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What to wear
Start with your personal style. It's important that you feel comfortable and confident in the outfits you'll be photographed in and that they flatter your body type. As you plan your outfits, try to bring a variety of necklines, sleeve lengths and color options. Be aware that sleeveless or strappy tank tops and dresses can increase the appearance of the size of your arm. If this is a concern for you, then stay with shirts that cover your arm. Also, bring several tank tops in different colors to go under low cut shirts. Dress head to toe with each outfit: tops, bottoms, dresses, accessories, shoes, and proper undergarments. Girls, make sure you bring the appropriate bra for the shirt or dress you will be wearing. This is often forgotten. Boys, please bring a solid white tee shirt to wear under shirts. Also, wrinkles will show in a photo, so make sure your bring your clothes on hangers to the session. When in doubt, bring extra clothes and we can assist you in selecting the most flattering and greatest variety of outfits.
Accessories are BIG this year and they can really liven up an outfit. Think big necklaces, earrings, fashion rings, hair pieces and belts. Add a scarf or hat to an outfit and get a whole new look. Bring several pairs of shoes from sandals to pumps.
Eyes- Well groomed eyebrows are a must. Enhance eyelashes with black mascara. If your mascara is old and clumpy, make sure you replace it before your photo session. Dark brown eyeliner is a natural alternative to heavy black eyeliner.
Cheeks- Add a little blush on the top of your cheekbone. It will add dimension and color to your face. Avoid makeup with "sparkles" in it. When you move it creates a nice shimmer, but in a photo it can create a white spot that almost looks like a zit.
Face- Avoid makeup with an SPF in it. Although it is good for your skin, the SPF tends to create a shine. Apply a base coat of foundation that matches your skin color and use a translucent powder that will help control shine. Go a little heavier with your base coat for your session than you would for everyday.
Lips- Go for gloss that will add a little bit of color to your lips and keep them from looking dry or chapped. Guys make sure you bring some chap stick with you.
Please bring your makeup with you when you come to your session. It's nice to have access to makeup that compliments your skin color if we need to reapply. Even if you are someone that does not wear a lot of makeup in your daily life, it's a good idea for your session to wear a base coat to even out your skin tone, cover up blemishes and control shine. Also a small amount of eye, cheek and lip color will enhance your features.
Sunburn/ Tanning
Avoid over-tanning and sunburns before your session. Being over-tanned for your skin type can add weight to your face and arms. Tan lines are very hard to fix in photoshop so avoid getting them before your session or wear clothes that will cover them up. Also, if you spray tan or use tanning lotion, be careful that the tan is even (no streaks) on your hand and feet.
Nail Care
Your finger and toenails most likely will show in your pictures. It is not necessary to get a manicure but remember to remove old, chipped nail polish from your nails before your session and apply a new coat either in color or clear.
Favorite Things
Try bringing a few of your 'favorite things' to your session with you. It can be a cool way to show your personality and what you love doing. These images can be really fun and are perfect to include in an album. (sports, pets, instruments, books, cell phones, ipod, laptop, starbucks, car, dirt bike- are a few examples that other seniors have included in their session.
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I have started to Yet again go over a game I have been working for a Long time. Think several years. The basic concept has changed somewhat and possibly should be called New Age rather the post-apocalyptic due to moving timeline 150yrs beyond original timeline (the world is still fucked, mostly).
I started working this out in my head and several notepads, then moved onto Treepad (very handy) and now TiddlyWiki, which is also very handy though the source of my current headaches. My Treepad file was a MB+ in size and I felt was clunky. Now TiddlyWiki starts as 265Kb from a "empty file" and now is near the MB of the original file without having half the data transferred to it so is slow to start and autosave. Got IncludePlugin which is basically a plugin that allow you to create a TiddlyWiki and include other TiddlyWiki's in it so each TiddlyWiki don't get too big. Problem is entries can only be edited in original TiddlyWiki and you cannot have a Included TW inside a Included TW which I am finding annoying. I don't know how to edit the plugin so cant change it. I would if I could.
Basics: World is Fucked (think terrorists, natural disasters and general bad stuff).
3 main nations (Imperial Nation, N.A.U. and Republic of Texas)
3 main cities at present (Settlement, Eggsville, Dallas)
4 minor outposts/towns, (Outpost 7 "Gryphon", Outpost 25 Outpost 29)
Dead cities (New Orleans City)
Power groups (Imperial Nation, N.A.U. , Republic of Texas, The Brethren, ELF, , Cult of the Machine, The Traitors(multiply groups)...)
3 races and possible more (Pureblood humans, Enhanced humans and trolls)
System is mostly D20 based
TiddlyWiki blank file for you to play with Right click and save works best in IE.
Working with TGE or TGEA engine at present TGEA is more stable but complex. TGE refuses to work at all.
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That's why you should ask the personal trainer for any complimentary session with them or some sort of test drive. If you're investing money in hiring a personal trainer, you deserve to be informed of what you're about to get before you hand over the money. A professional trainer would be delighted to give you a session or two for free so that you can become familiar with this personal method, style, the equipment, and the facilities.
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I also love this dress for a more casual NYE option (it would be a great Chanukah dress, too):
Friday, December 5, 2014
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I also love this dress for a more casual NYE option (it would be a great Chanukah dress, too):
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Lots of cool picks! Can you tell me: what program or app do you use to make these lists (I mean silhouetting the images against plain white backgrounds and grouping them next to each other)? Thanks for the info ... so inspiring!ReplyDelete
You have great taste in outerwear! :) LOVE the coats you've featured!ReplyDelete
And that Santa sweatshirt makes me smile...
Some beautiful choices. Love the milkshake bag, and the coats *swoon* xReplyDelete
That kitties dress is too adorable! I love that it's in a mint green :DReplyDelete
I love almost everything in today's post. I love the fox dress, the Up bow, the amazing Sourpuss dress, the fairy light earrings, the Irregular Choice shoes (wow!)... and I need all of the novelty bags! Great post! :)ReplyDelete
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Kelly Osbourne & Matthew Mosshart - Young Hollywood Awards 2013 Red Carpet
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The EU has taken a step towards reforming vehicle tests that have been shown to overstate fuel efficiency and understate greenhouse gas emissions, with a vote on reforms to the system in an influential committee of MEPs on Tuesday.
But the reforms could still take more than two years to come into force, leaving vehicle buyers in the dark as to whether their cars are as efficient as claimed by their manufacturers.
The proposals – for a new unified testing standard that would weed out practices such as testing cars at altitude – have been approved by the industry committee of the European parliament but must go through more committee stages, a vote by the whole parliament, and negotiations with member states and the EU commission before they can be passed.
