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Disaster relief: Obama, Romney differ on federal role
By Tom Cohen, CNN
Mitt Romney surrogate Chris Christie praises President Barack Obama's response to Sandy
The superstorm focuses attention on the role of government in disaster relief
Romney advocates a state-led approach, but his campaign promises enough funding
Obama emphasizes federal, state and local cooperation
Washington (CNN) -- When Chris Christie praises President Barack Obama as "outstanding" and "incredibly supportive," you know something extraordinary has occurred.
Obama updated on Sandy; praised by Christie
In this case, it was once-in-a-lifetime Superstorm Sandy, which caused the outspoken Republican governor of New Jersey to declare a state of emergency and seek federal help for widespread devastation.
Interviewed Tuesday on NBC, Christie described Obama's response as "outstanding," and he told CNN that the president had been "incredibly supportive and helpful to our state."
"This is much more important than any election," Christie told CNN's "Piers Morgan Tonight."
Obama has "been outstanding to deal with on this and I look forward to seeing him tomorrow so he can see for himself what this hurricane has done to my state," Christie said Tuesday night.
Such effusive praise from a frequent Obama critic and strong supporter of Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney put the campaign magnifying glass on a key election issue -- the role of the federal government -- a week before the November 6 vote.
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It also focused attention on how Romney would handle such a disaster if he were to defeat Obama in what is expected to be a very close election.
On Tuesday, the GOP candidate showed little inclination to address the matter. At a campaign event changed to a storm relief effort in Ohio, Romney ignored shouted questions by reporters on whether he supported the Federal Emergency Management Agency's role in disaster relief.
Instead, he focused his remarks to supporters who donated relief supplies for storm victims on how such efforts contribute to meeting the overall need.
"We won't be able to solve all the problems with our effort this morning," Romney said, adding "one of the things you learn in life is you make the difference you can, and you can't always solve all the problems yourself."
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Democratic critics of Romney and his running mate -- conservative House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin -- argue their proposals to cut government spending and provide broad tax cuts without generating more government revenue will end up harming the economy and increasing the federal deficit.
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In particular, the Obama campaign challenges Romney's contention that increased economic growth from the tax cuts combined with shifting current federal responsibilities to states, the private sector and humanitarian agencies and charities can balance the budget.
Last year, Romney argued at a Republican presidential debate in New Hampshire that cutting federal spending should be based on prioritizing what is absolutely necessary and shedding the rest.
Asked by moderator John King of CNN if disaster relief efforts should be turned over to states, Romney said that "every time you have an occasion to take something from the federal government and send it back to the states, that's the right direction. And if you can go even further and send it back to the private sector, that's even better."
"Instead of thinking in the federal budget, what we should cut -- we should ask ourselves the opposite question. What should we keep?" Romney added. "We should take all of what we're doing at the federal level and say, what are the things we're doing that we don't have to do? And those things we've got to stop doing, because we're borrowing $1.6 trillion more this year than we're taking in."
King cut in to ask if Romney was referring specifically to disaster relief, a topic in the news at the time following a deadly Joplin, Missouri, tornado, and Romney continued: "We cannot afford to do those things without jeopardizing the future for our kids. It is simply immoral, in my view, for us to continue to rack up larger and larger debts and pass them on to our kids, knowing full well that we'll all be dead and gone before it's paid off. It makes no sense at all."
Romney: States should handle emergency management
With then-Hurricane Sandy bearing down on the East Coast on Monday, Romney's debate comments from 16 months earlier became a topic of political discussion, and the Romney campaign issued a statement in response.
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"Gov. Romney believes that states should be in charge of emergency management in responding to storms and other natural disasters in their jurisdictions," said the statement by spokeswoman Amanda Henneberg. "As the first responders, states are in the best position to aid affected individuals and communities, and to direct resources and assistance to where they are needed most. This includes help from the federal government and FEMA."
Henneberg added another sentence to the statement Tuesday, saying that "a Romney-Ryan administration will always ensure that disaster funding is there for those in need. Period."
Opinion: Sandy shows why we need FEMA
Craig Fugate, administrator of the emergency management agency, told reporters Tuesday that the agency had $3.6 billion remaining in its disaster relief fund. The agency works with state and local authorities as well as the American Red Cross and other agencies to help disaster victims rent temporary housing, repair their homes, get loans to cover small business and farm losses, as well as assisting in cleaning up storm debris including hazardous materials.
Vice President Joe Biden, meanwhile, said Tuesday that the federal response to Sandy was "working like it's supposed to," and he highlighted to reporters in Ohio what he described as unprecedented cooperation between city, state and federal authorities and agencies.
A White House statement also emphasized such cooperation, noting Obama spoke by phone with a host of Republican and Democratic governors and mayors from states affected by the storm.
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Romney has made political dysfunction in Washington a target of his campaign, blaming Obama for what he calls failed leadership in being unable to forge a deficit reduction deal with Republicans.
Democrats blame Republicans for what they contend has been an unwillingness to compromise, and the focus on cooperation Tuesday by Obama and Biden appeared to be aimed in part at demonstrating the administration's ability to get things done.
The question of the size and scope of the federal government is at the heart of both campaigns.
Obama and Democrats argue that entitlement programs such as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid are vital to the social contract to provide contributing citizens with basic needs, and that government also has a role to play in education and technological development while providing services such as national defense and disaster relief.
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Republicans, driven by the party's conservative wing, call for immediate steps to erase the chronic budget deficits and mounting federal debt that they say imperil national security and stability. They want to shrink the size of government and reduce taxes while reforming entitlements by partial privatization, reducing and delaying some benefits and other steps.
Sensitive issues such as disaster relief generally play to the advantage of Democrats and their support for government benefits, especially in a time of crisis when images of suffering victims dominate the airwaves.
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Obama has avoided any direct political talk in recent days as the huge storm approached the Eastern seaboard, canceling campaign events and focusing his attention on the administration's response. In statements Monday and Tuesday on the storm and its aftermath, he emphasized the need for a collective response while also making sure to point out the federal role in relief efforts.
"We've been able to get over 1,000 FEMA officials in place, pre-positioned," the president said. "We've been able to get supplies, food, medicine, water, emergency generators, to ensure that hospitals and law enforcement offices are able to stay up and running as they are out there responding."
He also sounded a main campaign theme by ensuring those hit hardest by the storm that his administration and the entire nation were with them.
"This is a tough time for millions of folks across the Eastern seaboard, but America is tougher and we are tougher because we pull together, we don't leave anybody behind, we make sure that we respond as a nation," Obama said.
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At about the same time he spoke, the White House announced that Obama will travel to New Jersey on Wednesday "where he will join Gov. Christie in viewing the storm damage, talking with citizens who are recovering from the storm and thanking first responders who put their lives at risk to protect their communities."
While the president and one of Romney's top supporters will be photographed together responding to disaster, Romney is scheduled to be in Florida for three campaign events.
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CNN's Rachel Streitfeld, Kevin Liptak, Tom Watkins and Mike M. Ahlers contributed to this report.
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A great pair of headphones can make all the difference in producing quality studio recordings and overall listening satisfaction. This goes especially for home recording environments where proper acoustically treated rooms are less common, often limiting the accuracy of open air speaker systems. For most people, the highest quality listening experience available at home is a pair of good studio headphones.
It's not really a coincidence that most musicians also love listening to music, and these are great for that too. So we've also added information relevant for your listening pleasure as well. There are quite usable Cheap Studio Headphones under $100 available but when you consider all the use you'll get out of them and your likely investment in other music gear, then it makes sense to get a really good pair. We've set our price range for headphones in this guide at $100 to $500 to focus on higher quality while remaining affordable for most music lovers.
Studio headphones come in two types. Closed back studio headphones are designed to keep the sound 'in' which is required for monitoring when recording with a mic. Open back studio headphones are designed for mixing and mastering and they tend to offer the most accurate frequency response. We've divided the guide into two sections to provide you with the best of each type.
Closed back headphones are designed to stop sound from leaking out which is essential for monitoring when recording a track ("tracking") to prevent audio leaking into the mic. They're also good at passively keeping sound out which is useful in loud environments such as for DJ'ing.
For listening these are the best style of headphones for situations were you don't want to annoy others around you such as on public transport, in the office or even at home. Their ability to block out external noise allows you to focus on the music but does tend to isolate you from your environment.
Traditionally the design of closed back headphones has lead to a sound that appears to come more from 'inside your head' which many appreciate but it's potentially not as 'natural' sounding as open back alternatives. The frequency response can be somewhat uneven due to the sound being closed in, particularly at lower frequencies. However designs have improved over the years and the headphones in this list have good to excellent frequency responses and some are regarded as having quite a good 'soundstage' too.
The ATH-M50x is an improved version of the ATH-M50 from Audio-Technica, with a detachable cable as an extra feature. These headphones are well suited to studio environments and home recording. They have circumaural earcups for sound isolation purposes and a foldable design for portability. These headphones are also ideal for DJ monitoring and casual listening.
The majority of reviewers found these headphones had great sound quality. When it comes to frequency response, it reproduced strong low frequencies that are not too overpowering to very clear highs without any distortion nor sibilance. Apart from their sound quality, they have a solid build with an ergonomic design that fits well for most. Since they are foldable and have a detachable cable, they are quite portable. Musicians and sound engineers have used these headphones in outdoor settings, such field recordings, and found it to be very durable even with some mishandling.
Some users with big heads find the clamping force a bit tight. Since they have a metallic build for the sake of durability, some also found them heavier than similar-sized headphones. Isolation may be an issue if the volume is increased by more than 50%.
Because of their full-bodied sound, these are great to use as reference headphones and monitoring, as well as for listening at home.
The DT 770 Pro are reference headphones made for applications in the studio or in an open environment. From low to high range frequencies, they reproduce sound with precision in situations where you play back or monitor recordings. They also have a robust spring steel, soft padded and adjustable headband built for sturdiness. These are the 250 Ohm version which is best suited to use with higher end pro audio gear and the manufacturer also recommends this version for mixing. There are also 32 and 80 Ohm versions which are more suited to mobile devices and home studio/listening respectively.
