My, Oh My, Oh My, how certain people can lie with a straight face is so amazing to me! A brief update for you as the issue between my ex-landlord and me is still on going ON!
My morning started by me receiving a call from the Karen Police. The officer started by yelling at me to get down to the Karen Police station immediately because a complaint was filed against me by ex-landlord.
I then called the Langata Police man that I had been dealing with and told him about the phone call, he said to ignore it and just be at the station at 4pm and my ex-landlord would be there and he would call Karen Police station and explain.
We (my male friend and I, when you are a woman in Kenya, and not powerful, bring a man, as Kenyan men look down on woman) arrived, and then the ex-landlord arrived soon after. We went in to a small-cemented room with one window and broken chairs, my chair didn't have a back support, and it was more like a stool. I knew the ex-landlord had done something, because the police investigator who promised me he would be there, wasn't and when I called him he said he went to lunch, even though I called him earlier and he promised me he would be there.
The ex-landlord starting spewing out lies about me that were so outrageous I had to laugh. Every time I tried to counter him and prove he was lying to the police officer, the police officer asked me to be quiet, hmmm Really? I wasn't quiet. This went on for an hour, only to be told I had to go to the Karen police station to resolve the complaint he filed against me. And that my complaint against him was to be put aside, this is Kenya for you when it comes to women's rights. And who has the most money to pay people off. I don't believe in paying bribes, which can make life very difficult here, but at least I can rest my head on the pillow at night. I hope I am never put in a position where I will have to pay a bribe, hence never say never.
When my male friend and I arrived at the Karen the police station, I proved I was in the right and the ex-landlord stood down. Unfortunately that did not mean he paid me what he owed me. So, the saga continues, and my ex-landlord did not succeed in having me arrested, arrogant little man that he is, one small victory for me.
My male friend and ex-landlord are meeting this week to hopefully finalize everything.
For those of you who don't understand why I would step out of the picture, it is simple politics, and it bores me to no end, but I have learned, I don't have to fight all my own battles, and it makes it easier on everyone involved when dealing with the men in this country, bring in a bigger man. Lol… D.I.A. Dis –Is –Africa or D.B.A. Dis Be Africa.


What K-Tel Album Should be Featured in February?
I am at a loss: with so many K-Tel albums to choose for February's edition of Adventures in Vinyl, I am not sure what to pick.
What's Next for Vinyl Voyage Radio?


Today I would like to recommend crisps for you (Oyster Mushroom Crisps Wasabi Flavour). I felt that crisps are a bit healthier than normal crisps as it is not that oily. On the package it said it has No Trans Fat, No Cholesterol, No Artificial Colouring and No Preservative Added.
Normal crisps are made from potato, but this one is made from Oyster Mushroom.
The taste of wasabi is not that strong, so you probably won't feel the spice of it. Not like the wasabi on Sushi or wasabi seaweeds…etc. I think it is not only suitable for Vegetarians, it also suitable for children as well.
It is quite special, you must try it out : ). But if you do not like the smell of mushroom, you may not like it then.
That is what Oyster Mushroom look like.
Let me know if you are interested on it.
mmmmmm i remember these when you brought them into work. they were rather tasty!you should write some more posts about the wasabi beans, tea's etc that you bring in!


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Q: Major problem with Nvidia after a release upgrade, 12.04 to 14.04. Can't access terminal to fix it! After upgrading from 12.04 to 14.04 I experience a complete freeze at the login.
I can't use any input devices, so I can't use Ctrl+Alt+F2 to get to the command line.
I can't ssh in for whatever reason.
Recovery menu either freezes or doesn't allow any input, I cannot tell.
Anything I can do?
I need this up and running ASAP, it's an important webserver.

A: Use this little how-to to have GRUB boot your machine to single user mode (runlevel 1).
Then you should be able to access system logs to understand why your server freezes at boot.
But please tell me you still have a way to revert machine to 12.04 !

A: Okay, ALL FIXED. I hope that anyone with this problem can see it. All I had to do was get a 12 or 14.04 live install, pick the advanced options, then go into the recovery mode. Pick drop into root shell. THEN I ran sudo dpkg --configure -a, then installed Nvidia drivers.

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"Close to maximum range and open fire"
1. Set a target for the squadron, set them to open fire, give the command to follow. I get interrupted every 5 seconds while they are out of range,but they open fire immediately once they are in range.
2. Tell the squadron to follow the target. Once they complete that order, tell them to open fire. This way I don't get interrupted every 5 seconds, but they don't open fire right away and they get nailed by close-in weapons.
Is there some way to get the best of both worlds? I assume autofire would do this, but it seems to have problems.
Re: "Close to maximum range and open fire"
You can specify a range to follow by, I'm not sure how to get it exactly right however as I've been mailed by gauss cannons when my fighters followed a little closer than specified.
if you are set to follow an AI ship at 100,000 km, and the enemy ship has a speed of 6000km/s: your ships move to 100,000km of the enemy, who then makes his own move. in this case, it might elect to move towards your ships, resulting in a final range of 70,000 km.
@zeebie: if using follow distance normally doesnt work, you could issue a 'move to' with a specified distance slightly beyond weapons range. IIRC, it should interrupt you when they hit that distance.


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ND Energy announces fall and winter Vincent P. Slatt Fellowships to support energy-related research
Author: Barbara Villarosa
The Center for Sustainable Energy at Notre Dame (ND Energy) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Vincent P. Slatt Fellowship for Undergraduate Research in Energy Systems and Processes for the fall semester and winter session. Students are recognized for their academic achievements and exceptional abilities to collaborate with ND Energy affiliated faculty on research projects that support one or more of ND Energy's research focus areas. These calls were made in addition to the annual call in January to support undergraduate education and most recently to assist with the advancement of energy-related research programs following laboratory shutdowns and other extenuating circumstances due to COVID-19.
Slatt fellowships were established in 2006 by Christopher ('80) and Jeanine Slatt in honor of Vincent P. Slatt, Notre Dame Class of 1943. Awards are up to $5,000 each and are used to support student stipends, laboratory supplies, and travel for students to present their research at a national conference. Since the program began, ND Energy has made 177 awards to undergraduate students totaling more than $731,000.
"Slatt scholars represent an exceptional group of young students who are well prepared for research and passionate about topics in sustainable energy," said Peter C. Burns, Henry J. Massman Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences and director of ND Energy. "I am delighted that both faculty and students benefit from the Slatt fellowship program and the unique opportunity it provides for contributing to research at Notre Dame. It is because of the generosity of the Slatt family that we are able to provide financial support, especially in times when it is mostly needed."
This year's cohort of Slatt scholars is the largest since the program began, eliciting thirty-nine undergraduate researchers. Starting with the annual call in January, eight students received awards that were announced in the spring – Austin Booth, Yi-Chung (Andrew) Chen, Peter Halloran, Andrew Scott Manning, Daniel Palmer, Kimberly Riordan, Matthew Riss, and Andrew Smith – and the fall and winter calls produced thirty-one scholars overall. The total amount in awards totaled nearly $118,000.
The fall 2020 Slatt Scholars are introduced as follows:
Thomas Coates, sophomore in computer science and engineering, is collaborating with Prof. Sergey Leonov on nanosecond resolution camera imaging of a single-pin streamer electric discharge.
Hannah Collins, a junior in chemistry with a minor in energy studies, is conducting a fundamental materials studies on fast ion diffusion in model side-chain ionomers under the direction of Prof. Jennifer Schaefer.
Samuel Gruenler, a junior in economics with a minor in energy studies, is collaborating with Prof. Christiane Baumeister on a risk assessment in energy markets.
Alexander Hymes, a senior in chemistry with business, is collaborating with Prof. Haifeng Gao on designing a polymer network containing exchangeable bonds, called covalent adaptable networks or CANs, based on the recently developed Friedel-Crafts (F-C) hydroxyalkylation polymerization technique.
Emma Kerr, a junior in chemical and biomolecular engineering with a minor in energy studies, is conducting a fundamental materials studies on fast ion diffusion in model side-chain ionomers under the direction of Prof. Jennifer Schaefer.
Seryeong Lee, a senior in chemistry, is collaborating with Prof. Emily Tsui to model the FTIR spectra of organometallic fragments coordinated to the surfaces of semiconductor nanocrystals.