Current tests do not take place under real-life conditions and turn a blind eye to the practice of taping over cracks around the doors and grill, over-inflated tyres, adjusting the wheel alignment and brakes, using special super-lubricants, minimising the weight of the vehicle, testing at altitude and at unrealistically high temperatures and on super-slick test-tracks.
Fiona Hall, MEP, said: "The current test cycle for cars is highly misleading for consumers. Car buyers face much higher fuel bills than they are led to expect. We must urgently revise those tests and close all loopholes."
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Hall said: "Overall the car industry is responding positively to EU fuel efficiency standards, driving down fuel costs for consumers and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. CO2 emissions from new cars in the UK fell by 5.2% in 2012 and across Europe, manufacturers are expected to meet the new emission targets well before 2020. That's why it is time to look ahead and introduce new targets for 2025 to allow the industry to plan their direction of travel."


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Windows Genuine Issue, It says Genuine then say it is not, over & over
My HP Pavilion dv6 laptop suddenly has decided Windows is not Genuine. I put in the number on the bottom of the laptop and it says it is verified and good. But then after a while it goes back to saying it is not Genuine. I am out of the country at the moment, and I need to fix this in the meantime. I do Slui 3 and fix it, because if I try to go online to do this it won't finish it up, it just sits there loading. I haven't had issues with this laptop at all otherwise. Been using it for years. Bought it brand new. I do have virus protection but I am beginning to wonder if this is a virus? Or something like that? You would think that after entering the right number and getting the yes this is valid that it would be fine?
Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0): ----------------------------------------- Windows Validation Data--> Validation Code: 0 Cached Online Validation Code: 0x0 Windows Product Key: *****-*****-RQ67M-QBW28-DVYVM Windows Product Key Hash: QTqVTw6tsH0jceCOnEVTVh/X3yQ= Windows Product ID: 00359-OEM-9823562-67984 Windows Product ID Type: 8 Windows License Type: COA SLP Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010300.1.0.003 ID: {038B46C1-8A48-4319-87D0-748C6733406A}(1) Is Admin: Yes TestCab: 0x0 LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 Product Name: Windows 7 Home Premium Architecture: 0x00000009 Build lab: 7601.win7sp1_gdr.140303-2144 TTS Error: Validation Diagnostic: Resolution Status: N/A Vista WgaER Data--> ThreatID(s): N/A, hr = 0x80070002 Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 Windows XP Notifications Data--> Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 File Exists: No Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 WgaTray.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 WgaLogon.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 OGA Notifications Data--> Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 OGAExec.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 OGAAddin.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 OGA Data--> Office Status: 100 Genuine Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007 - 100 Genuine OGA Version: N/A, 0x80070002 Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3_E2AD56EA-765-d003_E2AD56EA-766-0_E2AD56EA-134-80004005_E2AD56EA-765-b01a_E2AD56EA-766-0_E2AD56EA-148-80004005_16E0B333-89-80004005_B4D0AA8B-1029-80004005 Browser Data--> Proxy settings: N/A User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; 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What AV are you using?
Please disable real-time scanning/protection and reboot
If the notification has disappeared, re-enable real-time scanning and reboot again
If the notification is still present, first check whether the real-time scanning is still switched off If so, then re-enable it and post the result. If it's turned itself back on then tell me or try again using a different disable option.
Post back with the results
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I did about 2 days ago and it stopped popping up, seems like just a weird thing. Also and Windows update installed itself. So maybe that was it? I will keep watching it, if it keeps happening I will be back! Thank YOU! :)
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You're welcome - good luck!
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Not me, thank goodness. I meant the Weather, which has been relatively kind to us here in Georgia as compared just about everywhere north and east of us. When I talk to my sisters were don't even mention it anymore. More snow and ice is a given. This is from my visit to NY the end of last February. For the first time in many years, I am not going home for "a little winter". Winter by proxy from everyone who lives with it has been plenty for me.
So, like everyone else, I've been hibernating - sleeping, eating, cooking, reading and writing. There's been no stitching of any consequence, but I did just get off the phone with ProChem. I spent the entire gift certificate from dearest St. Anna on a mad kaleidoscope of color. Even the nice young lady who took my order was dazzled!
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The South Australian Government is expected unveil a "dramatic" intervention in the National Electricity Market in a plan to be revealed on Tuesday.
The plan -- which is also expected to prompt vast debate -- will use "every aspect of [the state's] arsenal to address the price and stability issues in the grid," Energy Minister Tom Koutsantonis told the ABC.
The move follows a series of blackouts and severe weather events in the state.
It's time to take charge of our energy future. Tomorrow we will be releasing South Australia's new energy policy. pic.twitter.com/Hb0W9LjthI— Jay Weatherill (@JayWeatherill) March 13, 2017
"What you're going to see is an intervention that's going to change the rules for South Australians. South Australia is sovereign, we will decide our energy future," Koutsantonis said.
"It's about more generation here in South Australia for South Australians."
Koutsantonis cited price increases across the country, in particular Queensland, NSW, Victoria and South Australia.
According to the PM, load shedding in coal-fired NSW is market working properly. In SA, it's the fault of renewables. Who is the hypocrite?— Jay Weatherill (@JayWeatherill) February 10, 2017
"Fundamentally the market is broken," he said.
"Australians fundamentally want to retake control of their power assets to suit their own needs because energy is not a commodity to be traded on a marketplace, it's an essential utility. We cannot live without it. And putting it in the hands of shareholders and people who are interested in profit is unacceptable."
@mcannonbrookes Tesla will get the system installed and working 100 days from contract signature or it is free. That serious enough for you?— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 10, 2017
Details of the plan are expected to be unveiled at a press conference on Tuesday morning.
In February power was cut to 90,000 SA properties following load shedding amid extreme heat.
In September last year there were widespread power outages across the state during severe storms.
Premier Jay Weatherill and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull have spoken with Tesla chief Elon Musk, just days after the tech billionaire tweeted that he could fix the state's electricity crisis.
You're most welcome. Very exciting to discuss the future of electricity. Renewables + storage arguably biggest disruption since DC to AC. https://t.co/7uXoUQf29f— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 12, 2017
Flinders University Professor John Spoehr said he expects investment in base load power along with a new regulatory framework to bolster reliability in the system.
"If done well, this could make South Australia a bit of a moral for what could happen elsewhere in Australia," said Spoehr, who is Director of the Australian Industrial Transformation Institute at the university.
"Other states are having the same problem, with the need to transition away from coal. So South Australia really is I think going to be looked at very closely to see if it gets this right."


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So I am officially out of school as of last week. There is alot of steps to take to get to where I want to be artistically, mentally, and emotionally. I haven't given myself much time to settle down lately, but I sort glad. fingers are crossed. lets hope for the best. until my best comes around you guys will have to settle for this.
