Ball Aerospace – Careers

Choose your next step with us!

Are you ready to be part of a pioneering space mission? Build world-renowned instruments and sensors? Design new cyber defenses? Protect national security with new technologies? Thats just the beginning at Ball Aerospace. Here youll find a culture of excellence and collaboration that redefines the meaning of teamwork. We depend on out-of-the-box thinking and value diversity its essential to the success of our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minority, Female, Disabled, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Veterans

Creative thinking has made us instrumental on some of the most groundbreaking space missions in history. We built all seven instruments on the Hubble Space Telescope. Our Kepler spacecraft has discovered Earths twin and thousands of planets around other stars. Our laser/LIDAR technology offers the only real-time data on the market for tactical military missions and our antenna suites are flying on the new F-35 fighter aircraft.

Civil Space NASA and government space missions Commercial Space Commercial, international and new space Tactical Solutions Electro-optical technologies for defense C4ISR missions National Defense Supporting military, intelligence and defense space customers Systems Engineering Solutions Data & cyber solutions, human/machine teaming, laser effects research

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Liberty Public Schools

Look Who Made The Accelerated Reading Party! 9:30 a.m./Brown - PreK

Tobie Barzellone, William Benson, Ava Gray, Emma Thrasher and Marki Wakefield

Chrissy Conley, Connelly Mitchell, Fisher Head, Kylan Mathis, Madison Brown, Natalee Henson, Presley Howe, and Shawna Crowell

Alivia Barzellone, Mallory Bryant, Emmett Coffeltt, Braxton Floyd, Shelby Geen, Bryce Guthrie, Lane Lewis, Jayda Malone, caleb Taylor, Fallon Testa, Graham Vivion, and Broc Wilson

Jordan Barzellone, Mayce Bell, Alexander Corn, Leo Endicott, Yatzil Flores, Bryce Floyd, Amare Hamilton, Cash Perner, Rynnick Rider, and Tanner Thompson

Gracie Barzellone, Zanna Gordon, Chloe Harris, Trey Lee, Larry Morris, Trinity Matney, Brayden Rogers, Tripp Sanders, Emma Sligar, and Haly Todd

Braylen Bear, Taya Jo Beesley, Grant Clay, Gabby Dare, Joshua Pierce, and Maci Skelton

The whole class!!

Katelyn Benson, Jaxon Brown, McKenzie Hoskin, Gabby Miller, Katie Outhier, and Ireland Thomas

Lilly Beams, Camron Bear, Carmela Paz, Amelia Testa, Wyatt Toney, and Jayce Wheeler

Elizabeth Clifford, Dallyn Dooley, Charlie Hill, Tori Summers and Alicia Paz

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City of Liberty, TX 77575 USA

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LIBERTY, TEXAS (MARCH 24, 2016) Beginning April 1, 2016 Trees, Inc. and Dig Tech, Inc. Contractors hired by the City of Liberty - will be working on projects in the Regency Place and Travis Park Subdivisions.

How will this affect the public?

Trees, Inc. will be trimming trees around the Electrical Transformers and Right of Ways and will have vehicles and equipment in the area. Dig Tech, Inc. will be working on the underground electrical lines in the area and will have vehicles and equipment in the area. No road closures are expected and temporary traffic control devices may be used to maintain roadway safety. Be aware that contractor personnel will be in back yards and/or alleyways while work is in progress, but will not be inside of homes.

If you should have any questions or concerns, please contact the City of Liberty at 936-336-3684

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NOTICE OF DEADLINE TO FILE APPLICATIONS

FOR A PLACE ON THE BALLOT

(AVISO DE FECHA LMITE PARA PRESENTAR SOLICITUDES

PARA UN LUGAR EN LA BOLETA)

Public Service Announcement: Fair Housing, It's the Law

To promote fair housing practices, the City of Libertyencourages potential homeowners and renters to be aware of their rights under the National Fair Housing Law.Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin in the sale or rental of units in the housing market. For more information on fair housing or to report possible fair housing discrimination, call the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's toll-free hotline at 1-800-669-9777.

***********************************************************Take Pride in Your City... Be a Responsible Property Owner

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THE CITY OF LIBERTY STREET DEPARTMENT WILL BE TRIMMING TREES HANGING OVER THE STREETS BEGINNING NOVEMBER THRU MARCH. THE LEGAL HEIGHT IS 14 ft. HIGH FOR TRAFFIC TO CLEAR. WE WILL BE TRIMMING CURB TO CURB A MINIMUM OF 14 ft. HIGH. IF THE OWNER OF THE TREE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THEIR TREE TRIMMED BY THEIR OWN CONTRACTOR OR THEMSELVES, THEY NEED TO DO SO OR CONTACT US PRIOR TO THE CITY CREWS GETTING THERE. WE WILL NOT HAVE A SCHEDULE AS TO WHEN WE WILL BE IN A PARTICULAR NEIGHBORHOOD BECAUSE AS OTHER THINGS TAKE PRIORITY WE WILL HAVE TO STOP THE TRIMMING ACTIVITY AND TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE ARE SORRY THAT WE HAVE TO CUT THE TREES BUT IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO KEEP OUR STREETS SAFE FOR TRAFFIC.

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MASTER FEE SCHEDULE

Are you looking for a list of the Citys fees? Perhaps you would like to know the charge for utilities or the cost of various permits?

To help ease the search process, aMaster Fee Schedule has been created to encompass all of the fees within the City. This information can be used to assist with the planning of projects or activities.

*********************************************************** BILL FORMAT!!

Please click thelink belowto see what your City of Libertybill will look like.

