Sheepshead Bay Memories, Lost Loved Ones From Sheepshead Bay

Sheepshead Bay Memories, Lost Loved Ones From Sheepshead Bay: "Linda Merschen and Frank Merschen were my first cousins by marriage.
Linda Merschen (class of 1971) died in 1996. Her brother, Frank Merschen (class of 1966 or 1967) died in 1997.
Larry Erlichman - E-Mail: lerlichman@royalaa.com"



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Too big to fail - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Too big to fail - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Opponents believe that one of the problems that arises is moral hazard whereby a company that benefits from these protective policies will seek to profit by it, deliberately taking positions (see Asset allocation) that are high-risk high-return, as they are able to leverage these risks based on the policy preference they receive.[9] The term has emerged as prominent in public discourse since the 2007–2010 global financial crisis.[10] Critics see the policy as counterproductive and that large banks or other institutions should be left to fail if their risk management is not effective."



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Too big to fail - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Too big to fail - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Proponents of this theory believe that some institutions are so important that they should become recipients of beneficial financial and economic policies from governments or central banks.[4] Some economists such as Paul Krugman hold that economies of scale in banks and in other businesses are worth preserving, so long as they are well regulated in proportion to their economic clout, and therefore that "too big to fail" status can be acceptable. The global economic system must also deal with sovereign states being too big to fail.[5][6][7][8]"



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Obama says he's more worried about the possibility of ‘nuclear weapon going off in Manhattan’ than Russian threat - NY Daily News

English: Barack Obama, President of the United States of America. Македонски: Барак Обама, новоизбран претседател на САД. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Obama says he's more worried about the possibility of ‘nuclear weapon going off in Manhattan’ than Russian threat - NY Daily News: ""I continue to be much more concerned when it comes to our security with the prospect of a nuclear weapon going off in Manhattan.""



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Gee, that's how our United States President views things. A politically charged atmosphere where politicians are just practicing rhetorical battles. Perhaps the US just does not have to resources to fight for justice out there in the world anymore.We simply blew all of our money making sure the fat cats, stay fat at all times. Rescuing things that are simply too big to fail. The government is ineffective regardless of the party or it's leaders. Is there a true political solution available for the United States government to utilize, perhaps not at the moment. We just painted ourselves into a corner of ineptitude with years upon years upon years of fruitless mindless action.

What does the United States of America stand for these days? What can we as a nation be proud of?

Stephen C. Sanders
A sign of the times, where are we all headed?

The United States cannot be so divided among our own ranks. It's like we are some scattered nation, a generation without a cause. Usually I am the optimist in the crowd, always seeking the silver lining. Yet what can we here at home do? I am sure there is an answer and a solution, yet today I just do not see it!

Thousands of mentally ill New Yorkers will be moved from adult homes to let them live more independently - NY Daily News

Thousands of mentally ill New Yorkers will be moved from adult homes to let them live more independently - NY Daily News: "The state will move up to 4,000 mentally ill New Yorkers from adult homes into “supported housing” apartments over the next five years as part of a deal reached Tuesday with the Justice Department.

“Today’s settlement agreement reaffirms the right of people with disabilities to live independently and participate in all aspects of community life,” said Deputy Assistant Attorney General Eve Hill."



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Second Opinions Improve ADHD Prescribing in a Medicaid-Insured Community Population

Second Opinions Improve ADHD Prescribing in a Medicaid-Insured Community Population: "This was a 10:1 return over administrative costs; however, the overall Medicaid expenditures for ADHD medication still increased because of higher unit costs and the preferential use by clinicians of newer brands entering the market.

Conclusions
A statewide second-opinion process reduced outlier ADHD medication prescription practices and was cost-effective. Suggestions for process and quality improvements in prescribing to children diagnosed with ADHD are discussed. J. Am. Acad. Child Adolesc. Psychiatry, 2009;48(7):740–748"



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Second Opinions Improve ADHD Prescribing in a Medicaid-Insured Community Population

Second Opinions Improve ADHD Prescribing in a Medicaid-Insured Community Population: "This was a 10:1 return over administrative costs; however, the overall Medicaid expenditures for ADHD medication still increased because of higher unit costs and the preferential use by clinicians of newer brands entering the market.

