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To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus King, 17[–18] April [1796]
From Rufus King1
[Philadelphia] Monday Morning 17[–18]. Ap. [1796]2
In general I agree in the Course you recommend.3 Separate Bills will be reported to the House this morning, providing for the Sp. Ind. & Alg. Treaties—they will pass the H. and be sent to the Senate by the middle of the week.4 I percive no impropriety in adding to the first of these Bills recived by the Senate, and in succession to each of them if requisite, a Provision for the Br. Treaty. Such amendment, if recd. in the House before they take a Question, it is beleived would have influence.
The Merchants & traders Petition is signed with unexampled unanimity.5 Baltimore have prepared a similar petition wh. will be very generally signed. Genl. Smith, who is now there, writes that the Treaty has gained many Friends, that they are next to unanimous in favor of its execution, that Annapolis is likewise unanimous, & that he thinks that Nine tenths of the State are for carrying it into Effect.6 He adds that a memorial has been drawn up and signed by most of the respectable People in Baltimore, approving the Presidents Conduct in refusing the Papers; that he thinks a counter memorial could be obtained, but that he has discouraged it, seeing the necessity of unanimity at the present Crisis. He returns tomorrow or next Day & will be zealous for the execution of the Treaty.
Van Cortland7 will leave this place on Wednesday. Would it not be well to prepare a Reception for him which may return him in favor of the Treaty. His Friends may be induced to act upon his Mind, which balances, so as to decide it.
R King
ALS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress[@LOC].
1. This letter concerns the efforts of supporters of the Jay Treaty both in and out of the Government to secure adoption by the House of Representatives of legislation for the implementation of that treaty. For an account of the struggle in the House over this legislation, see the introductory note to H to George Washington, March 7, 1796.
2. As Monday fell on April 18, King was mistaken in dating this letter April 17. In JCHW description begins John C. Hamilton, ed., The Works of Alexander Hamilton (New York, 1851–1856). description ends , V, 630, this letter is incorrectly dated "1795."
3. See H to King, April 15, 1796.
4. See H to King, April 15, 1796, note 6. The bills for carrying into effect the treaties with Spain and the northwest Indians were introduced in the House on April 18 and passed on April 20 (Annals of Congress description begins The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States: with an Appendix, Containing Important State Papers and Public Documents, and All the Laws of a Public Nature (Washington, 1834–1849). description ends , V, 1025, 1094–95). The bill to appropriate funds for implementing the Algerian treaty was introduced on April 20 and passed on April 22 (Annals of Congress description begins The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States: with an Appendix, Containing Important State Papers and Public Documents, and All the Laws of a Public Nature (Washington, 1834–1849). description ends , V, 1095, 1140).
5. The petition of Philadelphia merchants, which was drawn up at a meeting on April 15, 1796, "at the Coffee-House,… at twelve o'clock, John Nixon, Esq. in the chair," reads: "That they have waited, with anxious expectation, to see the necessary measures adopted by your honorable House, for carrying into operation the Treaty concluded between the United States and Great-Britain, and are now seriously alarmed least the measures should be further delayed or entirely omitted.
"Under that impression, they deem it incumbent on them to represent, That property of the Merchants of the United States, amounting, upon a moderate computation, to more than five millions of dollars, has been taken from them by the subjects of G. Britain, the restitution of which, they verily believe, depends, in a great measure, upon the completion of the Treaty on our part.
"Independent of this immense sum, they have embarked the principal part of their remaining fortunes in vessels and adventures, the safety of which will, as they apprehend, be materially affected by a refusal or neglect on the part of the United States to comply with stipulations so solemnly entered into. Besides their particular interests as Merchants and Traders, they feel an interest, in common with their fellow-citizens of other descriptions, in the preservation of Peace, on which the prosperity of this country depends; and they should deem themselves wanting in that spirit and independence which ought ever to characterize freemen, if they forbear, on so interesting an occasion as the present, to express their wishes and expectations. They, therefore, with all due respect for the Representatives of the people of the United States, beg leave to recommend, that no partial considerations of policy may influence their decision on this important question; but that the Faith, the Honor, and the Interest of the Nation, may be preserved by making the necessary provisions for carrying the Treaty into fair and honorable effect." ([Philadelphia] Gazette of the United States, April 16, 1796.) The petition was received by the House of Representatives on April 20 and read on April 21, 1796 (Journal of the House description begins Journal of the House of Representatives of the United States (Washington, 1826). description ends , II, 518). Ten committee members were also appointed at the meeting in Philadelphia to correspond with merchants in other towns and cities of the United States and with the western counties of Pennsylvania. The committee members were: Thomas FitzSimons, Joseph Ball, Walter Stewart, George Latimer, Samuel Sterett, Israel Whelen, Robert Waln, Joseph Anthony, Samuel Breck, and Francis Gurney (Gazette of the United States, April 18, 1796).
6. Samuel Smith, a Baltimore merchant who had been appointed a brigadier general of militia in 1794, was a Democratic member of the House of Representatives. He initially opposed the appropriations for the Jay Treaty, but on April 22, 1796, he announced that he would support the treaty because "it would tend to restore harmony and unanimity to our public measures" (Annals of Congress description begins The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States: with an Appendix, Containing Important State Papers and Public Documents, and All the Laws of a Public Nature (Washington, 1834–1849). description ends , V, 1157). See also Rufus King to H, April 20, 1796.
7. Philip Van Cortlandt was a Republican member of the House of Representatives from New York, who first opposed and then supported the implementation of the Jay Treaty by the House. On March 24, 1796, he voted in favor of Edward Livingston's resolution that the papers concerning the negotiation of the treaty should be laid before the House (Annals of Congress description begins The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States: with an Appendix, Containing Important State Papers and Public Documents, and All the Laws of a Public Nature (Washington, 1834–1849). description ends , V, 759). He continued to vote with the Livingston faction on the question of whether or not Washington's refusal should be referred to a Committee of the Whole (Annals of Congress description begins The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States: with an Appendix, Containing Important State Papers and Public Documents, and All the Laws of a Public Nature (Washington, 1834–1849). description ends , V, 762), and he supported Thomas Blount's resolutions of April 6 (H to Washington, March 7, 1796, note 21; Annals of Congress description begins The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States: with an Appendix, Containing Important State Papers and Public Documents, and All the Laws of a Public Nature (Washington, 1834–1849). description ends , V, 771), concerning implementation of the treaty (Annals of Congress description begins The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States: with an Appendix, Containing Important State Papers and Public Documents, and All the Laws of a Public Nature (Washington, 1834–1849). description ends , V, 1291). It was suggested at the time that his defection came less from any new-found conviction concerning the treaty's merits than from the wish to placate his Westchester constituents. See John Beckley to DeWitt Clinton, April 11, 1796 (ALS, Columbia University Libraries).
King, Rufus
"To Alexander Hamilton from Rufus King, 17[–18] April [1796]," Founders Online, National Archives, accessed April 11, 2019, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-20-02-0072. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 20, January 1796 – March 1797, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1974, pp. 121–123.]
From Hamilton to King [15 April 1796]
All correspondence between Hamilton and King