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Liberty Flames College Basketball – ESPN.com

Liberty 6-11 sophomore transfer Evan Maxwell told ESPN he has narrowed list to Baylor, Virginia Tech and BC. Plans to visit VT and Baylor.

41d

Ahmad Thomas made 12 of 15 shots and scored 27 points and North Carolina Ashville rolled to an 80-49 win over Liberty in the quarterfinals of the Big South tournament on Friday.

48d

Caleb Homesley hit five 3s and scored 22 points and Liberty snapped a three-game losing streak with an 86-81 win over Gardner Webb on Saturday.

49d

Sam Hughes scored 17, and Ahmad Thomas had 15 points with 10 rebounds to help UNC Asheville beat Liberty 73-56 Thursday night.

54d

DeSean Murray matched a career-high with 28 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead Presbyterian to a 79-73 victory over Liberty on Saturday night to snap an eight-game skid.

56d

Rashun Davis drove on his defender at the top of the key, and then pulled up to launch the game-winning basket with five seconds remaining as Radford edged Liberty 69-67 Thursday night, denying t

61d

A.C. Reid hit a career-high six 3-pointers and finished with 20 points as Liberty hit a season-high 16 from behind the arc and held on for a 69-68 win over Longwood on Saturday.

68d

Ryan Kemrite scored the go-ahead basket after grabbing an offensive rebound, and Lovell Cabbil knocked down six straight free throws as Liberty held off High Point 80-76 Saturday night.

72d

A.C. Reid scored all of his 17 points in the first half as Liberty built a big lead early and cruised to an 88-77 victory over Winthrop on Tuesday night for its fifth straight win.

75d

John Dawson scored 19 points and Liberty hung on down the stretch to beat Presbyterian 65-61 on Saturday night.

78d

John Dawson had 17 points on 8-of-13 shooting, Ryan Kemrite added 14 points and 10 rebounds and Liberty beat Gardner-Webb 69-55 on Wednesday night.

83d

A.C Reid scored 15 points, John Dawson added 11 and the winning basket at the buzzer, and Liberty upset High Point 69-67 on Saturday to end a four-game skid at home against the Panthers dating to

86d

John Dawson had 14 points, nine rebounds and five assists, and Lovell Cabbil hit 5 of 6 free throws in the final 34 seconds to help Liberty hold off Longwood for a 55-53 win Tuesday night.

89d

Xavier Cooks had 22 points with six rebounds and Winthrop cruised to a 74-58 win over Liberty on Saturday.

91d

Aaron Wheeler scored 14 points and Armel Potter sank the winning free throws to lift Charleston Southern to a 64-63 win over Liberty on Thursday night.

96d

John Dawson scored 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Liberty held off a late run to beat Campbell 55-52 on Saturday.

99d

John Dawson scored 18 points including a 3-pointer in the final seconds for the win as Liberty snapped a 12-game slide by edging Coastal Carolina 62-61 on Wednesday night.

103d

Ahmad Thomas scored 27 points and had seven steals -- both career-highs -- along with nine rebounds, and Dwayne Sutton had 16 points and 13 rebounds to lead UNC Asheville over Liberty 76-69 on Sa

107d

Steve Vasturia scored 17 points and Notre Dame rallied in the second half Tuesday to cruise to a 73-56 win over Liberty.

109d

Melvin Johnson scored 15 points, JeQuan Lewis added 14, and VCU rolled to an 85-57 victory over Liberty on Sunday.

116d

Tyreek Jewell scored 17 points with 11 rebounds, Antonio Jenifer added 15 points and seven boards, and St. Francis Brooklyn beat Liberty 64-55 on Sunday.

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Buy Kids, Women, Mens Shoes, Sandal Online – Liberty Shoes

Shoes manufactured till now

Mar 30

Heading out to evening board room meetings or a consortium and totally baffled about what to wear? Dont be when we are here to direct you to the right way. Dont compromise on your style and convey your competence by wearing a combination of buttoned up shirt with a pencil skirt and a full sleeved blazer on with black ballerinas. Your feet laboured under abundant stress and work pressure, so you need footwear that offers comfort and fashion simultaneously.

Mar 29

Dont limit yourself! Give yourself an effortless style statement with this ?#?stylish? and light-weight Glider Men's lacing shoe that will keep your foot comfortable all the time.

Mar 28

Pleased with its exquisite design, you surely will be fascinated with its comfort when you get in to it. Made to keep your feet comfortable but in total style.

Mar 28

New Arrivals- explore the new and fresh collection of shoes from

Mar 28

When going out for a party or jubilating with your friends, do not settle for anything that flatten your style statement. So, go for mules that are comfortable and fashionable simultaneously. With a flare heel of approximately 2-3 inches, these mules are available in coquettish designs and sultry colors.

Mar 27

Whippyyy!!! It's Sunday and you all must be waiting for our Shoe of the week to be unveiled. So your wait is over and here we present our "Shoe of the week"!

Mar 27

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Mar 26

We thank all the participants who showed great enthusiasm by participating in our ?#?MyHoliOath? contest. It was a delight to see such inspiring oaths. Seeing such a unity and solidarity in the Indian voices, we all should make sure to play a safe and organic Holi with minimal waste of water and resources. We all should work in amalgamation and harmony towards the betterment of this society and spread awareness. As per contest rules, we had to choose on...

Mar 26

When it comes to selecting shoes for children, it is extremely significant to provide a child a pair of tough, sturdy and comfortable sandals. This red sandal with the aggressive treading on outsole, double straps for fastening, loop at the back counter for easy wear and cushioned insole keeps the child at comfort all day long and protects him from injuries and accidents.

