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Defying False Perceptions of Beauty
Posted by Wisconsin Muslim Journal | Nov 22, 2022 | Syndicated
Day in and day out we are bombarded with media messages and other influential mediums which define and identify our perceptions of beauty. Interestingly, this is not a unique present-age problem, in fact, it has always been around. Over time, things have evolved and so have the definitions and behaviors pertaining to beauty.
In addition to the impact these definitions have on us as adults, starting from a young age, we voluntarily or involuntarily expose our children to mind-mapping characters that are found in cartoons and movies. And that is not all! Advertising also plays a huge role in influencing behaviors and creating such perceptions at a tender age. As adults, we are pretty much addicted and dependent on social media, too, whether it is for killing time or keeping up with trends (out of fear of missing out). And, most fashion and beauty-related brands are taking advantage of this.
Redefining Characteristics of Beauty
With a general sense of awareness and regard (and more so as part of responsible marketing), there have been some improvements in the retail fashion sector, such that some branded labels are now stepping up against racial discrimination and more positively displaying body imperfections. However, this in itself does not suffice as there are so many other channels through which beauty perceptions continue to be distorted in our minds. Therefore, it is important that we lean on Islamic guidance to realign our perceptions of beauty from time to time.
It comes as no surprise that Allah chose His beloved Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, to possess the best of both outward and innate beauty. He is then the best candidate to carry the task of teaching people about beauty and reviving their sense and awareness of it.
Ibn Mas'ud, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said:
"The haughty, even with pride equal to a mustard seed in his heart, will not enter Jannah." A man enquired: "What about that a person likes fine dress and fine shoes?" He said: "Allah is Beautiful and likes beauty. Pride amounts to disclaiming truth out of self-esteem, and despising people."
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SubhanAllah, all praise be to Allah, such were the teachings of Allah's Messenger, may peace and blessings be upon him. Here are some characteristics that can help redefine beauty in its true entirety and meaning.
1. The beauty in smiling
A smiling face gives away friendly and welcoming vibes, making the person more approachable as compared to someone who has a stern face or lacks facial expressions. It is also the simplest of the Sunnahs and a gesture that is part of a universal human language, regardless of language barriers.
"Your smiling at your brother is an act of charity"
(At-Tirmidhi)
2. The beauty in maintaining good hygiene
Imagine adorning a fancy outfit, but smelling like raw onions! Islam encourages its believers to practice good hygiene, and Allah's Messenger went as far as declaring that:
"Cleanliness is half of faith."
(Sahih Muslim)
There are advertisement for oral hygiene brands, such as deodorants and toothpaste, which are built around the theme of maintaining good hygiene in order to attract the opposite sex. The message which is being promoted is wrong in terms of the laws of attraction, but the concept is true.
3. The beauty of patience
Narrated 'Aishah, may Allah be pleased with her, that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said:
"Whenever forbearance is added to something, it adorns it; and whenever it is withdrawn from something, it leaves it defective."
There are several virtues of practicing patience, too. Allah testifies in the Quran:
Say, "O My servants who have believed, fear your Lord. For those who do good in this world is good, and the earth of Allah is spacious. Indeed, the patient will be given their reward without account."
(Surah Az-Zumar, 39:10)
4. The beauty in tenderness
The two most significant and outstanding qualities which define our creator are Ar-Rahman (The Beneficent) and Ar-Raheem (The Merciful). Similarly, Allah chose all of His apostles to spread His message through kindness, never through violence. Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, came as a final and supreme example of kindness and tender heartedness. Never would he rebuke his enemies, for he knew that his attitude mattered the most in transmitting Allah's message to humankind. It is evident here how big a role, having a tender heart plays in defining us.
5. The beauty in sincerity
The sincerity of our intentions to perform varied acts, defines our personality and speaks volumes for our self-integrity.
Narrated a sister of Hudhayfah, the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said:
"You women folk, have in silver something with which you adorn yourselves. I assure you that any woman of you who adorns herself with gold which she displays will be punished for it."
(Sunan Abi Dawud)
In present age, it is fairly common to hear buzz words such as YOLO (you only live once), or phrases such as "do it for the gram" (as in Instagram). These are all ways of distorting our perceptions and misleading us towards falling for superficial anecdotes. We need to be mindful of our intentions, and keep them under check.
6. The beauty of empathy
Empathy is a game changing characteristic, which again, helps define an individual's innate beauty. And we can safely agree that the more beautiful a person is from inside, it is bound to reflect on the outside, too.
It is known that on one account, Allah's Messenger, peace and blessings be upon him, stopped the advance of an army out of concern for a bird grieving for its babies that had been captured by some soldiers. The army resumed its advance only when the baby birds were returned to their mother.
This suggests, how beautiful and loving our Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was. And, there is greater lesson in it for us, indeed.
7. The beauty of Noor or radiance
Noor means light or glow. This is something that people see when they look at you – vibrant, refreshed and radiant. The glow is simply a reflection of your faith, intentions, thoughts, actions, motives and everything we do for the pleasure of Allah. The noor that appears on your face is actually one of the signs of the righteous – being at peace, with a good attitude and appearing content. The best example is of pregnant women because sometimes, they have that glow. This is the ultimate beauty that is easy to attain and no amount of make-up can substitute it.
