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Housing counselors provide one-on-one default, predefault help.
Housing counseling agencies approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide default or delinquency counseling are another source of help for borrowers already behind on payments and those who believe they may miss a payment soon.
Contact a counselor first if you haven't missed a loan payment but foresee having payment problems soon. This is because many housing counseling agencies also are nonprofit credit counseling services. They can look at your entire financial picture and point out ways to increase income, reduce expenses, or improve your cash flow. In some cases, a counselor can enroll you in an agency-administered debt management plan that could reduce your monthly payments to other creditors, which may be just what it takes to keep you current on your loan without ever having to contact the lender. If you already have spoken to the lender and arranged a repayment plan, a debt-management plan may give you some breathing room in your budget.
If you have already missed a mortgage payment, you should contact the lender first, and then contact a counselor. In addition to helping you prepare for a discussion about workout options with your lender, a counselor can help you weigh your options when you can't, or don't want to, keep the property. For example, if you do not have enough time and equity to sell the house and pay off your debt before the foreclosure, you may have to consider more complex methods of avoiding foreclosure.
Some of your alternatives, such as a "short sale" or a "deed-in-lieu" (of foreclosure), carry potential consequences, such as damage to your credit report, a tax liability (if the lender forgives any of your debt that amount may be treated as income), a deficiency judgment (for any amount due that the lender does not receive), or loss of equity. One of these may be the best solution for you, and a counselor can help you sort through the advantages and disadvantages of each option.
Of course, any borrower who feels uncomfortable talking directly with the lender should skip that step and go straight to a HUD-approved housing counseling agency for help, even if he or she already has missed a payment.
Harper, whose agency counsels thousands of homeowners each year about how to prevent foreclosure, sees firsthand how a housing counselor, as a disinterested third party, can help lenders and borrowers succeed.
"I think counselors can help dispel the myths [about lenders and foreclosure], and certainly they are more likely to engage the family to work with them because the embarrassment issue isn't present," says Harper. Embarrassment was cited by some participants in the Freddie Mac/Roper survey as one of the reasons they didn't contact their lender.
"As counselors, we aren't asking for money, and that alone separates us from the lender."
If you haven't received a letter from your lender referring you to a HUD-approved housing counseling agency, you can find one yourself on the HUD Web site or by calling 800-569-4287 (800-877-8339/TDD). Be sure the agency you choose provides mortgage delinquency and default counseling (as opposed to, say, only home-buyer education). Housing and credit counseling services are usually free or low cost.
Given that even borrowers with the best intentions can experience a setback, it's crucial that all homeowners understand their options and responsibilities for keeping their home if they run into payment problems. Housing counseling and lender programs can offer real and effective solutions for avoiding foreclosure in what you might consider a hopeless situation.
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SAN JOSEF BAY SEASTACK – At the northwestern tip of Vancouver Island near Cape Scott lies San Josef Bay. A half day walk will get you to this beach which at low tide can be accessed to view incredible sea stacks. – Rob Elphinstone
Actualism art works to capture the reality behind the subject rather than capturing the artist's viewpoint of the subject (impressionism), the sense reality (realism) or invoking an emotion/ mood (expressionism). Canadian West Coast artists naturally attempt to capture this essence and that gives rise to an artistic style originating on Vancouver Island. My process of laying down heavily textured paint mimics an elusive wild flowing quality found in nature. The result is completely unlike that which results from carefully applied brushstrokes and is both exciting to do and intriguing to look at. This pastel under painting unifies my work and allows vibrant palette to be applied on top. This art reflects the belief that the painting is not about what is optically perfect but about the unseen reality that everyone feels – the essence of what makes nature of interest to us. On the west coast, sea stacks rise out of the ocean with trees that are shaped by the wild forces around them, much in the way people have been shaped by their own wild environment
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GREENSBURG — The St. Helena Parish Police Jury on Tuesday agreed to consider a proposed structure movers ordinance that would for the first time require parish permits to locate or relocate movable homes or buildings within the parish.
Absent from the meeting were Jurors Major Coleman and Doug Watson.
Parish building official Tresa Byrd said permits are necessary for compliance with state wide load standards and flood elevation requirements for St. Helena Parish.
Jurors approved an amendment to the proposed ordinance, adding a $25 moving fee.
A public hearing followed by a vote will take place July 26.
Other business taken up by the jury included:
SOLAR PROJECT: The jury approved hiring parish Maintenance Supervisor James Chaney as site supervisor of the ongoing jail solar panel installation project.
Chaney will receive an additional $22.50 per hour over his salary of $15 per hour, when supervising at the project site.
The jury hired Wade Byrd of Performance Building Consulting Inc. in February to train and supervise a maximum of nine employees involved in the project.
Byrd is to receive $10,000 for his services.
After Tuesday's meeting, project engineer Morgan Watson said Chaney would act as a day supervisor — in between his regular job duties — filling in for Byrd, who is "more of an overseer."
Juror Theodore McCray Jr. questioned Chaney's ability to keep up with his jury-paid job and perform a second job.
"I've heard him say a lot of times he's swamped. Who's going to do his duties?" McCray wanted to know.
Watson said project funds consist of $72,000 in federal stimulus money and another $141,000 in grant funds remaining from recent courthouse renovations.
When completed, solar panels will provide the electricity for both lighting and hot water at the jail.
Watson also reported that of the eight temporary workers hired by the jury for the project, the pay for six is $25 per hour each, and the pay for the two licensed personnel doing electrical and plumbing work is $50 per hour each.
The project is expected to conclude in six weeks, Watson said.


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Further details upstairs: Up the stairs you are immediately into the large living room. Drenched in natural light this room has windows covering all aspects, with delightful views over the garden from large windows. After an invigorating day in the lakes, come home and sink into the deep comfy sofas. The large flat screen TV offers a range of digital channels or choose to chill out with a DVD, this is great space for socialising, reading or just relaxing. There is a feature stone fireplace with gas fire to cosy up to, but most will, perhaps, be propped up against the baby grand piano with a glass of wine in hand............if only Jamie Cullum were resident too!
From the lounge it's into the dining room and large, well equipped,kitchen, where with a log burning stove and a few candles, you can set the mood for fine dinners and conversation.
Further details outside: There is a useful external boot/utility/wash room for storing bikes and walking gear, this room also houses the washing machine and tumble dryer.
The large garden is a mix of light and shade, created by shrubs, small trees, grass and rockery with a fine vista through the trees out towards the Coniston mountain range. There is also a small stream runs through so please take care with young children.
There is private off road parking parking for up to four cars.
