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On Tuesday, Intel's (INTC) Erik Huggers gave an interview (you should watch it) about Intel's new venture in the realm of TV entertainment. Although he didn't reveal what Intel's brand will look like or what its set-top box will be called, he gave us a lot of info about Intel's new service.
Some people, like fellow contributor Dana Blankenhorn, are already disappointed and believe that Intel's foray into the world of television will most likely be a failure. I take a more optimistic view and I believe that this has the potential to be such big a success for Intel as the iPhone was for Apple.
The Service
The new service will be essentially a cloud based TV that plans to replace your cable or satellite subscription. However you'll still have to buy channel bundles. Mr. Huggers ruled out an "à la carte" TV which means that you won't be able to cherry pick the channels you like the most.
However, he said there will be a more flexible bundle system which means that customers may be able to customize their channel bundles either by adding channels they want to some "mandatory" selections or they may be able to pick whatever they like as long as they pick a minimum number of channels.
The service will provide customers with live TV, an on-line archive of every program that was aired and a variety of on-demand content.
The Device
Mr. Huggers stated that because there is no device or platform able to offer the experience Intel wants to offer, the company decided to create an electronic device that will change the way we use TVs and make it as intuitive as the iPad's user interface.
One feature that this TV box will have, is a camera whose job is to monitor TV users and adjust the proposed content along with their preferences. It will enable a "user account" experience to our household TV. When dad sits down to watch, the TV box will propose football games, comedy shows or whatever he usually watches. However, when the kids sit to watch TV it will propose the latest Disney cartoons or other shows for children.
On the revenue side, this feature will allow for highly personalized advertising and content-targeting benefiting both content creators and advertisers.
Various Details
Mr. Huggers also revealed various other details. The service is intended to expand over time and be available across all platforms and devices. He also said that the will use a video codec that will be at least 50% better than H.264, helping consumers to stay well below the data caps wireless carriers have put in place. He also said that the box will be upgraded continually, unlike the set-top boxes that exist today.
The most critical element for this web TV to work is execution. Intel has assembled a high-quality team with marketing people from Apple, supply chain experts from Jabra, home media specialists from Microsoft's Xbox division and so on.
One of the most promising things Mr. Huggers said is that they work with everyone. If Intel manages to deal and co-operate with the majority of content providers, then it would have an extremely big lead over the next guy who may try to compete.
Keep in mind however that mistakes will happen at the beginning. However, if they are small and manageable they won't pose a problem to Intel's market share growth. After all, even Apple's first iPhone needed major improvements when it was first launched.
Financial Impact
As Mr. Huggers said, this won't be a value play but a quality one. That means that the device won't be cheap. Now let's assume that the TV box will cost $150 and that the subscription fee will be around $150 per month or $1,800 per year.
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Assuming that Intel will manage to seduce just 10% of the households with cable or satellite TV, it will end up with 9.5 million subscribers. That's $17.1 billion of new recurring revenue plus a one-time revenue of $1.4 billion from box sales. For intel that would be a 32% increase in revenue and 20% increase in net income, assuming a 15% net profit margin. Now picture a 30% market share scenario and you'll immediately understand just how big this venture's potential are for Intel.
This is something to just keep in mind about Intel. I wouldn't suggest acting on it until we have more detailed information or the actual product is launched.
Sentiment: Strong Buy
This is going to be an interesting product introduction. I believe that this was the thing that Steve Jobs had his eye on. Had he lived a couple more years I believe that Jobs was the vision to take on the cable companies and go for content directly from the networks. This would have bypassed cable and satellite.
In my opinion, the main problem is that the cable companies own their boxes. Have you been around when they are installed? My FIOS box needed authorization from Verizon to be installed. If you ask them I'm sure they would say "we do this to ensure a quality experience" when in reality they simply don't want third part vendors selling boxes to us directly
My question is how will this work? Will this be yet another box you can rent from your cable company? If so it will most likely be a cable box with an Ethernet port that would both stream cable and IP TV. A nice solution but you'll be spending $5 to $15 a month on a box that the cable company pays $72 for in bulk. The cable boxes are a cash cow for the cable companies.
At your house you have the cable come into your home at one point, often near the electrical panel. From here separate cables run to each room in your house. If you were going to place one master DVR/tuner in your house it would have to go here. You would need a somewhat sophisticated little computer system most likely mounted on the inside of your house or garage to act as the brains of the system. For about $4-$6 a month you could rent a cable card and get all your TV channels. The box over your TV would have to tell the your computer near your distribution point to change channels. It would also need to have an eitherent cable plugged into it. Doing all this would mean that you could enjoy your cable plugged into a box over your TV like it is now and get the benefits of TV and IP TV without additional cables.
Another solution that I working with now is to use an HD Homerun style box. It takes the TV signal and broadcasts it out over your Ethernet. The good news is you can watch TV on any computer including laptops with wifi. The bad news is that when we want to watch TV on a TV we first have to fire up the XBox, then call up a Windows Media PC to grab the TV signal and point it toward the XBox. It looks fine, I've enjoyed it using a small Atom based PC as the Media Center. The problem is that it takes a minute to fire up the Xbox, so if you want to simply turn on TV quickly, it's not happening. And the cable is out of the equation. Everything uses either Cat 5 cables or wifi. The HD over wifi actually works great as long as your near the router.
Or Intel can just do everything over IP, This would mean they would cut out the cable companies. A bold move. They would need to fight for content against the cable companies. Very often for consumer the cable companies are part of the equation when it comes to bringing in internet into the home.
My thinking is that Intel doesn't have the market presence to sell directly to the consumer. What makes most sense is that what they will offer are high end rental cable boxes you get from your cable company. The boxes will have Ethernet and wifi along with the direct cable line input. Every other solution will be too complicated for consumers. This may be the one thing that helps keep TV relevant. I think consumers are pulling the plug on cable more and more over time for IP TV.
I do not understand the play but then again, I did not see why people would want an Ipad so I am not great at this future thing when it comes to tech gadgets. I would bet against this thing but, as I say, most all of us missed out on the Apple story when it went into new things.
I however do like that Intel is attempting to get directly into retail with sales of its products. I heard that Intel will use another company name when selling this TV BOX system, but it will be fully Intel owned with another name. A separate branch of Intel.
Looks like everyone is going to go against Apple using the Apple playbook.
Seems to me that Intel will have a distinct advantage in price of the boxes and of the quality.
I see that Comcast is working with Intel so there you go.
Perhaps things will surprise us yet.
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Intel is changing slowly but the BIG money is still there to be made with CPUs in servers should Intel breakout far ahead of its competition.
I say Phones is where it is and the Watch from Apple with Intel as well.
He also said that the box will be upgraded continually, unlike the set-top boxes that exist today...
plus a one-time revenue of $1.4 billion from box sales.
I wonder how Intel's foundry partners (FPGA, Network processors) would fit into the picture - it's all about data transfer isn't it
Intel Grants Rare Access to Start-Up
Chip Giant Will Manufacture Achronix's Semiconductors Using Most Advanced Production Process
The arrangement with closely held Achronix Semiconductor Corp., to be formally announced Monday, is designed to produce a variety of programmable chips with unusually high performance. Such chips could help boost the capabilities of computer hardware in applications such as high-speed communications, image-processing and encryption, where customers often must use costly custom-designed chips, Achronix said.
"Some people, like fellow contributor Dana Blankenhorn, are already disappointed and believe that Intel's foray into the world of television will most likely be a failure. I take a more optimistic view and I believe that this has the potential to be such big a success for Intel as the iPhone was for Apple."
[No surprise since Dana is Lucy...]
Sentiment: Strong Buy
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Hello, Zombieand welcome from Missouri - and a fellow military veteran - to a great forum. Good people and info here!
