![]() It took her a long, long time to answer the doorbell, a lifetime really, and then the driver apologized, said he was lost and asked her where he could find this address. Hal Moore, commander of the 1st Battalion 7th Cavalry in Vietnam, were living. Her efforts and complaints in the aftermath of the Battle of Ia Drang prompted the U.S. It had forgotten how to do this right, so the Western Union telegrams were handed over to taxi drivers.Julie Moore was horrified when one taxi driver pulled up to the small house where she and the five young children of Lt. Julia Compton Moore was the wife of Hal Moore, a United States Army officer. Julia Marion Gullion Hagy, born May 6, 1934, to the late Albert and Daisy Gullion. In those early days of the war the Army was overwhelmed by hundreds of death notices for unsuspecting families. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas Moore son. In the dark days of November 1965, she did the hardest duty of all: She visited the small bungalows and trailer houses around Columbus, Ga., to offer her sympathy and support to new widows whose husbands had died in action in the Ia Drang Valley of South Vietnam. Now Julia Compton Moorethe daughter of an Army colonel, the wife of a future Army general and. ![]() Julia "Julie" Compton Moore, 75, was an Army daughter, an Army wife and an Army mother. It was a soldiers compliment, and Moore took it as such. And at Fort Benning, Ga., this week we are laying to rest one of the finest Army wives who ever walked. With a dozen new American deaths in Iraq over the weekend, there are shattered lives in a dozen new towns. There is mourning in a number of small corners of the country this week.
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I just put the peanut butter & maple syrup in a bowl and warm it in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Melting it will make your life easier when we get to stirring into the oats. Because this recipe is low or no-oil (depending on the type of peanut butter you use) it's pretty important to melt the peanut butter. Looking for something crunchy? Granola! Something you can eat like cereal OR with your hands? Granola! Something to satisfy that sweet tooth? GRANOLA! You get it.įor this chocolate peanut butter granola, you'll be making a chocolate PB sauce and tossing it with oats. Granola is a great way to tackle snack cravings. Making homemade granola is pretty simple and typically takes less than 30 minutes, start to finish. ![]() We'll talk more about the importance of the meltiness below! How to Make Homemade Granola Something like Jif will melt better but natural peanut butter is typically "melty" right out of the jar because of the natural oils. 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So sit back, relax, and get ready to sip your way through the best blue and green drinks out there. So whether you're looking to impress your friends at your next party or just want to enjoy a delicious drink on a hot summer day, these blue and green cocktails are sure to hit the spot. That's why I've taken it upon myself to scour the internet for the best blue and green cocktail recipes out there.Īfter hours of research and experimentation, I've narrowed down my list to the top five recipes that are sure to impress even the most discerning cocktail connoisseur.įrom tropical tiki drinks to sophisticated sips, there's something for everyone on this list. Some have a weird aftertaste, while others are just plain boring. Some are too sweet, while others are too strong. Whatever the reason, I'm always excited to mix up a blue or green drink for my customers.īut not all blue and green drinks are created equal. Maybe it's the way the colors pop against the ice or the fact that they're often garnished with something fun and playful. But there's something about blue and green cocktails that always catches my eye. The levels of each of these constituents depend on the strain and variety of the plant.As a bartender, I've seen my fair share of colorful drinks. The second compound is CBD, which does not produce any psychoactive effects. One is THC, which is the chemical that is responsible for the high sensation that you get from using weed. To start, there are two active components of marijuana. Although marijuana is legal in many places worldwide, there are some precautions that you need to take. Before deciding to toy with adding marijuana to your cocktails, there are some things that you need to be informed of first. ![]() Now for those of you searching for drinks that are infused with actual cannabis, eyes here. Moreover, you can mix it up in only two minutes. It is quite simple to make and yet is known to be a crowd favorite. People have said that this drink tastes excellent as it has tons of tropical tones and is an effective intoxicant. With Liquid Marijuana, you can hype-up your themed parties without having to worry about getting high. Although it has the word “marijuana,” it does not contain any form of cannabis. There is nothing to worry about because this beverage is not addicting at all. This cocktail is a sweet and tropical drink with a green color. Read on to learn more about the differences between these two notorious concoctions. For one, this drink does not get you high because it does not use marijuana as an ingredient. Liquid marijuana is different from actual cannabis cocktails. This green drink may not even be available in most bars around the world because of some misconceptions. However, not many people have attempted the Liquid Marijuana recipe. 