![]() As far as fashion innovation goes, these jeans deserve an award for being - wait for it - ahead of the curve. I love knowing this pair will meld to my body just as nicely if my weight fluctuates in the future - be it next week or a year from now. The verdict? I absolutely recommend giving these jeans a try, especially if you're someone who gets frustrated with jeans sizing like me. I do hope the brand utilizes the "FitsYou" technology in other styles, because there's not a doubt in my mind that it's genius. These days, I prefer a boot cut or wide-leg design à la the brand's Extra High-Waisted Sky Hi Ripped Wide-Leg Jeans ($50), but that doesn't mean I'll ditch the style entirely. My *only* complaint is that I'm not as committed to the skinny jeans as I used to be. They didn't feel too big, nor too small, and the stretchy material felt as comfortable as a pair of leggings. ![]() But upon slipping the jeans on, I was shocked to find that they hugged my body perfectly. I was cautiously optimistic about this order, especially since I wasn't entirely confident that the size 8-12 range wasn't the right fit. I went with the dark-blue wash called "Cher" and then selected two-day shipping (because I have no chill). After taking a quick quiz to determine my size, the brand recommended adding the 8-12 range to my cart. Shoppers choose from a size range (0-00, 2-6, 8-12, 14-18, 20-24, and 26-30) rather than a singular number (which feels so much less stressful and risky, especially while ordering online). So how does the multi-sizing work? Well, per the brand, the jeans harness the power of Lycra-free technology, which allows the fabric to "expand over your body while remaining comfortable and not compressive." The debut "FitsYou" style is the Extra High-Waisted Rockstar Super Skinny Jeans ($45, originally $55), which come in four different washes and one ripped design, all featuring a contoured extra high-rise waistband. The technology sounded game-changing, so I couldn't help but look into it further. ![]() But recently, while perusing Old Navy's jeans section, I came across the brand's " FitsYou" style that fits three sizes. 11 Old Navy Mid-Rise Rockstar Super Skinny Jeans The item: Old Navy Mid-Rise Rockstar Super Skinny Jeans (40) What our editor said: 'I dont know what the deal is with these jeans. Team that with the fact that my weight fluctuates throughout the year like everyone's does (it's v normal, y'all), and I find myself tempted to steer clear of purchasing new denim altogether. At some stores, I'm a size 6, while at others, size 8 is too snug. Shopping for jeans is no easy feat, especially when your size varies significantly from brand to brand. (The prices noted are pre-sale discount.Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Rockstar Super Skinny Jeans Night owls, this sale is for you.īelow is a sampling of some of the best Rockstar Denim styles to give you an idea of the sartorial goodness you can get in on but I recommend you check out the line's offerings in full. As an added bonus, if you're a New Yorker you'll be able to shop the sale until 2:00 am at Old Navy's Times Square location (clocks will be set back one hour at 2:00 am in each timezone across the country ). Rockstar Denim comes in an array of styles and washes so there'll definitely be a pair that'll pique your interest and seeing as they typically retail from $34.99 to $44.99, the discounts really are impressive. $15 jeans?! It's almost too good to be true. ![]() Higher High-Waisted Rockstar 24/7 Sculpt Super Skinny Jeans 32.97 44.99. Mid-Rise Rockstar Super-Skinny Jeans for Women 35 39.99. ![]() Old Navy has officially coined November 4 "National Rockstar Day," and to celebrate the holiday, they're offering Rockstar Denim starting at just $15. FitsYou 3-Sizes-in-1 Extra High-Waisted Rockstar Super Skinny Jeans for Women 59.99. With the cold weather officially upon us there's no better time to officially put your cutoffs in storage and stock your closet with jeans that you know you'll be wearing all season long, so this is a sale you don't want to miss out on. Firstly, it's Daylight Savings, which means you'll be able to get an extra hour of sleep on Sunday night-dreams, literally! And perhaps even more exciting is Old Navy's Rockstar Denim sale, which will also take place on Sunday, November 4 and is offering some of the retailer's most loved styles at seriously slashed prices both in-store and online. Get excited because this weekend is bringing with it two excellent events. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() The scold's bridle did not see much use in the New World, though Olaudah Equiano recorded that it was commonly used to control Virginia slaves in the mid-18th century.Įscrava Anastacia ("Anastacia the female slave") is a Brazilian folk saint said to have died from wearing a punitive iron muzzle. They were generally used in both England and Scotland in the 16th and 17th centuries. Jougs were similar in their effect to a pillory, but did not restrain the sufferer from speaking. Quaker women were sometimes punished with the branks by the non-Quaker authorities for preaching their religious doctrine in public places. Time spent in the bridle was normally allocated by the kirk session, in Scotland, or a local magistrate. Whether the person was paraded or simply taken to the point of punishment, the process of humiliation and expected repentance was the same. ![]() Displaying the branks in public was intended to remind the populace of the consequences of any rash action or slander. Then, the ritual humiliation would take place, with the miscreant on public show. In