Since you are new to this handgun, self defense arena, I recommend you check out the many free YouTube videos made by Massad Ayoob, a world-class instructor in handgun use and self defense, who has recorded training sessions in Judicious Use of Force, Shoot to Live, Home Invasion, Preparation for Home Defense, and What to Do After a Shooting. Just Google his name and these topics and the YouTubes should show up. Very good instructional information from an expert, and free.
Here is a very good technical review of self defense ammo, when you want to consider this:
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This is an informative review by a doctor of different gunshot wounds effects; we all need to be aware of this real-life information:
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Take care, and best wishes to you and yours!
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Are People Using Service Dogs to Abuse the System?
I've written quite a few times about service animals and emotional support animals. As an association/transactional attorney, I come across many instances where the association is skeptical about whether a resident who claims their dog should be allowed to reside on the association's no-pet property should be permitted solely because the dog is registered as a service animal. Sadly, for $149 a healthy person can get their dog certified as a service animal and take them almost anywhere including planes and restaurants.
I receive animal accommodation requests frequently and the requester tends to think that just because the dog has service animal paperwork, the dog must be allowed to remain in the unit—that is not the case. A dog may be a service animal but the person may not have a disability. In this case, the dog should not be approved.
If a person is claiming that he/she has a disability that requires a service animal, the person requesting the accommodation should:
- Verify the condition that substantially limits one or more of the person's major life activities (i.e., eating, breathing, walking, working);
- Describe the need for the accommodation;
- Demonstrate the relationship between the person's disability and the need for the requested accommodation; and
- Provide any service animal certification and training paper work.
Typically, it can take 18-24 months to train a service animal depending on what type of service the dog is providing. Just because a healthy person is able to go online, pay money and receive certification documents, that doesn't mean the dog and the requester qualify for the granting of a reasonable accommodation in a no-pet building.
On February 12, 2014 while I was packing for a trip I was listening to Inside Edition. They did a story about a man who had a "service animal" in an airport— the dog had service animal paperwork and a service animal vest. Because he was able to show the airport that his dog was a "service animal", his dog was allowed on the plane and beyond security. While he waited to board the plan, the dog apparently lunged and bit another passenger. Inside Edition reported that the man was able to register his dog as a registered service animal by simply going online and paying $149. It appears that this dog most likely never received specific service animal training.
Abusing the system is becoming more and more common. While there certainly are people who have legitimate disabilities who benefit from the companionship or services of a trained service dog, there are many healthy people who get doctor's notes without having a true disability or who pay $149 to get their dog certified as a service animal. Because of these situations it makes it difficult for the association to determine who should legitimately be granted an accommodation and who should not.


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Bachmann Up, T-Paw Down
The ever-fickle political news media is seizing on a new poll in Iowa to further inflate the expectations surrounding Michele Bachmann's formal campaign launch today, and to all but bury Tim Pawlenty's chances.
The first Des Moines Register poll of likely Republican Caucus-goers came out yesterday, and the major buzz involved Bachmann's amazingly good showing--22 percent, and just a point behind Mitt Romney--and Pawlenty's pallid 6 percent.
The punditocracy's reaction to Pawlenty's poor performance in the poll was to take another step towards the conclusion that the man just lacks the positive appeal to get people who like him to actually vote for him.
Meanwhile, the hey-she's-not-all-that-crazy response to Bachmann's performance in the first New Hampshire candidates' debate was intensified by her Iowa poll numbers. She is clearly benefitting from Newt Gingrich's implosion, Herman Cain's predictable fade, and whatever it is that is keeping conservative evangelicals from taking the practical route to Pawlenty-land.
Nate Silver suggested that this poll, and T-Paw's struggles generally, could create enormous impetus for a late entry by Rick Perry. I dunno. Sure, the overall dynamics of the contest continue to favor someone who is not named either Mitt Romney nor Michele Bachmann. It's not clear, however, that Perry has enough time to put together a competent Iowa effort, and moreover, the Texas has a history of crazy utterances that easily rivals Bachmann's.
It's important to remember that the Register poll is of likely caucus-goers, not of likely straw poll attendees. T-Paw still has a clear chance to get back on track through sheer organization muscle at the August 13 straw poll event. That's what Mike Huckabee did in 2008 after coming it at 4% in the first Register poll of likely caucus-goers.
Here's The Iowa Republican's Craig Robinson offering an interesting take on Pawlenty's problem and a possible solution:
Bob Haus, a multi-cycle caucus veteran, best described the Pawlenty campaign's mentality when he told the Huffington Post that he's taking a "Field of Dreams' approach, if you build it, they will come." The only problem is the people are not coming. What Pawlenty has built here in Iowa is impressive, but paying certain consultants and hiring a certain amount of staff has never been the key to building a winning caucus campaign. While his team has studied the campaigns of caucuses past, it seems they forgot to factor in the recent mood of the electorate.
The non-aggression pact that Pawlenty seems to be operating under is a recipe for failure. Maybe instead of trying to prove to he's tough by telling Iowans that he opposes ethanol subsidies, he should get tough with the people he's actually competing against for the Republican nomination.


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Something must have been in the air because these celebs all decided to plan their weddings around the same time. Some weddings were expected while others were kept secret until the ceremony's end. However all these weddings were indicative of the couple and represented what their life might be like together. So here is a look at each wedding and how they made their special day...well, special.
The most high profile wedding of last week was the long awaited nuptials of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie (Mr. & Mrs. Smith). The acting duo have been together nine years and have six children between them. The cozy ceremony was held at the chapel on the couple's Château Miraval estate in Correns, France and included only 20 guests who were kind enough to keep mum about the ceremony until its conclusion. Jolie's dress was designed by Atelier Versace and the veil featured drawings from her children sewn into the material. So far public response to the unique veil has been positive, which can only mean imitations are sure to follow. Leave it to Jolie to start a new trend on her wedding day.
Dwyane Wade & Gabrielle Union - August 30, 2014
Dwyane Wade and actress Gabrielle Union (Being Mary Jane) also made their union a family affair. The couple is pictured right with Wades two children from a previous marriage along with Wade's nephew, whom he is also raising. The ceremony was held at water-locked Chateau Artisan castle in Miami, FL and the guest list included fellow Miami Heat players Chris Bosh, Shane Battier and former Heat player, LeBron James. Singer John Legend serenaded the couple and the nuptials were officiated by actress Essence Atkins. Afterwards, the couple ended the black and white affair with a juke joint themed reception where everybody partied like it was 1939.
Donnie Wahlberg & Jenny McCarthy - August 31, 2014
Jenny McCarthy and New Kids On The Block band member Donnie Wahlberg made it official this weekend. The couple dated for a year and announced their engagement on The View during McCarthy's short stint as co-host. They tied the knot on Sunday at the Hotel Baker in Chicago, IL and McCarthy broke the mold, opting for a Bergdorf Goodman dress instead of a custom designer dress. The wedding reportedly lasted only 20 minutes and guest included close family members, friends and co-workers. Notably, Wahlberg's movie star brother, Mark, was not in attendance. He sent his congrats via Facebook and twitter, citing that he was working and unable to attend because it was his daughter's birthday as well. Luckily, the absence didn't dampen the day.
Evan Ross & Ashlee Simpson -August 31, 2014
Singer Ashlee Simpson tied the knot for a second time. She married Diana Ross' son, Evan Ross, at his mother's Connecticut estate in a ceremony that was officiated and serenaded by the Motown diva. The wedding had bohemian feel, which starkly contrasted from Simpson's Alice In Wonderland themed wedding to Fall Out Boy singer, Pete Wentz. Simpson wore a long sleeved wedding gown along with $750,000 of Neil Lane jewelry and a tiara for an added princess touch. Older sister and pop singer Jessica served as Simpson's matron of honor and Ross' half-sister, actress Tracee Ellis Ross, was the master of ceremonies.


