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DOVER — It's hard to believe that more than 150 years ago, New Hampshire native Marilla Marks Ricker was fighting for women's rights when today, the Granite State's government is overflowing with female leaders.
DOVER — It is hard to believe that more than 150 years ago New Hampshire native Marilla Marks Ricker was fighting for women's rights when today, the Granite State's government is overflowing with female leaders.
"They're her daughters," Representative Robert Cushing (D-Hampton), the man behind a bill to place Ricker's portrait on the wall of the State House, said of the state's second female governor, Maggie Hassan, the state's Chief Justice Linda Steward Dalianis and House Speaker Terie Norelli (D-Portsmouth).
Ricker was the first woman to attempt to cast her vote during elections in New Hampshire in 1870 by writing a letter to a Dover selectman. She was the first woman lawyer to be admitted to the bars of Washington, D.C. and New Hampshire and the first woman to apply to run for governor, at age 70, in 1910.
As a father of three girls, Cushing first looked in 1997 to honor Ricker, who was born in New Durham in 1840, later moving to Dover in 1863 when she married Madbury-native, John Ricker.
Although the legislation in 1997 passed, it was not funded.
"When I was Governor, I supported legislation commissioning a portrait of Ricker for the State House," U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen wrote in an email, calling Ricker both a "pioneer in her pursuit of equal rights" and one who "broke down barriers" during "her fight for equality and commitment to fairness."
Cushing released a mandate reintroducing the idea of placing Ricker's portrait in the Statehouse in January of this year that passed through the House on March 13 and will now go to the Senate, and if it passes there, it will go into the hands of Gov. Hassan to be made a law.
"I had heard about Marilla 40 years ago when I was trying to understand the lost history of New Hampshire," Cushing said. "No one taught it in school."
Cushing said elementary school students in New Hampshire are learning about their state's history and not hearing Ricker's name.
"She is this incredible historical figure," Cushing said, adding he brings his daughters to the Statehouse and the portraits they see along the wall are of just "old white men and no women."
There are actually four other women along the wall of 200 men. Cushing said Ricker deserves to be there, seeing as she was "a pioneer and leader in the struggle for American women's rights and opportunities," according to a seminar paper by LeeAnn Richey from 2002 at Stanford Law School.
State representative Rebecca Emerson-Brown said that during her first tour of the Statehouse she was looking at the portraits, realizing none of them looked like her.
"I think there is a wonderful opportunity here with this to recognize someone who fought so hard, especially given how strong of a leadership we have with women here in New Hampshire," she said. "I'm very proud to be in that binder full of women."
Emerson-Brown said Ricker should be recognized to show how hard she worked and fought for women.
" ... it is exceedingly unfortunate and frustrating to realize that Marilla Ricker has been all but omitted from American history," according to Richey. "Even the most in-depth biographical sketches devoted to Ricker's life span a mere three pages, and the few articles devoted entirely to some aspect of her life are only a few pages longer."
As a child, Ricker was taught politics, philosophy and to be a freethinker by her father, Jonathan B. Young. He would say to her when her mother would force her to go to church, "It is no matter what you believe, as long as you do right," according to Richey. Ricker's father was a Whig and an early woman-suffragist, while her mother was a free will baptist.At the age of 16, Ricker had finished her formal education through New Durham schools and received teacher's training at Colby Academy in New London. She taught in New Durham until she married John Ricker, 56, of Madbury in 1863. According to Richey, he was very much like Ricker's father in that he, too, believed in the equality of women.It was at this time that Ricker moved to Dover to be closer to her husband's real estate business. Five years later, her husband died and left Marilla with a wealth of money.She attended the first National Woman's Suffrage Association convention organized by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton the following year, and according to a Boston Sunday Herald article from September of 1906, she returned home to vote shortly after." ... When the fall elections took place in Dover, straightaway to the voting booth Mrs. Ricker hurried and offered her vote," the article reads. "The election officers were astonished; more than that, they were shocked. They demurred."