Jacob Novitch, a junior in civil and environmental engineering and earth sciences, is studying the effect of hydroxylamine on the structure and function of nitrifying biofilms under the direction of Prof. Robert Nerenberg.
Melanie Perez, a sophomore in mechanical engineering, is studying nanomaterials for energy technologies that withstand high temperatures and harsh chemical environments under the direction of Prof. Svetlana Neretina.
Robert Schaefer, a senior in electrical engineering, is studying energy efficient parallel computing with applications in large scale fluid simulations and machine learning under the direction of Prof. Vijay Gupta.
Ethan Sunshine, a senior in chemical engineering and mathematics with a minor in computational engineering, is using computational models to predict the low-energy surfaces of nickel phosphide particles and to compute CO adsorption energies and vibrational spectroscopy under the direction of Prof. William Schneider.
Christina Tan, a junior in chemical and biomolecular engineering, is collaborating with Prof. Yamil Colon on the automated detection of defects in porous materials with machine learning.
Allison Taylor and Brendan Kane, juniors in aerospace engineering, are studying the advancement of icephobic coating for reducing ice accretion on a heat exchanger under the direction of Prof. Hirotaka Sakaue.
The winter 2020-21 Slatt Scholars are introduced as follows:
Akin Adegoke, a junior in mechanical engineering with a minor in energy studies, is collaborating with Prof. Paul Rumbach on "Integrating Photovoltaic Infrastructure and Agriculture."
Annika Barron, a freshman in physics in medicine and global affairs and a member of the Glynn Family Honors Program, is collaborating with Prof. Jay LaVerne on "Radiolysis of Lunar Regolith and Surrogates."
Thomas Coates, a sophomore in computer science and engineering with a minor in energy studies, is collaborating with Prof. Sergey Leonov on "Probe Waveform and Nanosecond Imaging Comparative Analysis for Volumetric Space Charge Waves."
Robert Crawford, a junior in architecture with minors in sustainability and computing and digital technologies, is collaborating with Prof. John Onyango on "Solar Energy Potential in South Bend."
Neila Gross, a junior in chemical engineering, is collaborating with Prof. Albert Ceronne and Prof. Robert Nerenberg on "Understanding the Effects of Sonication on Biofilm Removal."
Brian Kang, a junior in chemical engineering with a minor in energy studies, is collaborating with Prof. Prashant Kamat on "How Chloride Suppresses Photoinduced Phase Segregation in Mixed Halide Perovskites."
Thomas Kasl, a junior in chemistry and bioengineering, is collaborating with Prof. William Phillip on "3D-Printing Hierarchical Nanostructure Absorbance for Contaminant Removal and Resource Recovery."
Collin Kemper, a junior in chemical engineering, is collaborating with Kyle Doudrick on "Optimization of Fog Harps as an Energy-Free Method to Collect Drinking Water for Caribbean Nations."
Cara Kilmartin, a junior in chemical engineering with a minor in energy studies, is collaborating with Prof. William Phillip on "Resource Recovery using Diafiltration Membrane Modeling and Separation Processes."
Olivia Lanchoney, a senior in chemistry and Arabic, is collaborating with Prof. Vlad Iluc on "Synthesis of a Three-Coordinate Nickel Alkylidene."
Erin Ludwig, a junior in environmental engineering with a minor in energy studies, is collaborating with Prof. Melissa Berke on "Using Chemical Lichenometry to Understand Coastal Storm Deposits."
Audrey Miles, a sophomore in chemistry with computing and mathematics, is collaborating with Prof. William Schneider on "Benchmarking Ammonia Synthesis Entropies in Microkinetic Modeling."
Stephanie Mueller, a junior in biochemistry and anthropology, is collaborating with Prof. Vlad Iluc on "Zinc(II) Carbene Synthesis and Reactivity."
Marlena Muszynska, a junior in biological sciences, is collaborating with Ian Lightcap on "Synthesis, Characterization and Electrochemical Testing of Iron/Iron Oxide Clusters as Potential Replacements for Platinum in Hydrogen Fuel Cells."
Amanda Patterson, a junior in environmental science with a minor in energy studies, is collaborating with Prof. Peter Burns on "Breakdown of Uranyl Peroxide Nanoclusters in Low Aqueous Concentrations; Pueblo of Laguna."
Christina Tan, a junior in chemical engineering, is collaborating with Prof. Yamil Colon on "Automated Detection of Defects in Porous Materials with Machine Learning.".
Alex Tullman, a junior in finance with minors in energy studies and history, is collaborating with Ian Lightcap on "Can Coating Power Transmission Lines with Graphene Increase Conduction Efficiency?"
Noah Wamble, a senior in chemical engineering, is collaborating with Prof. Alexander Dowling on "Novel Diafiltration Cascades for Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling."
For more information about the Slatt fellowship program and the 2020 research projects, visit the ND Energy website.
About ND Energy:
ND Energy is a University Research Center whose mission is to build a better world by creating new energy technologies and systems and educating individuals to help solve the most critical energy challenges facing our world today. For more information, visit the ND Energy website at energy.nd.edu or contact Barbara Villarosa, Business and Communications Program Director, at bvillaro@nd.edu or 574-631-4776.
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Bed and Breakfasts Lubbon B&B - Vacation Rental Lubbon
Les Bastides du Golf d'Albret
Barbaste B&B & Gite
Les Bastides is located in the Aquitaine, on Albret 18-hole golf course and just 35 km from Agen. It has an outdoor pool and its apartments have satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. The apartments at Les Bastides du Golf d'Albret also have private bathrooms with separate toilet. They feature a fully-equipped kitchen, with fridge, dishwasher and microwave. Breakfast is available every morning if you reserve the night before. For a supplement, an indoor swimming pool, sauna and hamman are located 1 km from the hotel. Guests have free access to tennis courts situated 3 km away. Les Bastides is open all year and welcomes guests in an enchanting setting, midway between Bordeaux and Toulouse.
Casteljaloux B&B
Located in Casteljaloux in the Aquitaine region, with Casteljaloux Thermal Baths nearby, L atelier provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast. A terrace can be found at L atelier, along with a garden. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 49 km from the accommodation.
Louberne
Situated in Casteljaloux in the Aquitaine region, Louberne has a terrace. Featuring free private parking, the bed and breakfast is 200 metres from Casteljaloux Thermal Baths. Louberne offers a continental or à la carte breakfast. After a day of hiking or cycling, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 43 km from the accommodation.
Casteljaloux B&B & Gite
Set 700 metres from Casteljaloux Thermal Baths and offering a casino and free WiFi, La Parenthèse offers accommodation in Casteljaloux. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a fireplace, a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. A fridge, a stovetop and toaster are also offered, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 54 km from the aparthotel.
L' Ancien Relais de Poste - Margot
Situated in Casteljaloux, 700 metres from Casteljaloux Thermal Baths, L' Ancien Relais de Poste - Margot features air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. This apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a bath or shower and a washing machine. A casino is also available for guests at the apartment. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 55 km from L' Ancien Relais de Poste - Margot.
Maison de ville in Casteljaloux offers accommodation with free WiFi, less than 1 km from Casteljaloux Thermal Baths. This apartment includes 2 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a bath or shower and a washing machine. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and bed linen for an extra charge. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 54 km from the apartment.
Château de Cauderoue
Nérac B&B
Located in Nérac, 25 km from Condom, Château de Cauderoue offers free bikes and free WiFi. The property is set in a 16,000 m² park. Fitted with a terrace, the units feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy an American breakfast. Snacks can be prepared upon prior request. Guests can swim in the outdoor swimming pool, go hiking or cycling, or relax in the 1.6-hectare park and use the barbecue facilities. Agen is 37 km from the accommodation, while Sos is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 37 km from Château de Cauderoue.
LE CLOS CASTEL -Chambre d'hôtes - Gîte équipé
Set on a 5000 m² garden, Chambres d'Hôtes Le Clos Castel is 3 km from the centre of Casteljaloux and 25 km from Mirac. It offers free Wi-Fi access, an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace with sunbeds. All rooms feature a terrace with garden views and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The private bathroom is complete with free toiletries, a hairdryer and a shower. Guests are invited to enjoy a continental breakfast with homemade jam and hot drinks every morning at Chambres d'Hôtes Le Clos Castel. This property has a steam bath and a hot tub. Thermal baths can be found 2 km away and free private parking is available on site.
