. Bake 15-20 minutes or until edges are browned and crispy. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.
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Normal operations are expected to resume Tuesday at the Dover Chemical Corp. on Davis Road, where a vapor release Monday morning shut down the plant and caused concerns throughout the area for several hours.
Normal operations are expected to resume today at Dover Chemical Corp. on Davis Road, where a vapor release Monday morning shut down the plant and caused concerns throughout the area for more than four hours.
Precautionary steps included the closing of Interstate 77 in both directions and the voluntary evacuation of Dover Avenue Elementary School.
Fire Chief Russ Volkert said the chemical vapor consisted of broken-down components of dipropylene glycol, commonly known as automotive antifreeze.
No plant personnel or firefighters were injured, although Mayor Richard Homrighausen said two people who were driving by went to two area hospitals complaining of respiratory irritation.
The chemical can cause minor respiratory effects and skin irritation upon contact, according to various reference resources, Volkert said.
The dipropylene glycol was one of the reactants in a reactor that overheated, reported to the Dover Fire Department at 9:19 a.m.
Dover Chemical Company president Dwain Colvin, speaking at 2 p.m. from a temporary command center at the First United Methodist Church on N. Wooster Avenue, said company officials don't know what caused the reactor to overheat. He said a thorough forensic investigation will be conducted, however.
Colvin said officials weren't sure if the dipropylene glycol reacted with something else, or was the only chemical affected by the reaction.
What Colvin described as off-gas was ejected through the plant's ventilation system and was not seen by employees. "The venting system worked very well," he said.
Colvin described the incident as "an unfortunate incident."
Fire Chief Volkert said the biggest potential hazard Monday was in the event of a fire
"Had that occurred, it would not have been over a widespread area," Volkert said. "It would have been just local, pretty much to the area immediately around the plant."
Volkert said he didn't feel there was a need to evacuate homes, businesses and schools in the area.
"The best precaution was to avoid breathing the vapors," the chief said.
The all-clear decision was reached at a time when officials saw that the temperature had stabilized and knew that the chemical reaction had stopped.
Both northbound and southbound lanes of nearby I-77, which were closed throughout the mid-day period, were reopened to traffic at 2 p.m.
Mayor Homrighausen said during a 3 p.m. news conference, that with the reactor situation under control, all fire departments had been released.
The mayor said the all-clear was issued at 1:47 p.m. through the reverse 911 system, which had been used initially to notify those in the immediate vicinity to stay inside and close their windows.
Volkert noted that the Dover City Schools administration voluntarily made the decision to move its students and staff from Dover Avenue Elementary to East Elementary.
Page 2 of 2 - Afternoon kindergarten classes were canceled and morning classes were kept over all day. Students were also given lunch.
Hazardous material teams from Tuscarawas and Stark counties were on the scene monitoring the situation. Fire departments there to assist if needed included Dover, New Philadelphia, Strasburg, Bolivar and Sugarcreek. Smith Ambulance personnel also assisted
Some area residents wondered why emergency officials didn't put out a common warning to everyone via the emergency broadcast system.
Patty Levengood, director of the Tuscarawas County Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agency, said the agency chose to use the reverse 911 system which was pre-mapped, at the request of incident commander, Chief Volkert.
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Paul Kepka was working over by Brewster when the storm hit.
He and his co-workers heard the news: A tornado had touched down six miles west of Worthington.
"That'll probably be my place," Kepka said, jokingly.
When he got home later that night, he was met by the mailman.
"Why is your dad's combine sitting out?" The mailman asked.
Kepka didn't know. He thought maybe his dad came and took it out of the shed for some reason.
Turns out, he was half right.
The combine wasn't in the shed anymore.
Because there was no shed anymore.
A tin machine shed had been picked up and thrown.
The machines in the shed — including the combine — were in better shape than the three trucks sitting a 30 feet behind the shed.
Because now, the shed was sitting directly on those trucks.
Pieces of tin were spread across the farm, which sits approximately six miles west of Worthington.
The pieces are mangled as if they were nothing more than pieces of paper.
The wooded frame was shattered, with splinters of wood lying across the lawn and into the adjacent field.
A piece of wood penetrated the windshield of one of the trucks. Another windshield lay on the ground after the cab of the truck was crushed
under the weight of the tin and wood.
