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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has begun a two-year pilot to study innovative approaches to quickly search electronic medical records and medical literature for relevant published studies. During the pilot, VA will assess how the technology may accelerate evidence-based clinical decisions. “Physicians can save valuable time finding the right information needed to care for their patients with this sophisticated and advanced technology,” said Interim Under Secretary for Health Carolyn M. Clancy, M.D. “A tool that can help a clinician quickly collect, combine, and present information will allow them to spend more time listening and interacting with the Veteran.  This directly supports the patient-centric medicine VA is committed to delivering every day.” The IBM Corporation was selected to provide the system which uses its “Watson technology” made famous on Jeopardy! in 2011. Today, IBM is working with several healthcare organizations to apply Watson's cognitive capabi

Yerwood Center a place where almost every child in my era know, loved and has some historical connection!!!

  I'm watching this show Wife Swap ABC's Wife Swap  out of sheer curiosity, well maybe just needed some (don't want to think moments).  The show is about two families who for two weeks trade wives.  During this episode, I listen to Mrs. Loudon, the wife of Senator John Loudon (R) of Missouri. Yes the same senator who is know for raising the weekly employment amount from $250 to $350.  What I find intriguing is that he is/was also known for the anit-SLAPP law a civil complaint filed against individuals or organizations arising from their communications to government speeches on in issue of public interest or concern. Most SLAPPs are ultimately legally unsuccessful. While most SLAPPs lose in court, they "succeed" in the public arena. This is because defending a SLAPP, even when the legal defense is strong, requires a substantial investment of money, time, and resources. The resulting effect is a "chill" on public participation in, and open debate on, imp

Something is not quite right with this story... According to Facebook posts by Watts and her husband Brian James Lucas, two police officers mistook the couple for a prostitute and client Thursday when they were seen showing affection in public, the report says. Despite being known as the "oldest profession in the world," prostitution still gets prosecuted aggressively as a criminal act.  Prostitution, simply put, means to engage in a sexual act in exchange for money or other consideration (that is, other goods or services). California prostitution law under Penal Code 647(b) PC prohibits engaging in the act of prostitution, and offering (this is also known as "solicitation") or agreeing to engage in the act of prostitu tion. If the above Penal Code is true - then simply "kissing" does not constitute prostitution...

Hmmm ...wonder what he would do for disabled Veterans? Kanye  West  refused to continue his show on Friday night in Sydney, Australia  until the entire audience was standing and dancing in physical Yeezus worship. Unfortunately for Kanye's self-esteem,  one of the audience members had a prosthetic leg and another used a wheelchair . One concertgoer told the Daily Mail that he addressed the crowd saying " I can't do this show until everybody stand up. Unless you got a handicap pass and you get special parking and s**t. " The fan waved her leg in the air and Kanye so kindly continued the show, stopping again when he saw there remained a single seated fan. According to the tabloid, he then halted  performance  of "Good Life," saying "' This is the longest I've had to wait to do a song, it's unbelievable, " before sending over a bodyguard to check that the fan was differently abled. By  By  Lauren Duca

Whistleblower claims records manipulation by VA appeals board - News - Stripes

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LEJEUNE MARINES GET THE ‘SHAFT’

    The Youth Unemployment Crisis Hits African-Americans Hardest : Code Switch : NPR

Bank of America sells Eden branch - News-Record.com: Rockingham County

CT News Junkie | Access Health CT Looking Into North Haven Woman’s Policy Cancellation

Agency: Lejeune Water Contaminated in 1953 | Military.com

Obama Signs Lejeune Water Bill | Military.com

New York VA Audit Shows 30% Veterans' Claims Improperly Evaluated

Pastor Stands By Charter School Manager | New Haven Independent

Enrollment in Connecticut's HUSKY Program Increased Under the Affordable Care Act | Connecticut Voices for Children