By nurturing our inner self, we can surely aim to attain Allah's pleasure Allah and earn His Grace.
8. The beauty ofHayaor modesty
Abu Umama reported the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, as saying:
"If any Muslim happens to look at a woman's beauties and then lowers his eyes, God will produce for him an act of worship whose sweetness he will experience." (Ahmad transmits it.)
(Mishkal al-Masabih)
Moreover, it is also an established truth that there is a "Market of Paradise" for those who practice great self-control, and what they will get there will be outwardly of delight and beauty.
Anas b. Malik reported that Allah's Messenger, peace and blessings be upon him, said:
"In Paradise there is a street to which they would come every Friday. The north wind will blow and would scatter fragrance on their faces and on their clothes and would add to their beauty and loveliness, and then they would go back to their family after having an added luster to their beauty and loveliness, and their family would say to them: By Allah, you have been increased in beauty and loveliness after leaving us, and they would say: By Allah, you have also increased in beauty and loveliness after us."
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Umm Ahmed is an early childhood educator and mother of three boys. Always on the quest to learn, she is passionate about seeking knowledge and passing it on to others. A writer in the making, she draws inspiration through deep conversations, laws of nature, and her own children. She and her family are currently living in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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Impressions de France Review and Planning Info
Impressions de France opened on: October 1st, 1982.
Pull up a list of all Epcot attraction planning reviews here.
Location: Impressions de France is located in the same building as the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along in the France Pavilion.
Extra Magic Hours: No.
Show Length: 18 minutes.
Show Schedule: Disney typically shows Impressions de France from 6:30pm through 8pm with the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along shown from 11am until 6:30pm. This schedule may change with the Ratatouille ride opening. Double check your Times Guide/app for show times if you're planning on seeing Impressions. At a minimum, it will likely have to be after 6:30pm. You can also pull up the schedule on DisneyWorld.com here.
Type: Film.
Similar to: A mix of Awesome Planet and Canada Far & Wide.
Requirements: Only your ability to visit the France Pavilion during the limited hours that the show is now offered.
Scary Factor: Only the chance that Disney gets rid of the show altogether.
When to Go: At your convenience in the evening. You might see the 6:30pm presentation, have dinner from 7pm to 8:30pm at a nearby sit-down restaurant like Chefs de France or Monsieur Paul, then watch the nighttime spectacular. Any showtime works, though. The theater will not fill to capacity.
What to Expect: Impressions de France is presented on five screens similar to a Circle-Vision 3D film. The screens around the theater show what you would see if you were looking in that direction, for a much wider view than normal. In this case, the viewing angle is about 200 degrees, and there are comfortable, plush chairs to sit on and enjoy the show. Impressions is then 18 minutes of majesty and grandeur as Disney takes you around France, from the Cheverny Forest, to Versailles, to a cognac vintner. What a life. You can watch the full show here, but it won't do it justice.
Where to Sit:
As usual, my preference is to sit as far away from the other people as possible. There's enough room at the front of the theater that you can walk around to the other side of the theater and fill into a seat on that side. That's usually your best move. If you would prefer to listen to other people whisper loudly during the entire show, very excited that they're able to identify the Eiffel Tower, then a middle seat in a middle row offers the best view.
FastPass+: No.
Total Experience Time: Shows should be scheduled at 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, and 8pm, and last about 20 minutes. Double check when the show starts with the cast member at the entrance. If the next show is more than ten minutes away, you might enjoy looking around one of the nearby shops before returning.
The Impressions lobby now features six displays about French cinema and art that are also worth checking out.
When to Arrive: As close to showtime as possible.
Josh's Take: Impressions de France is quintessential Epcot and a beautiful film presented in a comfortable theater. While the film is now digital, it does show its age, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Parents with antsy kids probably want to skip Impressions as there isn't necessarily a whole lot to hold their attention here. The schedule may also make seeing the film difficult.
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Dan Pastorini: "F–k Drew Brees"
Remember when you were a kid and there was that one old guy in the neighborhood who was bitter toward the whole world? The guy who cut up any Nerf footballs that landed in his yard, and consequently got a lot of flaming bags of dog crap left on his doorstep?
Well, it isn't hard to picture former NFL quarterback Dan Pastorini as that guy. According to an article published by CBS News, Pastorini is upset with the NFL owners, the NFL Player's Association, and specifically Drew Brees.
Dan Pastorini is mad. He's mad at the NFL owners. He's mad at the NFL Players Association. And he's mad at Drew Brees.
"F–k Drew Brees," Pastorini said.
Until this point, I had never heard anybody say a disparaging word about Drew Brees, but it seems Pastorini is pissed off because he feels he and his former NFL colleague who retired before 1993 somehow have been left behind by the new collective bargaining agreement in the NFL.
Why is Drew Brees a target of Pastorini' s ire? The two main reasons are that he believes the new CBA short-changes the retired players and that Drew Brees embodies that because of some thing he said a few years ago.
