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Relatively Speaking (Ayckbourn play)
|Relatively Speaking
|Written by
|Alan Ayckbourn
|Date premiered
|Original language
|The bed-sitting room of Ginny's London flat and on the garden patio of Sheila and Philip's home in Buckinghamshire, 1965.
Relatively Speaking is a play by British playwright Alan Ayckbourn, originally titled Meet My Father, his first play to be a major success.[1]
The action of the play takes place during a summer weekend in the bed-sitting room of Ginny's London flat and on the garden patio of Sheila and Philip's home in Buckinghamshire, outside London. The time is 1965.
- Ginny - A young woman with a chequered past
- Greg - Ginny's current boyfriend
- Philip - Ginny's former employer and ex-lover
- Sheila – Philip's wife
The play opens in the flat of Greg and Ginny, a young co-habiting couple, Ginny being the more sexually experienced. Greg finds a strange pair of slippers under the bed and is too besotted to believe they might have been left by another man (which would also explain the bunches of flowers and boxes of sweets filling Ginny's apartment). Ginny goes off for a day in the country, supposedly to visit her parents but actually to break things off with her older married lover, Philip. Greg decides to follow her.
The next scene is on the patio at the home of Philip and his befuddled wife Sheila, whose marriage is clearly under strain. Greg shows up unannounced before Ginny, and wrongly assumes that they are her parents. Greg asks for her hand from Philip, while Philip mistakenly believes that the strange young man is asking permission to marry Sheila. Once Ginny arrives, she convinces Philip to play the role of her father. Meanwhile, Greg still believes that Sheila is Ginny's mother. The situation becomes increasingly complicated and hilarious.
Although it is basically a comedy of misunderstandings and mistaken identity, as plays of this genre go it has a very well-constructed plot, plus some developed characters and a slightly dark streak.[2]
Production history[edit]
Relatively Speaking had its world premiere in Scarborough in 1965. The London production in 1967 at the Duke of York's Theatre was Ayckbourn's first London West End hit. It also helped to launch Richard Briers' career, and featured Michael Hordern and Celia Johnson. It has since been staged a few times by professional and amateur companies, and in 2013 a revival ran for three months at Wyndham's Theatre in London, starring Felicity Kendal as Sheila.
The play has also been produced internationally, in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Sri Lanka, in May 2007, by the British Theatre Playhouse.[3]
- ^ Gabrielle H. Cody, Evert Sprinchorn -The Columbia encyclopedia of modern drama: A-L - Volume 1 - 2007 Page 110 "11O AYCKBOURN, ALAN Its appeal remains permanent, easily transcending its original time. ... It was for the Library Theatre that Ayckbourn wrote Relatively Speaking (1967), his first play to transfer to London, thus beginning a pattern of ..."
- ^ Billington, Michael (2013). "Relatively Speaking – review". The Guardian.
- ^ http://www.britishtheatreplayhouse.com/past_products.html


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December 6, 2012
Chip Kelly. Even though Oregon didn't finish the season unbeaten, he doesn't have much left to prove at the college level. Reports had him becoming Tampa Bay's coach last offseason, but he decided to stay in Oregon. Impressed by Kelly's no-huddle expertise, Bill Belichick has invited him to Patriots practices. Kelly, who turned 49 in November, hasn't coached in the NFL. Neither had Bobby Ross when the Spanos family hired him to coach the Chargers. Three years later, Ross took San Diego to its only Super Bowl yet.


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Planning to make a special treat for your Valentine? Indulge their taste buds by making your own healthy decadent dark chocolate cashew snack. With its delicious taste of dark chocolate, they won't even suspect that it's full of dried fruit and nuts that are good for them.
Dark chocolate has many healthy benefits that are extensively being studied by scientists.
The Quality of your Chocolate Matters
You no longer have to feel guilty for sneaking that piece of chocolate. But, wait a minute, only if it is good quality dark chocolate that is at least 70% cocoa. Most inexpensive chocolate bars and candies are made with milk chocolate that is loaded with fillers like oil, milk ingredients and corn syrup. Dark chocolate has a stronger taste, which come from the beneficial antioxidants that are derived from the cocoa bean. If you want to eat the best chocolate, you will notice a price difference. As with any good food such as cheese, wine and olive oil, the higher the quality, the higher the price. Expect to pay $2-4 for a large bar of dark chocolate, especially if it is fair-trade or organic. But trust me, once you get over the cost and taste it, you will not go back to the cheap stuff.
Is Dark Chocolate Healthy?
So what makes dark chocolate so healthy? The cocoa bean contains many phytonutrients that are beneficial at keeping our bodies healthy. Here are just a few of the studied health benefits of dark chocolate:
- Full of Minerals: dark chocolate contains magnesium, iron, potassium and copper
- Antioxidant-rich: full of antioxidants, dark chocolate may help against the oxidative effects of free radical damage
- Good for Your Heart: studies have shown that a small piece of dark chocolate 2-3 times per week could lower your blood pressure
Chocolate – the Feel Good Factor
Ever wondered why chocolate makes you feel so good? Well science shows that chocolate contains chemicals that affect the brain. In fact it contains phenylethylamine, the same substance that your brain makes when you feel "in love". This substance has the effect on the brain of releasing more endorphins, which are the "feel good" neurotransmitters. This is an even better reason to enjoy chocolate with your sweetheart on Valentine's Day.
Dark Chocolate Cashew Bark Recipe
12 oz (1.5 cups) of dark chocolate (at least 70%), chopped
½ cup flaked coconut
½ cup cashews, chopped
½ cup peanuts or pumpkin seeds
½ cup raisins
½ cup dried cranberries
½ tsp cinnamon, ground
1 tsp vanilla extract
- Take a square baking pan and line it with wax paper.
- Mix all dried fruit and nuts in a bowl.
- Take a large pot and fill it half way with water. Bring the water to a simmer.
- Place a large metal bowl over the pot and place the chocolate in the bowl.
- Let the chocolate melt and stir in the vanilla and half of the fruit/nut mixture.
- Using a spatula spread the chocolate mixture onto the wax paper.
- Sprinkle the remaining nuts and fruit on top of the chocolate and press it down with the spatula.
- Place pan in refrigerator for about 30 minutes until it hardens.
- Break chocolate into pieces.
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Secrets of learning revealed in developing synapses
The connections between neurons—called synapses—are quite literally the stuff of learning. The dynamics of how two neurons connect at the synapse determines the quantity and quality of information flow between those two cells. Genes that encode certain synaptic proteins, such as neurexin and neuroligin, are sometimes atypical in individuals with ASD. These proteins act like a sort of glue to keep two neurons in close contact and their shared synapse functioning smoothly.
We can reason from the studies of genetics and animal models developed to examine autism-associated genes that disturbances in proteins like neuroligin and neurexin disrupt individual neuron-to-neuron communication and eventually the dynamics of larger functional circuits in the brain. What we don't understand is how, exactly, a mutation in a neuroligin protein leads to a disruption in communication. This level of detail is exactly what we must understand to develop targeted therapeutics. However, until recently we lacked the ability to visualize, in living tissue, neuroligin and neurexin proteins interacting as the synapse matures.