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Last night Wilko Johnson played down our street
How blimmin' cool is that?
Norwich Blues Festival happened yesterday at the waterfront, and what a damned fine event it was. It was a fairly loose interpretation of the blues for some acts but it was mostly enjoyable all the same. The first act on was a duo from Doncaster called Rita Payne. Great music/singing and witty repartee between songs. I need to investigate them a bit more. I kind of think they'll blossom and grow. Check them out as they are well worth a listen!
Rita Payne
Another act I was well impressed with was Connie Lush and Blues Shouter who came on just before Wilko. Connie I think in musical terms comes under the category of 'good time gal'. There's no way you can stand still when Connie and the band are on. In stage presence and giving it her all she reminds one of George Melly. I mean that in a very flattering way I might add. Connie is a true blues diva. She can't 'alf belt them out. It was a fantastic set, great musicians and proper blues!
Connie Lush giving it what for
The Waterfront was heaving. It must have been a capacity crowd; certainly I've never seen it so full. Then the moment we'd all been waiting for, and a moment I never thought I'd see Wilko Johnson and his band took to the stage. The great man looked tired, which is hardly surprising, but as soon as he started playing he changed instantly; attacking his guitar like a thing possessed; a highly animated aficionado of rocking R&B. He ripped into much of his own work plus a few classics one after another. There was no let up. This man has a stage presence that is like no other. He still does his trademark walk back and forth. He still has the staring wide eyes. He still plays a mean and furious guitar. He even mimicked Chuck Berry on one of his songs. It's a glib and easy remark to make because it's so often been said but that really was one of the best performances by anyone that I've ever seen. Wilko Johnson is a rare talent. A guitar genius. And it was a concert that I'll never forget. Thank you Wilko. You made a lot of people very happy last night.
Labels: blues, music, norwich, r&b, waterfront, wilko johnson
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Real Housewives of New Jersey fans were shocked last fall when reports surfaced that mom of three Melissa Gorga was previously employed as a stripper — a claim she and her former boss vehemently denied. On Sunday's episode — centered around the annual Posche fashion show — viewers learned just how those rumors began.
"We're going to a fashion show, which historically doesn't end well, but we're going into it on the heels of a huge blowout. The recipe is not a good one," Caroline Manzo predicted early on during Sunday's show. The Posche 2010 runway show, which concluded with a fiery spat between Giudice and her cousin, Kathy Wakile, who challenged the way Giudice parented her daughters.
Reuniting with Posche's owner, notorious pot-stirrer Kim D., while getting her makeup and hair done pre-show, Giudice, 40, was introduced to Angelo Vorhees, a man who said he once managed Gorga, 33, at Lookers Gentleman's Club in Elizabeth, N.J.
As Kim D. prodded Vorhees for details about Gorga's alleged past as a stripper, Giudice was horrified, but admitted that he confirmed her suspicions about Gorga's one-time career. "I don't f–king want to hear it," Giudice sniped to Kim D. "[Me and Melissa] are in a good place."
Later, during the runway show, Vorhees appeared again, this time confronting his former "employee" Gorga. "I don't know where I know him from but I know his face," Gorga said just before the episode's end credits rolled.
Larry Guarino, the man who actually did hire Gorga at Lookers — as a bartender! — confirmed to Us Weekly after the fashion show that Vorhees had little to no contact with Gorga to begin with. And while Giudice may have attempted to comfort her sister-in-law during the fashion show, a source tells Us Weekly she was in on the set-up. "[Teresa] was trying to embarrass Melissa and imply she used to be a stripper. All the other [cast members] thought it was wrong of Teresa," argues the insider, adding that Gorga confronted her sister-in-law about a set-up and asked why she didn't warn Gorga of Vorhees' presence.
Confirms the source: "The girls were like, 'If Teresa's all about family… stop stirring the pot!"
Part two of the Real Housewives of New Jersey finale airs Sunday at 10 p.m. (EST) on Bravo.


The region of Le Marche is a food (and drink) lovers paradise! Whatever your preference, there really is an excellent choice of locally grown produce and the Italians love nothing better than sitting down to enjoy the freshest, home-grown food around. Tastes are simple but mouth-watering.
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Amazing thin, light pizzas, pasta and meat dishes. The house red is very good too, especially as it is only €3 per litre!
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Faith by Hearing was a series of podcasts produced by FBH International. It was created by Ron Hughes and Deborah Piggott. Together they explored a variety of topics and books of the Bible. In this series Ron and FBH board member Viji Roberts touch on some of the fascinating facts about God.