Psst … NLRB Finds “No Gossip” Rule Unlawful Continuing its trend of scrutinizing employers' handbook policies, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently found that an employer's "no gossip" policy — prohibiting employees from instigating or participating in gossip about the company, coworkers or customers — was overbroad and violated federal labor law. Likewise, the NLRB found that firing an employee for violating that rule was unlawful. Laurus Technical Institute, a for-profit technical institution in Georgia, maintained a "No Gossip Policy" that applied to its employees. The policy stated that gossip was "not tolerated," and that employees who engaged in gossip "will receive disciplinary action." "Gossip" was defined as: "[T]alking about a person's personal life when they are not present." "[T]alking about a person's professional life without his/her supervisor present." "[C]reatin

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Supreme Court Decides Michigan v. Bay Mills Indian Community

  I know the photo is a little fuzzy, but you know technology doesn't always do what we want it to.  A lot like me as a child I didn't always do what "she" told me to and many years later I paid for it.  One thing I remember about this lady is that she said, "Make sure your handbag and your shoes match".  What for, who cares I thought, until you take a photo... She would tell me in my youth, "you don't have to be available every time time the phone rings."  I thought to myself, she has got be crazy, don't she know that THE most desirable "boy" from school is going to call me?!  It was years and I mean years later when I found  my  voice to say no, I don't have to accept the first set of rims that offers me an opportunity of life filled with   unknown  garbage.  I would often open the refrigerator door and peruse the contents until I visually saw something that would complement my appetite.  There she goes again yelling about

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B ased on an experience I had yesterday, I took a day for personal care.  In thinking about the events of yesterday, I was in a war with myself between self-preservation and integrity.  I looked up the word "integrity" and the definition is "… the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness." Then I looked up the word "moral" the definition is " concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior and the goodness or badness of human character."  When faced with a dilemma at the thought of losing my job or doing that which is right and fair to the community I serve I again had to think about the community I serve. What is that I want for my community, but before that, I must ask myself am I truly committed to the community?  The answer is I want what is best for all communities whether they are in my prevue.  With that said making, the decision to do what is right for the greater good is a “no brainer”. 

  Memories.... New Haven Independent: Obituaries | A Testament To Second Chances Passes On

Commissary Card Now Up for Android | SpouseBUZZ.com Commissary Care is NOT available for all Veterans in Connecticut

VA Hospital Backs Down After $525 Fine Over Soda | Military.com msconcerned USMC

I've allowed distractions take me away from my book "The Bus Journey"  I've got to get back to my directive.  I need your help, how do you stay focused. MsConcerned

Black Harvard Alumnae Worry About Impact of Student Video - The Root     Not shocking at all. When folks go to the playground that used to have an unwritten "white's only" sign those that are entering the playground can't (unfortunately) expect to play with ALL the toys. Those new players should be taught the rules of the playground and again (unfortunately) learn to incorporate their toys into the playground and learn how to play with the toys that already there. One might have to learn how to play with the toys first then incorporate their own toys. Change is not always easy for the old players and/or the new players. With education, tolerance, prayer and time the playground may become a place of diversity (full diversity) not just surface value. JMT  Msconcerned's Manifesto ...

Goldman Sachs' Outrageous Scheme to Profit Off Jailed Young Offenders | Alternet How do Wall Street Moguls manage prison inmates?  My first thoughts are: 1. The Wolf of Wall Street; 2. Occupy Wall Street; 3. Wall Street Unlocks Profits from Rental Revolution; 4. Wall Street turns housing into a dangerous “get-rich-quick-scheme”; 5. Madoff  investment scandal; 6 The Boy Who Broke The Bank; 6. Merrill Lynch; 7. The purchase of life insurance; 8. AIG – Goldman Sachs.  WIFM – What’s In It For Me… who stands to gain from this “experiment” who stand to lose what will the cost be to those that are incarcerated, will new “recruits” be drummed up to cover any losses?