Comfortable was one of the aspects mentioned by most users. Their comfortable cushion earpads and lightweight build were factors that made these headphones capable of letting users wear these headphones and listen for long hours. Sound quality also plays a huge part with a clean and crisp frequency response from basses to high dynamic ranges. One user mentioned that he used it to fix minuscule details, such as boosting or cutting certain frequencies, which makes them a complementary tool for monitors.
Even with the comfort factor, some users found these not to be portable enough since they don't fold and their cable isn't detachable.
At a reasonable price point, these are great monitor and reference headphones for recording and a fine choice for casual listening as well.
The DT 150 are studio headphones that offer maximum noise isolation, ideal for referencing or monitoring in professional environments. With a wide and extended frequency response, they provide an accurate reproduction of playback of your recordings. Their distinctly rectangular design coupled with an impedance of 250 Ohms makes these better suited to studio and home use rather than listening out in public.
Even with its sturdy and bulky construction, these headphones are quite lightweight and comfortable enough to wear for long hours. They provide great isolation, also allowing different shaped ears to fit well because of their square-like ear cups. In terms of sound quality, they provide a very wide soundstage, great reproduction of detailed instruments and the response is quite balanced. They also have exceptional noise attenuation as mentioned by some reviewers.
Some reviewers found issues in having leatherette earpads not being comfortable, although these are easily replaceable.
Considering the value outweighing the price, these are great to use for recording and monitoring purposes.
The SRH1540 have an extensive soundstage, making them ideal as reference or monitor studio headphones and even a compelling option for mixing and mastering. They were designed with Alcantara ear pads for providing sound isolation and a fully adjustable and lightweight headband, which makes them comfortable for extended studio use. They were also developed with aluminum alloy and carbon fiber construction for an even more durable construction. At 46 Ohms impedance they're also well suited for use with mobile devices in addition to pro audio gear.
Reviewers and users rave about the sound quality of this one. The ultra low bass response is particularly praised along with natural sounding mids and non-fatiguing highs. In his MusicRadar review, Robbie Stamp mentioned the "high end is crystal clear and the transient detail is immaculate across the board - kick drum punches aren't pulled, reverb tails can be picked out in a dense mix, close vocals fill your head and, most importantly, the slightest distortions are instantly noticeable". The material used to construct the ear pads of these headphones is fairly breathable, which contributes to the comfort factor. Since the headband doesn't have a bulky construction, these headphones are also light enough to not weigh down on the wearer's head. It's worth mentioning that a lot of sound engineers found them very durable.
Some reviewers feel that that the noise isolation is only average, perhaps as Shure have focused on sound quality. Some users mentioned that the earcups provided for limited adjustments, which may affect whether the headphones sit well on your head.
Nevertheless, these quality headphones are a great investment for professional studio applications, home recordings and portable audiophile bliss.
Open back headphones have the advantage when it comes to producing the most accurate frequency response which is why they are recommended for mixing and can even play a role in mastering. Short of a pair of high end speakers in an acoustically treated room this is the best sound that most people will have access to at home. These headphones will generally sound clear, natural and spacious with a great 'sound stage' especially when it comes to the bass frequencies.
This comes though at the cost of leaking quite a bit of sound out of those openings so they aren't suited to recording with a mic or listening in public places. Even at home you may want to consider whether the other members of your household really want to hear you tweaking the mix all through the night. Also in loud environments these will let external sound in so they're not suitable for DJ'ing.
The DT 990 represents the best rated open-back studio headphone you can get for under $200. Some of these headphones' features include their robust and soft padded headband, along with their cushion ear pads for maximum comfort. They provide pleasant bass and precise trebles when it comes to frequency response. In addition, they come with a single-sided coiled cable with a gold-vaporized 1/8 inch (3.5mm) stereo jack plug and a 1/4 inch adapter, which is useful for switching from studio use to casual listening.
Users praised its open and clear reproduction of sound, along with excellent stereo imaging, decent soundstage, and detailed high-frequency response. Additionally, the bass response of the DT990 Pro was very tight and present. Even with a plastic construction, the build quality overall is durable and built to last. There are also a number of users with small heads who find these headphones comfortable and easily adjustable.
A few reviewers found the mids were a bit recessed and others also mentioned they found the trebles to be a bit harsh at a high volume. These are quite big headphones which may be an aesthetic issue for some.
For its price and value, these headphones are a great choice at a reasonable price for mixing or casual listening to music that brings out the bass parts in songs.
The ATH-R70x showcases transparent aluminum honeycomb-mesh housings that provides an accurate and natural open-back sound. Their built-in magnets and magnetic circuit design reproduce low and high frequencies accurately, as well as reducing distortion. Additionally, their light-weight yet robust construction, fabric earpads and improved wing support provides comfort for long hours of listening.
Audio-Technica have been producing professional studio quality headphones and the ATH-R70x are no exception. The wing and paddle mechanism for the headband provided convenience and comfort for users with narrow heads. Additionally, many users mentioned it was quite lightweight. When it comes to the sound quality, the soundstage gives an open, spacious and airy sound with great width and depth. Many users were impressed that they were able to hear the details of each instrument in the mix. The bass response extends quite accurately down to even the lowest frequencies. The mids and trebles were also fairly balanced as well. In his Sound on Sound review, Sam Inglis described the high frequencies to have "a definite high–frequency lift, but on most material it manifests itself much more subtly as a soft, airy, understated presence rather than a brash treble boost". He goes on to say "The bass is excellent: deep, clear and even, and slightly forward without ever sounding unbalanced or overpowering. The mid–range, meanwhile, seems pure and uncoloured, albeit slightly recessed and soft."
With an impedance of 470 Ohms these going to shine the best with a higher level of output so pro studio gear or a dedicated headphone amplifier is recommended. Some users have reported they sound good even on mobile devices but this is not the intended use.
These are excellent high-quality headphones to use generally for mixing.
Sennheiser HD 600 are designed for professional studio engineers and audiophiles alike. They feature a circumaural design with open metal mesh earpieces that deliver a more natural, spatial and accurate sound. They also have optimized magnets for dynamic and wide frequency response, and for the purpose of minimizing distortion.
Audiophiles, professional sound engineers, and enthusiasts gave feedback on how clean and neutral sounding these headphones were when it comes to sound quality. From smooth highs to clear lows, a lot of them were pleased with the accurate and transparent frequency response. Some also mentioned the mid-range response and stereo imaging were also exceptional. When it comes to first impressions when worn, some reviewers found the the initial clamping force and pads were stiff at first but they became comfortable over time. The overall build is quite sturdy and reliable.
Despite the sturdy construction of the overall headset, there were a few reviewers that found the cable to be thin and fragile. Replacing it with a sturdier cable was no problem though. Some of them recommended its best to use a headphone amp since they require a lot of power to get louder volumes.
Overall, these headphones are recommended for professional studio applications such as mixing, reference mixing, and mastering.
The SRH1840 are open-back headphones made for mastering or critical listening. They have matched neodymium drivers for smooth and accurate frequency responses. Built with an aircraft-grade aluminum alloy yoke and stainless steel grilles, these headphones are both lightweight and durable. The headband also has a padded and ergonomic design for extra comfort. This is the lowest impedance open-back headphone we are recommending coming in at 65 Ohms. So it is well suited for use with home consumer gear and even mobile listening.
Many users were impressed with the SRH1840's sound quality. These headphones were able to produce a good balance between the high, mid and low frequencies. They were able to reproduce instrument timbre with great accuracy, clarity and detail when used for mixing, monitoring or listening to different genres of music. With their simple and ergonomic design they were seen to be very comfortable.
Some users found the headband and ear cups allowed only minimal adjustments and it's not foldable enough to be portable.
These are great alternatives to monitor speakers for mixing and mastering different kinds of music.
Sennheiser HD 650 are developed based on the HD 600, along with improved features. Aside from their lightweight aluminum voice coils made for smooth transient response and magnet systems for minimizing distortion, they have elliptical designed ear cups that fit comfortably on ears. These also have a detachable cable that's made from highly conductive oxygen-free copper made for low handling noise.
Many experienced audio engineers said they have used these headphones to check their mixes for minuscule details due to their neutral sound. They provide an airy and wide soundstage that is nearly immersive. The bass, mids, and trebles are well balanced and it has a very flat response. In terms of comfort, the velour pads provided were very soft and most users experienced zero fatigue from listening for hours.
Since it requires a bit more power it is best to use a headphone amp to maximize their sound quality. Some users found it to sound thin when plugged into their portable device such as an mp3 player.
These are a great investment if you are looking for high-resolution headphones for referencing, mixing or high fidelity equipment.
As mentioned previously, closed back headphones are ideal for recording and monitoring because they prevent any sound leakage and block out external noise. They are also a better choice for listening to music in public places. On the other hand, open-back headphones are suited to mixing and mastering as they tend to have a more natural sound and even frequency response. However they allow a lot more sound to leak out and in so you may have to be more conscious of others around you when listening.
Manufacturers build headphones that have an extended range below and beyond the average levels of human hearing, which is from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz. It's highly suggested to look for headphones that provides as close to a balanced and neutral frequency response, especially for mixing and mastering. For monitoring this isn't quite as crucial as the performer usually isn't hearing a complete mix but it is still desirable to have the best sound possible.
Comfort is one of the essential features when looking for a pair of headphones, especially when you plan to use them for producing music or casual listening for long hours. All the studio headphones in our list are circumaural which means they fit around the ear. This is the most comfortable style for listening over longer periods of time.
If possible, you should be able to place the ear cups around your ears with the right amount of space for them to fit nicely. Ideally you shouldn't need to be at the end of the range of any adjustments allowed by the headphones. The earpad cushioning material should be soft enough for comfort and ideally allow some breathability. The weight of the headphones and headband can also have an impact after long hours of listening. Finally, another factor is having the right amount of clamping force so they sit comfortably and securely on your head without too much pressure.
Most quality headphones are made with durable materials that can last you a lifetime. But sometimes various parts such as the earpads can wear out over time. It's best to check if there are replacement parts available for the headphones you invest in and also check the manufacturer's warrantee.
Most headphones have a single sided cable attached to one ear cup. It's recommended to avoid really long cables since they can tend to get tangled. Also, having coiled cables provides useful flexibility. Some headphones have detachable cables which offer greater flexibility as they can be replaced with whatever length or type you need. They're also less prone to damage and can allow easier storage.
We looked at all the popular headphones between $100 and $500 designed for studio use that were available from major music gear retailers in the USA and entered them into our music gear database. We analyzed reviews and forum posts by users and experts and processed this information with the Gearank Algorithm to produce the scores out of 100 you see above. We then recommend the highest rated options in this guide. For more information about this process see How Gearank Works.


