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Deputy Bob Schlenkert, fired by McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren for not following an order to complete basic police academy for a second time, has won his reinstatement court case in the 2nd Appellate Court.
Stunning is the length of time between oral arguments and the decision's announcement—three days.
Justices Robert McLaren, John Bowman and Michael Burke must have thought it an open and shut case.
Schlenkert explained the chronology that, once the litigation is concluded, will lead to his being paid two and a half year's back salary, plus interest. At some $80,000 a year, that will cost county taxpayers probably something close to $300,000.
Plus legal fees to defend Sheriff Nygren's firing.
"in 2005, he tried to keep me out for medical reasons and, basically, the doctors all sided with me but the one who started the thing.
"They tried to send me back to the basic police academy and because I didn't pass the power test, he said I didn't follow an order and, then, fired me for not following the order. (One of the Appellate Court Justices pointed out that the McHenry County Sheriff's Department doesn't have physical hiring requirements after hiring.)
"Then, I filed an administrative review on the Sheriff's Merit Commission decision to follow the Sheriff's recommendation to fire me.
"It took the circuit court a year to make a decision, but the decision reversed the Merit Commission's ruling.
"Then, he appealed and I waited another fifteen months.
"Oral arguments were on March 23rd. They made a very quick decision they were wrong."
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The agency's Pulmonary-Allergy Drugs Advisory Committee voted 15-1 with one abstention on Tuesday to support approval of Boehringer Ingelheim's olodaterol inhalation solution (Striverdi Respimat) as a bronchodilator to treat COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Drugmaker is seeking approval for a 5 mcg, once-daily, inhaled solution of olodaterol.
The long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) improved FEV1 on average by 0.164L, 0.134L, 0.151L, and 0.129L (P<0.0001) in four trials within 3 hours after taking olodaterol via inhaler, FDA staff wrote in briefing documents released just before Tuesday's meeting.
The trough FEV1 response rates were less dramatic, with differences over placebo of 0.084L (P=0.0002), 0.033L (P>0.05), 0.078L (P=0.0002), and 0.053L (P=0.006) in the 48-week trials.
The reviewers had called the results "relatively modest" and noted it was difficult to distinguish olodaterol's impact from that of other drugs patients in the trials were taking.
With the exception of other LABAs, patients involved in the studies were allowed to continue their other medications, including anticholinergics, short-acting beta agonists, inhaled corticosteroids, and xanthines.
Despite the review by FDA staff, the advisory panel members voted 15-1 that olodaterol is effective. The same margin held for a second vote on the drug's safety, which wasn't questioned by FDA staff reviewers.
There were no asthma-related deaths or increases in asthma-related adverse events in patients taking olodaterol -- a concern with other LABA drugs, the agency noted.
"The positive vote from the advisory committee marks an important step towards making olodaterol available to the approximately 24 million patients with COPD in the U.S.," Tunde Otulana, MD, vice president of clinical development and medical affairs for Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals' respiratory division, said in a statement after the vote.
The German drugmaker is also seeking approval of claims for increased exercise tolerance, increased inspiratory capacity at rest and during exercise, and reduced lung hyperinflation. In the U.S., no products for COPD have claims related to exercise tolerance, inspiratory capacity, or hyperinflation.
The FDA doesn't have to follow the advice of its advisory committees, but it often does.

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SX10, SX1 or Sony HX10
edit: (Sorry for the nomenclature problem. HX10 should be HX1)
Here is my delima. Have narrowed my choice of a super zooms to SX10, HX1 or SX1.
Amateur hour basically. I have owned a Cannon S30 for years, takes great pictures to me but it's click and wait. Hard for me to get shots of the horses. I also am a Realtor and the S30 isn't wide angle enough so it looks like Super Zooms might solve my problems. Zoom out to the horses, decent frame rate compared to old S30 and wide angle. Don't want to spend the big bucks for DSLR or carry all the stuff.
SX10 is very appealing due to costs, especially with recent drops. Only issue is frame rate is slow and may not be able to find one soon since discontinued.
SX1 is of course better frame rate and has a couple of other nice features like the HDMI & remote but is way more expensive. (does anyone know what the guy was using with the squirrel picture on the Internet ?)
HX1 has a lot that I like, especially the 10fps burst (but hate the write delay), Easy menus, same zoom, panoramic, yada, yada, priced much lower than SX1 but from what I hear the picture quality isn't what it could be.
So I guess the first real question is will I even notice the HX1 quality issue coming from a 3MP Canon S30 or has technology changed so much I will think it's great?
I would buy the SX10 right now but I am afraid I will be disappointed with the slow speed since that is a big issue for me. I think the SX1 would be the one but the price is too high compared to the HX10. Wondering if the
SX1 might drop to compete since the SX10 is going away.
Any comments or words of wisdom appreciated. Have always liked my old Canon but Iam having hard time justifying the price of SX1 over HX1 or SX10 speed.
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Welcome to the Forum. The Sony HX-1 was Sony's first attempt at producing a CMOS imager camera. It had multiple unique features, such as sweep panoramas. The twilight and anti shake modes where 6 photos are taken quickly and then merged together to produce a single higher quality photo. If you read the professional reviews, image quality was less than had been hoped for by most people. Sony then took what they had learned with the HX-1 and are now in the process of introducing two more cameras that will utilize the CMOS imager, the WX-1 and the TX-1. Those cameras are scheduled to go on sale in September 2009.
From the publicity already available on the introduction of those two newer CMOS imager based cameras, we already know that they will offer the same sweep panorama, anti blur, and twilight features, but a new feature has been added. the WX-1 for sure, and perhaps, the TX-1 as well will feature high ISO capabilities. The Sony WX-1 will feature as well a 24mm very wide angle lens and 5X optical zoom. The very wide angle lens might be useful for you as a realator. At introduction, the WX-1 will be priced at $(US) 349.99. The WX-1 publicity shows a photo taken by the light of a campfire. So it would appear that Sony has been busy advancing the features of that CMOS imager. Interestingly enough, there has been substantially less publicity about the TX-1.
The squirrel photos that you saw posted in this Forum were taken by James with a Panasonic FZ-28 camera.The FZ-28, another super zoom camera, has also been discontinued by Panasonic and is now very difficult to find. The FZ-28's replacement will be called the FZ-35 here in the USA, and the FZ-38 in Europe and other markets. The FZ-35/FZ-38 is scheduled to be on dealer shelves in September 2009.