Moulin Des Tours
Barbaste B&B
Located in Barbaste, 49 km from Marmande, Moulin Des Tours provides a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi. A continental breakfast is available daily at the bed and breakfast. Moulin Des Tours offers a barbecue. After a day of hiking, cycling or fishing, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Agen is 33 km from the accommodation, while Sos is 19 km away. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 24 km from Moulin Des Tours.
Le Gargantua
Anzex B&B
Four spacious and comfortable guest rooms in a renovated farmhouse. Plenty of charm and character in the heart of the Gascony countryside, but only 8 min from Casteljaloux and its lake, golf course, thermal spas, ... Cooking holidays, or gastronomic, hunting and fishing breaks.
Rimbes Casteljaloux - gite 6 pers Rustique
Rimbes Casteljaloux - gite 6 pers Rustique, a property with a garden, is located in Casteljaloux, 2.8 km from Casteljaloux Thermal Baths. The apartment also provides guests with 1 bathroom. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 42 km from the apartment.
Chrysalide Saint Martin
Offering pool views, Chrysalide Saint Martin in Nérac offers accommodation, free bikes, a garden and a terrace. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with hot tub and a hairdryer. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast. Chrysalide Saint Martin offers a hot tub. Agen is 33 km from the accommodation, while Sos is 22 km away. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne, 27 km from Chrysalide Saint Martin, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Suite de 2 chambres attenantes avec sa salle de bain et wc privé attenant
Set in Larroque-sur-l?Osse in the Midi-Pyrénées region, Le Pré des Marguerites features a terrace. This bed and breakfast provides free WiFi, a bar, as well as a garden. The bed and breakfast features a flat-screen TV. Agen is 38 km from the bed and breakfast, while Auch is 44 km away. Agen La Garenne Airport is 34 km from the property.
Chambres d'Hôtes L'Hermitage
Located in the countryside of Anzex, Chambres d'Hôtes L'Hermitage is set in a 12,000 m² park and offers B&B accommodation. You can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and relax on the furnished terrace. All of the rooms at Chambres d'Hôtes L'Hermitage have views of the park and a parquet floor. Each room also includes a TV, a coffee machine and a private bathroom. A continental breakfast with homemade jams and yoghurts, pastries and fruit juices is included and served daily in the dining room. Other facilities at Chambres d'Hôtes L'Hermitage include free Wi-Fi. Free private parking is also possible on site and Casteljaloux is 10 km from the property.
Nérac B&B & Gite
Located in Nérac in the Aquitaine region, Loft 88 has a terrace and city views. The apartment features garden views and is 43 km from Marmande. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a kitchen with dining area, and 1 bathroom with shower. Agen is 24 km from the apartment, while Sos is 19 km away. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 21 km from Loft 88.
Moulin de Bapaumes
Moulin de Bapaumes is a family home built in a waterfront mill and set in a park with hundreds of old oak trees. It offers accommodation with free WiFi access, near the historical village of Nérac. At Moulin de Bapaumes, all rooms are en suite with a seating area, and tea/coffee making facilities. Individually decorated, they also feature views of the river, the lake or the garden. A continental breakfast is served every day at this old stone bed and breakfast. Agen is 24 km from Moulin de Bapaumes, while Sos is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Roumanière Airport, 77 km from the property.
Bois de Cadène
Saint-Pierre-de-Buzet B&B
Featuring a garden, an outdoor pool and garden views, Bois de Cadène is located in Saint-Pierre-de-Buzet. The accommodation is 33 km from Marmande, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. The bed and breakfast offers a continental or buffet breakfast. A children's playground and a terrace are provided at Bois de Cadène. Agen is 30 km from the accommodation, while Sos is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 26 km from Bois de Cadène.
La Tour De Brazalem
Nerac B&B
Charming accommodation. In the heart of the Albret country, homeland of King Henri IV, la Tour de Brazalem nestles in the centre of the old, medieval town of Nérac, a stone's throw from the River Baïse and the old port, the Olde Bridge, the castle and the royal park of the Garenne. The property, with origins in the 13th. century, houses 4 confortable bed and breakfast rooms, a furnished studio with well-equipped kitchenette and a room at the top of the tower with panoramic views of the old town. Garden, sun-drenched terrace, summer kitchen and picnic area. Quiet, rest, charm, hospitality.
Les Gîtes du château - L appartement du roi
Offering free WiFi and city views, Les Gîtes du château - L appartement du roi is an accommodation set in Nérac. The air-conditioned accommodation is 23 km from Condom. The apartment has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. If you would like to discover the area, hiking and fishing are possible in the surroundings. Agen is 31 km from the apartment, while Sos is 24 km from the property. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 20 km from Les Gîtes du château - L.
Les Gîtes du château
Situated in Nérac in the Aquitaine region, Les Gîtes du château has a balcony. The air-conditioned accommodation is 48 km from Marmande. The apartment has 5 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, a microwave, a washing machine, a fridge and an oven. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and bed linen for an extra charge. Agen is 31 km from the apartment, while Sos is 24 km from the property. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 27 km from Les Gîtes du château.
Les Gîtes du château - Le loft Henri IV
Located in Nérac in the Aquitaine region, Les Gîtes du château - Le loft Henri IV has a balcony and city views. The air-conditioned accommodation is 48 km from Marmande. The apartment features 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. The apartment offers a terrace. If you would like to discover the area, hiking, fishing and canoeing are possible in the surroundings. Agen is 31 km from Les Gîtes du château - Le loft, while Sos is 24 km away. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 27 km from the accommodation.
Chambre d'Hôtes La Tour de Brazalem
Set in a building from the early 16th-Century, La Tour de Brazalem is located in the centre of Nérac Medieval Town. It offers a garden, terrace and communal TV lounge. Some rooms feature a TV, desk, wardrobe, refrigerator and an electric kettle. They are complete with an en suite bathroom. The studio boasts a kitchenette equipped with an oven, stove and microwave. A continental breakfast is provided each morning for those staying in the guest rooms at La Tour de Brazalem. Restaurants can be found within walking distance. The Gallo Roman Remains and Henri IV Castle are both just 300 metres away. Agen is just a 35-minute drive from the property and free underground private parking is possible on site. Free public parking is also available nearby.
Les Terrasses du petit Nérac
Set in Nérac, 43 km from Marmande, Les Terrasses du petit Nérac offers a restaurant and free WiFi. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with bath and a hairdryer. Continental and gluten-free breakfast options are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. After a day of hiking, cycling or fishing, guests can relax in the shared lounge area. Agen is 23 km from Les Terrasses du petit Nérac, while Sos is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 20 km from the accommodation.
chambre d'hotes a nérac
Boasting a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a garden, chambre d'hotes a nérac is situated in Nérac. A hot tub is available for guests. The guest rooms offers countryside views and free WiFi is available. Located on the 1st floor of an individual house, every room comes with a double bed and a wardrobe. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with toilet. Certain rooms will provide you with a garden view. A continental breakfast is available every morning at chambre d'hotes a nérac and can be enjoyed by the pool or on the terrace in fine weather. You can play table tennis at chambre d'hotes a nérac and a trampoline, table football and darts are also available. Agen is 23 km from chambre d'hotes a nérac. Agen La Garenne Airport is 20 km away.
Gîte des Z'As
Situated in Nérac, Gîte des Z'As features accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. The apartment features garden views and is 21 km from Condom. The apartment has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go hiking nearby. Agen is 33 km from the apartment, while Sos is 26 km from the property. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 20 km from Gîte des Z'As.
les Cardaires
Grignols B&B
Les Cardaires features garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Grignols. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a à la carte breakfast. Les Cardaires offers a terrace. Guests can swim in the outdoor swimming pool, go hiking or cycling or relax in the garden. Marmande is 31 km from the accommodation, while Langon is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 80 km from les Cardaires.
Villa Vianne B&B
Vianne B&B
Situated in Vianne in the Aquitaine region, Villa Vianne B&B provides accommodation with free WiFi. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with bidet and a hairdryer. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the property. The bed and breakfast offers a terrace. Guests can also relax in the garden. Agen is 23 km from Villa Vianne B&B, while Sos is 23 km away. Agen La Garenne Airport is 21 km from the property.
La Tuilerie
Located in Nérac in the Aquitaine region, La Tuilerie provides accommodation with free private parking. There is a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer in each unit, along with free toiletries. A continental breakfast is available daily at the bed and breakfast. La Tuilerie offers a terrace. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Agen is 24 km from La Tuilerie, while Sos is 18 km away. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 21 km from the bed and breakfast.