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David Rhodes will step down as president of CBS News after an eight-year tenure and be replaced by veteran producer Susan Zirinsky, CBS announced Sunday night, a maneuver executives and anchors alike no doubt hope will end an era of turmoil at the famous news division. Zirinsky will become the first female chief in the storied history of a unit whose journalists have included industry titans like Edward R. Murrow, Fred Friendly and Walter Cronkite.
"The media is intensely scrutinized every day in this country, but what matters most is that we hold ourselves to the highest standards possible," acting CBS CEO Joe Ianniello said in a note to staffers Sunday. "With this in mind, we called upon Susan and look forward to the next chapter for CBS News. In the coming weeks, Susan will be determining the needs of the organization and her executive team." Zirinsky will start her duties in March.
In a note to employees, Rhodes said he had decided to try something new. "The world we cover is changing, how we cover it is changing, and it's the right time for me to make a change too," Rhodes said, noting that he would serve for a time as a senior advisor to both Ianniello and CBS News.
Under Rhodes, CBS News expanded into new digital territories and placed more emphasis on its roots as a trusted hard-news outlet, refashioning the network's morning show and launching streaming-news outlet CBSN. But the ouster of Charlie Rose in late 2017 after allegations were raised of unwanted sexual advances opened a new era of uncertainty at the news unit, which became the subject of a corporate probe. Rhodes had no connection to those accusations, but they threw CBS News into tumult. Meanwhile, ratings have slipped at "CBS This Morning," CBS Evening News" and "Face The Nation," all of which have had new anchors put in place in recent months.
Ianniello made the decision to replace Rhodes with Zirinsky after finding out Rhodes hoped to try something different, according to a person familiar with the matter. Rhodes' contract was believed to be coming up sometime in February.
In Zirinsky, CBS News has a veteran who is respected by senior executives across the industry. A CBS News employee since the weeks of the Watergate break-in, she even served as the inspiration for Holly Hunter's high-standards news producer in the 1987 film "Broadcast News."
At present, she is the senior executive producer of "48 Hours" and oversees CBS News breaking news specials. But over her career, she has had a hand in everything from "39 Days," a recent documentary looking at the movement that formed in the aftermath of shootings in Parkland, Florida, to "9/11,″ a documentary on the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that included the only footage of the first plane going into the north tower of the World Trade Center and of activity inside the Trade Center before the towers fell.
"I have been honored to work closely throughout my career with great CBS News journalists," said Zirinsky in a prepared statement Sunday. "This may be a new role, but the mission is the same: deliver quality, in-depth journalism and engaging storytelling. CBS News has an incredible legacy to build on. The public's interest today for news and information is intense, and CBS News is uniquely positioned to expand its reach."
Not everything she had done has been so serious. She has also produced a primetime special that looked back at David Letterman's career and was executive producer of two specials for Tyra Banks' "America's Next Top Model."
Zirinsky has in the past also expressed a willingness to experiment. In 2014, she tried to counterprogram NBC's Olympics coverage with a two-hour "48 Hours" that focused on the plight of a New Orleans marching bands made up of schoolchildren. The key factor behind that, she told Variety at the time, was to find the best way to show what her staffers could do: "The creativity and power of people I work with allows me to take chances and push the envelope."
Even before she takes on new duties, Zirinsky has a list of heady tasks ahead of her.
She had been in the running to take over as executive producer of "60 Minutes," a role that seems increasingly likely to go to Bill Owens, who currently serves as executive editor at the storied newsmagazine. Owens was put in charge of the show after the ouster of Jeff Fager, the program's most recent executive producer. Some staffers had alleged Fager tolerated a tough culture at the program, but he left CBS after responding harshly to a text message from a CBS News reporter doing a story about his tenure at the network.
She will also have to fill the top producing role at 'CBS This Morning," which will be vacant upon the departure of Ryan Kadro; look for ways to bolster viewership at "CBS Evening News" and "Face the Nation"; and fend off new international muscle growing at NBC News, which will work more closely with Sky News of Europe as parent Comcast digests its recent acquisition of majority control of European satellite broadcaster Sky PLC.
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Girls basketball teams gaze ahead to district tourneys
Pat McCann | News Herald Executive Sports Editor
Granted, the first day of the District 1-5A girls basketball tournament was nearly a week away, but as of early Wednesday afternoon the matchups had not been established.
That was necessitated by a three-way tie for second in the five-school district. What was apparent on Wednesday was that top-seeded Bay awaited the winner of Tuesday�s play-in game in the second semifinal on Friday evening.
Otherwise, West Florida is preparing to open the tournament on Tuesday against the No. 4 seed, expected to be determined by a coin toss that would slot Arnold, Rutherford and host Gulf Breeze into their respective games.
Championships in all seven districts involving area schools will be 7 p.m. local time on Saturday.
District 1-1A being hosted by Poplar Springs had a similar logjam to 1-5A with four teams finishing with identical district records. Most tournaments begin on Tuesday evening, the lone exception District 3-1A being hosted by Ponce de Leon that begins on Monday.
Mosley expects to be closer to full strength than any time in the past month when it competes in 2-6A at Niceville. The specter of unbeaten Choctawhatchee provides the backdrop for that grouping.
�I think they had a couple of close games when they went down South and played, but its going to take a superior game if we meet up with Choctaw to win,� Mosley coach Steve Canfield said.
The Dolphins, 18-5, open against Fort Walton Beach at 5:30 p.m. Friday. Four of Mosley�s defeats, two each to FWB and Choctaw, came during district play.
�Both times we�ve played Fort Walton it�s been close,� Canfield said. �We�re getting Hazel White back, that�s going to be a big help. And recently we were missing Kiana Yangson with a concussion. We�ll have eight varsity bodies and two JV girls up so we can scrimmage.�
The District 1-5A tournament being hosted by Gulf Breeze has the possibility of some games played in Bay County. That would be the result of Arnold, Bay or Rutherford providing an all-Bay County matchup and the trip west being waived.
Walton appears to be the frontrunner in three-school District 1-4A with a bye into the championship game, but a number of the Rural Classification districts could be very evenly contested.
Chipley and Holmes County earned the byes into the semifinals in the 2-2A draw at Freeport and defending state champion Ponce de Leon has shown signs of being vulnerable recently in the 3-1A elimination that it will host and be favored to win.
The schedule:
District 2-6A at Niceville� Tuesday: Niceville vs. Crestview 5:30 p.m. Friday: Mosley vs. Fort Walton Beach 5:30 p.m., Niceville-Crestview winner vs. Choctawhatchee 7 p.m. Saturday: Championship 7 p.m.
District 1-5A at Gulf Breeze� Tuesday: West Florida vs. No. 4 seed 6 p.m. Friday: No. 2 seed vs. No. 3 seed 5 p.m., play-in game survivor vs. Bay 6:30 p.m. Saturday: Championship game 7 p.m.
District 1-4A at Walton� Friday: Pensacola Catholic vs. Marianna 7 p.m. Saturday: Championship, Pensacola-Catholic-Marianna winner vs. Walton 7 p.m.
District 1-1A at Poplar Springs� Tuesday: Laurel Hill at Poplar Springs 7 p.m., Bethlehem at Milton Central 7 p.m. Thursday: Laurel Hill-Poplar Springs winner vs. Paxton 6 p.m., Bethlehem-Milton Central winner vs. Malone 7:30 p.m. Saturday: Championship game 7 p.m.
District 1-2A at Freeport� Tuesday: Baker vs. Jay 6 p.m., Northview vs. Freeport 7:30 p.m. Thursday: Baker-Jay winner vs. Chipley 6 p.m., Northview-Freeport winner vs. Holmes County 7:30 p.m. Saturday: Championship 7 p.m.
District 1-3A at Ponce de Leon� Monday: Cottondale vs. Vernon 6 p.m., Graceville vs. Wewahitchka 7:30 p.m. Friday: Cottondale-Vernon winner vs. Sneads at 6 p.m., Graceville-Wewahitchka winner vs. Ponce de Leon. Saturday: Championship 7 p.m.
District 1-4A at South Walton� Tuesday: Liberty County vs. Franklin County 4 p.m., West Gadsden vs. Port St. Joe 5:30 p.m., Bozeman vs. Blountstown 7 p.m. Friday: Liberty County-Franklin County winner vs. South Walton 5:30 p.m., West Gadsden-Port St. Joe winner vs. Bozeman-Blountstown winner 7 p.m. Saturday: Championship 7 p.m.


On behalf of Major Randy Hartt and Major Tracie Hartt, I would like to express my appreciation for you contribution to the Boys & Girls Club Capital Campaign. Your dedication and support will directly benefit the Boys & Girls Club members and their families. From the bottom of my heart "Thank You"


Historical buildings are not only a conservation of architectural features; they are a representation of identity and heritage in a fast-changing world. More importantly, they have proven to be sites for innovation. Singer-collector Hins Cheung has embraced a special bond with heritage building and cultures of Hong Kong: residing in colonial heritage properties; taking over operations of Hong Kong's oldest analogue recording studio; running a restaurant that pays tribute to a legendary fine-diner showcasing theatre-style decor with a dose of the nostalgic past—and all of these have inspired him to embark on a new path in music creation. Hosted by Yu Ka Sing, Assistant Professor at Faculty of Architecture of the University of Hong Kong, the conversation has invited Cheung and Yeung to share the influence of heritage in their life and music while exchanging opinions on urban conservation and culture in Hong Kong.
Free admission. Advance registration is required for the conversation.
Yu Ka Sing is a Registered Architect and Authorized Person in Hong Kong. Prior to his graduation with Distinction to his MSc (Conservation) degree from The University of Hong Kong (HKU), he focused his professional practice in the field of architectural conservation through the consultancy he founded in 2010, Substance Lab Limited. Today, he has accumulated over 40 conservation research, planning and construction projects, ranking as one of the most professionally active conservation practitioners in Hong Kong. In 2017, he was appointed the first Assistant Professor of Practice in the Division of Architectural Conservation Programmes (ACP), Faculty of Architecture, HKU and assuming the Directorship of ACP's BA(Conservation) programme and the Common Core Course.
Hong Kong male pop singer, lyricist, song writer and record producer. In 2003, his debut year, Cheung was awarded the Most Promising Male New Artist Gold Award. Subsequently, he had also been awarded many song and music composition awards. In 2015, Cheung won the Popular Male Singer Awards from Radio Television Hong Kong, Commercial Radio Hong Kong, Metro Radio Hong Kong and Television Broadcasts Limited. In 2017, Cheung received a master's degree and an Honorary Doctorate in the London College of Music, United Kingdom and SABI University, France respectively in recognition of his music accomplishments. Cheung has published 47 albums in total, amongst which the "My 1st Collection" album in 2007 set a record that no other local singer has broken so far—not only was it the Best Selling Cantonese Album, but also it is the most recent Cantopop album attaining the status of Platinum Record in Hong Kong.
Winnie Yeung is currently Head of Heritage of The Jockey Club CPS Limited (Tai Kwun: Centre for Heritage and Arts). She is in charge of devising heritage and community exhibitions, interpretive showcases and education programmes at the revitalised Central Police Station compound to celebrate the rich heritage significance of the site, raise awareness on cultural heritage conservation and foster community attachment.
Previously, Winnie was the heritage manager for the UNESCO-awarded Tai O Heritage Hotel and participated in other heritage projects in Hong Kong and Singapore. She specialises in heritage interpretation, education and community engagement. Winnie is a trained architectural conservationist with a Master's Degree from the Architectural Conservation Programme at The University of Hong Kong. Prior to entering the field of heritage conservation, Winnie was a journalist for publications like "South China Morning Post" and "HK Magazine", covering a variety of topics including arts and culture, and local news.


