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The otherworldy Obama Administration solution to the contraception firestorm might work politically but it makes no sense in the real world.
The President, hoping to quell a growing political firestorm, today announced a new policy that no longer requires religiously affiliated organizations to provide employees with contraception coverage in health-insurance plans.
Under the new policy, insurance companies will be required to offer free contraception for their employees and dependents. The administration's idea is to shift the onus for the coverage from the employer to the insurer. Catholic leaders, and lots of other people, had objected to the requirement, which exempted churches but not hospitals, charities and universities with religious affiliations.
So, let's just play a game here. The religious organization just pretends that it has nothing to do with it but the insurance company pays for it anyway. Hey, the insurance companies are rich.
Of course there is a cost. Today, contraception is almost universally covered in health insurance policies. The argument that forcing insurers to pay for it, without deductibles and copays, saves money because it avoids pregnancy costs is just plain silly. If insurers saved money handing out contraception for free in the first place, they would have started to hand it out for free years ago. Add to that the insurance company must absorb a not insignificant administrative cost for adding a person-by-person "rider" for free contraception.
In addition, we have the unique situation where a business (insurance companies) will be required to provide a product to a specific market (religious organizations not wanting to provide the coverage) but prohibited from charging for it--apparently because the government has done the cost calculation for them and in their sole discretion has decided they don't have to.
The administration is arguing that offering contraception actually lowers costs and therefore forcing insurers to waive copays won't mean higher costs. If this were 1970, when modern contraception was first offered, that might be true. But now plan sponsors are expected to waive copays and deductibles on something that is already virtually universally available. There will be an incremental cost.
If the program is self-insured, the insurer will not get any of the benefits from lower pregnancy cost--it will all go to the plan sponsor--but the self-insured administrator will be expected to cover the entire cost of the contraceptive services.
This is simply an attempt by the administration to backpedal from a firestorm of controversy they should have never been in in the first place. They are caught between the left that is not about to back down over what they see as a critical women's health issue and the right that is not about to countenance the government ever telling a church what to do.
But insurers will likely just shut up and go along with it. They have no intention of getting into the middle of this political mess—but they will quietly pass the costs along. In fact, for any large religious organization that is self-insured, they won't have much choice but to pass the costs on to the employer. But that won't be a problem so long as everyone just agrees to pretend.
This is a clumsy attempt on the part of the Obama Administration to be on both sides of a thorny issue.
The problem is that there is no free lunch and there is no free contraception.
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Good game, good efforts and a good rant, if I do say so myself
Hands up everyone who saw that coming?
A tough, physical game on the road against a superior team and down four with 10 seconds and the Raptors win?
If you knew that was coming, please send me this week's lottery numbers.
Anyway …
A good pair, for a night
Dwane had said he wanted to avoid using both Andrea Bargnani and Jonas Valanciunas on the court together because of their defensive deficiencies and the fact they hadn't played together for months.
Well, that changed in hurry.
A lot of it had to do with the subtle change in rotations – you'll notice the limited minutes for Aaron Gray – and a lot of it had to do with the success they were having.
I kind of hope it's permanent despite the fact there will be times when they give up a lot of points in a big hurry but for one night, they were better than anyone could have possibly expected.
And it came quickly.
They were on the court together in the first quarter and later in the game as well and Dwane's worries were unfounded.
Not entirely sure what changed his mind – didn't get a chance to ask him in the post-game stress to make deadline – but my guess, knowing him, would be that he wanted to see what he'd get against a team that plays big on the frontcourt and liked what he saw so he stuck with it.
A miffed Roman
I don't know that I've seen Bargnani as physically engaged as he was last night and there was some toughness that I'm pretty sure few of you saw the best part.
It was right in front of us, late in the fourth quarter and Tyler Hansbrough, far more a goon than a basketball player, knocks Bargnani over in the paint.
There's no call – of course, those three refs were terrible – and Bargnani is super pissed off.
So what's he do?
He starts to get up, sees Hansbrough and bumps him, trips him and knocks him down.
All the time, Bargnani's woofing at any Pacer in his sight, it truly was unusual to see.
Bargnani barked at David West, at Roy Hibbert, he took shots and gave them and if he plays like that consistently, a lot of you are going to like him.
Not sure he will, and I'm certainly not suggesting it'll be like that all the time but it was for one night.
Change coming?
Four minutes for Alan Anderson.
Just 13 minutes for Aaron Gray.
What gives?
Well, I'd suggest it was mostly a matchup issue at a large level, Dwane wanted to stay big with two legitimate bigs who were playing well and he got big nights out of both Gay and DeRozan.
But the way he managed their minutes was pretty good, too.
Gay only played 44 of 53, not bad; DeRozan only went 41, both had legs at the end of the game and in overtime.
Ross didn't hurt them in the 18 minutes he was on the court and I'd suggest that they stay with that rotation of twos and threes permanently.
It gets the two key players enough rest, some run for the rookie and Anderson is there in case of foul trouble or emergency.