L'Ancienne Charcuterie
Buzet-sur-Baïse B&B & Gite
L;Ancienne Charcuterie is situated in Buzet-sur-Baïse and offers a garden and a terrace. The accommodation is 29 km from Marmande, and guests benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. Providing access to a balcony with garden views, the apartment consists of 4 bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. Agen is 26 km from the apartment, while Sos is 27 km from the property. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 25 km from L;Ancienne Charcuterie.
Domaine Du Cauze
Two century old farm whose origins date back to the 16th century and which was built, it is said, from the stones of an old medieval watch-tower. Fitted out as a bed & breakfast with four bedrooms and a suite with kitchennette. Surrounded by a wooded park with a large swimming pool and private parking. Situated on a hill-top with a dominant view, at the gateway to Nérac, in Gascony. The B&B bedrooms each about 20m2 in size and a 50m2 two-room suite, labelled Gîtes de France 3 corns (3 épis) are comfortable, fitted out with taste, personalised and equipped with tiled en suite facilities. Table d'hôte with local produce, by reservation.
LOCATION VACANCE
Set in Buzet-sur-Baïse in the Aquitaine region, LOCATION VACANCE features a terrace and river views. The property is 37 km from Marmande and free private parking is featured. This apartment is fitted with 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a bath. Guests at the apartment can enjoy hiking and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Agen is 30 km from LOCATION VACANCE, while Sos is 32 km away. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 29 km from the accommodation.
L'île aux Bateaux
Buzet-sur-Baïse B&B
Situated in Buzet-sur-Baïse close to the lock, L'île aux Bateaux offers accommodation with free WiFi and flat-screen TV, as well as a garden. Each room has a TV and a private bathroom with a shower. A continental breakfast is served each morning at the property. The bed and breakfast offers a terrace. Bicycle storage is available. Agen is 30 km from L'île aux Bateaux. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 30 km from the accommodation.
Chambre d'hotes Lencouet
Feugarolles B&B
Chambre d'hotes Lencouet is located in Feugarolles, 21 km from Agen. The bed and breakfast has an outdoor pool and views of the garden, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site. Some rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom. Chambre d'hotes Lencouet features free WiFi . The area is popular for hiking, cycling, golfing and wine tasting. Nérac is 9 km away. Sos is 24 km from Chambre d'hotes Lencouet, while Marmande is 37 km away. Gascogne region, famous for its Armagnac, is 30 minutes away. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 19 km from the property.
Lacassagne
Larressingle B&B
Set in Larressingle, 27 km from Sos, Lacassagne offers a garden and free WiFi. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast. Lacassagne offers a terrace. Agen is 47 km from the accommodation, while Auch is 48 km away. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 41 km from Lacassagne.
Les Tilleuls De La Voie Verte
The new owners happy to welcome you all year long in our guest houses and our certified holiday cottages(shelters) spacious, bright, comfortable "Clévacances", in the campaign(countryside) and near the GREEN WAY of the channel(canal) of the Garonne. In 5 min of the highway A62 (taken(brought) out 6). In the heart of Lot-et-Garonne, come to discover a region steeped in history, where our landscapes, our local gastronomy, very good wines of BUZET, and the ancient country-houses of Gascony will seduce you. In " The Lime trees of the green way ", you can rent(praise) bikes for strolls in family. In very soon in our holiday cottages(shelters), guest houses, for night, one week or a weekend in Lot-et-Garonne.
Gite La Gloriette
Moncrabeau B&B & Gite
Located in Moncrabeau in the area Armagnac, between Nerac and Condom in Gers. Sleeps 2/4 persons. You will find calm, serenity and rest. Ideal place to recharge your energy. Moncrabeau: swimming pool, museum, its circuit liars signposted in the village... You will be 1h30 from from Bordeaux and 1h30 from Toulouse. Visits of pretty country houses of Biscay, many activities await you: fishing, canoeing, golf, mountain biking, walibi 30 km...
Chambres D'Hôtes Domaine De La Brette
Condom B&B
Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and children's playground, Chambres D'Hôtes Domaine De La Brette is located in Condom, 31 km from Agen. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Certain rooms have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Rooms are on upper floor and include a private bathroom. There is a shared kitchen at the property, as well as a shared lounge with a TV and DVD player. A number of activities are offered in the area, such as cycling and hiking. Auch is 43 km from Domaine De La Brette, while Sos is 17 km from the property.
La Guest
Thouars-sur-Garonne B&B
Located in Thouars-sur-Garonne in the Aquitaine region, La Guest features a garden. The accommodation is 31 km from Marmande. The bed and breakfast provides a terrace. Agen is 23 km from La Guest, while Sos is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 22 km from the accommodation.
Le Clot de Meste Duran
Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace, Le Clot de Meste Duran is situated in Condom. The property is 18 km from Sos, and complimentary private parking is offered. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Agen is 33 km from Le Clot de Meste Duran, while Auch is 42 km from the property. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 29 km from the accommodation.
Le Logis du Pradet
Moncrabeau B&B
Located in Moncrabeau, 19 km from Sos, Le Logis du Pradet provides a restaurant and free WiFi. A continental breakfast is available daily at the bed and breakfast. A terrace can be found at Le Logis du Pradet, along with a garden. Agen is 29 km from the accommodation, while Auch is 44 km away. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 25 km from Le Logis du Pradet.
Manoir Saint-Louis
Bouglon B&B
Located in Bouglon, Manoir Saint-Louis provides accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with an outdoor swimming pool and pool views. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and bed linen for an extra charge. A continental breakfast is available daily at the bed and breakfast. Manoir Saint-Louis offers a terrace. Marmande is 15 km from the accommodation, while Langon is 45 km away. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne, 65 km from Manoir Saint-Louis, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Maison Duroy
Francescas B&B
With a garden and a terrace, Maison Duroy is located in Francescas and features free WiFi. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a à la carte or a vegetarian breakfast. Agen is 22 km from Maison Duroy, while Sos is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 19 km from the accommodation.
Superb Renovated House In Gascony-gers
Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and terrace, Superb Renovated House In Gascony-gers is set in Condom. A terrace or patio are featured in certain rooms. The rooms have a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Agen is 28 km from Superb Renovated House In Gascony-gers, while Auch is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 25 km from Superb Renovated House In Gascony-gers.
Château de Mazelières
Espiens B&B
Located in the heart of the Buzet vineyard, Château de Mazelières is a wine-making estate housed in a 17th-century castle. This Gascogne's guest house features an outdoor swimming pool and spacious rooms furnished in a classical style. Guests can relax in the property's living room which directly opens on the countryside. Free Wi-Fi is available. Château de Mazelières offers cottages with private entrance, a terrace with barbecue and a fully-equipped kitchen; and a suite with a private bathroom with toilets. Upon request and reservation, evening meals are available on site. Situated at the edge of the Armagnac region, the property is 10 km away from the town of Neyrac and King Henry IV of Navarre's castle. Agen's train station, airport and A62 motorway are a 30-minute drive from the property, where free parking is possible on site.
LE CHEMINARD
Located in Feugarolles, 45 km from Marmande, LE CHEMINARD provides a garden and free WiFi. Some units include a seating area and/or a terrace. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the bed and breakfast. Homemade meals can be arranged for a supplement and upon prior reservation. A children's playground can be found at the accommodation, along with a shared lounge. Agen is 23 km from LE CHEMINARD, while Sos is 31 km away. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 22 km from the bed and breakfast.
Château de Grenier
Saint-Léger B&B
Located in between Bordeaux and Toulouse and housed in an 18th-century building, Château de Grenier is in the centre of Lot et Garonne and 3 km from A62 motorway at exit 6. It offers a swimming pool from May, a 6-hectare woody park, a terrace and individually decorated rooms with antique furniture. All the rooms feature garden views, a seating area and a private bathroom with a bath. Some have a flat-screen TV and free WiFi is available in all rooms. A continental breakfast can be enjoyed every morning in the dining room, which has antique furniture and a fireplace or on the terrace during summer. Château de Grenier is 18 km from Casteljaloux Golf Course and 3 km from the biking trails. Agen is 30 km away and free private parking is available on site.