That then leaves Canon. They introduced the SX-1 in Europe and Asia, but not in the United States. Like Sony's HX-1 camera, Canon's SX-1 camera was priced quite high. Higher, at $(US) 599.00, that the Sony HX-1, which when initially introduced sold for $499.99. As you can see, the camera prices for the HX-1 and SX-1, at their introduction point were equal to consumer level DSLR camera prices.
Perhaps it was a marketing test to see if the super zoom camera prices could indeed overlap the consumer level DSLR prices and survive. However, since they were introduced the Sony HX-1's price has fallen to as low as $(US) 419.00 and the Canon SX-1 price has fallen to as low as $(US)534.00.
Canon's SX-1 was also a CMOS based imager camera. It has not sold very well, just like Sony's HX-1, and the SX-1 does not have most of the the unique features of Sony's HX-1 camera. Canon's introduction of the SX-1 was hampered by the fact they had already introduced the SX-10 camera. When the professional reviews were completed on Canon's SX-1 and SX-10 cameras, it was determined that the SX-10 had an image quality that was a bit better than the SX-1. So there were two cameras with roughly the same features that were almost $(US) 200.00 apart in price.
So you can most probably fairly say that the two Canon cameras effectively competed with each other. There has also been no media mention of successor cameras for the Canon SX-1, nor for the Sony HX-1. Canon, Sony, Fuji, and Panasonic have traditionally introduced new digicam model cameras in September of each year.
Therefore, the super zoom/digicam market is currently in something of a state of flux, awaiting the introduction of new cameras by Canon, Sony, Fuji, and Panasonic.
As to whether you would notice the difference in image quality of the Sony HX-1 camera, I have attached a Sony HX-1 photo that I shot for you. One important question for all folks thinking about super zoom cameras is how much zoom do you really need? Compact (smaller) cameras, such as the Sony H-20, the Panasonic ZS1/ZS3, and the Fuji F-70 cameras will have wide angle lenses (25mm on the ZS1 and ZS3 cameras) and either 10X or 12X of optical zoom. They seem to be in a marketing niche of their own. Super zoom cameras like Sony's H-50 (now discontinued) and HX-1, Canon's SX-1 and SX-10 cameras with 20X optical zoom, Kodak's Z-1012 (now discontinued) with 12X optical zoom, Panasonics's FZ-18 (discontinued over a year ago) and FZ-28 cameras with 18X optical zoom and Casio's super zoom models seem to fit in a mid level marketing niche.
Nikon's P-90, Pentax's X-70, Kodak Z-980, and the Olympus SP-590 all with 24X or more of optical zoom all seem to reside in the top level marketing niche of digicams. We have never seen such a wide variety and offering of cameras with lots of zoom before.
So most probably in the next 30 days or so, we will know more about how the market for higher zoom cameras will evolve.
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Thanks Sarah, really appreciate your time for the detailed reply & the HX1 picture.
While the WX and TX sound interesting I really want the long zoom to capture my horse shots. The real estate shots may be in lower light but the majority of my other pictures will be outside in half way decent light.
I am holding back to see what comes of the Canon S1/S10 situation. I read the reviews about the S10 actually being better pictures but decided the 4fps meant more to me.
It's getting real hard to lay your hands on a camera these days. I went in a Wolf Camera store and they didn't have the SX1/SX10 or HX1. The only place I found a SX10 and the HX1 was Fry's and had a salesman down my neck. I was impressed with the HX1 for ease of use, disappointed in the delay after a burst and the SX10 seemed to be able to focus and zoom quicker.
Based on what you have told me I think I will hold off a little longer to see what is coming down the pike. My old Canon S30 has served me well but it's not up to what I need. This was a very lucky shot I got with it (click, wait, pray). Sorry for the quality but I had to zoom it digitally to bring it close enough to appreciate what the horse was doing. These are the type of pictures I am interesting in.
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Yes, I agree it is probably time to wait and see what happens. Your horse shots are impressive and would get even better with added zoom.
The SX-10 from www.amazon.com ($306.34) arrived within the hour. Initial shots right out of the camera look to be quite good, with excellent Canon color. If you want to see a 100% crop just let me know.
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Here is a rather similar photo, to the one I already posted, taken this morning with the Canon SX-10.
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Nine times out of ten I will see the horses in the field doing something besides eating & don't have my camera handy. In these situations I just run for it, it's on auto and I try to zoom in so they don't notice me.
Both pictures you provided are soooo much clearer and sharper than what I am used to. It's starting to look like picture quality for my use isn't going to be an issue. Really liked the HX1 shot but the SX10 ain't bad either! These two were with old S30 again, can only imagine what they could have looked like. Once again, what is good to me probably will be ugly to others. I just try to do better than my wife who has a habit of cutting off heads !
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Here is another sample photo that is very similar to the one above of my husband. It is also of my husband, but taken this evening without flash using the Olympus SP-560 camera.
Again thanks for the wonderful horse photos. I will make an attempt to post from different cameras so you have a better selection to choose from. Also please keep in mind that I am always most happy to post 100% crops if you want to look at fine detail in any of these photos.
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Other than the fact that the OP is considering an SX-10, the pictures you've posted (a seagull sitting on a fence and your husband sucking oxygen) have absolutely nothing to do with the OP's stated needs - action pictures of horses and wide angle real estate photographs. Granted, they were taken with an SX-10, but how about some pictures of galloping horses at maximum zoom and some wide angle real estate shots taken with the SX-10...or the HX-1 or SX-1?
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If you read carefully, the OP stated that he was looking for similar photos taken with different super zoom cameras. Yes, I agree his stated ultimate objective for his use of a super zoom that he decides upon is for taking horse photos and photos for his real estate occupation.
Therefore, I duplicated the seagull shot of the Sony HX-1 with another taken today with the Canon SX-10. I gave the OP a photo of my husband taken with the Canon SX-10 and then added another taken with the Olympus SP-560, and the Sony H-50.
I have attached the Sony H-50 photo sample.
Sorry, we don't have a herd of horse available for photos on the Oregon Coast right now.
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I am new to this forum so maybe I don't know how things are done here.
I just want to say that I sincerely appreciate Sarah's response and her sample photos regardless of the subject for comparison.
I think the one particular comment that I won't repeat was pretty low rent. I take pictures of subjects I love and care about deeply. It is apparent that Sarah does the same & I appreciate the time she takes to post.
I have looked through other sections of this forum and always find Sarah offering help, advise and yes opinions. I have also seen a couple of bashes and I just find it strange. I don't agree with everyone's opinion but I don't intend to beat up on someone who isn't a sports shot expert or may offer a still vs an action shot. I learn from everyone & can draw my own conclusions.