The top panel is from a personal project I will be continuing for the next couple years . I not ready to distribute any real information on this project, but if you stick around long enough on my journey you all will see it. hopefully ;p. the others are sketchbook pages. enjoy
~be easy and thanks for the support!
sincerely, Lamar Mathurin


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I'm sorry it's taken me some time to get this update on Fluffy's blog, and even now, when I think I'm ready, I'm kinda not. But then again, will I ever be? Please bear with me, this post will be as long as it needs to be....
Fluffy left this world on Tuesday, April 14th, 2015 at 10:45 am.
As per his last post, his health was declining and his mobility hit an all-time low. Severe arthritis robbed him of 90% of his mobility and walking became next to impossible. My husband and I had been hovering over him during this part of his life, always trying to read in Fluffy's face what he truly wanted. I made the same promise to him as I make to all my pets: "If the time should come where you are no longer happy, give me a sign and I will help you along in your journey. I don't want you to be here a day longer than you want to be." But as hopeful and strong as we all intend to be, when you are facing the last stage of an animal's life, especially one that you love so tremendously, it can be hard to read the signals.
I had done much research on how to care for a bunny in Fluffy's state. Using diapers to keep him clean, butt baths, massages, exercise and pain relief. I was prepared to do whatever it took to make this part of his life as enjoyable as possible, but there was one problem; Fluffy would have nothing of it. In order for me to care for him, I needed him to understand that he needed to be still, to rest his weary body and let me take care of him. No matter how many beds I made, pillow set ups I created to help him maintain an upright and comfortable position, how many exercises I tried to do to keep him as nimble and flexible as possible, he fought me, every thump of the way.
He would scramble from any place I put him, and usually ended up rolling and kicking and not being able to right himself. The few hops he could manage would result in him barreling over towards Binky, because he knew he would end up crashing, and his beloved Miss Binks would be there to break his fall (Oh sweet Miss Binks). I would tuck him in at night knowing he was fed and clean and next to his girl, but half way through the night when I would go to check on him I would find him somewhere else, sprawled in a most uncomfortable position, unable to move. And when I picked him up he would lick me so very graciously in gratitude and snuggle in my arms. Who was this snuggle bunny?
There was a lot of licking during those last few weeks. He seemed to only find comfort when he was in our arms, or up on the couch atop his Stupid Blankets, which he continued to battle with to the very end. I think that was the only sort of happiness he could find, shredding those Stupid Blankets, other than cuddling with his #1 Girl.
I knew what he was saying to me. "Mom, this isn't what I want. I don't want to sit still. Never have, never will. I hate this body of mine and I want to go. It's time. My life has been amazing, but now my life needs to continue elsewhere...."
You weigh the pros and the cons, every day, every hour, every minute. Is this a good day or a bad one? A good afternoon but a bad evening? How do I let go of him? And what about Binky? How do I take Fluffy away from her? She will be devastated.....
The day before he left, he had a check up with Dr. Deb. He was down to .93 kg (2 pounds) from 1.18 (2.6 lbs) two weeks previously. This was obviously due to him not being able to maintain any muscle mass and his body starting to atrophy. There was nothing we could do. That evening my husband and I cuddled extra long with him. While Fluffy was always my Little Man, he seemed to favour his Dad that night, crawling over to him to rest and lick him. My husband had been out of work during this time and cared for Fluffy during the day, while I was at work. He and Fluffy had bonded closely, and it was beautiful to see him showing such gratitude towards him. My husband and I knew that the time was near. We had Fluffy scheduled for a check up on the upcoming Saturday, and between the two of us, we silently knew that that day would be "the day".
But of course, the Big Tough Lop had his own plans. The next morning as my husband and I were with him, I heard him breathing funny. I knew that rabbits in his state often had breathing issues, due to extra pressure being placed on the lungs, as a result of laying on their sides for extended periods of time. Here was my Big Tough Lop, struggling to breathe. I look at my husband and said, "This is the sign. It's time."
I called Dr. Deb and she told us to come right in. We packed up Miss Binks in the carrier and I had Fluffy wrapped up in my arms and held him the entire drive to the clinic. When we got there, we were taken to the Quiet Room, and I laid out a blanket on the couch and put Fluffy and Miss Binks together. She sat over him while he lay on the blanket and Norm and I gave him kisses and pets. I told him that this was the day he gets everything back. I said through my tears, "Fluffy, you're going to fall asleep, and when you wake up, you are going to be young again! We're going to set you free! You will be able to run and jump and binky and these stupid legs of yours aren't going to hold you back any more! No more pain, no more cloudy eyes, no more falling over - you are going to be so happy!"
Dr. Deb came in and gave him a needle to make him sleepy. "It's okay Fluffy, you can go. You've had a beautiful and wonderful life. Thank you Fluffy, my Little Man, my Big Tough Lop. We will be okay. Don't you worry, we will take care of Miss Binks for you and one day she will come to be with you too. One day, we will all be together again." Once he was sufficiently sleepy, Dr. Deb took him out of the room to shave his leg and insert the i.v. for the other needle. She brought him back and we placed him back beside Binky. We whispered our love for him in his ear, stroked him, kissed him and cried for him. Then my husband and I sang his song, "He's a Fluffy Man, he's a Fluffy Man, he's a Fluffy, Fluffy Man!". When we were ready, Dr. Deb took the last needle and gave him the injection. And in a matter of seconds, she felt for his heartbeat. But it was gone. My beautiful, funny, crazy, delightful Little Man was gone.
We were left alone with him. All we could do was pet him and cry. He was so small. Once his spirit left his body, he really was just a shell. Binky remained stoic. I'll never forget the look on her face. Such pure sadness, but also, strength. It was then that I knew, she knew this day was coming. She knew exactly what was going on and what had happened. Her husbun of over 10 years was gone, and she was now alone. She bent her head down towards his and groomed him. She didn't try to nudge him, she didn't wait for him to reciprocate, she did not expect acknowledgement. She knew. And our hearts broke a thousand times more. And when she was done, she sat in silence, staring off into space.
Now, our main concern was Binky. How would she handle this loss? Would she be depressed? Would she stop eating? Would she look for him? Or would she simply carry on, unaffected, as some animals do? We prayed that she would be able to be happy without him, that she could find the strength to live the rest of her time without her precious husbun by her side. That night, for the first time in over 10 years, Binky slept alone.