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Keep Away the Dead by RobShieldsWatch
The dark and macabre atmosphere is very well highlighted.
The bright green color is pretty cool, it helps to put the environment in addition to being the only source of light other than the moon.
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Hi. You're amazing! If you could take a quick second to answer this, you would honestly change my life: What do I physically need to do during practice, each day, to eventually be able to create art like you? How did you learn and become so amazing?!!
Can you please break down exactly what one extremely motivated beginner student would need to do, each & every day when he or she sits down to practice, in order to create these incredible photorealistic 2d digital drawing/paintings?
People just say 'Practice.' But I do not know 'exactly' what this entails.
Can you maybe make me, like, a list or something?!! So I can then go out and explore those topics? Or at least tell me what I need to physically be doing with my practice time so I can get as good as you?
If there's any books/DVDs/tutorials you can recommend that totally helped you get better, that would be so freakin' incredible!!!
Thanks for the help!
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There have been a number of mega announcements from Pokemon in the last few days, and the addition of Sableye to the Mega Pokemon roster is the latest and possibly most surprising of tall he news.
Mega Sableye was introduced at E3 today along with the above trailer. The Ghost/Dark type Pokemon will retain its typing upon Mega Evolution but nothing is currently known about what ability it will possess. It is possible that it's hidden ability, Prankster, will be added into its Mega form.
Sableye never really had any great stats with a base total of 380. Prior to the Generation 6 introduction of the Fairy type however, it countered its low stats with no weaknesses. It will definitely get a much needed stat blast with the Mega form, and one stat in particular looks to be the biggest beneficiary.
Defense seems to be the route that Mega Sableye will go as it uses a giant gem as a shield. In fact a press release from a developer of the game went into even more details about the protection powers of the jewel.
"Mega Sableye uses the jewel as a powerful defensive tool in battle. From behind the shelter of the jewel, it can readily exploit the opponent's weaknesses and take advantage of any openings. It is said that the jewel hardens into such strength that no attack can even make a scratch!"
In Pokemon X and Y Mawile received a Mega Evolution and as the counterpart of Sableye, many speculated that Sableye would get one as well. It took longer than many fans thought, but Sableye has finally joined the Mega Evolution club.
Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire for the Nintendo 3DS will be getting released on November 21. Sableye will have to wait just a little longer before making its debut, but it looks like it will be worth the wait.


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New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden is done serving his 4-game suspension for violatiing the league's performance-enhancing drug policy.
As is common practice, the team has been granted a one week roster exemption so he can join practices before they activate him.
They'll also need to release someone to make room for him by Dec. 11th.
Bolden ran strong in his six games played this season, amassing 43 carries for 234 yards and two TDs. He'll join an already stout running back corps with Stevan Ridley, who just passed the 1,000 yard mark, and Shane Vereen.
The hard running Bolden figures to get his share of carries in a sudden emergence of a running game for the Patriots this season.


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You may not feel that there are any benefits of replacing your garage door opener except for when it is broken. But what you do not realize is that replacing your garage door opener can offer you numerous benefits. A major benefit of replacing your garage door opener is that you can prevent easy access to your home. Furthermore there are many brands and models available, allowing you to choose one that fits your preferences.
Prevent People from Easily Accessing Your Home
One of the most important benefits of replacing your garage door opener is that you can prevent intruders from having easy access to your home. If intruders are not breaking into windows, they will often enter the home through the garage. Many intruders have been known to hide out in garages, waiting to attack the homes' occupants when they go into the garage to get something or when they get out of their cars to go into their houses. Intruders often pick garages as a means of gaining entry because garages provide a lot of places for them to hide, and the garage is one of the major access points. Having a garage door opener that makes entry difficult will prevent these surprise attacks from occurring, as intruders will not be able to enter through the garage quite so easily.
The best types of garage door openers to get are those that require you to enter a code to gain entry. For optimal security, you will want a garage door opener that has rolling code technology. When a garage door opener has rolling code technology, one of billions of new codes will be used each time the garage door is opened. This way, intruders will have a much more difficult time getting into your home because such a garage door opener will make entry impossible. If new codes are used all of the time, intruders will never be able to guess your code and enter your dwelling.
Benefits of Replacing Your Garage Door Opener: Choose One That Fits Your Preferences
When you buy a home, you will rarely find that it contains a garage door opener that fits your preferences. Many homes will have garage door openers that are simple and cheap because these are easy for the builder to install and will fit within his budget.
When you replace your garage door opener, you can choose the one you prefer. You can choose one that will allow you to enter your home via remote, so you never have to get out of your car. Or, you can choose a garage door opener that requires a combination.
As you can see, replacing your garage door opener does not only have to be done when your current one breaks. When you replace what you currently have, you will be able to enjoy the two major benefits of replacing your garage door opener that have been mentioned here and much more. These benefits, as well as the additional benefits you will enjoy, make a good enough case for you to make the replacement.


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2009-10: Competed just twice during the indoor season, including the MPSF Championships, where she finished 22nd in the 5,000-meters ... ran the 3k at the Husky Classic, taking 13th in the B section in 10:27.35 ... (Cross Country): Competed twice during the fall, running first at the Emerald City Open where she placed seventh ... ran at the Mike Hodges Invite, taking 19th overall ... earned Pac-10 All-Academic honorable mention.
2008-09: Set new personal bests in both the mile and the 1,500-meters ... started the indoor season with a mile PR of 4:53.61 at the UW Invitational where she was eighth ... placed 10th in the mile at the MPSF Championships in a time of 4:56.54 ... outdoors, lowered her 1,500m PR by five seconds in her first race at the Stanford Invite, running 4:33.74 ... PR'd again at the Sun Angel Classic in 4:33.45 ... took fourth in the 1,500m at the UW-WSU dual in 4:36.16 ... (Cross Country): Competed three times for the Huskies during their national championship season ... had an off-day at the Sundodger Invite, placing 54th, but bounced back with a second-place finish at the Emerald City Open ... was the only Husky to run faster at Emerald City than at the Sundodger ... placed third overall at the Cascade Conference Preview.
2007-08: Competed three times during the indoor season, highlighted by a 13th-place finish in the mile at the MPSF Championships in 4:56.16 ... also won the 3,000-meters at the UW Last Chance Qualifier in 9:42.93, which was less than a second from UW's indoor Top-10 ... outdoors, ran the 1500m four times, with a season-best 4:38.83 coming at the Oregon Invitational ... ran the 5K for the first time at the Pac-10 Championships, placing 12th in 17:18.67 ... ran the 800m and 1500m at the WSU dual, placing sixth in each race ... redshirted cross country season after transferring from UCLA.
2006-07 (UCLA): Placed 68th at the Pac-10 Cross Country Championships ... finished 78th in the open race at the Pre-National meet ... UCLA's No. 4 runner at the UCSD Triton Invitational (9th overall) ... the No. 4 runner for UCLA, finishing 52nd overall at the Bill Dellinger Invite ... opened up her college running career as the Bruins' No. 10 runner at the UCLA/UCR Dual Meet ... did not compete during track before transferring to Washington.
High School and Personal: Born in Seattle at the UW medical center ... parents are Amy and Todd Schutte ... Todd was a three-year track team member at Washington from 1987-89 ... has one younger sister, Payton ... a high school teammate of current UW distance runner Anna Imperati ... won three district track titles, two at 3000m ... most valuable runner junior and senior years ... led team to two state titles and two Nike National Team competitions ... second fastest runner in school history behind former University of Oregon standout Laura Harmon ... pursuing political science major.