In a new report in the prestigious journal, Cell, Autism Speaks' funded postdoctoral fellow Amar Thyagarajan, Ph.D., at the Picower Institute of MIT, demonstrates a new technique for following the dynamic development and function of synapses. Dr. Thyagarajan, along with his mentor Alice Ting, Ph.D, labeled neuroligin and neurexin with a special tag that glows when the two interact. The researchers observed how the activity of the neurons affects the neuroligin-neurexin connection as a new synapse matures. As the synapse connecting the two neurons strengthens, the researchers were able to see the recruitment of new neuroligin-neurexin pairs into the synapse as well as other proteins that are needed to reinforce the synapse.
With each piece of the autism biology puzzle uncovered, new directions for developing targeted therapeutics are revealed. The complete network of interacting proteins that contribute to a functional synapse is dizzying in its complexity. However, each time scientists identify a new string on which to tug, we learn more about how this complex network is connected. The ability to observe the active development of synapses will undoubtedly factor into future discoveries, paying dividends for some time to come.
Reference: "Imaging Activity-Dependent Regulation of Neurexin-Neuroligin Interactions Using trans-Synaptic Enzymatic Biotinylation," by Amar Thyagarajan and Alice Y. Ting. Cell, 7 October, 2010.
For more information about the science of the synapse and targeted therapeutics that have emerged from synaptic physiology, check out Seaside Therapeutics.
October 18, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Why the reference to Seaside Theraputics? They don't seem to be involved in this paper.
October 19, 2010 at 7:32 am
Interesting article. Great to see such research being done.
Here is a copy of a recent research on autism completed in North West University in the USA which explores auditory proessing and brain functioning.
December 9, 2010 at 7:20 am
Really like your post about synapse. Maybe it is better than mine :(


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Fans, exhibitors and pros give their opinion on last weekend's first Kapow! Comic Con, with Bryan Hitch, Lienil Francis Yu, Ian Churchill and more weighing in on the Mark Millar promoted show.
Marvel Comics has provided CBR with covers and solicit information for product shipping July, 2011, including the latest from "FF," "Fear Itself," Captain America, "Thor," "Amazing Spider-Man" and more.
Jon Favreau talks "Cowboys & Aliens" duo! Natalie Portman talks Jane Foster! Michael Shannon talks Zod! Also, new "Green Lantern" images, "The Hobbit" at 48 frames per second, and more.
With fans happily returning for a second day of panels, presentations and news, Mark Millar's Kapow! did not disappoint with a special screening of "Super," exclusive word on new Millarworld projects and more.
"Superman" finds its Zod! "Deadpool" finds its director! "R.I.P.D." loses its Zach Galifianakis! Also, "The Dark Knight Rises" adds a young Ra's Al Ghul, "Thor" on the press march, and more.
Kapow Comic Con, the newest kid on the convention block, hit London this weekend. Organized by Mark Millar, who promised a San Diego experience over two days.
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Courtesy of Marvel Comics, CBR presents an exclusive preview of "Journey Into Mystery" #622. Written by Kieron Gillen and illustrated by Doug Braithwaite, the issue hits stores Wednesday, April 13.
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"Thor & Loki: Blood Brothers" Producer Ruwan Jayatilleke and Magnetic Dreams' Mike Halsey discuss the challenges and rewards of adapting Robert Rodi and Esad Ribic's "Loki" mini into a motion comic.
Today at WonderCon Marvel unveiled two new posters of Chris Hemsworth as the god of thunder and Tom Hiddleston as the god of mischief in "Thor." SPINOFF has details.
Video game publisher SEGA has released a special behind the scenes video for "Thor: God of Thunder" revealing the games' influences beyond the movie and new footage from the anticipated release.
Attendees staying at some hotels in San Francisco are discovering that they are the targets of a recruitment effort by S.H.I.E.L.D., though those at home can apply to the spy organization as well.
SPINOFF has a new clip from Marvel's Thor depicting the undignified arrival of the god of thunder to Earth and his first encounter with modern technology. The Kenneth Branagh-directed movie opens on May 6.
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A rollout of six new posters from Marvel Studios next film feature the gods of Asgard including Thor, Odin, Heimdall, Loki and Sif as well as a poster sneak peek at Jane Foster.
A new image debuted this morning of star Chris Hemsworth as the god of thunder, with Mjolnir and helmet, from Marvel's much-anticipated "Thor." The movie opens on May 6. SPINOFF has details.
Marvel has released an advance look at "The Mighty Thor" #1, a new series by writer Matt Fraction and artist Olivier Coipel. Featuring covers by Coipel, Travis Charest and Walt Simonson, the series hits April 27.
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Wednesday, Dec. 19
Carrollton Rotary Club meets at noon in the Burley Room at the Lodge in General Butler State Resort Park.
AA Big Book study groups meets every Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Carrollton Christian Church, 310 Fifth St.
Carroll County High School Site Based Decision Making Council meets at 4 p.m. in the high school conference room.
Thursday, Dec. 20
Carrollton Homemakers Club meets at 10:30 a.m. at the Carroll County Extension Office on Floyd Drive.
One of the seven areas of the 4-H program to be taught is communications. I have had the most wonderful two weeks by going into Cartmell Elementary and presenting the communications assignment to the fourth- and fifth-grade students.
So many mixed emotions occurred in the classroom when the students were told that they would be giving a speech or a demonstration in front of their classmates. I sure did not want to add more stress to the students, teachers or to the children's parents or guardians.
Once autumn leaves have fallen, mistletoe becomes highly visible on large trees throughout Kentucky.
Phora-dendron, the scientific name for this plant, means "tree thief." We commonly find these small, leafy plants on twigs and branches of many hardwood species in the southern two-thirds of the United States.
Mistletoes extract water, mineral elements and food from their host trees by way of a parasite nutrient-uptake organ; hence the name, tree thief.
Nothing signifies the holidays like festive colored stockings hanging on the fireplace mantle.
As with many traditions, the exact origin is unknown but the most recognized is the one honoring the generous nature of Saint Nicholas in the 1823 poem, "A Visit from Saint Nicholas," by Clement C. Moore. Historically, Saint Nicholas was a charitable bishop in the third and fourth century living in Myra, now Turkey.
The New Year in Christian circles begins four weeks before Christmas. We call this season of preparation Advent, which simply means "coming."
On each of the four Sundays of Advent, we light one of the four candles on the Advent wreath. It is a symbol of looking forward to the coming of Jesus. As the light on the wreath grows, so does our joy and anticipation for the feast of Christmas.
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Wednesday, Dec. 12
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Easy recipe for rye bread part 2
Posted on 25. Mar, 2013 by virtuousbread in Bread and conversation
Further to the earlier post about simple rye bread made with yeast, remember I would write all about my fascinating learning. Well, here it is: use fresh or dry yeast if you can. Don't use instant yeast. Because I almost never use instant yeast, I was not entirely empathetic nor data driven in my mental frustration with the WONDERFUL people who wrote in. Mea Culpa - how I have learned.