Over the next few days, her appetite did wane, but she still nibbled on her pellets and hay, and picked at her greens. I think for her, there was so much enjoyment in eating with Fluffy. She would hear him munching on something and would immediately appear by his side and sniff his mouth or by his feet to see what it was. 9 times out of ten she would steal whatever food he was eating and Fluffy never once seemed to mind. But now the thrill was gone. No one ran to the salad plate with her when dinner was announced, hearing those breakfast pellets tinkle into the bowl every morning failed to excite, and even the freshest handfuls of hay went untouched. The family room seemed very quiet now, not that it was loud before, because bunnies don't really make loud noises, but there was a definite silence in the air. Fluffy's personality had been so huge and uncompromising that, once he was gone, it was like the volume had been turned off. No little bunny running to greet you, to nose bonk you for treats, tossing rattles, digging in blankets or thumping his displeasure.
But slowly, Binky did adjust to this new phase of her life. She found immediate comfort with Blue, a stuffed bunny that my husband bought them for Easter. Before long, she was snuggling with him, snoozing beside him and grooming him. While this brought comfort to us as well, there is no doubt that our hearts were broken to see that she longed for Fluffy's affection, and that no matter how many kisses she gave Blue, he would never be able to give any back. But she seemed okay with this. Bit by bit, she ate more, fell back into her familiar routine and her diva personality slowly returned.
Binky has always been a Daddy's Girl. She hasn't kissed me in over 10 years, but she smooches her Daddy on a regular basis (and I'm totally fine with it). But after Fluffy left, her kisses stopped. My husband would hold her in the familiar position and ask her for kisses, but none would come. It wasn't until 3 weeks after Fluffy's passing that one evening, cuddling with her Dada, she once again graced his nose with licks of her soft little tongue. That was a real turning point for her, and for us. Knowing that she was able and willing to share love again stitched our hearts back together just a bit and gave us the glimmer of hope that we needed that she would be okay.
This journey has been long and difficult, and it still continues. But it has been an unforgettable process that I was blessed to have experienced. "End of Life" care is such an emotional time with much questioning, second-guessing, reflection, sadness and even joy. You say goodbye in bits and pieces, never really knowing when the final farewell will be said. But as hard as it is to watch a loved one reach their end, it is a precious time that is both a blessing and a privilege. Fluffy's final months, weeks and days were his to live, and I was honoured to help him live through this time with comfort, dignity and as much happiness as possible. In the end, his tired little body could not keep up with his boisterous personality, and he refused to confine his spirit in any way. Leaving this world was his wish. I feel very lucky to have been blessed with the ability to listen to my pets - I mean, really hear their words, their desires and what they feel deep within their hearts. It was my job to set him free, free to continue his life unhindered by the earthly weights of age, health and time. He did not leave this earth a day too soon or a day too late. It was the exact date that it was supposed to be, and I am so grateful to know this for certain in my heart and in my mind.
I know other things too. I know that Binky was worried about him. I know that she knew he was sick and I am certain that they had even discussed this inevitable outcome on many occasions. I believe that while his passing was very hard for her, she found some relief in knowing that he was no longer suffering, that he was at peace and that she would see him again one day. I know that I myself was blessed to have found Fluffy at Mississauga Animal Services, to have welcomed him home and spent the next decade waiting on him (and Binky) hand and foot, serving him the love, devotion, security and companionship he deserved. There was nothing my husband and I wouldn't have done for him, and that Big Tough Lop rewarded us with endless laughter, immeasurable joy and the sweetest of love, the kind of love that only a bunny can give. I am grateful for this blog, so that I can look back and read all about his silly antics, his Bunny Misadventures, like when he hopped in the paint tray, found the yarmulke under the stairs or ran away from home (with me in hot pursuit!). What an incredibly funny, amazing, loving and animated Little Man he was....
If you are still reading this, I thank you. I had no intention for this post to be this long but I promised myself I would write it all out, however long it took. This post was actually written in bits and pieces, over a period of three days, simply because I had to stop here and there to let out more emotion, to cry a little bit more, and take some breaths. It's been very therapeutic for me, and I hope it has offered some closure and reflection for all of you who have followed him over the span of his life. His Peeps. He loved you all so very much and I thank you for all of the love and support you have sent over the years.
I will wrap this up with my favourite video of Binky and Fluffy. I will miss watching this display of love so very, very much. There is nothing quite as heartwarming as watching two bunnies who adore each other quietly revel in each others company.....
For you, Mama's Little Man, my Big Tough Lop, my heart will always cherish every moment I shared with you...


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Today I wanted to take a look at the fine actress Angelina Castro, mainly because I'm having a hard time figuring her out. Unlike ( or maybe like ) many actresses in main stream films, most porn actresses get typecast/pigeon holed/slotted, whatever you want to call it, before they even shoot their first scene. And most of the time, they stay in that slot until they have some major changes in their life, like getting old and falling into the MILF category for instance...


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It started when the girl who has read Tuck Everlasting six times said "I'm going to read 50 books in 2013." "Okay" I said, "I'll read 50 books too. We'll have to figure out a way to keep track though."
After some debate we came up with the rules- I'd read 100 books, she'd read 50 and rereading favorite books didn't count, they had to be 50 (or 100) unique books finished during the 2013 calendar year. And I would figure out a way to keep track. A very visual way of holding ourselves accountable
First, let me say that I think setting arbitrary number of books reading goals is silly. I could read 100 picture books or 100 Baby Mouse books in about a week. When people do things like this, I immediately wonder how much enjoyment and enrichment they're sacrificing for pure quantity and bragging rights. I also know that I read very, very quickly and so reading 100 books isn't the same kind of big deal to me as reading 50 books is to a girl who loves to read but goes slowly.
Second, I don't care about number 1. I still like this idea. It's important to me for the kids to see adults actively reading and it's important for the kids who do read to have a place where they can be publicly recognized for their accomplishments.
Third, inspired by this post on pinterest, this is our 2013 Reading Challenge wall.
The text reads:
"Every time Miss Lucy and Ms. E finish a book in 2013 they will put a colorful dot on the wall. Watch our progress as the year continues and the wall fills up!
Want to join us? Pick a color and start reading! Dots can be added to the wall for every finished book OR every 20 minutes spent reading!"
Right now each kid who participates picks their own color so they can see exactly how much they've read. We'll soon run out of unique colors so we're also asking them to put (or have an adult put) the name of the book they're working on and their name. And to recognize the kids who do read, but read a little slower, we're also putting dots on the wall for every 20 minutes spent reading.
We put up the wall on January 2nd with three dots- two from the girl who read Tuck Everlasting so many times and one for an Elvis and Olive book. It's only been 3 weeks and look how far we've come! I can't wait to see what the rest of 2013 has in store for us!


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Today I have a card for Paper Smooches Birthday Challenge .
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Have a great day, hugs, Karin
Very pretty, I like to dual tone in the flower!
This is charming Karin!!
Pretty colorful card...love your flower design.
Stunningly CAS! I love the shading!