It looked like a disaster zone.
Because, in part, it was.
"I had been thinking about building a new shed for years," Kepka told me, surrounded by his neighbors.
He didn't want to be forced to build one, and certainly not because of this kind of destruction.
But by late Friday night, Kepka was over the shock and ready to move on.
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The Vegas Dolphin Death Pool
The Reality of the Mirage in the Mojave Desert
By: Cecilia Mialon
Free The Mojave Dolphins
Free the Mojave Dolphins, a Facebook group focusing on spreading awareness of the captive dolphins at The Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, NV, holds regular demonstrations and events, but the plight of these dolphins needs more attention to this disturbing situation.
The mirage in the middle of the Mojave Desert isn't a mirage at all. It's reality. Dolphins are dying regularly, right before our very eyes, and MGM Entertainment needs to hear about it and retire these dolphins to a sea pen sanctuary.
This mirage isn't the tropical paradise where tourists come to relax and play like it alludes to. This mirage is the illusion of happy gambling tourists, world renowned restaurants, large entertainment productions, spas and swim-with-dolphins. One common reality among all of these attractions…it's REALLY HOT here.
The dolphins of the Mirage Hotel. Las Vegas from Martyn Stewart on Vimeo.
An inescapable heat
In the middle of the intensely hot sun, dry desert air and pollution lies a manufactured strip of massive hotel casinos and resorts. Each has their own illusions. From Paris and Italy to New York and Polynesia, Las Vegas is the epitome of an optical illusion. People from all over the world come to partake in this illusion. When a cab drives by with an advertisement of dolphins at The Mirage Casino, most people have to look twice.
Most tourists aren't even aware that there are currently ten dolphins swimming in circles, waiting listlessly at closed gates, beaching themselves, bored and stressed beyond comprehension right here, in the middle of the Mojave Desert. Tropical marine mammals in the middle of the desert, thousands of miles away from their natural home in the Atlantic Ocean, may be a surprise to many, but their well-being will also come as a surprise as well. They truly have been dying to entertain…for the past two decades.
Dolphins at the Mirage waiting at the gate. Photo courtesy of Free the Mojave Dolphins.
A twenty-four year sentence
The Polynesian themed resort known as 'The Mirage' has been keeping dolphins captive for the past twenty-four years. Twenty-Two dolphins have been confined to a life of unnatural and tragic existence since the "habitat" opening in 1990. Twelve have perished including babies and four wild caught. That's an astonishing 55% death rate giving the facility the nickname of "The Dolphin Death Pool".
Here is a list of the dolphins that have died there since its opening in 1990:
* Rascal – age 4 – Death unknown
* Darla – age 18 – Died from chronic pancreatitis
* Squirt – age 15 – Died from respiratory ailment
* Picabo – age 18 – Died suddenly from internal tear in its stomach
* Bugsy – age 3 – Died from pulmonary abscess
* No name – Stillborn
* No name – 2 week old calf – died from pulmonary edema
* Sigma – age 32 – Died from heart failure
* Banjo – age 32 – Died from heart failure
* Merlin – age 40 (estimate) – died from pneumonia
* Sage – age 11 – death unknown
* St. Pepper – age 2 – lung infection
The causes for such a high mortality rate is due mainly to stress related diseases and perhaps the extreme summer temperatures as high as 118 degrees. We'll never know exactly how this facility has failed to keep these dolphins alive. It could be that there's no permanent shade against the sweltering desert sun. It may be foreign debris that finds its way past the 16 inch barricade between the viewing public and the dolphin tanks.
Dolphin showing signs of poxvirus. Photo courtesy of Free the Mojave Dolphins.
Many of the ten existing dolphins show obvious signs of stress. Poxvirus, a disease which would normally go into remission, runs rampant among the dolphins likely due to their soaring anxiety. From lying listless at the gates, beaching themselves, chasing one another aggressively and being confined to barely legal enclosures, the signs are too obvious to ignore. On the overhead speakers, patrons are repeatedly advised to view the pool where dolphins are being actively trained to not call attention to the obvious signs of compulsive and methodical behavior these dolphins show on a regular basis. There is no way to adequately duplicate any form of natural environment for dolphins in captivity, but the Mirage stands out for its poor facilities.
