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food sites for June 2010
It's nearly June, that glorious time of year when new brides are busy in their gardens, picking baby greens, watering the young tomato and pepper plants, turning early berries in the season's first homemade ice cream, and …oops, we seem to drifted off in an unexpected, yet strangely familiar direction.
Nonetheless, we've managed to recover in time to get this latest issue out, slightly ahead of schedule.
Subscribers to our updates newsletter receive only these updates from our blog, Just Served, in their e-mailboxes. The rest of our little non-update screeds still go into the blog, but they no longer intrude themselves in our subscribers' mailboxes. Last month, we posted "Capsaicin as Religious Experience" -- how one might experience the Tao through torture of one's tongue and "Dandelions," the bane of lawns, but joy of foragers.
Leitesculinaria is still in the process of reposting, sometimes with shiny new updates and edits, some of my older articles. A few of our newly-expanded pieces are in the queue and should be showing up soon. The entire list of our currently-posted LeitesCulinaria articles is available here.
True gluttons for punishment should visit A Quiet Little Table in the Corner, a page that provides an ever-changing master index of any other web places that carry our stuff. The Quiet Little Table is hosted by Marty Martindale's Food Site of the Day, and you should check out some of the goodies she's got posted while you're there.
It's grilling season, and we're including a link to A Hamburger Today because it's a wonderfully obsessive discourse on what makes a perfect burger, followed by a long list of equally-obsessive comments -- almost of all which should lead to some truly juicy cook-outs.
Here are a few excerpts, only tangentially-related to June, the month of weddings, from -- or soon to be added to -- On the Table's culinary quote pages:
"A bachelor's life is a fine breakfast, a flat lunch, and a miserable dinner." Francis Bacon
"After about 20 years of marriage, I'm finally starting to scratch the surface of what women want. And I think the answer lies somewhere between conversation and chocolate." Mel Gibson
"What's the difference between a boyfriend and a husband? About 30 pounds." Cindy Garner
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Cilantro Haters, It's Not Your Fault
(Harold McGee's New York Times article on the science behind cilantro aversion)
(a hipper, funnier, Newsweek- or People-like online magazine for foodies)
Experimental Food Society, The
(group of artists who use food as their medium: "jelly mongers, cake sculptors, sugarcraft artists, mobile chocolate adventurers and one-of-a-kind dining conceptualists")
Fankhauser's Cheese Page
(the science behind, and recipes for, cheese-making -- plus a few non-cheese items)
"Food Health Claims Need Scientific Tests, Report Says"
(Molly Peterson's Bloomberg article on the move to have FDA police food marketers' health claims)
"In Former East Germany, a Search for Lost Foods"
(Lauren Shockey's article, in The Atlantic, on her attempt to relive a bit of food nostalgia… and what food nostalgia actually is)
Italian Sweets: History
(an overview that traces traditional treats all the way back to Ancient Rome)
(this slog -- a hybrid of blog and salon -- features articles by some of the best food writers around)
Nick Stellino Recipes
(lots of recipes from the cookbook author and chef of PBS' Cooking with Friends)
"Pain, Patisserie et Religion en Europe Pre- et Protohistorique"
(archaeological study of the origins of European baking, in the journal Civilisations; in French)
"Pasteurization Without Representation"
(Corby Kummer's article, in The Atlantic, on the battles over raw milk in New England)
Rootscuisine
("...promoting the foodways of people of African descent around the globe")
This is Why You're Fat
(funny-scary collection of photos -- example: sushi, made with Peeps)
Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center (TFREC)
(the latest info on "orchard culture, pest control, fruit harvesting and handling, fruit maturity, storage, grading and packaging," from Washington State University's College of Agriculture and Home Economics)
(an archive, in the University of North Texas, of government publications that are no longer in print; a recent search for "food" found 619)
Association of Food Journalists (AFJ)
----still more blogs----
All We Can Eat
Eating is Art
Fatback and Foie Gras
La Vida Locavore
Lorna Sass at Large
Malaysian Cuisine, The
No Recipes
Pleasant Eats
Sneeze! Pepper for the Beast
Three Many Cooks
Except, of course, for the usual legal mumbo-jumbo and commercial flim-flam:
Our books, The Resource Guide for Food Writers, The Herbalist in the Kitchen, The Business of Food: Encyclopedia of the Food And Drink Industries, and Human Cuisine can be ordered through the Libro-Emporium.


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How Can a Mega Brand Equal a Mega Success
Rob Mooth, Vice President, BASES Client Consulting and Mike Asche, Vice President, BASES Client Consulting, The Nielsen Company
SUMMARY: Megabranding can be an effective strategy for marketers to drive growth and efficiency from power brands across related product categories under the right conditions. Executing the strategy successfully involves careful understanding of the brand's specific equity and leveraging it for competitive advantage with robust marketing support.
Many are attempting to produce greater efficiency from fewer brands…
Do more with less—the mantra being echoed in both businesses and homes. In today's retail marketplace, increased fragmentation, shrinking store footprints, rising commodity costs, and stretched consumers are creating unique pressures on branded products. As marketers create business plans to address these issues, many also are attempting to produce greater efficiency from fewer brands. This gives rise to the notion of "megabranding" as a way to economize costs and grow broader, stronger franchises that are more resilient to these forces.
Cross-over consumption
Megabranding is when a brandmark is applied across multiple product extensions and flankers that satisfy a variety of consumer needs across different categories. For example, Clorox is considered a megabrand because the broad use of the brand stretches across laundry, home cleaning/disinfecting and small durables. On the other hand, while Coca-Cola is a global powerhouse brand, it has predominant representation in the carbonated soft drinks category alone.
Marketers are considering megabrand strategies to increase marketing and operational efficiency across a number of potential fronts:
Media—spots that support multiple complementary items under an umbrella strategy deliver a greater return on investment
Copy development—reducing the number of creative executions presents a savings opportunity
Trade line promotion—folding multiple products into more impactful trade promotions result in improved efficiency and compliance
Consumer promotion—bundling can improve efficiency and breakthrough
Leverage transaction size vs. penetration—it is easier to get a brand's current consumers to buy more than to gain the same volume from a new buyer
While operational efficiencies are vital, the consumer issues related to megabranding are just as important. The first step to crafting a winning megabrand strategy and creating sustainable competitive advantage is understanding the brand's unique equity. Misreading the brand's meaning is the biggest strategic error in megabranding. Brands that fail to meaningfully connect with consumers as they migrate into new categories can lead to disastrous outcomes. We believe Gatorade's failed 2001 attempt to extend into meal bars is a good example of misread equity. In consumers' minds, Gatorade likely represented "hydration" rather than "nutrition" or "performance" and did not form a solid link to the meal-bar category.
Misreading the brand's meaning is the biggest strategic error in megabranding…
Most brands lack distinctive, specific perceptions and do not differentiate on the basis of unique attributes or associations. Brands may be well known and have generally positive overall perceptions relative to competitors, but these more general perceptions are usually not a sufficient strategic rationale for cross-category extension. For this reason, many brands do not have a strong opportunity for generating competitive advantage from megabranding.
The basic foundation of successful megabranding starts with identifying a unique and ownable equity for the brand. Executing the strategy successfully involves understanding how the brand's unique equity can be relevant and leveraged for a competitive advantage.
Unique relevance
Brands produce value for consumers in a variety of ways. First, strong brands help to establish credibility with the customer. Well-known brands can do this if the brand's equity is relevant to the destination category. At a higher level, impactful megabranding strategies leverage perceptions that are specific to the brand in a way that enhances consumer value.
The equity must bring a unique benefit…
Successful megabrands are built on a foundation of "unique relevance"—identifying a consumer benefit that can be transferred to build competitive advantage in another category. Beyond being well-known, the equity must bring a unique benefit to the destination category. Three case studies illustrate the point:
Special K snack bars introduced in 2002 were a major success. Although the meal-bar category was well-populated, Special K's unique value proposition of health and weight management benefits was a great fit with the lifestyle of the brand's target.
Crest's successful entry in 2001 into home whitening kits was aided by its strong equity and clinical angle. While other oral care brands also have strengths, we believe few could have developed this new category as effectively.
Olay's entry into cosmetics in 1999 failed. While Olay is a strong brand with many successful extensions in skin care, its equity brought nothing uniquely relevant to the competitive cosmetics category.
Persuasive actions
When marketers seek viable options for exporting a megabrand into an adjacency, rarely do they find opportunities to improve delivery on current primary consumer needs. Instead, destinations for megabrand equities often call for "activating" a secondary consumer need. That is, elevating the role of a less critical need to a more influential role on consumer purchasing decisions. Successful megabranding often is the result of activating needs that were less influential because no brand was currently focused on that need. Brands that succeed have a strong core strategy and a sizeable marketing investment to energize this shift in consumer thinking and behavior.
Brands that succeed have a strong core strategy…
Clorox capitalized on the sustainability trend when it activated the eco-friendly driver in home cleaning with its 2008 introduction of Green Works. Being the first mainstream brand to get a substantial portion of the market to think differently, Green Works generated significantly higher volume than the leader in this segment and helped grow the environmental cleaning category 40% in its first year.
Credibility carries clout
Big names carry weight and can also do wonders when introduced into underdeveloped markets and segments just by lending credibility to the mix. For example, the fledgling brand Clean Shower was slowly building the daily shower cleaner category in the late 1990s when Tilex, Scrubbing Bubbles and Lysol entered the fray, which instantly legitimized the category for consumers and volume responded. While the expected return from this basic strategy may be modest, it can be executed quicker and with less risk.
Find the specific equity and how it is relevant and transferable…
Brands with strong sales are good potential candidates for extension and megabranding, but this is not necessarily the most critical factor. A strong and specific equity may be the more important issue for creating a megabrand platform. The key is to find the specific equity and how it is relevant and transferable to a different category. Sometimes big brands do not have the flexibility for megabranding, but smaller brands might.
For example, Mr. Clean was a relatively small brand in the U.S. through 2002, selling dilutable cleaners with a 10% share of the market. But the brand had broad awareness and recognition, a strong cleaning equity, and an iconic visual equity. When Procter & Gamble launched Mr. Clean Magic Eraser in 2003, it leveraged its equity to establish credibility for this novel product.
Invest for growth
The fact is, megabranding programs are typically only as effective as their marketing support. Most marketers do not employ megabranding as just an efficiency play. Rather, they view it as an opportunity to grow volume and share. While there is no single support strategy that fits all cases, it is clear that most marketers have devoted substantial marketing support to capitalize on megabranding initiatives.
Most successful megabrand strategies do not place great weight on family messaging…
As support is allocated, we believe in most cases that dedicated support for the adjacent extension is important. There is a logical attraction to brand-family communication strategies given the potential for marketing efficiencies. However, most successful megabrand strategies that we have examined do not place great weight on family messaging. In most cases, a critical need exists to educate and convince consumers about the megabrand's relevance in the adjacency. Family messaging may play a role later in the megabrand's evolution, but in the introductory time period, more focused support should usually be the priority.
Occasionally, a megabrand strategy is implemented as a swapout of an existing equity for a megabrand. In this case, a co-branded approach is wise. A timely example exists in dish care, where Reckitt-Benckiser is replacing Jet-Dry for the Finish brand on its rinse aids, and also converting its Electrasol detergent to the Finish franchise. As the Finish branding is implemented, there is a visible co-branding for at least an introductory period and a healthy level of media support for the megabrand. This approach provides clarity for Jet Dry and Electrasol consumers.
Understand what the brand represents in consumers' minds…
Distinct direction
Megabranding can be a successful strategy for generating marketing and operational efficiencies as well as overall brand growth; however, to realize these advantages, the strategy must be carefully navigated. A successful strategy requires that the manufacturer clearly understands what the brand represents in consumers' minds and makes the right choices on how the brand's unique equity can be relevant to the category and leveraged for a competitive advantage.
Successful megabranding also requires a commitment to support the brand as it works to extend itself into new categories. When a manufacturer can identify the right equity, leverage it in a relevant category in a meaningful way, and vigorously support the initiative, the ingredients are in place to turn a megabranding strategy into a megasuccess.
Read more about how to turn a megabrand into a megasuccess in Nielsen's recent report.
https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/article/2009/how-can-a-mega-brand-equal-a-mega-success/