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Check here for more details.Standard ground shipping is free for all US orders. ![]() It was ultimately her who ended the relationship.”Įntertainment Tonightwas told similarly about Gigi's tough position. She realized it was healthier for her to not be with Zayn right now. Gigi's tried and tried to mediate relationship but they just don't see eye-to-eye. “She's doing her best but Khai is and will always be her #1 priority. “That's her mom and the father of her child so it's a tough spot, she has loyalty to both,” the source said. But they definitely need time apart, it's what's best for everyone involved.”Ī source told the outlet that Gigi, caught in the middle of her mom and on-off partner's issues, ultimately made the call to end things. “They've broken up multiple times before so when it comes to them getting back together, never say never. ![]() They split “with the intention of getting back together,” the source said. That source claimed this breakup isn't permanent. Zayn is a very, very private person and while dating him, Gigi has become a lot more private too.” They were so grateful for that privacy and they were very upset when it came out. With lockdown, it was the perfect time to give them that privacy they never would have had otherwise. “Gigi and Zayn didn't want to announce it publicly until after Gigi gave birth. “Tension really started between Yolanda and Zayn last year when he suspected she was the one who leaked their pregnancy news in the first place,” the source said. The Sun was told by a source that Zayn's issues with Yolanda are over a year old. They are “both very committed to working together to co-parent Khai and love her with all their hearts.” “Zayn felt that Yolanda was getting in the middle of things,” a second source said, adding that the couple's priority is co-parenting their one-year-old daughter Khai. Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik in September 2016 Darren Gerrish // Getty ImagesĪ source claimed to the outlet that Yolanda was a source of tension in their relationship, saying that “Yolanda was repeatedly showing up unannounced and uninvited and this led to some tension between them, which Zayn tried to resolve with his partner.” ![]() They tried to make things work for their daughter, but it wasn’t working out.” “The two have been co-parenting but they are not together. “Gigi and Zayn broke up after the incident with Yolanda,” a source said. She wants the best for her daughter and grandchild.”Įntertainment Tonightwas told the breakup is new and happened after the Yolanda incident. Yolanda is of course very protective of Gigi. People, which broke the news off of intel from multiple sources, had a brief comment from a Hadid family friend about Gigi and Zayn's current relationship status: “They are not together right now. Their statements come shortly before TMZ broke the news that Zayn pled no contest to four charges of harassment against Gigi and Yolanda. (Zayn “adamantly” denied doing so in a statement to TMZ.) Sources spoke to Entertainment Tonight and The Sunin the hours after about why the breakup happened-and how big a factor the Yolanda incident was in its cause. Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik's nearly-six-year on-off romance is off again, Peoplereported last night, hours after reports surfaced alleging Zayn had a dispute with Gigi's mom Yolanda, and Yolanda was claiming he “struck” her. ![]() Co-pay assistance is payment made to a pharmacy on behalf of a patient by charities, nonprofits, and pharmaceutical manufacturers and is designed to help offset the cost of treatments and medications. 5801, the Help Ensure Lower Patient (HELP) Copays Act, to fight high out-of-pocket insurance costs.Ī key part of the bill requires insurance providers to count co-pay assistance toward a person’s insurance deductible or out-of-pocket maximum. On November 1, 2021, a bipartisan group of Congressional Representatives introduced H.R. Originally published DecemWhat is the HELP Copays Act? IDF strongly believes that #AllCopaysCount and patients should not be penalized for using assistance programs to afford their medications." We are pleased to see the HELP Copays Act introduced to fight the same health insurance practice at the federal level. Lynn Albizo, IDF's Vice President of Public Policy, said, " IDF has been vocal about the harm copay accumulators pose to patient access to critical medications and has galvanized support for state-level bans across the country. The new bill is sponsored by Representatives Carter (R), Barragán (D), Clarke (D), Coleman (D), DeGette (D), Fitzpatrick (R), and Miller-Meeks (R). The All Copays Count Coalition sent a letter of support for the bill signed by 75 of its members, including IDF. 5801 in late 2021 but failed to progress out of committee. In essence, H.R.830 is a reintroduction of the Help Ensure Lower Patient (HELP) Copays Act, which was first introduced as H.R. Copay accumulator programs, which do not count assistance toward deductibles or out-of-pocket maximums, would be banned for health insurance plans regulated at the federal level, such as those offered by large employers. This bill requires health insurance