Nowhere to hide
This facility has been able to glide through their US Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspections un-noticed. One pool in particular is within the meager USDA guidelines by one foot to house three dolphins. There's no permanent shade structure; therefore the dolphins have no option for shade from the desert sun from 11:30am-4:30pm in the center and back pools.
While patrons participating in the "Trainer-For-A-Day" Program partake in some dolphin free fun in the pool, four of the largest male dolphins are moved into a tiny channel to wait. The underwater viewing area is not supervised nor is there anything posted to stop patrons from continually harassing the dolphins by banging and tapping on the glass. There are no educational brochures handed out, and the employees spit out little tidbits of generic and mostly useless information about each dolphin and how wonderful their circus tricks are.
It isn't surprising that speaking to the head honchos of MGM that they are minimally informed on what really goes on at the dolphin exhibit at The Mirage and as of now, they have no plans to close it down or stop its breeding program.
Demo in front of the Mirage Hotel, courtesy of Free the Mojave Dolphins.
A voice for the Voiceless
We at Free The Mojave Dolphins urge you to use your words, your deeds and your conviction to put an end to these cruel illusions once and for all. Join our page for upcoming events and updates on what's happening with this sad situation. We have some exciting events coming up, and we need your help to put the pressure on MGM. Their CEO Jim Murren is a known preacher of education and doing what's "right". Maybe all he needs is some education to make the right decision? These dolphins don't belong in small chlorinated pools in Florida, or Texas or California. They certainly don't belong in the desert of Nevada.
You can use this letter template to send to MGM asking them to shut down the "Dolphin Death Pool" once and for all.
Or write your own polite letter or send an email to:
Yvette Monet
MGM Resorts Public Affairs
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Contact the Mirage directly
Sign these Petitions!
1. No More Dolphins Swimming in Las Vegas
2. APHIS: Conduct a thorough investigation & enforce the Animal Welfare Act at the Mirage dolphin habitat
3. Clark County School Distict: Stop sending students to the Mirage dolphin habitat
4. I Take The Pledge to Boycott #MGMResorts Until The Mirage's "Secret Dolphin Death Garden and Habitat" is Closed in Las Vegas!
Thanks for your support for the dolphins in Las Vegas!
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In a fight that got a bit unnoticed, WBA interim-junior welterweight Marcos Maidana successfully defended his title in his native Buenos Aires, Argentina on September 23rd with a 4th round knockout...
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|Roach: Peterson is Tough For Khan, Mayweather is Next
Trainer Freddie Roach expects a very tough challenger from Lamont Peterson (29-1-1, 15 KOs), who faces one of Roach�s star fighters, IBF/WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-1, 18 KOs), o...
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|Khan on Peterson's Danger, Pacquiao's Camp, 147 Move
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|Lamont Peterson: No Past Mistake Repeats With Khan
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|Bradley: Khan is Obsessed With Me, Focus on Peterson!
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|Volume LIV
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Identity Theft: It Could Happen to You
When it comes to protecting your identity, you can never be too safe. As fast as experts ascertain ways to prevent identity theft, criminals think up innovative methods of stealing your most personal information.
Luckily, a new state law was passed enabling consumers to place a freeze on their credit file in the event your identity is stolen. A freeze stops anyone from opening any new accounts under your name or Social Security number. Just send a written request via certified mail to each of the three major credit bureaus (listed below). The request will cost you $10.
This new law adds a little bit of comfort, but there is more you can do before and after you become a victim of identity theft. Here are some tips, courtesy of Bro. William H. Humphries III, Esq., a member of our Outreach Program's COMPASS Panel of Attorneys, and the Federal Trade Commission's Web site, www.ftc.gov:
1. When you are writing checks to pay credit card bills, do not include the complete account number on the memo line. Writing just the last four digits is enough for the company to match with your name and properly apply. This technique will prevent anyone who may handle your check along the processing channels from accessing your entire account number. Do not have your Social Security number printed on your checks.
2. If you believe your purse, wallet or credit cards were stolen, file a police report and call the Social Security Administration fraud line at (800) 269-0271. You can also contact the three credit card bureaus: Equifax, P.O. Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374-0241, (800) 525-6285; Experian, P.O. Box 9532, Allen, TX 75013, (888) 397-3742; and TransUnion, P.O. Box 6790, Fullerton, CA 92834-6790, (800) 680-7289. A call alone will not freeze your file. They will place a fraud alert on your name, which means any company checking your credit will know your information was stolen.