Mar 25

Post Holi, if you want to clean the paint stains off your shoes, please follow these 5 simple steps to clean your painted shoes.? Step 1: Take your painted shoe.? Step 2: Wash it under the stream of tap water.? Step 3: Now apply bleach or white paint remover...

Mar 25

Adore colorful collection of Spring flats! Yes Spring is in and flaunt your Spring fashion with these colorful collection of flats. Pair them with your long skirts and spaghetti with a Dupatta to complete the Spring look.

Mar 25

Adore colorful collection of Spring flats! Yes Spring is in and flaunt your Spring fashion with these colorful collection of flats. Pair them with your long skirts and spaghetti with a Dupatta to complete the Spring look.

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Moto Liberty // #1 gear Store In Texas

We didn't get to be the #1 motorcycle gear and accessories store in Texas for no reason. We're not a mail order house and truly want you to get gear that fits. We are proud to say we don't sell every item from every company out there. We choose the best values in gear. Our knowledgeable sales staff would be happy to help you, so if you have any questions, let us help you get it right the first time. No restocking fees.

Next up...... HUGE Saturday, April 16th.

In conjunction with our fine neighbors, Josey Records. The Mountian Dew truck will be here. Food. Adult beverages next door (free!).

Dedicated BIKE PARKING, so RIDE on over!! 🙂

Dainese D Air suits now in stock. Sizes 52 to 58. Call for sizes and colors.

2821 LBJ Freeway, #110, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

NORTH side of LBJ (I-635) just West of Josey Lane.

Best to pull into Cavender's parking lot! GPS may put you on the wrong side of LBJ... We are on the North side!

click on this link for pics of the GRAND OPENING!

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Liberty Superstores – Chrysler Jeep Mazda Mitsubishi …

Chrysler, Jeep, Volkswagen, Mazda, and Mitsubishi Dealership in Rapid City, SD

Liberty Superstores isn't just a car dealership. Rather, we're four generations of passionate, hardworking businessmen who deliver a higher level of customer service to the communities around Rapid City, Sioux Falls, and Aberdeen. We have two locations in downtown Rapid City, and we encourage you to stop by to see what sets us apart from other auto dealers in the area.

Liberty Superstores is a family-owned and -operated dealership that's been based in Rapid City for more than 50 years. What started as a small lot with a few cars has grown into one of the largest car dealerships in South Dakota thanks to our blue-collar work ethic and dedication to customer service.

Today, we have a full inventory of the latest vehicles from Chrysler, Jeep, Volkswagen, Mazda, and Mitsubishi in addition to an expansive selection of pre-owned cars, trucks, and SUVs. Before you stop in, check our online inventory, our vehicle comparisons, or our pre-owned vehicle specials to see what catches your eye.

If Liberty Superstores doesn't have exactly what you're looking for, click on our CarFinder page, complete the form, and we'll let you know when your vehicle arrives. We want you to drive away satisfied and will do everything we can to find the perfect vehicle for you.

When you work with Liberty Superstores, you work with a team of problem solvers who foster a pleasant, straightforward shopping experience for everyone who enters our showroom. We'll match you to the right vehicle based on your budget, lifestyle, and driving habits so you leave our dealership one that suits your needs.

Once you've picked a car from our inventory, the Liberty Superstores finance center can iron out the details of your lease or loan. We accept all kinds of credit and will help you find a plan you can afford. You can even apply for a loan online to expedite the financing process or you can use our online loan calculator to figure out a budget that works for you. Once you're ready to crunch some numbers, the Liberty Superstores finance center can take care of the rest.

Whether you opt for a Chrysler, Jeep, Volkswagen, Mazda, or Mitsubishi, Liberty Superstores wants you to get the most from your vehicle. Preventative maintenance and regular service keeps your car running smoothly, especially when you schedule an appointment with Liberty Superstores' team of automotive technicians. It doesn't matter whether you need an oil change or post-accident repairs, Liberty Superstores' service department will diagnose any problems and get you back on the road quickly and safely.

At Liberty Superstores, we don't measure success by the number of cars we sell. To us, success is a satisfied customer. Our friendly, attentive staff is always in your corner and will do anything they can to make you feel at home while shopping for your next car. If you're interested in learning more, stop by either of our locations to tour our inventory or take a test drive.

Liberty Superstores is located at 1101 East Omaha Street in Rapid City, SD. Call us today to speak with a representative or contact us online!

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Liberty AV Solutions – Your Best Source for Pro AV Products

Liberty offers many different types of technology for a wide variety of applications. Easily find just the products you need using our handy Product Selectors.

Know the Brand you're looking for? Focus our site by brand to make items easier to browse.

From Training manuals and videos to comprehensive installation guides and info graphics, Liberty's Tech Tank will help you get the job done right.

Here you'll find all the stuff especially for you. You can check on your orders, view your favorite items (order history), download a price list or view and pay your invoices.

Wow, all that in one place. You might never have to call us again (but we'd still love to hear from you).

Already a member? Log in to the brand-new Liberty site, or register for a user account today!

Take the tour again once logged in to see additional features.

This is your shopping cart. As you add parts to your cart, you can review and order them here.

Search by part number, competitor part number, keyword or description.

Not a Liberty dealer yet, or need a user account? You want to start right here. Fill out a form and get started.

This toolbox holds some outstanding tools to help you find, or design, exactly what you need. We've brought them together in one place so they're always easy to find.

Need to find who to contact at Liberty or our Partner Brands? You'll find sales and support contacts listed here.

Here you'll find the latest Press Releases from Liberty, Intelix and our Partner Brands. Great for staying abreast of what's happening.

Need to know what's happening with a recent order?

Click here for a list of your latest 10 orders. You can see if they've shipped and track them with a click.