Yes I would love to see some horse shots & real estate shots. I would also like to see some of the 10fps action shots because I haven't seen any to determine how they stay or don't stay in focus. From what I saw in the Sony section the HX1 can take some wonderful shots. My concern coming from a P&S is it may take a number of bad ones to get the one good one vs the Canon.
What ever the case, I appreciate anyone's help and observations & see no need for hurtful comments. Sarah, all the best to you and your husband. If I could bring my horses to you I would and you and your husband would get the first ride.
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On the 206 bus from Gee Cross to Manchester Piccadilly
The #206 route from Gee Cross to Manchester takes a curious route, starting with a circular tour of Gee Cross, bypassing Hyde bus station then touring Haughton Green. It avoids Crown Point in Denton by serving Town Lane and Ruby Street. At Gorton it diverts around Gorton Lane, Wenlock Avenue and Bennett Street before finally terminating at Piccadilly Gardens.
All these photographs were taken from the front of the top deck giving a good view of the journey. You can see this trip plotted on a map on the Geo-trips page Link .
Since this journey was taken the route of the 206 has been changed. In Gee Cross it no longer does a circular journey serving Waverley Road but goes up Stockport Road through the village to Knott Lane. It no longer bypasses Hyde Bus Station. In Denton it now serves Crown Point instead of Town Lane and Ruby Street.
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Nick Fetty | May 22, 2015
A recent report identifies 2015's most promising technologies for addressing climate and other environmental concerns.
The 157-page report – "Top Technologies in Clean & Green Environment – 2015" was published earlier this month in Research and Markets. The authors examine ways to address environmental concerns such as water scarcity, energy depletion and global warming. Specifically the authors look at the top 10 innovations in the Clean and Green Environment sector: (1) Atmospheric Water Generation, (2) Waste-to-Energy, (3) Waterless Technologies, (4) Water-Energy Efficient Technologies, (5) Solid Waste Upcycling, (6) Indoor Air Purification, (7) Reverse Osmosis, (8) Air Filtration, (9) Membrane Distillation, and (10) Capacitive Deionization.
Water quality and water scarcity issues have forced innovators to develop waterless and water-efficient technologies such as no-flush urinals and waterless printers. In addition to water, the report also examined technologies to protect the land (composting, waste-to-energy), the air (atmospheric CO2 removal, particulate air pollution control), and the general environment (biomass energy with carbon capture storage, non-vapor HVAC compression technology).
The report also identified six key challenges that stand in the way of green technologies: (1) high energy intensity, (2) net environmental impact, (3) lack of funding, (4) lag in supporting technologies, (5) end-user skepticism, and (6) unknown effects.


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How to deal the bad Rummy hand the best way
As soon as the shuffling of cards begins for a Rummy game, it is a common sight to see people having hearts in their mouths in anticipation of getting a friendly Rummy hand. However, an expert who thoroughly knows how to play Rummy can afford to remain stoic, relying on his skills of observation alone.
Basic Rule – How to react holding a Bad Rummy
So how to thrive a disastrous situation unscathed? This will be the obvious question for all wannabee experts. Now let us start from the scratch. There can be hundreds of Rummy rules that guard the game but if one is not aware of two of its basic rules, i.e., maintaining calmness and extending unhindered focus, then he/she is bound to taste a sensational reverse even with a dream Rummy. So, it is essential for a player to have these two qualities instilled firmly in his armoury.
A brief outlook of how to play a Rummy hand
Before going into the intricacies of how a person can crisply handle a bad Rummy to his advantage, let us first know briefly as to how to play the Rummy which is nothing but sequentially arranging the set of cards in hand.
Now comes the next question – What is a sequence? A sequence is nothing but arranging three or four consecutive cards of the same suit or three or four cards of the same value in different suits. The example of both the situation is as below:
Sequence with same suit:
2♠ 3♠4♠5♠or A♠K♠ Q♠ J♠
Sequence with same value but different suit:
2♠ 3♣ 4♣ 5♣ or K♠ K♣ K ♥K♦
The game is finally won when one of the cards is dropped into a finish slot and the sequence is shown to the other participants.
How to handle bad Rummy – The answer to a million-dollar question with proper strategies
By focusing closely on the cards dropped by your opponent, you can analyses the ones that he holds. If you notice your opponent drawing cards more from the closed deck than the open deck, you can assume that he just requires a few more cards to complete the sequence and thus the game.
This can be tested by dropping a card as a bait in the discard section and if your opponent picks it up you can have a clue as to what he is trying to form. You can also trick your opponent by dropping lower value cards. By keep dropping them from the beginning and drawing fresh ones from the open deck you can even confuse your opponent who may eventually leave with no clue and thus may even fold his cards. On the other hand, if you feel that your actions are still not going to gain much for you, you can keep dropping high value cards so that you are not burdened with more points at the end. Remember in a Rummy game, a winner gets his points reduced. This is exactly opposite in the case of a Deals Rummy where the Deals Rummy rules are such that the winners are left with more chips than that of their opponents.
To simplify things and for easy remembrance, one can keep the following aspects in their mind:
➜ Confronted with a Bad Rummy? – Be calm and stay focus.
➜ What and where to focus? – Keep focusing on the cards that gets dropped by your opponent.
➜ Visually analyse the cards that your opponent holds by equating it with the cards dropped by your opponent.
➜Cards drawn most from closed deck than open deck? – Implies your opponent is on the verge of completion of Rummy.
➜Do a bait by dropping a random card and check if your opponent is interested.
➜Keep dropping low level cards and pick fresh from open deck to confuse your adversary.
➜Bad Rummy still haunts you? Then keep dropping higher value cards to reduce points.
Do take note of the aforesaid points and improve your expertise and keep earning more. Nothing is difficult in the world when practiced earnestly.


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Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter has a few things to say to DirecTV customers who may lose access to Fox cable channels, including FX: "You're getting f---ed over."
Fox Networks' cable channels may go dark on DirecTV
Last Thursday, Fox said DirecTV sent the company a proposal that stipulated that Fox agree to their pricing terms or else DirecTV's 19 million subscribers will lose access to more than two dozen Fox cable channels including FX, National Geographic, and several regional sports networks beginning Nov. 1. DirecTV, however, is claiming that Fox Networks is seeking a 40 percent increase in subscriber fees.