3. Make a photocopy of all credit cards and licenses in your wallet or purse; front and back. Keep the photocopy in a secure location. In the event anything is stolen, you'll have the phone numbers to call in order to cancel your credit cards, and your account numbers will be easily accessible. You'll want to contact the Department of Motor Vehicles also, as someone who steals your driver's license may try to have your records changed.
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noun dis·tance \ˈdis-tən(t)s\
: the amount of space between two places or things
: a point or place that is far away from another point or place
: a state in which people are not involved with or friendly toward each other
Full Definition of DISTANCE
obsolete : discord
a : separation in timeb : the degree or amount of separation between two points, lines, surfaces, or objectsc (1) : an extent of area or an advance along a route measured linearly (2) : an extent of space measured other than linearly <within walking distance>d : an extent of advance from a beginninge : expansef (1) : length of a race or contest <won at all distances> (2) : the full length (as of a prizefight or ball game) (3) : a long race <distance training>
: the quality or state of being distant: asa : spatial remotenessb : personal and especially emotional separation; also : reserve, coldnessc : difference, disparity
: a distant point or region
a : aesthetic distanceb : capacity to observe dispassionately
— go the distance also last the distance
: to complete a course of action
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Examples of DISTANCE
- What is the distance between the Earth and the Sun?
- The gas station is a short distance away.
- Speed is measured in time and distance.
- She kept the children a safe distance from the road.
- The sign was hard to read from a distance.
- We followed them at a distance.
- She feels a distance from her brother that wasn't there before.
- Although they were once good friends, there was now considerable distance between them.
- He wants to put distance between himself and his former boss.
First Known Use of DISTANCE
14th century
Related to DISTANCE
- Antonyms
- alikeness, analogousness, analogy, community, likeness, resemblance, sameness, similarity
: to show that you are not involved with someone or something : to end a connection to or relationship with someone or something
Full Definition of DISTANCE
transitive verb
: to place or keep at a distance <able to distance themselves from the tragedy> <distances herself from her coworkers>
: to leave far behind : outstrip <easily distanced the other candidates in the race>
First Known Use of DISTANCE
Definition of DISTANCE
: taking place via electronic media linking instructors and students who are not together in a classroom <distance learning> <distance education>
First Known Use of DISTANCE
DISTANCE Defined for Kids
noun dis·tance \ˈdi-stəns\
Definition of DISTANCE for Kids
: how far from each other two points or places are
: a point or place that is far away <He saw a light in the distance.>
: the quality or state of not being friendly <She heard the distance in his voice.>
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The 2013 edition of the Harvest Food Drive will be Sunday, Nov. 17.
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Dude, no one eats AT White Castle; you pick up your tasty goods and either park & eat or take it home! Duh!
So he complains, they send him coupons, he continues to eat there and then sues, still eating there and now sends his wife. If I didnt read this I wouldnt believe it. Why not just stop eating there?Man Sues White Castle Over Booth Size and Harvest Moon Shines On The Web
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Even though we live in a supersized world, bigger is not always better. One devoted White Castle customer is suing the restaurant chain because he can't fit into the restaurant's booths. Martin Kessman, who weighs 290 pounds, complained to management for more than two years after repeatedly knocking his knee into the tables' metal supports. After the 64-year-old New York stockbroker sent a series of letters of complaint to the chain, he received what he called condescending responses. White Castle sent him free hamburger coupons and promised that it would expand its booth sizes. But the booths were never changed and Kessman is now taking his case to federal court. He is suing for bigger chairs and unspecified damages because he says the eatery is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. (He compares himself to pregnant women and the handicapped.) The lawsuit, however, has not put an end to Kessman's love of mini burgers. Now, instead of going to White Castle himself, he sends his wife.
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Dude, no one eats AT White Castle; you pick up your tasty goods and either park & eat or take it home! Duh!
I think he is more money hungry than anything.
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This is just so disgusting and ridiculous-this asshole just needs to be run over by a taxi and killed.
If ya can't fit in the fucking booth cause you got too fat eating burgers, then ya don't need to be in a White Castle anymore anyways ya stupid fuck!