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Spalding County Coroner Sonny Foster is seeking the public's assistance in locating relatives or friends of a homeless man who died after being struck by a vehicle.
The collision occurred in the early morning hours of March 24, when 70-year-old Thomas Earl Cummings reportedly entered the roadway in the area of North Expressway and Ellis Road.
Critically injured, Cummings was transported to the Trauma Unit of Grady Memorial Hospital. Cummings sustained multiple fractures and eventually succumbed to his injuries Wednesday, April 10.
"He never regained consciousness. He stayed in a coma the entire time," Foster said.
Having been unable to identify any relatives, Foster is asking for the community's help.
Trooper Logan Pryor, of the Georgia State Patrol-Griffin Post, is also seeking Cummings' next of kin.
"His ID is not from Griffin; it's from Powder Springs," Pryor said.
It is unknown how long Cummings had been in Griffin.
Foster said Cummings' relatives are being sought for notification purposes only and will not be responsible for paying the expenses associated with his final arrangements.
Anyone with information pertaining to Cummings family or friends may contact Foster at 678.859.1564 or The GRIP at 770.713.5839.
Is there any way this can be shared to Facebook?
Yes, ma'am. It's posted on The GRIP Facebook page. Thanks!
Shelia, I'm sending you some info by FB PM that may or may not help find a family member.


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The Simon Fraser University Men's Hockey team has completed their stable of goalies for the 2015/16 season with the commitment of Lyndon Stanwood. The West Vancouver native returns home to BC after playing NCAA hockey with Lake Forrest College in Illinois last season.
Stanwood comes to the team with experience playing junior hockey in the BCHL and KIJHL, as well as his stint in the NCAA. He split his 97 BCHL starts between Salmon Arm, Chilliwack, Langley, and Trail, with the bulk of that time coming over two seasons with the Smoke Eaters. He has spent a large portion of his career as a starting goalie, and will look to use that experience to try and take the starting job with the Clan.
With the departure of long time goaltender Andrew Parent due to graduation, playing time in the crease will be up for grabs, as all three SFU goalies will come into the 2015/16 season with one year of college hockey experience. This will create a competitive environment for players which is something Head Coach Mark Coletta feels will be a positive, "Lyndon will have the opportunity to fight for the number one spot, and having all three goalies competing for it should create a great atmosphere at training camp"
One thing SFU fans will notice is the size of their new goalie. Stanwood is listed at 5'9″, however that may be a stretch as he points out " I'm only a few inches taller than the crossbar". However that doesn't worry coach Coletta, "He's not the biggest goalie, but makes up for it in every other way", while former coach Bobby Henderson of the Langley Rivermen described his goaltending as "technically sound, acrobatic and fiercely competitive."
While he was brought to the program for his play on the ice, it's what he brings to the team off the ice that will be valuable to a team that will be looking to find a new identity after the loss of a number of key contributors this past season. "He's a great team mate, I can't speak highly enough about his character. He's highly respected by his teammates and would be a great addition to any program" said Bobby Henderson. Off the ice, Lyndon will be working towards his Business Administration degree, and will likely focus on innovation and entrepreneurship.
Lyndon joins Stephen Ryan, Valik Chichkin, Dustin Cave, Jamie Waddington, Robson Cramer, and Darnel St. Pierre as the seventh recruit thus far in what is expected to be a very strong recruiting class for the 2015-16 season for SFU.
SFU Men's Hockey was re-established in 2004 and competes in the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League. The program focuses on competition, academics, and community service as its core values. For more information about the SFU Hockey program, please visit www.sfuhockey.com.
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Hudson Valley Man Killed 'Most Dangerous Road' in New York
NYSDOTHV
A Hudson Valley man lost his life on what's considered the most dangerous road in all of New York State.
On Monday, New York State Police in the lower Hudson Valley announced an investigation into a fatal accident in Westchester County.
On Sunday, March 27, New York State Police from Troop K began their investigation into the fatal crash on the Taconic State Parkway, New York. New York State Police from Troop K patrols Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, and Columbia Counties.
The fatal accident happened in the early morning hours on Sunday on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of Yorktown, according to New York State Police.
At approximately 12:20 a.m., New York State Police troopers from Troop K were dispatched to the Taconic State Parkway for a report of a vehicle off the roadway with Yorktown Fire Department and Empress EMS already on scene.
The Yorktown Heights Fire Department was dispatched to the Taconic State Parkway Southbound for a reported rollover crash with entrapment, according to the Yorktown Heights Fire Department.
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"After arrival, it was unfortunately discovered that this incident involved a fatality. YHFD units remained on scene assisting the New York State Police and the Westchester County Medical Examiners Office," the Yorktown Heights Fire Department wrote on Facebook.
New York State Police later identified the victim as 50-year-old Kurt P. Perez of New Rochelle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials believe Perez was killed when his 2018 Ford Explorer hit a tree.
Perez was driving southbound and left the roadway from the west shoulder. Police blame wet conditions for the fatal crash.
Last April The Ahearne Law PLLC named the Taconic State Parkway the most dangerous road in New York State.
The 104-mile long road was the scene of 2,080 accidents during just a three-year period, according to Only in Your State.
Counties in New York With Most Vehicle vs. Animal Crashes
The 35 Most Dangerous Counties in New York State
'Unacceptable' New York Roads Costing Drivers Insane Amount of Money
A study found a shocking amount of "unacceptable" roads in New York are costing residents a ton of money each year. The good news, that may change. Here's why.
World-Famous Celebrities Seen At Many Hudson Valley Businesses
Source: Hudson Valley Man Killed 'Most Dangerous Road' in New York