On Monday, the oft-outspoken Sutter took to his blog to implore viewers to mobilize against DirecTV, who, he says, are "f---ing over the customers that already pay a lot of money for their service." Sutter filmed a promo to help, which will air before Tuesday's episode of Sons. The rather colorful and strongly worded script that Sutter had written himself didn't quite meet network approval, but he posted his version on his blog for all to see:
"Hey, I'm Kurt Sutter, creator of Sons of Anarchy," his promo reads. "Starting November 1st, DirecTV is pulling FX from your box. That means you'll miss the last five episodes of Sons this season. Perhaps five of the most critical episodes of the series.
Check out the rest of today's news
"I know Fox has a horse in this race, but they're trying to negotiate in good faith. DirecTV is shutting down all conversation and using their customers as leverage. In the process, you're getting f---ed over. They're running ads with their corporate shill telling you how much 'they care about your business,' that dude's got one sincere hand on his heart while the other greases your unsuspecting backside. Because they're about to flip you over and f--- up the a-- till you bleed.
Sutter says subscribers can get the real story at keepmynets.com. He concludes, "Thanks for the support, B----es."


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I remember.
It was a Saturday.
I walked out of the DSW after using a giftcard to purchase shoes for my godsisters wedding. I was met by cop cars and flashing lights and a crowd surrounding a man, who laid on the ground bloody. Not a totally unusual scene for Union Square.
There you stood overlooking with a cautious yet caring eye. I knew you were feeling heavy from the weight of life. I admired your transparency. I too was feeling broken under the harshness of life.
I tapped your arm and in all your fierceness turned around with "Ah! I am so happy you are here" These words have become my affirmation. I am here!
We talked about life in all its complexities, transformations and rainstorms. The details of our exchange will remain between you and I, for its sacred.I sung to you: Its ok to be sad sometimes. We hugged multiple times, good hugs that only two fat fabulous sisters could give each other. For that one moment we didn't feel alone in our loneliness, alone in our hurt, alone in our not being ok. We had each other. It felt good.
You walked away pulling a suitcase behind you. You turned to me and said "We have to get tea", which was an affirmation that our divinely "random" running into each other reminded us of how much we had in common, how much we really liked each other and above all else we are sisters.
You went into a store.
I went into Forever21 to get a new outfit for my early bday transformation haircut. I was determined to feel renewed, so I made the decision to cut off all my hair. Cutting off my hair has become a ritual of cleansing and releasing the past. Getting a new outfit insured that when the cape was removed I would be reborn into eveythang brand new!
It worked.
Tuesday was my 32nd birthday and I felt released and closer to a path of healing. I thought of you and was going contact you for our tea date.
True to fashion of our modern times, I checked my social media for bday love messages. As I scrolled my timeline I saw a beautiful collage of you by our mutual internet sista Keena. I read the caption and my heart dropped.
On Sunday, the day after we loved up on each other, you decided to it would best for you to leave this world by ending your life.
My life has been forever changed by our last moment together.
I may have been the last person to hug, sing and consul you. The Universe trusted me with that divine task. The Universe knew we needed each other. We needed to see our reflection each others eyes. We needed to be affirmed.
This world, a world we sometimes just merely exist in…….I am living more now, is harsh on the bodies and souls of black, fat, femme, differently abled, queer women. The Universe knows this. The Universe knew we needed that moment to be released, understood and held.
I believe this to be true.
Taueret, I am better. My healing, our collective healing, has become apart of my work. I have reignited the poet,performer, artist and activist within. I am committed to addressing how WE sustain and care for each other.
To do our work we must remain connected to the collective emotions (the trauma,joy,discomforts, IT ALL) in order to heal and advocate for our community. Its exhausting! We must be a master empath. But who loves the lover, who heals the healer, who fights for the fighter, who gives to the giver, who teaches the teacher, who replenishes our well! We make ourselves visual for the empowerment of not only our lives but others. But when do we live in the abundance,take a break, get some recharging going, do we know how to? Perhaps our healing can found in the work. I am committed to finding pathways to self care, love and healing. I do it for us Taueret.
Sometimes I am angry. Angry that you are gone. Angry that we must learn how to live under siege. Then I am reminded by our mother ancestor Lucille Clifton to celebrate!
come celebrate
with me that everyday
something has tried to kill me
and has failed.
-Won't Celebrate with Me
I understand why you choose to leave,sometimes the rainbow just ain't enough!, I love you. I hope you found peace. I know why you left, I know why so many of us leave. I know why so many of us stay.
In honor of you, our moment and my re-birthday I had a gratitude and celebratory tea party with the village that held me down, my anchors, when I almost slipped away. Over laughter, tears, dancing and many hugs we had the tea that you and I never had the chance to share. It was beautiful. We celebrated!
You were there. My sisterfriend gifted me a yellow Venus of Willendorf candle!!! The symbol you wore on your chest. The symbol that made us first connect in the hallway of a Brooklyn apartment building getting some air from the first Sweat parties.
I miss you although I know you are always with me.
I am closing this letter with a poem I wrote, it dedicated to all of us magical black girls.
Thank you for that day.
I love you.


text: American Songwriter magazine features Alan Jackson on its current May/June cover and includes a compilation CD with the issue. The issue also features Hayes Carll, Sarah Buxton, Rivers Rutherford, Eric Church and Tift Merritt. The CD includes 22 songs from artists such as Willie Nelson, Gary Allan, James Otto, Ashton Shepherd, John Prine, Dale Watson, Lori McKenna, the Avett Brothers, the SteelDrivers and Justin Townes Earle.


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Jeremy Hansen, an associate professor of computer science at Norwich University, the founder and chair of Central Vermont Internet, and the vice chair of the Berlin Selectboard announced today that he hopes to fill an open seat to represent Northfield and Berlin in the Vermont House. He will kick off his campaign with an informal … Continue reading
The following is a longer version of the post I sent to Northfield subscribers of Front Porch Forum. The post there was limited to 1000 characters, so I had to slice and dice some parts. Here's what I'd hoped to say: Hi Northfield residents! While I know some of you and have had the chance … Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2014 Jeremy Hansen of Berlin, Vermont, an assistant professor of computer science at Norwich University and a member of the Selectboard in the Town of Berlin, announced today that he will seek a seat representing Northfield and Berlin in Vermont's House of Representatives. He will kick off his campaign with … Continue reading
S.86 is alive and kicking, but it looks nothing like it did when introduced: S.86 Draft 2.1 (3/22/2013) In addition to my amendments, the Secretary of State's office, the Vermont Democratic Party, the Vermont Municipal Clerks' and Treasurers' Association, and some others had some say in this draft, which the Senate Government Operations Committee chair … Continue reading


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La Quinta Arts Foundation has granted a total of $41,750 to 25 students in their 2008-2009 Visual Arts Scholarship Awards, it was announced by LQAF Executive Director, Christi Salamone. Since it was established in 1984, LQAF's scholarship program has awarded a total of $847,302 to Coachella Valley students in pursuit of college degrees in the visual arts.