Click on section names to expand or contract them, sub-levels will also open visually to the right, or...

Double-click to open the section in full-page view.

When you're viewing an item it is highlighted in the menu so you can see exactly where you are.

Need to get a hold of someone? Look here for all the email addresses and phone numbers you might need.

Check here for a wealth of information. on a variety of subjects

Need help figuring out the products you need? No problem! Try these handy tools and product selectors and find what you need today.

Tools to make your life easier. What more do you want?

Excellent References for when you've got the deep yearning for knowledge.

We've brought together links to tons of helpful info and tools all in one place for easy browsing.

Find us all over the web.

Stay ahead of the game and keep on top of the latest tech and offers from Liberty AV!

Join our mailing list so you always know what's new and upcoming.

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Liberty School District / Overview

Welcome to Liberty!

Liberty is a small rural school district twenty miles south of Spokane serving the communities of Spangle, Fairfield, Latah, Waverly, Plaza and Mt. Hope. We provide a comprehensive educational program for about 400 students in grades K-12 including FFA, FBLA, robotics, computer assisted drafting, AP courses in English, math, and Spanish as well as interscholastic sports for grades 7-12. Small class sizes and a close family atmosphere combine for success through individual attention and high accountability.

Kindergarten Roundup

Parents and preschoolers are invited to join us for our annual Kindergarten Roundup on Friday, April 29, at 9:30 a.m. There is no school for current kindergarten students that day as we welcome next year's incoming class and prepare students and parents for a successful first year of school.

Attendance Reporting LineAttendance callsand morning bus change messages can now be left forboth schools bypressing option8. Messages are checked first thing each morning and throughout the day.

National Honor Society News

Congratulations to the newest members of the LHS chapter of the National Honor Society. The following students were added at an induction ceremony on April 13:

Willow Ashton, Matthew Burley, Katelyn Dillon, Alec Fletcher, Meghan Grumbly, James Heer, Glen Johnson, Lillian Marsh, Austin Rambo, Thomas Redder, Garrett Rogers, Tyson Schenk, Jada Schulken, Lindsay Stern, Beau St. John, Michaela Tee, Jessica Trotter, Kassandra Turner, and Brett Watson.

Janitor of the Year Finalist

Congratulations to Jerry Ottosen, who has been named a finalist for a nationwide Janitor of the Year contest sponsored by Cintas Corporation. Jerry has served the Liberty students, schools and community as a custodian for 38 years and is now one of 10 finalists competing for a $5,000 cashprize along with $5,000 in Cintas and Rubbermaid products and services for his school.

Bond/Construction Update

The Liberty School Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, April 14, at 7:00PM in the Elementary/JH library for the purpose of interviewing architects from the short list and making a final selection for completion of the bond construction projects.

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Home – Liberty Elementary School District

Thank youfor visiting Liberty Elementary School District

Liberty Elementary School District is located roughly 30 miles west of Phoenix, Arizona. The district covers approximately 285 square miles of both rural and suburban communities. Libertys boundaries span county land as well as the cities of Buckeye and Goodyear. Founded in 1887, Liberty is one of the oldest school districts in Arizona. The building currently being used for music class at one of our schools was built in 1910 and is the oldest still in use school building in the state. The Liberty District consists of five K-8 schools and one PreK-8 school.

In the Liberty District our mission is to build world-class schools in our neighborhoods. Our goal is to provide every one of our students with a world class education and our programs, foci and instruction are tailored to achieve that goal. One way that Liberty is working toward this goal is by offering an extensive array of education options for parents and students. For example, in recent years our schools have been innovating and maximizing their strengths by implementing a unique school focus. These foci include S.T.E.M.(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), IB (International Baccalaureate), Leadership, Agricultural Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts and Dual Language Immersion. Liberty District also offers open enrollment opportunities for students. Open enrollment gives parents and students that might go to another school in the district, or go to a school in a neighboring district, the option to choose which school and focus is right for them. All of our schools offer the usual programs that you would expect to find in most schools like art, music, PE and sports. However, the schools also have some more unique programs like Graphics Arts, Foreign Language, Choir, Concert Band, Drama Club, Science Club, Lego Robotics Club and Math Counts.

Our district building is the "Jerry Rovey District Facility" located at 19871 West Fremont Road in Buckeye, Arizona. It's just north of MC 85 behind the Liberty Elementary School between Jackrabbit Trail and Verrado Way.

Normal Hours of Operation 8:00 am to 4:30 pm M-F Closed on Holidays

SummerHours of Operation 8:00 am to 4:30 pm M-Th Closed on Holidays

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Health Care Reform – The New York Times

Latest Articles

Two Times reporters, Reed Abelson and Margot Sanger-Katz, talk about the Affordable Care Acts recent setbacks and future.

By REED ABELSON and MARGOT SANGER-KATZ

Some call his proposals an incoherent mishmash that could hurt millions of newly insured people, but such criticism appears only to bolster his outsider status.

By ROBERT PEAR and MAGGIE HABERMAN

Donald J. Trump has offered conflicting positions on universal health care coverage, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Acts individual mandate.

By MICHAEL LESTER

Employer-based insurance has held firm for the last five years, and federal officials predict it will continue to remain strong.

By REED ABELSON

The court seems to be trying to find a way out of a case it should never have taken in the first place.

By JESSE WEGMAN

Unlike what happens in Vegas, whats written in your medical record often stays with you forever.

By DHRUV KHULLAR, M.D.

A new report seems to imply that the Obamacare markets are more troubled than expected, at least until you take a closer look.