The back entrance door leads to a lovely paved patio with table and chairs for al fresco dining or evening soirées.
Great location for a group of friends to get together, enjoy the local area, and enjoy the comforts of a well equipped home. The garden was lovely and only the weather stopped us spending more time enjoying the outdoor furniture. If our group had included a pianist it could've been even more memorable!
Beckside Cottage nestles in the quiet hamlet of Lowick Green, one mile from the southern reach of Coniston Water, the heart of the Lake District.
Whether you would like to simply enjoy the complete quiet of 'Beckside', take cycle rides or walks out from your door (whether for a leisurely stroll among the fells, hills and tarns or just a quick trip to one of the two friendly pubs within walking distance, your choice), or for use as a base for sightseeing the beautiful landscape of the Lake District National Park the location could hardly be better.
Lowick is a traditional village and still hosts the annual Lowick show, an excellent display of local craft and produce, the surrounding area farmed by local families throughout the ages. Numerous villages can be reached within minutes drive. Coniston and Broughton are just two offering shops, cafes and a number of good pubs serving locally brewed ale.
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623 Acres of High Desert beauty with two homes on it, 3 wells with solar pumps and many other small buildings. Second home is new and never lived in. There is a perfect area for a horse barn just to the West of the House. Plenty of water and Plenty of Solar power for a very comfortable off-grid lifestyle. Gorgeous views of canyons and mountains off the back deck are. This one is a must see to understand. The property is actually three separate parcels 252-19-002, 003 004, which makes up a short section of land, the homes sit on 1/4 section of land and the balance is mostly untouched!
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The classes last 1 hour; at first there are greetings between the Sensei (teacher) and the Disciples (students), followed by stretching and gym workouts. All body parts are warmed and exercised in a subtle way, best suited for children's muscles and body structures.
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Judo is practiced by both sexes and it has contributed greatly with parents and teachers in helping children's development. In some countries such as France and Japan, Judo is such an important sport that it is part of the school curriculum. The child that practices Judo develops muscles gently. Many orthopedic physicians recommend Judo during childhood, because they believe that it's a good for normal development in this stage of life without compromising growth and physical structures. The practice of a sport is essential to motivate a child all around. It helps children occupy their minds with healthy thoughts and attitudes and it develops the body in a healthy way.
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Energy Drinks Lead to Deadly Heart Rhythms
A few days ago an article was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association that demonstrated that high volume energy drinks cause QT prolongation, by as much as 10ms. The QT interval is a segment measured on your ECG (those wiggly lines on graph paper). Prolonged QT interval can lead to cardiac arrhythmias and some of those can be deadly. A local news channel wanted a cardiologist to comment on the study, and WTOL came by to discuss the article, you can watch the video below.
The study was performed on an US Air Force base on 18-40 year olds with normal ECGs. Half the participants drank 2 servings of a commercially available energy drink (they didn't mention which one) and the other half drank an equivalent amount of caffeine in carbonated water with cheery syrup. They measured QT interval, blood pressure and a multitude of other variables. The QT prolongation was the most significant finding in the energy drink group. The caffeine group had no change in QT, whereas the energy drink group did. The scientists attributed the QT prolongation to other ingredients- the taurine, guarine, L-carnitie, and the B vitamins. While we know how some of these ingredients affect QT interval (they have been studied), it seems that this particular combination of ingredients offers a significant threat to your heart.
The study was only 18 patients, 9 in each arm of the study, but it was enough to achieve statistical significance, so they did not need more participants.
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Undisclosed Dark Money Reigns Supreme in Wisconsin Campaigns and Elections
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Independent courts are supposed to be a check on the corruption of the political system.
Documents released by the Guardian indicate that Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker may have solicited and received corporate checks for the 2011 Senate recall fight and his own 2012 recall election.
A $750,000 campaign contribution from lead pigment manufacturer Harold Simmons resulted in a law change that benefitted his company and harmed Wisconsin's children.
This Labor Day, the 26 million workers who work for federal contractors really have something to celebrate.
The RNC and the DNC present very different perspectives on Black Lives Matter and criminal justice reform.
Donald Trump gave his remarkable acceptance speech in a $60 million GOP fortress surrounded by a thousands of police in full riot gear.
Though the Kochs have indicated they are staying out of the presidential election their fingerprints are all over the Republican National Convention in Cleveland this week.
The American Dream is in trouble in cities like Cleveland, but RNC platform fails to speak to the issues.
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EMCORE has reached an agreement to sell its VCSEL-based product lines to Sumitomo Electric Device Innovations USA (SEDU). The deal, valued at $17 million (€12.9 million) includes EMCORE's parallel optical transceivers, active optical cables, and other VCSEL and photodiode components targeting applications in data centers and local area networks.
The assets to be sold include those that EMCORE acquired from Intel in 2008 – the move that got the company into datacom in the first place. But the datacom market never became a major focus: In fiscal year 2011, the VCSEL-based product lines contributed just 5% of the company's overall revenue, EMCORE says.
"The decision to sell the VCSEL-based product lines is strategic and market driven," stated Dr. Hong Hou, EMCORE's chief executive officer. "Our product and technology portfolio is strongly aligned to support current and future requirements in tunable, coherent high-speed transmission systems and next-generation broadband architectures."
He added: "The proceeds from the transaction significantly improve our balance sheet and the sale is expected to reduce the time to reach profitability. Along with the improved operating model, the transaction will benefit our customers as we focus our investment in telecom, broadband and specialty photonics products to remain industry leaders in those respective product lines in our fiber-optic business segment."
Telecom and broadband product lines remaining at EMCORE include tunable lasers and XFP modules, cable TV modules and transmitters, FTTx transceivers, indium-phosphide-based lasers, photodiodes, and modulators, video transport and specialty photonics products.
On the other side of the deal, SEDU anticipates that it will use the VCSEL product line to expand into a variety of computing and datacoms applications, including rack-to-rack, ganged serial links, logic-logic data links, board-to-board, and shelf-to-shelf requirements. SEDU also sees potential opportunities in consumer and automotive markets.
The deal is subject to certain closing conditions including US Government approval such as regulatory approval by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
SEDU says it is planning continue the VCSEL fab operations in Albuquerque, NM, but consolidate the enterprise engineering team currently residing in Newark, CA, to its operations in San Jose.
By Pauline Rigby
See Also:
Press release: EMCORE Corporation Announces $17 Million Sale of Assets for Its VCSEL-Based Product Lines
Light Reading: Emcore Gets Out of Datacom


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Mar 15, 2016
The powerful role of social media with @jillcastilla and @citizensedmond. It's all about the story and the relationships.