Now, a better scientist than me can probably tell you why this is so. In theory there is no difference in performance between fresh, dry, and instant yeast. However, when I did the time trial on the 100% rye bread I did find a difference. So, I tried the time trial with wheat bread, with spelt bread and with enriched bread and found no difference. However, let me repeat - there was a difference when I made 100% rye.
The bread made with the instant yeast simply did not really rise very well at all. Whether or not I "proofed" the instant yeast (and in theory you don't have to) the bread simply did not move very much. When I put it in the fridge it refused to budge and I had to leave it out of the fridge to get it to move at all. Then, when it finally came to baking it was quite dry and so the resulting bread was not what it should be. Now, it is winter and it is COLD and the kitchen is probably about 18 degrees maximum but that should only mean that the bread takes longer to rise - not that it barely rises at all. I got a slightly better result when I used warm water and added some honey to the dough (neither of which should be necessary).
So, lesson learned although not understood: when you make the 100% rye, use fresh or dry yeast if you can get it. If you are using instant, use warm water and add a bit of honey (or sugar or molasses, bread syrup...something sweet that the yeast will like) and that should help it along.
Finally, remember to just stir the ingredients together - no kneading - and when you get the loaf from the bowl to the tin, gather it together GENTLY with very wet hands. Smooth it into an oblong, don't squash it into and oblong. And when you pop it gently into the tin, don't push it down, flatten it, smooth it, or try to squish it into the corners. The more air in the dough the better rise you will get. Still concerned? Come and take a class with us - we do 100% rye bread in all the basic bread classes.
Next up: simple sourdough rye bread. Not impacted by the cold at all. Weird....
19 Responses to "Easy recipe for rye bread part 2"
Alastair Hobbs
30. Sep, 2013
Thank you for the rye bread recipe. First attempt was two 2lb loaves, (so 1.2kg flour) . I queried whether Allinson's Easy Bake yeast was instant or not, then found the note on the packet. Fortunately I had not read your notes on instant yeast's problems. The loaves rose well and were crawling out of the tin after about 3 hours. This note is really to let you know about the yeast performance. Thanks again for the recipe, I can now eat a presentable rye loaf without adding wheat flour as in so many recipes.
05. Oct, 2013
Thanks for letting us know. The packages of instant yeast normally instruct you to use far more than you need. So, I always use less - and with excellent results (and a longer time to rise because of less yeast) except when I make rye. As in the post, when I make rye, I do use less instant yeast and I do proof it and it does work however when people don't proof it first, they have reported almost no rise. So congratulations! Send photos! and I am thrilled you are making a good rye loaf!
Banu Phillips
22. Jul, 2014
Hi, I am trying to avoid yeast in baking. Would using natural yoghurt instead of yeast work on Rye Bread?
Thank you in advance
23. Jul, 2014
Dear Banu
the answer is I simply don't know. Give it a try. And put in some baking powder or baking soda?
01. Sep, 2014
How does one proof instant yeast?
02. Sep, 2014
Dear Grace
in general one does not have to proof instant yeast however if you would like to, just pop it in a little glass of water and wait or measure your flour into a bowl and make a well in it. Measure the yeast into the well and pour in with water and wait for wait. It's very simple!
01. Nov, 2014
One last question,
What happens if i put my oven on the lowest temperature for about 10-15 min then prior to putiing in the loaf to rise i air out the oven to let out the heat for about 3 minutes, once it is warm i leave it in covered by a towel to rise for 1-2 hours...
is that ok or would it disturb the proper rising of the loaf prior to baking?
01. Nov, 2014
Dear Virtous bread,
What happens if i put my oven on the lowest temperature for about 10-15 min then prior to putiing in the loaf to rise i air out the oven to let out the heat for about 3 minutes, once it is warm i leave it in covered by a towel to rise for 1-2 hours...
is that ok or would it disturb the proper rising of the loaf prior to baking?
13. Nov, 2014
Hi Janeen
some ovens actually have a proofing setting which is pretty cool. You can do as you suggest but just remember that yeast will die at about 50 degrees so use a thermometer to make sure it's not too hot in there! The other thing to remember though is that the longer your bread takes to rise the more flavour it has and the easier it is to digest. So whilst it is quick to do it in the heat, it may be "better" to let it rise more slowly in the cool!
Diane Pastushyn
15. Mar, 2015
I was so glad to find your recipies for 100% rye bread. But here in Canada we are accustomed to following measurments by volume rather than weight. Would it be possible for you to put an alternate 'volume' measurment as well as the weights of the ingredients required? That would be great! Thankyou.
16. Mar, 2015
Hi there, the very best thing is to have this site saved in your 'favourites' that way you can convert in a jiffy!
Best! Jane
22. Mar, 2015
hello i have been baking for some time but then had a few goes at latvian black bread ,making the starter over 5 days but when i bake i it is very hard like wood if i put a tray of water in the oven or put some butter in the dough would that make it soft .? p.s. the tast is nice but its too hard to enjoy.yours Brian.
22. Mar, 2015
Dear Brian
If you send me the recipe for the Latvian bread you are baking I can certainly comment. Normally it's simply a lack of water that is the problem but I will be able to tell from the recipe. I look forward to hearing!
Brian c jeffs
06. Apr, 2015
this black bread from latvia i have ritten the recpey down and your page lost it it is made with a starter over 5 days on the 5th day it ferments for 3 hours then it is mixed with the other ingredants and left in warm for 12 to 24 hours then you nead it with wet hands and bake for 1.5 to 2 hour at 220 then 40 before end turn down to 180 elec.oven. it has caraway seed dark sugar salt and malt.1ltr warm water and mix well.
Brian c jeffs
07. May, 2015
yes i tried to find the recipe my wife got it she is from latvea but could not remember where from not sure if she got it from a friend from over there. mabe i didn't use enough water but i did think 1 ltr was a lot and i think i should put it in the oven on the first rise instead of waiting for it to rise twice over 12 to 18 hours i will try again as i have some starter in the fridge. and i will bake it as soon as it rises first time .on that note i will keep you posted..yours Brian.
16. May, 2015
hi Jane,i am really fedup with the rye bread i must have made a dozen different loaves all rye bread,but have been sick to the back teeth as it just never rises enough to get aerated so i have tied everything ,but nothing seems to work i have lost my mind with this every one keeps saying rye flour rises easy well mine will not i think people are making it up.can you tell me why ??? yours truly Brian c Jeffs.
15. May, 2016
In may latter years I've discovered I have a wheat allergy. So imagine my delight at finding your recipe for Rye bread. I've always made my own whole wheat bread in a machine. Living at a high altitude in the US I've had to make several measurement adjustments. Of course I have Hodgson's Rye flour. Guess I will have to do the same with this recipe, trial & error, so wish me luck. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
22. May, 2016
Be careful because at altitude things rise faster (but you probably know that!) I lived in Mexico City for years (very high) and had no problem with bread at all. Just remember to make the dough very very wet. Good Luck!
30. Jul, 2015
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Extension Risk Management Education Competitive Grants Program
The application phase is now closed for the 2016 funding cycle.
The next Request For Applications (RFA) will be announced on or around September 15, 2016.