Fatty needs to STFU.
When your daughter plays "House," she pretends to be an annoying doctor with a pill-addiction and a limp.
Krystal's better anyway, imo. Plus, they're probably more used to accomodating the chub.
This guy just needs to get over it.
Holy shit! You'd think it would EMBARRASS the man to address a raging, out of control weight issue!!
What a fucking tool.
I think they should countersue for the stress and damage to their property from his fat ass. The value of that booth has depreciated significantly due to his improper use.
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I had no idea White Castle still existed.
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text: Want to become an internet billionaire? Move to Africa David Rowan's Blog 04 November 11 Stephen Song David Rowan Editor of Wired magazine Follow @iRowan I write The Digital Life, a monthly tech column in our sister CondéNast magazine, GQ. This is my column from last month's issue (dated April). To subscribe to GQ, click here.If you want to become extremely wealthy over the next five years, and you have a basic grasp of technology, here's a no-brainer: move to Africa.Seriously. The internet is only now arriving, and -- with a billion people on the continent still mostly offline -- there exists a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build the next Zyngas, eBays and Groupons for a huge untapped local market. You need only look at the map of huge broadband fibreoptic cables currently being laid on both east and west coasts, from Djibouti to Dakar, to understand how quickly and ambitiously an entire continent is being connected. It's like being back in 1995 again, and realising there might just be a market for an online bookshop or auction website.Don't take my word for it: David Cameron is so keen to give British entrepreneurs a foothold that he recently took a high-level delegation of corporate CEOs to Nigeria and South Africa to highlight "one of the greatest economic opportunities on the planet". The trip -- featuring the bosses of firms such as Barclays and Bombardier, Vodafone and Virgin Atlantic -- was hailed by Downing Street as "a historic visit to a continent with a trillion dollar economy and the potential, according to the IMF, to grow faster than Brazil over the next five years". Much of that growth will come from startups that bring the mobile internet to businesses and consumers who have until now been offline. That's why Cameron's team invited along the British founders of red-hot mobile-money business Monitise, a clever text-messaging system called FrontlineSMS -- and your own Digital Life columnist with his trusty notebook.It was, admittedly, a surreal four-day schedule -- taking in South Sudan, Rwanda, Nigeria and South Africa -- that, at the last moment, was squeezed to just two days and two countries (well, there was the small matter of a domestic phone-hacking crisis to distract the PM's attention). But that was long enough to get a sense of the extraordinary opportunities -- at a time when McKinsey and Ernst & Young are forecasting that $150 billion will flow into Africa by 2015, and that consumer spending will reach $1.4 trillion by 2020. No wonder Helios Investment Partners could recently raise a $900 million fund specifically targeting the continent.So where could you make your own tech-based millions? A few obvious markets primed for explosive growth:Mobile money Who needs banks if you can use your mobile to send and receive cash? More than a quarter of Kenya's GDP now passes through a phone-to-phone network called M-Pesa, and in Uganda MTN MobileMoney has almost two million users. As Cameron put it in a speech to Lagos Business School, "Today, mobile banking systems mean we can cut out middlemen and make a direct impact on the lives of small farmers who can produce more food, feed their families, sell more food at the market and in turn buy more seed."E-commerce You don't need a smartphone, let alone a PC, to shop online. The American startup SlimTrader runs a service called MoBiashara, which lets African consumers shop by mobile on basic cellphones. And there are half a billion of those in Africa.Business directories The British startup entrepreneur Stefan Magdalinski -- formerly of UpMyStreet and Moo.com -- moved to Cape Town a couple of years ago to run a bunch of firms for international media group MIH, including a Kenyan business directory, Mocality, that gave many companies their first online presence. Why? Because he wanted to be where the action was.Health Not only do mobile phones turn into blood-pressure monitors and ultrasound devices that can connect rural communities. They can also detect counterfeit medicines: the startup mPedigree works with pharmaceutical companies to let patients text codes on packs of antimalarials to receive confirmation that they're genuine.Leapfrog tech If a tiny fraction of, say, Zimbabweans have access to the "big" internet, then why not make the internet accessible via SMS on their 2G phones? That's what Econet Wireless Zimbabwe is offering its five million mobile phone subscribers, turning their handsets into virtual smartphones with tech