Annual scholarship awards are made possible with proceeds garnered from LQAF activities, including La Quinta Arts Festival, Art Under the Umbrellas, Blues, Brews & BBQ, along with La Quinta Arts Foundation memberships — as well as contributions by community partners and memorial contributions.
Salamone says the scholarship program is an essential element in LQAF's mission. "We are certainly pleased that our yearly Art Festival is consistently named as one of the Top 10 Festivals in the nation, and our Art Under the Umbrellas program has established itself as a community favorite, and our inaugural Blues, Brews & BBQ event last season was an instant hit with the audience. The on-going success of those events, and the continuing support of the community, have made it possible for us to fund the student scholarship program for 24 years now. We're extremely proud of that."
Scholarship applications and art portfolios are submitted online beginning in February, and reviewed by a six-member scholarship committee in April.


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| 9.7°C Belfast
Zac Efron is apparently back on the market after splitting from actress Lily Collins.
The Lucky One actor and the Mirror Mirror actress had been dating for a few months but have now parted company after the relationship "fizzled", reports Us Weekly.
A source told the magazine: "They're no longer together. They were never serious, though; it was just a casual thing and it fizzled."
It's thought that their busy schedules made things harder for Zac, 24, and 23-year-old Lily, whose dad is singer Phil Collins.
The insider went on: "They were never in the same place at the same time."


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Rome is delicious and affordable when it comes to dining out -
and while everyone in the world may claim to ''love'' Italian food,
you cannot really compare ''ordinary'' pizza and pasta to the
wonderful dishes you can sample in the nation''s capital. Italian
food prepared in the Italian tradition is strong on flavour, meagre
in ingredients, richer, and high(er) in calories.
The typical meal is accompanied with a
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grated cheeses. Not surprisingly, pastas and pizzas are provided in
abundance, the local varieties of which are not to be missed. Red
meat and seafood dishes in the international tradition are also on
offer but are more expensive and come in less generous
There are three main kinds of restaurant in Rome. An
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basic spaghetti meals and some wine.
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spoon and wine-list dining experience preferred by the more
lavish-living among us. All three can be found in the popular
districts of Centro Storico, along Via Cavour and around Stazione
Termini. The Borgo district near the Vatican offers the cheapest
dining options in Rome.
Breakfasts in Rome, as in most of Italy, are minimal, and people
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War for Cybertron: Siege I
The War for Cybertron begins! Choose a side - Autobot or Decepticon!
War for Cybertron: Siege I introduces small TRANSFORMERS Character Cards: Battle Masters and Micro Masters. The set has 48 Character Cards and 64 Battle Cards.
Each War for Cybertron: Siege I TCG Booster Pack contains 1 large foil and 1 small foil TRANSFORMERS Character Card* and 6 Battle Cards.
For full gameplay, each player builds a team of TRANSFORMERS Character Cards and a deck of 40 or more Battle Cards (up to 25 stars when stars on Character Cards and Battle Cards are added together).
Chance of Super Rare Large TRANSFORMERS Character Card 1:50 Booster Packs. Chance of Uncommon Small TRANSFORMERS Character Card 1:5 Booster Packs. Each Booster Pack contains 1 Rare Battle Card. Each booster pack sold separately.
*Large Character Card - 88 x 126 mm
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Available beginning June 28, 2019
Card List
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General Megatron – Infantry · Leader
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Generic Name (active ingredient): Meropenem
Brand Name: Merrem, Meronem
Meropenem is an antibiotic carbapenems group. It is used in severe infections of different localization, including nosocomial, often as the reserve drug, but in life-threatening infections it can be considered as a matter of empirical therapy.
How does the medication work ?
Meropenem has a bactericidal action due to violation of the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall. It is active against most aerobic and anaerobic gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Xanthomonas maltophilia, Enterococcus faecium, methicillin-resistant strains of Staphylococcus spp. are resistant to Meropenem. Meropenem is resistant to the action of β-lactamases.
When Meropenem is prescribed ?
For IV administration:
What should I know before taking Meropenem?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to Meropenem or to any other medicines such as:
If you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or breastfeed, you should take Meropenem only under a strict control of your doctor. Meropenem belongs to a pregnancy category B meaning that during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding) the use of the drug is only possible in cases where the expected benefit of therapy for the mother exceeds the potential risk to the fetus or child. Experimental studies have shown that meropenem is excreted in the breast milk.
How to take Meropenem:
Meropenem is available in the form of powder for infusions.
Dosage of Meropenem is prescribed individually by physician.
Take the entire amount of Meropenem prescribed by your doctor, even if you feel better before the end of the treatment. If you stop taking medication too early, symptoms may return. If you missed the scheduled dose, take the medication as soon as you remember, but skip the dose if it is almost the time for the following dose. Do not take two doses at once.
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Editorial: Sanders-McCain deal, done right, could be VA's best chance
There are two theories on what the Department of Veterans Affairs needs to fix its sprawling health-care system: Better management or more money. The beauty of the deal struck by Sens. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and John McCain of Arizona is that it tries both strategies at once.
The proposed legislation, announced last week and now getting hashed out in committee, starts with the department's immediate need to provide more care. It calls for the VA to lease 26 additional major medical facilities around the country, and it would enable the department to hire doctors and nurses more quickly, with existing unobligated funds.
The plan would also expand veterans' choices beyond the VA system; those who face long wait times or live more than 40 miles from a VA facility could go to outside providers, including Department of Defense clinics and hospitals and doctors who participate in Medicare.
To fortify the system for the longer term, the Sanders-McCain plan would create two independent commissions, one focused on capital planning and the other on patient care and scheduling. Survivors of sexual assault would have easier access to treatment. And the VA would have an easier time firing poorly performing staff.
That's an excellent starting point; the plan's success, as usual, will depend on the details we don't yet know. These are the essential open questions:
How much new funding will there be? The department's health division had about $550 million at the end of the last fiscal year in unobligated funds, but it's not clear how much of that money can be diverted toward new hiring; some may be intended for other purposes. And the needs are huge: The VA has 400 vacancies for doctors alone, and it pays those it has less than they could make in the private sector. A one-time infusion of money would be less helpful than a new pay scale that could better retain doctors once they're hired.