2016 RFA Timeline:
- November 16, 2015 – Application Deadline
- February 19, 2016 – Award Notification
- April 1, 2016 – Start Date for Funded Projects
The Western Extension Risk Management Education Center (Western Center), in conjunction with the Northeast, North Central and Southern Centers, announced a funding opportunity September 15, 2015.
2016 Western Center Request For Applications (RFA)
Online Application System and Registration: The online application system includes a user-based access within the Results Verification System (RVS). To register your proposal in the Results Verification System (RVS), click here. Select "Register" and enter information to create a new account. You will receive an email registration confirmation. If you do not receive the confirmation email within 15 minutes, check your spam folder. Click on the link in the email to complete your registration.
Login: After registration, or if you already have an existing account, log in to the Results Verification System (RVS) using your email address and password which will take you to "My Projects". To begin a new Proposal, select "Start New Application" and then "Western ERME" under All Available Funding. Instructions for each section of the application may be accessed by clicking on the orange tab labeled "Instructions" located in the upper right portion of each page of the application. Multiple users may be given access to your project by entering their email address. This is explained in detail in the "Project People" section of the Application Tutorial.
Budget Detail & Indirect Cost Limitation – IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Requested funding amount must be the same in the budget, budget narrative and on the ERME Cover Sheet (SF 424).
- Make certain that the person(s) in your organization with budget expertise carefully review all aspects of your budget detail for consistency; in particular that the amounts listed in each section of the budget match what is listed in the correlating sections of the budget narrative.
- If you intend to include sub awards or consultant services as part of your funding request, the required documents must be submitted as part of the proposal submission. Follow the instructions as provided in Appendix A of the RFA for uploading these documents into the online application system.
- If you are a first time applicant or Project Director/Co-Project Director, allocate funds in the budget for travel to attend the ERME Risk Management Conference.
Indirect costs on awards including subawards made by USDA, NIFA funding under this program may not exceed the lesser of the institution's official negotiated indirect cost rate or the equivalent of 30% of the total Federal funds awarded.
The 30% total Federal funds limitation is equivalent to 42.857% of the total direct costs of an award. If your organization does not have a federally negotiated indirect cost rate, an F&A rate of 10% Modified Total Direct Cost (MTDC) will be allowed.
Any questions regarding the indirect cost portion may be directed to Esther Tate, Fiscal Officer/Management Analyst at 509-335-6885.
Proposal Resources:
There are proposal resources which can help you develop and write a successful proposal. You are encouraged to use these tutorials and the "Introduction to Risk Management" which can lead you through the development and identification of a stronger set of participant results/outcomes, as well as to strengthen your program delivery, should your proposal be funded.
- a) 2016 Western Center Request For Applications (RFA)
- b) ERME Proposal Resources (Note** Depending on your browser setting, it may be necessary to "refresh" the page or press F5 to view all of the current Proposal Resources.)
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- d) Introduction to Risk Management
- e) RME for Native American Farmers and Ranchers
- f) RME for Hispanic Farmers and Ranchers
***The Center Staff is available to field questions arising from the application process***
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This page contains links to resources developed by MHPA and other organizations relating to key issues for Medicaid plans and populations
Accountable Care Organizations
Actuarial Soundness
Cost Savings
Children's Health
Drug Rebate Equalization
Dual Eligibles
EHR Incentive Program/Meaningful Use
Health Information Technology
Health Insurance Exchanges
Health Insurer Fee
Long-term Care
Medicaid Expansion
Medicaid Funding
Medical Homes
Out-of-Network Claims
States and Medicaid Health Plans
Accountable Care Organizations
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Medicaid Accountable Care: Accountable Care Organizations, Medicaid, and Medicaid Health Plans
October 2011: This White Paper was developed by MHPA's partner Sellers Dorsey with guidance from MHPA's ACO workgroup. It discusses similarity of purpose of ACOs and Medicaid health plans, and notes that health plans need to be essential partners in development of ACOs. Click here to read the paper.
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GAO Report on Actuarial Soundness Released
August 2010: The Government Accountability Office released a report on CMS's oversight of states' compliance with actuarial soundness requirements in Medicaid managed care rate-setting. Click here to read the report on GAO's website.
Rate Setting and Actuarial Soundness in Medicaid Managed Care
January 2006: This study surveyed state Medicaid program to determine how states are implementing actuarial soundness requirements, in order to identify both best practices and continuing areas of concern. Click here to read the study.
Cost Savingsback to top
Medicaid Capitation Expansion's Potential Cost Savings
April 2006: This study by the Lewin Group quantifies quantify the savings that can be realized through the adoption of the full-risk, integrated care model that involves state Medicaid agencies entering into capitation contracting with Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs). Click here to read the study
Comparative Evaluation of Pennsylvania's HealthChoices Program and Fee-for-Service Program
May 2005: This study showed significant cost savings to Pennsylvania's Medicaid from utilizing managed care compared to fee-for-service. Click here to read the study.
Children's Healthback to top
GAO Report on Children's Access to Medicaid Dental Services (September 2009)
GAO Testimony on Children's Access to Medicaid Dental Services (10/7/09)
CMS Testimony on Children's Access to Medicaid Dental Services (10/7/09)
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The Economic Burden of Health Inequalities in the United States -- The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies
Resources Examine Racial and Ethnic Disparities Among Women at State Level - Kaiser Family Foundation
Drug Rebate Equalizationback to top
Projected Impacts of Adopting a Pharmacy Carve-In Approach Within Medicaid Capitation Programs
January 20, 2011: The Lewin Group found that 14 states can realize $11.7 billion savings in Medicaid over 10 years by adopting the Pharmacy Carve-In Model in a report commissioned by MHPA. The recently passed health reform law included equalization provisions that gave Medicaid health plans the same rebates as the fee-for-service program, effectively removing the primary incentive for states to use the pharmacy carve-out model.
Technical Report on the Medicaid Prescription Drug Rebate Equalization Act
June 3, 2009: The Lewin Group analyzed technical aspects of the Medicaid Prescription Drug Rebate Equalization Act in a new report commissioned by MHPA. Click here to view or download this report.
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Dual Eligibles and Cost Savings - November 2008: MHPA joins with the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) in commissioning The Lewin Group to conduct a study on dual-eligible cost savings across state and federal program. The newly-released study, " Increasing Use of the Capitated Model for Dual Eligibles: Cost Savings Estimates and Public Policy Opportunities," can be viewed by clicking here.
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The Electronic Health Record Incentive Program called for under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act of 2009 provides federal funding for eligible health care professionals and hospitals to receive Medicare and Medicaid incentive payments when they adopt certified EHR technology and use it to achieve specified objectives.
David Blumenthal on EHR Final Rules in the NEJM
CMS: Fact Sheets on the EHR Incentive Program
ONC: Fact Sheets on the Standards and Certification Criteria
Link to Final Rule for EHR Standards and Certification
Link to Final Rule for EHR Incentive Program
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CHCS Policy Brief on EHR Incentives
Center for Health Care Strategies released a policy brief, Electronic Health Record Incentive Programs for Medicaid Providers: How Are States Preparing? that is based on interviews with Medicaid leaders in six States (Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Virginia). Roles for Medicaid health plans varied, however Medicaid directors anticipated increased health plan involvement and were thinking strategically about leveraging health plan resources.