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Keeping Up With Changing Payer Policies
Erica Sprey
Payer rules are complex and constantly change, making them difficult to follow. Here's what your medical practice should watch out for.
There's absolutely no doubt that, as a physician, you have had personal experience with payer hijinks. Ask any doc; he's got plenty of examples. But bellyaching alone won't get your claims paid. It helps to have a clear, unbiased view of the types of payer red tape that cause the most troubles and to employ effective strategies to circumvent the worst payer traps.
Jane Siegel, an orthopedic hand surgeon, believes that most problems with payers are essentially universal across all practice types, but acknowledges these problems are heightened for smaller practices. She says her Nashville-based orthopedic practice, Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance, is better positioned than its smaller peers because of its size; it numbers 50 surgeons, and has an in-house billing department. But even it faces significant challenges when it comes to payers.
"So a big part of our central billing office is trying to figure out each insurance company - how they want you to bill for each procedure, will they consider bundling and kick back your claim? There's no uniformity, there's no way we can do one set of billing, one set of coding. [We have] to be specific to each insurance company," says Siegel.
If you'd like to get a better handle on your payer relationships, where do you start? Given the complexity of payer rules and insurance products, you might want to start with an overview of common payer hazards.
The types of difficulties that physicians and their practices experience with payers can be broken down in several broad categories, encompassing everything from contract negotiations to unannounced rule changes. Here are a few of the most troublesome hazards that plague practices and their billing staff:
RULE INCONSISTENCY
David Doyle is CEO of revenue cycle management firm CRT Medical Systems, which has been in business for 33 years and works with both private and government payers; and since the beginning of 2014, the new healthcare insurance plans sold through federal and state exchanges. Doyle believes that it is too early yet to quantify the impact of these new insurance plans, and notes that it is difficult to tease out claims data belonging to them because they are generally sold by major payers. "… I don't know when I'm sending claims in to Aetna whether it came through an exchange or the employer."
Irrespective of any one insurer, Doyle says the biggest problem in working with payers is the inconsistency of payer rules. "There isn't any requirement by payers to adhere to a set of rules, in terms of how they approve or pay claims. So when you move to one payer or the next, those rules are different," says Doyle. He also says the rules can be different depending on medical specialty or region.
Another difficulty that practices commonly encounter, says Doyle, is inconsistent methodology for submitting claims. Despite the fact that most claims are now submitted electronically, many payers require additional companion documents to support the claim, adding to the complexity of the claims process.
LACK OF COMMUNICATION
Medical billing consultant P.J. Cloud-Moulds, owner of California-based Turnaround Medical A/R Recovery, likens working with payers to a "game" where she applies her knowledge and persistence against obscure payer tactics. She can, however, see the other side of the coin, noting, "I'm not one to side with the insurance company, but they have their limitations. Often, it's software that doesn't work properly, or they are spread really thin."
Perhaps that accounts for hours-long phone calls waiting for a payer representative to clear up a problem with a claim? But that wait is definitely worth it, as Cloud-Moulds doesn't trust the information posted on payer websites. She says it is often outdated or just incorrect.
And there are times when payers communicate patient information that is patently false: for instance, telling practices that a patient's insurance plan has been terminated, when it hasn't. "We call the patient and say, 'Hey, did you get new insurance?'" says Cloud-Moulds. When the patient invariably says no, she says the insurance company is very lackadaisical in its response, "Oh yeah, that was our mistake. Sorry."
Oftentimes payers will state that they never received a claim; not until you contact them to track it down. Doyle estimates that 10 percent to 20 percent of the claims CRT Medical Systems processes fall into that category.
DELAYING OR DROPPING CLAIMS
If you work with medical billing long enough you come to know how long the typical turnaround time should be for each payer. Doyle says his company knows that after they submit a claim, it "should have a response from Blue Cross Blue Shield in 10 days, Medicare in 14 days, and let's say Aetna in 30 [days]." That's why he says it's imperative for practices to put a process in place to flag outstanding claims - some practice management systems do have that capability. However you track your claims, Doyle says, "When you know [it is late] don't let a claim sit there and, so to speak, languish."
Cloud-Moulds says, "There are a lot of nasty payers out there that will automatically deny [a claim] on the first pass," or randomly skip individual claims that are batched and submitted electronically together. So it pays to do your homework, and track down all outstanding claims.
CHANGING CONTRACT TERMS
"I think the most common frustration for physician groups has to be network contracts," says Siegel, who is also a board member of the Tennessee Medical Association. "Contracts allow insurance companies or payers to arbitrarily change fee schedules [and] payment policies; they can make changes that directly affect reimbursement during the contract period with little or no warning."
She adds that unlike the recent past, negotiating with payers has now become largely a "take-it, or leave-it" proposition. Many payers, like Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, hold a huge market share in the states they do business in. "Blue Cross Blue Shield, which is huge, [I estimate] makes up 70 percent of [my practice's] payer mix. And so you really can't drop Blue Cross," Siegel says. And these mega-insurers often are involved in state managed-care programs as well, like TennCare (Medicaid) in Siegel's home state. With such a choke hold on the insurance market, it is very difficult for physicians to selectively opt-out of individual plans within a payer's portfolio, and in some cases they have no choice, it's all or nothing depending on their contract. Siegel says her group has walked out on bad payers before, but that move "is incredibly inconvenient for our patients who have that insurance during the negotiation process."
*Looking for additional strategies for getting paid at your medical practice? Our experts offer eight tips to collect more of what you are owed. Visit bit.ly/tips-get-paid to see their advice.
It's not always easy to deal with insurance companies. It helps to know which areas are likely to cause the most trouble. Make sure you keep an eye out for these problem areas:
• Rule inconsistency
• Lack of communication
• Delaying or dropping claims
• Changing contract terms
Erica Spreyis associate editor for Physicians Practice. She can be reached at erica.sprey@ubm.com.
This article originally appeared in the April 2015 issue of Physicians Practice.