Maison d'Hôtes Las Baillargues de Haut
Mouchan B&B
Located a 10-minute drive from Condom, Maison d'hôtes Las Baillargues de Haut is a B&B set in a 4-acre park and offering panoramic views over the Gers Valley. Each room here will provide you with free WiFi access, as well as view over the garden and a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. A continental breakfast is served every morning. Guests can find restaurants 7 km from Maison d'hôtes Las Baillargues. Free bicycles rental is possible on site, as well as free parking. A 20-minute drive away, Castéra-Verdauzan thermal baths centre can be found. Agen Train Station is located 49 km away.
L'Esprit du Cercle
Cudos B&B
L'Esprit du Cercle has a garden, shared lounge and bar in Cudos. The accommodation offers free WiFi. Guest rooms at the bed and breakfast are fitted with a seating area. The units include a desk. A continental breakfast is served daily at the property. The owners serve homemade 3 course meals, upon request and at an extra charge. L'Esprit du Cercle offers a sun terrace. Hiking is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the accommodation. Sos is 48 km from L'Esprit du Cercle, while Marmande is 33 km away. The nearest airport is Mérignac Airport, 62 km from the property.
DOMAINE TOUTET
Birac B&B
DOMAINE TOUTET has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Birac. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast. DOMAINE TOUTET offers a children's playground. Guests can swim in the outdoor swimming pool, go hiking or cycling or relax in the garden. Marmande is 31 km from the accommodation, while Langon is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mérignac Airport, 65 km from DOMAINE TOUTET.
In the heart of artists's house
Set in Espiens, 25 km from Agen, In the heart of artists's house features free WiFi access and free private parking. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Every room comes with a private bathroom. Sos is 26 km from In the heart of artists's house, while Marmande is 41 km from the property. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 15 km from In the heart of artists's house.
Spacieux appartement
Condom B&B & Gite
Spacieux appartement is situated in Condom. This apartment offers a terrace. The apartment also includes 1 bathroom. Agen is 35 km from the apartment, while Auch is 39 km from the property. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 31 km from Spacieux appartement.
Le Chai is located in Condom. Guests have access to free WiFi. A à la carte breakfast is available each morning at the property. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Agen is 33 km from the bed and breakfast. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 30 km from Le Chai.
Les Hauts de Condom Appartements Climatisés Venez respirez l'air Gersois Vive le Slowtourisme
Set in Condom, 30 km from Sos, Les Hauts de Condom Appartements Climatisés Venez respirez l'air Gersois Vive le Slowtourisme offers a garden and free WiFi. The air-conditioned units are furnished with parquet floors and feature a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, desk, a living room, an equipped kitchen, patio and views over the garden. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. The apartment offers a barbecue. If you would like to discover the area, hiking, cycling and fishing are possible in the surroundings. Agen is 46 km from Les Hauts de Condom Appartements, while Auch is 42 km away. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 44 km from the accommodation.
Maison d'Hôtes Les Bruhasses Venez respirez l'air de la Campagne Vive le Slowtourisme
An 18th-century property set in a 7-acre estate surrounded by vineyards, Maison d'hôtes Les Bruhasses offers free high-speed WiFi access in the entire property. Individually decorated and south facing, the rooms and suites at Maison d'hôtes Les Bruhasses feature a view of the park, and en suite facilities with a large walk-in shower, hairdryer and toilet. The continental breakfast, composed of homemade jams and French pastries, fruit, tea, coffee and orange juice, can be served on the terrace or in the dining room. Upon availability, evening meals have to be booked at least 24-hour in advance. Meals feature local wines and food prepared by their host, who is the daughter of a well-known Gers winemaker and may help them organise their stay and visits. Maison d'hôtes Les Bruhasses is 200 metres from a 20 km-long bike and hiking trail and a path leading to a St-Jacques-de Compostelle path. Within 5 km, guests can find restaurants and Lectoure market is 20 km away. There is free parking on site. Free bike rental is available upon availability.
Les Angelots
Hello! Serge and Mado welcome you in their Masters House of the 18th century, by the river Baïse, with a nice view on the harbour, the lock and the mill, 250m from the Cathedral. A family suite for 4 people and a room for 2 people, 3* comfort. Bed for baby, garage. Rates: from 48€ to 56€ per night for 2 persons breakfast included. Extra person: 18€. Optional meal with reservation : local food menu adult 18€ and children up to 12 years 12€.
La Tour De Claustre
Situated in Condom in the Midi-Pyrénées region, La Tour De Claustre has a terrace and river views. The property is 26 km from Sos and free private parking is offered. Boasting a DVD player, the apartment has a kitchen with a microwave, a fridge and an oven, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a bidet and a shower. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and bed linen for an extra charge. A barbecue is available on site and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of the apartment. Agen is 41 km from La Tour De Claustre, while Auch is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 30 km from the accommodation.
Le grenier des Armuriers
Le grenier des Armuriers is situated in Condom. The accommodation has free WiFi. The apartment comes with 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchenette that provides guests with a fridge. Agen is 34 km from the apartment, while Auch is 39 km from the property. Agen La Garenne Airport is 30 km away.
Studio Les Armuriers
Studio Les Armuriers is located in Condom. The apartment features city views and is 26 km from Sos. This studio apartment includes a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a washing machine. Agen is 41 km from the apartment, while Auch is 43 km away. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 36 km from Studio Les Armuriers.
Clos Muneau
Aiguillon B&B
Located in Aiguillon, 30 km from Marmande, Clos Muneau provides a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi. There is a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer in each unit, along with free toiletries. A continental breakfast is available daily at the bed and breakfast. Clos Muneau offers a sun terrace. A water park can be found at the accommodation, along with a garden. Agen is 30 km from Clos Muneau, while Sos is 38 km away. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 43 km from the bed and breakfast.
Moulin de Saint Laurent
Saint-Laurent B&B & Gite
Situated in Saint-Laurent, 41 km from Marmande, Moulin de Saint Laurent features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi. All units come with a terrace, a kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and a private bathroom with shower. A stovetop and toaster are also available, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine. A continental breakfast is available each morning at the apartment. Moulin de Saint Laurent offers a children's playground. After a day of hiking or cycling, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Agen is 24 km from the accommodation, while Sos is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 23 km from Moulin de Saint Laurent.
La Batisse
Featuring accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a balcony, La Batisse is located in Saint-Laurent. The property is 33 km from Marmande, and complimentary private parking is provided. This apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen. The apartment offers a terrace. Agen is 19 km from La Batisse, while Sos is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 18 km from the accommodation.
La Chênaie
Sainte-Marthe B&B
Set in Sainte-Marthe, 43 km from Langon, La Chênaie offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi. The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, free toiletries and shower. A fridge, a stovetop and toaster are also offered, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine. La Chênaie offers a continental or buffet breakfast. The accommodation has a barbecue, garden and sun terrace. Sos is 50 km from La Chênaie, while Marmande is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 44 km from the bed and breakfast.
Chambres d'hôtes Larroquinière
Port-Sainte-Marie B&B
Located 2 km from Port-Sainte-Marie, 8 km from Canal du Midi, Chambres d'hôtes Larroquinière is a B&B set in a 16th century farmhouse on 3-acre grounds and with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a terrace and garden. The rooms at Chambres d'hôtes Larroquinière have stone walls or exposed wooden beams. Each room features a private bathroom with a bath or a shower. Breakfast is included and served each morning in the dining room. It consists of fresh fruits, ham, cheese, homemade jams and pastries, organic eggs from the farm, bread and hot beverages. Dinners with traditional dishes from the region can be enjoyed, upon prior reservation. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Free private parking is also possible on site and Agen is 20 km from Chambres d'hôtes Larroquinière.
hâvre de paix en Gascogne
Courrensan B&B
Located in Courrensan, 23 km from Condom, hâvre de paix en Gascogne provides a shared lounge and free WiFi. The units provide views of the garden and come with a seating area, a washing machine, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and a shared bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. A microwave, a fridge and oven are also provided, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine. Continental and buffet breakfast options are available daily at the bed and breakfast. Hâvre de paix en Gascogne features a garden and sun terrace. Auch is 40 km from the accommodation, while Sos is 32 km away. The nearest airport is Agen La Garenne Airport, 46 km from hâvre de paix en Gascogne.
Les Gites De Marie
St Laurent B&B
Simplicity, tranquility, friendliness, sense of family. Holiday homes and guest houses that will bring you the sun even in winter
Château De Saint Loup En Albret
Montagnac Sur Auvignon B&B
Pretty Bed and Breakfast in a castle restaured recently, Beatrice and Arnauld de MENTQUE are pleased to receive you if you reserve only.