About Jill;
Jill Castilla led a 180-degree turnaround at Citizens Bank of Edmond and broke virtual radio silence through the power of social media. She was named "Most Admired CEOs", "Most Innovative CEOs in Banking", "Community Banker of the Year" and " Most Powerful Women in Banking" in 2015. To Jill, social media is the equivalent of going to "a million chamber of commerce events and shaking everyone's hand." Citizens Bank went from having no audience to over 40,000 views on YouTube and over 30,000 followers who engage with the bank through Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram with features on BloombergTV, TheStreet and all local TV and radio stations. Jill ranks #1 on ICBA's list of Twitter influencers.
You can subscribe to the podcast here via iTunes or Stitcher.
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John Siracusa is the creator of #BankSocial the first banking conference solely dedicated to content marketing and social media. He's the host of "The Bank On It Show," a banking and social media Podcast that is available on iTunes and Stitcher for download. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @JohnSiracusa for industry news and updates.


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- Essays on trust, social norms and integration
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- PhD thesis
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- Amsterdam School of Economics Research Institute (ASE-RI)
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This thesis investigates three topics at the intersection of behavioural and development economics, using a combination of experiments, econometric analysis and mathematical theory. The essays are borne out of topical questions with important policy implications. The first essay seeks to answer why some social norms that are inefficient - or even damaging - manage to persist for so long, and proposes solutions to break them down. The second essay explores the well-known phenomenon that countries with higher income inequality have lower trust, and asks: Does it matter whether the rich got there by hard work, through greed or just by being born lucky? The final essay provides insights into the social impact of refugee resettlement on locals in host communities, using a field experiment in a town in rural Australia. Together, the essays demonstrate that the rigorous scientific methods of modern economics can help to answer a range of important and relevant questions that affect both individuals and groups.
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- The Tinbergen Institute research series no. 689.
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Vodafone Qatar Q.S.C. Initial Public Offering subscription period to commence on 12 April 2009
Doha, 14 March, 2009: Vodafone Qatar Q.S.C., part of the Vodafone Group, the world's largest mobile network, confirmed today that it will commence its Initial Public Offering ("IPO") subscription period on 12 April 2009.
More details, specifically the IPO timetable, will be revealed on 15 March 2009, at a press conference hosted by Vodafone Qatar CEO Grahame Maher & Vodafone Group Plc Chairman Sir John Bond.
A public event is scheduled for Tuesday 17 March 2009, where potential investors will also have the opportunity to learn full details about Vodafone Qatar's IPO. The meeting, which will start at 6pm, will be held in the Vodafone marquee, located at the end of the Dhow boat jetty (on the Corniche, opposite the Emiri Diwan, Doha).


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Charles Wylie is a professional British seaman and an amateur dinghy and yacht sailor. He is the luckiest man on the planet, being husband to Jean, father of four, grandfather to nine and godfather to ten. Poetry is a hobby, together with sailing, chess, Scottish Country Dancing, languages, and a variety of other pursuits. He is tickled pink to have been headhunted at the age of 78. As a seaman he had visited all the continents in ships by the age of 21 at over 50 ports and had survived his destroyer being bombed in the Korean War when only just 17 years old. He attributes a reasonable command of the English language to his education at Taunton's Grammar School in Southampton, which set him up for life in four short years. He is particularly grateful to the Royal Navy for its having been a father figure and a source of immense pride for over 65 years. The navy promoted him 10 times, but because he started as a Boy Seaman that means he achieved only the modest rank of Commander (happy with that.) His naval friends (to whom he pays equal respect) range from Able Seamen to Admirals.
He is an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights, a Freeman of the City of London and a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute.
His poetry was written for himself (and occasionally for family or friends) and is published now after many years of friendly badgering by dear ones. Self-publishing through Smashwords was chosen because he is confident that no modern publisher would want to publish his generally old-fashioned rhyming and scanning verses.
Charles is a happy man, much blessed.
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I am sure this is the first poem ever published with me in it, so it gets 5 stars from me, of course!
But seriously, I love the way poetry flows from you. Like most of us, I am sure you think that your particular gifts are common to everyone, but I want to tell you that it is a special gift of yours; one which I am very glad to see has finally made it to be published.
Thank you very much for putting your personal writing 'out there' for us to read and enjoy more easily. The Lord continue to bless you, and may your latter end be more blessed than your beginning.
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A secret federal "no-fly" list of terrorist suspects has been used to stigmatize innocent citizens, the American Civil Liberties Union charged yesterday in a class-action lawsuit on behalf of seven individuals, reports the Washington Post. Each was stopped several times by airline and security personnel and extensively questioned, searched, and publicly singled out as posing a threat after being told their names were on the no-fly list, the suit said. They were allowed to board their flights after extensive efforts to prove they were not the same person as the suspect on the list. The passengers, all U.S. citizens, include a 74-year-old minister from Washington state, a 36-year-old U.S. Air Force master sergeant from Alaska, a 22-year-old student at Middlebury College in Vermont, a 34-year-old attorney in Illinois, a 51-year-old activist in Philadelphia and two ACLU employees.
The passengers said the government has not told them why their names are on the list nor provided a way to get their names removed. "I am not seeking any monetary damages, but a fair and transparent process to remove my name from the no-fly list," said Michelle Green, an Air Force sergeant who said she was humiliated in front of her supervisors when airline agents told her she could not get a boarding pass because she was on the list. "No innocent American should have to go through such a humiliating experience."
The Transportation Security Administration plans to use the list, along with other databases, as part of a new passenger-screening program called Computer-Assisted Passenger Pre-Screening System II, which is expected to begin later this year. The CAPPS II program aims to rate the risk posed by every airline passenger traveling through the United States. TSA spokesman Mark Hatfield said the passengers' frustrating experience demonstrated a need for the new system.
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Ukrainian PM Groysman to make two-day visit to Hungary
Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman is to make an official visit to Hungary on November 24-25 to meet with the senior leadership of the state.
This is reported by the Government portal.
"November 24-25, 2016, Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman will make an official visit to Hungary. He will meet with Hungarian President Janos Ader, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Hungarian Parliament Speaker Laszlo Kever," the press service informs.
The program of the visit provides for signing the bilateral documents.
In addition, the Ukrainian Prime Minister will speak at a business forum and get acquainted with the work of the National Instruments factory.