Health Insurance Exchangesback to top
Medicaid's Role in the Health Benefits Exchange: A Road Map for States
The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) report addresses issues for states to consider in the relationship between Medicaid and the Exchange in four key areas:
1) Eligibility, Enrollment and Outreach
2) Health Plan Contracting, Standards, and Requirements
3) Benefit Package Design
4) Exchange Infrastructure: Governance, Operations, and Finance
Health Insurance Exchanges - How Economic and Financial Modeling Can Support State Implementation
Insurance exchanges will need careful planning by states to ensure they are efficient and able to compete in the insurance market. Many states plan to conduct quantitative analyses to predict and measure the impact of the ACA and the outcomes of different exchange options. A report from the State Coveragee Initiatives (SCI) and State Health Access Data Assistance Center (SHADAC) programs provides an overview of how states may most effectively conduct these analyses through a modeling approach. Click here to read the report on the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation website.
Health Insurer Feeback to top
The January 2014 report, "ACA Health Insurer Fee: Estimated Impact on State Medicaid Programs and Medicaid Health Plans," prepared for MHPA by Milliman, Inc., shows a provision of the health reform law intended to tax health insurance companies to help fund coverage expansions, will cost the Medicaid program $37.7 billion over ten years according to a moderate growth scenario. This will cost the states about $13.6 billion and the federal Medicaid program about $24.1 billion due to the state-federal Medicaid matching formula.
Estimated Premium Impacts of Annual Fees Assessed on Health Insurance Plans
Prepared by Oilver Wyman, October 2011
Impact of ACA Annual Health Insurance Tax on State Medicaid Programs
Prepared by the Marwood Group, October 2011
MHPA Fact Sheet on Actuarial Soundess and the Health Insurer Fee
View MHPA's health insurer fee policy efforts
Long-term Careback to top
Deloitte Issue Brief: Medicaid Long-Term Care - The Ticking Time Bomb - An issue brief highlighting the fiscal concerns with Medicaid Long-Term Care, prepared by the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions
National Advisory Board to Improve Healthcare for Seniors and People with Disabilities (NAB) - Declaration for Independence: A Call to Transform Health and Long-Term Services for Seniors and People with Disabilities.
Medicaid Expansion
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"The Expanded State of Medicaid in the United States," a report from PwC, shows Medicaid enrollment grew by 9 million lives in 2014, with the number of Americans covered by private Medicaid health plans increasing even more by 9.3 million. Notably, the report found that the number on Medicaid fee-for-service actually decreased for the first time, dropping by 300,000 enrollees. The report shows this growth in Medicaid and Medicaid managed care was largely driven by Medicaid expansion, with expanding states increasing by 24 percent.
Medicaid Fundingback to top
Extra Federal Support for Medicaid
In August 2010, Congress voted to temporarily increase federal Medicaid funding for recession-plagued states that will avert potentially drastic state spending cuts. This health policy brief by Health Affairs breaks down the issues, background, and what's next for this extension for federal Medicaid funding. Click here to read the entire brief.
Covering Low-Income Childless Adults in Medicaid: Experiences from Selected States
In this study, the Center for Health Care Strategies and its partners from Mathematica Policy Research examine experiences from 10 states with existing programs for low-income childless adults to shed light on the potential expansion population. Click here to read the study.
Medical Homesback to top
MHPA White Paper and Policy Statment on Medical Homes
On September 21, 2010, MHPA released a policy statement and white paper highlighting the common ground between Medicaid plans and the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model. According to MHPA, the capabilities of Medicaid plans are closely aligned with the principles of PCMHs and therefore plans should be included in states' PCMH implementation strategies. Click here to read the Executive Summary or dowload the full White Paper and Policy Statement directly.
Out-of-Network Claims
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Report Shows Need for National Medicaid Out-of-Network Claims Policy
July 13, 2009: This report by the Lewin Group, commissioned by MHPA and ACAP, has demonstrated a need for a national Medicaid Out-of Network claims policy to reduce inappropriate billing and unpredictable payment issues. Click here to read the report.
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The User's Guide to the ROI Forecasting Calculator: Estimating ROI for Medicaid Quality Improvement Program
The Center for Healthcare Strategies and The Commonwealth Fund
States and Medicaid Health Plansback to top
State Pushback on Medicaid Expansion in Health Care Reform
Wall Street Journal. June 2009
Using Data Strategically in Medicaid Managed Care - Center for Health Care Strategies


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Liverpool can't possibly win the league defending like that. Can they? The bald facts of Liverpool's 4-3 win over Swansea: They raced into a two goal lead, chucked it away, took the lead again, chucked it away, then finally won it. Conventional wisdom says this is no way to win a Premier League title. But did they make any more of a mountain out of a molehill than Manchester City or Chelsea, both of whom struggled to 1-0 home wins? Liverpool have the two top scoring players in the division, have the most goals as a team, and have Jordan Henderson, Raheem Sterling and Jon Bleeding Flanagan playing like world beaters. The odds are still against them - but the longer Brendan Rodgers' entertainers can keep up their goalscoring feats the more sceptics they will convert into believers.
Arsenal and a potentially rejuvenated Manchester United. Progress in the Champions League is unlikely, so at least they'll be able to focus on the league.
Wayne Rooney can kick a football: Eyebrows were raised and heart-rates increased when Manchester United striker Rooney was handed a career contract at a whopping £300,000 per week. Rooney showed that he is a fine footballer, scoring a cracking effort as United won at Crystal Palace, but is he really worth around the same as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo? Is he really worth 50% more than Luis Suarez and Sergio Aguero? Is anyone worth that much?
Tim Sherwood some slack: This is covered in more depth in Overreaction Theatre, but the hostility aimed towards Tim Sherwood during the defeat at Norwich was truly astonishing. Forget the 23 points in 10 games (second only to Chelsea in that time), and to hell with galvanising the team and returning Emmanuel Adebayor to form. Sherwood's omission of Christian Eriksen at Norwich, and his (admittedly odd) refusal to bring the Dane off the bench provoked a torrent of abuse from fans seemingly unaware that, like it or not, in Sherwood's hands lie the club's Champions League hopes - and he's done a pretty great job so far. Fair enough, a bloke with no coaching badges isn't exactly anyone's idea of a perfect manager, but that's a debate for the summer. Until then, that vocal band of keyboard warriors might consider getting behind both the team and the man in the dugout.
Sunderland were not the strongest opposition, but the Gunners were superb. A couple of their goals were works of beauty, while Olivier Giroud was at his bullish, effective best. You do wonder why Arsene Wenger stubbornly benched him for the Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich, one assumes because of his hotel indiscretion – surely he'll start the second leg?
Fulham showed great spirit in holding West Brom, even if a rare error from goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg robbed them of a victory. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Cardiff, meanwhile, are bloody awful and have clearly gone backwards since Malky Mackay's inexplicable sacking. The Bluebirds are likely to go down as a result of that. Fulham, meanwhile, look set to make a fight of it but – despite Magath's appointment boding well – it may just be too late for the Cottagers.