Pastorini looks at the new CBA deal and figures out how much more money he'll receive as a player who retired before 1993. He remembers how much he made when he was playing quarterback for the Oilers, Rams, Raiders and Eagles from 1971-82. Then, he thinks about the NFL Players Association and the NFL owners — and the labor fight for which he couldn't participate — and his blood boils.
He gets mad, really mad, and he lets loose on a rant in which he places blame on both sides who he believes simply doesn't care about the men who helped build the NFL into what it is today.
In short, he thinks he deserves more of the money made by other people. To understand that, let's look at the money Pastorini made. Granted, the salaries of NFL Players have risen dramatically in the last few decades, but athletes have made disproportionately higher wages than the average worker for quite some time. By his own account, Pastorini made $25,000 in his rookie year of 1971; that year the average American worker made $6,497.08. By his third season, his salary had risen to $35,000, while the average American was bringing in $7,580.16.
So, while Pastorini never made star money, he never deserved star money. Frankly, with the exception of about three seasons, he was mediocre-to-lousy. Career-wise, he has 62 more interceptions than touchdown passes. Regardless, he made enough money in his playing career that he shouldn't have had money problems later in life. To top it off, he was awarded a $450,000 contract settlement from the Raiders in 1986. In other words, Pastorini made pretty good money for the day, and he clearly made enough to set himself up for the rest of his life. That's why Brees' comments hacked him off.
"There's some guys out there that have made bad business decisions," Brees said then. "They took their pensions early because they never went out and got a job. They've had a couple divorces and they're making payments to this place and that place. And that's why they don't have money. And they're coming to us to basically say, 'Please make up for my bad judgment.' In that case, that's not our fault as players."
There couldn't be a better personification of Brees' comments than Pastorini. Break it down line-by line, and it's clear Pastorini fits this mold:
"…Guys out there that have made bad business decisions…" Pastorini has filed for bankruptcy twice.
"…They've had a couple divorces and they're making payments to this place and that place…" Not only is Pastorini divorced, but he also got clipped for $1.5 million dollars in a personal injury settlement for his involvement in a boat-racing accident that killed two people.
I can see where Pastorini would take those comments personally, but Brees' isn't the one who was driving the boat, so to speak. What this really is all about is Pastorini is just another one of those people who thinks it is somebody else's responsibility to pay for his decisions.
"I'm going to get an extra $1,000 a month. Big f—–g deal," the 62-year-old Pastorini told CBSSports.com recently. "I think it's a travesty the way they treat the older players. I'm part of that group. They're throwing us a bone with the $620 million. By the time they get to a new CBA after 10 years, they won't have to worry about us pre-93er's. It's sad, but it's their M.O. They want to wait for us to die…They've been screwing us from day one. My pension was $1,100 a month, then $1,200, then $1,400, and now it'll be $1,750. No medical, no disability — $1,700 doesn't even pay for my rent."
First of all, your rent is your problem, Dan. If you can't swing $1,700 in rent, don't live in a $1,700 place. Second of all, if you're not happy with the money, don't take it. But most importantly, take your problem to someone who can do something about it.
You don't have to like what Brees said (after all, the truth hurts) but you have to understand that Brees actually fought for the retirees to get more money.
And though Brees' statement continues to backfire on him and the union, those close to Brees says he was one of the retired players' biggest advocates in trying to give back to the players who came before him — and to get everybody to understand the importance of doing so. Witness a radio interview he gave last April to XX 1090 in San Diego.
"I know that I'm fighting for so many people here, for former players in the form of improving their pensions and disability benefits to take care of those guys that built this game for us and future players too," he said. "To be honest with you, this is one of those things that when a settlement is reached, that settlement is something that I'm probably never going to benefit from. It's guys before me, it's guys that are going to come after me. So for me, there's so many guys that made sacrifices before us to make this game better."
So, now there's a $620 million "Legacy Fund" that didn't exist before the new CBA. This money is for the players who retired before 1993 and exists to increase pensions. There's another $300 million on the table for health benefits that didn't exist before the new CBA.
But, it seems that isn't good enough for Pastorini. It begs the question what would be good enough for him, and I would bet he doesn't even know the answer to that; you can't easily quantify "more."
Forget about Drew Brees. F–k you, Dan Pastorini.
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What a cry baby… I wish I could get $1,700 for doing nothing…
ChrisHumpherys (@SportsChump)
Nice. I smell a death match coming on soon.
First of all, former NFL players should thank current ones for hiking up league salaries, just as PGA Tour hacks should be thanking Tiger for their increased purses. That is assuming, of course, league veterans are getting what they're supposed to be getting.
Second of all, I propose an NFL battle of the stars between current players and league veterans. How sweet would it be to see Jim Kelly blow out a shoulder by trying to toss a football through a tire fifty yards away?
Although I'm pretty sure Herschel could still run over half the league, which would also be good to see.
Has Pastorini been using the same template as Lenny Dykstra when it comes to his own personal business dealings ? Just asking that's all !