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Founded in 1989, by Burkinabe sculptor Siriky Ky, the symposium takes place on a site located about 35 km from Ouagadougou, in the province of Oubritenga. Invited sculptors create their works in-situ using granite from the site. Some works combine local granite and other materials such as metal.

The first iteration of the biennal symposium opened January 13, 1989, gathering 18 sculptors from 13 countries.

The tenth edition took place over twenty days in May 2012.

As of 2010, the legal status of the site was unclear, with overlaps and gaps in jurisdictions.

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We present a lookup table (LUT)-based inverse model for determining the optical properties of turbid media from steady-state diffuse reflectance spectra that is valid for fiber-based probe geometries with close source-detector separations and tissue with low albedo. The lookup table is based solely on experimental measurements of calibration standards. We used tissue-simulating phantoms to validate the accuracy of the LUT inverse model. Our results show excellent agreement between the expected and extracted values of the optical parameters. In addition, the LUT represents a significant improvement in accuracy at short source-detector separations (300 microm) and low albedo (approximately 0.35). We also present in vivo data from clinically normal and malignant nonmelanoma skin cancers fit to the LUT-based model.
We report noninvasive modulation of in vivo tumor radiation response using gold nanoshells. Mild-temperature hyperthermia generated by near-infrared illumination of gold nanoshell-laden tumors, noninvasively quantified by magnetic resonance temperature imaging, causes an early increase in tumor perfusion that reduces the hypoxic fraction of tumors. A subsequent radiation dose induces vascular disruption with extensive tumor necrosis. Gold nanoshells sequestered in the perivascular space mediate these two tumor vasculature-focused effects to improve radiation response of tumors. This novel integrated antihypoxic and localized vascular disrupting therapy can potentially be combined with other conventional antitumor therapies.
Gold nanoshells (dielectric silica core/gold shell) are a novel class of hybrid metal nanoparticles whose unique optical properties have spawned new applications including more sensitive molecular assays and cancer therapy. We report a new photo-physical property of nanoshells (NS) whereby these particles glow brightly when excited by near-infrared light. We characterized the luminescence brightness of NS, comparing to that of gold nanorods (NR) and fluorescent beads (FB). We find that NS are as bright as NR and 140 times brighter than FB. To demonstrate the potential application of this bright two-photon-induced photoluminescence (TPIP) signal for biological imaging, we imaged the 3D distribution of gold nanoshells targeted to murine tumors.


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Today was the annual visit to third graders to talk about dental care and then complete a quick exam!
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GST is a single tax on the supply of goods and services, right from the manufacturer to the consumer. The Essential oils and resinoids, perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations GST percentage in India is covered under the chapter 33 of HSN code. The GST tax rates for the Essential oils and resinoids, perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations are finalized and all the state and union territories are paving the way for the smooth rollout of the tax.
Every goods and service are rated with different GST tax rates. The GST Percentage for Essential oils and resinoids, perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations in India is fixed by the GST council. The above GST rate item wise list 2017 allows you to calculate the GST tax levied on Aluminium and articles thereof in India.