Conclusions
A statewide second-opinion process reduced outlier ADHD medication prescription practices and was cost-effective. Suggestions for process and quality improvements in prescribing to children diagnosed with ADHD are discussed. J. Am. Acad. Child Adolesc. Psychiatry, 2009;48(7):740–748"



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Second Opinions Improve ADHD Prescribing in a Medicaid-Insured Community Population

Second Opinions Improve ADHD Prescribing in a Medicaid-Insured Community Population: "All activities outlined in this article were funded with state and federal funds through the Washington State Medicaidprogram.The views in this article do not constitute official policies of the state of Washington or the federal government.The authors thank the dedicated staff of Washington's Department of Social and Health Services for their tireless work in assisting Medicaid clients and balancing clinical and administrative complexities.

PII: S0890-8567(09)60111-8

doi:10.1097/CHI.0b013e3181a2b2ed"



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Second Opinions Improve ADHD Prescribing in a Medicaid-Insured Community Population

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Second Opinions Improve ADHD Prescribing in a Medicaid-Insured Community Population

Second Opinions Improve ADHD Prescribing in a Medicaid-Insured Community Population: "Washington State Medicaid developed threshold safety parameters for ADHD medications through a process involving the community. A second opinion was mandated when safety thresholds based on dose, combination therapies, or age was exceeded. Use and cost were compared 2 years before and after the program began."



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Second Opinions Improve ADHD Prescribing in a Medicaid-Insured Community Population

Second Opinions Improve ADHD Prescribing in a Medicaid-Insured Community Population: "The review process resulted in a savings of $1.2 million, with 538 fewer patients exceeding safety thresholds. This was a 10:1 return over administrative costs; however, the overall Medicaid expenditures for ADHD medication still increased because of higher unit costs and the preferential use by clinicians of newer brands entering the market."



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Proud To Be An American Israeli: A Response To The Response | Lottie Kestenbaum | Ops & Blogs | The Times of Israel

Proud To Be An American Israeli: A Response To The Response | Lottie Kestenbaum | Ops & Blogs | The Times of Israel: "I live in Israel because I do not want to raise my future children in a country where they need to ask themselves if they identify themselves as an American or as a Jew. I want to raise them in a place where both their nationality and their religion come hand in hand. "



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Proud To Be An American Israeli: A Response To The Response | Lottie Kestenbaum | Ops & Blogs | The Times of Israel

Proud To Be An American Israeli: A Response To The Response | Lottie Kestenbaum | Ops & Blogs | The Times of Israel: "because at the end of the day I am living in Israel. I made one of the biggest statements there is to make by leaving America. I left my family and friends behind and miss them to no end. I declared that I am leaving the familiarities, "



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Proud To Be An American Israeli: A Response To The Response | Lottie Kestenbaum | Ops & Blogs | The Times of Israel

Proud To Be An American Israeli: A Response To The Response | Lottie Kestenbaum | Ops & Blogs | The Times of Israel: "Being Israeli is a culture, being Jewish is a religion. I believe the two terms get confused too frequently. Just because you live in Israel does not mean you need to do an automatic 180 from American to Israeli and give up the lifestyle you feel comfortable living in."



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Proud To Be An American Israeli: A Response To The Response | Lottie Kestenbaum | Ops & Blogs | The Times of Israel

Proud To Be An American Israeli: A Response To The Response | Lottie Kestenbaum | Ops & Blogs | The Times of Israel: "yet I wear heels to weddings. I live in Israel, but speak English about 96% of the time. I live in Israel and do not wear Aladin pants, or eat chummus, and no, I do not plan on wearing a mitpachat when I get married (calm down, I will cover my hair).

Do I think Israel is one of the top ten most beautiful countries?"



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Book Review: Reposition Yourself: Living Life Without Limits, by T.D. Jakes : The Front Porch

Book Review: Reposition Yourself: Living Life Without Limits, by T.D. Jakes : The Front Porch: "The first five chapters are aimed at animating the ambition of the reader by exploring the pathology of what Jakes calls an “addiction to apathy,” and by championing the fight for a “better life.”"



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Supreme Court Rules that Cops DO NOT Need a Warrant to Search Your Home | The Free Thought Project

Supreme Court Rules that Cops DO NOT Need a Warrant to Search Your Home | The Free Thought Project: "Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that police don’t need a warrant to search your property. As long as two occupants disagree about allowing officers to enter, and the resident who refuses access is then arrested, police may enter the residence."



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Section 504, the ADA, and Public Schools | LD Topics | LD OnLine

Section 504, the ADA, and Public Schools | LD Topics | LD OnLine: "a 16-year-old boy with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) tries out for the basketball team but cannot dribble, shoot, or pass. As a result, the coach does not allow the boy to play on the team. This is not discrimination under Section 504 or the ADA because the boy is not otherwise qualified to be on the team."



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