More? Oh yeah, a bit
Oh yeah, I'm still here.
Will be until Sunday at 4 p.m. so I don't think I'll get to the New Orleans game at 6 and the weather got me again.
But not worry, I have an idea on how to spend some time in this city if I have to.
And I have to.
The cab's got some dreary station playing on the radio but then the disc jockey (are they still called disc jockeys?) says Saturday is Carole King's birthday and why not, it's nice music.
Pardon my rant
American Express, I think we could all agree, is a big and successful company run at all levels by people with brains and a modicum of common sense, right?
I disagree.
Look, I understand it snowed back there and it was a tough day and that lots of travellers on their corporate program had to make changes to their plans during the day.
I get that.
What I don't get is how AMEX, which is allegedly a service-oriented company, could not understand that and make sure they had enough staff on to handle those issues.
All it would take is having a couple of extra operators working with the their computers from home, or Mumbai or Montreal or wherever they are.
But no, no, a thousand times no.
That big company let one guy I know pretty well (Hello, me!) remain on hold for 40 minutes before the game started and – get this! – TWO FREAKING HOURS after the game with absolutely no service whatsoever ever.
I finally gave up and made alternate arrangements and I might be done with American Express.
That's shoddy service when they should have known better and been prepared.
End of rant.
Oh, and since I'm going to be here all day and want to stay out of trouble, someone send me some mail so I can answer some questions.
There aren't a lot there, it's email@example.com and I welcome any and all communications.
I'll likely be on a stool most of the afternoon and then eating a huge piece of well-marbled ribeye later so say hello if you want.
The things you read on the road.
Check out this one from yesterday's Indy Star wherein a woman who had been held hostage by an armed gunman who was robbing a story is now suing that store.
Not because she was grabbed by a gun-wielding assailant at the store; that might make even the tiniest bit of sense to some. Not to me, but to some.
No, she's suing the store for emotional distress because an employee shot the gun-toting robber and freed her.
Yeah, she escaped unharmed after being held hostage and is now suing those who got her off safely.
I tell ya, I just don't get people.
I really and truly don't.
Oh, and catch the part where the mother of the robber is suing the store because – seriously – it "owed Atkinson (the gunman) a duty to exercise reasonable care for his safety"
That might be the story of the year right there.
Okay, off to write a Rudy Gay feature before I hang in downtown Indy.
Hope Super Son's got the shovel going.

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Marchioni's Pizza & Pasta
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This casual pizza and pasta restaurant offers a wide range of Italian dishes.
Vinnie's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Category: Restaurants/Italian
This casual neighborhood restaurant is a favorite with locals, who come for the big portions, casual atmosphere and attentive wait staff.
Sweet Jenny's Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant
Category: Restaurants/Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
This popular restaurant and ice cream "bar" is housed in a cozy log cabin-style building, and it has a new 24-hour location opening in summer 2008 on...
Hearthside Cafe & Family Restaurant
Category: Restaurants/Eclectic
This longtime Barnegat establishment is a step up in refinement from a diner, but has a similarly varied repertoire.


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Energy Policy Scenarios to 2050
7.3. Energy Policies for Action
At the end of this study, a question that may be asked is, "In a global sense, are governments and the private sector on a path today to sustainable energy development, as defined by the 3 A's of Accessibility, Availability, and Acceptability?" The clear answer - in terms of any of the plausible scenarios - is NO. It is obvious that a new level of wise energy policy, energy regulation, and energy investment is required now and in the next few years if we are to achieve energy sustainability in the 2035-2050 timeframe.
There is a critical need for unprecedented levels of cooperation and integration in both the private and public sectors if GDP growth is to continue, sustainable energy supply and end-use systems are to be achieved for the benefit of mankind, and anthropogenic climate change is to be mitigated. Public-private partnerships must become even more important than they are today.
These levels of cooperation are also essential if global energy intensity (E/GDP) is to continue to decline, but it will take some time (at least to the very end of the period) for overall energy demand to stabilise. The goal of having more rather than fewer energy primary sources and conversion options available is in fact achievable in the shorter term. The result is that the energy mix will continue to diversify.
Perhaps surprisingly, careful government regulation is desired by the private sector to ensure attractiveness and fair competition for energy industries and services, and rules of trade across national borders and globally are also supported by the private sector. However, consistent long-term signals also need to be sent, lest investments focus only on the short to medium-term.
While the level of public awareness has increased as the security of energy supplies and climate change attract attention, it needs to be markedly increased even further. People cannot make informed decisions without adequate information offered in plain language. Concerted public-private efforts need to be made to increase the public's awareness of the issues involved with energy security and sustainability.
In terms of differences between regions, Europe is generally more optimistic about its ability to decrease energy intensity than others, but it worries about the security of supply. Africa believes it will take longer to decrease energy intensity (already the highest) and expand its energy mix than other regions, owing to its position of using significantly less energy per capita than others today. Asia and Africa both see continued use of coal until late in the time period. Africa and Latin America see serious dilemmas surrounding Acceptability in the face of low levels of Accessibility. North America sees Acceptability as the largest issue in this region with the exception of Mexico, where Accessibility is still a major problem.