plans to apply copay assistance to an individual's cost-sharing obligations (i.e., deductible and out-of-pocket maximum) for their insurance. ![]() On February 6, 2023, a bipartisan group of legislators introduced H.R.830 in the U.S. Make your voice heard on copay accumulators by contacting your legislators in support of S.1375/H.R.830! The introduction of the bill comes on the heels of IDF's 2023 Advocacy Day, where banning copay accumulators so that all copays count was a top priority and talking point. This bill is a companion to House bill H.R.830, the HELP Copays Act, and would amend the Public Health Service Act to make clear that all financial assistance or discounts made on behalf of a patient must count toward their insurance deductible and out-of-pocket maximum. Update - On April 27, 2023, Senators Roger Marshall (R - KS), Tim Kaine (D - VA), Joni Ernst (R - IA), Edward Markey (D - MA), and Lisa Murkowski (R - AK) introduced S.1375 in the U.S. We learned Rhino 3D, got a crash course in molding and casting, we built a cheap CNC from a kit, took some Stan Winston online courses, and learned when 3D printing is cost effective and when it’s not. YouTube videos from Adam Savage’s shop were constantly playing. "Boscelot Frontiersman" - designed and fabricated by Joseph Han Individual members were often given ownership of certain elements and they would end up volunteering extra time to make their element the best it could be. It’s naturally more fun to build spaceships, but there is a powerful sense of comradery that forms when a group of people are gathered together for a singular objective. There was also a lot of above and beyond personal investment put into the production design. And most important of all, they were willing to put in hundreds of extra hours to figure out how to do it. They were willing to join this scrappy thrill ride for the experience and the opportunity to create something unusual. Looking at a custom bike frame can give you a sense of someone’s ability to make a spaceship. But everyone was ambitious and proved their ability in unconventional ways. We hired a bike builder, a remodeling carpenter, a recent industrial design grad, a motorcycle mechanic, a bunch of cosplayers, a camera assistant who wanted to learn mold making and passionate friends with no relevant resume. The majority of our production design crew had never made a feature film before. The trade off: a lot more work and unpaid overtime and weekends. We had also rented a warehouse for a month to make a bunch of Wes Anderson inspired web commercials for Microsoft - again just hiring our friends - because it was more fun, gave us complete creative control, and was the only way to do it in the budget space. Our pitch to investors was that we would make the feature with the same techniques. The short film that we used to get Prospect funded had a production design budget of $9k (and a lot of donated labor). The techniques we used to set up the Prospect shop were learned over years of doing short films and commercials at much smaller budgets. We rented a retired shipbuilding warehouse sandwiched behind a weed shop and an Episcopal bookstore on a one year lease and immediately started scanning craigslist for used tools. The way we pulled it off was by setting up our own production design shop. That’s not small in the realm of indie film, but that’s a minuscule amount to any Hollywood line producer trying to build a Star-Wars-esque world. Prospect had a production design budget of $840k. ![]() Half the creativity in indie production design is how you spend your money. ![]() By the time we actually went into pre-production the script was already heavily vetted to be realistic to the resources, we were asking for, helping us avoid painful creative cuts. ![]() Budgets were made early on and constantly revised. Individual sets, locations, costumes, and props were debated before their scenes were even written, so we didn’t get attached to ideas we couldn’t afford. We were lucky to have our core production design team involved throughout the entire writing process. While writing, we tried to be aware of the production implications of everything - the difference between someone getting shot in the head versus getting shot in the arm, for example. In the indie space, you need to be conscientious of scope from the very beginning. This is by no means a template for how to do production design for any movie, but rather a breakdown of our unconventional approach, from which you might find a few ideas you can steal for your project. The challenge for us was how to achieve this feeling on an indie budget. They were tactile, rendered in actual physical objects - the props, costumes, and sets. Blade Runner, Alien, and the original Star Wars movies featured deeply rendered worlds that felt alive, sparked the imagination, and left you wondering what else exists in back alleys and corners. Their film Prospect hits theaters everywhere this Friday, tickets can be found at Prospect was conceived with the desire to create an original sci-fi universe with a level of immersion that defined the classic sci-fi films we grew up on. A behind the scenes look at one of this year's most expertly designed films.Įditors note: The following is a guide put together by director Zeek Earl and Production Designer Matt Acosta. |
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