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The Timeline of GHC
Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia across five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, Dallas, and Douglasville. GHC offers a number of areas of study with associate degree and bachelor's degree options both in the classroom and online.
Please take a moment to enjoy this visual representation of the history of the college through the decades:
Temporary Location
Floyd Junior College in Downtown Rome
In fall 1970, Floyd Junior College opened in temporary offices in downtown Rome. The college's 19 original faculty members taught 545 students.
The First President
Start of a legacy
David B. McCorkle was appointed as the first college president.
Floyd Campus Opens
The college gets a campus
Students were welcomed back from winter break at the new 233-acre Floyd campus on U.S. Highway 27.
Nursing program begins
In the fall, the college's new nursing program began with 100 students enrolled under Belen Nora's leadership.
Students Publishing
Exploring news and creativity
The first issue of the Old Red Kimono was published in April and the first issue of the Six Mile Post appeared in May.
FJC Graduates
First major graduation ceremony
In June, Floyd Junior College held its first major graduation ceremony with 47 students receiving associates degrees.
The College Grows
Expansion and accreditation
Fall enrollment broke 1,000 students for the first time. The college began developing cooperative programs with Coosa Valley Technical Institute, now Georgia Northwestern Technical College. In December, the college received initial accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Charging Ahead
Teaching the region
The college's Department of Public Service expanded its continuing education offerings with conferences, institutes, workshops, seminars, and training programs that served students from 24 Georgia counties and 4 states.
Teaching Teachers
Serving diverse populations
A program in deaf education was implemented to offer education and training for paraprofessionals seeking careers in the nearby Georgia School for the Deaf.
Gaining Notice
Six Mile Post wins awards
In March, the Six Mile Post won its first awards from the Georgia Press Association.
To Protect and Serve
Regional Police Academy forms
The FJC Regional Police Academy was established in July.
A new library building was constructed and opened to students. The F-Wing was added to the Administration Building, which included classrooms, offices, and a solarium. A health sciences annex was added to the Academic Building.
Reaffirmed
FJC's accreditation confirmed
In December, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools reaffirmed Floyd Junior College's accreditation after the completion of the college's first self-study.
Pavilion Opened
The pavilion on Paris Lake opened in May after two years of planning, offering a dock for use by the local community.
Record Graduation
143 students graduate
At the spring graduation, a record breaking 143 students received associate degrees, a number that would not be reached again until 1991.
A decade of learning
Floyd Junior College celebrated its tenth anniversary.
Forever Growing
Campus gymnasium completed
The 24,925-square-foot physical education and gymnasium complex was completed in the fall.
FJC Alumni Group formed
The Floyd Junior College Alumni Group was formed.
Historical travel
The Division of Social Science offered the first Washington-Williamsburg trip for students in June.
Tower Hour
10th annual celebration
The college held its 10th annual Tower Hour, a fun spring celebration for students and faculty filled with activities, games, and food.
Popular student activities included participation in intramural sports, the College Bowl team, and student clubs, such as the Health, Physical Education, and Recreation club.
Wherefore art thou?
Alabama Shakespeare Festival
The college led its first weekend trip to the Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery, Alabama.
A Special Day
Floyd Junior College Day
The Rome City Commissioner proclaimed February 14th "Floyd Junior College Day" and the college celebrated paying its 20-year mortgage in full.
Adding On
Expanding the gym
In the spring, construction began on an addition to the gymnasium that would include the exercise room.
FJC reaccredited
FJC was reaccredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Students.
Name Changer
Dropping the "Junior"
After the Board of Regents announced that no units of the University System should use the words "junior" or "community" in their names, Floyd Junior College became Floyd College in July.
Leading the state
In the fall quarter, the Floyd College became the first unit of the University System of Georgia to institute a required computer literacy class.
Floyd College + North Metro
The college began a partnership with the new North Metro Technical Institute, now Chattahoochee Technical College, in Acworth and began offering classes at the Etowah Education Foundation in Cartersville.
Expanding Campus
Administrative / McCorkle Building
Construction began on a 1,300-square-foot addition to the Administration Building, now the Dr. David B. McCorkle Building.
The college began offering an associate degree program in Dental Hygiene.
31 years of service
Dr. McCorkle retired on June 30, 1991, after 31 years of service.
100% pass rate
The college announces that 100% of the 1991 graduates of the ASN program passed their licensure exam on their first attempt.
Acting President
Dr. Trimble appointed
Dr. Richard Trimble was appointed acting president of Floyd College.
New Leadership
Dr. Cundiff selected
Dr. H. Lynn Cundiff was selected to serve as the college's second president in November. A formal inauguration was held for Dr. Cundiff in May.
Computers were installed on every faculty desk and email service became available throughout the campus.
RESA Building
The 12,000-square-foot Northwest Georgia Regional Education Services Agency, or RESA, Building was dedicated in April by Governor Zell Miller on the Floyd campus. The building housed technology training centers, computer labs, and model classroom for training teachers in classroom technology use.
The college acquired the former East Rome Junior High facility in downtown Rome, now called Heritage Hall, and began offering classes there for the winter quarter.
A Quarter Century
Floyd College turns 25
Floyd College celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary with a year of activities including a cookout with fireworks, races and tournaments, and a founder's day celebration.
Honoring Dean Walraven
The Academic Building, also known as the B Building, was renamed the Wesley C. Walraven, Sr. Math and Science Building for the college's first Dean of Students.
A new Floyd College site was opened on Gilmer Street in Cartersville with classrooms, labs, offices, and a bookstore.
Floyd College in Haralson
FC began offering classes in Haralson County, first at Bremen's City Hall and then at the former Waco Elementary School facility and received reaffirmation of accreditation by SACS.
The Instructional Technology Project
Laptops for all
The Board of Regents approved the Instructional Technology Project (ITP) and FJC became the only two-year college in the United States to pilot such a project. Through the ITP, every student enrolled in the fall 1997 quarter was provided a laptop computer and given access to computer programs, internet, email, and library collections throughout the state. During the winter quarter, the students began leasing laptops.
Online Options
In the summer quarter, the college began offering online classes.
No More Quarters
FC enacts semester system
Floyd College began the academic year on the semester system.
Charger Cards
One card to rule them all
The Charger Card debuted in the fall semester, allowing students to use a single as card as their college ID, their library card, to make bookstore purchase, use the copy machines, and more.
A.S.N. program wins award
In the spring, the A.S.N. program was awarded the Regents Teaching Excellence Award.
Lakeview Building Opens
The Lakeview Building opened on the Floyd campus, featuring classrooms, an art gallery, and auditorium/exhibit hall with stadium seating.
Change in leadership
Randolph Pierce takes the helm
Dr. Cundiff left the college in August and Mr. Robert Watts served as interim college president until the Board of Regents named Dr. J. Randolph Pierce the third president of the college in June.
USG eCore program
The college became one of the first five institutions in the USG eCore program.
New Cartersville Campus
The college broke ground on a new Cartersville campus on Route 20, just west of I-75 in July 2002. The first campus building was designed to include classrooms, laboratories, offices, and a large library.
Accelerated Transfer
The Accelerated Transfer Program for Floyd College students began at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton.
2+2 Early Childhood Ed
UWG partnership
A new 2+2 early childhood education program was established through a partnership with the University of West Georgia, allowing UWG students to take classes on the Floyd campus.
The dental hygiene program won a Teaching Excellence Award from the Board of Regents.
Renovated labs, new clinic
Dental hygiene and nursing students returned for the fall semester to newly renovated labs, as well as a new dental hygiene clinic, at the Heritage Hall site.
Georgia Highlands College
Floyd College no more
In the fall, the college changed its name from Floyd College to Georgia Highlands College to reflect the regional nature of its service area.
GHC classes offered
Fall semester classes began being offered in Marietta on the Southern Polytechnic State University Campus, now part of Kennesaw State University.
Open for Classes
Cartersville campus dedicated
GHC dedicated the new Cartersville campus, which opened for classes in the fall.
New campuses, new programs
The nursing program expanded from Heritage Hall to the Acworth site to accommodate more students, and the UWG early childhood education program began offering a master's degree on the GHC Floyd campus. New healthcare degrees programs were offered in cooperation with Darton College.
Cartersville Grows
Surpasses Floyd Campus enrollment
Enrollment at the Cartersville campus continued to grow, surpassing that of the Floyd campus for the first time in the fall semester.
Alerts via Text
Students sign up for GHC Connect
Students are able sign up for GHC Connect, a service that allows them to receive important weather and safety alerts automatically via text message.
Ever-growing
The college opened its Paulding site in the fall in Dallas, offering a 2+2 program with Kennesaw State University. In Douglas County, the college taught classes in modular units at Chapel Hill High School.
30,000 Square Feet
Douglasville site opened
A new 30,000-square-foot Douglasville site opened on Stewart Parkway for the fall semester.
Go Chargers!
Athletic program announced
In April 2011, GHC announced a competitive athletic program at the request of students.
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing approved
In May, the Board of Regents approved the creation of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. With this, GHC became a state college.
Changing Leadership
Dr. Watterson steps in
Dr. Pierce retired in December 2011 and Mr. Robert Watts again served as interim president until Dr. Renva Watterson assumed that position in May.
Brother 2 Brother
The college won its first Brother 2 Brother Chapter of the Year Award.
GHC promoted to a Level II institution
SACS promoted GHC to a Level II institution, giving approval for baccalaureate degree offerings.
Cartersville Expanding
Student center opens
The Cartersville campus's second building, a 55,000-square-foot student center, opened in the fall.
The men and women's basketball teams had their first seasons.
RN to BSN bridge program begins
The Registered Nurse-to-Bachelor of Science in Nursing bridge program enrolled its first students in the fall.
The college's baseball and softball teams had their first seasons.
New Bachelor's
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene approved
The Board of Regents approves a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree.
New President
Dr. Donald J. Green
Dr. Donald J. Green was appointed college president and assumed his duties in September.
Championship team
The men's basketball team won the 2015 NJCAA Regional 17 Championship and advanced to the NJCAA National Championship Final Four.
Baccalaureate Graduates
GHC awards bachelor's degrees
In May, 21 students became the college's first baccalaureate graduates when they received their B.S.N. degrees.
Building Degrees
New bachelor's degree options
The Board of Regents approved the creation of a Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Healthcare Management and a Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
Top Honors
GHC awarded for excellence
GHC takes top honors at the Chancellor's Annual Service Excellence Awards.
GHC enrollment tops 6,000
GHC sees fifth consecutive enrollment increase. Enrollment tops 6,000 students.
GHC held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new academic building at the Cartersville site. The event recognized the start of construction on the $17.7 million project. The 52,000-square foot building opened in Fall 2018. It was designed by the Stanley Beaman & Sears architecture firm and finished construction in June.
Student Savings
Eliminating costs
GHC saves students nearly $4 million by eliminating textbook costs, and continues to save students on average $2 million a year.
Affordable degrees
GHC added to '30 Most Affordable Nursing Degree Programs' in the country list.
GHC constructs mobile augmented reality sandbox for elementary school and a larger stationary unit for the college.
State Award
Acclaim for food pantry
GHC's food pantry earns state award at the 25th Annual Georgia College Counseling Association Conference.
Always Expanding
Funding for Paulding site
GHC granted funding for renovations at Paulding site to expand degree and program offerings.
New academic building in C'ville
More than 300 people attend GHC's Ribbon Cutting and Open House for new academic building in Cartersville.
Best in State
Best online 2-year degree
GHC listed for best online two-year degree in Georgia.
GHC's economic impact approaches $180 million.
Charging strong
High enrollment
GHC continues to hold second highest enrollment among state colleges in Georgia.
Celebrating fifty golden years at Georgia Highlands College.
Next decade