Policy actions to deal with this situation are:
Strong and consistent long-term signals about energy goals and policies. These signals should be designed on two principles: that all energy options are on the table, the choice depending on individual country resources and regional market integration, and that it is possible to achieve a doubling of global energy supplies and continued economic growth in harmony with a low carbon society. Clear, reliable signals are necessary for the financial community to feel confident investing in sustainable energy projects with some assurance of a return on investment. Necessary energy development depends directly on ensured investments and steady financing. Governments have tended not to send strong and consistent signals to markets about energy policies; as energy is intimately tied to other societal goals, such as the environment and standards of living, where signals have been sent, investors have tended to avoid long-term sustainable energy projects in favour of quick solutions.
Regulatory frameworks that ensure attractiveness of markets and competitiveness to industry. Energy security depends on the ability to produce and utilise energy resources efficiently and with minimal damage to the environment. For energy markets to prosper, it is necessary that governments establish basic ground rules for competition, as chaos is detrimental to markets and the population. However, too much government interference hinders the ability of industry to efficiently provide energy services to keep up with demand. Four areas for improved policy and regulatory signals are: rules of energy trade including environmental protection; renewed efforts to harmonise regulations across regions; the application of competition rules to energy companies which need scale to capture efficiencies and manage risk; and, reasonable costing of RDD&D and the timely replacement of old technology with clean technology.
Public and private sectors together identify specific RDD&D projects and outline funding frameworks to accomplish them. As political attention has been paid more and more to short-term issues intimately related to energy, pre-competitive energy research and development for longer term requirements, necessarily led by governments, has fallen to levels lower than at any time since the early 1970s. If the problems of energy sustainability (defined by Accessibility, Availability, and Acceptability) for the global population are to be met, then much more, and much better integrated (government and industry) funding for research, development, and demonstration of sustainable energy technologies are needed, and now. Because R&D process takes both time and consistent investment, global society cannot wait until the problem becomes acute.
Coordinated international transportation research, development and demonstrations, and incentives supporting market penetration of new technologies. The transportation end-use sector is the most vexing of all energy sectors if secure energy supplies and energy-related emissions are to be stabilised and then reduced. Bold and unconventional steps are called for. Governments - working with industry - must identify the issues, available technologies, R&D needs, and the paths forward, with the goal of ensuring the security of clean energy for transportation and its conversion and to deal with the difficult problem of greenhouse gas emissions from this sector.
These policy actions will go a long way toward ensuring that sustainable energy development, with its derivative benefits for mankind, can go forward without the detrimental effects often associated with production or use of different energy sources or carriers.
New paradigms for technology transfer. These must recognise that success may be either way (developed to developing or vice versa) and vary in terms of time. Developing an international framework to assure the smooth transfer of technology is critical to energy sustainability.
Strong and coordinated steps to educate people about energy, from basic principles to critical decisions that must be made. Without public awareness and understanding of the importance of energy and the issues surrounding it, people cannot make informed decisions about the course societies are to follow.


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Ashley and I walked down the road to Hove Lawns today to cheer on the many brave souls taking part in the Brighton Marathon. According to the enthusiastic announcer there were around 13,000 runners attempting to finish the course, and judging by the foot traffic heading back towards the Palace Pier, a fair amount of them were successful.
It was another one of those schizophrenic Brighton spring days when the weather is pleasantly warm in the sunshine but nipple-hardeningly cold should you stray into the shade, which I can only imagine made the marathon even more challenging for the runners.
Having run a couple of half marathons in her time, Ashley explained the technicalities of marathoning (marathonism?) to me as we cheered on the participants. We saw a couple of people well into their fifties and sixties taking part, which only served to make me feel like something of a failure in life. If I'm even able to run up the stairs at that age I'll be genuinely surprised.
One aspect that seemed to confused Ashley somewhat was the number of people running for a charity or other organisation. I guess in America most marathonists do it for the sake of competition, whereas in the UK most take part to raise money for their favourite cause. This, of course, means many hilarious costumes.
Good show to all those who took part, and we're sure a ridiculous amount was raised for charity.


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The Official Online RBS 6 Nations Store is open. The store has everything you need to get behind your team during the RBS 6 Nations, plus the store is now fully stocked with a much wider range of rugby merchandise.
Healy, who played in four of Ireland's five RBS 6 Nations fixtures, scoring a try in their opening win over eventual champions Wales, and Zebo are joined in their nomination by Nick Williams.
Zebo also dotted down in the 30-22 defeat of Wales but broke a bone in his foot during Ireland's next match with England and was not to play again during the RBS 6 Nations.
The award is voted for by the players from the entire professional group from around Ireland with the winner out of Healy, Zebo and Ulster No.8 Williams to be announced on May 8.