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2006 Pac-10 XC - 68th (10th UCLA)
2008 MPSF TF - 13th, Mile
2008 Pac-10 TF - 12th, 5000m
2009 MPSF TF - 10th, Mile
2010 MPSF TF - 21st, 5000m
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IOWA CITY, Iowa- No. 10 Stanford notched its third consecutive shutout on Sunday afternoon, winning at No. 8 Iowa 2-0 to complete a sweep of its Midwest road trip.
The Cardinal (5-1, 0-0 NorPac), which has now won five in a row since a hard-fought 2-1 double-overtime loss to No. 4 Connecticut in the season opener, knocked off its highest-ranked opponent since a 3-0 victory at No. 7 Michigan on Oct. 30, 2011.
Stanford, which blanked Central Michigan 1-0 in a neutral-site matchup yesterday in Iowa City, has managed only five goals over its last three contests after scoring five times in back-to-back games to kick off the winning streak.
However, strong defensive play has proved to be the difference. Stanford has not allowed a goal since Sept. 6, when No. 20 New Hampshire scored in the second minute of a 5-1 Cardinal victory. Anchored by Dulcie Davies' 10th career shutout in goal on Sunday, the Stanford defense has not allowed a goal over the last 278:39.
The matchup against Iowa (4-2, 0-0 Big Ten) offered more of the same. The Cardinal scored both of its goals during an 11-minute stretch that spanned both periods while an air-tight defense limited the Hawkeyes to only five shots.
Following a penalty corner, Courtney Haldeman put Stanford in front 1-0 when she found the cage for her third goal of the season as time expired before halftime.
Kelsey Harbin converted a penalty stroke at the 45:38 mark, extending the Cardinal lead to 2-0.
Stanford owned advantages in shots (13-5) and penalty corners (8-1).
Stanford returns home this week, hosting California on Friday, Sept. 20, at 2:30 p.m. in the first of two matchups between the NorPac rivals. The Cardinal has held the upper hand in the series, winning 12 of the last 16 meetings. The contest will also be televised nationally on Pac-12 Network.
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NOTES: Stanford has won four in a row against Iowa, a program that has made 22 NCAA Tournament appearances … Courtney Haldeman and Kelsey Harbin now share the team in goals (3) with Hope Burke … Stanford finished 2-6 against top-20 opponents last year, with one of those victories a 3-2 decision over No. 10 Iowa at the Varsity Turf … Two of Kelsey Harbin's three goals have come via the penalty stroke. The last Cardinal player to convert at least two penalty strokes in a season was Becky Dru (2-2) in 2011.


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Local architecture gets a nod at design awards
By Chris O'Neal 12/19/2013
PHOTO CREDIT Michael Cabezas
Several native local architects were given high honors at this year's Design Awards Program hosted by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Once every two years, the Ventura County chapter of the AIA votes on submitted designs and gives awards based on several categories, including residential, nonresidential and unbuilt work.
This year's winners in the nonresidential category include a merit award for Moorpark College's exotic animal training and management facility designed by Ehrlich Architects and a merit award for the Oxnard College Library by Paul Murdoch Architects, while Honor awards went to the City of Oxnard's Advanced Water Purification Facility, designed by Mainstreet Architects, and the Santa Monica beach restrooms, by RNT Architects.
Dave Intner, AIA Ventura County chapter president, says that for a design to be considered, it must go beyond aesthetics.
"It's not just a beauty contest," said Intner. "It's all about how well — and architecture at its core is problem solving — all the design criteria meet the function and if there are innovative solutions or strategies that set a precedent for other designers to look to."
In the "unbuilt" category, the Ventura Botanical Gardens by Mainstreet Architects took high honors for its inclusivity of the surrounding landscape; and a master plan to cap the 101 freeway called The Beach + Town project by RNT Architects, which would connect downtown to the beach, also was highly regarded.
"It's an amazing integration of the existing trail," said Intner of the botanical gardens, "and how they derived the building form from the way that trail meandered into the entry canyon area, and the building grew up from how that trail extends to where the building is literally part of the landscape."
Commenting on The Beach + Town project, juror Betsey Dougherty said that she enjoyed the imagining of returning Ventura back to its original state — as a beachfront community.
"This out-of-the-box thinking is a method to re-establish the beauty of this oceanfront city, and will have a significant impact on its socioeconomic future," said Dougherty. "This master plan proposal is an example of the power and influence that good design can have on the future of our cities."
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Découvrez le charme de notre historique 1910 la maison et son emplacement pittoresque face à la baie dans le paisible village de pêche à la crevette de Palacios, Texas. The Peaceful Pelican est fier d'offrir 5 chambres de luxe, toutes avec salle de bain privée, des équipements de première classe, Internet sans fil et le petit déjeuner gastronomique. Juste pour une escapade romantique, un séjour d'affaires ou un voyage spécial à l'un des meilleurs spots d'observation des oiseaux aux États-Unis!
5 sur décembre 08, 2014
I spent the past weekend at the Peaceful Pelican and it is easily the best stay on the bay. I had the Magnolia suite with a perfect view of the bay and the birds. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfasts were a perfect start to the day and the owner worked around my desire to be up before sunrise, out photographing the local shrimp boats and birdlife and then come back for a nice breakfast. The first night I arrived, I joined a gourmet dinner occasionally held at the B&B and with four food and three wine courses it was both a super experience and very reasonable in price. I would definitely go again and recommend to friends.
5 sur octobre 14, 2014
This is my second time to this place. It was sold during the summer. First, the new host is great, talkative, and helpful. She is new to the area but a fast learner. She is a great cook for breakfast, trying different things. I can't wait to come back to the place again and see what she has done and learn. The place is unchanged from the first time. We like the third floor. It is very roomy and comfortable. Watching the moon and the sunrises over the water is so nice and calming. This time, we watched a cool front coming racing across the bay. Oh, there is no worry about parking. Palacios is a very small quiet town for relaxing. There is no rat race and rush hour around the town.
4,6 sur septembre 29, 2014
Great place and view. Very comfortable sleep number bed in our room on the third floor. Paula is an attentive host who fixes a mean breakfast. She has an interesting background and stories you should ask her to share.
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My Husband and I just returned from a stay at the Peaceful Pelican. It was an absolutely wonderful and relaxing experience. The Inn Keeper, Paul,a was so wonderful and accommodating.
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My family spent Spring Break at the Peaceful Pelican, and we had a wonderful stay. The house is beautiful and provides a fantastic view of the bay which can be enjoyed from the guest rooms or the spacious front porch. Each morning Edith prepared an elegant breakfast complete with fresh fruit. My family visited the Gulf Coast because it offers great birding opportunities, and Edith was very helpful in directing us to great viewing locations. And because Palacios is centrally located between Galveston and Corpus Christie, there are things to see and do to meet anyone's interest.
4,8 sur janvier 26, 2013
We really enjoyed our stay at the Peaceful Pelican. The old Victorian house is charming and the location is just perfect - right on the bay with great views. We enjoyed walking along the bayfront and see the various waterbirds, especially pelicans and herons, up close and personal. Perfect place if you want a quiet and, well, "peaceful" getaway experience.
5 sur janvier 12, 2013
Superb, distinguished, unassuming! Would recommend highly. We are coming back!
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Outstanding in every aspect. Stayed 4 nights with a full house and everything was wonderful. Breakfast was outstanding, service was outstanding, and the treatment was outstanding.....can't put it any other way. Edith was very attentive and if you asked for something she was quick to help. Went fishing and just "hung out" with the family. Not much else to do, but that's what I was looking for. Thanks again for everything and Cpt Hank you recommend as a fishing guide was amazing.