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Q: How to maintain a downloading progress of list view item in Xamarin Forms I am using ListView that contains item template to show book information with download button ( Contains Image of book, Title, Author and button to download book).
Need to show download progress while click download button of each book. I have managed progress value in separate class and used that separate class object to maintain progress of each book in collection. Like below,

When scrolling the page download progress value for downloading books becomes null. For example in the above screenshot, download progress value shown null when scroll the view. Could you please suggest on this?

A: I was thinking that you may set a scroll listener to your listview, and if the listview is being scrolled, make your ProgressBar gone.
But if you don't want to do this, you may try implement a "ViewHolder" design pattern, this can possibly solve your issue. Because

A ViewHolder object stores each of the component views inside the tag field of the Layout, so you can immediately access them without the need to look them up repeatedly.

Please refer to Tips & Tricks for Highly Performing Android ListViews to implement the "ViewHolder" design pattern for your ListView and don't forget to set tag to each item view.

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Aromatic nose with outstanding aromas of ripe black fruits such as blackberries and figs. Aromas of crème de cassis meld with mild notes of leather and dark chocolate, which are very characteristic of Syrah from Colchagua. The palate is well balanced with rich acidity, incredibly smooth tannins, tremendous structure, and generous volume.
The vineyards that give rise to the Montes Alpha Syrah are located in two very representative zones in the Colchagua Valley—Apalta and Marchigüe. These two areas have soils of granitic origin in different degrees of decomposition and highly varying amounts of clay, depth, and organic matter. Leaves are pulled from around the Syrah bunches after veraison to encourage good ventilation.
55% of the wine was aged for 12 months in first, second, and third-use French oak barrels.
A fine and delicate syrah with chocolate, spice, meat and pepper character. Medium body, light tannins and a juicy finish.