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I stayed at Ganesh house Homestay for 3 Nights and found the Homestay to be very good,The host were allways willing to help with any thing you were looking for as well as cooking a great breakfast like kerala style food , we really enjoyed samudra beach its just 4 minutes walking distance , any way i highly recommended ganesh house Anish [email protected]
Ganesh homestay is undoubtedly one of the best places to stay in Kovalam. The house is beautiful, well ventilated with many places to hang out, from the balconies to the terrace including the veranda, the garden and the porch that had a nice swing. The house has a beautiful garden with fruit trees all around it. All the kids / adults played frisbees in the garden. The house hosted about 13 of us very comfortably. The bathrooms were very clean which almost match the clean look and feel of an American bathroom. We were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the accommodation for the price we paid. The loving hosts made all the difference as they accommodated all of our requests and even helped arrange for a cook to cook all meals for us. We celebrated our family reunion in Kerala and every bit of it was worth it!
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We stayed in the Ganesh House from 2011.11.05 until 2011.11.10. We had a very hospitable family. The house is very cozy and clean, in the Indian style. The hosts are very attentive and helped us in all matters. At our request, they prepared a delicious breakfast in the style of Kerella. We were very satisfied and recommend to all Ganesh House


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Some people dream of owning a home and everything that acagencies it, while others are more suited to renting their living spaces. To help you decide which option might be right for you, the insurance experts at American Tri-Star Insurance San Diego offer a few comparisons between the two.
Do You Want the Ability to Customize Your Space?
If you want to make your home your personal canvas by painting your walls and switching out your laminate countertop for an artistic piece of granite, home ownership is the choice for you. As a homeowner, nobody can tell you what to do or not to do with your house. For rentals, your landlord decides what can be modified in the house, and a consultation with him or her is a must before any change is implemented.
Do You Want the Option to Leave Easily?
Home ownership reduces the flexibility to move since you have to sell the house to do so. However, a tenant can pack up his or her belongings with just a 30-day notice and move somewhere more preferable. Loss of a deposit is the worst-case scenario that can happen for a renter, but a homeowner who needs to move quickly may have to sell the house at a loss.
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Unless willing to pay for a professional, fixing a leaky faucet or any other maintenance and repairs have to be done by the homeowner when he or she takes over the house. Tenants only have to inform their landlord of an issue or report to a predetermined maintenance agency for their problems to be solved.
How Does Insurance Factor into the Equation?
Home insurance policies are designed to cover the contents and structures in a home as well as the liability that comes with being a homeowner. Renters insurance is meant to covers a tenant's personal belongings since the landlord's home insurance should cover damage to the actual home. Another major difference is that renters insurance is not required, but most lenders will require you to have home insurance in San Diego if you are financing your home.
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In honor of seeing A$AP Rocky performing last weekend at Bonnaroo, here are two pretty great remixes of his track "Wild for the Night." We didn't stay for his whole set on Sunday; it was a bit too crazy....as evidenced by the people hanging off the rafters (!!!)
These are equally as NSFW as the original; I've warned you....
First up is the DJ Hot Potato remix....You can also download this one here.
Next is the remix by DJ Kaotic -- a bit more chilled out; I like it a lot. If I find a download link for this one, I'll update....
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The idea to make a wall painting with characters from Astro Boy near Takadanobaba Station came from a member of the Takadanobaba West Shopping District Promotion Association. It took 4 years and a half to finalize the project, and in April 1998 the first mural painting was ready in Takadanobaba.
When the station was renovated in 2005 the painting was removed and it was restored 3 years later on its current location, under the elevated railway tracks on the Mejiro side. A second Astro Boy mural was added later on the Seibu side.
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NEWARK, N.J. — If anyone needs the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft, it is the New Jersey Devils.
After making the playoffs for 20 of 22 seasons, the Devils have fallen on hard times. They have missed the postseason for the last five years and they are coming off their worst season in nearly three decades.
In some ways, it's not surprising. After years of success that included three Stanley Cup championships and two other trips to the championship round, New Jersey ran into problems after going to the final in 2012.
The team was aging. It drafts were weak. High-scoring wing Zach Parise used free agency to sign with Minnesota after losing the Cup to the Kings. Forward Ilya Kovalchuk returned to play in Russia after the following season. There was a lack of scoring, a little less defense and little depth throughout the roster.
A team that knew how to make the postseason suddenly didn't have the assets to get there.
The Devils finished seven points out of a playoff spot in the lockout-shortened 2012-13 season. While they collected 88 points in 2013-14, Pete DeBoer's team missed the postseason by six points.
DeBoer was gone the following December after New Jersey started 12-17-7, and the team eventually finished 20 points out of a playoff position.
Ray Shero was hired as general manager in 2015 and picked John Hynes, the coach of the Penguins' top farm team, to run the Devils. The team exceeded expectations in 2015-16, posting a 38-36-8 mark and staying in contention until the final two months.
Despite the addition of Taylor Hall in an offseason trade, last season was a disaster. The team opened 9-3-3 then went 19-37-11 in finishing last in the Eastern Conference. New Jersey's 70 points were its fewest since 66 in 1988-89.
The Devils need help everywhere on the ice, particularly at center.
The problem with this year's draft, which begins Friday in Chicago, is that there seemingly is no franchise-changer on the board.
Shero is not saying who the Devils will take with the top pick, if they use it.
However, most experts think it will be either center Nolan Patrick of Brandon of the WHL or center Nico Hischier of Halifax of the QMJHL. Both fit into Shero's desire to have a fast team.
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Saturday, September 16, 2017
Where: Central Library, Rotary/Bankers Room
Contact: 905-688-6103 ext 211
Where Do Poets Get Their Ideas?
Ellen Jaffe, author of two poetry collections (Water Children and Skinny-Dipping with the Muse) will read and discuss some of her poems, demonstrating the vast and varied wellspring into which poets dip their pens. The seminar will include a writing exercise, enjoyable for beginners and experienced writers, which will allow participants to see for themselves how ideas and images develop. Copies of Ellen's books will also be available for purchase.
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Addiction is the cracked shells in an otherwise empty egg carton left in the fridge
It is the bed that can never hold enough sleep and suck enough whiskey out of the long stretches of sweat
Addiction is the floor stains that have been there over a week, sticking to bottoms of dirty socks
It reads like the same line in a book you keep repeating
making things like forgiveness seem like a far off destination you can't afford the ticket to
Addiction is the lie you tell the people who are often too close to see.
Or maybe not close enough.
For those that aren't addicted, yet love someone who is
it burns like a perpetually scraped knee
Kept with your heart and money behind lock and key.
It's within arm's reach of a shark tank that's sprung a leak.