Brees will be the next player on the " gravy train" when it comes to joining the $100 million contract ….." fraternity club " !
tophatal ……….
sportsattitudes
I had read Pastorini was making multiple bad business investments/decisions, having money issues, etc. and that is all on him. However, I was quite shocked at "Saint Brees" climbing off his ordained pedestal to trash former players like Dan. I think the new CBA made great strides towards helping ALL veteran players have a better quality of life…in the "afterlife." I applaud Drew for his actions in getting this accomplished on behalf of the union and its active and retired membership alike but in this instance he yapped too much, truth or not. Very un-union like leadership.
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This entry was posted on September 23, 2011 by J-Dub in NFL and tagged Collective Bargaining Agreement, Dan Pastorini, Drew Brees, NFL, NFL Lockout.
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Because the breadth of a provider network can dictate how consumers access care covered by their health plan, they should be aware of the breadth of network of the plan they are choosing. While network breadth is not the only characteristic of a provider network, we showed in our first brief on this topic that this measure is easily calculated and can quickly capture the relative differences in provider networks across plans.
Transparency of provider networks is particularly important given the price sensitivity of Marketplace consumers, who tend to prefer lower-premium plans, and lower price plans tend to be narrow network plans. In a Health Affairs article, we quantified how much consumers were saving by choosing a narrow network on the marketplace. Within a market, for plans of otherwise equivalent design, a plan with an extra-small network had a monthly premium that was 6.7% less expensive than that of a plan with a large network. For a typical plan, consumers were saving between $212 and $339 a year.
To date, consumers have had little indication of network size when choosing a plan. Many marketplaces have a feature that allows consumers to search for a specific provider or to see all participating providers by specialty, but the overall breadth of the network remains opaque. To address the issue of transparency, for Plan Year 2017 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is piloting a display of network breadth information on the marketplaces in four states: Maine, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas. During open enrollment, consumers in these states see information classifying the breadth of the plans' provider networks, as compared to other plans in the county. Consumers can compare networks for three provider types, including adult primary care providers, pediatricians, and hospitals. The new labels categorize a network as 'Standard' if within a standard deviation of a baseline Provider Participation Rate, or 'Broad' or 'Basic' if above or below it respectively.
Another concern raised by narrow networks is one of adequacy. In a study of 2015 federal Marketplace plans, nearly 15% had no in-network physicians within 50 miles for at least one specialty. Endocrinology, rheumatology, and psychiatry were the most common excluded specialties. The ACA set a national standard for network adequacy requiring "a network that is sufficient in number and types of providers," and that "all services will be accessible without unreasonable delay." But the interpretation of "sufficient" and "reasonable" was left to the states. To guide state adequacy standards, in November 2015 the National Association of Insurance Commissioners updated its 1996 Managed Care Plan Network Adequacy Model and renamed it the Health Benefit Plan Network Access and Adequacy Model Act. The Act specifies that state insurance commissioners, not health plans, determine if provider networks are adequate, sets standards for the accuracy of provider directories, and includes consumer protections against "surprise medical bills" when out-of-network providers deliver care in in-network facilities. However, the NAIC model act did not recommend quantitative standards of adequacy, nor is it binding on states.
Amid the slow progress addressing transparency and adequacy of networks, two recent studies quantified the changes in health care use and spending attributable to a narrow network. In the context of a state employee plan, Gruber & McKnight found that consumers were very price sensitive when given the option of a narrow network plan, and that it was an effective strategy for controlling costs. Those who switched to a narrow network plan (10% of employees) spent almost 40% less on medical care, with savings primarily coming from specialist and hospital care. In the context of a small group market, Atwood & Lo Sasso found an overall spending reduction of 25% associated with enrollment in a narrow network plan, with reductions in primary care, specialist care, allied health, and prescription drugs.
From the 2016 list of all 5,022 qualified health plans (and 108,448 unique plan/county combinations) sold in the marketplaces for all 50 states plus DC as provided by the RWJF HIX Compare dataset, we identified 544 unique provider networks offered by 292 different issuers. We obtained the list of providers participating in each of these networks from Vericred, a healthcare data services company. The provider network data used in this research was obtained by Vericred in September 2016 either directly from insurers or through machine readable provider directories released by the insurers.
Providers were matched to the National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry, available from CMS, to obtain a consistently coded specialty, provider type, and location. We restricted the list to matched providers and verified physicians as active by matching listed physicians to the SK&A office-based physician dataset. The SK&A dataset telephone verifies location and specialty information every six months and thus provides validated, updated, and consistently collected specialty and location information for 594,776 physicians. For these physicians we use SK&A specialty and location information.
We excluded 13 networks managed by 11 issuers where we had no valid data. Our analysis dataset consisted of 523,503 physicians participating in plans issued by the 281 carriers across 531 networks. We matched 392,856 of these physicians to the SK&A file. For the 130,557 unmatched, we used the specialty and location information from the NPI data. We also created a dataset of the 229,644 physicians that were found to not be participating in any marketplace network and were verified as active office-based physicians by the SK&A data. In addition to describing the networks in the Marketplace in 2016, we compared how networks have changed from 2014 to 2016. The process of collecting the 2014 data is described in our previous Data Brief. Because methods of data collection and cleaning have improved since that time, we returned to the 2014 file to reconcile differences. This primarily required identifying one unique geographic location per provider based on SK&A data when matched, and based on NPI data when not matched. Because the 2014 data were collected for silver plans only, all comparisons are restricted to silver plans.