UK's budget hotel chain Travelodge is set to be put up for sale by its owners that could provide the company with more than £1bn.
As reported by the Times, the hotel's existing owners, which include Goldman Sachs, Avenue Capital and GoldenTree Asset Management, are holding discussions to appoint advisers to weigh strategic options for the floatation process.
People with knowledge of the matter said a sale is likely to take place in the next nine months to one year.
"Travelodge has its current operations in the US, Canada, UK, Spain, Ireland, New Zealand and Australia."
In addition, the newspaper noted if the owners decide to combine the portfolio of 144 Travelodges that were acquired in 2014 from Prestbury Investment, the value of the hotel chain may rise to £1.6bn.
Following a £635m restructuring, Avenue, Goldman and GoldenTree took control of Travelodge from Dubai International Capital (DIC) in 2012.
Travelodge was acquired by DIC from private equity firm Permira in 2006 in a transaction worth £675m.
In 2012, coupled with a large debt burden, as well as expensive lease arrangements, Travelodge is said to have fallen victim to the economic downturn, Reuters reported.
Travelodge has its current operations in the US, Canada, UK, Spain, Ireland, New Zealand and Australia. However, many of these are operated by independent companies who have no connection with the brand in other countries.
Image: A Travelodge in Calgary, Alberta. Photo: courtesy of User:Thivierr.


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Q: Converting String[] to String in Java Eclipse The objective: Create a program that responds to the "sysout" of the first RNG produced results.
The last two lines are the problematic lines.
The code thus far:
    import java.util.Random;

public class Tutorials {

public static void main(String[] args) {
String[] test = new String [3];
test[0]= "go";
test[1] = "stop";
test [2] = "slow";
System.out.println(test [new Random ().nextInt(test.length)]);
if (test="stop") { System.out.println("wait 3 seconds");}
}

}

A: You are trying to assign a String to String array in this line if (test="stop"). To perform the check it needs to be == not =. But when doing String comparision try to use .equals() instead of the == operator, more info about == vs .equals()
Solution
public class Tutorials {

   public static void main(String[] args) {
       String[] test = {"go", "stop", "slow"};
       String result = test [new Random().nextInt(test.length)];
       System.out.println(result);

       if (result.equals("stop")) {
         System.out.println("wait 3 seconds");
       }
    }
  }

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Die 1. fotbalová liga 1962/63 war die 32. Spielzeit der höchsten tschechoslowakischen Spielklasse im Fußball der Männer. Die Saison begann am 10. August 1962 und endete am 16. Juni 1963.

Meister wurde Titelverteidiger FK Dukla Prag.

Modus
Die 14 Mannschaften spielten im Verlauf der Saison zweimal gegeneinander; einmal zu Hause und einmal auswärts. Somit bestritt jede Mannschaft 26 Spiele. Die drei letzten Teams stiegen ab.

Vereine
 Roter Stern Brünn schloss sich Spartak ZJŠ Brünn an.
 Červená Hviezda Bratislava wurde umbenannt in TJ Slovnaft Bratislava.

Abschlusstabelle

Platzierungskriterien: 1. Punkte – 2. Torquotient – 3. geschossene Tore

Kreuztabelle

Torschützenliste

Weblinks
Czechoslovakia 1945–1993 auf rsssf.com

Einzelnachweise

1962/63
Fußballsaison 1962/63

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Charlie's New Sister came out and I am just so proud about how it turned out! I wrote it in 3rd person and was happy, but halfway through a magical little light came on. Wouldn't this story be better if Charlie told it? And it SO was! I was able to add little comments like 'Ew! That was totally gross!' and things like that. Best of all, Charlie had a voice. She wasn't just some character someone was talking about, she was real. She was someone with fears and worries and I was able to tap into that.
So I got to thinking…and thinking and thinking. What if Callie was able to tell what happened at Camp Eerie through her point of view? I tested the waters and rewrote the first chapter. Not to toot my own horn, but toot! It sounded fabulous! So in my free time (what little I have of it) I started revising every chapter. Words moved around but the story stayed the same and flowed even better. So I decided that no one else should get the original copy of the story anymore and pulled it off of the "shelves".
I'm almost done the revision and I'm very excited. I can't wait for everyone to read it and love Callie even more.
That's all there is to it! A few more weeks and it'll be back on sale. That's my Camp Eerie promise!!


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How Connecticut's Change In Autism Coverage Could Make Waves : Shots - Health News The state has defined autism behavioral therapy as a type of medical benefit not subject to the mental health parity law, a move that allows insurers more latitude in limiting benefits.
Health News From NPR
Treatments & Tests
Health Inc.
Policy-ish
How Connecticut's Change In Autism Coverage Could Make Waves
Michelle Andrews
Many families with children who have autism count on their insurance to help pay for expensive, long-term treatment. But a recent bulletin issued by the Connecticut Insurance Department may undermine existing coverage protections, some advocates say, and they are concerned that other states might follow suit.
Autism spectrum disorder affects 1 in 68 children, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The developmental disorder includes a range of conditions that are characterized by difficulties in communication and social interaction as well as repetitive behaviors.
In recent years, advocates for people with autism and their families have pushed hard to get better insurance coverage, prompting 37 states and the District of Columbia to pass laws that require insurers to cover autism treatment, according to Autism Speaks, an advocacy organization.
Jump In Autism Cases May Not Mean It's More Prevalent
Rule Spells Out How Insurers Must Cover Mental Health Care
In addition, some advocates look to new policies on mental health coverage to aid families. Until recent years, coverage for mental health conditions was often significantly more limited than coverage for physical ailments. The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 required that mental health benefits be covered at least as generously as medical/surgical benefits in large group plans. The Affordable Care Act extended those protections this year to people in individual plans that weren't grandfathered and those offered to small groups.
Advocates, however, are concerned that state actions like those in Connecticut could chip away at hard-won coverage gains. That state has defined autism behavioral therapy as a type of medical benefit not subject to the mental health parity law, a move that allows insurers more latitude to limit the benefits they offer.
"The whole reason you have mental health parity is that mental health conditions were being singled out for discriminatory treatment," says Daniel Unumb, executive director of Autism Speaks' Legal Resource Center. "And that's what we're still facing with autism."
Connecticut is one of the states that mandate coverage for autism spectrum disorders. Among other things, the law requires health plans to cover behavioral therapy: up to $50,000 annually for children younger than age 9, $35,000 for children between 9 and 13 and $25,000 for children age 13 or 14.
The state's coverage mandate applies to insured group and individual plans. Although self-funded plans that pay employees' claims directly rather than buy insurance aren't required to cover behavioral therapy and other treatments spelled out in Connecticut's autism coverage mandate, most do, says Cheryl Hughes, an attorney at human resources consultant Mercer's Washington Resource Group.
Connecticut's changes deal with a part of the federal health law that prohibits plans from imposing annual or lifetime monetary limits on 10 categories of coverage called the essential health benefits. The federal Department of Health and Human Services has said it's permissible for plans to impose nonmonetary limits, however, restricting the number of physician visits or days in the hospital, for example. Plans can convert those financial coverage limits to visit or unit-of-treatment limits that are actuarially equivalent to the dollar amounts.
While the change shouldn't necessarily result in less generous coverage, experts say the lack of consistency in how plans convert those dollar limits may sow confusion and limit access to care.
For example, the $50,000 limit was converted to 417 hours of care annually by one Connecticut insurer, while another calculated it was equivalent to 150 visits annually, says Katie Keith, director of research at the Trimpa Group, a consultancy that works with autism organizations.
"It will mean a lot of work for families at the front end to understand what they're getting," says Keith.
The conversion inconsistencies might not have mattered except for another wrinkle in Connecticut's approach to autism coverage.
According to the Connecticut bulletin, the state classifies autism behavioral therapy as a habilitative benefit – something that helps people develop or keep skills for daily living – and therefore it is defined as a medical service rather than a mental health service. As such, "they are not considered subject to mental health parity," says Donna Tommelleo, a spokeswoman for the insurance department.
Under the federal health law, states can define the essential health benefits, of which "rehabilitative and habilitative services and devices" is one. The state may be attempting to implement the law's provisions — rather than limiting coverage — by defining autism behavioral treatments as habilitative services.
But Connecticut's interpretation gives insurers the green light to impose the visit and hourly limits that generally wouldn't be permitted under the mental health parity law.
Ohio and the District of Columbia have also defined behavioral therapy as a habilitative benefit, but they have taken a different approach.
For example, the District of Columbia's description of its essential health benefits on its marketplace website, says that "coverage for habilitative services must include applied behavioral analysis (ABA) for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder."
"In [Connecticut's] case, they appear to be doing this to avoid coverage, rather than enhance coverage," says Sara Rosenbaum, a professor at George Washington University's School of Public Health and Health Services. "The parity rule seems to say you can't play games like this."