Can the new funding keep up with growing demands? Veterans' health-care needs typically peak 10 to 20 years after a war ends, which means the VA's financial requirements may continue to outpace inflation for decades. Yet the agency is starting from a deficit: For the most disabled veterans, spending per patient in 2012 fell, in real terms, to less than it was in 2004. Any new funding formula has to realistically reflect the number of patients in the system and the intensity of their care.
Exactly how long will vets have to wait for the VA before opting for outside care? The proposal calls for adopting the agency's existing two-week target, but that might not be good enough for primary care and it might be too ambitious for specialty care. Tricare, the Defense Department program for long-serving military retirees, lets beneficiaries see outside providers if they can't get into a military facility within one week for a routine visit, 24 hours for urgent care or four weeks for a specialist. The VA should consider that model — and, while it's looking at Tricare, pay attention to the way it negotiates discounted rates with its network of independent providers.
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We drove straight into the London Cruise Terminal and immediately unloaded our cases to the waiting porters before driving the 400 metres or so to the long-stay car park -- a covered parking area. Whilst it would have been as quick to walk we were transported back to the main terminal by mini-bus. Cruise & Maritime schedule their check-in times based on cabin number and we were told to report at 12:15. We were about 30 mins early and were directed to the lounge where refreshments were available. Promptly at 12:15 we were called to check-in and in less than 30 minutes we were on board and being led to our cabin. Our luggage was waiting when we arrived.
We were late booking and the main criteria we applied was an un-obstructed view. We were allocated a "superior plus cabin on deck 7. It was on the small side but had plenty of storage an adequate shower-room and was clean, bright and airy. A recent review said that a room with a view was a waste on money because the windows were very small and were very dirty. Our window was large and clean and the outside was cleaned regularly throughout the week.
Lunch was only available in Marco's Bistro. As we dislike walking around with our food seeking out a table we located an outside table by the pool and took it in turns to collect our food. As piscaparians (veggie plus fish) there was only two hot choices but also an abundant selection of salads and, after we started eating, we also discovered a poolside pizza bar which would have met our dietary requirements.
Marco Polo set sail at 2:30 and we were hoping to see Southend Pier as we travelled up the Thames Estuary but a comprehensive SOLAS drill caused us to miss it. We assembled at our muster stations for a full roll-call before being taken to our lifeboat stations for further instruction. It was the most detailed drill we have experienced since our first cruise some 20 years ago when we actually had to get into the lifeboats.
Having cruised on Marco Polo last October we soon found our way around this very small and friendly ship and we spent a relaxing afternoon doing not very much at all until we settled into one of the bars, being entertained by a jazz duo before joining our six table guests for our second sitting dinner in the Waldorf Restaurant. I can never decide if only nice friendly people cruise or if we have always been lucky with our table guests on our various cruises but again we had been perfectly matched.
The meal was a pleasant 5 course affair and everyone seemed to be satisfied. There was only one vegetarian choice which wasn't to my liking but an alternative was quickly offered.
The evening was rounded off with a visit to the show in the Marco Polo Lounge -- a song and dance presentation with a live band. We intended to follow this up with the live sixties cabaret in Scotts Bar but the need for sleep took the better of us.
The first night in our cabin highlighted one of the few problems with Marco Polo -- the wafer thin walls. We did not experience this last time when we were upgrade to a deluxe cabin. We spent a while listening to a detailed report of what the couple in the cabin next to had spent in the bar before they bid one another goodnight and silence, interrupted occasionally by some plumbing noises, reigned.
There was no need for an early call the next morning -- our neighbours on the other side switched the television news on at 7.30 promptly. This pattern followed for the remainder of the cruise but it is amazing how quickly the body gets used to ignoring surrounding sounds!
Our first port of call was Honfleur and after the mayhem of a cafeteria breakfast in Marcos Bistro we took the free shuttle into town and had a pleasant stroll in the sunshine before returning for lunch. We again tried the Bistro, which was far less busy than at breakfast time but for the rest of the cruise we elected to use the formal restaurant for all our meals. I have seen Marco Polo criticised for its policy of filling tables in order rather than allowing "freedom seating". Whilst, like most, we would have naturally sat on a table on our own we were very happy to be forced to meet other people and were again amazed at how many nice people choose to cruise on Marco Polo.
After lunch we were torn between the healthy option of a brisk walk into town or join in the afternoon's organised activities and decided to stay on board. We entered the afternoon quiz and realised that we should have done the walk -- only 8 out of 20 for us!
It was only day two but our lifestyle was quickly settling into pattern that was going to stay for the next 7 days. A coffee in the lounge -- so much nicer than the free stuff that is available all day in the Bistro, a drink before dinner, ( a couple on the "happy hour" days, a pleasant meal, a well produced show and a failed attempt to join in the late night entertainment. Some commented on the high price of drinks but £3.70 for gin and tonic. £1.80 for cappucino and £15 for a bottle of house wine
seemed reasonable to us.
Day 3 was our first sea day and we woke to a very bouncy ride even though we were yet to reach the Bay of Biscay. Fortunately the wind dropped and things settled down. A very comprehensive programme of entertainment was on offer. We attended two very interesting lectures -- one about Chelsea Flower show, and one about wine. We entered the quiz, 17/20 this time but still 2 points off the leaders and the 39 points in Countdown -- thankfully again off the leader board so we avoided the Conundrum. On many cruise ships it is on sea days that you realise how many people are on board and seating is at a premium. Despite reading a review recently that said there was very little comfortable seating on board and that it was being "reserved" with coats and bags, we saw no evidence of this, were always able to get a seat and were pleasantly surprised at amount of open space.
The evening saw the first formal night and virtually everyone on board dressed for the occasion (or stayed in their cabins). Everyone that we spoke to was very satisfied with the meal. The evening show was an excellent presentation of Joseph - undoubtedly the best of many such productions that we have seen over the years.
Day 4 was to be St de Luz but we awoke to heavy swells and we were unable to use the tenders to get to shore. After a morning of waiting, day 4 became another sea day. The entertainments team arranged additional afternoon entertainment including a Treasure Hunt. Anthea Guthrie, the Chelsea Flower Show lecturer offered to host an informal garden chat and whilst she expected half a dozen gardeners to sit round a table for a chat she was greeted with the main lounge full to capacity with gardeners wanting tips. She very professionally presented a 50 minute Gardeners Question time which could probably have gone for the rest of the afternoon if the room wasn't required for other activities.