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U.S.: The Economy Didn't Take A Spring Break After All
But so far, productivity gains are keeping pressure off inflation
Oops. The soft landing just hit an updraft. Despite signs from the monthly data that domestic demand was bending to the "go-slow" dictates of the Federal Reserve, the latest report on real gross domestic product showed that the U.S. economy did not cool off in the second quarter. What's more, the mix of growth gave little reason to expect that the third-quarter pace is slowing enough to curb the upward pressure on labor costs, as seen in the latest employment cost index.
The good news: As far as inflation and Fed policy are concerned, none of this is terribly dire--at least not yet. That's because the Fed's often-stated goal is to bring the growth rate of demand into better balance with potential supply. Despite its lack of success in reining in demand, the Fed continues to get plenty of help on the supply side. Productivity data, to be released on Aug. 8, will show another stellar performance last quarter, a gain possibly exceeding 4%. At that rate, even the recent intense demand pressures on labor costs cannot fuel inflation.
But as long as overall demand stays on the boil, the Fed will not be able to relax its efforts to keep inflation tame. Strong productivity growth reduces the urgency to hike interest rates further, but the overwhelming strength of the latest batch of data strongly argues that the Fed has more work to do in the second half.
THE SECOND-QUARTER GDP was a stunner. It jumped at an annual rate of 5.2%, after a revised 4.8% advance in the first quarter and a huge 7% average pace in the second half of 1999. Measured from a year ago, the economy last quarter grew 6%, the fastest four-quarter rate in 16 years. On that basis, both real GDP and overall demand are still accelerating (chart). These patterns are hardly in keeping with the Fed's wishes.
Overall demand did slow, as expected, in the second quarter, but not by as much as economists had generally anticipated. Final sales of goods and services rose at a 4.2% rate, down from 6.7% in the first quarter. Another big and broad gain in capital spending on new equipment, both high-tech and lower-tech gear, boosted demand, as well as a rebound in federal military spending, which had fallen sharply in the first quarter.
Consumers also hit the brakes, but not enough to cause much rejoicing. Real household spending advanced by 3%, vs. the first quarter's 7.6% surge, when unusually mild winter weather and generous car-buying incentives boosted first-quarter sales of autos and housing-related durable goods. Some of that demand was "stolen" from the second quarter.
Because the last quarter's slowdown was related to the prior quarter's exaggerated strength, an averaging of the two gives a clearer picture of the trend. That shows household spending grew at a 5.3% annual rate in the first half, compared with a 5.5% pace in the second half of 1999.
With consumer fundamentals so strong, consumer spending is likely to speed up from its 3% second-quarter pace in this year's second half. July weekly retail surveys already look stronger. July vehicle sales rose to an annual rate of 17.2 million, up from 16.9 million in both May and June. On the softer side, new home sales continued to weaken in June, falling 3.7% from May.
A MAJOR SOURCE of strength in second-quarter GDP came from inventories. They accumulated at a $60.3 billion rate, after growing by $36.6 billion in the first quarter. The faster buildup added one percentage point to overall GDP growth. But was the inventory buildup intended, in order to meet strong demand, or unintended, because demand fell short of expectations? If it was unintentional, then output may slow in the months ahead, boosting the chances for a soft landing.
The stockpiling, however, appears to have been intentional, since inventory growth is still running far behind growth in the final sales of goods (chart). Remember that many businesses loaded up on supplies at the end of 1999, a huge $80.9 billion increase, in anticipation of Y2K computer problems. Those same companies ran down their inventories in the first quarter. The second-quarter gain is close to the $60 billion average of the fourth and first quarters.
More important, the first-quarter surge in auto sales caused an outright liquidation of auto inventories, which had to be rebuilt in the second quarter. In that period, the swing in retail stockpiles of vehicles accounted for $18 billion of the $23.7 billion contribution of inventory growth to the GDP advance.
Plus, in light of June's 10% jump in durable goods orders, it's difficult to argue that output will slow in coming months because of burdensome inventories or for any other reason. Sure, these bookings are volatile from month to month, but the June gain was on top of May's 7% advance, making the largest two-month gain on record.
The flood of new orders pushed up the backlog of unfilled orders in June, and its growth has accelerated this year. Additionally, the July purchasing managers' index held at its June level of 51.8%, a reading that suggests continued growth, although this index is down a bit from its levels earlier in the year.
CONTINUED OUTPUT GAINS mean the demand for skilled workers will remain strong. So businesses, which are already shelling out more for labor, will see wages and salaries rise further in the second half. The Labor Dept.'s employment cost index, which tracks the cost of wages, salaries, and benefits for civilian workers, rose 1% in the second quarter. Compared with a year ago, compensation is up 4.4%, the largest gain in nine years.
The acceleration is evident in both salaries and benefits (chart). Benefits alone have soared 5.3%. In 1996 and 1997, benefits were rising less than 2%. Part of the long-term acceleration results from higher costs for health-care insurance, supplemental pay, and paid leave.
Luckily for employers, the stellar gains in productivity mean that extra output is financing the bigger paychecks. If productivity rose more than 4% last quarter, unit labor costs were probably about flat, both for the quarter and compared with the year before.
The ECI now includes nonproduction bonuses such as those for hiring and referral, but their inclusion does not explain the acceleration in compensation over the past few years. Instead, the demand for workers is forcing businesses to pay more to attract and keep skilled employees. And as long as labor-market conditions include a 4% unemployment rate, compensation will continue to grow faster.
That's why the race between productivity and compensation will heat up in the second half. Companies will have to keep boosting efficiency, so that bigger paychecks will not translate into price increases. If they cannot, inflation pressures will pick up. That's why the Fed will not fully relax until overall demand has cooled off significantly. Based on the latest data, that doesn't seem to be happening.


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Alan Parker, USA 1987, 113 mins
Mickey Rourke's arguably finest performance (though excluding Rumblefish and Barfly - the choice wasn't THAT wide) as 1950s New York private eye Harry Angel, suffering partial paranoia following implied war shell-shock.
The film is a "riveting Faustian thriller" and has a superb cast where even Robert De Niro puts in a memorable performance (not his usual incoherent street hood) as a vengeful Mr Big - Louis Cyphre who hires Angel "the first dick in the directory" to trace and bring back a creditor who has defaulted on a deal with Cyphre.
The plot twists back and forth from the claustrophobia of New York City to the sweltering heat and humidity of the New Orleans backwoods. It features a torrid sexual encounter with Lisa Bonet (of Cosby Show fame; she had her contract suspended after this racy thriller for fear it might tarnish Cosby's squeaky clean image).
Charlotte Rampling also gives an excellent performance and as the leads get closer and closer the tension rises. Scripted from William Hjortberg's novel "Fallen Angel" it provides one of the few examples of the 80s noir cinema, which doesn't fall flat on its face.
An understated and often overlooked fiery tale of claustrophobia, voodoo and the occult.