It was the year 1871 and Ricker became known as the first woman to cast a ballot in the United States, according to the mandate written in 2013 for her portrait to hang in the Statehouse. Her vote was not counted.
"And for 30 years afterward regularly she handed in her straight Republican ballot, always declaring that, since women were hanged, confined in the penitentiary and taxed, they were entitled to the other privileges of a citizen," the Boston Sunday Herald article reads.
After traveling to Germany, Ricker returned to the United States and settled in D.C. to read law.
She was admitted to practice before the District of Columbia on May 2, 1882, after scoring the highest on the bar exam, beating out all the other students, who were all men.
A New York Daily Tribune article reported two days later, "On Friday last Mrs. M.M. Ricker was admitted to the bar of the District of Columbia, and she passed, says a United States Senator, 'the best examination among seventeen applicants, all men but herself.' She was found to be particularly well versed in the law of real property, a branch supposed to be beyond the reach of the female intellect."
Ricker was 42 years old.
She became the first woman appointed commissioner and examiner in chancery in the nation's capital in 1884.
Ricker specialized in criminal law, representing poor prisoners and was seen as a friend to them, bringing them both reading and writing materials. She never accepted money from her clients and, according to Richey, often paid for the defense counsel of those she could not represent herself.
She was denied the right to practice law in New Hampshire in 1890 because of her sex, according to the 2013 mandate, but she petitioned and became the woman who opened the New Hampshire bar to all other women that same year.
The following year, she became the ninth member of the Supreme Court bar and the first woman admitted to the New Hampshire bar.
Although denied, she was also the first woman in American history to apply for foreign ambassadorship in 1897, according to Richey.
In 1910, just 10 years before women were given the right to vote, Ricker announced her candidacy for New Hampshire governor. According to Richey, she wanted to run to support the New Hampshire Republican party and to get people to think of women as governors. She submitted her name and the $100 application fee, but Secretary of State Edward Pearson returned her application fee and refused to put her name on the ballot, telling her that if she could not vote, she could not run for office.
Just three months before passing away from a stroke in November of 1920, Ricker was able to see the 19th amendment ratified.
And 76 years later, New Hampshire voted in their first woman governor, Jeanne Shaheen.
The following year, 1997, Cushing started his push to honor Ricker by hanging her portrait in the Statehouse. The joint resolution he proposed would have the Legislative Historical Committee acquire and display the portrait. According to a Foster's article in February of 1997, Cushing said at a public hearing that adding the portrait would send the message that the state's history was not established by just males.
Four months later, former-Gov. Shaheen signed the resolution.
A Foster's article reads, "Before signing the bill, Ms. Shaheen said, 'All of us owe a great debt to Marilla Marks Ricker,' who the governor said was the person who showed those in the room the lead."
Cushing said the Legislative Historical Committee is given $10,000 a year to maintain the upkeep of the portraits and historical objects in the Statehouse, but have not yet honored Ricker.
On January 10 of this year, Cushing did not just reintroduce the bill, but made it a mandate after the first of the legislative year this year.
"I'm sitting in the background, I always sit in the back row, and there were all these women walking through, walking down the hall where people have walked down since 1819," he said. "I thought about Marilla Ricker, when she first ran for governor and I thought I would get the ball rolling again."
Cushing said he was also blown away because as he was thinking about Ricker, he was sitting and talking to Angie Kopka, senior member of the House, who was born four years before women had the right to vote.
"Now women are running this state," Cushing said. "They are walking through that doorway Marilla started building."
Emerson-Brown said it would be "amazing" to have her honored.
"I think it is important," she said. "I wonder how many don't realize how hard we did have to fight for things. I think a lot of times people take things for granted."
The mandate will need to pass through the Senate next, and if it passes, Gov. Hassan will sign it into law.