from ForgetMeNot Africa that turns emails and chats into text messages.Now insert your own big idea here, and book your air ticket. Sure, Africa still faces huge hurdles -- in South Africa, 11 million people live below the poverty line, and almost 6 million have HIV; in Nigeria, 110 million out of a population of 158 million live on less than £1 a day. But when one telco alone, Bharti Airtel, recently announced $13 billion in African revenue last year, you know it's time to abandon our traditional assumptions.As Cameron said in Lagos, "Which continent has six of the ten fastest growing economies in the world?... Africa is transforming in a way no-one thought possible 20 years ago…and suddenly a whole new future seems within reach."Why shouldn't you have a profitable role in that future? Edited by Duncan Geere Comments I am having a laugh over this. Apparently the writer or Cameron or both have been drinking too much coffee. In any case my company offers web development services : timi at websesame dot com . Timi Nov 18th 2011 I salute Mr Rowan's courage and i daresay sincerity in writing this article. Africa is truly a continent of huge possibilities. The problem i see is not with the capitalism of the west or greed if u must but with the colonial mindset that africans possess. We are yet to see ourselves as equals and partners in the development of the world. I wonder why it will take others to show us what we have, can do and can become? We should wake up and stop our petty banter and quit this sickening game of excuses! Our problem is not the west but us when we refuse to look inwards and work with ourselves for ourselves and with what we have. Until then the lender will always be the master and he who pays the piper will always dictate the tune. Thanks for the insight Dave, am plugging into the billion flow! Drakalu Nov 18th 2011 Truth is that without some degree of this western interest, Africa will continue to rot, thanks to its so called leadership. The pathetic lack of good governance and total disregard for the interest and well-being of the African people by the ruling class, sadly are what would continue to hold the continent's progress, in spite of all the advances in internet technology and the rest Philip Ngundam Nov 18th 2011 Truly, Africa is replete with enormous untapped opportunities. However, they need to put workable infrastructures in place to be able to convert these untapped opportunities into real wealth. The time is now! World watch out for this continent called Africa for it is the next greatest movie in the world. Never underestimate our God given capabilities. Thank you! Tochukwu chukwuka okpala Nov 18th 2011 hmmmmmm ! Interesting, 50 yrs and yet we couldnt make any notable impact into our economy, nor we succeded in building our institutions ... Cameroun & new Clonials you are most welcome ... it was a mistake that we asked u to leave ... come back and up lift us pls.. we are useless and whoever disagree he is blind. Abdulaziz Nov 18th 2011 Atlast, I finally read something good about Afrika after a very long time. Times are really changing. AHHHHH fontashu Nov 20th 2011 Great article judith Nov 22nd 2011 the huge broadband fibreoptic cables financed by Gaddafi? western hypocrisy Dec 3rd 2011 HI everyone,is a good thing to know that my Continent Africa,have something special to offers and benefit the world with fiber optic internet. i am a student in IT (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) in India.this is something that link directly with my field of study. well, i am not opposing this brilliant idea of making money in Africa in this domain, because it will be of my benefit after completing my cause and apply for a job in Africa in this domain. in my opinion, i will have preferred Africa and Asian investor to implement this future project to come. not some "western investors", who are out for selfish gain. is high time Africa should wake up from these slumber of colonial master deception and exploitation, who keep trying all types of tricks to exploited our natural resources and row material that God has bestow to us even though, the project have nothing to with our resources. the European are looking for ways to recover from their economic recession in place. begging Africa for help in the pretext of creating works and employment for everyone. our problem with unemployment in Africa is our leaders. if they put things in order as promise during their campaign for election. thing will go in well Africa. solomon Dec 3rd 2011 Excuse me, but western countries can help restore and vitalise life in third world countries, and as such, should be welcome to explore the opportunities.What are the domain extensions for Africa? Why cant western companies simply extend their online presence with a new domain extension..... Shane Stocks Dec 6th 2011 Its great to be part of the this evolution. bring it on heather Dec 7th 2011 currently reading this from cape town - i a start up online business see a future in this land, but where a web connection runs over 100 quid a month then the amount of ppl actually converting on your site is sooo low that right now - its not worth a