By MARGOT SANGER-KATZ

An estimated 65 million people will get Form 1095-C this year, but it is not necessary to file it with your tax return. The 1095-A, however, is crucial to filing a return.

Everyone wants a major breakthrough, but small-scale research efforts often make the biggest difference in the health of Americans.

By AARON E. CARROLL

To the Obama administration, the new data is seen as evidence that there has been pent-up demand for the policy signed into law by the president.

By ROBERT PEAR

Less than a week after oral arguments, the court called for supplemental briefs in an unusually elaborate order that seemed to envision new federal regulations.

By ADAM LIPTAK

Dr. Patrick H. Conway, chief medical officer at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, keeps one foot on the front lines as he works to improve the health system.

By ROBERT PEAR

The explanation may be that for all its controversy and imperfections, the sweeping law has taken hold.

By ALBERT R. HUNT | BLOOMBERG VIEW

The Congressional Budget Office says the overall cost of insurance coverage will be higher than was predicted last year, but much lower than was expected in 2010.

By ROBERT PEAR

For four Supreme Court justices, a substantial burden on religious freedom may be whatever a religious objector says it is.

By JESSE WEGMAN

Millions of Americans move back and forth between Medicaid and the insurance marketplace, inconveniencing patients and costing taxpayers.

By DHRUV KHULLAR

The court will hear arguments on Wednesday in a case about religious liberty and access to contraception. Here is a look at the parties and issues involved.

By ADAM LIPTAK

The Supreme Courts four more liberal members seemed ready to let religious institutions shift the cost of coverage to insurers. A fifth vote appeared unlikely.

By ADAM LIPTAK

A plan in which healthy eating habits and exercise are promoted as ways to prevent type 2 or adult onset diabetes.

By ROBERT PEAR

A proliferation of residential centers has some experts questioning their marketing and wondering if quality is at times sacrificed for profit.

By ERICA GOODE

Two Times reporters, Reed Abelson and Margot Sanger-Katz, talk about the Affordable Care Acts recent setbacks and future.

By REED ABELSON and MARGOT SANGER-KATZ

Some call his proposals an incoherent mishmash that could hurt millions of newly insured people, but such criticism appears only to bolster his outsider status.

By ROBERT PEAR and MAGGIE HABERMAN

Donald J. Trump has offered conflicting positions on universal health care coverage, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Acts individual mandate.

By MICHAEL LESTER

Employer-based insurance has held firm for the last five years, and federal officials predict it will continue to remain strong.

By REED ABELSON

The court seems to be trying to find a way out of a case it should never have taken in the first place.

By JESSE WEGMAN

Unlike what happens in Vegas, whats written in your medical record often stays with you forever.

By DHRUV KHULLAR, M.D.

A new report seems to imply that the Obamacare markets are more troubled than expected, at least until you take a closer look.

By MARGOT SANGER-KATZ

An estimated 65 million people will get Form 1095-C this year, but it is not necessary to file it with your tax return. The 1095-A, however, is crucial to filing a return.

Everyone wants a major breakthrough, but small-scale research efforts often make the biggest difference in the health of Americans.

By AARON E. CARROLL

To the Obama administration, the new data is seen as evidence that there has been pent-up demand for the policy signed into law by the president.

By ROBERT PEAR

Less than a week after oral arguments, the court called for supplemental briefs in an unusually elaborate order that seemed to envision new federal regulations.

By ADAM LIPTAK

Dr. Patrick H. Conway, chief medical officer at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, keeps one foot on the front lines as he works to improve the health system.

By ROBERT PEAR

The explanation may be that for all its controversy and imperfections, the sweeping law has taken hold.

By ALBERT R. HUNT | BLOOMBERG VIEW

The Congressional Budget Office says the overall cost of insurance coverage will be higher than was predicted last year, but much lower than was expected in 2010.

By ROBERT PEAR

For four Supreme Court justices, a substantial burden on religious freedom may be whatever a religious objector says it is.

By JESSE WEGMAN

Millions of Americans move back and forth between Medicaid and the insurance marketplace, inconveniencing patients and costing taxpayers.

By DHRUV KHULLAR

The court will hear arguments on Wednesday in a case about religious liberty and access to contraception. Here is a look at the parties and issues involved.

By ADAM LIPTAK

The Supreme Courts four more liberal members seemed ready to let religious institutions shift the cost of coverage to insurers. A fifth vote appeared unlikely.

By ADAM LIPTAK

A plan in which healthy eating habits and exercise are promoted as ways to prevent type 2 or adult onset diabetes.

By ROBERT PEAR

A proliferation of residential centers has some experts questioning their marketing and wondering if quality is at times sacrificed for profit.

By ERICA GOODE

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Health Care Reform - The New York Times

Federal Health Care Reform Implementation in New York State

What's New

In March 2010, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, which together make up the federal health care reform legislation.

This website includes descriptions of federal health care reform, how it will benefit New Yorkers, and the progress of implementation in the State. The website also includes information on how residents can obtain health insurance coverage and the public programs already in place in the State.

Also included on this website are timelines that describe when specific provisions of health care reform go into effect. Several reforms took effect in 2010, including a temporary pre-existing condition insurance plan for residents with medical conditions that are expensive to treat, an early retiree reinsurance program that will help offset the cost of providing health insurance to retirees age 55 and over who are not eligible for Medicare, and the mailing of rebate checks to Medicare Part D enrollees who reach the "donut hole" coverage gap.

In addition to these resources, the website also includes a list of questions and answers on health care reform and contact information residents can use to ask additional questions. Stakeholder groups are encouraged to share this website with their constituents as a valuable resource to understand federal health care reform and the implementation process in New York.