I love the CAS style... and your color choice... stunning card. Thanks again for playing with bastel-traum... Hugs Ute
So beautifully coloured! Gorgeous.
truly gorgeous! I adore your colouring, really pretty, really beautiful. Love it. Thanks so much for playing along with Seven Hills Crafts x
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A breathtakingly beautiful little plant that perhaps is the worlds smallest palm, growing to no more than a couple of feet tall. Native to montane rain and cloud forests in two separate, slightly differing populations in Veracruz, Mexico and Guatemala between 900 and 1500 m (2950 and 4900 ft.), it is highly endangered by deforestation and poaching of plants from he wild for the local plant trade. In the Veracruz population, the pencil-thin stem carries a short crown of undivided, plicate, velvety green mottled leaves that remind of ruffled potato chips. Despite its small size, with good reason this is one of the most highly prized ornamental palms. However, it is not the easiest palm to grow and demands a humid, warm temperate or cool tropical climate and humus-rich soil low in lime and salts.
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... are easy to germinate and need up to 3 months to sprout. I followed the standard procedures. I soaked them in warm water (28. 5C) for 24 hours and then planted in wet moss, sealed in a plastic bag. I kept everything at 28. 5C and the germination rate was about 80% after about 10 weeks. Submitted on 01/11/2010 by Filippo Del Bene
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... are average to germinate and need up to 3 months to sprout. I live in a tropical place, the seeds were soaked for 48 hours in pure water, after that I planted them in a mixture of vermiculite and soil grade A special for seedlings. They were in very good light conditions and constant humid soilAfter 3 months 70% of them showed their sprout. I MUST say that the rate of germination is very good Submitted on 14/05/2009 by Yesmin
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June 2001 Issue
Interview with Hernando de Soto
Peruvian economist and president of the Institute for Liberty and Democracy shares his thoughts on the intrinsic wealth in poor countries, 19th century United States as Third World country and more.
Top of the Ninth
Gary Stern, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, discusses bankers' views on funding issues and the impact of deposit insurance on the situation.
Bank Funding: Challenges ahead but no crisis
Top of the Ninth
Sterilized fx: They may attract attention and make people feel good, but ultimately they're all show and no dough
A look at the way governments intervene on behalf of their currency to bolster or weaken value against other world currencies, in particular the European Central Bank's September 2000 initiative.
The Vanishing Equity Premium
The equity premium—the premium that investors receive for investing in stocks rather than bonds—appears to have decreased substantially in recent years, just as economic theory says it should.
The Stock Market: Too High, Too Low? Just Right.
Two Fed economists argue that the historically high market levels of early 2000 were fully justified by theory, and they explain why the market was lower in the past,
Icebergs and Government Productivity
While private sector productivity has surged of late, government productivity trends are anyone's guess because no one's keeping track
Catching up with Lawrence Lindsey
Once a Fed governor considering monetary policy, now head of the president's National Economic Council pondering fiscal policy.
Do Women's Economic Decisions Differ from Men's?
Recap of a conference on economic decision making in women's lives and careers.
Student Essay Contest
Winner - Kelly Brooks
Calming the Panics of the Great Depression: The creation of effective Federal Reserve and banking policy
2000-2001 Student Essay Contest Winner
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#CurvesAreSexy, So Much So, That I'm Finally Embracing My #CurvesInBikinis
If you've been here for awhile you might remember me writing about the simple truth that #CurvesAreSexy, as well as on my 2010 New Year's Resolution to trim down. Truth be told, while I am not a dieter, up until that 2010 New Year's Resolution, I was always a little insecure … [Read more...]
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Inensa came back into the dining hall with the acknowledging dip of her knee, watching the animated, though somewhat stilted conversation between the Zak dancer and the Fehinnan, through Matthas's careful 'translation'. She had no idea where he'd learned Zak, but he was doing an equitable job.
This was some kind of game that her son had set up, she was sure of it, but had no idea what it might be. She settled calmly, decorously, on the other side of the Ambassador.
He smelled of patchouli, mostly, and the callus on his hands showed her he was no stranger to weapons work. That was one thing that Arkan gloves concealed nicely. She caught the flicker of his gaze over her son's obvious security, and was startled by his attention to Kyriala, Farasha, and even herself. He is considering how careful he needs to be with us. Not for physical threat but he does not discount us as trivial.
At the beginning of the dinner she'd caught that his cough into his handkerchief was a toxin check. The fabric of his handkerchief was the same as her gloves, but his was openly visible while hers was obscured by the embroidery and gems across the backs of her gloves. Not that we would go to all this trouble to poison him. He's careful.
The Fehinnan spoke to his own assistant, a young man sitting across from him who answered, both in Fehinnan. The Zak didn't react. I wonder if that is what Minis is about.
"Minis-my-brother! Please-excuse-my-interruption-but-I-want-to-ask." Ili had bounced up, made his bow and begun talking almost with one move and one breath.
Minis held up his hand to interrupt his excited little brother. "Please, Ili, a little less impetuosity! Take a breath! You will disturb our honoured guest."
"I want to give the Sera a present, a gift for doing so well!"
"Yes, you may."
He pulled his comb out of his belt, a silver and crystal confection and unclipped it. "Ili!" Inensa called, scandalized.
He stopped and looked at it then at her.
"It's not like I'm proposing marriage!" He said, pouting. "It's just something close to me!"
"I will allow it, young man," she said, frowning. Ili tugged the comb through the end of his braid and proffered it to the Zak, who was watching intently and tilting her head to get Matthas's murmured translation in her ear.
She smiled and accepted it with a bow and a liquid flood of Zak.
"Is it appropriate to gift a performance?" the Ambassador asked.
"A personal token," Minis said. "That way it won't imply that I am not paying her enough." He turned to accept another goblet from his food taster.
Another long bit of Fehinnan from the young aide and the Ambassador smiled. He reached up to unhook one of his earrings, a pearl drop on loop that hung over his ear. "This has been a prized possession of mahn for many years. I would not wish to insult mah host."
He offered it to her directly, just as Ili had given up his comb.
Matthas spoke up as she bowed deeply. "This one is greatly honoured by the munificence of her host and the generosity of His guests."
"Should I ever plan a sufficiently large party, and you are available, I shall certainly wish to speak to the Imperator about having you perform!"
"Matthas…" Minis managed a snotty drawl. "This is terribly boring, hmmm?"
"Of course, Imperator." He rose and twitched at the Zak's elbow and they made their obeisance, with a parting flash of glitter.
"Ambassador, would you care for another type of entertainment? A choral perhaps? Or another kind of musical performance?"