bean - sure give it 5 more years and then it might be time to invest but right now... no tar duck! idcx Dec 7th 2011 I live in Nairobi, Kenya, a capital city with a huge infrastructure, a train network, motorways, electricity and water and cable. None of them work because the government is bent. Why should the government sort it out, when they get millions in budget support from the rest of the world no matter how cravenly corrupt and incompetent they are? Nobody ever pays a personal price for 'graft'. If businesses can put financial pressure on lousy governments to sort it out, where politics has failed the people, it can only help. Meanwhile, the investor will have to negotiate 36 hour power cuts, four hour traffic jams with un-maintained engines pouring black smoke, roads with potholes so big they destroy your company fleet and frequent attacks by armed robbers who are routinely released without trial because the judiciary and police are also corrupt. Progress through Commerce - can't come soon enough for people here. The Africans I know work really hard. They walk miles to work to save a 50c bus fare. They'd be a great workforce if their government could be persuaded to encourage trade instead of making money under the counter. Self employed in Kenya Dec 18th 2011 Don't even talk about web which is still emerging, Africa has problems/needs that can be solved with basic 1990 technology. Some of African needs are unique, so only someone in Africa will be able identify them and come up with a solution.Therefore it's important that one must partner with the locals if you want to identify billion dollar problems that need to be solved. Blue_Handje in Windhoek Namibia Jan 4th 2012 This sounds brilliant, I don't think the writer is talking about exploitation. The writer is talking about opportunities for startups to flourish in Africa. These startups can be started by anyone who has what it takes to break the barriers. African Entrepreneur inclusive. So why are guys crying ? just put on your best outfit and let the games begin. There is something i want guys to understand, I am African. i believe in a level field competition, that is the only way we are going to go a head. The only thing our Nations should do is regulate repatriation not sabotage development at entry. 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Style icons like the Duchess of Cambridge give a boost to high street sales
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Nicky Hancock from Bath in Fashion 2014 tracks the impact of celebrity endorsement on high street sales
The power of celebrity association can never be under estimated and has an immediate impact on high street sales. When the Duchess of Cambridge stepped out on Valentine's Day in that electric blue Detroit L K Bennett dress, the store saw an enormous spike in sales. Fashion coverage of both the Middleton sisters is relentless and the fact that they champion affordable high street fashion has been hugely beneficial to brands like Whistles, Reiss and Hobbs. Grazia magazine online even runs a Kate Middleton Look Book. The official engagement portrait of Kate Middleton featured a flattering cream dress by Reiss which was re-released and 1,000 dresses sold out within minutes.
Earlier this year, Pippa wore a pair of "Alice" boots by Somerset brand Seven Boot Lane who operate their only store in Milsom Place in Bath. The suede boots, disappeared from shelves within a day of Pippa's appearance in them.
Sebastian Edwards, who founded Seven Boot Lane with his wife Mais, said: "We were delighted to have Pippa Middleton wearing Seven Boot Lane. Pippa's natural style embodies the Seven Boot Lane woman perfectly.
"Alice has always been a popular boot but the impact of Pippa wearing them has been extraordinary. The boot sold out online in about 12 hours - overnight basically - and nearly half the orders we have taken came from overseas, particularly the US. 'When someone with Pippa's influence is wearing your product it opens up a whole new audience, all over the world. Because she dresses in a way that is effortlessly stylish, people find her looks to be very accessible and therefore they trust the brands that she wears."
Speaking about how they coped with the overwhelming demand Pippa has created for the Alice boot Mais said: "We are very proud to work exclusively with one independent shoe factory in Spain. They are small a family-run company - like us - and we share the same passion: making high quality products using traditional materials and methods. Being small often means you can be more flexible, so we worked together on our production to satisfy the increased demand."
Roland Mouret who was among the celebrity guests at Bath in Fashion 2013 is no stranger to the Kate effect as she has worn his glamorous gowns in the red carpet. He only dresses 'A list' celebrities and creates beautifully crafted fashion for the rich and famous. Super models also work alongside fashion brands to create a buzz. Kate Moss collaborates with Topshop, Chilcompton firm Mulberry now has a series of bags dedicated to Cara Delevigne, and the current campaign for Burberry stars Kate and Cara together.