Scotland, branks could also be permanently displayed in public by attaching them, for example, to the town cross, tron or tolbooth. Other branks included an adjustable gag with a sharp edge, causing any movement of the mouth to result in laceration of the tongue. When wearing the device, it was impossible for the person either to eat or speak. A spike inside the gag prevented any talking since any movement of the mouth could cause a severe piercing of the tongue. This was intended to humiliate them into "repenting" their "riotous" actions. When the branks was installed, the wearer could be led through town to show that they had committed an offence or scolded too often. ![]() 71) / "He shall be put in the branks be the space of xxiiij houres thairafter" (1559 (c 1650) Dundee B. Though primarily used on women, the Burgh Records of Scotland's major towns reveal that the branks were at times used on men as well: "Patrick Pratt sall sit … bound to the croce of this burgh, in the brankis lockit " (1591 Aberd. The Lanark Burgh Records record a typical example of the punishment being used: "Iff evir the said Elizabeth salbe fund scolding or railling … scho salbe sett upone the trone in the brankis and be banishit the toun thaireftir " (1653 Lanark B. The person to be punished was placed in a public place for additional humiliation and sometimes beaten. It was also used as corporal punishment for other offences, notably on female workhouse inmates. This also gives it its other name, 'The Gossip's Bridle'. īranking (in Scotland and the North of England) was designed as a mirror punishment for shrews or scolds-women of the lower classes whose speech was deemed " riotous" or "troublesome" -by preventing them from speaking. The kirk-sessions and barony courts in Scotland inflicted the contraption mostly on female transgressors and women considered to be rude, nags, common scolds, or drunken. Origin and purpose England and Scotland įirst recorded in Scotland in 1567, the branks were also used in England and its colonies. The wearer was then led around town by a leash. For extra humiliation, a bell could also be attached to draw in crowds. This prevented speaking and resulted in many unpleasant side effects for the wearer, including excessive salivation and fatigue in the mouth. The scold's bridle was used on men and women. It functioned to silence the wearer from speaking entirely, and caused extreme pain and physiological trauma to scare and intimidate the wearer into submission. A bridle-bit (or curb-plate), about 5 cm × 2.5 cm (2 in × 1 in) in size, was slid into the mouth and pressed down on top of the tongue, often with a spike on the tongue, as a compress. It was an iron muzzle in an iron framework that enclosed the head (although some bridles were masks that depicted suffering). A scold's bridle, sometimes called a witch's bridle, a gossip's bridle, a brank's bridle, or simply branks, was an instrument of punishment, as a form of public humiliation. ![]() ![]() ![]() Exceeded timely filing limit – This happens when claims are filed outside the payer’s required days of service this should be factored into the time it takes to rework rejected claims.Īlso key to prevention-or at least mitigating the damage claims denials can do to the bottom line-is understanding why claims are denied and how to resolve them.Services already included in payment of another service or procedure – This happens when payment is adjusted because the benefit for the service is included in the payment or allowance for another service or procedure that has already been adjudicated.Bundling – Rather than paying fees for two separate services, the payer groups them together and pays one, smaller fee.Coordination of benefits – Claims for patients covered by more than one health plan can result in delays and even denials until the patient’s coordination of benefits are updated.Duplicate claims – Claims submitted for a single encounter on the same day by the same provider for the same patient for the same service item.Provider out of network – The payer may deny all or part of the claim if the services are performed by an out-of-network provider.Procedure not covered by payer – This is generally easy to avoid by simply reviewing a patient’s plan or calling their insurer before the claim is submitted. ![]() Medical necessity requirements not met – A medically unnecessary healthcare service is not covered by the policy, and the payer disagrees with the physician about what services you need for your condition.Missing or incorrect information – This can be anything from a blank field (e.g., Social Security number or demographic information) or incorrect plan code, to technical errors like a missing modifier.Prior authorization – In the event that prior authorization is not obtained prior to the service being performed, a claim may be denied.The key is understanding the most common reasons claims get kicked back, according to the MGMA 9: To mitigate the financial damage of denied claims, the best defense is to prevent them from happening in the first place. 8 Success-and lower recovery costs-requires a strategic approach designed to ensure the process aligns with payer requirements. In fact, as many as two-thirds of rejected claims are recoverable. The good news is that denial does not automatically relegate claims to the write-off bin. 5 Adding to the hit on the bottom line is the cost to rework or appeal denials, which averages $25 per claim for practices and a whopping $181 per claim for hospitals. 4 Industry averages report that nearly 20 percent of all claims are denied, and as many as 60 percent of returned claims are never resubmitted. 