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THE BOOK OF MORMON's Gavin Creel to Make Provincetown Debut This Fall
Two-time Tony Award Nominee Gavin Creel will make his long-awaited Provincetown debut with the acclaimed Broadway @ The Art House series on September 5 and 6 at 7:00 PM featuring series host and SiriusXM radio star Seth Rudetsky on the piano. Most recently, Gavin Creel won the 2014 Olivier Award and the WhatsOnStage Award for Best Actor In A Musical for his starring role in London's West End production of The Book of Mormon in the role of Elder Price. For tickets and information, visit www.ptownarthouse.com or call 508-487-9222.
Of his Tony-nominated role as Claude in the smash hit Broadway revival of "Hair," the New York Times hailed him as "the pure-voiced Gavin Creel," the Associated Press noted that "Gavin Creel, besides possessing a powerhouse voice, brings a sweet-tempered poignancy to Claude". Just three years after graduating from the University of Michigan, Creel was cast in his first Broadway show -- "Thoroughly Modern Millie"-- as Millie's (Sutton Foster's) love interest Jimmy Smith. He received his first Tony nomination for his performance, of which the Daily News wrote "Gavin Creel could not be better. He dances and sings with just the right light touch and charm." He also appeared on Broadway in the revival of "La Cage aux Folles" as Jean-Michel, as well as the Goodman Theatre/Kennedy Center production of "Bounce," American Repertory Theater's premier of the new rock musical "Prometheus," the New York concert versions of "Hair" and "Bright Lights, Big City," and on London's West End in "Mary Poppins" and "Hair." Other notices, such as being called the "Broadway hottie" by famed celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, have helped to cement his status as a contemporary stage heart throb. On television he has been featured with Julie Andrews in "Eloise at the Plaza" and "Eloise at Christmastime." His studio recordings include GoodTimeNation, Quiet, Get Out and the single 'Noise'.
In 2009, Gavin Creel was honored as one of OUT Magazine's Out 100 for his work as an advocate for the LGBT community and co-founder of Broadway Impact, a grassroots organization of the theatre community fighting for marriage equality. Through this advocacy work, he has gained national attention performing and speaking at events such as the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) national dinner alongside Lady Gaga and keynote speaker President Obama; The Cyndi Lauper True Colors Cabaret series featuring Jason Mraz, Rufus Wainwright, and Sara Bareilles; and on the Capitol lawn at the 2009 Equality March. The Art House is proud to present Gavin Creel's debut performances for Provincetown audiences.
Seth Rudetsky is the afternoon Broadway host on Sirius XM satellite radio. As a musician, he has played piano for over a dozen Broadway shows including "Ragtime," "Les Miserables," and "Phantom of the Opera." He was also the Artistic Producer and Music Director for the first five annual Actors Fund Fall Concerts, which included "Dreamgirls" with Audra McDonald (recorded on Nonesuch Records) and "Hair" with Jennifer Hudson (recorded on Ghostlight Records, Grammy nomination). As a comic he was awarded "Funniest Gay Male in NY" at Stand-Up NY and is a three-time Emmy nominee as a writer for "The Rosie O'Donnell Show." As an actor, he made his Broadway debut in "The Ritz" directed by Joe Mantello, and has appeared on television on "Law and Order C.I." and All My Children," "Bunheads," and as himself on NBC TV's "Smash." As an author, he wrote the books "The Q Guide to Broadway," "Broadway Nights," and just released his new novel "My Awesome/Awful Popularity Plan" on Random House, and as an audio book on audible.com featuring "Modern Family's" Jesse Tyler Ferguson, "SNL's" Ana Gasteyer, "Smash's" Megan Hilty among others, and writes a weekly column on Playbill.com. Most recently year he added "television mogul" to that long when he launched Seth TV, his new, web-based entertainment network. This past summer he co-produced the critically acclaimed play "Unbroken Circle" by James Wesley, and is co-playwright, co-producer and star of the hit new Off-Broadway 'disaster movie musical' "Disaster!" which recently ran at St. Luke's Theatre in New York.
This Broadway concert series was inaugurated in 2011 by Mark Cortale at The Art House in Provincetown featuring Seth Rudetsky as pianist and host. In its third season last summer of 2013, the series presented Broadway superstars like Patti LuPone, Chita Rivera, Sutton Foster, Audra McDonald, Megan Hilty, Megan Mullally, Christine Ebersole, and Joanna Gleason. The Broadway @ series also premiered last season in New Orleans, in Australia with Megan Mullally and in London's West End with Patti LuPone at the Leicester Square Theater. This season of 2013-14 the series travels to Los Angeles @ The Broad Stage, Fort Lauderdale @ The Parker Playhouse, The Poconos @ The Stroudsmoor, Woodstock, NY @ The Woodstock Playhouse, San Antonio @ Woodlawn Theatre, Hartford @ The Bushnell, and Detroit @ The Berman Center for the Performing Arts... and at a city near you soon! More info at markcortalepresents.com.
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Brady and Lily will be at the same school. Brady will be in 2nd grade and is sooooo very excited to have his first boy teacher. Lily will be entering her first "real" school as a Preschooler. We are so darn lucky that our sitter has a daughter the same age as Lily and has volunteered (yes, volunteered) to take Lily to and from school with her daughter. Lily and her two BFFs will be in the same class and boy oh boy is she super excited!
This week started with me buying loads of school supplies. The
I also had a couple dates this week. The first "date" was with Brady. We shopped a bit for some school clothes and shoes...oh and of course, the essentials - socks and underwear. I cleaned out his drawers and closet to prepare for our "date" and so I knew exactly what he needed. Although I'm not much of a character-type clothing person (to me plain is best) I have come a very long way and Brady got to either pick out his clothes or veto items that I selected. When we got home from our date...a fashion show took place in which he showed off his new clothes.
The second date was with Lily. Just like with Brady, I prepped for the shopping outing by cleaning out her drawers and closets. With Lily...typically she like the craziest, most obnoxious, pink frilly, blinged out clothes in the world. If you think something is obnoxiously crazy...she would love it. Well, I had to spot those items from a distance and steer her in another direction. She ended up with a few adorable items (and one really niiiiiiiice looking clearance sandals that I just couldn't hide fast enough). Of course, when we arrived home a fashion show took place.
And today - we all met my mom, along with Ashley and the kids at Kohl's. My mom takes the kids on an annual back to school shopping extravaganza. O.M.G. What a trip. It was like a zillion degrees outside and that just stunk - but, sheesh the kids were loaded up with tons of clothes. Of course the girls were trying to find every school acceptable dress in the store and the boys were....well, just boys. Thanks Mom!!!...oops and Dad! The good news is that my mom did get to rake in on some Kohl's cash :) After shopping - we braved the heat once more and drove over to Red Robin to take my mom to lunch as a thank you. What a day!