It looses the ability to trust, to function, to breathe deeply and let go.
The feeling stops returning calls, showing up to parties, smiling about nothing while walking down the street
because there is not enough rest in the world for someone in the world who is trying to live so hard for one person,
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Photographic Workshop
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April 15 - 19, 2018: - Sunday (3pm) to Thursday (10am)
Great Smoky Mountain National Park and its surroundings will be the setting for this magnificent week of springtime, with the dogwoods coming into bloom and new life exploding into being all around us. The National Park is set in the midst of mountains, forests, lakes and streams. We plan to visit all of these during our week-long workshop.
Costs: $1195 - (Fee includes workshop only. Meals, lodging and transportation not included in cost)
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Highland Manor Inn - (800) 213-9462
7766 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway P.O. Box 242
Townsend, TN, 37882
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Driving conditions will consist of mainly paved roads. When possible we prefer that participants car pool with each other to help limit our impact and get to know each other.
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Moderate - This workshop does involve some hiking to arrive at certain shooting locations, while other shooting locations will be just beyond the parking lot. Even short hikes to streams and meadows can involve slippery, uneven terrain, so hiking boots are recommended. A standard liability release form will be required before departure.
The full balance is due 60 days prior to the start of the workshop.
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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad gave a half-hour interview to the BBC on Tuesday in which he discussed, among other things, just how much his government is cooperating with the United States and its anti-ISIS coalition.
Assad is a de facto ally of the Western powers that called him a war criminal and demanded his ouster not long ago–the other side of the war comprised of the Islamic State, its supporters, other Sunni jihadist groups, and allegedly "moderate" rebels whose alliances fall with neither Assad nor ISIS. But has that alliance against the Islamic State and other unsavory members of the Syrian resistance become official?
Is there coordination between Syria and American air forces through back channels?
No, said Assad, who insisted there was no "direct co-operation" or "dialogue" between Syria and the United States. He suggested that "third parties" from "Iraq and other countries" occasionally convey "general messages"–perhaps, as his interviewer Jeremy Bowen suggested, courtesy warnings about impending American air strikes on Syrian territory. He said Syria was warned before the American air campaign got under way, but "nothing tactical" is being shared.
The Syrian dictator did not express any conciliatory feelings toward his new de facto allies in the interview. He continues his habit of describing the entire Syrian resistance–from ISIS head-choppers to the "moderates" beloved of Western policymakers–as a pack of "terrorists," and therefore accused the United States of cooperating with terrorists. He leveled a similar complaint against Saudi Arabia, which he noted was the source of the extreme Wahhabi sect of Islam. He also complained about the anti-ISIS air campaign violating Syria's territorial integrity.
There is some grim humor to be found in watching Assad refuse to concede the smallest bit of personal error in the grim and horrifying recent history of Syria. Humility and self-criticism are no more a part of his verbal toolbox than any other authoritarian ruler. Thus, we have him comically describing his regime and its military as "fulfilling their duty toward the Syrian people" and rejecting the classification of Syria as a "failed state," even though hundreds of thousands of his people are dead–quite a few of them at his hands--and large chunks of his territory have been gobbled up by the Islamic State.
Even better is when Bowen tries to pin him down on an earlier "mistakes were made" comment about his violent response to early demonstrations against his rule, and Assad insists, in essence, that what he said was "anyone could make mistakes," but he personally did not. Authoritarians with gigantic egos do not admit to making mistakes.
Another thing Assad does not want to admit to is the indiscriminate use of "barrel bombs" against rebel positions, inflicting horrific collateral damage upon nearby civilians. The dictator even tried to make a joke of it, saying that maybe his army was using cooking pots for bombs instead of barrels.
The BBC relays a sharp response to this portion of the interview from British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond, who noted the Assad regime's use of such weapons is well-documented, and snapped that Assad is "deluded or lying when he says his military are not murdering hundreds of innocent civilians with the use of barrel bombs."
Interviewer Jeremy Bowen, who is the BBC's Middle East editor, said in a post-interview analysis that "the barrel bomb has become the most notorious weapon in the regime's arsenal," and that he had personally seen the results of such a detonation in Damascus several years ago. "It was a flippant response," he said of Assad's denial. "The mention of cooking pots was either callousness, an awkward attempt at humor, or a sign that Mr. Assad has become so disconnected from what is happening that he feels overwhelmed."
Assad did not seem very "overwhelmed" when callously defending his use of starvation tactics against insurgent forces, a practice that has caused a great deal of suffering among civilians in the targeted areas. All the true "civilians," he claimed, ran out of those towns and suburbs when "terrorists" and "militants" took over, so there aren't any true "civilians" left to suffer when food and medicine are cut off.
Assad sought to score a debate point against United Nations human-rights complaints by suggesting that, since areas under siege by his forces can still get their hands on munitions to fight back, they must be able to get food, too, so any starvation that might be occurring is not his fault. For an encore, he tried responding to a plea for mercy from a teacher whose school was shelled by the Syrian army by arguing that good leaders don't shell schools, and since Bashar al-Assad is a very good leader, he must not have shelled that school.
We've come a long way from President Obama's mumbling about chemical-weapons "red lines" and Syrian regime change. That was a long way from Hillary Clinton proclaiming Bashar al-Assad to be a great reformer, shortly before the Syrian uprising began.
Now that Assad's most effective military adversaries are the target of American bombing, coupled with ground actions from allied Kurdish forces, it is clear that eliminating him is currently not an option, and it almost sounds like he is fishing for more of that "great reformer" praise. He might even get it–if Clinton ends up in the White House. Democrats won't want to admit that the ultimate outcome of Obama's confused Syria policy was a murderous dictator kept more securely than ever upon his throne, thanks in part to American military action.


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Wednesday, June 14, 2006
9 Comments:
- kandis said...
Taylor Hicks - a hot bachelor?!?!
Yeah - maybe for the 12 year olds that are hanging on him in the picture.
- kandis said...
As far as Villegas. It's Camilo. He's a pro golfer.
Here's a pic of him. Not hot, I must say.
- Lena said...
Jason Statham?? Hello? Major oversight.
- TheIdleReceptionist said...
Does batchelor mean not in a relationship, or not in a marriage?
Because then we would have to say Zach Braff,
that guy with the afro and the GORGEOUS eyes on CSI,
Enrique Murciano from Without a Trace...
- Bea said...
Who are most of those guys-gimme some Statham-now!!!! lol
- said...
y'all, what's wrong with me then? 'cuz i am HOT for Taylor...what is it? he's sexy as hell to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- said...