Last updated: November 2012. Privacy Policy

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Visit Greece | Greek islands

The islands are the main characteristic of Greeces morphology and an integral part of the countrys culture and tradition. Greek sovereign land includes 6,000 islands and islets scattered in the Aegean and Ionian Seas, of which only 227 islands are inhabited. This is a truly unique phenomenon for the European continent.

The Greek Archipelago takes up 7,500 km of the countrys total 16,000 km coastline, offering a highly diversified landscape: beaches stretching over many kilometers, sheltered bays and coves, sandy beaches with sand-dunes, pebble beaches, coastal caves with steep rocks and dark colored sand typical of volcanic soil and coastal wetlands.

Many of these Greek beacheshave been awarded the blue flag under the Blue Flags of Europe Program, providing not only swimming, but also scuba diving, snorkeling, water skiing, sailing and windsurfing.

Some of the oldest European civilizations developed on the Greek islands (Cycladic, Minoan civilizations, etc.), so therefore the islands have unique archeological sites, a distinctive architectural heritage and the fascinating local traditions of a centuries-old and multifaceted civilization.

The ideal climate, safe waters and small distances between ports and coasts, have made the Greek islands extremely popular among Greek and foreign visitors.

Most of the islands are found in the Aegean Sea and are divided into seven groups (from north to south):

The Northeastern Aegean Islands Agios Efstratios, Thasos, Ikaria, Lesbos, Limnos, Inouses, Samos, Samothrace, Chios, Psara.

The Sporades Alonissos, Skiathos, Skopelos, Skyros

Evia The prefecture of Evia (which also includes the island of Skiros), is next to the prefecture of Viotia on the east and on the south touches the Aegean Sea, on the north and northwest to the Pagasitiko and Maliako Gulf, while on the west and southwest with the north and south Evian Gulf.

Islands of Argosaronic Angistri, Aegena, Methana, Poros, Salamina, Spetses, Hydra.

The Cyclades A group of 56 islands, with the most important being Amorgos, Anafi, Andros, Antiparos, Delos, Ios, Kea, Kimolos, Kythnos, Milos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Santorini, Serifos, Sikinos, Sifnos, Syros, Tinos, Folegandros, as well as the Minor Cyclades comprising Donousa, Irakleia, Koufonisia and Schinousa.

The Dodecanese Astypalaia, Kalymnos, Karpathos, Kasos, Kastellorizo, Kos, Lipsi, Leros, Nisyros, Patmos, Rhodes, Symi, Tilos, Chalki.

Crete Crete is divided in to four prefectures. From west to east: Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion and Lasithi.

The Ionian Sea has only one island complex:

The Ionian Islands Zakynthos, Ithaca, Corfu, Kefallonia, Lefkada, Paxi, and Kythira which is situated opposite the southern Peloponnese (Laconia). These islands, which are the biggest of the Ionian Sea, constitute the famous Eptanissa (meaning seven islands; epta in Greek means seven).

Antipaxi, Ereikoussa, Kalamos, Kastos, Mathraki, Meganissi, Othoni, Skorpios, Strofades are smaller islands of the Ionian Sea.

The islands of Gavdos (situated south of Crete), Elafonissos (in the Gulf of Laconia) and Trizonis (in the Gulf of Corinth), do not forme a group but are still of unparalleled natural beauty.

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Island Vacation Guide Insider Tips & Ideas

Read our editors favorite tips and tricks for getting great deals, packages and specials; when to travel to avoid crowds, lesser-known destination and how to choose the best island vacation for you.

Some have the means to get away to a secluded island several times of year, while others save up for special occasions like anniversaries, honeymoons and family reunions. Here are some of the top reasons to plan an island getaway and ideas on where to go.

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Create fun memories, whether you want to learn something new like scuba diving or take many sunset walks on the beach. Choose a destination with an overwater restaurant and unique honeymoon suites. Couples enjoy getting massages together and many unique spas offer specially designed couples spa suites. Some of the top resorts in the world are located on an island. Private island vacation ideas include Peter Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands, Cayo Espanto in Belize, Kamalame Cay in the Bahamas and Soneva Fushi in the Maldives. Pricing at Kamalame Cay is all-inclusive: meals, snorkeling gear and sea kayaks. There are many resorts for families and couples on Barbados, including Sandy Lane Resort, The Crane Resort and The Fairmont Royal Pavilion.

While most travelers agree that some of the best destinations include Hawaii, French Polynesia and the Caribbean, which spot you choose will depend on your interests and budget. If you live on the East Coast, getting to the Caribbean or Florida will take less time than flying to the Pacific. If you are on the West Coast, Maui, Oahu, Kauai and the Big Island of Hawaii are all great choices. Private island resorts on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia should not be overlooked either - they offer awesome scuba diving, snorkeling and secluded sandy beaches.

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Click on the "Vote button" below to cast your vote for the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Members to be held on 4/20/16. Votes are due by April 19, 2016 at 5pm. Owners who cast a ballot will be entered into a $250 gift card to be drawn at the Annual Meeting.Click here if you prefer a paper copy & ballot

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islands & beaches: Pictures, Videos, Breaking News

There is no place like the beach. Swimming in clear ocean water, sticking your toes into warm white sand, and viewing spectacular wildlife are just so...

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With a permanent population of around 940 people, visiting Great Barrier Island feels like you have stepped back in time. It offers off-the-beaten-track bays and coves, stunning deserted beaches, beautiful rare birdlife, illuminating sunsets, peace and tranquility and a completely unique New Zealand experience.

Those who frequently read my cruise ship blogs know that Tortola is one of my favorite "must-visit cruise ship ports" in the Caribbean. Tortola is the...