Pretty Bed and Breakfast in a castle restaured recently, Beatrice and Arnauld de MENTQUE are pleased to receive you for diner if you reserve.


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3 ways to save millions & improve access in the costly U.S. health care system
Yes, the good news is that the number of Americans without health insurance has fallen to new lows. But it's also true that employers, who still provide the bulk of health care coverage in this country, have shifted increasing amounts of the cost burdens to their workers. With Americans footing the bill for one of the priciest health care systems in the world, one which takes up 18 percent of the Gross National Product, that means every effort to wring out excess costs or to improve efficiencies is worth noting, including:
The waste and pollution caused by needless discarding of unused surgical supplies. The nonprofit Kaiser Health News service has put out an excellent report, looking at researchers' reviews of 58 neurosurgeries at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center. They found that, on average, every neurological surgical procedure resulted in $1,000 in waste, a cost that could multiply to almost $3 million in just that the one department. Further, the too casual discarding of unused, unopened surgical supplies results in tens of thousands of pounds of waste each year that must be specially handled and disposed of at extra cost. It also adds to the burdens at public landfills. The UCSF researchers, who have published their results in the peer-reviewed Journal of Neurosurgery, say there are ways to curb wasteful practices. Scrub nurses were less inclined to chuck expensive, reusable surgical supplies simply if they knew someone was watching. Hospitals also can let doctors know how their per-operation costs on equipment and supplies compares with peers, the researchers said, adding that administrators also may wish to develop and scrutinize equipment and supply orders for surgeries.
Millions of dollars in spending on low-value medical services. Researchers at the RAND Corporation, rather than focusing just on excessive spending in public programs like Medicare, turned their sights on patients with insurance and their expenses for services that various analysts and groups say don't produce much benefit. Although the numbers of these procedures, as reflected in more than 1 million insurance claims analyzed, weren't that high, 28 of the services produced almost $33 million in dubious costs. The payments went for "hormone tests for thyroid problems, imaging for low-back pain and imaging for uncomplicated headache. The greatest proportion of spending was for spinal injection for lower-back pain at $12.1 million, imaging for uncomplicated headache at $3.6 million and imaging for nonspecific low-back pain at $3.1 million." A lead investigator in the study, published in the peer-reviewed JAMA Internal Medicine, said, "Our findings add evidence to the notion that reducing overuse of medical procedures could improve quality while reducing spending.
Tapping modern technology, specifically the widely available tool of video conferencing, to train and support primary care doctors so they can offer specialized care to patients in bad shape in distant areas, especially rural sections of the United States. Stat, the online health and medical news site, has put up an excellent report on a 13-year-old nonprofit called Project Echo. It tries to "keep patients under the care of primary care clinicians rather than having them referred to specialists, an increasingly common practice that can expose them to inconsistent care and unnecessary tests. And it helps to ensure patients get treatment. Too often patients must wait months for appointments, or they can't find specialists at all — especially in rural areas." The story looks at how dedicated front-line caregivers, with the support of the project, funded by philanthropy and government aid, tackle complex cases with patients who are desperate and would otherwise be bereft of specialist attention. The results aren't always great. But the project, for example, was scrutinized and its participants' care compared with specialists at a nearby academic medical center. In a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers that "hepatitis C patients treated by primary-care clinicians with Project ECHO mentors actually had results equal to those treated by University of New Mexico specialists, and slightly better than those treated by community specialists." The story also tells the inspiring personal story of project founder Sanjeev Arora, an accomplished gastroenterologist who was financially secure but, especially after his children had grown, decided that life was about more than money. He has committed himself to improving health care for those who may not be able to afford or access it.
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Jerry Garcia, Señor (Tales Of Yankee Power): We need your help!
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Jerome John "Jerry" Garcia (August 1, 1942 – August 9, 1995) was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist best known for his work with the band the Grateful Dead, which came to prominence during the counterculture era in the 1960s. Though he disavowed the role, Garcia was viewed by many as the leader or "spokesman" of the group.
One of its founders, Garcia performed with the Grateful Dead for their entire thirty-year career (1965–1995). Garcia also founded and participated in a variety of side projects Read Full BioJerome John "Jerry" Garcia (August 1, 1942 – August 9, 1995) was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist best known for his work with the band the Grateful Dead, which came to prominence during the counterculture era in the 1960s. Though he disavowed the role, Garcia was viewed by many as the leader or "spokesman" of the group.
One of its founders, Garcia performed with the Grateful Dead for their entire thirty-year career (1965–1995). Garcia also founded and participated in a variety of side projects, including the Saunders–Garcia Band (with longtime friend Merl Saunders), the Jerry Garcia Band, Old and in the Way, the Garcia/Grisman acoustic duo, Legion of Mary, and the New Riders of the Purple Sage (which Garcia co-founded with John Dawson and David Nelson). He also released several solo albums, and contributed to a number of albums by other artists over the years as a session musician. He was well known for his distinctive guitar playing and was ranked 46th in Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" cover story.
Later in life, Garcia was sometimes ill because of his diabetes, and in 1986 went into a diabetic coma that nearly cost him his life. Although his overall health improved somewhat after that, he also struggled with heroin and cocaine addictions, and was staying in a California drug rehabilitation facility when he died of a heart attack in August 1995.
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by Jerry Garcia
Senor, senor, do you know where we're heading?
Lincoln County Road or Armageddon?
Seems like I been down this way before
Is there any truth in that, senor?
Senor, senor, do you know where she is hiding?
How long are we gonna be riding?
How long must I keep my eyes glued to the door?
Will there be any comfort there, senor?
There's a wicked wind still blowin' on that upper deck
There's an iron cross still hanging down from around her neck
There's a marching band still playing in that vacant lot
Where she held me in her arms one time and said, "Forget me not"
Senor, senor, I can see that painted wagon,
I can smell the tail of the dragon
Can't stand the suspense anymore
Can you tell me who to contact here, senor?
Well, the last thing I remember before I stripped and kneeled
Was that trainload of fools bogged down in a magnetic field
A gypsy with a broken flag and a flashing ring
Said, "Son, this ain't a dream no more, it's the real thing"
Senor, senor, you know their hearts is as hard as leather
Well, give me a minute, let me get it together
I just gotta pick myself up off the floor
I'm ready when you are, senor
Senor, senor, let's disconnect these cables
Overturn these tables
This place don't make sense to me no more
Can you tell me what we're waiting for, senor?
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Ridgefield property transfers: Jan. 18-25
Published 12:00 pm EST, Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Nine houses and one condominium worth a total of $6,207,500 changed hands in deeds filed with Town Clerk Barbara Serfilippi between Jan. 18 and Jan. 25. The town received $15,518 in conveyance taxes from the transfers, which included:
47 New Street: Ryan McCaffrey of Philadelphia, Pa., to Maureen Fawcett of Brookfield, Jan. 18, $585,000.
32 Harding Drive: Susan Bahr to Jeanne Pinto of White Plains, N.Y., Jan. 18, $315,000.
36 Old Trolley Road: Marc Francoisa to Mary Ellen Palmiotto, Jan. 19, $1,006,000.
197 Farmingville Road: Stephen Mucchetti to David Maceira of Bedford, N.Y., Jan. 19, $1,000,000.
155 Limestone Road: Leslie Spencer to Joshua Weinshank of Stamford, Jan. 20, $606,000.
427 Ridgebury Road: James Nejati to Donald Rossi of North Salem, N.Y., Jan. 20, $780,000.
76 Holmes Road: Peter Murray to Xiaoqi Han of Danbury, Jan. 20, $700,000.
13 Sugarloaf Mountain Road: James Philbin to Nathaniel Goossen of South Salem, N.Y., Jan. 20, $510,000.
570 Danbury Road, Unit 3 (Village at Ridgefield): Angela Macchiarulo to Michael and Christine Preston, Jan. 23, $313,500.
39 Clearview Drive: Lindsay Parker and Doris Lopez of Santiago, Chile, to Nicholas and Kiera Friedman, Jan. 23, $392,000.


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Such a beautiful weekend - seemed a shame to waste it.