We estimate network size only for the parts of a state where plans are sold using that particular provider network. Network size is estimated by the ratio of the number of physicians participating in each network to the total number of physicians eligible for that network in each state. A physician's eligibility to be included in a network was determined by whether he or she was practicing in a county where a plan associated with the network was sold. Likewise, participating physicians were only counted in the numerator of this measure if their practice location was within a county where a plan associated with the network was sold. As in 2014, we categorized network size into five groups using arbitrary cutoffs that might provide meaningful information to consumers: x-small (< 10%), small (10%-25%), medium (25%-40%), large (40%-60%), and x-large (≥ 60%).
We assess the number of plans with networks of each size. Networks are typically attached to multiple plans, but we use the plan as the unit of analysis. (Our first brief used the network as the unit of analysis, but because consumers purchase plans rather than networks, we believe plans are the most appropriate level of analysis.) To adjust for the fact that some plans are only offered regionally within a state while others are sold state-wide, we summarize plans by weighting by the fraction of the state's population living in counties where the plan was offered. We chose this approach as it reflects consumers' experiences in choosing between different plans, rather than networks. We examined network sizes associated with different types and levels of plans, as well as among several different physician specialty subsets.
The distribution of physician networks, overall and by metal tier, in 2016 are shown in Figure 1. By our measures, 31% of networks are small or x-small: 12% of networks are x-small, meaning they include less than 10% of office-based practicing physicians in the area and another 19% are small, including between 10% and 25%of physicians. At the other end of the spectrum, 15% are x-large, which we define as networks that include at least 60% of physicians. There is little difference in network breadth across metal tiers, except for the platinum plans, which feature more small networks. However, the platinum tier has just 5% of the plans offered.
Most networks offered on the marketplace are Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) or Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs): 28% are PPOs, 53% are HMOs, 9% are Exclusive Provider Organizations (EPOs), and 10% are Point of Service (POS) plans. Within each plan type we categorize network size, as shown in Figure 2. We found meaningful differences across type, with 44% of HMOs having x-small or small networks, compared to 35% of PPOs. HMO plans have twice as many x-small networks as PPOs (14% vs. 7%). POS plans have a surprisingly large proportion of x-small plans (27%), while on the other extreme, EPOs have a large proportion of large and x-large networks (63%).
We then characterize network size within broad specialty group categories and display results in Figure 3. The most common specialty groups among practicing physicians are primary care (29%), hospital-based (17%), and surgery-related (16%). We find a striking similarity in network sizes across specialty groups with the exception of hospital-based specialties (radiology, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, and pathology). Network size for primary care physicians is very similar to overall network size with 31% having x-small or small networks. For pediatrics, only 23% of plans have small or x-small networks. With the notable exception of psychiatrists, specialist groups are less likely to be narrow networks compared to primary care groups. The one striking outlier are hospital-based specialty groups, where 72% of plans have either x-small or small networks. This is notable given that this is the group of physicians most likely to lead to a surprise out-of-network bill.
narrow networks (x-small or small) in their plans. As shown, plans in some states offer mostly narrow networks, (KY, VA), while in other states, narrow networks are quite rare or non-existent.
We found relative overall stability in network size when we compared 2014 and 2016 silver plans, except among the narrowest networks, where the number of plans with x-small networks doubled from 6% to 12%. As shown in Figure 5, the sum of x-small and small networks declined slightly: from 31% to 29% and the fraction of plans with larger network sizes also remained remarkably stable. Thus the doubling of x-small networks was matched by the reduced prevalence of small networks. What might account for the increase in x-small networks? We explored shifts in the distribution of plan types given the noted higher prevalence of narrow networks among HMO plans. We find that the prevalence of PPOs and HMOs changed from 2014 to 2016: 29% are PPOs (down from 36% in 2014) and 51% are HMOs (up from 46% in 2014). As shown in Figure 6, the shifts in the prevalence of different plan types are not as meaningful as the shifts within plan type. We find the greatest jumps in x-small networks among HMO plans and POS plans.
On a state level, the propensity to offer narrow networks changed considerably, with narrow networks emerging in some states that had none (IA, AR, NH) while disappearing in others in which they had been prevalent (for example, NJ, AK). Figure 7 shows these differences by state.
The trend of more x-small networks highlights key issues for narrow networks going forward. Enforcing adequacy standards and further developing enforceable adequacy standards in all states has been a challenge, but the increasing prevalence of x-small networks adds pressure and immediacy to the task. Providing greater transparency regarding networks is critical for consumers who shop based on price and possibly whether their primary care physician is in their desired plan. These consumers, when seeking care, may find themselves with a plan they would not have selected had they know more about the choices of physicians available to them. The CMS pilot to label network breadth and offer this information to consumers when selecting plans is an important development.
The high prevalence of narrow networks among hospital-based physicians, however, is stunning. Given that these physicians are the ones most likely to send surprise out-of-network bills, this remains a concern for those with narrow network plans and broad plans.