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У́лица Востру́хина — улица в Юго-Восточном административном округе города Москвы на территории районов Выхино-Жулебино и Рязанский. Расположена между Рязанским проспектом и Казанским направлением МЖД.
Нумерация домов начинается от Рязанского проспекта.

Происхождение названия

Улица названа в 1966 году в честь Петра Михайловича Вострухина (1921—1943) — Героя Советского Союза, лётчика-истребителя, участника воздушных боёв под Москвой, лично сбившего 15 самолётов противника.

Учреждения и организации

На улице находятся городская поликлиника № 167  и детский сад № 2003.

Транспорт
По улице проходят автобусные маршруты № Вк, 159, 371, 551. Ближайшая станция метро — , а также платформа «Вешняки» Казанского направления МЖД.

Ссылки

 Схема улицы
 Общемосковский классификатор улиц Москвы  ОМК УМ

Примечания

Улицы Москвы, названные в честь людей
Улицы Москвы, появившиеся в 1966 году


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The New Year is less than 24 hours away! Over the past couple of weeks, I've been reflecting and brainstorming ideas on how to make 2019 one of the best years yet! I've comprised a list of goals and intentions on how to maneuver through the New Year; here are my top 5!
Travel. It has always been my dream to visit new places. 2019 I'm making this dream a reality. So far I've planned two international trips and a quite a few conferences. I'm excited!
Host first Tia's Closet event. I can't speak too much on what I'm planning yet, but just know it's something amazing! Tentatively it is scheduled for October 2019. More details will come as the idea is developed and the details are finalized!
Actually read books on my bookshelf. The other day I had a friend over and he made the point that I haven't read any of my books on my bookshelf. It's much easier to buy books when you find them on sale than it is to actually read those said books. I'm going to make the point to read at least one book from my shelf each month.
Create multiple streams of income. It is determined that the average millionaire has seven streams of income. Though I may not get to seven within the next year, I would like to get at least 3-4 outside of my full-time job. I already have one additional stream thanks to Tia's Closet so I can't wait to see what's next!
Finish my degree. With everything that I have going on, getting this Master's in Leadership has been more of a challenge than I expected. However, I will not be defeated! I am on track to complete my degree by the end of next year and I am counting down the days!
What are some of your 2019 goals? Let me know in the comments below!
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On June 16th 1978 the film that compounded a franchise, helped buoy up the allure and possibilities of the sequel, put new movie markets and marketing into action and was the best Spielberg sequel Steven Spielberg didn't direct was first released in US cinemas.
Blessed with a cracking score by John Williams (the gorgeous strings of the opening titles equal any piece from the original) and the benefit of most of the same cast, some locations (though the film left a lot of Martha's Vineyard from the original behind in order to shoot in more agreeable Florida waters and towns) and enough momentum from the 1975 original to doggy paddle with its story head above the water, Jaws 2 is a firm favourite of both this sky kid and Watching Skies.
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Cast: Liam Neeson, Kate Walsh, Jai Courtney, Jeffrey Donovan, Anthony Ramos, Robert Patrick, Tazzie, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Devon Diep, Herlin Navarro, James Milord, Lewis D. Wheeler, Jose Guns Alves, Michael Malvesti, Patty O'Neil.
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They call him the In-and-Out-Bandit because meticulous thief Tom Carter (Liam Neeson) has stolen $9 million from small-town banks while managing to keep his identity a secret. But after he falls in love with the bubbly Annie (Kate Walsh), Tom decides to make a fresh start by coming clean about his criminal past, only to be double-crossed by two ruthless FBI agents.
As soon as I learned that my city would be locked down again and that arenas, bars, museums, restaurants, theatres and similar places would close for several weeks, I went to the cinema to enjoy watching some new movies for the last time in quite a while. The first film I gave a try was Honest Thief and I certainly don't regret my choice. This emotional, pacey and suspenseful drama stars excellent actors like Jai Courtney, Jeffrey Donovan and obviously Liam Neeson. The story revolves around a thief who wants to come clean and give back all the money he has stolen to serve a reduced prison sentence and then marry the woman of his dreams. He calls the Federal Bureau of Investigation that sends two rookies who are doubtful at first. When the thief shows them a third of the money, one of the investigators sees this opportunity as a chance to get rich and convinces his nervous partner to follow his plan through. Just as they are about to murder the honest thief and make the money disappear, their superior shows up and gets shot in an escalating confrontation. The thief knocks out the two investigators and manages to flee with his girlfriend. The two investigators predictably accuse the thief of murdering their superior and the fugitive now needs to clear his name while protecting his girlfriend.
This movie convinces on numerous levels. The action scenes are short but intense and focus on realistic settings rather than artificial special effects. The story is suspenseful from start to finish. The film has some strong dramatic elements due to the convincing love story. The characters are intriguing with a remorseful thief, a ruthless investigator and his nervous partner and a reliable veteran agent looking for the truth. The movie also includes a few funny scenes such as every moment involving the veteran agent's dog and the memorable car bomb scene.
On the negative side, Liam Neeson seems to be typecast for emotional action films and isn't given the occasion to unfold his full potential in this film. The story is predictable and by the numbers and therefore not really memorable.
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5.1 Glen Echo
A branch of the Potomac running through the rocks at Great Falls
Potomac is an unincorporated district in Montgomery County, Maryland and a suburb of Washington DC.
According the U.S. Census Bureau, Potomac has a population of 44,965 and a median household income of $181,385, one of the highest median incomes in the United States.
The area got its name in 1881 and was named after the nearby Potomac River. European settlements date back to 1714, when Lord Baltimore granted to Edward Offutt most of the land comprising Potomac.
The principal routes leading northwest into Potomac from D.C. are River Rd and the Clara Barton Pkwy (which runs parallel to the smaller MacArthur Blvd). From Bethesda, take either River Rd or Democracy Blvd (from Old Georgetown Rd). From Rockville, the main route is MD-189 Great Falls Rd. From Virginia, bridges across the Potomac River are very few—you will almost certainly need to take the Beltway to the Clara Barton Pkwy, River Rd, or Democracy Blvd exits (for Democracy Blvd, head towards I-270 instead of continuing on I-495 at the split).
Potomac is not very public transport-friendly, but there are a couple bus routes worth noting:
Metrobus #T2 runs every half hour throughout the day along River Rd and Falls Rd between the Friendship Heights and Rockville Metro stations.
Ride on Bus #29 goes from the Bethesda and Friendship Heights Metro stations to Glen Echo Park (see below).
Clara Barton House
The region, like many American suburbs, is highly dependent on the car, with the infrastructure (and lack of infrastructure) to match.
The Glenstone's stunning contemporary architecture provides a refined venue for its notable collections.
38.9669-77.14081 Clara Barton National Historic Site, 5801 Oxford Rd (Walking distance from Glen Echo Park), ☏ +1 301 320-1410. F-Sa 1-PM, tours on the hour. See where Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, lived the last 15 years of her life. Free.
39.061703-77.2525952 Glenstone Museum, 12002 Glen Rd (Take the Ride On 301 bus from the Rockville metro station for guaranteed admission), ☏ +1 301 983-5001, ✉ visit@glenstone.org. Th-Su: 10AM-5PM. A beautiful contemporary art museum and expansive sculpture garden with many large-scale works, owned by local billionaire Mitchell Rales. Worth going for the architecture and landscaping alone. Ages 12+ only. Reservations are required, although if you just show up, they'll try to let you in if there's room. Free.
Great Falls, 11710 MacArthur Blvd, ☏ +1 301 767-3714. Visitor center: 9AM-4:30PM daily. The most dramatic section of the C&O Canal National Park on the Potomac River is at Great Falls, a series of cascading falls dropping 76 feet over two-thirds of a mile. A footbridge leads out from the canal trail to an island in the middle of the river, where you'll learn to appreciate why it was necessary to build a canal instead of simply navigating the river! This is a fantastic place for a hike or picnic. The visitor center is in a hotel dating from 1831, which served nineteenth century admirers of these same vistas. During the warm months, W-Su, you can take a ride through the locks of the canal from the tavern on a historic mule-pulled boat! The ride costs $5/person, and be sure to call ahead to make sure it is in operation on the day of your visit. $5/vehicle for 3-day entrance pass.
Glen Echo[edit]
The Bumper Car Pavilion in Glen Echo Park
Contra dancers swing at a Friday night dance in Glen Echo Park's historic Spanish Ballroom
Glen Echo is a small town founded in 1889 next to Potomac.
Glen Echo Park was an operating amusement park from 1899 until 1960. In 1971, it was salvaged by the National Park Service and converted into an arts and educational center.