After three musical shows tonight's show was an evening of magical mayhem provided by the very competent cruise director.
Day 5 was Le Verdon. The weather was wet but we used the free shuttle to go into town for a short stroll. The town was disappointing -- like a minor UK seaside resort in January with everything
locked up but the exercise did us good. This evening's show was a classical performance from the on-board duo. Excellent again. More entertainment followed but, again, we only heard later how good it was.
Day 6 was Brest and we chose an organised coach trip. As expensive as ever but our knowledgeable guide explained the history of this part of Brittany as we visited some of the sights in our very full five hour trip.
The evening show was a guest comedian -- judging by the response of the audience he was good but stand-up comedy has never been our thing and losing an hour's sleep stopped us from going to the Blues Brothers Tribute.
Day 7 was our final port day and it was back to the UK in the form of St. Peter Port, Guernsey. Going ashore by tender, being Easter Sunday, the town was very quiet but some people visited the Castle, some circumnavigated the Island for £1 on the local bus. Those that stayed on board had a full day on entertainment. This was our second formal evening, linked with a farewell evening with the officers. The evening show was a rock and roll tribute and was again excellent.
Day 8 was a full day at sea as we returned to Tilbury. Another full day of activities was arranged and the main problem was finding enough time to fit the meals in. The rough weather made it impossible to use the outside spaces but, although it seemed busier than on the first sea day, it was still not overcrowded.
Day 9 saw us docking in Tilbury, dead on time at 7:00 am. We were asked to vacate our cabins before breakfast and leave our hand luggage in one of the lounges. Disembarkation started about 8:30 and before 9:30 we were driving out of the car park.
Could we fault the holiday? Probably only the thin walls which it is very difficult to do anything about.
Would we travel with Cruise and Maritime again -- definitely yes.


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The faculty of Bryn Mawr College approved an open access policy that will enable their scholarly articles to be made available freely to the public. Under the policy, which was made by faculty vote on December 11, faculty members grant to Bryn Mawr the nonexclusive right to disseminate their articles through the College open access repository, Scholarship, Research, and Creative Work at Bryn Mawr College, which was established in 2012.
Bryn Mawr's policy expands the College commitment to promoting its faculty members' scholarly work and facilitating its dissemination to the global academic community as well as to the public at large. In implementing this open access policy, Bryn Mawr joins over 40 other colleges and universities that have passed similar policies since 2008, including, among others, Harvard, MIT, Oberlin, Duke, University of Kansas, Emory, Bucknell, Princeton, Wellesley, Amherst, and the University of California.
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In the Northern hemisphere, viral epidemics cause up to 80% of all
respiratory illnesses. The most common infections are caused by six viral
groups: rhinovirus (RVs), respiratory syncytial virus, influenza virus,
parainfluenza virus, corona virus, and adenovirus. In one study of 285 children
admitted to hospital with lung infection, viruses were identified in 125 -
respiratory syncytial virus (107), influenza (9) and parainfluenza type 3 (9).
Clinical and radiologic diagnoses included bronchiolitis (127), interstitial
pneumonia (47) and lobar pneumonia (91).
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spread viruses by coughing and sneezing, spraying airborne droplets and by
leaving viruses on every object they touch with contaminated hands. Adults
contaminate their hands in 39% of cases, and virus has been found on 6% of
objects in their homes. Viruses remain intact for hours to several days on
surfaces. In hospitals, face masks provide some protection, but wearing gloves
and washing hands may be as important. Influenza viruses are transmitted by
direct and indirect contact, as well as by airborne droplet contact. Airborne
infection by droplets can be reduced by wearing cellulose face masks that
conform to NIOSH N100 standards. Proper ventilation with filtration and
ultraviolet air disinfection units also reduce illness rates in buildings.
Rhinoviruses often referred to as "cold viruses" cause the majority of
respiratory illnesses. Other viruses contribute to waves of colds, coughs,
bronchitis, asthma and pneumonia that pass through every human population in
epidemic patterns. Colds are rhinovirus infections that are usually mild and
self-limiting but are more serious in premature babies and children with chronic
diseases or immunosuppression. The average child can expect to have four to
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus is spread by coughing and sneezing; by
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Adenoviruses While Influenza viruses are well-known and epidemics of
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adenoviruses, tend to be common and can produce severe illnesses.
For example, adenoviruses are the second most prevalent cause of acute lower
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of children admitted to hospital with adenovirus infection. Wheezing occurred in
58% of the children. Four children died (a fatality rate of 16.7%).
Adenoviruses have emerged as important pathogens in immunocompromised
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Influenza viruses cause epidemic respiratory illness every winter in
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Budget not important, Sanjay Dutt is: 'Policegiri' producerMar 21, 2013 IANS
Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) T.P. Aggarwal, who is producing Sanjay Dutt's much-talked about film "Policegiri", is not bothered about the movie's budget or about the movie itself after the Supreme Court Thursday convicted the actor in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case. He says he is only thinking about Sanjay's well-being.
"Budget of 'Policegiri' doesn't matter to me. What matters to me the most is his safety. I share a good relationship with him and he is a wonderful human being. I don't care about the film, I only care for Sanjay Dutt," Aggarwal told IANS.
The Supreme Court Thursday upheld the conviction of Sanjay Dutt under the Arms Act in the terror attack and sent him to five years in prison.
"This news is tragic. I will meet him (Sanjay) tomorrow (Friday) and will see what to do. We are only thinking positive, let us see what happens," he added.
Sanjay has already served 18 month in jail, and he will have to serve three years and six months. He has been given four weeks to surrender.
Aggarwal is upset with the news, and wants to give Sanjay time to get over it.
"Just imagine, I am shocked and so saddened by this news, so what would be his condition. I want him to be at peace. Let him take his own time and I will meet him tomorrow (Friday)," he said.
As for "Policegiri", in which Sanjay plays a cop, it is almost 95 percent ready.
"Just 12 to 15 days shoot is left. I am not keen to talk about the budget for the film, but it should be around Rs.25 crore. But as I said before, I am not bothered about the film, I am only worried about Sanjay Dutt."
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Today, we proudly announce the release of Kaptivo Self-Hosted, a new feature that allows administrators to configure Kaptivo to run in either cloud or local (self-hosted) operation mode.