The emergence of narrow networks is an important health plan innovation, as it offers the opportunity for providing lower-priced plans in the marketplace. For this innovation to be executed fairly and safely for consumers, it must be accompanied by continued innovation among regulators to ensure transparency, network adequacy, and elimination of surprise out-of-network bills.


Love having a pet but find it difficult to juggle a full-time job and provide your pet with the care they deserve? Heads and Tails provides you with high-quality dog walking and cat sitting services in Austin, Texas.
Our professional local pet sitters have received comprehensive training and provide cat sitting and dog walking services in Austin, Texas.
Our dog walking services are completely customizable: choose the walk duration, time, and payment schedule that fits with your lifestyle and needs. Have a trained, experienced, and insured dog walker take over when you can't be there.
We understand the importance of consistency for the well-being of both dogs and people, so we schedule the same walker for every service.
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Choose a visit length below and plan your schedule. Whether you'll have the same schedule week-after-week, an always changing schedule, or anywhere in between, we can accommodate.
Visit the Getting Started page. After you fill out the short and simple dog walking inquiry form, you'll receive an email back from a team member who will be able to schedule a meet and greet and answer as many questions as you have beforehand.
At the meet-and-greet, we'll go over our services in detail. We'll record all of your pet's health, routine, and emergency information needed to provide the ideal service for you and your dog's individual needs.
After the meet-and-greet, you'll be invited to our online service portal. The portal is where you'll schedule services, send updates to your walker, and view invoices.
Following each walk, you'll receive a detailed report with pictures and a description of the visit.
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It is no secret that most cats don't do well with boarders; they're typically a bit more particular than their canine-counterparts.
Our local pet sitting service in Austin allows your feline friend to stay at home in their usual environment, while a pet-pro will visit your home daily to provide food, fresh water, and scoop and/or replace litter regularly. While we're there we'll dish out lots of love and attention (if your cat is into that sort of thing), or plenty of space (for the more solitary kitties).
We offer additional complimentary home-sitting services at no additional charge, including but not limited to bringing in the mail, watering plants, alternating lights to give the appearance someone is home, and a number of other tasks. Just mention it and we'll get it done!
Enough time to refresh food/water, scoop litter, and dish out some quality time.
For the social kitty! Our standard cat sitting services + plenty of playtime, ear scratches, and love.
Our clients love to mix in full-hour visits during longer trips or vacations to give their cats a little extra love.


IT'S BEEN A FEW YEARS SINCE I ADDED ANYTHING TO THE VANNING DAYS COLLECTION. NOW I AM GOING TO BE BUSY FOR A WHILE. MY FIRST NEW ADDITION WILL BE FROM A MORE RECENT PERSPECTIVE. 2007, NOT THAT LONG AGO. THEN I WILL JUMP BACK TO THE 70'S UNLESS I GO TO VANFEST THIS YEAR, (2008).


This oven roasted broccoli recipe of the simplest methods for making broccoli. This simple side dish is seasoned with just garlic and salt & pepper, but it makes perfect broccoli every time. Makes 6 servings.
Have you ever tried oven roasted broccoli? Until a few weeks ago, when my sister told me how good it was, I had never bothered with it. I mean, I've seen it all over Pinterest, but I just never thought it would be worth the effort.
I was so wrong. It's seriously the best way to make broccoli ever. It comes out flavorful and crispy, rather than soggy or over cooked like when you steam or boil it.
I've already made oven roasted broccoli at least 5 times since I first tried it, and I made it again last night. I'm that impressed by it. Plus, it's so easy.
All you have to do is chop the broccoli and toss it on a cookie sheet – preferably lined with parchment or foil – drizzle it with a little oil, and season with some basics like salt, pepper and a little garlic powder. That's it.
The you roast it at 400˚ F (200˚ C) for 15 – 20 minutes, depending on how large your broccoli pieces are.
So next time you're looking for an easy vegetable side dish, try oven roasted broccoli. It's great for when you're cooking on the stovetop because you don't have to watch another pot while you're cooking. Just pop it in the oven, set a timer and wait.
What can I add to broccoli to make it taste better?
Does roasting broccoli destroy nutrients?
Can you reheat roasted broccoli?
Spread broccoli pieces evenly onto a parchment or foil-lined cookie sheet or large baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste.
Roast for 15 – 20 minutes or until broccoli is fully cooked (it will have just started to brown).
I did this the other day and loved it too. Next time: parmesan.
I didn't try broccoli until after I had graduated from high school and when I finally did I realized that I actually liked it. Now I find that broccoli is one of my all time favorite veggies, and yet I've never had it oven roasted yet, I'm totally trying this out as soon as I buy some more!


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It's The Choo Choo Bob Show!! Roaring out of the Twin Cities of Minnesota comes this fun little (each episode is but 12 minutes long) children's show — all about trains. There is a great article about the show HERE, which describes how it came to be. The show even has its own clubhouse and store in Saint Paul where episodes where/are filmed.
Each episode features a live action video of real railroading and for the purposes of this review, I have chosen the Milwaukee Road #261 steam engine trip.