And Leinster fly-half and chairman of IRUPA Jonathan Sexton said: "Winning an IRUPA award, which is voted for by the players is a huge mark of respect for any rugby player.
"The Hibernia College Player of the Year award is particularly well regarded by the players, as it rewards consistency and skill at the highest level."


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Will bill 'neuter' state public records law?
June 18th, 2013, 3:46 pm by By BRIAN JOSEPHSACRAMENTO – Imagine a little town with a big cathedral. Every Sunday, parishioners from miles around clog the streets on their way to mass. The little town needs extra police to direct traffic, but can't afford it. So instead the town leaders propose a blanket suspension of religious freedoms.
Obviously, no American would accept that as a solution. But that's effectively how state leaders plan to address costs associated with public records requests.
Two years ago, an obscure, quasi-judicial agency called the Commission on State Mandates ruled that California cities, counties and special districts could seek reimbursement from the state for complying with certain provisions of the California Public Records Act, a state law that grants people broad rights to inspect documents held by California governments. This decision is projected to allow local governments to bill Sacramento for tens of millions of dollars, a problem when the state is still trying to get its fiscal house in order.
Hence Assembly Bill 76, a budget trailer bill approved by the Legislature last week that seeks to make much of the Public Records Act voluntary for local governments, thereby eliminating any legal mandates that locals could claim cost them money. The bill is adapted from a proposal originally made by Gov. Jerry Brown in January (and identical language also appears in Senate Bill 71).
AB 76 removes the requirement that local governments help members of the public draft records requests or provide written responses to requests within 10 days. (The bill does not apply to state agencies.) In fact, public information advocates say the bill relieves local governments of the duty of ever explaining why requests were denied or even responding to requests at all. It also removes the requirement that local governments provide digital records in "any format" in which they're already held. Practically speaking, this means a request for a budget spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel can be met with a PDF copy of the budget – data that is not nearly as useful.
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There are aisles of skin creams that promise to remove or reduce the appearance of brown spots and splotches, as well as a range of treatments that a doctor can do. To help sort truth from fiction about treating these unwanted marks on our skin, we spoke to Dr. Doris Day, a board-certified dermatologist who is a clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the New York University Langone Medical Center. (She also hosts a monthly live dermatology call-in radio show that we love; Doctor Radio, on Sirius 114 and XM 119.)
1. True or False? Brown spots are a natural part of aging.
False. Even though they are commonly referred to as "age spots," the brown, splotchy patches that show up on your face, chest, and arms are not a natural part of aging, says Dr. Day. "If you never went into the sun, you wouldn't have them," she says. Those spots, officially known as solar lentigos, are the result of sun damage over the course of your lifetime. The sun's UVA and UVB rays trigger overactivity in the melanocytes of your skin, causing the spots.
2. True or False? Brown spots on your skin could signal that you have skin cancer.
True. Most brown spots on the skin are benign. But sometimes spots; especially those that change shape or color; could be the first sign of skin cancer. On the other hand, says Day, "Most melanomas are flat, and they don't always look so bad. You really need a trained eye to evaluate all brown spots." If you are prone to getting spots, it's a good idea to let your dermatologist examine your skin at least once a year. If the spot changes in shape and/or color over a period of months, get it evaluated by a doctor right away. Sometimes a doctor may recommend you get a biopsy of the spot to rule out cancer.
3. True or False? If you wear sunscreen, hats, and proper clothing daily, you can prevent brown spots from appearing on your skin.
True. The key to preventing sun spots is to protect your skin from the sun's rays. Wear sunscreen on your face and body before you go out into the sun. (And use it liberally. Dr. Day recommends spreading at least a shot-glass-full of sunscreen on body and face; and don't forget your neck, ears, and shoulders.) Reapply every few hours as the day wears on. Stay out of the sun during peak hours from noon to 3 p.m. Use an umbrella on the beach and wear protective garments.
4. True or False? Lasers are the best treatment to remove brown spots.
True. There is a range of available treatments for brown spots, from over-the-counter bleaching creams like hydroquinone and kojic acid to Retin-A and alpha-hydroxy peels that your doctor can offer. But nothing is perfect. One problem with bleaching creams is if you get the product on the skin around the brown spot, you will lighten that skin as well. Bleaching creams often result in a ring around the brown spot. Retin-A and peels may fade age spots but can make your skin even more sun-sensitive, increasing your chances of getting new sun spots. Also, as with all treatments, vigilance is required. One hour back in the sun is likely to undo the fading and minimizing from treatments. Dermatologists seem to agree that lasers are the most effective treatment for brown spots. Day uses a laser in combination with glycolic acid or salicylic acid peels to help with cell turnover. If you go the laser route, she says, make sure you go to a board-certified physician with experience removing brown spots.