Of course...fashion shows took place again tonight. Brady and Lily have picked their favorite outfits and decided to strike a pose for some pictures.
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Active Treatment (AT) for Individuals with a Developmental Disability:
A continuous program for each individual that includes aggressive, consistent implementation of a program for specialized and generic training, treatment, health services and related services that are directed toward:
The acquisition of behaviors necessary for the individual to function with as much self-determination and independence as possible
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Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders are one type of dementia. (See the definition of dementia)
Appeals Process:
Due process by which an individual may have the following determinations made during the Pre-Admission Screening process reviewed at another level.
The determination that the individual does or does not require 24-hour nursing care.
The determination that the individual does or does not require active treatment related to the disability.
Assessment Process
: Second phase of the Pre-Admission Screening process in which required evaluations and assessments are performed.
: Professional who specializes in non-medical evaluation and rehabilitation or hearing disorders, usually not a physician, and licensed under the Illinois Speech-LanguagePathology and Audiology Practice Act. (225 ILCS 110/1 et seq.)
Brain Stem Level Functioning
: The individual is unable to control any part of or function of a bodily part from below the bottom of the brain stem. The individual may or may not have control of his or her respiratory system.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS):
the Federal agency responsible for administering the Federal Medicaid and Medicare programs. Formerly called the Health Care Financing Administration, or HCFA.
An abnormally deep stupor occurring in illness or due to an injury. The individual cannot be aroused by external stimuli.
Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA):
Flexible service arrangement for individuals with a developmental disability that focuses on the service needs of the individual in his or her home or a community setting where eight or fewer individuals with disabilities live together. CILAs are licensed by the State.
Convalescent Care:
The care involved and the gradual return to health after an acute illness. To be considered for convalescent care, the individual must be discharged from a hospital setting. Usually convalescent care is obtained in a nursing facility setting. On occasion, an ICF/MR may be able to provide such care.
A condition that is characterized by impairment in short-term or long-term memory, and one or more of the following: impairment in abstract thinking, judgement, higher cortical functions such as disturbances in language (aphasia), the completion of complex motor activities (apraxia), or the inability to recognize familiar objects (agnosis), or significant personality change.
Determination Process:
The final phase in the PAS process. Based on the completed assessments, determinations are made on the individual's need for 24-hour nursing care and the need for active treatment related to the disability. The need for 24-hour nursing care and active treatment, along with the individual's age and level of disability, establish the options available to the individual for alternative residential support services. If warrented, the DD PAS agency will refer an individual to the local MHPAS agency for determination of the need for psychiatric rehabilitation services.
Developmental Disability (DD):
A disability which is attributable to intellectual disability or a related condition. (Refer to the definitions of intellectual disability and related condition for further details.)
Dual Sensory Impairment:
Concomitant hearing and visual impairments. The combination of these impairments causes such severe communication, mobility, developmental, self-care, or work-related problems that the individual cannot be accommodated in programs solely for individuals who have a hearing or visual impairment. An individual is considered to have a visual impairment if unable to travel in and out of his/her own environment without assistance and, because of visual deficits, has reduced ability to see print.
Healthcare and Family Services, The Illinois Department of (HFS):
The State agency in Illinois responsible for administering the Federal Medicaid program (Title XIX), and other Federal and State public assistance programs. Formerly called the Illinois Department of Public Aid.
Home and Community-Based Waiver, also called the Waiver:
A Medicaid source for funding community-based habilitation services and support designed as an alternative to placement in an institutional setting for individuals with a developmental disability. DHS has approval to claim Medicaid reimbursement under three waivers: the Waiver for Adults with Developmental Disabilities, the In-Home Supports Waiver for Children and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities, and the Residential Waiver for Children and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities.
Human Services (DHS), Department of
: For purposes of this manual, the State agency in Illinois responsible for planning and coordinating State resources for those individuals with a developmental disability.
Identification Screen (ID Screen) also called the Level 1 Screen:
The first phase of the PAS process, documented on the OBRA-1 form. If as a result of the Level I Screen, it appears that an individual may have a developmental disability or a severe mental illness, the individual is referred for further assessment and determination.
Intellectual Disability:
Refers to significantly subaverage general intelletual functioning existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive behavior and manifested before the age of 18 years. significantly subaverage is defined as an intelligence quotient (IQ) of 70 or below on standardized measures of intelligence. This upper limit could be extended upward depending on the reliability of the intelligence test used. In this Manual and related documents, "mental retardation" and "intellectual disability" are interchangeable and have the same meaning.
Intermediate Care Facility (ICF):
A facility which provides basic nursing care and other restorative services under periodic medical direction. Many of these services may require medical skill in administration. These facilities are licensed as nursing facilities by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and certified for Medicaid participation by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS). When the term Intermediate Care Facility or ICF is used in this Manual, it does not include ICFs/DD unless specified.
Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with a Developmental Disability (ICF/DD):
A facility of 3 or more individuals, or a distinct part of an ICF, which provides active treatment to individuals who have a developmental disability, and can provide a nursing facility level of care. These facilities are licensed by IDPH as ICFs/DD and are certified for Medicaid participation by HFS as Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation (ICFs/MR). When ICF/DD is used in this Manual, it includes intermediate care facilities for individuals with a developmental disability with a capacity of 16 or fewer individuals (ICF/DD-16) and Specialized Living Centers (SLCs).
Intellectual Disability (ID):
Refers to significantly subaverage general intellectual functioning
existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive behavior and manifested before the age of 18 years
. Significantly subaverage is defined as an intelligence quotient (IQ) of 70 or below on standardized measures of intelligence. This upper limit could be extended upward dependingon the reliability of the intelligence test used. In this Manual and its related documents, "intellectual disability" and "mental retardation" are interchangeable and have the same meaning.
Long-Term Care Facility for Individuals under age 22:
Commonly known as skilled nursing facility for pediatric residents (SNF/PED), it is a facility which provides skilled nursing care to individuals generally under 22 years of age. These facilities are licensed by IDPH, and are certified by HFS as ICFs/MR.
Medicaid (Title XIX):
Health care benefits provided under Title XIX of the Social Security Act.
Medicaid Eligible:
A determination made by the Department of Human Services, Division of Human Capital Development. The determination means the individual's income and assets are inadequate to pay for medical care per the State's guidelines and the individual belongs to an eligible class, for example, dependent children and their parents, aged, blind, or disabled.
Mental Retardation:
Refers to significantly subaverage general intellectual functioning existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive behavior and manifested before the age of 18 years. Significantly subaverage is defined as an intelligence quotient (IQ) of 70 or below on standardized measures of intelligence. This upper limit could be extended upward depending on the reliability of the intelligence test used. In this Manual and its related documents, "intellectual disability" and "mental retardation" are interchangeable and have the same meaning.