OK maybe I know Bobby Deen because I watch too much Food Network, but he is soooooo cute and that Southern accent....just shoot me now!
Where can I find him?!
- Virenda said...
LOL. Well anon I now know who Bobby is and he's pretty cute althoughhhh I heard he's gay. ~wink~ Better go set him strait. (ahh puns)
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You can find Bobby Deen in Savannha,Georgia at The Lady and Sons , it is worth the trip!... not only is he cute but, a genuine,funny and lovable guy to boot.Bobby is truly one of a kind ! If you get the chance do hug him- he gives knock the breath out of you kind of hugs..
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The NANA Project #1 — Volumes 1 & 2
Today I'm pleased to announce first installment of the NANA Project, where Melinda Beasi (Tokidoki Daylight CSBG contributor), Michelle Smith (Blue Moon Reviews CSBG contributor), and I discuss one of our favorite shojo manga titles of all time. Each month I ask Melinda and Michelle questions about two volumes of NANA (no spoilers for later volumes!) and we discuss the two Nanas and their friends and lovers to our hearts' content.
Danielle: Okay, let's first explain how we were "introduced" to NANA and why it attracted our attention (i.e. Why do we love it so gosh darn much?!).
Michelle: I'm not actually sure when I first heard about NANA. Being a shojo fan, I'd paid attention to the debut of Shojo Beat and was collecting the graphic novels of most of the series published under that imprint, whether I was reading them or not. Finally, positive reviews compelled me to check NANA out. I didn't love everything about it initially—it took a while for me to appreciate Hachi as much as Nana—but by volume three I was hooked by the realism and the retrospective narration, a storytelling technique I will always adore.
Danielle: I had just start reading manga in the Spring of 2005 (and it was shojo manga that really hooked me) so I was very excited about the release of Shojo Beat that summer. The first chapter of NANA stunned me — it wasn't even a little bit like the other shojo titles I had read up to that point. It could make me laugh and then cry (or vice versa) within the span of a few panels. I loved the distinctive art, the smart writing with just a little bit of attitude, and the shocking "emotionalism" that somehow never felt over the top.
However, unlike Michelle, I really loved Nana K (i.e. Hachi). from the start. Nana O. seemed cold and remote to me, while Hachi seemed like a big, motor-mouthed sweetheart, who didn't have the first clue what "cool" was.
Melinda: I initially read about NANA in Jason Thompson's Manga: The Complete Guide and it sounded kind of interesting, but it took me forever to actually decide to pick it up. Finally, I was preparing for a business trip to Charlotte, NC and made a stop at Barnes & Noble to find manga to read on the plane. I hadn't thought of NANA at all going in, but as I was standing there, I recalled a review (of volume nine) by Johanna Draper Carlson that I had just read days before, and impulsively pulled the first three volumes off the shelf.
The first volume was a bit of a slow burn for me. Like Danielle, I loved Nana Komatsu right away, though my love was mainly anchored in the fact that I could identify with her *really* strongly (we share many of the same core strengths and weaknesses–especially the weaknesses) and immediately acquired a stake in her personal happiness. It was a bit jarring for me to suddenly switch to Nana Osaki's story just when I'd become invested in Hachi's, but I soon developed a fascination for her too, and I could relate to her intense career drive.
It was when the two of them finally met, however, that I really fell for the series. Their relationship was somehow the best love story I'd ever read, despite the multiple men in their lives vying for a spot as "love interest." I raced through the first three volumes on the plane to Charlotte and was pretty devastated that I didn't have more. I bought the next two volumes as soon as I got home.
Danielle: Does the first volume work for you as prologue to the series? Or did Yazawa play mad scientist a bit and just experiment with how these two random girls named Nana would interact if they ever happened to meet?
Melinda: I definitely see it as a prologue to the series. I think she was introducing her characters so that she could really begin the story she wanted to tell in volume two.
Michelle: I think it does work as a prologue, and in some ways, it really only makes sense if the story continues and we can see how these two girls with such different experiences and backgrounds would get along. I think, though, that I like it more now, retro spectively, than I did at first. It was intriguing enough to get me to move on to volume two, but it means more now that I know more about the characters.
Danielle: I completely agree with Michelle. Looking back however, it seems like Yazawa was really setting up an entire universe with Nana O.'s introductory chapter — it is a world so full you can see many hints of things happening just at the periphery of Nana's vision — while for me Hachi's story was really about an individual character's journey and development. In other words, to this day the stories feel very different to me emotionally.
Danielle: Okay, let's dish dirt on the first two volumes. Who did you like? Who left you cold? What relationships did you like best and why? What relationships confused you? What were your favorite moments?
Michelle: Like I mentioned before, Hachi hadn't really endeared herself to me by this point. I definitely admired Nana and her resolve not to let romance interfere with her musical goals. Rather than follow Ren to Tokyo and become the supportive woman, she stays behind to develop her own skills. I also appreciated that Shoji (Hachi's boyfriend) wasn't depicted in the idealized way prevalent in much shojo manga. He's actually a pretty regular guy, flaws and all.
My favorite moments are in volume 2, after Nana and Hachi meet. I'm particularly fond of the impromptu kitchen table concert Nana puts on at the end of the final chapter, but I like anything to do with decorating the apartment, building that iconic table, et cetera.
Danielle: On the Nana Crew side — Even though it seems like it is a good thing that Nana refuses to follow Ren to Tokyo, I've always felt that Nana, Ren and Yasu were thinking about the whole thing ass-backwards. Nana because she doesn't seem to believe in herself enough to tell Yasu and Ren where they can stick it. But I also haven't really forgiven Ren and Yasu for prioritizing Ren and his success with another band on the verge of making it big over Nana and Blast. Why is it is important for Ren to make to make it big but Nana is shit out of luck? Yasu lacks real conviction about his own music as far as I'm concerned, and Ren kind of just follows Yasu's vision of what is important. So I've got a bit of a grudge against Ren and Yasu since I've "sided" with Nana on this one — I feel like they've betrayed themselves and what they really believe in.
On the Hachi Crew side — I'm surprised by how many cracks appear between Hachi and Shoji from the instant she arrives in Tokyo. I think Michelle is completely right — Shoji is a very normal guy and behaves as such. In a shojo manga that makes him appear insensitive but in reality he tries as best he can to care for Hachi. Particularly since Hachi is extremely flighty in this volume, and she is clearly trying the patience of everyone around her…which is why she needs some fresh blood, right?