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Great conversations with Edith over wine in the afternoon ( nice touch) - a delightful and peaceful time..loved it
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We stayed there for two nights during our mild Texas winter. Our room was comfortable and the bathroom was nicely renovated; loved the clawfoot tub. Staying with us was a couple from Houston and couple from England. Breakfast food was good and so was the conversation. There is a Happy Hour in the evening in the sun room.We enjoyed walks along the bay inlet which was right across the street. Our room was the Sunrise Room and one morning we were treated to a sublimely colored sunrise. This B&B is convenient to birding cruises, which our hostess, Edith Gower, arranged the reservations, and the Texas coast. Enjoy!
Features a separate bedroom and sitting room, can sleep up to four Private outdoor entrance, plus indoor access to the rest of the house Your choice of a king-size bed or two twin beds, plus room for two more in the sitting room Spacious en suite bathroom with clawfoot tub and separate shower Refrigerator, microwave, hair dryer
Our third floor offers spacious accommodation that can sleep up to six people Your choice of a king-size bed or two twin beds, plus room for four more on roll away beds Spiral staircase offers access to the widow's walk on the roof Four cozy window seats, with views in all four directions En suite bathroom with clawfoot tub and separate shower Champagne massage system in tub Extra sink outside bathroom Refrigerator, microwave, hair dryer
Second floor room with bay view, shaded by the oldest magnolia tree in Palacios Your choice of a king-size bed or two twin beds Spacious closet with French doors En suite bathroom with clawfoot tub and separate shower Refrigerator, microwave, hair dryer
Cozy room on the second floor, with views of the garden and the bay Your choice of a king-size bed or two twin beds En suite bathroom with clawfoot tub and separate shower Refrigerator, microwave, hair dryer
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This is a Valentine to the center of Escott O. Norton's home city: Downtown Los Angeles.
Shot entirely on his iPhone, these photos were taken mostly over a 2 day span during his Jury Duty lunch breaks. All of the photographs were taken from public property or from areas that can be accessed for free.
Downtown Los Angeles is rich in Architectural diversity and history. Don't let outsiders say Los Angeles doesn't appreciate its historic Architecture, Just look at the stunning restoration of City Hall as an example. While there are photos of beautiful buildings that appear to be abandoned, they have not been torn down, so there is hope that they too will be reborn. There are also some glorious examples of careful restorations featured here.
Enjoy the book, and the next time you are in town, take your own tour!
Escott O. Norton started taking pictures at 8 years old when his dad first gave him an old Brownie camera, and hasn't stopped! Escott is the 4th generation in a family of home developers and designers. He's drawn all of his life, and as a kid helped his father build the custom designed homes in which his family lived. Escott O. Norton has traveled all over the world in his quest to learn the essence of great design from both classical and historical architecture, to the latest in modern and green building design. Interested in all facets of design, Escott spent his childhood building props in a local theater. He started working in the film industry fresh out of High School. In his 20's he'd worked his way up to Production Designer and worked for many years in this position creating fantasy and real worlds for films, T.V. and commercials. In the 1990's Escott decided to leave the film industry and go back to his "roots", designing custom homes.
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JECB says I had a sneak preview of this book at Christmastime and thought it was delightful. Intriguing photos by an admiring and enthusiastic photographer who captures an essence of Los Angeles not noticed by the average passer-by. Am pleased the book is now available and have just acquired my very own copy. JnetteB
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TBIs need a medical plan in step with these patients' many needs. That is why Children's developed the Neurocritical Care Program.
The Children's Neurocritical Care Program, led by a pediatric neuro-intensivist, works with the Brain Injury Program to help children with TBIs, seizures and brain tumors. Our team has neurosurgeons, trauma surgeons, neuro-intensivists, neurologists and neuroradiologists working together to care for your child. Additionally, our team is a part of all stages of a child's care, from communicating with ambulances to rehabilitation.
Children's also has the only dedicated pediatric Level I and Level II trauma centers in the state—a special term given to a hospital because of its transport, emergency surgical, education and injury prevention services. With all these services, we will help children achieve their goals from treatment or surgery.
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Alison was playing with her sister when she fell out of a window and fractured her skull. She was airlifted to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta where staff in the Emergency Department, neurosurgery department and Pediatric Intensive Care Center cared for her. Now, she's back in school alongside her friends--being a kid.
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1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention "Access to Trauma Centers in the United States: Getting the Right Care, at the Right Place, at the Right Time." Accessed March 25, 2010.
2Langlois JA, Rutland-Brown W, Thomas KE. Traumatic brain injury in the United States: emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths. Atlanta (GA): Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Nation Center for Injury Prevention and Control; 2006.
3Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "TBI by Age Group: Comparing the numbers." http://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/pdf/tbi_blue_book_age.pdf Accessed Sept. 29, 2010.
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What is the circumference of the earth?The circumference of the earth at the equator is 24,901.55 miles (40,075.16 kilometers).
But, if you measure the earth through the poles the circumference is a bit shorter - 24,859.82 miles (40,008 km). This the earth is a tad wider than it is tall, giving it a slight bulge at the equator. This shape is known as an ellipsoid or more properly, geoid (earth-like).
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Jan. 22, 2013
With a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Arizona, Cindy Spence began her journey as a Physical Education teacher and coach. Her first teaching position was at Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson along with the duties of Varsity Volleyball and Gymnastics Coach.
Cindy, tell us about your career path so far…
After 2 years at Salpointe, I got married and moved to Phoenix where I spent 29 years teaching PE at Deer Valley High School. Again, I became the Varsity Volleyball Coach. In 1983, I gave up the coaching to have a family. My husband and I were blessed with 3 beautiful children (2 girls and a boy). In 1992, I was asked to start the Girls Golf Team at DVHS. It was a dream come true and I accepted with excitement. Very quickly, I built a championship team that won 3 Region Titles. I was also honored with 5 "Coach of the Year" awards.
Along with teaching and coaching at Deer Valley HS, I also took on the task of rebuilding the Women's Golf Team at Paradise Valley Community College in Phoenix. My college team also won many tournaments and competed in the National Championship with a 7th place ranking. The highlight of my coaching career was the opportunity to coach my youngest daughter, Lindsay at DVHS and Paradise Valley CC.
In 2009, my husband and I moved to Southern California where I became the Head Women's Golf Coach at California State University in San Marcos. Again, I was given the task of rebuilding the program at CSUSM. Gladly, my team is ranked #2 in the country in the NAIA. I am always looking for female golfers for her CSUSM team. My email is firstname.lastname@example.com.
What life skills did The University of Arizona teach you?
As an athlete at The University of Arizona, I learned many life skills as a member of the Women's Golf Team. Team work, sportsmanship, respect, integrity are only a few of the skills, but leadership is the most important. All these skills are necessary to be a successful teacher and coach. I am grateful to God and the University of Arizona for guiding me on this amazing journey.
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My greatest inspiration was my mom, Mary Lou Spence. My mom was a Physical Therapist and earned her college degree from Boston University Sergeant College. Both of my parents worked full time while raising four kids. Mary Lou was one of the original "super moms." She was a great role model and loved cheering for the Wildcats!!!!!
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Most parents want to raise kids who love books, but it's the truth that we all get overwhelmed at some point and could use a few useful tips and pointers when we are stuck in a reading rut.
Fortunately, there were several great reading tips posts linked up to last week's The Children's Bookshelf.
- No Twiddle Twaddle, who is one of the co-hosts of this linky has 10 real-life, practical tips for Reading to Babies.
- Growing Bookworms, a regular contributor to the linky has a wonderful "recipe" for Growing Bookworms.