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Q: webpack: how do you resolve a file into the directory where the import is defined? I am using webpack to get specific files available in an aws lambda runtime, for this webpack is configured to include certain imported files in the build directory. I can make this happen by using the webpack >5 asset/reource functionality. What i want to do however is have the files that i import be put in the same directory as where i define the import.
for example when i have a situation like below:
- folder
-- folderX
---- handler.js

and inside handler.js i import
import 'wsdl/WebService.wsdl'

then i want this file to be output in the same folder as handler like below
- build
-- folderX
---- handler.js
---- wsdl
------ WebService.wsdl

this way i can read the file in the lambda runtime.
so ive been doing this.
output: {
    filename: '[name].js',
    libraryTarget: 'commonjs2',
    path: resolve(__dirname, 'build'),
    pathinfo: false,
    assetModuleFilename: '[path]/[base]'
  },
  mode: isProd ? 'production' : 'development',
  module: {
    rules: [
      { test: /\.ts$/, loader: 'ts-loader', options: {transpileOnly: true} },
      {
        test: /\.(wsdl|xml)$/,
        type: 'asset/resource',
      }
    ],
  },

which results in
- build
-- folderX
---- handler.js
-- wsdl
---- WebService.wsdl

i need the wsdl folder to be inside the same folder as the handler however. Is there any way to achieve this by using another name similar to [base] or [path]?

A: ok i found the answer on my own there is a lot of custom configuration availbale in the output.assetModuleFilename option, so what i ended up using was the following function.
const resolveWsdlInCurrentRuntime: Configuration['output']['assetModuleFilename'] = (pathData) => {
    return join(dirname(pathData.runtime.toString()), '[path]', '[base]');
}

  output: {
    filename: '[name].js',
    libraryTarget: 'commonjs2',
    path: resolve(__dirname, 'build'),
    pathinfo: false,
    assetModuleFilename: resolveWsdlInCurrentRuntime,
  }