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Education in necessary!! Disparities remain in America's schools - Connecticut Post In Bridgeport with a population of approximately 147K as of 2012, 39.6%  White, 34.6% Black/African American, 4.3% Two or more races, 38.2% Hispanic ,  shows a 77% minority population in Bridgeport. If that is true  I question the  assumption  made which reports  "Black preschoolers are more likely face suspension."  Question:  Facing suspension in Pre-School? Facing  suspension in Junior High or High School based on the lack of access to  advanced math?  How many of the students  in this study had learning disabilities upon entering school that either went  unnoticed or simply swept under the report card? Let's be clear the  United States is not in the top ranks when it comes to education.  Unequaled funding is a variable in this  equation.   Who is going to fight the good fight with this  skewed information to insure that the numbers are lowered? CT Post Dis

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    To be, or not to be, that is the question Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the  slings and arrows  of outrageous fortune or  to take arms against a sea of troubles , Hamlet .  To deny a child an adequate education could be in a sense suicide. Undoubtedly the supporters of the proposal for Booker T. Washington Academy by, Reverend Eldren D. Morrison of Varick Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, repeatedly claimed a panacea.  Support fueled by choice from the parents who provided their person contributions, community commitment from advisors to the Mayor of New Haven, - Toni Harp, CEO Dr. Michael Sharpe – Jumoke Academy Charter Schools of Hartford, speaking to a collaborative effort, and including Dr. Karen DuBois-Walton Executive Director of the Housing Authority of New Haven. After sitting through the Booker T. Washington Charter School Hearing this evening it became startling apparent that someone in the United States parents, church leaders, government officials and

Exciting news: We’re partnering with the College Board so that all students who want to go to college can prepare for the SAT at their own pace, at  no cost . College Board SAT Partnership | Khan Academy

The Fed Is Not Printing Money, It's Doing Something Much Worse - Forbes

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Why the Jobless Rate Isn't What It Seems - NBC News.com

Cleanliness Issues At VA Hospital In West Haven | WTIC FOX CT Republicans vs Democrats over tuition for veterans - why, God forbid a soldier can do more than aim-shoot-fire, come home with PTSD, or without limbs , housing for homeless veterans - lets be clear you only get assistance with homelessness if you have had a history of homelessness at the West Haven VA, oh yes the filthy West Haven, VA the maintenance men don't mind cleaning the rooms on the "Women's Mental Health Wing" Perhaps they think the female veterans are looking for a good sweeping, lastly did you know that the West Haven VA in Connecticut is NOT a FAST FOOD operation.  The receptionist in the Ophthalmology department screamed to a veteran over phone - true stories.    

Frequently Asked Questions: VRAP Extension | House Committee on Veterans' Affairs What happens if H.R. 357, as amended, does not become law? If the bill does not pass the House and Senate and is not signed by the President by March 31, 2014, the VRAP program will come to an end and veterans will not continue to receive VRAP benefits past that date.

Jon Stewart Slams Fox for Shaming Food Stamp Recipients | Crooks and Liars

Judge rules against NJ teen who sued parents for financial support | Crooks and Liars The judge also cited certifications submitted by the Sean and Elizabeth Canning about their daughter’s alleged history of staying out and drinking during the week. Once, he said, she was driven home by her boyfriend’s parents at 3 a.m.

The True Meaning of Lent The True Meaning of Lent According to the  Catholic Encyclopedia , “the real aim of Lent is, above all else, to prepare men for the celebration of the death and Resurrection of Christ…the better the preparation the more effective the celebration will be. The purpose of Lent is to provide that purification by weaning men from sin and selfishness through self-denial and prayer, by creating in them the desire to do God’s will and to make His kingdom come by making it come first of all in their hearts.”  God’s Holy Word, the only source of true spiritual knowledge and understanding ( John 17:17 ). First, understand that the “celebration of the death and Resurrection of Christ” to which the preceding quote refers is so-called “Good Friday” and “Easter Sunday”—holidays deeply rooted in ancient paganism.  Passover and the Days of Unleavened Bread were observed by Christ, the original apostles and the New Testament Church—including Gentiles. God commands His people to