5. True or False? Lasers are painful.
False. Laser sessions last about 20 to 30 minutes and are not painful. According to Day, most patients find the treatment painless or at least tolerable. What could be painful for some is the cost: It can range from $300 to $1,500 per session, depending on where you live.
The key to treating brown "age spots," says Day, is to minimize your exposure to the sun. She also points out that that all brown spots are not equal, so it's important to get a physician's evaluation. Brown discoloration can also be caused by hormones during pregnancy, she notes, which would require different therapies.


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I have this thing now, where if I am wearing anything remotely sport-centric -- like a pair of trainers -- or I am in a gym, I am instantly 14 again. I am being shouted at for being wheezy and slow. I am a failure.
ballet flats
No Tevas with socks involved.
amusement park
The formula is easy, the magic is in the execution.
It's the first ever "What Do I Wear To:" Quickfire Challenge! Yeah, I've made that into a thing now.


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Here it is, an extra freebie to celebrate Easter and Spring! Ornamental Spring is a blog collaboration kit put together by many of the SAS designers, just for you and just for ONE DAY! I'm posting my part early because I'm on Pacific time, which is nearly an entire day behind our Aussie and New Zealand friends. So grab it while you can - please no sharing the download link. Just send your friends to my blog to enjoy this gift. Download here.
When you're done downloading, visit these ladies' blogs to grab the rest of the kit:
Candee, Toye, Terrell, Kymm, Stella, Boo, Beckie, Heather, JenLin, Sherah, JulieC, and Aneczka.
Here's a preview of some of the other contributions to this kit:
Also, check out this week's SAS Newsletter. It's packed with freebies and tons of information!
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Ready for the Spring Surprise?
Posted by Darlene Haughin at 8:27 AM
Labels: freebies, my products
16 comments:
- Melody aka pebbles7195 said...
WOW - another blog freebie kit - just beautiful!! Thanks for sharing - you ladies ROCK!! :)
- March 19, 2008 at 10:26 PM
- Maria said...
Thank you! Your blog post will be advertised on the DigiFree Digital Scrapbooking Freebie search engine today.
- March 20, 2008 at 12:59 AM
- Jeanet said...
This is so awsome. Thank you
- March 20, 2008 at 3:41 AM
- Nani said...
What a great surprise that was SO worth waiting for! I've been ready to download since I got the newsletter yesterday!
- March 20, 2008 at 7:00 AM
- Sharon aka Scrapcat4914 said...
TY so very much for your lovely contribution!!!!!!!
- March 20, 2008 at 8:18 AM
- Beckie said...
Thanks Darlene .. your portion of the kit is beautiful!!
- March 20, 2008 at 9:39 AM
- creativechaos said...
Thanks hon. :)
- March 20, 2008 at 9:48 AM
- makeyesup said...
Thanks so very much for sharing, especially love the frame.
- March 20, 2008 at 10:39 AM
- LadyTigr said...
Wooo Hooo!!...Thank you for sharing this beautiful portion of this huge generous kit!!...I can't wait to collect all the parts!!..Thanks again for your kindness and generosity in sharing!...Happy Easter!!!
Angela in NC - March 20, 2008 at 11:22 AM
- lovetocraftbetty said...
Thank you so much for sharing your part of this beautiful spring collaboration!!
You are a bunch of very generous designers and I love visiting all your sites.
Happy Easter! - March 20, 2008 at 11:47 AM
- Tink said...
What a lovely kit for the collab. Thank you.
- March 20, 2008 at 4:43 PM
- Ilona said...
this is an awesome idea.. thank you v. much!
- March 20, 2008 at 4:57 PM
- Peggie said...
This kit is beautiful. Thank you.
- March 21, 2008 at 6:12 PM
- deliaann said...
Hi and thank you for this fun freebie. Happy Easter!
- March 22, 2008 at 1:17 PM
- Trisha said...
Thank you for your lovely gift Darlene!
- March 25, 2008 at 6:53 PM
- verabear said...
Thank you so much! :)
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isn't he SO CUTE???
Brian is 7 yrs. old & he lives in Giddings.
Bless his little heart.... he has a heart condition.
ALL he wants to do is go to Disney World.
We're raising money for Make-A-Wish to make that happen for him!
PLEASE donate.... it's the only way we can make this happen.
Comment below, if you donate.... so Brian knows how AWESOME you are! :)


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Gov. Pat Quinn has proposed increasing the tax on a pack of cigarettes by $1 in an effort to reduce a $2.7 billion deficit in the Medicaid program, the State Journal Register reported.
The cigarette tax would generate about $675 million in revenue. The state's current cigarette tax is 96 cents; Quinn's proposal would more than double it.
Aside from raising revenue for a health care program, the thinking goes that such sin taxes are more acceptable because people shouldn't be smoking anyway. Smoking causes about 443,000 deaths a year in the United States, or about one in five of the nation's deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control. And smoking contributes to yearly health care costs to tune of about $96 billion.
But not everyone thinks such an increase is a good idea.