"I applaud Representative Cushing and the House of Representatives for their efforts to honor the legacy of Marilla Marks Ricker, whose dedication to helping women achieve full participation in our democracy was absolutely critical for opening the door for women in leadership in New Hampshire and across the country," Gov. Hassan wrote in an email.
"What will this mean?" Cushing said. "It will mean that Marilla is finally welcome to the Statehouse and have her place there where she rightfully belongs and be an inspiration to men and women. She paved the way to make New Hampshire a more inclusive democracy. She's really symbolic and I hope she inspires generations to come."
As Cushing continues to push for Ricker's place on the wall in the Statehouse, a line she gave Boston Sunday Herald in 1906 rings true, "Patience, sometimes ceases to be a virtue."


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Local health officials were concerned the owner of the Vine Road home was illegally renting out rooms and took officers with them to execute a search warrant at the house Wednesday.
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 jar TS balsamic & basil dipping oil
- 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
- 1 small white onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onion, chopped
- shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon TS garlic garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
Start by placing raw chickens breasts in a large Ziplock bag with half the bottle of balsamic and basil dipping oil. Place in fridge to marinate for at least 4 hours, or for best results overnight.
Next place chicken breasts and extra oil (from bag) in a greased baking pan and cook chicken. 350 degrees for about 40 minutes or until done.
While chicken is baking, make your bruchetta mix topping. Combine chopped tomatoes, onions, garlic garlic, remaining basil & balsamic oil from jar, pinch of salt and pepper. Remove chicken from oven and top with bruchetta mix. Sprinkle with cheese and broil on low for another 10-15 minutes.


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- Two pairs will pollinate each other
- Long-cropping season
- Maximum height ideal for gardens
Two great varieties that grow on one tree- what could be better. Just plant one tree and you can choose to harvest two types of pears; whether you want to eat fresh pears off the tree or pick them for the perfect tarte aux poires.
Our fruit trees are expertly trained so they have strong main branches, ready to fruit heavily once planted and well-established. Our varieties are specially grafted onto roots that keep trees smaller for easier harvests, while maintaining impressive yields.
Pear 'Conference' is the country's favourite pear, and small wonder as it is so versatile. Delicious and juicy and sweet enough to eat when young and crisp straight from the tree. Very easy to grow with an upright habit. Produces a heavy crop of longish khaki-green fruits.
Pear 'Louise Bonne de Jersey' – delicious white flesh and attractive mottled green, red-blush skin. Has truly lovely blossom too in spring.
✔ Two varieties grafted onto one stem
✔ Long cropping season
✔ Two different flavours from the same amount of space
✔ More room in your garden for other crops
✔ The two varieties pollinate each other
✔ Ideal for small plots, patios or kitchen gardens
✔ Grows well in large containers
Rootstock: Quince A
Flowering Group: FG3
Years until fruiting from planting: 2-4
Age of tree when arrives to you: 2
Height at full growth: 4m/13ft
Most of our trees are delivered as bare rooted specimens with approximate height of: 3 1/2ft - 5ft / 105cm - 140cm depending on the variety.
We may prune your tree before it arrives to your door. We do this to encourage your tree to branch freely which makes them better looking and more productive.
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Our products are all grown with the utmost care and to high standards of quality. We regularly check our nursery stock to determine exactly when they will be at the optimum time for despatch
We despatch our fresh, nursery-grown live plants (including vegetables, trees and flowers) when they are at a stage of growth ready for you, the customer, to plant on at home.
The delivery period shown on your order confirmation indicates when you can expect to receive your order and we will endeavour to despatch your plants in this period within 7-14 days.
Please note – due to increased courier costs beyond our control, delivery charges to all non-UK Mainland addresses including Scottish Highlands & Islands may be subject to a postage surcharge.
Please call our Customer Service Team on 0344 573 8400 for further information.


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It is unacceptable that people struggling to make ends meet are being encouraged to sign up to "unsuitable" and expensive debt management plans, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said.