LEDs or Light Emitting Diodes can be an excellent choice for lighting your home, but there are a wide range of different LED light bulbs to choose from, so it is important to consider your choices carefully before you make your purchase.
LED light bulbs are a type of semiconductor. As electricity passes through them, they produce light energy. The chemicals which the LEDs and the surrounding bulbs contain will determine the color of the light that is emitted. The energy efficiency of LED light bulbs stems from the fact that they convert most of the energy that they use into light. With incandescent light bulbs, a lot of the energy is lost in the form of heat. This makes incandescent light bulbs far less energy efficient. The difference between the energy efficiency of incandescent and LED light bulbs can be huge. An LED light bulb can be as much as 90 percent more energy efficient than an incandescent bulb.
HQ LED light bulbs are modern and compact lights that offer excellent energy efficiency. HQ aims to produce brighter, more energy efficient LED bulbs for everyday use in the home. HQ LED light bulbs are carefully tested to ensure they will offer good value for money and keep working as long as possible.
HQ LED bulbs come in a range of different sizes, shapes, colors and styles, so you can find the right type of LED light bulb to light your home. You may be looking for light tubes, globe shaped bulbs, ceiling lights, spotlights or light strips, to create different types of lighting effects.
LEDs can be more environmentally friendly than either traditional incandescent light bulbs or the newer energy saving light bulbs, which are usually Compact Fluorescent light bulbs (or CFLs). A CFL bulb is more energy efficient than an incandescent light bulb, but it is still only about half as efficient as an LED light bulb. A 10 Watt LED light bulb can provide the same amount of light as a 20 Watt CFL bulb. An LED light bulb will usually save you about 80 percent of the energy that you would use with an incandescent light bulb.
Although CFL bulbs do offer some important advantages over incandescent light bulbs in terms of energy efficiency, which can help to reduce your energy bills and which can also offer some important environmental benefits, LED light bulbs can provide greater energy efficiency in combination with some other important advantages. LED light bulbs will reach full brightness immediately and they can be turned on and off frequently without experiencing any damage. They can also be a lot more attractive than CFL bulbs and they can be used in lights that use a dimming feature, unlike CFL bulbs.
LED light bulbs also do not contain the same toxic chemicals as CFL bulbs. This means that they are a much more environmentally friendly option when it comes to disposal. CFL bulbs contain mercury, which can be very harmful for the environment, so they can result in serious pollution problems during disposal.
LED light bulbs can last a lot longer than either incandescent light bulbs or CFL bulbs. You will enjoy the convenience of not having to replace your light bulbs as often, as well as the financial savings on the cost of buying new light bulbs. LED light bulbs are usually designed to last for 50,000 hours of use. A single LED light bulb can last as long as 25 conventional incandescent bulbs.
LED light bulbs do not usually experience a sudden failure, which can happen with other types of light bulbs. This can make an LED light much safer since it is very unlikely to fail suddenly when you need it most, for example when you are about to go down the stairs. When LED lights fail, it is usually through a gradual dimming, so that eventually they will lose enough of their brightness that they will need to be replaced. Typically, it can take between 35,000 and 50,000 hours of use for an LED light bulb to lose half of its original brightness.
The main disadvantage of choosing an LED light bulb rather than an incandescent or CFL bulb is that the initial cost of buying the bulbs tends to be higher. However, these higher costs are offset by the longer lifetimes of the bulbs, which means that they need to be replaced less often, and by the superior energy efficiency. Since they need to be replaced less often and because they can reduce your energy bills, an LED light bulb can end up being cheaper than the alternatives in the long-term.
If you want to use HQ LED light bulbs in your home, you will need to make sure that you have the right type of light fittings for these bulbs. It is possible to use LED light bulbs in many different ways, including as lighting strips, as the main ceiling lights in your room or in lamps. You can either install LED light fittings or use an adapter to convert an existing light fitting or lamp into an LED light.
HQ LED light bulbs come in a range of different shapes. Light bars and strips are ideal for creating atmospheric lighting. Spotlights are a good choice if you want the light to be focused in a particular direction. They are ideal for table lamps, tracked lighting and recessed lighting. Globe LED bulbs are the best choice if you want to light an entire room since they spread the light out over a wide angle. However, you should remember that if the light is being dispersed in this way, it will seem less bright, so you need to buy a more powerful bulb if you want to achieve the same brightness with a globe bulb as with a spotlight.
As well as choosing the right shape bulb, you will need to consider the color. In terms of color, you will probably be looking for a white bulb, although it is possible to find colored LED bulbs that produce lights of all possible colors. However, even if you are choosing a white LED bulb, you will find that there are a range of different options. These are usually referred to in terms of color temperature. Warmer lights produce a softer, yellower light rather like the sunlight at dawn or dusk. Colder lights produce a whiter or bluer light rather like moonlight. Cooler color temperatures of 5000 to 7000 Kelvin are suitable for outdoor use, while color temperatures of 2500 to 4000 Kelvin are better indoors. Cooler white lights will be brighter than warm white lights, even if they use LED bulbs of the same power. This is because the color temperature of the warm white light is created by a coating of phosphor on the bulb. This dims the light at the same time as changing the color.
As a bare minimum, you should ensure that you choose an LED light bulb that produces 50 lumens per watt. However, you will be able to enjoy a brighter light if you choose an HQ bulb that produces 75 or 100 lumens per watt. Using lumens rather than watts gives a better idea of the brightness of an LED light, which works very differently to the incandescent light bulbs that are measured using watts. Lumens are a measurement of the amount of light that is being emitted, while watts are a measurement of the amount of power being used by the light. A 100 watt incandescent light bulb typically produces about 1500 lumen of light.
A 3 watt high power LED bulb is comparable to an incandescent light bulb of 25 watts. A 9 watt high power LED bulb will be comparable to a 50 watt incandescent light bulb. An 18 watt high power LED bulb is comparable to a 100 watt incandescent bulb.
It is also important to consider the angle over which the light will be spread. Light bulbs with wider angles will be less focused, but the light that they produce will be dimmed as it will be more dispersed. You will therefore need to choose a brighter or more powerful bulb if you are choosing a wide angle bulb.
Most LEDs have beam angles of between 30 and 70 degrees. The smaller the angle, the more focused the light will be. However, you can also find bulbs with wider beam angles, which will spread the light over a larger area, producing an effect that is more similar to a traditional light bulb. If you are looking for a more dispersed light rather than a spotlight, you should look for an HQ LED bulb with a beam angle of at least 120 degrees.
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The adjustable PM is a mandibular repositioning appliance designed for use treating snoring and sleep apnea, with bases of a thermo-active acrylic material fitting over the upper and lower teeth. Expansion screws on the left and right cheek areas control the anterior-posterior positioning of the lower jaw to achieve optimal effectiveness with comfort. Some lateral movement is possible and the tongue space is unobstructed.
Strips, sprays and special pillows are usually ineffective and a waste of money. Contact Dr. Robert Loy today for a better and quieter nights sleep.