Many herbs are useful medicine for summer headaches, and the combined selection will help you to overcome all the symptoms associated with this type of indisposition.
Rosemary is a stimulant that increases blood flow to the head, so it is an excellent remedy for common headache in seniors. It also helps purify the mind. Put a sprig of rosemary in a cup of water and boil it before drinking.
A medicinal decoction of rosemary can cure a headache resulting from stress or tension.
Lavender revitalizes your nervous system, while at the same time promoting relaxation. To get rid of a headache, flowers can be prepared as a tea by adding a teaspoon of this plant to a cup of boiling water and infusing liquid for five minutes before drinking. You can also add flowers to the water in your bath.
Linden flowers are very effective in all types of headaches in the elderly, as they affect the nervous system. Lipa has a calming and soothing effect. You can use linden flowers or leaves to make an infusion for treating headaches by soaking them in a liter of water for a few minutes. Strain and drink throughout the day.
This ancient Chinese medicine is widely known as a health tonic and is used during detoxification and as a support for the immune system. It lowers high blood pressure in seniors and relieves headaches that cause both infection and stress. Green tea can be purchased almost everywhere. Green tea can also be used to minimize tension and stress.
This grass, fragrant, spreading the delicate aroma of lemon, supports your body, relieves nausea and indigestion, promotes lifting of the spirit and lowers blood pressure. Lemon balm is often used in perfumery to give citrus flavor and make emotions more intense.
Coriander is used to treat a wide range of ailments and acts as a stimulant and refreshing agent. It is also a mild antiseptic. Add coriander leaves to foods, such as soups and salads, to treat the digestive system, as poor digestion is also quite common in older adults and can cause headaches.
Seeds can be ground to powder. You can treat a headache by mixing a quarter of a spoon of coriander powder in a cup of hot water with a teaspoon of honey added to taste.
About Supplemental Health Coverage: Senior citizens who're 65 & over must utilize 2020 Medicare Supplement Plans via https://www.2020medicaresupplementplans.com offered by private insurers to cover coinsurance.
As a senior you probably know, there are options to Original Medicare to choose from and one of those are Medicare Advantage Plans. Nowadays, most seniors prefer to go with an advantage plan over Medicare since they'd have more coverage and extra benefits. In spite of this, you are going to have a difficult time on deciding which insurer or what level of coverage to go with it haven't done your research. Regardless of whether you are concerned about your medical costs of the future or just the ones you are going through now, learning about advantage plans to replace your Medicare will be a terrific idea.
Who Sponsors Medicare Advantage Plans?
You have got to understand that all insurers in the United States are structured around making money. As a result, they are only agreeing to take on the risk of seniors medical bills because they think that they can make a profit, they are accepting that sort of risk on the basis that they will make much more money than they have got to spend. Ordinarily, the federal government assists in funding the advantage plan, through the premium that is paid by the Medicare recipient, as well as the premium that is paid directly to the company. In these situations, the insurance company will most probably end up generating revenue simply because they're able to designate deductibles and excess charges to its consumers and also have access to specialists to invest those funds.
With Medicare Advantage Plans you've got so many additional benefits to taking advantage of, as mentioned above, additional coverage that you will not find with traditional Medicare. Again, this consists of prescriptions, dental coverage, and vision care. Regardless, in order to utilize some of these benefits, the insurer might require you to get a referral from your primary doctor, plus you are going to have to go with a doctor within their network. As you shop for a Medicare plan you are going to realize that insurance companies are going to charge a much higher premium for those additional benefits, you can save on this through buying a plan with less covered services.
Did you know Medicare features coverage in different ways? Thinking of Medicare, people think of Original Medicare, the government program that includes Part A Hospital Insurance and Medical insurance Part B. However, you may wish to consider other plans of Medicare. For instance, you may be avail the benefits of Part A and B through Medicare Advantage plans that is Medicare approved. Medicare Advantage plans, refers to the Part C Medicare program that offers alternative ways to avail Part A and B Original Medicare coverage, but for the hospice care. There are few Medicare Advantage plans that include extra benefits such as prescription drug coverage, for instance, routine dental services or some regular fitness programs. These are additional benefits few examples that the Medicare Advantage plans offer and these are not the benefits coming with the Original Medicare.
The Original Medicare also does not cover the prescription drugs, for instance, Part A and B Medicare does not cover medications taken at home. Fortunately, the Medicare Advantage plans mostly include the coverage of prescription drug and so the Medicare benefits can be availed with just one policy. If you need a Medicare Advantage Prescription plan, there is an insurance plan offering the coverage for prescription drugs. Bear in mind that each Medicare Advantage plan even for prescription drug plan has a list covering the drugs. The fact is that it may also change any time, but do not worry you will get the notice, when changes take place. Medicare Advantage plans are provided by private companies that are into Medicare contract, thus, each plan has an individual premium. As you get enrolled in United Healthcare medicare supplement plans, you are expected to be having the Medicare program such that you are paying the Part B Medicare premium monthly. Ensure your Medicare services are administered and covered by a single policy.
How to qualify for Medicare Advantage plans?
There is Part A and B Medicare coverage with you.
You reside in an area that offers Medicare Advantage plans you wish to enroll.
You are not having critical diseases such as kidney failure or transplant.
Cost of Medicare Advantage plan?
Buy Medicare Part A and Part B both.
In case, you have bought Medicare Advantage Plan, you can easily apply for Medigap insurance plan. You should make sure that you leave your Medicare before your Medicap policy starts to reap its benefits to highest standards.
You need to pay a monthly premium for Medigap policy to a private insurance company. Additionally, you pay the Part B premium along with the monthly premium that you pay to Medicare.
Medicare policy is for individual buyer. If you and your spouse both want to purchase Medigap coverage, you both have to buy these policies separately.
Always purchase a Medigap policy from a reliable, prestigious and licensed insurance company.
Almost all standard Medigap policy is renewable even if you have serious health problems. Your insurance company cannot cancel your Medigap policy as long as you are playing its premium.
Any Medigap policies sold after January 1, 2006 are prohibited to include any prescription drug coverage. In case, you do not have prescription drug coverage, you can join Medicare Prescription Drug plan.
It is illegal to sell you a Medigap policy that you have Medicare supplement plans.
Medicare Supplement plans undoubtedly are very good investment. Medigap policies don't cover long-term care, including vision, dental care, hearing aids, eyeglasses and private-duty nursing. Go to https://www.medicaresupplementplans2020.com/ Comparemedicaresupplementplans2018.com/ for more information.
Before making any further investment into Medigap, you should research well, and understand whether or not turned to be great asset. However, it is worth noticing that Medigap policies generally don't cover long-term, care, vision, or dental care, hearing aids and more. Before starting of your Medicare plans, you may want a complement Medigap policy. You might decide to switch a Medicare Advantage Plan that offers prescription drug coverage.
What does Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans cover?
Best Medigap plans in 2018 are purchased through private insurance companies and not federally-administered. Thus, they are free to sell them at their own costs making the price of this plan very variable throughout the country. The price also varies depending upon the location. Some companies tend to offer discounts on such plans time to time, to increase the consumption of this plan. Furthermore, each company is subject to their own pricing models which lead to varying costs. Hence, it is advisable to directly contact your preferred choice of company regarding this matter.
What is the eligibility for Medicare Supplement Plans?
You must be following the Original Medicare Plan.
You must avail both Part A and Part B of Medicare.
You must be above the age of sixty-five. If not, you must have legal permission in case of suffering from end-stage renal disease or qualifying disability.
Your doctors will be same as that of your Original Medicare Plan. Thus, specialist approved by your company in the Original Plan will also be your doctor after availing the Medigap Plan.
Are there any changes in Medicare Supplement Plans for 2019?
Apart from the discontinuation of Plan F, there don't seem to be any other significant change in the Medicare Supplement Plans for 2019. It's always a good idea to purchase this plan in the year before, so that you can know and predict any changes that can be incurred in the future. We hope you found these helpful.
Part B Medicare premium: This generally as per Medicare Advantage plans is expected to be paid as premium. There may be additional premiums also charged in this plan and in some, they may pay for the Part B premium as part payments.
Deductibles: The Medicare Advantage plans actually charge for their services a deductible and this includes outpatient, inpatient and prescription drug. The deductibles vary with each plan.
Copayments: The plans of MA charge copay for the visits of doctor instead of coinsurance 20% that you usually pay with Traditional Medicare. So, bear in mind that the plans of MA cannot charge you more copays that the Traditional Medicare especially for certain care such as skilled nursing facility, dialysis and chemotherapy care.
Out of pocket Maximum limit: The plans in MA include a limit as maximum for out of pocket expenses. It means the amount you pay from your pocket is capped yearly and this safeguards you from spending in excess even if you need more care or services. These limits are high and they cover deductibles and copays. Apart from this, bear in mind that the coverage rules are different with each MA plan.
The Medicare Advantage plans cover services on receiving from hospitals, doctors and pharmacies only when it is as per their plans network. Thus, before enrolling into any of the plans, ensure your providers or doctors are also a part of the network list and they are ready to accept the plans new patients. Remember, hospitals and doctors may at any time leave the plan, but at the same time you cannot do so. You have the option to leave the Medicare Advantage plans only in the enrolment period. This is the right time so that you do not incur a penalty. Learn more here https://www.medisupps.com/medicare-supplement-plans-2019/ The Medicare Advantage plans mostly offer the same cover of the Original Medicare. They will expect you to pay for few services. For instance, there are plans that require permission from the provider to offer the services or some plans need formal referral if you wish to see a specialist.Note: Buying a Medigap policy as an MA Plan supplement for cost-sharing cover is not possible as Medigap policies work only in association with Original Medicare.
Does Medicare Supplement Plans assist Seniors With Prescriptions?
Despite the good news that average Medicare Advantage Plan premiums will decline by four percent next year, there is worrying news for Medicare beneficiaries. According to a recent study by Avalere Health, branded drug co-payment was predicted to increase in 2012.
Co-pay is a certain amount that your health insurance contract may need to pay for a particular medical service or care. Take for instance, for an office visit, your health insurance could need a $ 25 co-payment or $ 35 for a prescription drug brand, the insurance company will typically pay for the balance needed to complete the fees.
Co-pay for preferred branded medicines will increase by up to 40 percent, while non-preferred branded medicines will increase by an average of 30 percent. Preferred branded medications are usually medications for which the prescription drug plan has negotiated a discount with the manufacturer. As far as preferred generic drugs are concerned, the copays remain unchanged. Non-preferred generics are expected to reduce their co-payments by 43 percent.
Medicare beneficiaries are also expected to pay a larger percentage of the cost of specialty medicines, which may exceed $ 1,000 per prescription. Specialized medicines include most of the more recent treatments for chronic diseases such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. New anti-cancer drugs that come as pills are also considered as specialized medicines.
Most Medicare Advantage Plans help with some, but not all, prescription drugs. The same goes for Medicare Part D. So you do not need an Advantage Plan or Part D Plan. Always check which medicines are covered under each plan.
Medicare announced in 2012 that Medicare Part D plan premiums would remain unchanged. The premiums are still around $ 30 a month. Based on the Avalere study, plans with the lowest monthly premium may not always be the best solution.
According to Medicare officials who read the study, the broad average prices of prescription drug plans do not determine what a single beneficiary will end up paying. Jon Blum, Deputy Medicare Administrator, said that one should not draw a general conclusion because the drug needs of each individual are individualized. You have to be aware of the particular plan and the drugs the person is taking.
Is overhaul in health care advantageous for seniors?
As Blum has emphasized, the Health Care Overhaul Act helps to save money for beneficiaries with high drug costs. For those who fall under Medicare's "Donut Hole" coverage gap, beneficiaries can receive a 50 percent discount on branded medicines. Approximately 47 million disabled people benefit from Medicare, and about nine out of ten beneficiaries have a prescription drug plan.
Medicare Part D plans have different coverages. The most widely used plan has five levels: preferred generics, non-preferred generics, preferred brands, non-preferred brands and specialty medicines.
Do You Need Medicare Advantage Plans?
Advantage plans are specifically designed to work in harmony with your original Medicare plan. These plans are not for everyone. In some cases, advantages may actually be a waste of money. The plans are used to pay for coverage that is not available through the original Medicare Plan.
The older you get, the more you may need a advantageary plan. At this point in your life, you may find that you do not need one. If you only go to the doctor for preventative treatment and only need to fill out a prescription once or twice a month, Medicare plans can actually lead to unnecessary expenses. This is especially true if you have Medicare Part A and Part B. You are required to pay a premium on Medicare Part B. Some policyholders already find this premium a bit expensive. If you do not need urgent medical attention, it is possible to suspend the idea of a advantageary plan.
These plans are designed to help those who need more medical coverage than others. The older you get, the more medical care you need. It is also very likely that you develop conditions that require frequent visits to the doctor and different types of treatments. These treatments may not be included in your original Medicare plan care. Here is where the additional insurance is needful.
Medigap insurance will help to cover the costs of your treatments and prescriptions. If you have the right additional insurance, you will end up paying very little from your pocket.
Because Medigap only covers the policyholders, couples can save money by having only a repayment plan. This plan covers the partner who really needs it. It is a good step if one partner is more prone to illness than another or is suffering a debilitating disease. It is not advisable to buy these types of plans "just in case something happens". At this stage, you're probably trying to save money instead of wasting it. It would be beneficial for you to sit down and see if you really need an additional plan before you buy one.
An efficient Medicare Advantageal Insurance is very economical, but it is completely unnecessary to have double coverage. Individuals who are at least 65 years of age and enrolled in Medicare can be fully covered by purchasing a regular Medigap plan or by enrolling for an advantage plan.
If you or one of your family members has a serious illness or accident, is the current coverage sufficient to cover the treatment?
What is the likelihood that you or one of your family members will have a serious illness or serious accident?
Overtime, would it be of value to enroll for the best Medicare advantageal insurance?
Can Telemedicine Improve Medicare Advantage Insurance Care?
Telemedicine is not for the Space Station, but it aims to get into communities where there is less access to specialists, such as rural areas. Imagine talking to your doctor "face to face" without having to go to his office. This means that you no longer have any problems getting wheelchairs in the van or finding roads that have been cleared of snow in the winter to meet your doctor's appointment. If you are in a small town, it may also mean that you do not have to travel through the state to see the nearest specialist.
What does telemedicine offer you if you qualify for Medicare? The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have already proposed new guidelines for the increased use of telemedicine. Seniors and people with disabilities are the ones who benefit most from the increasing use of technology medications.
Mobility often gets harder with age, but with video conferencing, you can still "see" and talk to your doctor without risking a fall when traveling to a doctor's office. Even in rural areas with little access to specialists, Medicare and Medicare advantage plans can offer you more options in healthcare.
You may have heard that our aging population is expected to increase demand on the current healthcare system. With telemedicine, cities that are having difficulty recruiting skilled workers can also get in touch with specialists in urban settings.
Thanks to telemedicine, the Lister Clinic can now connect patients to a specialist within two months via videoconferencing. This is only about half the time needed for a personal appointment with a specialist.
This new approach makes Medigap Insurance even more valuable. You'll probably find that Medicare does not pay for all of your healthcare costs. Medicare pays only 80 percent of a pre-approved fee for medical services.
Dr. Magnuson uses video conferencing to see and hear his patients as if he's in the room with them. This technology can connect professionals from urban centers with rural physicians, and their patients can get the care they need when they need it. Even more noteworthy, however, the technology allows surgeons to perform "remote operations" via remote-controlled robots.
Many rural hospitals already have some form of telemedicine, but the growth of telemedicine technology is expected to continue.
Just as telemedicine bridges the gap between patients and specialists, Medicare Advantage Insurance eliminates the financial barriers that have separated people from the health care they need.
In case you haven't already, Medicare Excess Charges is a term you want to get familiar with a.s.a.p.
Among the components of Part B Medicare are the excess charges. These are applied whenever a senior who's protected with Part B Medicare decided to visit a doctor or receives treatment from a facility or hospital which doesn't allow Medicare patients. If the facility you're visiting does not accept patients with Medicare & the approved sum for your Medicare service is less than the one they charge from their patients, then the hospital or physician can claim Medicare excess charges. Meaning, you might be asked to pay the difference.
Quite a few doctors accept patients with Medicare so there are very few seniors who might need to pay the excess amount. Nevertheless, we want to mention that it might happen.
After understanding what Medicare Excess Charges are, it is important to make yourself aware of the various ways that can help you save hundreds or at times even thousands of dollars on these charges.
Even in case you are yet to encounter these fees yourself, it's wise to stay on top of such matters since these things continue to change from time to time.
Pick a hospital or physician who only bills rate suggested by Medicare.
Consider Medicare Supplement Plans which can help you pay for excess charges associated with Part B. Both Plans G and Plan F Supplemental Plans can help you cover these excess charges.
Get yourself aware of the Medicare Advantage policy. Part C plan under Medicare can be a good substitute to your basic Medicare since it features the same coverage under original Medicare along with a few additional benefits.
Medicare Part C plans provide PPO & HMO plans.
*Certain laws may prevent doctors from charging the amount they desire for the treatment and other check-ups.
If your chosen doctor does not accept patients with Medicare, they won't be able to charge over 15 percent of the amount suggested. Thus, it prevents the doctors or medical facilities from overcharging their patients with services which would normally cost a lot less.