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UNION CITY -- In what has become a Tri-City political tradition, only Union Sanitary District board incumbents have declared their candidacy for two open seats.
That ensured victory for Thomas Handley and Jennifer Toy, who automatically return to the special district's board unopposed for the fifth consecutive time.
In fact, only a few board races for the Union City-based agency have been contested in dozens of elections over the past 20 years. But district leaders see the lack of candidates as a positive.
"It indicates there are few problems," said Handley, who ran unopposed in 2008 and 2010, and twice more while serving on the board from 1995 to 2002. "If nothing is there to raise people's ire, then they're not looking for big changes."
Formed in 1918, the Union Sanitary District collects and treats wastewater and manages the sewer system for more than 330,000 residents in Fremont, Newark and Union City. With an annual budget of nearly $50 million, the agency has 135 employees serving homes and businesses throughout 60 square miles in southern Alameda County.
The part-time board members combined salaries total $69,569 -- or, on average, nearly $14,000 a year per member. Full health benefits -- including medical, dental and vision care, and worth nearly $13,000 per member -- are offered them and their families, district leaders said. The benefits cease when they leave the board.
The five directors earn $235 a meeting, for no more than six meetings a month. "We average about five meetings a month through the year, but last month we had 10," Handley said.
The other board members are Manny Fernandez, Anjali Lathi and Pat Kite, whose terms expire in 2016.
Richard Currie, the district's general manager since 2003, said agency staffers try to avoid resembling the stereotype of government employees -- they work hard to respond quickly to customer calls.
"We're generally the quiet utility," said Currie, who joined the district in 1991. "Sanitary districts don't tend to make a lot of news, particularly if it is doing its job well."
But that service has come with increasing cost for customers, as the board has raised rates each year since 2004. Last summer, it approved a 5.7 percent hike through 2016.
Current rates, on average, total about $338 a year, or around $28.17 per month, district leaders said. But that will rise each year for the foreseeable future to pay for upgrading the utility's aging pipes and facilities, Handley said.
"We have roughly 780 miles of sewer pipelines, and many of them need to be replaced," he said. "The majority of our infrastructure is 30 or 40 years old, when (the Tri-City) area came of age, but our oldest pipes go back as far as the 1920s."
Last month, the board gave Currie a $10,000 raise, boosting his annual base salary to $238,800.
Handley said he and other board members don't anticipate a voter blowback over increasing Currie's salary while raising rates.
"We compare wages of comparable positions, and he's not overpaid," he said. "The man has done an excellent job and deserved it."
Meantime, Currie defends the rate hikes, saying that the district had budget shortfalls when it lowered rates a few times in the early 2000s. In contrast, rate increases since then have allowed the district to maintain high performance, he said.
"There have been no sinkholes, system overflows or problems with our treatment plant," he said. "I don't think we've had any service interruption in the utility's history. What's important is what you get for your money."
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I have pain the in right side of my neck through to the back of my neck. I also feel stiffness that does not allow me to turn my head. What could it be and how can I make it better?READ MORE
Sharp pain on the side of my neck
We can't diagnose here but you could have something as simple as a muscle spasm in your neck. I get pain radiating up from the left side of neck up into my head when a muscle in my neck goes to spasm and I experience stiffness as well. Ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatories may help, if that's what you have, as well as ice wrapped up in a towel for 15 minutes every couple of hours, massage (find the tightened spot and massage it), and stretching.
Good posture, light stretching and stress reduction exercises can help as well. We carry much of our stress in our upper body and head. You might want to see if you have a clenched jaw; if you do relaxing that can relieve strain on your neck.
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At Democrats' Retreat, Obama Offers Reassurance on Health Bill
By Susan Davis
President Barack Obama today sought to assuage a leading fear among House Democrats about the health care overhaul: that it will cost them their seat on Election Day.
"Let me tell you something, if Republicans want to campaign against what we've done by standing up for the status quo and for insurance companies over American families and businesses, that is a fight I want to have," the president told House Democrats gathered on Capitol Hill for their annual three-day issues retreat.
He said that "everyone who supports this bill should be proud to campaign on it in November" and pledged to use the power of the bully pulpit to sell the legislation to the public once it becomes law. "I'll be out there waging a great campaign from one end of the country to the other," he said.
In a campaign-style pitch to the rank-and-file, Obama also sought to appeal to the lawmakers' call to public service. "I know some of you have gotten beaten up at home. Some of the fights we're going to go through this year are going to be tough as well, but just remember why each of us got into public service in the first place: we found something that was worth fighting for."
He added: "I am absolutely confident we're gong to be able to look back at the end of this year and say that things are getting better. That we re-ignited confidence in our economy, in America and in each other. That we restored a sense of responsibility in Washington and that above all we've begun to renew the American dream…that's what you did last year, that's what I want you to join me in doing this year and in all the years to come."
On Friday, former President Bill Clinton is also scheduled to address the Democratic Caucus. Clinton has warned Democrats to not repeat the mistake his administration made in 1994, when Democrats attempted and failed to pass a sweeping, and controversial, overhaul of health care. Democrats were handed heavy losses on Election Day and Republicans were swept in to power.
House Minority Leader John Boehner's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Obama's remarks.
UPDATE: Kevin Smith, a spokesman for Boehner, responds: "If Democrats want to stake their careers on this unpopular government takeover of health care, that's their choice. But Republicans are committed to doing what the American people want, and that is defeating this bill and starting over with common-sense reforms that actually lower, rather than increase, health care costs."


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ARS is carrying out transcriptome analysis for Trichoderma species endophytic on cacao. The Trichoderma/cacao interaction is considered unique in that the Trichoderma colonizes the above ground plant parts and not just roots. In order to identify Trichoderma transcript expression patterns specific to the Trichoderma/cacao interaction we need to know the expression pattern of Trichoderma in other crops. The Cooperator will inoculate pepper, cotton, corn, and wheat with Trichoderma isolates endophytic on cacao. Trichoderma colonization of roots and stems will be measured. RNA will be isolated from roots and stems of annual species and Trichoderma gene expression studied in these tissues. The data gathered will be compared to data gathered by ARS on the Trichoderma/cacao interaction. Growth chamber assays will be carried out evaluating the ability of Trichoderma isolates to reduce disease in pepper (Capsicum annuum) caused by Phytophthora capsici. Depending on results from the transcript analysis, additional disease assays will be carried out on other plant/pathogen systems.


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CSDL Home IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis & Machine Intelligence 1988 vol.10 Issue No.06 - November
Issue No.06 - November (1988 vol.10)
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DOI Bookmark: http://doi.ieeecomputersociety.org/10.1109/34.9106

Machine vision algorithms and a supporting architecture that were integrated in a fully automated prototype system for disk head inspection are presented. Some specific methods are elaborated on, including the computation of the Hough transform and multicode masks in pipeline architectures, object segmentation in textured backgrounds, and matching of extracted defects with inspection specifications. Extensive experimental results are given.