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After so many weeks of cold, bracing wind and a few days of snow, a weekend of bright sun and temperatures in the mid'70's seemed like an ideal time to get out a little and do some running around while enjoying the nice weather. And so on Saturday afternoon I opened the windows, threw some gear into my backpack, slapped a GPS puck onto the roof of the TARDIS (I've grown quite attached to my Rikaline GPS-6010 - thanks again, Rhianna!) and headed over to pick up Hasufin and Mika to do a little wardriving in northern Virginia. For those of you who are already familiar with the practice you can skip right to the cut for the rest of this article. For those of you who aren't, here's a little background:
Wireless data networking has really taken off in the past decade with the introduction of wireless access points like the Linksys WRT54G2 home wireless router. Wireless networking, at its heart, was meant to make it relatively cheap, easy, and quick to set up a network. Plug in your AP, pop 802.11 cards into your laptop and desktop computers, and off you go - you don't have to worry about figuring out IP addresses, running cable, or setting up a firewall because your AP was supposed to have it all done for you (due to the presence of a DHCP server in the access point and a basic NAT configuration). Right?
Not so much. First of all, wireless networking is based around unlicensed low-power radio transceivers - the signals travel until they fade into noise due to the inverse square law, they're absorbed by metallic objects in the environment, or interference of some kind swamps the signal. This also means that it's possible to pick up a signal outside of where it's supposed to be; it is quite common to stay associated with an access point as far as the end of the driveway, for example. This means that it's possible to drive down the road with your laptop's wireless card in monitor mode and make a note of every access point whose signal is strong enough to see from the street. I'm a fan of Kismet for wireless mapping; Hasufin loaded a copy of WiFiFoFum onto his iPod Touch to do the same thing. When you get right down to it, all these applications really do is set the wireless card to passively listen to every packet from every wireless network that comes their way, grab of a copy of every packet, try to analyze it to figure out what it is (network control, data, encrypted data, or junk), and change the channel/frequency the card is monitoring to see what else is out there (because the radio spectrum which wireless networking uses is broken into channels to make configuration simpler). If you add a GPS many wardriving packages will also record the co-ordinates at which each wireless network was first detected so that they can be plotted on a map. During the four hours we spent driving around NOVA we discovered approximately 1,802 unique wireless networks. Of those networks, 626 were configured for wireless channel 06 (the default); 420 were configured for channel 01; 418 were configured for channel 11; 124 APs were reported as using channel 00 (this seems to me as if it's an artefact of something odd going on which I'll be looking into).
Analyzing the encryption methods in use proved interesting: 877 networks were configured to use WEP only to encrypt network traffic; 477 networks had no encryption configured at all. Another 444 networks advertised the use of WPA, the more secure successor to WEP, though of all of those also claimed to still support the use of WEP for associated clients. Another four networks claimed to support some unusual variants of of WEP (WEP TKIP and WEP CCMP).
When analyzing the data transmission speeds at which the networks seen were running at, the results were odd, to say the least. 624 networks advertised their speeds as 18 megabits per second. Another 514 wireless networks were found to support speeds up to 54 megabits per second (which is right in line with 802.11g). 389 wireless networks advertised speeds of 11 megabits per second (right in line with the older 802.11b standard). Another 158 APs were advertising speeds in the neighborhood of 36 megabits per second.
While performing an exhaustive analysis of all the ESSIDs (colloquially referred to as network names) seen would be counterproductive due to the creativity of the people who own the access points, it can be stated from the results that 309 of the networks did not appear to report an ESSID at all, 121 networks reported their names as 'linksys' (which suggests that the access points were running factory default configurations, but Mika and I were watching the updates in realtime and personally didn't see very many which were tagged as 'factory default' by our respective wardriving software packages), 28 of the networks reported the name 'NETGEAR' (see previous comment), and 15 appeared to be named 'default'. Among the more interesting ESSIDs we saw were 'Do Not Use', 'WirelessMama', 'Morgan Freeman', 'get your own', 'virus-infected' (thanks for the warning), 'Tie Wrap Watermellon', 'Rikki Tikki Tabby', 'El Pollo Diablo', and 'Sex Panther'.
Due to the fact that I'd configured Kismet to record GPS co-ordinates for every AP it registered, I was able to run the logs through a utility called kisgearth and generate .kml files that can then be loaded into Google Earth. Hasufin remarked today that he hopes that they never discover that the emanations from wireless access points cause cancer because we're all screwed if they do.
I've compressed the logfiles so if you want to take a look for yourself you can download them here.
Though I should probably have spoken of this earlier, I feel a need to mention the legality of wardriving and associated variants (like war walking, war ballooning, war fortune cookie-ing (which I now feel compelled to implement), or what have you). By putting your wireless card into monitor or rfmon mode, you aren't actually a) associating with any access points or b) transmitting. The wireless card is simply listening for any traffic that might happpen to come its way, which is the nature of wave-based communications. This is anologous to listening in to someone's conversation about the latest episode of Lost in a coffee shop, as opposed to trying to join in uninvited. It seems to be when you actually associate with the access point, acquire or figure out a network address, and start actively participating in the network traffic on the other side that you actually start running afoul of the law, or at least that's what the court decisions seem to indicate.


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Report – The Federal Budget and Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2014: Democracy, Governance, and Human Rights in the Middle East and North Africa
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Cole Bockenfeld
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As we examine the Fiscal Year 2014 budget and appropriations for the Middle East and North Africa, the challenges are daunting. The political transitions underway in the region have encountered considerable difficulties that threaten the democratic progress made since 2011. And in the United States, any discussion of appropriations must consider the extraordinarily tight budget climate that has resulted from sizable cuts across the board due to the federal sequester.
In this environment, the Obama administration has admirably worked to prioritize, maintain, and increase funding to the region. But support for democracy in the Middle East is not only about budget numbers. If programming to support democracy, governance, and human rights is to be successful, it must be accompanied by clear political support and be integrated with policy. President Obama articulated this in May 2011, when he committed to supporting democratic principles in the Middle East with "all of the diplomatic, economic and strategic tools at our disposal." Regrettably, the administration's policies have not reflected that approach. While maintaining levels of funding, the administration has failed to develop effective strategies for supporting democracy in transitioning countries and has failed to meaningfully push for reform in countries where authoritarian allies remain in place.
The U.S. administration deserves credit for marshaling considerable resources for the Middle East and North Africa amid a very difficult budget environment.In spite of a restricted budget climate due to sequestration, the administration was also able to pull together large-scale resources over the past two years, including efforts to respond to the political transition in Tunisia (more than $350 million), a humanitarian crisis in Yemen (more than $600 million), and humanitarian and refugee crises in Syria and neighboring countries (more than $1.3 billion).
The U.S. administration lacks a clear vision or strategy for supporting democracy, governance, and human rights in the region. While the U.S. has been able to garner large assistance packages for countries in transition, the goals of those packages are not clearly developed, and are generally reactive in nature. Democracy and governance programs are widely perceived to be more divorced than ever from U.S. policy goals in the region, and support of funding independent civil society organizations in the region is inconsistent. Surprisingly, the administration appears to be even more unwilling to take actions that may antagonize allied governments in the region than was the case before the 2011 uprisings.
The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) has rapidly lost its institutional identity and voice. Over the past two years, MEPI has become viewed as excessively cautious, conservative, and bureaucratic. Its weakening pro-reform voice on policy debates within the State Department is likely to diminish further as it is integrated into the Office of Middle East Transitions. Overall, these moves are expected to reduce MEPI's comparative advantage in the view of Congressional appropriators.
The U.S. assistance relationship with Egypt is outdated and no longer effective in serving U.S. interests, but Congress appears willing to assert itself and attempt to rectify this. Despite the $1.55 billion in annual aid to Egypt, the U.S. administration has simply been unable and unwilling to use aid as leverage to influence actors in Egypt. In addition, the makeup of U.S. aid to Egypt is a relic from another era. The U.S. aid package has simply not adapted to meet the country's new economic, political, and security challenges. In the absence of leadership from the administration, Congress will likely seek to impose its own strategy in Egypt.
U.S. support for the political transitions in Tunisia and Libya has been severely undermined by the fallout from attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Tunis and the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi in September 2012. Those attacks had an immediate chilling effect on U.S. engagement with both countries. Embassy staff and personnel evacuations out of both countries left respective embassies short-staffed for most of the past year. Frustration with the responses of the Libyan and Tunisian governments to the attacks has eroded Congressional support for and threatened long-term assistance programs to those countries.