The regulator is set to start regulating consumer credit and said debt management firms must provide consumers with information on where they can get free debt advice as part of the new rules which come into force on April 1.
Firms will also have to pass on significant repayments to creditors from day one of a debt management plan.
The FCA is concerned that too many firms are encouraging consumers into costly fee-paying debt management plans that are not tailored to their needs or to what they can afford when the focus should be on agreeing a sustainable plan or the right solution.
Debt management firms will consolidate the various debts a consumer has into one debt, paying creditors on that individual's behalf, and the consumer will be charged a fee for this service.
Christopher Woolard, director of policy, risk and research at the FCA, said: "Debt management firms must start putting consumers first. It's frankly unacceptable that those people who are struggling to make ends meet are being talked into unsuitable plans."
The FCA is conducting research into the sector that will be published next month, but initial findings show that paid for services do not offer consumers, most of whom are already in difficult financial circumstances, the best value for money.
The research shows that outstanding UK consumer debt is estimated at £12.8-15.2 billion, and fees for debt management plans are estimated to be £25 million a year.
Evidence suggests fees for debt management providers average £390-620 per year for each debt management plan, and the number of new debt management plans are estimated to have doubled since 2007, and now stand at around 520,000 - 645,000.
Citizens Advice dealt with 1,300 problems with debt management companies last year.
Gillian Guy, Citizens Advice chief executive, said some paid-for debt management firms are "cashing in" on people's money troubles and instead of solving their debt problems are only prolonging them.
Ms Guy said: "We helped one person who was paying £38 a month to a debt management firm but only £1 was going to each of her eight creditors, the rest was taken in fees."
She added: "There is a clear problem with people being signed up to debt plans that are completely unsuitable for them. By making firms tell customers about free debt help available, the FCA is recognising the importance of the free, independent advice that Citizens Advice provides.
"This will help people make informed decisions and avoid unnecessarily spending hundreds or thousands of pounds on fees, money which could have gone towards paying off their debts."


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Mint Chocolate Cheesecake
- Preparation Time20 mins
- Cooking Time35 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
For the Crust
For the Filling
For the crust: Preheat oven to 175°C. Spray an 8-inch square metal baking pan with nonstick spray and line with foil.
Pulse the cookies in a food processor with the butter, sugar, and salt to make a fine crust. Evenly press the crust into the prepared pan taking care to cover the bottom completely. Bake until the crust sets, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the filling: Put the chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl; heat at 75 percent power until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir, and continue to microwave until completely melted, up to 2 minutes more. (Alternatively put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Bring a saucepan filled with an inch or so of water to a very slow simmer; set the bowl over, but not touching, the water, and stir occasionally until melted and smooth.)
Blend the cream cheese, 2/3 cup of the sugar, and 1/2 cup of the sour cream together in the food processor until smooth. Scrape down the sides, as needed. Add the eggs and melted chocolate then pulse until just incorporated and smooth. Pour the filling evenly over the crust and bake until the filling puffs slightly around the edges and just set in the center, about 20 minutes.
Mix the remaining cup of sour cream and 2/3 cup sugar with the creme de menthe and food coloring, if using. Carefully, spoon the mixture over the top of the chocolate and gently spread into an even layer. Bake until topping becomes glossy but is still a bit loose, about 15 minutes more. (The topping will set when cooled.) Cool on a rack. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Lift cheesecake out of the pan, cut into 2-inch squares, and top with chocolate curls.
Cook's Note: We prefer the delicate natural flavour of white creme de menthe versus the green.
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Growing up in the 1980s, I played my fair share of Laser Tag and Photon. The gear was goofy, but the games were fun. I cannot vouch for whether or not this latest entry is fun, but man, it sure looks silly.
This is Mocap Games, a "brand new immersive entertainment system" that's launching in Hong Kong next month. It claims to be a virtual reality system that's aimed at theme parks and other places where crowds of people flock.