Concerts, art exhibits, dramatic performances, puppet shows, ballroom dancing in the historic Spanish Ballroom, and a whole host of educational programs (mostly related to the arts) are in full force throughout the summer, when you can also avail yourself of the still-operating, 1921 antique dentzel carousel ($1.25 per ride). The contra dances held there on Friday nights are very beginner-friendly, featuring a free lesson at the start of the evening and live music.
The Spanish Ballroom Cafe is open from the beginning of March through the end of October. Praline is a bakery on the premises.
To get here by car, take the Clara Barton/Cabin John Pkwy exit west from the Beltway. Go 2.5 miles and take the MacArthur Blvd/Glen Echo exit (this is a left exit). Turn left onto MacArthur Blvd. For the park, go two blocks to Oxford Rd (just past the Glen Echo shopping center) and turn left into the parking lot. Ride On Bus #29 runs a route every half hour between the Bethesda and Friendship Heights metro stations, with a stop in Glen Echo, running roughly every half hour M-Sa. On sundays, the bus runs only between Friendship Heights Metro and Glen Echo, with no stop in Bethesda.
Normandie Farm Restaurant, 10710 Falls Rd, ☏ +1 301 983-8838. Tu-Sa 11:30AM-2PM,5:30PM-10PM, Su 11AM-2PM,5PM-9PM; dancing F-Sa 7PM-11PM. An upscale French restaurant, which, oddly enough, specializes in simple, scrumptious popovers! It is a large restaurant in an odd spot among Potomac's suburban mansions, with a French countryside styled interior. While a fine choice for dinner (especially given the excellent wine selection), the Sunday brunch buffet ($28) and afternoon teas ($20) are extremely popular, and generally require reservations. The restaurant is often booked for banquets and events, so it is good to call in advance anyway. Afternoon tea every first and third Wednesday of the month. Full bar. $22-45.
Renato Restaurant, 10120 River Rd (Potomac Place Shopping Center), ☏ +1 301 365-1900. M-F noon-2PM,5:30PM-9:30PM, Sa-Su 5:30PM-9:30PM. Unpretentious strip-mall Italian dining at its best. The prices are deceptively low for the quality of food, with lunch being a real bargain. Specializes in fresh fish, although most all the appetizers as well as the pizza remain local favorites. Patio seating. Make reservations. $15-30.
A Potomac horse farm
[dead link] Dolce Bolger Center, 9600 Newbridge Dr, ☏ +1 301 983-7000. A very large three building hotel and event/conference center on a quiet, park-like 23 acres with walking/running trails. The catered food draws more or less universal rave reviews from visitors, so bring an appetite, and expect to gain weight. Be forewarned that the rooms, while nice, are quite small and that there isn't much of anything nearby—this hotel caters to business conferences, weddings, etc., rather than to casual travelers. $80-150.
Routes through Potomac
Springfield ← McLean ← S E → Bethesda → Silver Spring
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September 3rd, 2013 at 1:17 pm
It's good that people are taller, but it's great that people are fatter
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The average European man has grown 4.33 inches taller in the past 100 years, according to a new study produced by the University of Essex and the Australian National University in Canberra. Researchers cite a previously demonstrated link between decreased infant mortality and increased height as one reason for the growth spurt. The study's author, Timothy Hatton, also says smaller family sizes are related to an increase in height, as are improved food availability and disease reduction.
News of the increase in average height has been met with cheers by American media. After all, it reflects a significant improvement in health — at least among European males, the focus of the study. Oddly, the media refused to celebrate last year when a British medical journal reported that obesity is now a bigger health crisis globally than hunger.
Malnutrition and other hunger-related illnesses have killed more people throughout human history than any other cause. Now, thanks to the development of high-yield, disease-resistant crops, synthetic fertilizers and pesticides — not to mention the increase in capitalism and free trade throughout the world — there is more than enough food to feed every person on Earth. Hunger and malnutrition today are almost exclusively a result of failed government food distribution policies.
The increase in height brought on by lower infant mortality rates and smaller families is exciting news. But it pales in comparison to the fact that, because of cheap, easily available food made possible through private innovation and market forces, humans throughout the world are now living longer and healthier than ever before.
And that obesity epidemic? Well, it turns out that it has been greatly exaggerated.
Malnutrition and other hunger-related illnesses have killed more people throughout human history than any other cause. Now, thanks to increase in the development of high-yield, disease-resistant crops, synthetic fertilizers and pesticides — not to mention the increase of capitalism and free trade throughout the world — there is more than enough food to feed every person on Earth. Hunger and malnutrition today are almost exclusively a result of failed government food distribution policies.
Tags: fertilizer, free trade, health, height, hunger, longevity, malnutrition, Obesity, pesticides, Starvation, Timothy Hatton
December 21st, 2011 at 5:50 pm
Michelle Obama's Food Nannying Leading to Black Markets in Public Schools
Conservatives (myself included) have had a lot of fun over the past few years taking shots at First Lady Michelle Obama's efforts to get Americans — particularly schoolchildren — to eat healthier food. Usually, however, the criticism is at a fairly abstract level, focusing on the administration's seemingly endless appetite for nanny-state interventions. But as Michelle Malkin notes, the First Lady's impact goes well beyond giving hectoring speeches … and the results aren't pretty:
According to a weekend report by the Los Angeles Times, the city's "trailblazing introduction of healthful school lunches has been a flop." In response to the public hectoring and financial inducement of Mrs. Obama's federally subsidized anti-obesity campaign, the district dropped chicken nuggets, corn dogs, and flavored milk from the menu for "beef jambalaya, vegetable curry, pad Thai, lentil and brown rice cutlets, and quinoa and black-eyed pea salads."
Sounds delectable in theory. But in practice, the initiative has been what L.A. Unified's food-services director Dennis Barrett plainly concludes is a "disaster." While the Obama administration has showered the nation's second-largest school district with nutrition awards, thousands of students voted with their upset tummies and abandoned the program. A forbidden-food black market — stoked not just by students, but also by teachers — is now thriving. Moreover, "principals report massive waste, with unopened milk cartons and uneaten entrees being thrown away."
The story goes on to report that L.A. Unified produces a staggering 21,000 uneaten meals every day, partially because the healthy fare is so unpalatable; this while the woman spearheading this initiative is choking down 1,700 calories a sitting in her down time.
Of course, fairness compels us to admit that the First Lady's diet habits are none of our business. But we're not planning on butting out of her life until she returns the favor.
Tags: L.A. Unified School District, Michelle Obama, Nutrition, Obesity, School Lunch
Soda Companies Fight Back Against the Regulatory State
What to do when your industry is singled out by government regulators as a threat to public health? If you're in the soft drink industry, use the Freedom of Information Act against state and local governments to get documents that show how regulators use taxpayer dollars to attack legal commercial enterprises.
Earlier this month, the American Beverage Association sued New York City's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, which has been at the forefront of education efforts in the fight against obesity. The ABA says the city improperly withheld documents it sought through the Freedom of Information Act.
ABA spokesman Chris Gindlesperger said his group made the same request as the New York Times, but that the newspaper received more information than the ABA.
"Public health departments are going out and aggressively misrepresenting our products in advertising and using taxpayer money to do that," Gindlesperger said.
Big government advocates are complaining that the FOI requests are "an effort to overwhelm or smother government employees, who already have too much to do."
Then again, maybe those same government employees could lighten their load a bit by stopping the PR campaign against an industry selling a legal product to satisfied consumers.
Tags: economy, FOI, Freedom of Information Act, government, market, Obesity, public health, Regulation, soda, soft drink
November 22nd, 2010 at 3:35 pm
Arizona Schools to Promote Health by Shaming Fat Kids
An item from the Daily Caller:
Chubby elementary school children in Flagstaff, Ariz., have more than just bullies to worry about. If they're too fat, their school will notify their parents.
Starting in the fall, students in the Flagstaff district will be weighed and measured at school. Students who are found to be overweight, marginally overweight, or underweight will have a letter sent home to their parents, which will include graphs showing a range of appropriate weights for a given age and height.
The Flagstaff District might want to consider placing a call to the TSA before implementing this policy. Americans have limited patience for inconvient and unnecessary big government. But when it's humiliating and unnecessary … well, the pitchforks are on their way.
Tags: Arizona, education, nanny state, Nutrition, Obesity