"We stand with our members on the Medicaid working group against any tax increases to solve our Medicaid crisis," stated a press release from Republican Senate Leader Christine Radogno and Republican House Leader Tom Cross.
On Thursday, House Speaker Michael Madigan told the Chicago Tribune that he doubted the measure would pass.


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Union League Cafe
Online Reservations
Spent the morning at the Yale Univ. Art Gallery across the street, then repaired to the Cafe for a lovely lunch. Shared apps of curried mussels -- good sauce, OK mussels, and amazing grilled octopus over chickpeas and a tapenade (?), followed by a wonderful marinated vegetable salad. Tasty bread, attentive & friendly service. Lunch prices much more affordable than dinner. Would definitely recommend and return.
The Union League Cafe offers warmth, hospitality and a delicious adventure for the palate! The service was phenomenal and attentive but unobtrusive. The Saint Jacques Grenobloise were perfectly cooked and a joy to behold! I also had the Presse de Foie Gras et Fruits Secs D'automne which was delectable! The ambiance is a combination of intimacy, beautiful old world architecture and classic decor. Overall the Union League is outstanding in every way and a must try!
Nice restaurant, excellent food, excellent service!
We celebrated my wife's birthday at the restaurant recently and were thoroughly pleased with the quality and presentation of the food, as well as the attention of the staff. It was impeccable ! We look forward to repeat visits.
I had only been to the Union League Cafe for dinner. Where the food, service and general ambience were great. Recently I met a friend for lunch who I hadn't seen in ten years. We spent 3 hours catching up and never felt rushed.
Our server Jason was excellent as well as all the staff.
There aren't many places left where I can get a meal executed better than I can in my own kitchen. This is one.
The customer service was fantastic. When we asked for a different table, the staff had one ready for us in minutes even though the dining room was full. Our waiter was was very knowledgeable on all menu items and suggested an excellent wine that was within our price range. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening.
My wife and I celebrated our wedding anniversary here. The food was simply outstanding! We started with oysters then had a curried mussel appetizer. Both of our entress were simply delicious and the presentation was magical. Our server, Janine, was very energetic, attentive and helpful. This was the best dining experience we have had in awhile!!!
Dinner was excellent. Food is always fresh and seasonal. Our server was excellent. She was attentive, recommended several wines to match the dishes we selected. We had seasonal risotto which was delicious. One of us had hake and the other scallops, both were simply prepared and very good. We also shared a crime brûlée, it was also excellent. Our server kept track of time for us because we were going to the theater, she reminded us that there was time for dessert and coffee with time to spare. I am so glad that there is a restaurant of Union League's caliber in New Haven.
Went for lunch, food was very good and service very attentive but not overbearing. We had a very nice quiet lunch, no rush enjoyed the ambiance and decoration of old world clubhouse. Food was very good and creative.
I've eaten at Union League Café and it's always been very good, but my most recent experience was exceptional. The food was even better than usual, including the quail and the sea bass. The service was very professional and attentive.
Very good quality food with attentive and speedy service. I'll be back for sure.
Delicious, great service. When informed that our dinner couldn't be as leisurely as we'd normally like, due to a theatre commitment, our waiter had our entrees presented in record time. We were able to enjoy our food and still make the play on time
Ceviche excellent duck confit very good a little more seasoning needed. Entrees very good dessert excellent. Wait staff excellent assisted with wine selection.
Just a really nice night out, For a formal meal very casual atmosphere, portions are proper, great flavors, good timing of service, and server Chris was wonderful, very knowledgeable but not pushy,we will definitely ask for him again.
Excellent service and food. Very attentive to detail. When making reservations, we mentioned that it was for a fourth fifth anniversary. When desert was served to the couple, happy anniversary was inscribed on their dessert dishes. Ver special!!
Very nice dinner for two - or more - special occasion though as this is a full service, full price restaurant.
Going to the Union League Café is always a special treat, which is why it doesn't happen often. The food is always delicious, and the service is mostly superb. On a very crowded Saturday night, the service wasn't up to its usual superb level (new waitress assigned to several large parties), but she was very sweet and apologetic. We enjoyed a lovely experience and will return again for a special evening.
My wife and I were celebrating our wedding anniversary and wanted to go to a different place we have never been before. We read prior reviews and they were favorable. I'm glad we experienced the same as most others as the food was great and cooked perfectly. I had the steak and my wife had the duck and we loved both dishes. The service was fine. Nothing above and beyond their normal duties which is fine for us.
The chef/owner should be congratulated for this truly fench ambience and cuisine. By far the best dinner we have had this year, quails and lamb and chaudfrois(x?), and compares well with our several past visits here over the years. Merveilleux, tres bon! Richard and Lin Peterson Glastonbury, CT
We had a wonderful time at the Union League Cafe for our 26th anniversary this past Saturday night. Everything was outstanding - from the staff to the food to the wine. While the room doesn't have any romantic nooks, we felt a sense of privacy at the same time as we felt the energy in the room. It was perfect for a special occasion. The somellier asked me about our tastes and recommended a few wines, telling us the story of each. He did not push the most expensive items on the list, but subtly indicated prices to me with his pen. The food is a bit richer than we usually eat and was so good we overate a bit.