Choo Choo Bob (played by Sam Heyn) and Engineer Paul (played by Paul Howe) take a ride down the Mississippi on former CMStP&P (now Canadian Pacific) tracks aboard the beautiful Cedar Rapids Skytop observation car.
Oh, yes. See the show's logo at the top of this page? That image of a diesel locomotive looks familiar to me. We'll be revisiting that image later on in this review. All Aboard!
Milwaukee Road S3 class 4-8-4 #261 (built by Alco – Schenectady in July 1944) gallops along at track speed whilst back in the Skytop, Bob and Paul enjoy the view. Friends of 261 operates and maintains this Minneapolis-based locomotive and train.
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"Heading for the Nineties, Livin' in the Wild Wild West!"
Okay, the above has got nothing to do with today's review, but I always liked that song.
Jim West (played by Robert Conrad) and Artemus Gordon (played by Ross Martin) star in this post-Civil War spy caper in the American West. Their preferred method of transportation is their own private car "Wanderer 1" towed by (natch!) a steam locomotive.
Although I'm reviewing a black and white episode from the first season, I will supplement with color views of "The Night of the Vicious Valentine" from season 2.
Motive power for the train was provided by venerable Virginia & Truckee 4-4-0 #22, "The Inyo". This is from the days when she was owned by Paramount Studios. All exterior train shots were filmed around Menifee, California.
Compare B&W and color poses of Inyo, a baggage car and Wanderer as they pause for Jim and Artemus to leap into action!
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The 2017 Aloha Concert is right around the corner!! This Aloha Concert will be a fundraiser for the Roosevelt Music Department. Please come & join us for a night filled with beautiful music with special guest, Jake Shimabukuro who will be performing with the Symphonic Orchestra. A limited number of Aloha Concert tickets will be available for purchase online for $15 a ticket on may 5, 2017. Follow the link below to order your tickets. Tickets will also be sold at the door.


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York man indicted on federal drug, weapons charges could face life in prison
When Eric T. Banks, 38, was arrested at a York home in January, police found several guns, heroin and crack; now he could face life in prison.
York man indicted on federal drug, weapons charges could face life in prison When Eric T. Banks, 38, was arrested at a York home in January, police found several guns, heroin and crack; now he could face life in prison. Check out this story on ydr.com: http://www.ydr.com/story/news/2018/04/19/york-man-arrested-after-january-raid-now-indicted-federal-drug-weapons-charges/532860002/
, bkessler@ydr.com Published 1:40 p.m. ET April 19, 2018 | Updated 2:57 p.m. ET April 19, 2018
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A York man arrested in January after police allegedly bought heroin from him and another man is now facing federal drugs and weapons charges that could bring a life sentence.
Eric T. Banks, 38, was indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury on drug trafficking and firearms charges, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Banks was arrested Jan. 19 after police raided a home in York and found Banks and another man inside with quantities of heroin and crack as well as three handguns and a shotgun.
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More: Raid on York home yields drugs and guns
Police said Banks' criminal history prohibited him from possessing a firearm. He was sent to York County Prison after he was unable to post bail. On Wednesday, when Banks was indicted on the federal charges, he remained incarcerated.
According to the release, the incident involving Banks is part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods, which brings together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime. The case was also brought as part of a district-wide initiative designed to combat the use and distribution of heroin.
According to the release, the maximum penalty Banks could face under the law is life imprisonment, although the judge is required by federal sentencing guidelines to consider many factors.
More: He was shot in York and his heart stopped three times. Now, he asks why he was spared.
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State police shoot man after he points weapon at them
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Pa. woman drove into traffic to 'test her faith'
Obese, caged black bear removed from Pa. sportsmen's club
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The Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series is an award given by the Screen Actors Guild to honor the finest acting achievements in Dramatic Television.
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, or simply Jack Ryan, is an American action political thriller web television series, based on characters from the fictional "Ryanverse" created by Tom Clancy, that premiered on August 31, 2018 on Amazon Video. The series was created by Carlton Cuse and Graham Roland. Cuse serves as an executive producer alongside John Krasinski, Michael Bay and Mace Neufeld, among others. Krasinski also stars in the series as the titular character, making him the fifth actor to portray the character after Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck and Chris Pine from the film series. In April 2018, it was announced that Amazon had renewed the series for a second season.


OCEAN PRIME is a modern American restaurant and lounge from renowned restaurateur Cameron Mitchell. Voted "Best Bar" and one of the "Best Steakhouses in the City" by the Orlando Sentinel, OCEAN PRIME Orlando delivers an extraordinary experience to guests. Stunning settings and a vibrant energy, an impressive menu of seafood and prime cuts of steak, signature cocktails, a Wine Spectator-honored wine list and truly genuine hospitality make OCEAN PRIME Orlando an ideal place to socialize, talk business, celebrate and indulge.