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Diana Wells, President, Ashoka: Innovators for the Public: Over the years, Fellows I met have unfailingly spoken to me about the difference not only Ashoka, but Barbara Kazdan herself, has made to their work, their thinking and their networks.
Molly Barker, M.S.W., Founder and Vision Keeper, Girls on the Run International: Since your entry into my world Barbara, I've been able to think of little else than what this organization is capable of. I show up each day with renewed vigor, enthusiasm and passion. You have impacted me at a deep level–cultivating a greater "belief in self" that is joyfully showing up in the work we are doing with the girls in our program. Thanks to your input I've crafted a new mission statement. This will shift us from a program delivering a service to an organization mobilizing a movement. You were the first person that opened my eyes to all that I know...but have been reluctant to see. You are one amazing developer and role model!
Chaula Gupta, Director, Social Entrepreneurship Initiative, Teach for America: Given Barbara's experience cutting across many different sectors, she is uniquely positioned to help social entrepreneurs solve roadblocks in their work by finding solutions that have worked in different contexts and applying them. She makes surprising but effective connections between different ideas. I have seen her take a social entrepreneur's model, think of all the possible ways s/he could grow that model and then help them pursue those options. Barbara uses her rich pool of ideas, solutions and people to help social entrepreneurs scale and succeed.
Alisa Del Tufo, Founder, Threshold Collaborative: Working with Barbara was the most empowering/positive work experience I've ever had. I felt that she was completely on my side. She was deeply insightful and moved me to be clearer and more effective. She coached and mentored me so that I was able to tap my strengths and develop strategies that I had previously felt were beyond me. She is truly gifted at helping you identify and build your capacity for making your ideas and goals a reality.
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Cocoa production has a major role in Ghana's economy. The quality of cocoa beans from Ghana is ranked number one in the world and, with an average annual production of 707,000 tons in 2006-2012, the country is the world's second largest cocoa producer after Côte d'Ivoire. Almost all cocoa production is destined for export, making cocoa Ghana's second most important export commodity after gold.
Cocoa production is a major employer in Ghana, employing 3.2 million farmers and workers out of a total population of 25.3 million. Almost all cocoa grown in the country is produced by around 865,000 small-scale farmers.
Kuapa Kokoo, which means 'good cocoa farmer' in Twi, is a cocoa-growing cooperative set up in 1993 by a number of leading cocoa farmers who recognized the opportunity to organize farmers and found a company to market their own cocoa. The cooperative is also co-owner of the Divine Chocolate Company which markets chocolate products made from cocoa grown by Kuapa Kokoo.
Moreover, the majority of members have low levels of education – between 43%-60% are illiterate, and 27% received no education at all.
Members of Kuapa Kokoo grow high quality cocoa on farms averaging 6.8 hectares, three quarters of which allocated to cocoa. Farms are typically family-run, but larger farms sometimes employ seasonal labor.
Kuapa Kokoo was Fairtrade certified in 1995. In 2012/2013, Fairtrade sales accounted for 24,026 tons of cocoa, corresponding to around 50% of the annual production. For these sales, Kuapa Kokoo receives the Fairtrade Minimum Price or the auction price if higher. Kuapa Kokoo also receives the Fairtrade Premium of USD 200 per ton to invest in a variety of things, including cash payments to individual farmers, but also community projects and organizational strengthening.
Kuapa Kokoo's partnership with Fairtrade is helping develop a strong, democratic institutional framework at all levels of the organization. With the additional income from Fairtrade Premiums, the cooperative has been able to improve the livelihoods of its members. The projects undertaken by Kuapa Kokoo have helped the farmers, especially the women, empower themselves, build confidence and independence, and ensure a sense of community participation and ownership.
Implementation, in collaboration with Trading Vision, a UK based NGO, of the Fairtrade Education Program in three schools in Ghana and several others in the UK, linking them through internet for cultural exchange.
Employment of Development Officers to advise farmers on good agricultural practices, set up training programs in management and leadership skills, and organize HIV/AIDS workshops.
Purchase of two mobile cinema vans for a farmers' education program.
Provision of agrochemical inputs on credit to members through Kuapa Kokoo credit union (KKCU) and its partner CNFA. The Input Credit Scheme by KKCU provides various types of agrochemicals and training to members.
Construction of two day-cares centers.