- Newcomer to the linky, Page's Corner has some useful advice for how to find 20 minutes a day to read to your child.
In addition, there were some fun book lists, like a list of books featuring the Animals of Australia, a list of books featuring the letter "T", and the most clicked post, 25 Must-Have Books for Preschoolers.
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I suffered a partial tear of my right rotator cuff while playing tennis. This was diagnosed by a doctor after a review of an MRI. In any case, I underwent physical therapy for about six months using primarily a Thera-band. I ended physical therapy about eight months ago.
Somewhat recently, I purchased a new pillow for my bedroom and, for a while, my right arm (shoulder) was fine. The other day, I played three sets of tennis (about two hours) and my shoulder felt fine after that. Within the last week or two, I have noticed a clicking noise in my right shoulder. There is some pain, but I am not experiencing as much pain as when I initially sought treatment from the doctor.
I think I'm sleeping on my arm (right shoulder) at night and this is contributing to my problems. Does anyone have any experience with this? I'm thinking about going out and buying a much larger pillow (king-size) and trying to sleep on my other shoulder (although this is very difficult for me to do since I have slept on my right shoulder for my entire life). Any help that you might be able to give me would be much appreciated.
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SMU vs. Texas A&M - Team Score
DALLAS (SMU) - With a first-place finish in the 400-yard freestyle relay, the SMU men's swimming and diving team edged No. 18 Texas A&M, 128-115, at Perkins Natatorium on Friday night. The meet came down to the final event, which the Mustangs won with a time of 2:57.04, the 11th fastest time in the country this season. With the win, the Mustangs improve to 3-1 in dual meets this year.
"When these two teams get together, it is always a great meet, and this year was no different," head coach Eddie Sinnott said. "Both teams battled hard and it was great to be a part of it. Tonight marked the final meet on the Hilltop for the seniors and they led us to victory. Devin played a key role in putting us in position to take it to the last relay and win the meet."
Freshman diver Devin Burnett won the three-meter dive with a score of 352.73. He placed second in the one-meter event with 336.52 points.
The Mustangs swept the 50-yard freestyle, as junior standout Mindaugas Sadauskas won the event in 20.33. Junior David Larsson came in second (20.64) and sophomore Ryan Koops was third (20.71).
Matas Andriekus continued his strong freshman campaign with a victory in the 200-yard backstroke, clocking in with a time of 1:46.40. He also swam the lead-off leg of the winning 400-yard medley relay squad, which finished with a time of 3:13.92.
Senior Mitchell Thomson picked up important points with his first-place finish in the 1000-yard freestyle, touching the wall in 9:28.63. Also picking up a top-finish was Nicolai Hansen as he swam the 200-yard freestyle in 1:38.73.
The Mustangs had runner-up finishes from Blaz Korosec (200-yard butterfly, 1:48.82), Koops (100-yard freestyle, 45.30), and Matt Roney (200-yard frestyle, 1:39.51; 500-yard freestyle, 4:35.48).
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What Young Adults Should Know About Health Reform
• Young adults can now stay on their parent's health insurance plan until age 26, unless they have access to coverage through their own employer. Read more about coverage for young adults.
• New health plans must cover preventive care and screenings, such as an annual exam or the flu shot, at no cost to the patient. Read more about preventive services.
• For those up to age 19, coverage can no longer be denied because of a preexisting condition like asthma or diabetes. Starting in 2014, no one can be denied because of a preexisting condition. Read more about coverage of preexisting conditions.
• Until 2014, there are options for those who are denied coverage in the private market, including the Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association, the Preexisting Condition Insurance Plan and Minnesota health care programs. Read more about alternatives when denied for coverage.
• In 2014, most Minnesotans will be required to have health coverage through their employer, a public program or a private insurance plan. Read more about the requirement to have health coverage.
• Starting in 2014, Medical Assistance will expand to cover more people, including young adults making up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level—about $15,000 a year in 2011. Read more about Medicaid expansion.
• Starting in 2014, young adults without employer coverage will be able to shop for health insurance plans through the Minnesota Health Insurance Exchange. Depending on income, tax credits may be available to help pay for coverage. Read more about an Exchange.
- Where can I find information on public programs available in Minnesota to provide health coverage for young adults?
The Minnesota Department of Human Services has information on their website regarding public programs specifically for 19- and 20-year-olds and other Minnesota Health Care Programs.
- What are the new requirements under federal health reform for coverage of young adults under a parent's plan?
The new federal law requires plans that offer dependent coverage to make the coverage available until the adult child reaches the age of 26.
- Which plans are required to extend dependent coverage up to age 26?
The expansion of dependent coverage applies to individual family health plans and to new employer plans. It also applies to existing employer plans unless adult children have coverage available through their own employer. Beginning in 2014, children up to age 26 can stay on a parent's employer plan even if they have another offer of coverage through their own employer.
The federal requirements apply to self-funded employer plans and plans offered by insurance companies in all states.
- Does the adult child have to purchase an individual policy?
No. Eligible adult children who want to take advantage of the new coverage can be included in the parents' family policy.
- Are both married and unmarried young adult children covered under the expansion of dependent coverage?
Yes, but plans are only required to provide coverage for the married adult child. There is no requirement to cover the spouse of the adult child.
- Can plans require that a young adult child be a full-time student?
No. Under federal health reform, young adult children do not need to be full-time students to be covered under a parent's health plan.
- Does a young adult child have to live with parents or be financially dependent on them to be covered under their health plan?
No. Under federal health reform, the parent's health plan cannot require that the young adult child live with their parent or be financially dependent on the parent to be covered under the parent's health plan.
- Once federal health reform takes full effect in 2014, are there any restrictions on coverage of young adult children under age 26?
Under federal health reform, plans that offer dependent coverage must provide coverage until a child reaches the age of 26.
There is one exception for group plans in existence on March 23, 2010. Those group plans may exclude adult children who are eligible to enroll in their own employer's health plan. This exception for adult children ends on the plan's renewal date in 2014.
- I am under age 26 and do not have coverage available through my own employer. My parents are covered under separate plans through their employers. Both offer dependent coverage. Can I choose to enroll in either parent's plan?
Yes, though it does depend on whether the plan is open for adding new dependents. Plans should have already provided a special enrollment period for young adult children when eligibility expanded for kids to age 26. If a parents' plan has an open enrollment period, young adult children should be able to enroll at that time. If the young adult child loses other group coverage, they may also be eligible to enroll as a special enrollee. Check with both parents' plans and find out when and how to enroll.
- Does requirement to cover dependents apply to plans that do not currently provide dependent coverage?
No. There is no federal requirement for a plan to offer dependent coverage. However, the majority of employer-based health plans offer dependent coverage. If coverage is not available through an employer, policies can be purchased directly from a health plan.
- How does health reform support healthy youth development?
Under health reform, Minnesota is implementing programs to decrease risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among our most vulnerable youth. A three-pronged approach targeting teens, parents of teens, and caring adults will help to address Minnesota's high rates of teen pregnancies and births, as well as soaring chlamydia rates. These efforts include Ramsey County, the most densely populated and racially diverse county in Minnesota.
Other populations in Minnesota that experience high rates of teen births and STIs will receive high quality medically accurate and evidence-based programs. These populations in Minnesota include young people of color and American Indian youth, youth in foster care or aging out of foster care, youth in juvenile detention or on probation, runaway and homeless youth, and youth in alternative learning centers. Minnesota will target these populations geographically, with a special emphasis on the top 25 counties with the highest rates in teen pregnancies.
- I have been denied coverage because I have a preexisting condition. What will health reform do for me?
Effective Jan. 1, 2014, insurers will be prohibited from discriminating against individuals with preexisting conditions in offering or pricing health insurance policies.