Here's the developer pitch:
With this ground-breaking system players will be able to be fully immersed in a competitive game with fellow players within the virtual environment. The latest immersive reality entertainment technology deployed in this unique platform – Mocap Games using the company's exclusive motion capture suit to represent the player's movements in the virtual world; a high-fidelity system ideal for application in the public-space.
Look at that motion capture suit! It certainly doesn't look like it's much fun to wear. Then again, neither was the Photon gear. Have at look at the image below, which should help explain how the system works.
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I am not sure where to begin. I have 2 sentences with which I would like assistance on analysis. Unfortunately, they are from a religious publication and therefore have religious content and therefore might not be allowed to be posted (?). I am not interested in discussing the subject matter in the sentences, so I have prepared a "non-religious" version which parallels the original. However, unless I have someone verify my version is identical in grammatical structure to the original, it will be of little benefit to discuss my version. Any help with where I should begin will be greatly appreciated. Thankyou for your time.
There's no problem with this- feel free to post them as the questions are about the language not the subject matter.
Thanks to all. I will begin by posting the original, followed by my "copy" of the original. I would like to tweak my copy to be an exact representation of the original, but using a different subject.
Original: (in speaking of the Trinity)
Though it is not a Biblical doctrine in the sense that any formulation of it can be found in the Bible, it can be seen to underlie the revelation of God, implicit in the Old Testament and explicit in the New Testament. By this we mean that though we cannot speak confidently of the revelation of the Trinity in the Old Testament, yet once the substance of the doctrine has been revealed in the New Testament, we can read back many implications of it in the Old Testament.
Copy: (in speaking of the improvisation solo)
Though it is not a piece of music in the sense that the exact notes are printed in the score, it can be heard to bring out the theme, implicit in the first half of the piece and explicit in the last half. By this we mean that though we cannot hear the theme boldly revealed in the solo at the beginning, once the substance of the solo has been revealed in the latter half, we can hear many implications of it in the first half.
There it is. Can we get my copy to be an exact replication grammatically/structurally?
Much appreciated!
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The rest of the paragraph looks fine to me.
You're absolutely right, I didn't catch that. There should be a "not" inserted. I edited my previous post now. How's that?
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If nobody sees any reason that my copy isn't exactly like the original (in format/structure/grammatical content), I should be able to confidently move on.
Can I trouble any of you to compare, in the same manner, 2 more sentences that are related? An original, and my copy. Once I am confident these final 2 are identical, I will have specific questions on analysis(dependent and independent clauses, etc.).
Speaking of the Trinity, this publication admits: It is not a biblical doctrine in the sense that any formulation of it can be found in the Bible." Because the Trinity is "not a biblical doctrine," Trinitarians have been desperately looking for Bible textseven twisting themto find support for their teaching.
Speaking of the improvisation solo, this maestro admits: "It is not a piece of music in the sense that the exact notes are not printed in the score." Because the solo is "not a piece of music," musicians have been desperately looking in the score for melodic phraseseven changing themto find support for their performance.
Thanks once again, to all!


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Who wants to be a contestant on "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" Here's how to apply for the highly-anticipated 10th anniversary edition hosted by Regis Philbin and running for 11 nights in August, Sundays-Thursdays at (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) from August 9 to August 23 on the ABC Television Network.
There are multiple ways (see below) to become a contestant on "Millionaire," including the original phone game that was used when the show premiered in 1999 and video submissions - an all-new method that will enable people to upload videos of themselves directly to the show's producers. Would-be contestants can use more than one method to try to get on the show but will only be selected one time. No former "Hot Seat" players are eligible, and you must be at least 18 years old, a legal U.S. resident and meet all eligibility requirements.