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Nearly three in four 14-year-olds who admitted self-harming were girls – study
Gender inequality, poverty, body image and social media usage has been linked to poor mental health and wellbeing among teenage girls.
14-year-old girls are the 'new high risk group' (Ben Birchall/PA)
By Nilima Marshall, PA Science Reporter
Nearly three-quarters of 14-year-olds in the UK who told a survey they had self-harmed were girls, according to a new study.
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/nearly-three-in-four-14-year-olds-who-admitted-self-harming-were-girls-study-38798097.html
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The findings from a survey of more than 11,000 children reveal around 15% of them had hurt themselves on purpose in the previous year.
Among them, 73% were girls while 27% were boys.
Researchers from the University of Warwick say 14-year-old girls have become "the new high-risk group", with a combination of factors such as gender inequality, poverty, body image and social media usage playing a role.
The researchers say the current system, that makes schools responsible for supporting children with mental health issues without sufficient resources and training, is not working and are calling for better prevention strategies.
Dr Dimitra Hartas from the Centre for Education Studies at the University of Warwick, said: "Current policy places the onus to resolve inequality on individuals, such as young people, teachers and parents.
"Young people respond by focusing more on the self and less on the societal structures likely to promote mental ill health.
"Girls and young women tend to internalise systemic problems and blame themselves.
"A good starting point for appropriate public health and education strategies is to understand the pernicious consequences of gender inequality and poverty for young people's wellbeing."
A good starting point for appropriate public health and education strategies is to understand the pernicious consequences of gender inequality and poverty for young people's wellbeing Dr Dimitra Hartas
The data on self-harm was collected from the 2015 Millennium Cohort Study, a research project following the lives of 19,000 children born in the UK between 2000 and 2001.
In the study, published in the journal Research Papers in Education, girls were also found to be far more more likely (79%) to report a low sense of their own value, including poor self-image, compared to boys (21%).
And more than four in five (78%) of them reported depressive characteristics and low mood compared to one in five boys (22%).
The study also found teenagers from low-income families were significantly (48%) more likely to report low life satisfaction than those from the wealthy homes.
Social media also had negative consequences for 14-year-olds, with young people spending more than five hours a day online reporting lower life satisfaction compared to those spending less than two hours.
However, researchers also identified links between positive parenting and good mental health, where self-harm and negative outlooks decreased in boys and girls who were emotionally close to their parents.
According to Dr Hartas, this may be because vigilant parents are more likely to alert children to the possibility of risk and violence.


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New Chief of Emergency and Hyperbaric Services announced
27 June 2018: Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) today announces the appointment of Dr Chikezie Dean Okereke as Chief of Emergency and Hyperbaric Services, effective Monday 2 July 2018, on a three-year contract. He replaces Dr Edward Schultz, who has retired from BHB.
Dr Okereke has been employed in the Emergency Department of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital since August 2016. After graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Nigeria College of Medicine, Dr Okereke completed postgraduate medical training in the UK, obtaining a Fellowship in Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and a Fellowship in Emergency Medicine from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine. He has also completed a Masters in Medical Education from the University of Leeds.
Prior to joining BHB, Dr Okereke worked as a substantive consultant in Emergency Medicine at the Mid-Yorkshire NHS Trust in the UK for over 16 years. During this period, he held a number of senior medical leadership and training positions within the Trust, the West Yorkshire region and nationally. His main interests are in medical education and training, trauma and critical care. He is a member of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine and the British Medical Association, and regularly examines for the College of Emergency Medicine.
Dr Michael Richmond, BHB Chief of Staff, comments: "We are very pleased to announce Dr Chikezie Dean Okereke as the new Chief of Emergency and Hyperbaric Services. We are grateful to Dr Schultz, not only for his long service at BHB, but for continuing in position until this transition could take place. Dr Schultz will be missed by the community and staff and we wish him the very best for the future.
"We now look forward to Dr Okereke providing clinical leadership in ED and Hyperbaric Services to continue improving this busy service at the frontline of care, as we evolve to meet the complex demands of an aging, increasingly unwell population."
The Bermuda Hospitals Board is a quango (quasi autonomous non-governmental organisation) established under the Bermuda Hospitals Board Act, 1970. It has a Bermuda Government-approved Board and a Chief Executive Officer, responsible for King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute. At the heart of both organisations is high-quality care to all patients.
With approximately 1,700 employees, the Bermuda Hospitals Board is Bermuda's second largest employer. King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute are the only healthcare organisations in Bermuda accredited by Accreditation Canada, an independent organisation whose role is to help hospitals examine and improve the quality of care and service they provide to their clients. In addition to providing an extensive list of services for the community, the Bermuda Hospitals Board is part of a referral network that includes some of the world's leading specialist hospitals.
For more information, please visit www.bermudahospitals.bm or contact the Bermuda Hospitals Board Public Relations Department at publicrelations@bhb.bm.
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Hedge Funds Have Never Been This Bullish On WidePoint Corporation (WYY)
Nina Todic
The 700+ hedge funds and famous money managers tracked by Insider Monkey have already compiled and submitted their 13F filings for the third quarter, which unveil their equity positions as of September 30. We went through these filings, fixed typos and other more significant errors and identified the changes in hedge fund portfolios. Our extensive review of these public filings is finally over, so this article is set to reveal the smart money sentiment towards WidePoint Corporation (NYSE:WYY).
WidePoint Corporation (NYSE:WYY) shareholders have witnessed an increase in enthusiasm from smart money recently. Our calculations also showed that WYY isn't among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds (click for Q3 rankings and see the video below for Q2 rankings). Video: Click the image to watch our video about the top 5 most popular hedge fund stocks.
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We leave no stone unturned when looking for the next great investment idea. For example Discover is offering this insane cashback card, so we look into shorting the stock. One of the most bullish analysts in America just put his money where his mouth is. He says, "I'm investing more today than I did back in early 2009." So we check out his pitch. We read hedge fund investor letters and listen to stock pitches at hedge fund conferences. We even check out this option genius' weekly trade ideas. This December, we recommended Adams Energy as a one-way bet based on an under-the-radar fund manager's investor letter and the stock already gained 20 percent. Now we're going to take a look at the latest hedge fund action encompassing WidePoint Corporation (NYSE:WYY).
Hedge fund activity in WidePoint Corporation (NYSE:WYY)
At Q3's end, a total of 6 of the hedge funds tracked by Insider Monkey were long this stock, a change of 50% from the previous quarter. On the other hand, there were a total of 2 hedge funds with a bullish position in WYY a year ago. With hedgies' positions undergoing their usual ebb and flow, there exists a few notable hedge fund managers who were adding to their holdings considerably (or already accumulated large positions).
More specifically, Nokomis Capital was the largest shareholder of WidePoint Corporation (NYSE:WYY), with a stake worth $4 million reported as of the end of September. Trailing Nokomis Capital was Renaissance Technologies, which amassed a stake valued at $0.4 million. Diametric Capital, Springbok Capital, and Citadel Investment Group were also very fond of the stock, becoming one of the largest hedge fund holders of the company. In terms of the portfolio weights assigned to each position Nokomis Capital allocated the biggest weight to WidePoint Corporation (NYSE:WYY), around 0.87% of its 13F portfolio. Diametric Capital is also relatively very bullish on the stock, setting aside 0.06 percent of its 13F equity portfolio to WYY.
Now, key hedge funds have been driving this bullishness. Citadel Investment Group, managed by Ken Griffin, created the largest position in WidePoint Corporation (NYSE:WYY). Citadel Investment Group had $0 million invested in the company at the end of the quarter. Israel Englander's Millennium Management also made a $0 million investment in the stock during the quarter.
Let's now take a look at hedge fund activity in other stocks similar to WidePoint Corporation (NYSE:WYY). These stocks are Aptevo Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:APVO), Future FinTech Group Inc. (NASDAQ:FTFT), ReTo Eco-Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:RETO), and Golden Minerals Company (NYSE:AUMN). This group of stocks' market values resemble WYY's market value.
[table] Ticker, No of HFs with positions, Total Value of HF Positions (x1000), Change in HF Position APVO,7,3557,0 FTFT,1,21,0 RETO,1,23,-1 AUMN,1,35,-1 Average,2.5,909,-0.5 [/table]
As you can see these stocks had an average of 2.5 hedge funds with bullish positions and the average amount invested in these stocks was $1 million. That figure was $5 million in WYY's case. Aptevo Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:APVO) is the most popular stock in this table. On the other hand Future FinTech Group Inc. (NASDAQ:FTFT) is the least popular one with only 1 bullish hedge fund positions. WidePoint Corporation (NYSE:WYY) is not the most popular stock in this group but hedge fund interest is still above average. Our calculations showed that top 20 most popular stocks among hedge funds returned 37.4% in 2019 through the end of November and outperformed the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) by 9.9 percentage points. Hedge funds were also right about betting on WYY as the stock returned 19.4% during the fourth quarter (through the end of November) and outperformed the market. Hedge funds were rewarded for their relative bullishness.
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Friday, August 18th, 2006 By Bree Ullman
Native Votes Count!
Hawaiian Homesteaders in Ho`olehua, Kapa`akea, and Kalama`ula received visits from volunteers last week offering bumper stickers, tee-shirts and voter-registration forms. "I am Hawaiian and I Vote," "Native Votes Count" and "Voting is my Kuleana" are the slogans of the year for the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement's 2006 voter registration campaign, said Rosalee Puaoi. Puaoi came to Molokai last Tuesday as part of a statewide campaign to help remedy what has long been a disturbing lack of democratic participation by Native Hawaiians. Only 20% of Native Hawaiians voted in the last election season, compared to a 50.8% overall participation rate—itself low by national standards.
Puaoi believes that the primary problem for Native Hawaiians has been accessibility. "Either people don't have a mailing address," she explained, "or they live in a rural area where they have trouble getting to the polls." A lack of faith in the process, and a feeling of powerlessness are also issues, she explained. "They just feel like their one vote just doesn't make a difference," said Puaoi. "That's why we say 'Native Votes Count.' We need to get that idea out there." Puaoi is encouraged by the positive response she has received here on Molokai and elsewhere.
"A lot of people want to vote," she said, explaining that certain procedural changes will make it easier for them to do so in upcoming elections. If you don't have a mailing address for example, the registration form now allows for a physical description of where you live. "I live next to the grove of trees across from the pond, eight miles east of town," is a perfectly acceptable address, says Puaoi.
Absentee ballots have also become more widespread, making the problem of getting to the polls on Election Day less of an issue. New this year is the presence of 15 deputy-voter-registers statewide who are licensed not only to pass out registration forms, but also to collect them as part of a non-partisan "get out the vote effort." Volunteer Kammy Purdy, President of the Molokai homesteaders' association, Ahapua`a, expressed pride over the efforts of volunteers, who aimed to canvass hundreds of homes last week. "We're not out there for the Democrats or the Republicans," she said. "We're after that Native vote."
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Bring your binoculars to this birthday with a difference, as Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve is about to celebrate a big number and you're invited to the party.
Home to Little Llangothlin Lagoon, the nature reserve was protected 40 years ago, and celebrations are set for World Wetlands Day, Saturday 2 February.
Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve is listed on the Ramsar Convention of Wetlands of International Importance and is one of the last remaining high altitude freshwater lagoons along the New England Tablelands.
"Little Llangothlin Reserve is a hidden gem."
"It's a refuge for over 100 species of birds and an abundance of animals."
"We have activities for young and old and we look forward to sharing our knowledge of the area while hopefully seeing some magnificent creatures through your binoculars."
"The celebration will be a great opportunity to gain a better understanding from National Park and Wildlife Service rangers, of how the lagoon provides habitats for vulnerable and rare species."
"Come walk through this special place and enjoy a cuppa and some cake on us!"
Birthday with the Birds is on from 9.30am until 12.30pm on Saturday 2 February 2019.