Nursing Facility (NF):
A long-term care setting that provides a level of nursing care for people who have a disability, are infirm or in need of convalescence. It is licensed by the IDPH and certified for participation in Medicaid by IDPA. NF refers only to ICF or SNF, not ICF/DD, ICF/DD-16, or SNF/PED.
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA-87):
A Federal law which included a number of changes in the requirements that must be met for States to receive reimbursement under Title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act (Medicare and Medicaid). The provisions in this law are updated annually.
Organic Brain Syndrome:
A constellation of psychological or behavioral signs or symptoms due to presumed organic cause without reference to specific organic etiology, which manifest themselves as one or more of the following: disturbance in orientation; impairment of memory; impairment in the level of consciousness and attention; impairment of intellectual functions (comprehension, calculation, knowledge, learning); defective judgement; liability, shallowness, and similar instabilities of the affect; and overall changes in the personality, with the appearance of conduct foreign to the individual's natural or unusual behavior.
Pre-Admission Screening (PAS) Agencies
: Independent community agencies selected by DHS to carry out certain Federal and State requirements related to the assessment, determinations, and service arrangement of individuals with a developmental disability and/or a mental illness. PAS agencies specialize in either developmental disabilities PAS activities or mental health PAS activities.
Pre-Admission Screening (PAS) Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP
): Any and all references to a PAS QIDP indicate that the individual has met all academic and clinical requirements in order to receive classification as a QIDP. Further details regarding the required credentials of a QIDP are found under the definition of Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional.
A licensed physician who has completed an accredited psychiatric residency training program.
A professional licensed or registered with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as a "clinical psychologist."
Public Aid, Illinois Department of (IDPA):
The former name for the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
Public Health, Illinois Department of (IDPH):
The State agency in Illinois responsible, among other things, for the licensure of long-term care facilities such as ICFs, ICFs/DD, SNFs, SNFs/PED, and Sheltered Care facilities.
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP):
The Illinois term for "Qualified Mental Retardation Professional," or "QMRP"--a Federal term. A QIDP/QMRP is an individual who meets one of the following criteria and has a minimum of one year of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities or a related condition:
A licensed doctor of medicine or osteopathy.
A licensed registered nurse.
A certified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.
A certified physical therapist.
A certified physical therapy assistant or a graduate of an approcved two year college-level program.
A psychologist with a master's level degree from an accredited or approved program.
A social worker with a bachelor's degree from an accredited or approved program.
A speech-language pathologist or audiologist.
A professional recreation staff person with a bachelor's degree in recreation or in a speciality area such as art, dance, music, or physical therapy.
A registered professional dietician.
A human services professional with a bachelor's degree in a human services field including, but not limited to, sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology.
Rehabilitation Services, Division of:
An office within DHS responsible for developing and coordinating vocational and in-home support services and resources for the benefit of individuals with disabilities below the age of 60.
Related Condition:
A severe, chronic disability that meets all of the following conditions:
It is attributable to Cerebral palsy or epilepsy or any other condition, other than mental illness, found to be closely related to intellectual disability because this condition results in impairment of general intellectual functioning or adaptive behavior similar to that of persons with intellectual disability persons, and requires treatment or services similar to those required for these persons.
It is manifested before the individual reaches age 22.
It is likely to continue indefinitely.
It results in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following areas of major life activity:
Capacity for independent living
Severe Mental Illness:
According to the Screening Assessment Rule (89 Illinois Administrative Code 140.642), an individual is considered to have a severe mental illness if he or she has one of the following diagnoses: schizophrenia; delusional disorder; schizoaffective disorder; psychotic disorder not otherwise specified; bipolar disorder I - mixed, manic, and depressed; bipolar disorder II; cyclothymic disorder; bipolar disorder not otherwise specified; major depression, recurrent; and due to his or her mental illness exhibits resulting substantial functional limitations. The functional limitation must be of an extended duration expected to be present for at least a year, which results in substantial limitation in major life activities affecting at least two of the following areas: i) self-maintenance; ii) social functioning; iii) community living activities; iv) work related skills.
Shelter Care:
A setting for maintenance and personal care licensed by Illinois Department of Public Health. This type of setting is typically provided for the indigent and consists of room and board only.
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF):
A facility which provides skilled nursing care, continuous skilled nursing observations, restorative nursing, and other services under professional direction with frequent medical supervision. These facilities are licensed by IDPH and certified by HFS for Medicaid participation.
Skilled Nursing Facility for Pediatric Residents (SNF/PED):
See the definition for long-term care facility for individuals under age 22.
Speech-Language Pathologist
: A professional who is licensed or registered with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as a speech-language pathologist.
State Guardian, Office of (OSG):
A State entity authorized to serve as guardian for individuals who have a developmental disability (as well as for other individuals) and who require a guardian to address their personal, medical, residential, and/or financial service needs.--*+
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Introductory Chapter
Chapter 100 - (OBRA-1)
Chapter 200 (DDPAS-2)
Chapter 300 (DDPAS-3)
Chapter 400: 24-Hour Nursing Care (DDPAS-4)
Chapter 500 - (DDPAS-5)
Chapter 600 (DDPAS-6)
Chapter 700 (DDPAS-7)
Chapter 800 - (DDPAS-8)
Chapter 900 (DDPAS-9)
Chapter 1000 (DDPAS-10)
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Småfolk // Baggy jeans by Maxomorra // Cap by Cth Mini // Shoes by Native Shoes. M wears: Longsleeve by Room mate // Skirt by Molo // Leggings by Cotton on Kids // Shoes by Native shoes.
We took the opportunity to visit another Botanical Garden/park this weekend. We have passed this park a couple of times but we haven't really visited it properly. It turned out to be a really lovely park, with some nice playgrounds and lots for the kids to explore. There was also a nice little atrium with a a forest of botanical plants and trees which the kids loved to walk around in. It was suppose to be a day full of rain but instead we just had humid weather which meant we all got a bit hot after all that running around and exploring. After our park visit we drove into the city and visited the part we used to live in. It was still busy there but it was nice to see our old stomping ground and one of our favorite hang outs were also still there so we had lunch there and got a few of our last Christmas presents while we were close to all the shops.
Hope your weekend have been full of exploring as well... I can't believe it is only 1 week until a long holiday starts! It will be so nice... I can't wait!!
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5 Managing Client Access.
6 Managing Message Routing.
Part II Managing Exchange Server Roles.
7 Managing Mailbox Databases.
8 Managing Public Folders.
9 Administering Mailbox Content.
10 Maintaining Reliability and Availability.
Part III Mitigating Risk.
11 Monitoring Health and Performance.
12 Securing Exchange Server.