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Panama has more than 1,400 islands, and, just like snowflakes, no two are exactly alike. The "perfect" Panamanian island for you depends on what you're looking for. Here are a few recommendations.

Hatteras Island is located in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Hatteras Island is 50 miles long and 3.5 milies wide and is made up of seven villa...

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I've noticed that each of the five major geographic regions offer up distinctive qualities and dispositions. They are, of course, bound together by a common pride and gladness for their shared ship, but they are also quite different, and each is worth visiting for its inimitability and exceptional assets.

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What does molecular medicine mean? – Definitions.net

Molecular medicine

Molecular medicine is a broad field, where physical, chemical, biological and medical techniques are used to describe molecular structures and mechanisms, identify fundamental molecular and genetic errors of disease, and to develop molecular interventions to correct them. The molecular medicine perspective emphasizes cellular and molecular phenomena and interventions rather than the previous conceptual and observational focus on patients and their organs. In November 1949, with the seminal paper, "Sickle Cell Anemia, a Molecular Disease", in Science magazine, Linus Pauling, Harvey Itano and their collaborators laid the groundwork for establishing the field of molecular medicine. In 1956, Roger J. Williams wrote Biochemical Individuality, a prescient book about genetics, prevention and treatment of disease on a molecular basis, and nutrition which is now variously referred to as individualized medicine and orthomolecular medicine. Another paper in Science by Pauling in 1968, introduced and defined this view of molecular medicine that focuses on natural and nutritional substances used for treatment and prevention. Published research and progress was slow until the 1970s' "biological revolution" that introduced many new techniques and commercial applications.

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Requirements – Certificate Program – Molecular Medicine …

Required Courses

Students will be required to complete 15 units of graded courses, and to participate in training that distinguishes the Molecular Medicine Graduate Certificate Program from existing Ph.D. Graduate Certificate Programs at the UW. The defining elements of the curriculum are:

In addition, students will be required to complete graded elective credits, to bring the total number of credits for the certificate to 15. Up to 6 elective credits may overlap with electives that count toward the PhD program.

The faculty member who is the primary Thesis Advisor of a student in the MMTP must satisfy the criteria listed below, defined by the UW Graduate School and the National Institutes of Health:

Each Molecular Medicine trainee will be paired with a physician-scientist or translational research faculty member (or Clinical Mentor) to provide co-mentorship for his or her Ph.D. thesis, and to aid in preparation of the Year 4 Capstone presentation. The choice of Clinical Mentor will be determined by the student's thesis research goals and home laboratory. The role of the Clinical Mentor will be to provide a clinical perspective on the thesis research project, to facilitate interaction with patients, access to clinical samples or to translational research opportunities where appropriate, and to provide scientific and career guidance. In many cases, an appropriate Clinical Mentor will be readily identified by the Thesis Advisor. The Molecular Medicine Clinical Advisory Committee, headed by Dr. Conrad Liles and consisting of physicians who devote significant time to patient care and clinical investigation, will be available to work with trainees to identify a Clinical Mentor with expertise most appropriate to the trainee's interests and research.

Students will work with their two mentors to present thesis research and discuss implications of their ongoing and proposed research for understanding human disease and for informing or directing clinical and translational research. This presentation will typically take place a year or more before the thesis presentation; and unlike the thesis defense, it need not focus on research results but on background and context for the research. It will not be credit bearing.

Half-day capstone mini-symposia are held two or three times a year. Student presentations should be about half an hour (20-25 minutes, plus time for questions). Presenters will receive individual feedback from Molecular Medicine faculty, as well as anonymous feedback from their peers via a short evaluation form.

Award of the Molecular Medicine Graduate Certificate will recognize that a student:

Completion of the Molecular Medicine Training Certificate Program will require that students complete the course requirements listed above; receiving a cumulative GPA of 3.0 for courses required for the Certificate; complete the Capstone Presentation; and complete thesis research and submission of the Ph.D. thesis, as required by each student's home department or program.

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International Space Station: Facts, History & Tracking

The International Space Station, as photographed by crewmembers aboard the space shuttle Endeavour in 2010.

The International Space Station (ISS) is the most complex international scientific and engineering project in history and the largest structure humans have ever put into space. This high-flying satellite is a laboratory for new technologies and an observation platform for astronomical, environmental and geological research. As a permanently occupied outpost in outer space, it serves as a stepping-stone for further space exploration. This includes Mars, which NASA is now stating is its goal for human space exploration.

The space station flies at an average altitude of 248 miles (400 kilometers) above Earth. It circles the globe every 90 minutes at a speed of about 17,500 mph (28,000 kph). In one day, the station travels about the distance it would take to go from Earth to the moon and back. The space station can rival the brilliant planet Venus in brightness and appears as a bright moving light across the night sky. It can be seen from Earth without the use of a telescope by night sky observers who know when and where to look. You canuse our Satellite Tracker pagepowered byN2YO.comto find out when to see the space station.

Five different space agencies representing 15 countries built the $100-billion International Space Station and continue to operate it today.NASA, Russia's Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities (Roscosmos), theEuropean Space Agency, theCanadian Space Agencyand theJapan Aerospace Exploration Agencyare the primary space agency partners on the project.

The International Space Station was taken into space piece-by-piece and graduallybuilt in orbit. It consists of modules and connecting nodes that contain living quarters andlaboratories, as well as exterior trusses that provide structural support, and solar panels that provide power. The first module, Russia's Zarya module, launched in 1998.The station has been continuously occupied since Nov. 2, 2000.

[Infographic: The International Space Station: Inside and Out]

Starting in 2015, changes to the ISS were performed to prepare the complex for crewed commercial spacecraft, which will begin arriving as early as 2017.Two international docking adapterswill be added to the station. Additionally, an inflatable module from Bigelow Aerospace isscheduled to arrive in 2016.