On the two Nanas meeting — Oh my, they are so adorable from the get go. Hachi falls head over heals in love right away (i.e. her history of instant infatuation!)…but I think it takes Nana a little longer to realize how much she "fits" with Hachi (most unlikely couple ever, right? And yet they are undeniably better together than apart).
Melinda: First of all, I wanted to echo everyone's sentiments about Shoji. Despite being a kind of dream guy to Hachi, he is *so* much just a regular guy, which is a perfect example of why this series feels so *real* from the very beginning. I was very fond of Shoji in the beginning, I think at least partly because he was able to appreciate what is charming about Hachi even in her most trying moments. This is probably also why I have more love for Kyosuke than I do for Jun, because she's so much harder on Hachi, *always*. I'm so unfair. Poor Jun.
I disliked Ren really early on because of the way he told Nana he was leaving. It felt so cold to me, and it took me a long time to get over that. I don't have a problem with the fact that he *did* leave, just the *way* he did it. It probably has at least some bearing on the fact that I've never been able to really root for their relationship. I disliked it from the start. My favorite of Nana's crew from the beginning was Nobu, and that hasn't changed either. 🙂 I don't share Danielle's issues with Yasu, though. I think his bond with Ren is incredibly deep (and rightly so) which creates a really serious conflict for him that persists throughout the story. I guess I have some sympathy for his position, so it makes it hard for me to hold a grudge. I think Yasu lacks *ambition* more than anything, and I don't really have a problem with that. He is not required to share Nana's desire to make it big with Blast if that's not what he desires for himself. Not everyone needs to be a superstar. And I don't even have a problem with him helping Ren leave, because I think that was okay for Ren to do, even if he had to break Nana's heart to do it. Still, it is easiest to love Nobu, who is able to pursue life with less baggage weighing him down. He is able to just *be* and go after things with a pure, uncomplicated heart. It makes him easy to love, and it makes it easy for him *to* love.
I love Nana to pieces, but I think she causes a lot of her own problems with her stubbornness and pride, and I can't blame other people for that. I mean… why is it more wrong for Ren to follow his ambition and leave than it is for Nana to stubbornly stick to *her* ambition and refuse to go with him? Both of them are more committed to their ambition than they are to each other, at least at this point in the story. This does not, however, change the fact that Ren behaves like a dick. 🙂
On the two Nanas… oh my *heart*. Poor Shoji, he really had no chance.
In conclusion: Nobu. 🙂
Danielle: Somehow Melinda's "Nobu. :)" seems like the perfect way to wrap up our first discussion of NANA. Join us next month when we tackle volumes 3 and 4!
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I like purple too - but I also like my own fur color! ;-)ReplyDelete
You would be gorgeous in any color, but are just purr-fect the way you are!ReplyDelete
Our mommy loves purple too and thinks you look meowvolous! We'll be back to add our art a little later. XO, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista JoReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks! Can't wait to see your art today :)Delete
- Anonymous4 October 2014 at 01:53
Weez like purrple too, but weez agwee yous a bootyful bwown. Gweat foto.ReplyDelete
Luv ya'
We like purple too. Fortunately for your bootiful furs, purple shows up really well for you.ReplyDelete
that IS super cool though, your whiskers look amazing!ReplyDelete
Ahtena! That is GORGEOUS!!! Mes LOVES purple (after all, mes is a lilac point) Mes thinks yous would make a good one (lilac tabby!)ReplyDelete
Athena, you're beautiful in purple. Mom wishes she had that idea but her creativity is a bit limited.ReplyDelete
Royal purple for a royal kitty!ReplyDelete
You're a purrfect purple!! Ellie and Allie are Lilac Points (like Nellie!!) and they love purple too.ReplyDelete
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You look good in purple, but we're glad you will change back into your beautiful brown tabby self again. :)ReplyDelete
Oh, purple is my favorite color too! You look amazing but it's good that it is only in the picture. Your real fur is so beautiful.ReplyDelete
Athena Purple is our favorite color too! We love how you look -- but then that is always fabulous!ReplyDelete
That looks cool! We think you would look good in any color, Athena.ReplyDelete
Whoa! Purple cat at night.ReplyDelete
Your purple prose is very poetic, Athena!! :) xoxReplyDelete
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"Our treatment methods are derived from one simple idea… keep the bugs where they belong, OUTSIDE!!!" - Brock Anderson
Austin, Texas (PRWEB) May 01, 2015
Spring is not the only thing in the air. Pests are now on the rise as spring comes into full bloom in Austin, TX. While the spring flowers that dot the surrounding Hill Country landscape draw tourists from all over the state and even the country, they also tend to attract some unwelcome guests — insects and pests. This is why BrockStar Pest Services is recognizing National Pest Management month and strengthening its commitment to protecting local homeowners and businesses from invasions of harmful pests. "At BrockStar, we assist our clients to realize the importance of pest management in your home or business. Our safe pest treatment methods are derived from one simple idea… keep the bugs where they belong, OUTSIDE!!!" says owner/operator Brock Anderson. "Our client's safety is our duty, and their satisfaction is our goal."
National Pest Management Month is recognized each April, providing an opportunity for pest management professionals to share their knowledge of pest prevention techniques with the public in an effort to protect their families and homes from pests.
While there is never really a down season when it comes to pest management in Austin, peak season is nearing as spring gets into full swing. BrockStar has released some valuable pest management tips that can help Austinites protect their homes and businesses from the swarms of spring and summer pests that tend to flock to the area, including stinging insects, flies, ants, termites, mosquitoes, and fleas.
BrockStar's Spring Pest Management Tips
1. Repair torn window screens to prevent flying insects from gaining access.
2. Seal openings and cracks in the exterior of the home using a silicone caulk.
3. Trim landscape plants and tree branches away from the home.
4. Repair loose mortar around the windows and foundation of the home.
5. Repair damaged roof shingles and fascia.
6. Check exterior faucets for leaks.
7. Clear clogged gutters and drains to prevent mosquitoes.
8. Conduct a thorough spring-cleaning.
9. Store recycled materials and trash in sealed containers.
10. Clean the recycling bin regularly to eliminate excess oils and sugars that could attract pests.
BrockStar advises homeowners and business owners to contact a pest management professional if they have any questions regarding how to protect their outdoor or indoor living spaces from pests.


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Trailblazer embarks on new chapter
Over the years, CVS Caremark has grown from a go-getting New England-based regional player to a nearly $100 billion pharmacy healthcare giant known for its vertically integrated pharmacy-PBM model via the 2007 acquisition of Caremark, its highly successful loyalty card program and its innovative beauty concepts.