We meet every Sunday from 11:00am to 12:00pm for our regular community gathering, featuring a speaker and music!
After growing up in a religious environment, introducing oneself as atheist always carries complex family implications. But what happens when this irreligious awakening coincides with the passing of a loved one? In this presentation, Aaron Wirtz will share his personal journey toward freedom from religion while saying goodbye to his beloved Grandmother—the questions he's let go of and the love that remains.
Program Director of the Alzheimer's Association Central and Western Kansas Chapter, will be speaking to us.
An overview of dementia—what it is, causes, symptoms, treatment, and what to do if you know someone suffering from it.
Dr. Mark A. Schneegurt is a Professor of Biological Sciences at Wichita State University and maintains joint appointments in Curriculum and Instruction and Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Schneegurt holds degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Ph.D. from Brown University. He was a postdoctoral fellow at Eli Lilly and has taught and researched at Purdue University and University of Notre Dame. His research focuses on applied and environmental microbiology, resulting in 70+ scientific publications and 150+ presentations.
Topic: Life on Pluto? Life on Mars? Don't Drink the Water!
Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink? Follow the water for the best chances of finding of life on other celestial bodies. Now we know that there is liquid water on Mars, Europa Enceladus, and other icy satellites appear to have oceans. The water may be very salty, cold, and acidic. What makes a location habitable on another world? What are the challenges? Could organisms from Earth grow in these exotic environments? We will discuss current and past robotic missions to potential habitats across the solar system.


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Is Society Unravelling Before Our Eyes?
Filed under: Family,Human Spirit,Israel - House Of,Law Of God,Multiculturalism — melchia @ 1:45 am
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It's been said that many of the people involved in the violent anarchy and looting in British and American cities are likely to have been from low-income, high unemployment estates, and many, if not most, don't have much of a legitimate future.
What is left out of this equation is that this is the result of a three-decade liberal experiment which tore up virtually every basic social value. The married two-parent family has been virtually dismantled and abandoned.
When it comes to punishing criminals, opportunist thugs get a free pass. The riots have been fuelled by moral collapse, with homes and businesses going up in flames, and epidemic looting. And while it is clear that adults were involved, this mayhem has been carried out by teenagers and children also, some as young as eight.
Combined with a lack of intervention from police, looters quickly see that police cannot control the situation, which leads to a sort of adrenalin-fuelled euphoria where there is nothing anyone can do. It seems these youths, or let's call it what it is – these opportunistic thugs — feel absolutely entitled to steal whatever they want. It seems incredulous that them that anyone should suggest they might be in the wrong.
We should not assume that this type of behavior is merely fueled by poverty, but more as a moral collapse, a complete breakdown of civilized behaviour unprecedented in modern times.
Where exactly are the responsible parents of these kids? And what do they say when their offspring comes come with stolen goods? Do they get their privileges taken away? Sarcasm aside, there are clearly pockets of society that are not just broken, but sick. And at the very root of these problems lies the breakdown of the family. Most of these children come from lone-mother households, where in the absence of the guidance of a strong, committed father, the children have turned into feral savages. In fact, there are pockets of society where a father is viewed as a wholly unknown phenomenon, and where transitory males passing through the household abound, leaving the mother to act as a lone and dysfunctional parent. That doesn't mean mothers do not make good parents. But a strong and lovingly committed family largely prevents the existential rage and desperate emotional need of children who lash out from infancy at everyone around them. Such children inhabit a world without a disciplined or loving framework of boundaries or rules, where emotional and physical chaos and violence abound. Yes, lone mothers finally have their rights, but the evidence seen on television today also shows a catastrophe for society as a result of those rights.
We will still have those who sneer at this type of message, but the evidence is now clear that married parents are better for children than any other arrangement. It is clear that the sexual free-for-all of 'lifestyle choice' was the wrong choice. It is clear that putting down the male breadwinner as a sexist anachronism was wrong. And it is definitely clear that single mothers, an idea spawned by ultra-feminist wreckers, are a bane to society, now ending up with looting shops, robbing and leaving people for dead in the streets.
Our societies are plagued by a Welfare State mentality, and an attitude that criminal wrongdoing should be excused on the basis that the criminals can't help themselves. All welfare dependency does is further create an entitlement culture. These looters believe the world owes them a living and that their actions have no no consequences. How can it be otherwise when punishment has become a dirty by-word of non-judgmentalism.
Lone parenthood and dysfunctional behaviour is transmitted down through generations at the very bottom of a social heap burdened under a tax system that penalizes married couples with a wife who doesn't work. As if that is a great social stigma.
Schools also now abandon any moral teachings as an attack upon a child's autonomy and self-esteem, as if children can be expected to learn and decide for themselves about behaviour such as sexual morality or drug-taking. Now we are left with a society that is illiterate and innumerate, not able to think or function adequately by themselves. And compounded with the modern 'victim culture' of minority groups, the majority of society receives the blame for all bad behavior of perceived minorities. Criminal actions are excused under circumstances of poverty, or unemployment. The rights of the criminals are safeguarded vehemently against the safety and security of victims, while punishment through the criminal justice system has turned into a joke.
The social and moral breakdown behind the riots witnessed on television is a legacy of left-wing politicians and middle-class ideologues who live on a diet of 'progressive' non-judgmentalism. They'll screech that evidence to the contrary is nonsense, despite cities burning and bodies left lying in bushes after being repeatedly beaten. They'll continue to promote drug liberalization, continue liberalized education and call those who oppose immigration and multiculturalism 'racists.
Until our nations turn to God, they will continue on a downward spiral of curses promised by their Creator, for disobedience. Soft headed church leaders will continue to prattle on with social solutions, leaving out biblical instruction on moral concepts that underlie our civilization. They have thrown away the commandments of God as unnecessary, which is why they have such a terrible time coming to an understanding of these curses. Perhaps, rather than throwing away half of their Bible as unnecessary, they should turn to these pages to receive understanding of why these things are happening. God is wrathful and He will continue to punish if we ignore Him.