Current plans call for the space station to be operated through at least 2020. NASA has requested an extension until 2024. Discussions to extend the space station's lifetime are ongoing among all international partners; several countries, such as Canada, Russia and Japan, have expressed their support for extending the station's operations.

During the space station's major construction phase, some Russian modules and docking ports were launched directly to the orbiting lab, while other NASA and international components (including Russian hardware) were delivered on U.S. space shuttles. [Rare Photos: Space Shuttle at Space Station]

The space station, including its large solar arrays, spans the area of a U.S. football field, including the end zones, and weighs 861,804 lbs. (391,000 kilograms), not including visiting vehicles. The complex now has more livable room than a conventional five-bedroom house, and has two bathrooms, gym facilities and a 360-degree bay window. Astronauts have also compared the space station's living space to the cabin of a Boeing 747 jumbo jet.

A six-person expedition crew typically stays four to six months aboard the ISS. The first space station crews were three-person teams, though after the tragicColumbia shuttle disasterthe crew size temporarily dropped to two-person teams. The space station reached its full six-person crew size in 2009 as new modules, laboratories and facilities were brought online.

Also in 2009, the record for the largest gathering in space was set during NASA's STS-127 shuttle mission aboard Endeavour. When Endeavour docked with the International Space Station, the shuttle's seven-person crew went aboard the orbiting lab, joining the six spaceflyers already there. The 13-person party was the largest-ever gathering of people in space at the same time. While subsequent NASA shuttle and station crews matched the 13-person record, it has never been topped. [Related: The Most Extreme Human Spaceflight Records]

With a full complement of six crewmembers, the station operates as a full research facility. In recent years, technology such as 3-D printing, autonomous Earth imaging, laser communications and mini-satellite launchers have been added to the station; some are controlled by crewmembers, and some controlled by the ground. Additionally, there are dozens of ongoing investigations looking at the health of astronauts staying on the station for several months. [Related: Weightlessness and Its Effect on Astronauts]

Crews are not only responsible for science, but also for maintaining the station. Sometimes, this requires that they venture on spacewalks to perform repairs. From time to time, these repairs can be urgent such as when a part of the ammonia system fails, which has happened a couple of times.

Spacewalk safety procedures were changed after apotentially deadly 2013 incidentwhen astronaut Luca Parmitano's helmet filled with water while he was working outside the station. NASA now responds quickly to water incursion incidents. It also has added pads to the spacesuits to soak up the liquid, and a tube to provide an alternate breathing location should the helmet fill with water. NASA is also testing technology that could supplement or replace astronaut spacewalks. One example is Robonaut. A prototype currently on board the station is able to flip switches and do other routine tasks under supervision, and may be modified at some point to work outside as well. [Infographic: Meet Robonaut 2, NASA's Space Droid]

If the crew needs to evacuate the station, they can return to Earth aboard two Russian Soyuz vehicles docked to the ISS. Additional crewmembers are transported to the ISS by Soyuz. Prior to the retirement of NASA's space shuttle fleet in 2011, new space station crewmembers were also ferried to and from the station during shuttle missions. In 2017 or so, NASA expects to replace most Soyuz flights with SpaceX's crewedDragon spacecraftandBoeing's CST-100.

Crews aboard the ISS are assisted by mission control centers in Houston and Moscow and a payload control center in Huntsville, Ala. Other international mission control centers support the space station from Japan, Canada and Europe. The ISS can also be controlled from mission control centers in Houston or Moscow. [Photos:Space Station's Expedition 32 Mission]

The ISS hosted its first one-year crew in 2015-16, with NASA's Scott Kelly and Roscosmos' Mikhail Kornienko, which drew international attention and acclaim. The agencies have expressed interest in running more one-year missions in the future, but have not made a commitment to date.

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Sais-tu combien nous pensons toi en cette journe o les sentiments sont tous un peu mls... On sait bien qu'aujourd'hui, c'est une premire fois. Le premier 30 mars sans l'homme de ta vie.

Difficile bien sr de clbrer comme l'accoutume, de fter dans l'insouciance et la joie au cur. Et pourtant, comme nous aimerions que tu puisses rire et danser, chanter tue-tte et te sentir heureuse et apaise.

Tu nous as appris que la musique adoucit les murs... Bien souvent tu as jet tes notes sur nos curs meurtris d'adolescents et jeunes adultes. Bien souvent, ta voix a su panser nos plaies, les rendre moins vives et moins douloureuses.

Et si pour cette fois, c'est notre musique, comme un baume sur ta peine?

Et te rappeler que nous sommes des milliers travers le monde te prendre dans nos bras pour te murmurer... "Ma chre Cline... C'est ton tour... de te laisser parler d'amour...".

Pour Toi Cline, notre chanson, notre dclaration : ------------------------------------------- Dear Celine,

If only you'd know oh how much we think of you on this day when the feelings are so mixed... We know very well that today is a first. The first March 30th without the man of your life by your side.

Of course we find it hard to celebrate as usual with light and joyful hearts.

And yet, we'd love to know you are laughing and dancing and singing at the top of your lungs, being happy and peaceful today.

You taught us that music soothes the soul... Often you have cast your notes on our teenager and young adults' bruised hearts. Even more so, your voice has been able to heal our wounds, making them less vivid and a lot less painful.

What if this time it is our music that soothes your pain?

And remember that there are thousands of us across the world who would take you into their arms and softly whisper... "My dear Celine... It's your turn... to let you talk about love...".

For You Celine, our song, our declaration:

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