The food at Union League is excellent, and the atmosphere beautiful, but the servers seems like they have never been in a restaurant before. Eg. ALL of our courses were late being served (basically we consumed 5 baskets of before anything arrived), the every course was late. We were told the kitchen was backed-up, but this restaurant has been in business too long, serving too many Sat. night dinners to have a backed up kitchen. Then we were asked to pre-order the souffle, as it takes 30 minutes to makes, to make sure that it would arrive on time. Needless to say we spend 45 minutes after our entree waiting for the pre-ordered souffle. I don't expect this service at this price-point or with this reputation. I am going elsewhere next time.
Lived up to high expectations. Only blip was having an 8:30 reservation and not being seated til 9pm, but staff was running the whole time and very apologetic and pleasant. Would definitely go again.
The occassion was my birthday and I had requested a nice Table. Upon arriving my friend and I were seated at a wonderful table. The menu had so many choices and the wait staff helped us with his recommendations. The food was the best. The evening finished with a wonderful surprise dessert for the occassion. I can't say enough about the wondeful experience. We will return again!
Amazing menu, gluten free friendly, very knowledgable service, extensive wine list, amazing chocolate dessert.
This restaurant was delicious and the service was fantastic. I really enjoyed my meal and it was a lovely place for a date.
The ambience is upscale and elegant; the service was phenomenal; the food was unique and outstanding! Cannot wait to return. Our server Dennis was exceptional... very knowledgable about the extensive wine list!
This was my second time coming to Union League Cafe. The first time was about a year and a half ago. I had a chicken soup and a fish dish, and the food was good this time but not as good as the first time I came to ULC. The service was outstanding. The menu mostly has French dishes on it that I was unfamiliar with so I looked up most of the words before coming to the restaurant. Overall, I would come here again, but I would stick to the meat dishes.
A visit to The Union League Cafe begin with the ambiance which deftly melds private club with joie de vivre. I was delighted the staff was able to honor my request for a table for 4 by the window which autumn leaves framed in gold, orange and red. Two of us took advantage of the Restaurant Week menu with the fall-off-the bone lamb richly flavored and the skate which was moist inside with carmelized points on the outside. Our friends opted for sandwiches: salmon for one, a vegetarian Moroccan tower for the other. The food was superbly presented, finely flavored and perfectly cooked.Ludovic, our peerless server, assured all of our needs and helped with the choice of a lovely young Beaujolais that suited all of our meals and palates. Merci!
It was restaurant week last week in New Haven so I decided to finally try the Union League Cafe. I've always walked by it but was a little intimidated. It appears to be expensive, which it is. In fact it is very expensive. But it is worth it. Best food I have had in a very long time. Every did starting with the app was delicious. Try it. You won't regret it. Just know it will be $50 per person so if that is too much for you then make it a one time special event. It was a truly amazing night out for me. I highly recommend it.
We don't usually visit Union League because it is a tad above our price range for normal occasions. But this week was Restaurant Week in New Haven and we regularly try to get a table at Union League on these nights. The meal was delicious-- the food was fresh and flavorful and perfectly cooked. My boyfriend and I split the menu roughly down the middle-- he got the fennel salad, roasted lamb, and the semisweet chocolate cake for dessert. I got the chicken and vegetable soup, vol-au-vent with squash, and pear sorbet dessert. We switched plates midway through the meal, so we each tasted everything. The lamb fell off the bone, it was so well-cooked, and the vol-au-vent was flaky, the squash tender but not mushy. A definite recommendation.
Very enjoyable elegant meal. Nice to go to a place where table service matters. We ate early and had a leisure meal but by the time we left restaurant was full and getting a bit noisy. Food was delicious and the pomegranate dressing on the salad was a nice change of pace.
Was here for a one-on-one dinner date, and enjoyed the experience thoroughly. The fish did leave a little to be desired given the restaurant's fame, but overall excellent service, great ambiance, and good food.
From the greeting at the door until we headed out to see a show, it was simply a fantastic evening. The wait staff was perfect, food superb, very top shelf. Our waiter Eric made the evening delightful. Great wine book. Jackets not required but I suggest one. go enjoy!
There are no disappointments here. Whenever we come to New Haven this is part of our visit.
The Union League is not the most expensive lunch spot in New Haven, but the food, service, absence of music and general ambience make it the standard for European-type food in this city. Superb scallops, fantastic dessert, perfect green salad, and very good espresso were all in evidence during my leisurely and enjoyable lunch.
This was our first time dining at Union League Cafe and it was a wonderful experience. I should note that this was a birthday celebration. The food is amazing, perfectly prepared and the presentation is beautiful. The 5 stars really goes to our waiter Ludovic. He was so welcoming and friendly, knowledgeable about the food and the wine, perfect service, purposely trying to not interrupt our conversations while serving us. The staff really made this a memorable experience.