In the meantime, a temporary federal high-risk pool program has been set up in every state, including Minnesota. This temporary federal pool is known as the Preexisting Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) and provides coverage to U.S. citizens and legal residents with preexisting conditions who have been uninsured for at least six months. Benefit plans offered by the PCIP provide coverage without a preexisting condition exclusion.
The PCIP is operating in addition to our state high-risk pool, the Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association (MCHA). The eligibility requirements for the two pools differ. If you do not qualify for the PCIP plan, MCHA may be an option. MCHA's website provides information about eligibility requirements for MCHA, how to qualify for a waiver of MCHA's preexisting condition exclusion, etc.
- Will preventive services be covered under my health plan?
If you are enrolled in employer health coverage or a health insurance plan that was created after March 23, 2010, preventive services are covered at no cost to you. In 2014, all plans will cover preventive services, including those purchased on the Minnesota exchanges. Please note that the health plan is only required to cover preventive services at 100 percent if you are using an approved, in-network provider. Also, if the preventive service is not the primary reason for your doctor's visit, you may be charged some of the cost of the visit. If you have questions, it's always best to check with your employer or insurance carrier directly to confirm.
- What services are considered "preventive services"?
Depending on your age and health plan, you may receive the following preventive services at no cost to you. For a full list of preventive services, visit healthcare.gov.
• Blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes screenings
• Cancer screenings, including mammograms and colonoscopies
• Counseling on such topics as quitting smoking, losing weight, eating healthfully, treating depression and reducing alcohol use
• Routine vaccinations against diseases such as measles, hepatitis or meningitis
• Flu and pneumonia shots
• Counseling, screening, and vaccines to ensure healthy pregnancies
• Regular well-baby and well-child visits, from birth to age 21
- What is an Exchange?
A Health Insurance Exchange is a marketplace for individuals and businesses to compare, choose, and buy affordable health insurance for high quality care. An Exchange can make health care easier to navigate for consumers and small businesses. It can allow Minnesotans to easily compare health insurance options based on cost, quality, and consumer satisfaction. It can also foster fair and equitable competition to encourage insurers and health care providers to place a greater focus on value and affordability.
An Exchange is an online marketplace where Minnesotans can purchase private health insurance or enroll in public programs like Medical Assistance and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Subsidies and tax credits will be available to eligible individuals and small businesses to make coverage more affordable.
An Exchange can help small businesses provide affordable coverage choices to their workers and allow employees to choose the plan that is best for them and their families. Employees will be able to use contributions from one or more employers to purchase coverage for them and their families and keep that coverage if they become self-employed, lose their job, or if they change jobs. An Exchange can also simplify the administration of health insurance for small businesses and allow them to focus on growing their business instead of managing health insurance.
- When would an Exchange be effective?
Coverage through an Exchange would start effective Jan. 1, 2014. States have until January 1, 2013 to create their own health insurance exchanges or the federal government will establish one for a state.
- What functions would an exchange perform?
An Exchange would perform a number of functions, including:
• Operating a toll-free hotline and website for providing information
• Ensuring that health insurance plans meet certain standards (for example, related to marketing, access to health care providers, and reporting on quality of care)
• Providing information in a standard format to help consumers compare insurance companies and benefit plans
• Determining eligibility for individual premium tax credits, cost-sharing assistance, and coverage requirement exemptions
• Determining eligibility for Medical Assistance
• Determining eligibility for small business premium tax credits
• Providing real-time enrollment in health benefit plans
• Making an electronic calculator available to display the cost of coverage
• Communicating with employers regarding employee tax credit eligibility, cancellation of coverage, etc.
• Establishing a Navigator program that connects Minnesotans with an individual or organization who assists consumers and businesses to navigate an Exchange
- Who would be eligible to use an Exchange?
An Exchange would be available to be used by individual consumers and small businesses with up to 100 employees when it opens for enrollment effective Jan. 1, 2014. Minnesota may limit small business eligibility to those with less than 50 employees prior to 2016, but this decision has not yet been made. Large employers may be allowed to participate in 2017.
- Where is Minnesota in the process to plan for a Health Insurance Exchange?
The state is working with all stakeholders to plan and develop a Minnesota exchange. Minnesota received a $1 million planning grant in February 2011. This grant funded actuarial and economic research on the market impact of an Exchange, the development of an IT Infrastructure, Request for Proposals for prototypes to evaluate technical options and costs for an Exchange, and initial work to assess the operations of an Exchange.
Minnesota received a $4.2 million grant in August 2011 to support the design and development of a Minnesota Exchange. The grant funds the creation of an initial structure with human and other resources to support the design and development of an Exchange, development of technical infrastructure, and stakeholder engagement to help craft the design of an Exchange through an Advisory Task Force and other public forums.
- Does the health reform require me to purchase coverage?
Effective Jan. 1, 2014, all U.S. citizens and legal residents will be required to obtain health insurance coverage.
- What happens if I do not buy coverage?
Those who do not obtain coverage will pay a tax penalty beginning in 2014. The penalty is set to increase each year as follows:
In 2014, it will be the greater of $95 per adult or 1 percent of taxable income.
In 2015, it will be the greater of $325 per adult or 2 percent of taxable income.
In 2016, it will be the greater of $695 per adult or 2.5 percent of taxable income.
After 2016, the tax penalty increases annually based on a cost-of-living adjustment.
A person will only pay one-twelfth of the total annual penalty for each month without coverage. The penalty for a child is half that of an adult. A maximum penalty will be calculated based on premiums for plans offered through an Exchange.
- Will there be any exceptions?
Yes. The law provides exceptions for:
1) Individuals and families below a certain income
2) People who cannot afford the coverage that is available
3) Individuals who have been uninsured for less than three months
4) Members of American Indian tribes and
5) People who do not obtain coverage because of religious objection.
- Why does health reform require people to have health insurance coverage?
The requirement for individuals to have health insurance coverage was part of the overall health reform package that provides subsidies to make coverage more affordable. This provision requires insurers to cover everyone, regardless of health status or history. Without the requirement to have health coverage, people with health problems are more likely to get health insurance while others would forgo insurance until they develop a health condition.
If healthy people don't buy coverage, there would be only a small number of very expensive coverage choices available. The requirement to buy health coverage makes sure that people don't wait until they have a health problem to purchase insurance. This brings healthy people into the pool, creates a larger pool of both sick and healthy individuals, and keeps average costs down.
- Exchange
- Alternatives if Turned Down for Coverage
Link to frequently asked questions about alternatives if you are turned down for coverage.
- Subsidies
- Insurance Rates
- Lifetime and Annual Limits
Link to frequently asked questions about lifetime and annual limits.
- All Topics
Links to frequently asked questions on all topics.


text: "There is a great deal more to constitutional law than hostility to Roe." Zing! Says who? Robert Bork, the guy who didn't get the job Harriet Miers is about to not get, back during that other right-wing revolution. All bitterness aside though, Bork comes out swinging, notably at the notion that Miers' evangelicalism counts for anything. "Ms. Miers is reported to have endorsed affirmative action. That position, or its opposite, can be reconciled with Christian belief. Issues we cannot now identify or even imagine will come before the court in the next 20 years. Reliance upon religious faith tells us nothing about how a Justice Miers would rule."


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ISBN13:by Arghiris, Richard
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Formerly part of the legendary 'Travellers' Bible', this new edition of Footprint's guide to Central America has been extensively researched and updated. Taking you along the Ruta Maya, through beautiful colonial cities and sleepy villages, to deserted beaches and lush rainforests, it provides recommendations for all budgets on where to eat and sleep, as well as the low-down on the region's best fiestas and adventure activities With activities galore, ruins aplenty, year round sunshine and amazing food and drink there is something for everyone and Footprint's Handbook will help you see and experience the real Central America.