Phone lines are open for 10 contest days from 7 p.m. ET to 3 a.m. ET, starting at 7 p.m. on July 6th and ending at 3 a.m. ET on July 16th. Call the 800 number and attempt to answer general knowledge questions by putting the 4 answer choices in correct order. People who correctly answer all 5 questions will select one of the 6 available tape dates. A random drawing will be held from among all the people who selected the same tape date to receive an eligibility call to qualify to become a finalist on the program. If a person meets all eligibility requirements they will be flown to New York City with a companion for the opportunity for the chance to play in the hot seat.
Call Limit: One call per person per contest day.
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A computer game has been established for persons who have physical disability that prevents them from using a telephone to participate in the Phone Game. Go to www.abc.com keyword Millionaire for details.
Effective immediately, up until 3 a.m. ET on July 16, people can submit a 2-minute video explaining why they would make a good contestant and what they would do with the $1 million. The Producer will select people from among all videos submitted to advance to an online test, which is held July 17. Producer will select from among those who received a passing score on the online test to receive an Eligibility Call to qualify to become a finalist on the program. If a person meets all eligibility requirements they will be flown to New York City with a companion for the opportunity for the chance to play in the hot seat. People can go to www.abc.com keyword Millionaire to submit videos.
"Millionaire" producers hit the road during the month of June to conduct contestant auditions in Nashville, Charlotte, Indianapolis, Tampa and Kansas City, Missouri. Auditions will also be held in Houston, Texas on Wednesday, July 1. No advance sign up is required for road auditions but space is limited, people are seen on a first-come, first-served basis and not all people may be seen. For audition information, go to www.abc.com keyword Millionaire or www.millionairetv.com.
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Cabrera lays down bunts during spring workouts
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Tigers fans have anticipated what sort of fundamental changes Brad Ausmus might bring as a manager. Miguel Cabrera bunting probably wasn't on the list.
It's almost surely not going to happen in a game, but it happened Wednesday afternoon.
The Tigers spent part of Wednesday's workout going through fundamental hitting stations on the back fields at Tigertown. That included rounds of bunting for every hitter on the team.
Yes, that included Cabrera, owner of one sacrifice bunt in the last 10 years and one bunt single in his 11-year career -- both with the Marlins.
"Yeah, Miggy bunted," Ausmus said. "Don't know that you'll ever see Miggy bunt in a game, but yeah. We had everyone bunt today, expose them to that. I did not pay attention to whether Miggy could bunt or not, although my guess is with his hands, he probably bunts pretty well."
His guess was right. Cabrera laid down several slow rollers towards the line, outbunting Alex Avila and Andy Dirks in his group.
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By Frances Cha, CNN • Published 23rd November 2012
An international scientific expedition has revealed a South Pacific island roughly the size of Manhattan and clearly marked on online maps and marine charts does not, in fact, exist.
The 'undiscovery' of the island -- which until now was midway between Australia and New Caledonia -- highlights how much there still is to learn about the oceans, scientists say.
"We saw this mysterious island on all the scientific maps and weather maps but not on this one navigational chart that was on our ship," Ph.D student Sabin Zahirovic, part of the research team on board the RV Southern Surveyor, told CNN.
"So we decided to go see if it was actually there."
The ship didn't find an island
The island, identified as Sandy Island by Google Maps and Sable Island on others, was supposed to be quite large in size -- 156 square kilometers (60 square miles) -- but the ship sailed right through the area where the island was supposed to be.
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"The captain was actually quite nervous because the island was showing up on all the maps," Zahirovic said.
The undiscovery was made during the ship's voyage this month. Although the team had originally planned to check out the existence of the island during the day, they had arrived at the location of the island at night due to a navigational error.
"We were watching all of our depth-sounding equipment. Luckily for us the sea floor turned out to be very deep there," said Zahirovic, who is studying the tectonic evolution of the eastern Coral Sea.
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Although the undiscovery of the island was not part of the original research mission of the international team of scientists led by University of Sydney's Dr. Maria Seton, the implications of the wrong maps are significant.