3 According to a Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Stat poll, on the practice side, survey respondents reported an average increase in denials of 17 percent in 2021 alone. 1,2įor hospitals, denial rates are on the rise, increasing more than 20 percent over the past five years, with average claims denial rates reaching 10 percent or more. Wage inflation, rising costs, lagging patient and service volume, and pandemic-driven uncertainty continue to put enormous pressure on healthcare organizations’ bottom lines-a situation exacerbated by unresolved claims denials representing an average annual loss of $5 million for hospitals representing up to 5 percent of net patient revenue. ![]() ![]() ![]() the X’s will be number depending on the current version If you’re on a Mac, the file is called “ Serato DJ X.X.X.dmg” ( Serato DJ Intro X.X.X.dmg if you’re installing Serato DJ Intro.
![]() If you wish to build the program yourself from the text files attached, follow the instructions below. Finally, to run the program, press the pgrm button, and then select the program called PHYSBBLE. Then, head over to the download site for the TI Connect CE software and follow the instructions in the guidebook to send the program to your TI-84+CE. To download the program, follow this link and select the version for your calculator. Although this program is capable of running on black and white display TI-83/84 graphing calculator, it is not recommended, as the text is optimized for the larger colour displays and will wrap on top of itself on black and white screens. Due to the size of the program (12 119 bytes on TI-84+CE, 13 491 bytes on TI-84+C SE) without the automatically generated list PHVAR, it is recommended to store the program in the Archive. This program is written in TI-BASIC, and will work from RAM or the Archive. This program can solve for any of the following variables if 3 others are known (measurement units in parentheses): The equations calculated in the program are derivations of the 5 equations of uniformly accelerated motion in one dimension, which can be viewed here. This is a program designed for the TI-84 Plus Colour Edition (TI-84+CE) and the TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition (TI-84+C SE), to help you solve for different key values needed in a variety of physics equations. The TI-84 Colour Edition Physics Bible Program ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This 4-star bed & breakfast is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Tanglewood Music Center and 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from National Shrine of the Divine Mercy.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Lee | 1.83km from The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home When you stay at Lakehouse Inn in Lee, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Berkshire Mountain Country Store and Animagic Museum of Animation. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 45 air-conditioned guestrooms. ![]() Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include a library and coffee/tea in a common area. This 4-star hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Tanglewood Music Center and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Lee Premium Outlets.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Lenox | 0.34km from The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home With a stay at Seven Hills Inn in Lenox, you'll be a 3-minute walk from The Mount and a 2-minute drive from Shakespeare and Company. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() government’s debts - Treasury bills, bonds and notes - carry a “risk weighting” of zero in international bank regulations. Treasurys are widely used as collateral for loans, as a buffer against bank losses, as a haven in times of high uncertainty and as a place for central banks to park foreign exchange reserves. and have immense consequences for global growth,” said Maurice Obstfeld, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and former chief economist at the International Monetary Fund. “If the trustworthiness of would become impaired for any reason, it would send shock waves through the system. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reported no progress after negotiating at the White House with President Biden over an increase in the debt limit to pay the nation’s bills. Politics Kevin McCarthy, facing his biggest test yet, reports no movement on debt limit deal Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned that the government could default as soon as June 1 if lawmakers don’t raise or suspend the ceiling. Partisan divisions in Congress have widened while the debt has grown after years of rising spending and deep tax cuts. Congress has raised, revised or extended the borrowing cap 78 times since 1960, most recently in 2021. In the past, American political leaders generally managed to step away from the brink and raise the debt limit before it was too late. On top of all that, many countries have grown skeptical of America’s outsize role in global finance. The threat has emerged just as the world economy is contending with a panoply of threats - from surging inflation and interest rates to the ongoing repercussions of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the tightening grip of authoritarian regimes. and global financial markets,’’ said Eswar Prasad, professor of trade policy at Cornell University and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. “A debt default would be a cataclysmic event, with an unpredictable but probably dramatic fallout on U.S. A default could shatter the $24-trillion market for Treasury debt, freeze financial markets and ignite an international crisis. Its debt, long viewed as an ultra-safe asset, is a foundation of global commerce, built on decades of trust in the United States. will always pay its financial obligations. The Republicans have threatened to let the government default on its debts by refusing to raise the statutory limit on what it can borrow unless President Biden and the Democrats accept sharp spending cuts and other concessions.