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Porsche's improved Macan continues to be an SUV with the soul - and the engineering - or a sportscar. You might expect it to be fast and family-friendly. More of a surprise is that it's rewarding and, with the right spec, very nearly race-ready in its responses. Yet it'll comfortably take you off road, deal with the school run and cruise down to Chamonix. It's very special.
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With the Macan, Porsche was always determined to stretch design boundaries and create the ultimate multi-tasker. A car as ready for a circuit as it would be for a skiing trip, classy enough for the streets of Monte Carlo, soundly sensible on the school run, quietly capable on the rough stuff and potentially manic around Monza. The company's certainly well-placed to create such a thing, claiming the whole 'sporting all-wheel drive car' concept as its own invention. Back in 1900, Ferdinand Porsche designed the Lohner-Porsche racing model with its four electric wheelhub motors. By 1947, the brand was going further, developing a supercharged 12 cylinder 'Type 360' Cisitalia Grand Prix racer that introduced the concept of full four-wheel drive.
What it all led to was the Cayenne large SUV that turned the company's fortunes around earlier this century. And from that to this Macan, a smaller SUV designed to sell alongside it, first launched back in 2014. This revised version, launched in mid-2018, looks smarter, ditches diesel and improves its technology.
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The big news with this revised model is that the Macan range no longer offers a diesel, this in line with the brand's current policy of deleting apparently planet-polluting diesel from all its models. Unfortunately, (for the time being at least), the company hasn't offered customers a Plug-in hybrid powertrain instead. So buyers must, initially anyway, choose from three petrol powerplants. Most will opt for the entry-level 2.0-litre turbo unit which offers 245hp, gets to 62mph in 6.7s and reaches 139mph flat out. If that really isn't fast enough for you, then there's a mid-range Macan S model which uses the 3.0 V6 unit from the larger Cayenne, here with 351hp. Or there's the top Macan Turbo, which borrows its 2.9-litre twin turbo V6 from the Audi R S4, but here uses it in 434hp form. All variants get a revised chassis with newly developed tyres, a package that should put this model even further ahead of its rivals from a dynamic perspective.
All models come with a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox, with a Sport button to sharpen shift times, throttle response and steering. Four-wheel drive is standard on all cars, although in normal road conditions, 100% of torque is directed to the rear axle. Should momentary slip be detected, a clutch pack locks, which can then send up to 100 per cent of torque to the front axle. There's also a torque vectoring system, while a torque vectoring rear differential is an option. There is a dedicated off-road mode, which optimises the torque split and gearbox shift points to better optimise grip and torque when it gets really slippery. Standard steel springs with passive dampers are standard on the S models, with adaptive dampers an option, while the Turbo gets full air suspension.
The styling of this revised Macan has only been very lightly evolved. The smarter three-part, three-dimensional LED light strip across the rear of the car is probably the biggest change and represents a typical element of the Porsche design DNA. The sleeker brake lights with their four-point cues are another immediately recognisable embodiment of the brand identity. LED technology is incorporated into the re-styled main headlight design, while the Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus) option can be used to control light distribution adaptively. The wheel styles available range from 18-inches in diameter as standard to 21-inches as an option.
Otherwise, things are much as before. Even though this is Porsche's baby SUV, there's plenty of space inside. The Macan is built on a heavily modified version of the Audi Q5's MLB chassis. It's 4,681mm long and 1,923mm wide, which means it occupies a bigger footprint than its Audi cousin, but the wheelbase is a little smaller, meaning the Audi has a slight edge when it comes to rear seat space. There's a decent 500-litres of room in the boot which extends to 1,500-litres when the rear seats are folded.
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Prices for the all-petrol range open at just over £46,000, which gets you the entry-level 2.0-litre turbo 245hp model. If you want more power, you can also talk to your dealer about the 3.0 V6 Macan S and the 2.9-litre V6 twin turbo Turbo version. The range of standard features has been expanded to include LED main headlights and the new PCM infotainment system, with online navigation and Connect Plus.
This revised Macan offers the choice of an expanded range of options, plus enhanced assist systems. The optional GT sports steering wheel echoes the style of the Porsche 911. A mode switch integrated into the steering wheel - including a sport response button - is part of the optional Sport Chrono Package. An extra luxury option is the heated windscreen and air ioniser package that improves the quality of the air inside the vehicle. As for extra camera-driven safety stuff, well there's now a new Traffic Assist system that uses adaptive cruise control to allow the vehicle to travel at speeds of up to 37mph for a more pleasant and relaxing drive. As well as being able to accelerate and brake semi-automatically, the system helps the driver to stay in their lane in traffic jams and poor-flowing traffic.
Porsche has worked hard to keep the running cost efficiency figures of this revised model competitive. Part of this model's price premium over an Audi Q5 can be ascribed to the use of aluminium body panels which pare 40kg from the car's kerb weight. The PDK auto gearbox has been optimised for economy at cruising speeds, with a coasting function that decouples the engine and gearbox when you lift the throttle on the motorway. There's also of course a start/stop mode to help cut fuel consumption in city traffic. As a result, the fuel economy for the entry-level 2.0-litre turbo Macan is 34.9mpg on the combined cycle and 185g/km of CO2. That's not a bad return for an SUV that will get to 62mph in 6.7 seconds.
Insurance groupings start at 45E for the base Macan variant, before topping out at group 50 for the top Turbo model. Oh and if you want to justify purchase of this car to green-minded friends, it's always useful to know that at the end of its life, it'll be 95% recyclable. Buyers get a three year warranty which might seem a little mean in this day and age, but it does include an unlimited mileage clause.
'Life, intensified'. According to Porsche, this is what this car is all about. It's certainly intensified the whole concept of what an SUV can be. Cars of this kind - even sporting ones - are almost always born out of compromise. They might look the part, but sheer weight and size have to tell somewhere.
Those issues affect a Macan too, but far less significantly than you might ever have imagined was possible with this class of car. If you need five seats, decent luggage space and go-anywhere versatility but secretly still crave that little sportscar or hot hatch you used to love so much, I can't think of anything better to recommend as a day-to-day choice for someone on a premium budget. This is, in summary, the car all its rivals would like to be. The car most buyers in this segment would like to have.
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Release Blitz Review: The Impossible Boy by Anna Martin
The Impossible Boy
by Anna Martin
Genre: M/M Romance
This is not your average love story.
Ben Easton is not your average romantic hero. He's a tattooed, badass, wannabe rock star, working in a perfectly horrible dive bar in Camden Town. His life is good, and he's totally unprepared for how one man will turn it upside down.
Stan isn't your average heroine. As a gender-fluid man, he proudly wears his blond hair long, his heels sky-high, and his make-up perfectly executed. A fashion industry prodigy, Stan is in London after stints working in Italy and New York City, and he quickly falls for Ben's devil-may-care attitude and the warm, soft heart Ben hides behind it.
Beneath the perfect, elegant exterior, Stan has plenty of scars from teenage battles with anorexia. And it only takes the slightest slip for his demons to rush back in while Ben's away touring with his band. With the band on the brink of a breakthrough, Ben is forced to find a way to balance the opportunity of a lifetime with caring for his beautiful boyfriend.
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I know January is only 4 days long, but I think already discovered one of my best read of the month. This is my first book of Anna Martin and I'm definitely going all stalker mode on her social media waiting for her next release. This woman had some serious talent in writing such a memorable, meaningful and addictive story without having to create much drama.
The Impossible Boy is a sweet, lovely, low angst story that didn't even have a villain or nasty character. I really much enjoy Ben and Stan's loving relationship from the start. They meet in a bar and proceed to call up each other for dates without any expectation. Is just feel so normal, yet refreshing for a mm romance book.
Stan is a very interesting character and definitely also a first for me to read about an androgynous boy. I've read transgender before, but Stan isn't a trans. He just love looking pretty like a girl. He's new in London working as a fashion journalist.
Ben is a bartender wannabe rockstar, pretty much a normal bloke. But what make Ben different is his acceptance of Stan for who he is and he is such an amazing boyfriend. Ben had a group of rag tag bandmates who aspire to make it big in the music industry. Along with everyone else, I especially love Tone. He is such a funny, kindred soul that in need of some loving too. I'm glad that Ben's friends were nice to Stan as well. Definitely no homophobe or trans-phobe asshole around.
I don't know how did Anna do it, but I was seriously glue to my kindle right from the start despite Stan and Ben doing mundane things like cuddling by the coach watching TV and eating sushi. The only part that felt more dramatic is during the second half when Ben and Stan had to overcome Stan's health scare due to him being an anorexic. I swear Stan seems perfectly normal in his day to day life. After reading his story, I had some new insight to people who suffer similar plight.
Overall, The Impossible Boy is the recommended read of the month for MM lovers. Even though you might be skeptical about a gender-fluid character, I urge you to give Stan a chance. I'm not sure I love Ben or Stan more because they both make my heart melt.
Anna Martin is from a picturesque seaside village in the south west of England and now lives in Bristol. After spending most of her childhood making up stories, she studied English Literature at university before turning her hand as a professional writer.
Apart from being physically dependent on her laptop, Anna is enthusiastic about writing and producing local grassroots theatre (especially at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where she can be found every summer), visiting friends who live in other countries, Marvel Comics, learning new things, and Ben & Jerry's New York Super Fudge Chunk.
Although her most recent work is in the LGBT Adult Fiction genre, in the past Anna has worked on a variety of different projects including short stories, drabbles, flash fiction, fan fiction, plays for both children and adults, and poetry. She has written novels in the Teen/ Young Adult genre, Romance, and Fantasy novels.
Anna is, by her own admission, almost unhealthily obsessed with books. The library she has amassed is both large and diverse; "My favourite books," she says, "are The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee and Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood." She also several well-read copies of Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park books and re-reads the Harry Potter novels with almost startling regularity.
Anna claims her entire career is due to the love, support, pre-reading and creative ass-kicking provided by her closest friend Jennifer. Jennifer refuses to accept any responsibility for anything Anna has written.
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American Southwest and in denying ERC's motion for partial summary judgment. See Webb v. Jorns, 488 S.W.
commission already paid, Vesta (later, ERC) would pay the difference to American Southwest.
In 1996, the provisional commission rate in the Reinsurance Agreement was lowered from 30.5% to 27.5%.
Also in 1996, Vesta entered into the Administrative Services Agreement with American Southwest and SCS.
appraisal services, and any other cost of administration of losses, save legal expense to outside attorneys.
As additional compensation Vesta [later ERC] shall remit a Claims Start Up Fee of $1,300,000.00 to SCS.
calculating "losses incurred" under the Reinsurance Agreement.
is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. City of Garland v. Dallas Morning News, 22 S.W.3d 351, 356 (Tex.
Houston [1st Dist.] 1993, writ denied).
the document. Frost Nat'l Bank v. L & F Distribs., Ltd., 165 S.W.3d 310, 311-12 (Tex. 2005) (per curiam); J.M.
311; Reilly v. Rangers Mgmt., Inc., 727 S.W.2d 527, 530 (Tex. 1987).
outstanding-of ERC under the Reinsurance Agreement.
"additional compensation" are "loss adjustment expenses" within the meaning of the Reinsurance Agreement.
judgment record indicates that they are two unrelated, distinct payments.
Agreement, under which it obtained-and obtained only-loss adjustment services.
sum, further indicating the payments are distinct. Thus, we reject American Southwest's argument.
this cause to the trial court for further proceedings.
Footnote 1 The summary judgment evidence includes a 2003 letter from American Southwest to ERC.
function (performed by its subsidiary, SCS).