"All the scientific cartography relies on these maps, and numerical simulations of waves and currents depend on size of these land forms," said Zahirovic.
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When asked about the Google Maps mistake, a Google spokesperson told CNN that keeping on top of changes is a "never-ending endeavor," and that Google will continuously explore ways to integrate new information from users.
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>> Thursday, September 29, 2011
Overall comment: The best bah kut teh that I've ever had so far :) I'm very pleased! The meat was tender, the soup was power-packed with herbs & spices (the way I like it!), & the dried bah kut teh's sauce was aromatic & tastes just-right. I'm gonna go there again!!
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Bah Kut Teh (BKT) lovers shouldn't miss this! Strangely, I'm not a great explorer (by myself) when it comes to food. This place was introduced to me by my uncle, who lives in Klang. It was a totally rewarding meal for me! I'm looking forward to coming back here for both their dry & soup BKT although they're more well-known for their dry BKT.
A little more about this place: Lai Choon Bah Kut Teh is located off Jalan Meru, Klang. They started as a humble stall more than 10 years ago & have been operating their business in this shop lot since a few years back. They're well-known for the dry BKT as this 'style' of BKT is not as popular in Klang (compared to the established soup version) & good ones can only be found in certain coffeeshops/restaurants. You can't miss this coffeeshop as it's behind Klang Parade & is always packed; people will just willing to wait for a vacant table!
As per most BKT places, you'll find a good variety of pork (every other part!) & their intestines. I'm glad that the intestines here are clean & yummy!
I'm looking forward to make my next trip there! Anyone wants to come? :D
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116, Jalan Pekan Baru
Off Jalan Meru
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Selangor Darul Ehsan
Tel: 012-652 1659
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FAQ: Caregiving for a Veteran
For additional information, please also visit Caregiving and Veterans.
Q: Is there someone I can call to discuss questions I have about Caregiving for a Veteran?
Yes. The toll-free National Caregiver Support Line 1-(855-260-3274), is staffed by licensed professionals who will answer questions, listen to your concerns, and assist you to connect with the VA Caregiver Support Coordinator where you live. The Support Line is staffed from 8am to 8pm Monday -Friday.
Q: Where can I find information online about the Veteran's Administration (VA) services for those caring for a veteran?
You can find useful information by visiting the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs Caregiver Support website. A Caregiver Support Coordinator 'look-up' feature by zipcode is available on the site. For older veterans and those living with chronic debilitating conditions, the Geriatrics and Extended Care section of the VA site offers helpful resources, including a Caregiver self-assessment.
Q: What Caregiver programs and services is my family eligible for through the VA?
The VA recognized the work of family caregivers who care for those who have "borne the battle" from all eras. Several support and services including but not limited to: caregiver consultation, education and training, home and community based health care for the veteran, and respite for the caregiver, are available from the VA. Under the "Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010," additional VA services are available to seriously injured Post-9/11 Veterans and their Family Caregivers through a new program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.
Q: Can I apply for the Post-9/11 program online?
Yes. You can download a copy of the Family Caregiver Program application (VA 10-10CG) from the Veteran's Affairs web site. Follow the eligibility determination questions for access to the application.
Q: Does the VA check-up on care provided to the Post-9/11 Veteran recipients?
Yes. The VA is required to monitor the well-being of each veteran participating in the program. The VA may conduct home visits, and if required make necessary corrective steps (additional training, or suspend or even revoke formal certification under the program).
Q: How can I be paid to be a Caregiver of a Veteran?
Advocates are working to gain funding for stipends for caregivers of all era Veterans. At present though, only caregivers of Post-9/11 Veterans can apply to be paid. The amount of the stipend is based on the amount and degree of personal care services provided (with payment at approximately the same rate paid an individual providing such services through a commercial home healthcare agency in your area).
Q: Is getting the Post-9/11 Veteran stipend for the Caregiver automatic?