Super models attract as much attention on the FROW as they do on the runway. And the arrival of Harry Styles creates as much attention as Anna Wintour from American Vogue. Who will be in the FROW at Bath in Fashion's catwalks this May ? Unlike the London Fashion Week which is staged exclusively for media and celebrities, in Bath anyone has the opportunity to watch top quality shows created by John Walford who has curated shows at LFW for Vivienne Westwood among others.
Demand for Superdry rocketed when Leonardo DiCaprio and David Beckham were seen wearing their sweatshirts and Beckham created a stir in 2012 when he modelled underwear for H&M. River Island collaborated with Rihanna in 2013 so the boundaries between fame and fashion are becoming blurred.
Bath's resident, Manolo Blahnik has dressed the it crowd for many years but the brand was thrown into the spotlight in Sex in the City and ultimately Carrie Bradshaw AKA Sarah Jessica Parker worked on a collaboration with the famous shoe designer.
This year, Bath in Fashion is once again working with top names in the world of fashion, with guest speakers including managing director of Topshop Mary Homer and Meadham Kirchhoff which has a cult following at London Fashion Week.
They say that "high street fashion has never looked so good as for spring summer 14" so maybe now is the time to get out and shop with or without a celebrity to lead the way.
Book your tickets for Bath in Fashion now on bathinfashion.co.uk.
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Kelly Brook lingerie at New Look
Twiggy Collection at Marks and Spencer
Tulisa at BANK
Coleen Rooney at Littlewoods
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If Gasol really ends up demanding to leave the Grizz, Mullin could offer up Murphy, Pietrus and O'bryant, plus a future 1st rounder if needed.
Like every other time a superstar or superstarlike player is traded, the team trading him never really gets equal value in return but this arguably gets the Grizz equal in return.
Pietrus is a rising young player that is doing great this season and since Eddie Jones is probably retiring after this season, he would replace him offensively and defensively, even giving more since Eddie is often injured now.
O'bryant would give them the only legit Center with potential that they have.
Murphy would replace Gasol in everything except blocks. Not entirely replace him but he would be perhaps the best scorer and rebounder in their frontline, unless Warrick continued what he has done this season.
This trade is pretty viable and I'm not sure many other teams would offer allstar players or anyone that has produced what Murphy and Pietrus have so Mullin could gives this a shot. Gasol could play either Center or PF, making either Diogu or Biedrins a bench player (likely Diogu ) but it would make the team a championship contender or should at least
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1. Pay Gasol wants to contend for a championship and the Warriors are about another 10 years from doing that, so I doubt that he'd want to come here.
2. Mikael Pietrus is a restricted free agent this year and Memphis will most likely not match any crazy offers he gets especially when they still have Dahntay Jones.
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lets not overpay now... i think j-rich alone would be pretty fair considering the #'s straight up... not this year of course but the past few.. maybe injury concerns throw in a pob or a diogu and i think that deal could be done.
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I would love to see something like this take place, but lets be for real,Memphis isnt crazy. Why would they give up a proven scorer for anybody on our team. All we have to offer is BD, Monte is too raw right now and he turns the ball over too much. Murphs doesnt have any confidence in his game right now, and the new system hasnt helped as well. Dun is too inconsistent from the outside ,and they already have a sharp shooter in the Miller kid. J.R may not every be the same. He relied on his jumping abillity to score around the rim. His jumper so far has disappear because of obvious reason. Pietrus game is similar to the kid they drafted out of UCONN Rudy Gay, so why would they do that? The trade basically wouldnt make any sense.
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Kate Siegel says No on 8
Name: Kate Siegel
What is your job? Actress
What social causes are most important to you? LGBT rights.
What charity do you support – and how?
I volunteered for "No On 8" here in California to promote equal marriage rights under the law.
Why do you have a passion for this one in particular, is there a personal tie?
I think that it is a disgrace to have constitutional amendments to remove civil rights when all people should be equal under the law. I also believe it sets a dangerous precedent for the majority to be deciding rights for a minority.Is there a particular way you would want to encourage readers to be involved?
If people would just start a dialog about this issue, it becomes very clear that all people want to be treated equally. Some generations and religions have a knee-jerk reaction to LGBT rights that keep these discriminatory laws in place. By educating others, this cause can really be moved forward.
How would you define social responsibility?
A sense of knowing that the world is bigger than your personal needs and wants, and a decision to work to further the quality of life for all people.


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