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* Mount Baker, Berg in Washington, Vereinigte Staaten
 Mount Baker (Antarktika), Berg in der Ross Dependency, Antarktika
 Mount Baker (Ruwenzori), Berg in Uganda

Siehe auch:
 Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, ein Schutzgebiet im US-Bundesstaat Washington
 Mount Baker National Recreation Area, ein Erholungsgebiet im Whatcom County im US-Bundesstaat Washington

 Mount Bakker, Berg im Mac-Robertson-Land, Antarktika
 Mount Becker, Berg im Ellsworthland, Antarktika


In this important meeting, 13 government banks will discuss ways to further advance the Indian banking system.
[New Delhi]: Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal will meet the heads of 13 public sector banks (PSBs) to resolve their concerns on all issues. According to sources, this meeting is being organized by the State Bank of India (SBI), the largest public sector bank, headed by Piyush Goyal.
According to the sources, in this important meeting, 13 heads of government banks will discuss ways to advance the Indian banking system. The participating banks will be comprised of Punjab National Bank (PNB), Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC), Punjab and Sind Bank, UCO Bank, United Bank of India and Allahabad Bank. Apart from this, Managing Director of Bank of Maharashtra, Managing Director of Andhra Bank, Managing Director Canara Bank, Managing Director of Indian Bank and Managing Director of Vijaya Bank will also be present in this important meeting.
This will be the first meeting of heads of government banks after the annual financial results of the financial year 2017-18. Most of these banks have recorded losses in the last quarter of the last financial year. These banks are headquartered in eastern, southern and northern India. Due to Nirv Modi's PNB scam, Punjab National Bank alone suffered a loss of Rs 13,416.91 crore in the last quarter of the last financial year. This is the largest quarterly loss of any bank. Significantly, money was withdrawn through the misuse of LOU in this scandal and in this case, Neerav Modi and his uncle Mehul are the main accused.


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The current state of 5G in France
5G network launches follow spectrum allocation in October
France was one of the latest countries in Western Europe to launch 5G. Mobile operators in the country announced their initial 5G deployments in November and December after telecommunications regulator Arcep made available suitable spectrum for 5G in October. Here, we briefly describe the initial availability of 5G announced by French carriers.
Iliad subsidiary Free Mobile launched commercial 5G services in the country in December. The telco said that its 5G network already has 5,255 active sites across France, which enables the carrier to cover almost 40% of the country's overall population.
Free Mobile also said that its 5G network already covers rural areas as well as towns and cities.
For its 5G network, Free Mobile currently uses frequencies in the 700 MHz band as well as frequencies in the 3.5 GHz band which Free acquired in the French spectrum auction in 2020.
The operator said that its current spectrum enables broad coverage and good indoor reception thanks to the so-called low frequencies (700 MHz), as well as ultra-fast speeds, thanks to 70 megahertz in the midband (3.5 GHz).
Free Mobile also highlighted that it is principally using European equipment for developing its 4G and 5G networks.
Bouygues Telecom recently announced that its 5G coverage has already reached 67 cities with a population of over 50,000 since the commercial launch of its 5G services on December 1.
The telco said that its 5G rollout has reached over 1,000 municipalities across the country.
Bouygues Telecom initially launched 5G in 20 cities across France. Some of the cities covered by the company's 5G network are Lyon, Nice, Cannes, Montpellier, Avignon, Reims, Le Havre, Toulon, Dijon, Villeurbanne, Le Mans, Aix-en-Provence, Boulogne-Billancourt, Metz, Versailles, Saint Denis, Argenteuil, Rouen, Montreuil et Nancy.
The French operator said it expects to achieve nationwide coverage by the end of 2021. The current roll-out phase will rely on the 3.5 GHz and 2.1 GHz bands.
SFR announced that its 5G service will be available in 120 towns and cities in France by the end of December. The telco had initially launched its 5G commercial network in Nice in November.
Some of the large cities to be covered by SFR's 5G network include Bordeaux, Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Montpellier, Nantes, Nice and Paris.
Orange was expecting to launch its commercial 5G services in 15 municipalities in December. Some of the cities where the 5G service will be initially available are Nice, Marseille, Le Mans, Angers and Clermont Ferrand. By the end of 2020, more than 160 municipalities will be covered with 5G, according to Orange's initial plans.
The operator said it has chosen to initially cover areas that are already heavily used in order to avoid any risk of saturation.
5G spectrum and coverage specifications
The main auction for 3.4-3.8 GHz frequencies for the provision of 5G in France was completed in early October.
In this spectrum auction, local operators Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom and Iliad committed to pay a total of 2.8 billion euros ($3.4 billion) for a total of 11 blocks of 10 megahertz of spectrum.
Telecom regulator Arcep's specifications for the 5G auction stipulate that each operator must launch 5G services in at least two cities before the end of 2020. Each carrier should deploy 3,000 sites by 2022, 8,000 sites in 2024 and 10,500 sites by 2025.
Eventually, all of the cell sites must provide a 5G service using frequencies in the 3.4-3.8 GHz band or other bands, according to the regulator.
Arcep also proposed that 25% of 3.4-3.8 GHz band sites in the last two stages must be located in sparsely populated areas, targeting economic activity, notably manufacturing, excluding major metropolitan areas.
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Carrollton Viaduct in Baltimore, Maryland is the world's oldest railway bridge still in use, and that its cornerstone was laid on July 4, 1828?