The Middle East and North Africa Incentive Fund (MENA IF) has not been funded, and is unlikely to resurface in next year's budget request from the administration. After two years of failed budget requests for MENA IF, many Hill staffers argue that the State Department was never effective in explaining the details of the Fund, the reasons why it was needed, or why it was a priority. Furthermore, some appropriators prefer the case-by-case oversight involved in reprogramming excess funds from existing accounts rather than creating a large, new "slush fund" for the State Department.
Stephen McInerney is Executive Director of the Project on Middle East Democracy (POMED). He previously served as POMED's Advocacy Director from 2007 to 2010. He has extensive experience in the Middle East and North Africa, including graduate studies of Middle Eastern politics, history, and the Arabic language at the American University of Beirut and the American University in Cairo. He has spoken on Middle East affairs with numerous media outlets including BBC, MSNBC, Al Jazeera, and CBS News.
Cole Bockenfeld is the Director of Advocacy at the Project on Middle East Democracy (POMED). He has studied the Middle East at the University of Arkansas, Georgetown University, and Al al-Bayt University in Mafraq, Jordan. Prior to joining POMED, he worked for the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) on electoral assistance programs in Iraq, Lebanon, Morocco, and the West Bank and Gaza, including fieldwork in Beirut and Baghdad. He also conducted research with the Center for Islam and Democracy (CSID) in Amman. His writing on Middle Eastern politics and U.S. foreign policy has been published by Foreign Policy, Christian Science Monitor, and The Daily Star. He has spoken on Middle East affairs with numerous media outlets including the New York Times, NPR, The Boston Globe, and Al-Jazeera English.
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For the first time in (at least) 11 years, New Haven is no longer a distressed municipality
By Marc E. Fitch December 21, 2021
When the Department of Economic and Community Development released its list of Connecticut's 25 distressed municipalities for the upcoming year, there was one notable absence: New Haven.
The Elm City has been on the list for at least eleven years, according to DECD historical data, and some records show the city was considered distressed as far back as 1999.
This recent change could reflect a turnaround for the city, or it could indicate that perhaps other municipalities are faring worse. A look at DECD's scoring system shows New Haven's status hinged on one key factor – population growth.
The DECD uses a scoring system for municipalities based on U.S. Census measurements for a variety of factors including population change, per capita income, housing stock, employment and education levels — the lower the score, the better.
See New Haven's scores here.
New Haven moved from a score of 1,180 in 2020 to a score of 1,131 for 2021, moving the city out from the list of the 25 most distressed municipalities. What's notable, however, is many key metrics hardly changed: poverty level, per capita income, housing stock, the population over age 25 and education levels remained virtually the same, if not slightly worse than 2020 in some cases.
Population growth, however, resulted in the biggest change in New Haven's score. The 2020 metrics were based on Census data for 2000 through 2010, which showed New Haven's population growing by 5 percent, giving it a score of 92.
The latest metrics were based on Census data from 2010 to 2020 and showed a 3 percent growth rate, which is overall worse than before but good enough to bump New Haven off the list. New Haven received a better score of 23 for population change.
Connecticut, as a whole, grew in population during the 2000 to 2010 decade and continued to grow until roughly 2013. Since then, the state has seen continual net population loss to other states as the economy and job growth remained flat.
The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 likely changed Connecticut's flat to negative population trajectory, however, as wealthy residents from New York flocked to Connecticut, buying up property to escape New York City during a time of crisis.
While not being counted as distressed should be good news, it could also mean that New Haven may not be eligible for certain enhanced economic development tax incentives and grants available to distressed cities and towns through the state. It is unclear whether or not this will affect New Haven, which is considered a targeted investment community, as well.
Using measurements such as poverty levels, property values, income and education, DECD bases municipal distress more on the economic health of the people living in the city, rather than the fiscal needs of municipal government.
The city still finds itself deep in long-term debt, but is being buttressed by state payment programs and federal stimulus money.
In March of 2020, New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker warned of possible tax increases for the city upwards of 7.75 percent, along with service cuts, to bridge a $66 million budget gap.
That never happened thanks to a restructuring of Connecticut's Payment in Lieu of Taxes program, which is supposed to pay municipalities for property tax revenue lost on government owned buildings and nonprofits – an ongoing problem for Connecticut's major cities where nontaxable property can eat up more than half the municipality's property tax base.
The restructuring of PILOT more than doubled the state's payment to New Haven from $41 million to $90 million. Yale University, which owns a substantial amount of real estate in the city, also increased its annual payment to New Haven from $13 million per year to $23 million per year for the next five years.
The city received nearly $2.1 million in COVID-relief funds to cover pandemic expenses, according to figures posted by the Office of Policy and Management, although that total did not include funds for the Board of Education.
The city also received $57.9 million in 2021 through the American Rescue Plan's Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Program, with another $57.9 million slated for 2022.
That all bodes well for New Haven city government over the next few years, but is not factored into DECD's calculations for what counts as a distressed municipality.
Marc E. Fitch
Marc E. Fitch is the author of several books and novels including Shmexperts: How Power Politics and Ideology are Disguised as Science and Paranormal Nation: Why America Needs Ghosts, UFOs and Bigfoot. Marc was a 2014 Robert Novak Journalism Fellow and his work has appeared in The Federalist, American Thinker, The Skeptical Inquirer, World Net Daily and Real Clear Policy. Marc has a Master of Fine Arts degree from Western Connecticut State University. Marc can be reached at [email protected]
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A native of Armonk, N.Y., Kyff earned a BA at Amherst College and an MA in American Studies at the University of Minnesota. In Minneapolis, he served as director of public information for a social-service agency and edited the employee magazine for a national retail chain.
He has taught English and history at Kingswood-Oxford School in West Hartford since 1977 and also served as the school's director of public affairs, editor of its alumni magazine and advisor to the student newspaper.
His essays have appeared in many newspapers, including the Washington Post,
Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe and Baltimore Sun, and his articles have appeared in Reader's Digest,American History and Northeast. He contributed to
Speaking Freely -- A guided Tour of American English from Plymouth Rock to Silicon Valley, published by Oxford University Press in 1997.
He has published two books: Word Up! - A Lively Look at English (Writers Club Press, 2000) and Once Upon a Word - True Tales of Word Origins (Tapestry Press, 2003).
He lives in West Hartford, Conn., with his family.
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SACRAMENTO – Laguna Hills Mayor Andrew Blount ended his gubernatorial bid Tuesday, saying health issues hindered his campaign.
Blount – a Republican software engineer best known for his holiday light displays – launched his low-budget campaign in February, saying he would rely on a mobile app he created to get his message to voters. He announced his decision to withdraw from the race in a Facebook post.
In an interview, Blount said he's been battling a cyst on his spinal cord for months. The condition has caused other health problems , which sidelined him as he attempted to roll out his voter outreach program.
"I needed more energy and more time to be able to finish this race out," Blount said.
He added that his long-term prognosis is good, and that he intends to continue serving as mayor.
Blount's withdrawal comes just five weeks before the June 3 primary election. The top two candidates in the governor's race, regardless of party, will advance to the fall general election.
Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown holds a strong lead in his effort to win an unprecedented fourth term. In a Field Poll released last month, 57 percent of likely voters said they support Brown.
Republican Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, a conservative from San Bernardino County, received 17 percent in that survey. Blount drew 3 percent, followed by former Treasury official and Laguna Beach resident Neel Kashkari at 2 percent.
Kashkari, who oversaw the 2008 federal bank bailout, has crisscrossed the state speaking to business owners, student groups and others as he attempts to narrow Donnelly's lead. His campaign unveiled endorsements this week from former presidential candidate Mitt Romney, ex-Gov. Pete Wilson, U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista, and Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.
Despite ending his campaign, Blount's name will remain on the June ballot. He said he is not endorsing any of the remaining candidates and will wait to see what happens in the primary.


Blair is the responsibility free zone of referendum politics.
We stood out in our genuine opposition to Blair because it was very unusual for anyone, let alone defenceless civilians with no legal training or representation to force the repeal of any 'War on Terror' legislation. This did inevitably prove such legislation involves the violent collaboration of an entire 'system' in no due process that is obviously no mistake.
The UK is not a democracy because a real democracy requires the... visible checks and balances/safeguards of the peace and harmony of the rule of law and that simply does not exist in the UK who just say the words that they do not practice.
In fact, politicians only devote all their efforts to trying to make sure there is no level playing field between politicians and the public.


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