No. An eligible veteran and caregiver must jointly apply to participate in the program. The VA will determine that providing support services to an approved caregiver is in the "best interest of the eligible veteran."
Q: How can I know if I'm eligible for the Post-9/11 stipend?
An eligible veteran is a veteran (or service member undergoing medical discharge) who has a serious injury (including traumatic brain injury, psychological trauma, or other mental health condition), incurred in the line of duty, in active service on or AFTER September 11, 2001, AND who needs personal care services because of an inability to perform one or more activities of daily living, or a need for supervision or protection based on the effects of injury or impairment. (NOTE: caregivers of veterans injured prior to 9/11 may be eligible for some VA assistance under another provision of this law).
Q: What are some examples of the approved Caregiver benefits for the Post 9/11 Program?
- Training and education
- Technical support to assist with questions on caregiving
- Counseling and mental health services
- Respite care (30 days annually, including 24 hours in-home respite care)
- Lodging and subsistence payments when you accompany the veteran on medical care visits
- CHAMPVA program (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veteran's Affairs), if not covered by another plan.
Q: Can a caregiver be a family member?
Yes. A caregiver may be either a family member (parent, spouse, child, step-family member, extended family member) or an individual who is not a family member, but who lives with the veteran.
Q: Is the caregiver employed by the VA?
No. The injured veteran has the choice whether or not to participate in the program, and who will be his/her primary caregiver.
Q: What if a veteran cannot make a decision?
The VA may appoint an individual to make such decisions on the veteran's behalf.
Q: What if I cannot do all the caregiving the veteran requires?
The VA is authorized to provide other approved family caregivers with training and education, technical support, counseling and lodging and subsistence. In addition, the Department of Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service (VAVS) and the Office of Care Coordination (OCC) have joined together to form the Caregiver Support Network to prepare volunteers to assist primary caregivers of veterans. Your VA Case Management Team is trained to assess veterans and caregiver needs then locate resources to meet those needs.
Q: How will I attend trainings if I am the primary caregiver?
The VA is authorized to provide respite care to the eligible veteran, while their primary caregiver is receiving instruction or training. Educational sessions are made available both in person and online.
Q: Are there transportation services to medical appointments especially if I live in a rural area?
Yes. The VA is required to provide a grant program for veteran service organizations to provide transportation options to veterans of all eras living in rural areas. The VA will partner and coordinate with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Indian Health Service of the Department of Health and Human Services, to expand services to rural communities.
Q: Can I utilize local non-VA agencies such as community mental health centers?
Yes. Especially if you reside too far from a VA Medical Facility.
Q: Are there any other suggestions on where I might call for help in my community?
You may want to contact county information and referral services, senior centers, area on aging, family services agencies, caregiving or disability advocacy rights groups, for example, a local Independent Living Resource Center. In 23 states and the District of Columbia the VA is partnering to offer Veteran-Directed Home and Community-Based Services program, which gives veterans greater flexibility over what services they choose. You can read more about the program here.
Q: How can I pay for Long term Care for a veteran?
The Veterans Administration's Aid & Attendance Program offers assistance to eligible veterans and their spouses, or surviving spouses. Wartime veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for up to $1,644 monthly or $1,056 monthly respectively to pay for long-term care expenses. For a couple (married veteran and spouse), the benefit is $1,949. There are also benefits available for the spouse of a veteran, even if the veteran is still alive but will not be living in the assisted living facility. The program has financial eligibility rules for income and assets.
Q: Where can I read about the laws surrounding veterans and caregiving?
Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010, Public Law 111-163 amends Title 38 of the United States Code- Veterans Benefits Title 1, Caregiver Support, SEC. 101; Assistance And Support Services For Caregivers. You can download a document (PDF) detailing this Act from the U.S. Government Printing Office web site.
For more information go to the Veteran Aid web site.
Revised: 4/18/2016