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Insights Association honors Broad marketing faculty member
By Chelsea Stein
Michael Brereton — fixed-term faculty member, executive in residence and leader in the global marketing industry — has received a lifetime recognition of distinction from the Insights Association. On Nov. 13, the industry group announced its inaugural class of Laureates, the highest level of merit in its new Insights Professional Certification program, including Broad's Brereton among the honorees.
Michael Brereton, fixed-term faculty of marketing
"It was quite a surprise and a tremendous honor to be recognized like this alongside other leaders, many of whom I have always considered to be pillars of the marketing research industry," he said.
Brereton was previously CEO of Maritz Research, the 12th largest research firm in the United States at the time, before bringing his expertise to MSU. He was the founding chair of the Master of Science in Marketing Research advisory board and has been guest lecturing in the program since its launch in 2011. Starting in 2015, he's been teaching full-time, as one of many former industry leaders who guide students in this Broad program.
As a peer-nominated Laureate, Brereton is recognized as an outstanding member of the insights community, with a distinguished career marked by meaningful contributions that have advanced the profession overall.
"Michael Brereton's selection as an honoree in the IPC Laureate class illustrates his expert leadership, extensive knowledge and the highest respect earned from C-level and senior executives within the marketing research industry," Jessica Richards, MSMR program director, said. "He has blazed a trail of excellence inspiring countless marketing research professionals for the entirety of his career and is a remarkable leading professor for MSU MSMR academics."
"Just as rewarding is how this recognition perfectly dovetails with the reason I was attracted to join the Broad faculty in my retirement from the business," Brereton added. "This recognition states that 'Laureates agree to lead by example in the areas of ethics and integrity, serve as mentors to less experienced colleagues and students and fulfill the role of ambassador for the industry.' To me, that's what our MSMR program is all about.
"Through this program, we aim to create the preeminent experience for developing the next generation of leaders in the field of insights and analytics. So, for me, being part of the team here feels like a great fit."
In addition, Brereton is expected to stay involved in the insights industry through speaking, writing and contributing to the community dialogue, which should also be a natural fit.
This industry recognition is not only an honor for Brereton but also Broad's program overall, showcasing its highly respected, top-ranked status as a leader in marketing research education.
Richards said, "Our client-centric program provides practical skills and knowledge to students with a variety of professional experience and backgrounds at full-time or part-time pace (in-person or 100% online formats), ensuring graduates a bright future in the marketing research, consumer insights and analytics career paths."
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