automatic visual inspection; machine vision; computer vision; computerized pattern recognition; thin-film disk heads; Hough transform; multicode masks; pipeline architectures; segmentation; computer vision; computerised pattern recognition; inspection; parallel architectures; transforms
J.L.C. Sanz, D. Petkovic, "Machine Vision Algorithms for Automated Inspection Thin-Film Disk Heads", IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis & Machine Intelligence, vol.10, no. 6, pp. 830-848, November 1988, doi:10.1109/34.9106


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Miller Cites Commitment and Support of Fellow Employees (Carson City, NV; March 23, 2009) Secretary of State Ross Miller was recognized today as a "Patriotic Employee" by the Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) organization. Miller was nominated for the award by Nevada National Guard Captain David Evans of the Nevada National Guard's 72nd Military Police Company, who is an investigator with the Secretary of State's Securities Enforcement Division. "An award of this nature is an honor, of course," said Miler. "More importantly, it's a recognition of the support Dave has from all his fellow employees in the Secretary of State's office. We've seen a lot of employees step up and assume a few extra responsibilities to make Dave's service to our country possible. They deserve recognition, and I accept this award on their behalf, and extend my thanks to all of them, as well as Dave and his entire unit. Everyone who works with Dave, in their own way and through their own service has played a role in making our state and our country a better, safer place." The 72nd Military Police Company of the Nevada National Guard's most recent Iraq deployment was from November, 2006 through September, 2008. It was the unit's second Iraq deployment, and its third deployment since September 11, 2001. Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense organization that seeks to promote a culture in which all American Employers support and value the military service of their employees. ESGR was established in 1972 to gain and maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service by recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of the law and resolving conflict through mediation.
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Intel bringing Sprint, Clearwire closer together
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Remember the joint venture Sprint's CEO, Hesse, was looking to form a couple weeks back that might help save WiMax? Well, it looks like Intel has taken the bait and Clearwire is joining in. According to sources close to the aforementioned companies, Intel is pitching in with $2 billion. Other backers are expected to be announced when the new deal is officially announced in the coming days. I can't wait for WiMax!
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- Overview Intel Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells integrated digital technology platforms worldwide. It operates through PC client group, data center group, other Intel architecture, software and services, and other segments. The company's platforms are used in various computing applications such as notebooks, desktops, servers, tablets, smartphones, automobile infotainment systems, automated …
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- Overview Clearwire, founded in October 2003 by telecom pioneer Craig O. McCaw, is a provider of simple, fast, portable and reliable wireless high-speed Internet service. Clearwire customers connect to the Internet using licensed spectrum, thus eliminating the confines of traditional cable or phone lines. Headquartered in Kirkland, Wash., the company launched its first market in August 2004 and now offers service …
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LODI – Lodi Unified is suspending a controversial social media policy for athletes and extra-curricular club members, Superintendent Cathy Nichols- Washer announced today.
Intended as a contract that assures athletes and club members will not post inappropriate comments or bully their peers on social media websites, the policy has drawn protests from students who say it's too broad and gives too much authority to administrators to punish them for their online posts or of "liking" their friends posts that might be deemed inappropriate.
A San Francisco lawyer representing the Student Press Law Center wrote the district a six-page letter on Monday asking for the policy to be suspended. The letter cites a variety of case law arguing that the policy is a violation of the First Amendment and that the parameters of the contract are too vague for students to understand what online behavior it prohibits.
The district Board of Trustees will review a newly-written policy at Aug. 20 meeting, according to Nichols-Washer's statement.
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MATTHEWS - Judy Leigh is living a double life.
A teacher at Matthews Elementary School in Matthews, Leigh spends much of her time educating youngsters in kindergarten through fifth grade in music and art. Yet she is also a popular Christian music singer with a growing fan base in Europe.
The dual roles seem to combine easily for the Southeast Missouri native.
Growing up in Charleston, Leigh, the daughter of the late John and Myrtle Nunnelee, studied music under Kate Boone. She had visions of one day going on to sing on New York's Broadway or even opera.
While attending Oklahoma Baptist University, Leigh sang with various choirs and soon found herself drawn to Christian music. By the mid 1970s, Leigh was the television soloist for the Grove Avenue Baptist Church in Richmond, Va., and a professional recording artist for the South Carolina company, Herald Records.
While with Herald Records, she recorded several albums, many featuring her own music. "Morning Star," with music by Leigh and words by Dan Boyer climbed into the top 20s of the Christian music charts in 1976.
Today, "Morning Star" is being introduced to a new audience and Leigh is hoping for an equally positive reception as the record began to get air play this month in Europe. In its first week it was rated No. 12 by European New Christian Music disc jockeys.
Leigh's European record producer and publisher, Paul Davis, insists "Morning Star" is set for a comeback in Europe and will be a strong contender for the New Christian Music European chart. Davis has teamed with another international producer to bring Christian music to broadcasters and media.
Leigh's song is one of the featured tracks on the new "New Christian Music" CD launched this month in Europe and the United Kingdom. Also heard on the album are leading Christian artists including Del McCouray, George Hamilton IV, the Jordanaires and Stella Parton, the sister of Dolly Parton.
According to Leigh, NCM CD releases will boost air play for many Christian artists, seeking to get their message aired on UK and European airwaves.
"I'm not as interested in selling records as I am in spreading the Gospel through my music," the singer insisted. "This is a breakthrough for Christian artists - they have not been marketed like secular music. We feel like this is a way we can blitz the European market with our message."
Leigh's name is already familiar to some Europeans. She did several tours of Europe and the U.S. when her albums were initially released during the 1970s and toured again in 1997. "I'll probably be asked to go back if this goes over big on the charts," she said about "Morning Star" and her next recording set to be released, "Christmas Means Thinking of Jesus," which is being reissued in a special Christmas album for the European market.
But she also enjoys her American life and especially teaching children, Leigh related. One of her songs, "Suffer the Little Children," she said says it all when it comes to why she teaches.
"Children are so precious. They make the job wonderful because they are so innocent and fresh," Leigh said. "I've had a wonderful life and I can use all that I've experienced to share with these children."
She can be heard outside the classroom, too. Leigh sings at the First Baptist Church, where she participates in the Living Christmas Tree each December and this past summer, she sang at the Southern Baptist Convention in Phoenix, Ariz. Leigh and her husband, Jim, use her music in their work as missionaries and she continues to work on her own songs.
"I believe gospel music is part of my commission - the Bible says to share your light in the world and 'Morning Star' is my tribute to Jesus Christ," said Leigh. "I want to be a witness so people can be drawn into his garden of eternal life."
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Clinton says she understands 'hard life'
WASHINGTON — Hillary Rodham Clinton said today that she and former President Bill Clinton "fully appreciate how hard life is for so many Americans," seeking to refine remarks she made about the pair being "dead broke" when they left the White House.
The remarks came amid a series of interviews and Clinton's book tour throughout which the former secretary of state has dropped hints that she's seriously considering running for president in 2016. She said Republican inquiries over the 2012 attack on Americans in Benghazi gave her "more of a reason" to run. In an interview Monday with ABC News, Clinton said she and husband Bill were "dead broke" at the end of his presidency, with legal bills that dwarfed their income. Republicans pounced, calling her out-of-touch with average Americans who struggle with personal finances.


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