įeeding the anxiety is the fact that so much financial activity hinges on confidence that the U.S. The White House and House Republicans, seeking a breakthrough, concluded a round of debt-limit negotiations Sunday, with plans to resume talks Monday. economic growth would sink, 7.8 million American jobs would vanish, borrowing rates would jump, the unemployment rate would soar from the current 3.4% to 8% and a stock-market plunge would erase $10 trillion in household wealth, they concluded. economy would weaken so much, so fast, as to wipe out roughly 1.5 million jobs.Īnd if a government default were to last much longer - well into the summer - the consequences would be far more dire, Zandi and his colleagues found in their analysis. Zandi and two colleagues at Moody’s have concluded that even if the debt limit were breached for just a week, the U.S. ![]() ![]() Silicate and Borate-free help protect against harmful scale and deposits.Īvailable here. Prediluted means there is no need to add water. The Long Life formula provides protection for all cooling system metals from rust and corrosion. Made by Zerex Store, the 50/50 serve as a cheaper replacement for other undiluted coolants. In sixth place, is the perfect fit Anti-Freeze for the Honda Accord. Zerex Asian Vehicle Blue Silicate and Borate Free 50/50 Prediluted Ready-to-Use Antifreeze/Coolant 1 GA For Honda Accord It also prevents harmful scale and deposits from forming.Īvailable here. The special formula provides protection from rust and corrosion. Formulated to replace the OEM fluid and to provide better engine cooling. Next up, is the Red Silicate and Borate Free Prediluted Anti-Freeze for the Honda Accord made by Zerex. 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Zerex G05 Phosphate Free 50/50 Prediluted Ready-to-Use Antifreeze/Coolant 1 GA, Case of 6 For Honda Accord ![]() The product is pre-charged with an initial Supplemental Coolant Additive to prevent corrosion in metallic parts.Īvailable here. It is pre-diluted, it can be used as it arrives to maintain the engine’s cooling system. The green color means that it contains an extra bittering agent. Starting off the list is the Anti-Freeze sold by Hot Shot’s Secret for the Honda Accord. Hot Shot’s Secret Green 50/50 Prediluted Ready-to-Use Antifreeze/Coolant – 1 Gallon For Honda Accord We bring you the 10 Best Antifreeze Coolants For Honda Accord. As of 2020, the Accord has sold more than 18 million units. The engine combines power and fuel efficiency and the interior has enough goodies to keep you satisfied at this price range. The Honda Accord is highly rated in the market segment it competes in and has been one of the best-selling sedans in recent years. The Honda Accord is a series of vehicles manufactured by Japanese manufacturer Honda since 1976, best known for the 4-door sedan version. So to collect such important information and buy the most suitable Anti-Freeze for Honda Accord just continue reading. ![]() Furthermore, it has a number of different abilities to help keep your car’s best performance. As well as being able to prevent the water in the engine’s cooling system from freezing, it can also raise the boiling point of the coolant to prevent overheating. O'Reilly Auto Parts carries coolant, belts, hoses, and more for your Escape to help you maintain your cooling system.The engine operates at extreme temperatures, the antifreeze coolant is used to regulate the engine temperature during extremely cold and hot temperatures. If you suspect a leak, keep an eye on your Escape's coolant levels and top them off when needed to prevent engine damage. Signs of low coolant levels may include seeing the temperature gauge reading higher than it usually does, steam coming out from under the hood or your Escape's heater may stop working. Low levels of coolant may lead to overheating and engine damage. Coolant can also help to reduce the potential for corrosion inside of the engine that may otherwise be caused by water. Antifreeze has a freezing point that is lower than water, which means that it will remain in a fluid state even when temperatures drop low during cooler weather. Also called antifreeze, coolant's primary function is to circulate between the engine and the radiator to keep the engine operating at a stable temperature. The engine coolant in your Ford Escape has several functions. ![]() ![]() ![]() He's also a Photographer that has had his share of bylines and viral projects like "Secret Order of the Slice." He's a veteran technology writer, editor, and reviewer with more than 15 years experience. HIGHLIGHTS: Chris used to work in Men's lifestyle and tech. He's fascinated by how photographers create, considering the fact that he's legally blind./ He's the author of various product guides, educational pieces, product reviews, and interviews with photographers. Chris's editorial work includes not only editing and scheduling articles but also writing them himself. He provides oversight to all of the daily tasks, including editorial, administrative, and advertising work. I think that it will make you very happy.