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contact@thedelicatemind.org.uk
What is THE DELICATE MIND
Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark
Any ideas of what is manly or masculine are purely socially constructed and not based on any inherent nature of man.
We know what we are, but know not what we may be.
The Delicate Mind
The Delicate Mind is an award winning community interest company, we explore mental health in the 21st century through a variety of formats
The Delicate Mind began as a small idea in the bedroom of Nikhwat Marawat after losing his brother to suicide in 2017 "I felt a lot of pain when it happened, I still do. It felt like someone had torn my heart from my chest back then and I didn't know what to do at the time expect for just doing something"
The Idea for what The Delicate Mind has become was pitched Farrukh Abeed on a very normal seeming day and from that moment there TDM was born.
The Faith & Belief forum connected the other two to Nadia Khan who was a natural fit and since their inception on March 23rd 2018 TDM has gone from strength to strength and went on to deliver mental health and mental strength workshops locally, regionally and internationally, given a variety of lectures and talks, delivered real term practical support, developed research and is creating in house key community mental health services.
We have a particular but not exclusive focus on the Muslim community with our work continually expanding in to places such as prisons, youth clubs, corporates, grammar schools, educational institutions, faith institutions and other third sector organisations
Our mission focus is to help to create a more educated, inclusive and fairer society and to empower the communities we wish to serve.
Nadia joined The Delicate Mind team in January 2018. She has over six years worth of experience in the voluntary sector. She led the development of the organisation from a social action project to a community interest company. She is passionate about enhancing social mobility and was recently shortlisted for a Public Service Award at the Asian Women of Achievement Awards 2019. Nadia an advocate for social justice and inclusion of women in international affairs. Nadia is the UK Chapter coordinator at the ECOSOC Civil Society Network NGO the World Youth Alliance, where she organises international training projects for young people and youth workers to enhance their public speaking and advocacy skills.
Nikhwat Marawat
As someone who lives with mental health issues and has been impacted personally by them I feel it is necessary to be proactive rather than reactive as the WHO has stated that by 2030 that depression will be the leading public health crisis. We have to take the steps now.
On my continuing journey with TDM I truly feel that this is one of the reasons that I have been put on to this earth for which I am grateful and I will endeavour to use this platform to serve.
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Virtual Mentoring - College Bound, Inc.
College Bound is proud of its success in sending students to college. All seniors who remain with our program graduate from high school and 95% or greater matriculate into college. The District of Columbia has an unacceptable graduation rate. According to The Office of the State Superintendent of Education, the DC graduation rate was 58.6% in 2011. This is compared to a national graduation rate of about 75%. But it is no longer enough just to enroll in college. Students need to graduate. College Bound continues to support its student throughout their college years and beyond to help them reach their full potential. The Virtual Mentoring Program is an important component of this effort.
Virtual volunteering means mentors working with students from a distance, primarily communicating via telephone, Internet, e-mail, Facebook, etc. Virtual mentoring shares the goal of face-to-face mentoring: establishing a trusting, nurturing, positive relationship between the mentor and student.
The Virtual Mentoring Program (VMP) is an extension of our Academic Mentoring Program (AMP). College Bound students who matriculate into a college or university are offered continued support through the Virtual Mentoring Program. College Bound alumni are assigned a "virtual mentor" who will serve as a resource for students while in college. This is critical during student's first year as it helps support a fluid transition. In many cases, the "virtual" mentor will be the partner who has been a part of the student's life for much of high school. In some cases, new mentors will be assigned.
In addition to the support given by the virtual mentor, first-year students are paired with a "College Buddy" on their campus. The CB2 (College Bound College Buddy) initiative pairs first-year students at an institution with an upper-level student, a VMP participant whenever possible, at that particular school. The pair meet twice a semester to discuss grades, social climate and other important factors that may be affecting that student's life. To learn more, click here.
Starting Winter 2019, once College Bound students enter their sophomore year and declare a major they have access to the College Bound Mentor Bank. The Mentor Bank will be a pool of professionals from a wide variety of industries and academic backgrounds that will use their experiences to lend advice to VMP students. To learn more, click here.
Every student has a one-on-one match with a mentor.
College Bound will make every effort to provide each student with a mentor. Mentors could possibly be matched with more than one student.
The pairs meet once a week at designated sites around DC.
Student participants are currently in high school.
Student participants are College Bound AMP alumni who are entering their first year or are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
Mentors work with students to provide on-going academic support to improve college options.
The mentors' primary role is to help students connect to campus resources to improve chances of academic success, as well as supporting students with their needs and questions, whether academic or personal.


Many users of Bandhan subscribe to weekly alerts features. Our users receive weekly mails for new matches that meet their search criteria.
Out of curiosity, we did some analysis of email services used by our users. This data is generated from few tens of thousands of our users. It is tad surprising to see Gmail leading with 50%. Yahoo is next with 34% share and Rediff with 11% share. Together, the top 3 service account for a massive 95% share.
Facebook has announced messaging service. Probably, all the Facebook users will have their own @facebook.com email address soon. With more than 500 million users, it would be interesting to see how Facebook affects email services.


Adding Coaching to Equine Facilitated Learning enhances an already powerful body of work! Tara studied Coaching with Equine Alchemy, a program specifically designed to combine coaching with EFL. It is accredited by the International Coaching Federation. Tara was fortunate to study with Lisa Murrell and Schelli Whitehouse, the founders of Equine Alchemy. Coaching can either be combined with or without the horses in person or on the phone.
For coaching with the horses, please see the pricing for Equine Facilitated Learning Sessions.
"Coaching is a collaborative and focused performance-improvement dialogue based on trust and deepened by curiosity, courage, and commitment."
Commitment: Commitment is ongoing. Coaching rarely happens in 20 minutes. Time and multiple points of contact make coaching come alive. A single conversation can be insightful, motivating, or educational. But coaching for performance and change takes as long as it takes to learn, and that means repetition, patient instruction, and regular review.
Are you wanting to shed eons of inner clutter so you can step into and embody all the Light and Love you ARE? Are you tired of holding yourself back and letting yourself down for fear of claiming the power of YOU? Discover if private coaching is the next best step for you and schedule a private 30 minute get-to-know each other session. If you're ready to dive in to do more coaching sign up for a bigger package! Once the session is paid for through the links below, the online scheduler link will be sent to you.
If private coaching is what you need to fully step into your own personal leadership.
If I am the right personal leadership coach for you (and you are the right client for me)!
What it would mean to work together towards your personal, professional and spiritual development!
One hour coaching session that can be done on the phone or in person. For coaching with the horses, please see the pricing for Equine Facilitated Learning Sessions.
Three one hour sessions which can either be on the phone or in person. For coaching with the horses, please see the pricing for Equine Facilitated Learning Sessions.
Once the coaching session is paid for, Tara will send you the link to schedule your coaching session.


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The National Microelectronics Applications Centre
Building Bridges Training
Fundación Prodis
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Accessibility Layer
Text2Picto – Text to pictogram translator
Picto2Text – Pictograms to Text translator
Simplext – Text simplifier
Social Media App
AbleChat
Kolumba – Accessible email
News in easy language
Publications of project partners
ABLE-TO-INCLUDE will achieve the following specific objectives:
Create an open-source context aware accessibility layer for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), based on the integration and composition of at least 3 technologies:
Text and content simplifier (Simplext technology, developed by partners ASI and UPF)
A pictogram-text, text-pictogram and pictogram-pictogram translation tool (WAI-NOT technology, developed by partners KU Leuven and TM)
Text-to-speech functionalities (open-source available solutions)
Create an open source Software Developer Kit (SDK) supporting the technical integration of the accessibility layer for people with intellectual disabilities with existing and future ICT applications.
Adapt the already-developed technologies for their use in the pilots:
The current version of the text Simplext simplifier has been created and extensively tested in Spanish. The tool will be adapted forABLE-TO-INCLUDE to be used in English. Rules, grammar, thesaurus will be revised in order to use it in another language.
Currently, the state of the pictogram translation tool WAI-NOT is already completely functional for Dutch and two sets of pictograms: the Dutch versions of Beta and Sclera. During the project it will be translated into English and Spanish, and allowing translation to the Spanish and English versions of Sclera pictograms.
Promote the use of augmented and alternative communication tools based on the accessibility layer.
Validate the integration of the accessibility layer with existing ICT applications involving at least 300 people with IDD (100 per country) in three usage scenarios
Leisure (Spain, UK, Belgium): Integration of the accessibility layer with at least three ICT applications for social communications, preferably Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp.
Transport (Belgium, UK): Integration of the accessibility layer with an urban transport guidance system smart phone app for people with IDD.
Labour Inclusion (Spain): Integration of the accessibility layer with the three key technologies (Simplext, WAI-NOT and text-to-speech) used by people with IDD working as administrative assistants.
Successfully deploy and coordinate an open innovation process for the creation and engagement of an open-innovation community in the development and long-term sustainability of ABLE-TO-INCLUDE project
Successfully impact the accessibility of current and future ICT applications by generating a prosperous open innovation ecosystem around the release of the accessibility layer as an open source system.
Generate a global business plan for the future exploitation of the accessibility layer
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European Commission funded project
Able to Include project has been funded under the framework of Competitiveness and Innovation Framework programme (CIP PSP)
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Imagine if you can, the best fo the best, all in one spot. The week long spectacle of custom everything otherwise know as the SEMA Show is well underway. Straight out of the blocks, the Battle of the Builders has begun and it is blazing hot. The Builders keep raising the bar and begging the question how high can they go. The judges, had the unenviable task of narrowing record breaking number of entrants down to just 40. There are four categories. Hot Rods, Sport Compact, Truck/Off Road and Young Guns. We will be focusing on the top 1o Hot Rods today. But tomorrow, the list gets narrowed down to 12 so undoubtedly you're going to see the other 3 categories represented.
As SEMA CEO Chris Kersting once said, it's the builders pulling out all the stops and creating these one of a kind over the top rides that then inspires the at home wrencher to create his own masterpiece. They're not just eye candy, they're inspiration. Now take a gander at 10 of the most inspirational rides you're ever going to see!
There's much more of the Top 10 in the Event Coverage.
Still can't get enough of the Top 10, check out this quick vid!
In addition to the Battle of the Builders there is a another little thing going on called the SEMA Show. Nowhere else will you find more than 1,500 one-of-a-kind vehicles, showcasing the newest products on the market. It's the "SEMA Builds" that steal the show. Those 2 word SEMA Build, carry a heck of a lot of clout! It's a badge of honor and a confirmation of accomplishment. While the SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world, it has grown into the premier venue to showcase your build.
And showcase them they did!
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Beginning next month, owners of the DRU-530A and DRX-530UL can upgrade to 8X DVD-R and 4X DVD-RW recording speeds for free. The firmware upgrade will be available here.
Pricing has also dropped in the last week. The 530A is now retailing for $220, plus a $30 rebate. The 530UL will debut at less than $300, plus the same $30 rebate.