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Q: how to touch and drag objects in a nsaaray I am trying to touch and move objects inside a nsarray as so. I can't figure out what to do next. Here is the code to show what I'm trying to do (Obviously doesn't work, but gives an idea). Perhaps someone can guide me.
     cardKeys = [[NSArray alloc] initWithObjects:
            @"a",
            @"b",
            @"c",
            @"d",
                                 nil];

  -(void)touchesMoved:(NSSet *)touches withEvent:(UIEvent *)event
   {

{
    UITouch *myTouch = [touches anyObject];
  startPoint = [myTouch locationInView:self.view];

    [cardKeys:startPoint.x:startPoint.y];

}

}

A: Your code is poorly formatted. Ex. extraneous pair of curly braces in the method, incorrect indentation. You should consider reading a good book on Objective-C and iOS development, like Programming iOS 5.
Onto your question. I have no idea how you display the NSStrings in that array, why it's global and not a property/ivar, etc. but one way to make something draggable is to make it a UIView subclass, implement touchesBegan and touchesMoved (as you have), grab the point the user touched in your coordinate system, compare it to the point the person's finger is when it moves, then offset your position based on that.

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Hudson Yards redraws New York skyline
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As New York probes business deals, Trump cries 'HARASSERS'
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Staffing forces brief halt to arrivals at New York airport, new delays
January 25, 2019 reuters Leave a Comment
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Authority briefly issued a ground stop for arriving flights at New York's LaGuardia Airport on Friday morning as the government dealt with staffing shortages at two air traffic control facilities in New York and Florida. FILE PHOTO: Air traveler sits outside a closed airport gate at LaGuardia Airport in New York, U.S., March 14, 2017. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton The FAA said it had seen an increased number of workers calling in sick, a sign that the 35-day partial government shutdown was having a tangible impact on everyday American life. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers have been furloughed or, as with some airport workers, required to work without pay. The FAA said earlier that staffing shortages among air traffic controllers were delaying flights at Newark Liberty International Airport and Philadelphia International airport. The FAA issued a notice that it was halting flights into LaGuardia due to staffing … [Read more...] about Staffing forces brief halt to arrivals at New York airport, new delays
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Discovery Communications will leave Maryland for New York
January 9, 2018 robert Leave a Comment
Discovery Communications, one of four Fortune 500 companies located in Maryland, plans to move its global headquarters and 1,300 jobs from Silver Spring to New York, the company said Tuesday.The media company, which operates cable channels such as Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and is known for survival shows such as "Shark Week," plans to relocate by the second half of next year."The media industry is rapidly evolving, increasingly global, more consumer-focused and more multi-platform, and Discovery must evolve with it," David Zaslav, Discovery's president and CEO, said in an announcement to employees. "The decision to move our global headquarters from its founding home is one we do not make lightly. We remain unwavering in our support of the Maryland and Greater Washington, D.C., area."Discovery ranked No. 412 on the Fortune 500 list in 2017. With its departure, Maryland will be left with only three … [Read more...] about Discovery Communications will leave Maryland for New York
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All-new Kia K900 Landed in New York
March 29, 2018 robert Leave a Comment
Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled the completely redesigned Kia K900 sedan at the 2018 New York International Auto Show, establishing a new standard for luxury. The all-new second-generation model combines a dignified and sophisticated exterior design, a beautifully crafted cabin of premium materials, and performance characteristics that befit a world-class flagship sedan. Reimagined in every way, the K900 brings with it an array of new systems and safety features, making it the most technologically advanced Kia ever. "The all-new 2019 K900 is much more than a generational redesign, as it takes on a whole new look, feel and character over its predecessor. Only its name – K900 – is carried over," said Orth Hedrick, vice president, Product Planning, KMA. "Our designers and engineers have done an extraordinary job of reimagining the K900 to fully meet the needs and desires of consumers shopping in the luxury sedan segment with … [Read more...] about All-new Kia K900 Landed in New York
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This circuit shows a Zener diode,
a diode that allows current flow in the reverse direction as well as forward.  Here, the graph
at lower left shows voltage plotted versus current.  Current flows in the forward direction at
about 800 mV, and in the reverse direction at about -5.6 V.

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Q: ng-bind but store internal value Some server side code (GSP) is generating HTML for me like so:

    <g:generateAmount />

I'm wrapping this in a Angular controller and want to be able to bind a scope variable to the span:

    <g:generateAmount />

Problem is, after binding, the inner text is removed because subtotal isn't set in the controller on initialization (although writing to it from the controller works fine). ng-model doesn't seem to read it either.
Question
Is there a way to bind to a node but persist the data inside that node? For instance, in the above example, $scope.subtotal would be equal to whatever <g:generateAmount /> outputs. I would then be able to update subtotal from the controller and have those changes reflected.
See example: http://jsfiddle.net/robcampo/zg6GE/2/

A: Just create custom directive and get value from DOM before $compile.
Alternatively you can change your generated html and put <g:generateAmount /> into ng-init attribute, like
 <div ng-controller="MyCtrl" ng-init="subtotal=<g:generateAmount>">


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Reports on the American Plastics Council's formation of the Expandable Polystyrene Resin Suppliers Council, a small business unit for polystyrene resin suppliers. Focus of group; Members of the council; Collaboration planned with related trade organization, EPS Molders Association.


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