Įssentials is a series featuring products we’re currently lusting over in quick, easy-to-digest posts.Ĭhris Gampat is the Editor in Chief, Founder, and Publisher of the Phoblographer. But if you don’t care about that, then go for it. The only thing holding me back is the lack of weather resistance. But I’d go as far as to say that this is one that I’d nearly buy. Would I consider buying one? Well, transparently because we believe in our ethics, Lensbaby let us keep this one. It’s also incredible with Leica’s own Vivid mode that helps subjects in photos really pop.Ĭombined with the Composer Pro II, the whole unit goes for a few hundred bucks and change. But the Lensbaby Double Optic II becomes even more fun when you combine it with in-camera profiles like the Real Time LUTS that Panasonic offers. Additionally, landscape photographers and anyone looking to do some fine art work would really like it. ![]() So who would use the Lensbaby Double Optic II? Well, I see portrait photographers surely wanting to use it. On top of that, the entire Composer Pro II unit needs it as well. Granted, it’s already well-built, but it needs weather resistance. Where the Lensbaby Double Optic II could really improve is simply with build quality. Your images have a lot more impact than normal because of how it all works out. It adds cinematic character that doesn’t need to be removed from images. In fact, most lenses throughout photography history still have onion bokeh. ![]() And while some folks think onion bokeh is bad, I don’t. While it’s sharp, it’s still packed with a few modern optical flaws. In fact, I’d say that this is the easiest to use of the Composer Pro II optic options. With this setup, I rarely ever got the lens out of focus. In fact, it’s so sharp that it can be used easily with both Leica and Panasonic L mount cameras enabling their focus peaking. Because it’s sharper, it’s also easier to focus with. What makes the Lensbaby Double Optic II so much better than previous ones is that it’s sharper than the rest. But instead, you’ll get a lot of selective areas of focus control. Something to keep in mind, you’re not going to get perspective control the way you will with true tilt-shift lenses. It’s incredibly difficult to use as just a normal optical lens, and I wouldn’t even really recommend bothering to do that anyway. Setting it up is simple as all you need to do is screw it into the Composer and then focus or shift it. This gives it the tilt-shift mechanics that we adore about it. The Lensbaby Double Optic II has to be used with the Composer Pro II. The Double Optic II, however, is just perfect with the tilt-shift mechanism of the Composer Pro II. The Lensbaby Double Optic II is everything I’ve wanted their Composer Pro II to have for a while, optically speaking. And for the first time in a while, I think Lensbaby absolutely nailed it. But sometimes, a product comes out that’s just different enough to win us over. As journalists, we’re pretty bombarded with many products being the same thing repeatedly. There are very few products that inspire me these days. ![]() ![]() ![]() $5,000 to Books For Keeps, an Athens nonprofit organization sponsoring the Stop Summer Slide program to improve children's reading achievement, providing books for summer reading to children in Clarke County elementary schools where 90 percent or more of the students receive free or reduced lunches, for the Cleveland Road Elementary School. What is Operation Round Up Operation Round Up, a program that began in January 2005 at Oconee EMC, provides assistance to organizations and agencies with a charitable purpose within the seven counties we serve. $10,000 to YMCA of Athens, to provide scholarships to 45 children for its Summer Day Camp project, which serves more than 1,000 young people by offering supervised sports and other activities, as well as teaching values and responsibility that help kids feel good about themselves, enjoy life and avoid the dangers of drugs or gangs. ![]() for those who are coming after me, and I hope to inspire other students to apply. ![]() $12,000 to YMCA of Georgia's Piedmont in Winder for its Summer Day Camp to enable 20 children ages 5-13 from economically disadvantaged families in Barrow, Clarke, Gwinnett, Hall and Jackson counties to attend a 10-week day camp that provides a safe environment and nurturing quality programs for youths that might otherwise be "latchkey" kids during their schools' summer break. In late November, Jackson EMC announced its most recent grant winners. $12,450 to Three Dimensional Life in Gainesville, a non-profit organization that provides a 10-month residential recovery for young men 14-19 years old from Banks, Clarke, Gwinnett, Hall, and Jackson counties who are struggling with destructive behaviors, to provide 200 family counseling sessions. The Jackson EMC Foundation grant supports L.A.M.P.’s Community Youth and Children’s Program, which features three-month sessions open to children, ages 7-17, at risk of becoming involved in gang activity. More than 91,000 has been awarded to non-profit organizations by the Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors, including 5,000 to agencies serving Hall County. A recent grant from the Jackson EMC Foundation will help pay rent for the. The YMCA of Athens is among the latest recipients of grant money from the Foundation of the Jefferson-based Jackson EMC: the local Y gets ten thousand of the more than $110,000 grant that sends money to three other Athens-area social service agencies. Jackson EMC and 37 other electric cooperatives in Georgia formed the nonprofit. ![]() |