Author Biography
Richard Arghiris first visited Latin America in 2003, when he travelled between the capitals of Mexico and Panamá. Richard has since become a regular visitor to the Americas, writing and researching content for guidebooks, magazines, newspapers and websites. Richard has lived and worked in Amsterdam, Brighton, London and at sea. Aside from Latin America, he has travelled widely in Europe and the United States, and is currently based in London where he works as an author and freelance journalist and is on the road whenever it calls. Check out Richard's blog from Nicaragua, interamericana.co.uk.
Table of Contents
(1) Planning your trip (2) Essentials (3) Mexico (4) Guatemala (5) Belize (6) El Salvador (7) Honduras (8) Nicaragua (9) Costa Rica (10) Panama (11) Background (12) Footnotes


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John Michael Skelton
Position: QB
Height: 6-5 Weight: 244 lbs.
Throws: Right
Born: March 17, 1988 in El Paso, TX
High School: Burges
College: Fordham (school history)
Drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the 5th round (155th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 4 (9949th overall since 1950)


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Dennis Pitta
6'4 1/2, 245 pounds | Tight end | BYU
Agility: Has some agility after the catch to be elusive, but he's not Aaron Hernandez in this area. Prefers to run through opponents. Moves fairly well laterally. Above-average leaping ability.
Blocking: Shows poor blocking ability and was rarely used in-line in the BYU offense. Doesn't have the strength to hold his blocks. May never be an asset in this area.
Hands: Pitta's hands are as good as any tight end's in the draft this year. He maintains concentration when going over the middle. Good hands after the catch. Routinely uses both hands on the ball when working through traffic.
Release: Pitta will probably need to improve some coming off the line. He's used to lining up wide and hasn't taken a lot of snaps with his hand down. When opponents are playing off coverage on Pitta, he has enough speed to run past an opponent.
Route Running: Pitta times his routes really nicely. He can set up defenders by going slow and changing gears to get separation. Ran a solid variety of routes moving to the middle and to the sideline. An asset beating zone coverage.
Size: Has good height and length. Long arms. However, Pitta is a lean tight end who should probably about 15 pounds of bulk.
Vision: Tends to play bigger than his size after the catch. Sheds arm tacklers when they try and come high into his body. Timed at 4.63 seconds in the 40-yard dash, but he doesn't always seem to play that fast.
Final word: Pitta is the latest in the growing number of tight ends who have only played in a spread. Some transition faster than others. Pitta appears to have the work ethic to adapt.
What he'll have to do is learn to come off the line with his hand down. That means he'll have to become a little stronger to beat linebacker jams. Pitta has good enough athletic ability to be a good target receiving. But he may not be an every-down player to start his career.
Averaged more than 13 yards per catch each of his three seasons at BYU. Served a two-year mission trip, so he's already 25. Some question if he has already reached his peak. Is a slightly lesser version of Pittsburgh's Heath Miller.


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Autumn on Dugger Mountain.
Photo by Francine Hutchinson.
A Project of Jacksonville State University's
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Dugger Mountain Legislative
Certainly the conceptualization and legislative history of the Dugger Mountain Wilderness goes back a long way. It includes more dreams, discussions and dedicated people than anyone will ever know. The following are just a few of the more visible highlights that have taken place along the way.
As long ago as the mid 1980s, Congressman Bill Nicholls was interested in a bill that would protect Dugger, Alabamas second highest mountain, but at the time the creation of Sipsey Wilderness in the Bankhead National Forest was considered to be of greater importance and the timing was never right. Strike one.
Congressman Glen Browder wanted a bill too and in September of 1996 he was able to take an early step by introducing H.R. 4087. Called the "Dugger Mountain Wilderness Act of 1996" it was introduced into committee where it stayed, and stayed and...died. Despite Congressman Glen Browders noble efforts and despite the attention paid to it by his legislative assistant, Robert Gibbs, strike two had occurred.
Up to bat came Congressman Bob Riley, who looked kindly upon the concept of a Dugger Wilderness, even during his campaign. Then after several meetings with Dugger advocates, reviews relating to boundaries, possible opposition, in-holdings, view-sheds, removal of the historic Dugger Mountain tower, etc., legislation was drafted for the second time. Internal meetings with conservation groups including Alabamas Environmental Council, Audubon Society, Sierra Club, as well as other groups like the Southern Environmental Law Center took place and more support for the bill was generated. Then with constant attention from Bob Rileys legislative assistant Shana Jones, H.R. 2632 was referred to the first of several House committees. On July 29, 1999 the bill went to the Committee on Resources and the Committee on Agriculture. Then after hearings and mark-up sessions, H.R. 2632 was placed on the Union calendar (No.245) and on November 1, 1999 the House approved it by voice vote.
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The next day, H.R. 2632 was received by the US Senate where Senator Jeff Sessions and his legislative assistant Gerry Gilligan had a plan. They wanted the bill to avoid committees where the bill could get held up. Ordinarily the bill would have gone to the Senate Energy Committee, but thats where over 50 bills were being held hostage. Senator Sessions worked closely with the Senate leadership and, as unusual as it may have been, he had the bill reported directly to the Senate calendar so it could be taken up directly. Too bad, but upon its arrival to the calendar, Senator Herb Kohl of Wisconsin began holding up about 20 bills (including our Dugger legislation), in hopes of passing his dairy compact legislation. Thats right, our mountain was up against milk! Luckily, deals were made allowing for consideration of these bills and on November 19, 1999, the Dugger Mountain Wilderness Bill passes the Senate, without amendment by Unanimous Consent. Finally, the message on Senate action was passed to the House on October 22nd and a week later, the bill was presented to President Clinton. In the meanwhile, Governor Don Siegelman had sent a letter to the President encouraging his support. On December 9th, Public Law: No.106-156 was signed in to law by the President. Finally, 9,200 acres of Dugger Mountain received the protection that had been sought after for so long. Today, we celebrate this protection!
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On July 4, 2014, as the Red Arrows, the RAF acrobatic flying team, and a squadron of military helicopters flew over the Rosyth dockyards in Scotland, Queen Elizabeth II christened the HMS Queen Elizabeth. The Duke of Edinburgh(Lord High Admiral since 2011), Admiral George Zambellas(First Sea Lord), David Cameron and Gordon Brown(the current and former Prime Ministers respectfully), Alex Salmond(First Minister of Scotland) and senior naval officers from the United States and France joined Queen Elizabeth II for the festivities. During the ceremony the Queen broke a bottle of whiskey, instead of champagne, over the bow of the aircraft carrier and named it after Queen Elizabeth I, the 16th century monarch and daughter of King Henry VIII.
"May God bless her and all who sail in her," Queen Elizabeth said. She then added, "In sponsoring this new aircraft carrier, I believe the Queen Elizabeth will be a source of inspiration and pride for us all."
The 920 foot-long aircraft carrier is the first of the Queen Elizabeth class. When it is ready for service in 2020 she will be the home of up to 1,600 military personal. The enormous vessel will alse have a capacity of 40 aircraft including the Lockheed-Martin F35 Lightning II fighter, the AgustaWestland AW101 Merlin helicopter, Boeing's Chinook helicopter and the AgustaWestland Apache helicopter. It will be armed with a radar-guided 20mm(0.79in.) Gatling gun on a swivel base known as the Phalanx CIWS (close in weapon system) and a compliment of 30mm guns and mini-guns. The behemoth will be powered by two Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbines and four diesel generators that will give the HMS Queen Elizabeth a top speed of 25 knots (28.8mph).
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