Always count on Union League Cafe for the perfect night out. Elegant with a great selection and always a choice of our favorite dishes.
A first rate dining experience with a knowledgeable staff combines with an excellent menu and wine selection. Union League Cafe has few peers in the region.
My wife and I went here for her birthday and although it turned into an expensive meal it was well worth the occaision. Our waiter, Ludovic, was extremely helpful in helping us pick out a bottle of wine as well as deciding how we should lay out our meal accordingly without just recommending the more expensive options. Do not go here if you are just looking for two entrees and the check but rather save up and got for the full package (two apps, two entrees, two desserts, an oyster and a bottle of wine ran close to $300) because it will surely be worth it!
This is a great place for a special occasion--we come for birthdays, anniversaries etc. Not cheap, but very much worth the money in terms of quality of the food, ambience, and service. I find the fish always cooked just right, never dried out. Chocolate desserts outstanding, as are the appetizers. Not a trendy place--reasonably quiet. I find it Romantic but I'm getting old--perhaps younger folks might find it a bit stodgy, but there are always lots of Yalies there as well.
Having not been to the Union League in a couple of years, I was excited to go back for a long over due "date night" with my partner. We went all out, bottle of wine and a 3 course meal. The whole experience was carefully crafted by the restaurant and it really made for a wonderful evening. The food was outstanding, the service impeccable and the atmosphere charming. Being a French restaurant, the wait staff would not bother very often unless it was obvious you needed something. I highly recommend this restaurant.
Beautiful setting in large windowed room with cozy fire, white linen tablecloths and wonderful waiter, Chris, who made an excellent wine recommendation. Luncheon portions were perfect size and Very tasty. Lovely old world charm.
Wife and I have a tradition of dinner at Union League for our anniversary for the past six years. We are foodies who know that nobody else can match the level of service (feeling we are royalty), outrageous soup choices, entrees to kill for and choices changing frequently. Bonus: a bar that is staffed with true cocktail makers. Did I forget the best choices and price ranges of wines?
We celebrated our 33rd anniversary and it was a nice surprise when the Waiter brought us a special Happy Anniversary dessert. The food and service was very good.
Typically French, fabulous wine list and cuisine. Special occasions fit here
Always a lovely dining experience. No kids, no piped-in hideous music! Great Wait staff!
Food was awesome - all of it - cheese, bread, scallops appetizer, duck breast, salmon, desserts. Service was wonderful, attentive and yet un-intrusive. Had flowers delivered to table and while that wasn't thru the restaurant they handled it perfectly. Would definitely go back on some other special occasion.
As always, probably New Haven's finest restaurant- the food is impeccable and always sumptious. The service at times is comic in its formality which adds to the charm. The management is freindly and always treats us like family. Hard to beat.


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Wearing full gear and oxygen tanks, 11 firefighters set out to climb 343 flights of stairs Friday, Sept. 11, at Plymouth Harbour, to honor the 343 firefighters who lost their lives when the World Trade Center Towers collapsed Sept. 11, 2001.
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Romaniais fortunate to be one of the few European countries generously blessed by nature. Here the relief harmonizes to perfection, making up a whole of great beauty. The mighty Danube- which springs to life in Germany-bathes several countries of the Old Continent before ending its journey on Romanian territory where, before flowing into the Black Sea, it forms a picturesque delta. Along the three branches - the Chilia, Sulina and Sfintul Gheorghe - the Danubedisplays a geographical realm which has always fascinated people with its strange beauty and mysteries of nature. The restaurant and villas where you will find these apartments lies on the Isle of Maliuc, situated in the Cranjala Channel at Mile 24 [on the Sulina branch]. Here you can fish, hike, go boating or swimming, or just lie in the sun or enjoy a picnic in a magnificent landscape which covers 4 hectares and is made up of four channels and three islands. There are lots of possibilities for boat trips in the area. The owner or staff can provide you with all kinds of information regarding these trips. The Isle of Maliuc is accessible only by boat. You can travel overland until the city of Tulcea and from there you must take a boat or ship to the Isle of Maliuc, which is 15 km from the city. The nearest airport is "Mihail Kogalniceanu" located 13 km from Tulcea. There are regular flights (twice a week) from Bucharest (the capital of Romania) to Tulcea. The nearest international airport is in Constanta, 100 km from Tulcea. Modern tourists seeking to avoid noisy and overcrowded metropolises try to ferret out refreshing corners of the world where they can enjoy their holiday amidst nature. The Danube Delta is one of the few places that meets the requirements of these travelers. Here a unique landscape can be admired: long picturesque stretches shaded by luxuriant plants, water lilies and vast expanses of reed; willow, poplar and alder groves; flocks of swans, pelicans, wild ducks and geese as well as vines and venerable oaks make this place look like a real jungle!
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