Under the Self-Hosted mode, the Kaptivo operates completely within the local network and does not send or receive any data via the Internet. The application of self-hosted mode won the AV Network's Best in Show award at InfoComm 2018.
The Self-Hosted configuration is part of the Kaptivo Firmware Release 1.1.0, which also includes many bug fixes and system improvements.
No purchase is necessary if you already own a compatible Kaptivo whiteboard capture camera.
Firmware Release 1.1.0 is compatible with any Kaptivo produced after May 2018 (model AF-10380-970). These are models with Ethernet connectivity. Older models that are Wi-Fi only are not supported. Updates to Firmware Release 1.1.0 will automatically be provided to all compatible Kaptivo devices over the air – there are no actions you need to take.


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HRSA's Bright Futures Program aims to improve health outcomes for the nation's infants, children, and adolescents by increasing the quality of primary and preventive care through maintenance and dissemination of age-specific, evidence-driven clinical guidelines. HRSA launched the Bright Futures program in 1990 to address a need for unified guidance on how to design the most modern, efficient, and comprehensive pediatric checkup.
One component of the Bright Futures Guidelines is the Periodicity Schedule, a tool describing which preventive services and screenings should be delivered at each of 32 well visits from prenatal to 21 years of age. On December 21, 2017, HRSA accepted the current version of the Bright Futures Periodicity Schedule (PDF - 159 KB) for purposes of Section 2713 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. § 300gg-13) and 45 CFR Part 147). Therefore, all non-grandfathered group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage must cover the services and screenings listed on the current Bright Futures Periodicity Schedule for plan years (in the individual market, policy years) beginning on or after December 21, 2018.
The program's objectives include:
- Reviewing new scientific evidence on an ongoing basis and annually publishing relevant updates to Bright Futures periodicity schedule and related resources.
- Ensuring that accredited pediatric residency programs integrate Bright Futures Guidelines within training.
- Training practicing primary care clinicians on the use of Bright Futures Guidelines and resources within clinical preventive services.
- Providing annual training to each of the 59 state maternal and child health (MCH) programs on the use of Bright Futures resources.
- Providing families with Bright Futures resources to help them prepare for preventive checkup visits with their primary care clinician.
To learn more about Bright Futures, visit the current awardee's webpage .


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by the uncertainty of its issue, he composed one or two
And thou, my soul, inspired with holy flame,
To Thee, O Jesu, I direct my eyes,
The lover of poetry will always regret that Raleigh's retreats to his charming seat, at Sherborne, were not more frequent, and of longer continuance; and that the "pure contents" which, in his own words, were wont to "pitch their tents" upon those pastures, were unable to detain him from the empty vanities of the court.
I bring this hasty Introduction to an end with regret;
I have said little where my heart prompted me to say much. I have been compelled to pass over, without notice, many who left their fame upon a harp-string, and from whose antique leaves might be gathered thoughts of the serenest piety and peace. Of some of these I shall have an opportunity of speaking in the following pages. I have walked through the burial-ground of our Elder Poets with no irreverent footstep, and I shall not have lingered there in vain, if I have renewed one
obliterated inscription, or bound one flower upon their tomb.
GILEs FLETCHER, the author of one of the finest reli-
• Haddon was a member of King's College, and one of the most eminent men of the age. His contemporaries speak in enthusiastic appreciated by Elizabeth, who employed him as her Commissioner in Scotland, Germany, and the Low Countries. I have ascertained that he sat in Parliament in 1385, with Herbert Pelham, Esq., for the then flourishing town of Winchelsea". In 1588, the memorable year of the Armada, he was sent to Russia, where he concluded a treaty with the Czar, beneficial to English commerce. Soon after his return, he published his observations upon that country; they were, however, soon
Fletcher's political talents appear to have been highly | | +
suppressed, and not reprinted until 1643. They were " || || ||
afterwards incorporated in Hackluyt's Voyages t. - | The worthy Fuller informs us that, upon Fletcher's i;
arrival in London, he sent for his intimate friend Mr.
Wayland, Prebendary of St. Paul's, and tutor to Fuller's t father, "with whom he expressed his thankfulness to
terms of his mental and personal accomplishments. Archbishop Crzu
mer entertained a high opinion of his learning and talents, and availed
himself of his advice and assistance in ecclesiastical affairs. Haddon
died in London, February, 1571. Isis poems were collected by Thomas \ Hatcher, a fellow of the same college, and one of his warmest admirers.
Mr. Park refers to Dr. Fletchcr's poems in a note upon Warton's
History of Poetry, but in a manner to incline the reader to suppose that the allusion was applicable to the author of Christ's Pictorie. The work which is entitled, Poematum Gwalteri Hudsoni Legum Doctoris, sparsin collectorum, Libri Duo, is exceedingly scarce. Thomas Baker, the well-known antiquary, considered his copy, which afterwards possed into the collection of the bishop of Ely, to be almost unique. There is, however, a copy in the British Museum. * Notitia Parliamentaria, vol. iii., p. 107. * As a picture of Russia in its deepest ignorance and barbarism, the i account of the "Russe Commonwealth" is very amusing. His descrip- : tion of theological learning in Russia, towards the close of the sixteenth century, is singular, especially when contrasted with the glory of our - | own country at that period. Fletcher relates the following anecdote of a conversation with one of their "bishops, that are the choice men out -
of all their monasteries." He "offered him a Russe Testament, and t turned him to the first chapter of St. Alatthew's Gospel, where he began
to read in very good order. I asked him first, what part of Scripture it was that he had read? He answered that he could not well tell. How . many evangelists there were in the New Testament? He said he knew. | not. How many apostles there were 1 He thought there were twelve."— p. 89, ed. 1591.
God for his return from so great a danger." The quaint
• I find under a notice of Bayly, Bishop of Bangor—1610, 7 Febr.
tiss. b. 2.
: Chalmers (Biograph. Dict., Art " Fiercien") considers Giles
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[NEWS] Tonedeff Announces Final Polymer EP
In case you missed Tonedeff's exclusive Polymer livestream last night, he revealed the title of the final EP, (SPOILER: We're assuming you're blind and didn't see the photo directly above this paragraph) – PHANTOM (Polymer 4/4).
Tone spoke about his motivations for the recent HUNTER EP in detail, hosted an extensive Q&A session, confirmed that there had been 4 music videos shot, previewed a few of the upcoming remixes from QN5 RMX NO.5 included in the Polymer collector's editions, and even previewed a snippet from Phantom for those in attendance. For more news and updates regarding the final EP and other release news, keep it locked here @ QN5.com.