Now, the industry trailblazer is embarking on a new chapter with a new leader at the helm and a keen eye on driving medication adherence, curbing rising healthcare costs and improving the health outcomes of its patients nationwide with its far-reaching store network and arsenal of products and services.
Larry Merlo took the reigns as CEO on March 1, becoming CVS' fourth CEO in the company's history. Tom Ryan retired as CEO after spending 36 years with the company, and had remained nonexecutive chairman until the company's annual meeting of shareholders in May.
The decision to select Merlo as the new CEO came as little surprise, as he has played a key role in the evolution of the company and has an impressive track record of integrating major acquisitions. Under Merlo's leadership, CVS completed some of the most successful acquisitions in the history of retail pharmacy — including Longs Drug stores, Osco/Sav-on, Eckerd and Revco — and delivered significant organic growth in major markets across the country.
Merlo has indicated that under his watch three things will define the company's future success:
Flawless execution of its strategy, which is lowering healthcare costs while improving the health of its consumers and leveraging its integrated pharmacy services model;
Stressing more cross-functional thinking and action across the company, producing even higher levels of customer service; and
Enhancing value for all of its shareholders in ways such as improving dividend payouts and share repurchases.
"We certainly have the right assets in place to continue to be a very successful company for years to come, and that is a real credit to [Tom Ryan's] vision of the future of pharmacy health care. Throughout his tenure, Tom has built a culture that is focused on innovation, customer service and flawless execution, and I certainly look forward to building upon his legacy," Merlo told analysts in February.
Merlo has clearly hit the ground running, quickly extinguishing conjecture in the marketplace of potential plans to split up the company, outlining a five-point plan for PBM profit improvement and emphasizing the company's ability to "effectively compete" in the PBM industry.
Year 2011 is slated to be the year the company will break trends on top-line growth in the PBM, and 2012 is expected to be the year it breaks trends on profit growth.
"There are many reasons for optimism about our PBM's long-term prospects, starting with its performance in 2012. First and foremost, 2012 is expected to be the strongest year in generic [drug] launch history. … Second, the streamlining benefits will begin to outweigh our investment costs; third, we will see a ramp in accretion from the Aetna contract; fourth, we anticipate continued growth in both specialty and the Medicare Part D businesses; and fifth, our focus on client service and satisfaction, along with our innovative products and services, will provide continued momentum in renewal and new sales success," Merlo told analysts during February's conference call.
Furthermore, CVS Caremark's acquisition of the Medicare Part D business of Universal American not only more than doubles the size of CVS Caremark's Medicare Part D program, but the move came just as the first baby boomers turned 65 years old.
MinuteClinic, which by 2015 is estimated to operate about 1,060 clinics in 100 markets, also will take on added significance going forward as 32 million uninsured gain coverage beginning in 2014, amid an ongoing primary care physician shortage.
Aside from expanding its footprint and scope of service — through such offerings as its monitoring services for patients with diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and asthma — MinuteClinic also is forming a number of strategic affiliations with health systems to enhance the high-quality, affordable healthcare services provided to patients and communities across the country.
However, that's not to say that the front of the store is not of great importance, as evidenced by the continued focus on and success of CVS' ExtraCare loyalty program, which has been expanded with the new ExtraCare Beauty Club; the rollout of a new store brand called Just the Basics; the completion of more than 200 Urban remodels in the past year; and the implementation of the expanded consumables planogram in about 4,000 stores.
Charged with integrating all the company's capabilities in branding, communications, healthcare-reform strategy, etc., to forge even stronger partnerships and further improve pharmacy care delivery is ExtraCare loyalty program architect Helena Foulkes, who was recently named EVP and chief healthcare strategy and marketing officer.
Clearly, Ryan's retirement earlier this year marked not an end of an era, but rather the beginning of a new chapter for the Woonsocket, R.I.-based powerhouse.
Sephora glams up newest NYC locale
NEW YORK — New York City's Meatpacking District is now the home of Sephora's 16th Manhattan location — a stunning beauty destination that opened in mid-September and incorporates innovative design, state-of-the-art services and exclusive brands.
Nestled on the corner of W. 13th Street and Ninth Avenue, Sephora occupies a building that typifies the area's iconic architecture, with an interior that features sleek, modern design. Updated fixtures and an open, flowing layout allow for easy navigation of key product areas, including skin care, nail, fragrance and color, as well as the Sephora Collection 2.0 display, which features a vibrant wall of color, a unique fixture dedicated to brushes and complexion stations to simplify finding the perfect foundation. It also marks the first Sephora in the nation to feature a completely mobile checkout.
Shoppers also can indulge in the Beauty Art Studio, a destination for mastering any new beauty look. Each station features ultra-modern glass, chrome and black fixtures with LED screens and enhanced lighting for a luxurious experience. Services to choose from include Treat & Conceal, Beautiful Skin and Faux Lash Express Services.
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Reports: ONDCP deputy director advocates Rx-only for PSE
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The debate on the prescription status of pseudoephedrine in the state of Kentucky heated up last week as the deputy director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Benjamin Tucker on Wednesday told Kentucky lawmakers that they should mandate PSE to Rx-only status, according to reports.
Tucker last week was the keynote speaker at the Kentucky Drug Summit, part of the Kentucky League of Cities annual convention, and headlined a panel of federal, state and local experts to examine pill mills, meth labs and prescription drug abuse.
Kentucky considered legislation in 2011 that would require a doctor's prescription for medicines containing pseudoephedrine, KLC reported. "After debate over limiting access to popular medicines used to combat colds and allergies, a compromise was offered that would generally require prescriptions to buy the medications, but pharmacists also could dispense them to those obviously suffering from colds and allergies," KLC wrote in a 2011 legislative update published by the group. "Ultimately, the legislation and amendments offered died in session. It is very likely this bill will reappear in 2012."
On Friday, the Consumer Healthcare Products Association offered another solution to members of the Kentucky General Assembly — adopt the Meth Offender Registry Block List, a tool that would block convicted meth offenders from purchasing medicines containing pseudoephedrine without a doctor's prescription.
A 2010 draft report from the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission estimated that the system would block 5,500 known criminals from purchasing medicines containing PSE, CHPA noted.
"Implementing the Meth Offender Registry Block List, which will soon be in use in Tennessee, will strike right at the heart of the problem — the criminal meth cook," stated Carlos Gutierrez, director of state government relations for CHPA. "There is no need to unfairly punish law-abiding consumers when we have an option to block the criminals whom we know are committing the crimes."
"CHPA remains opposed to the proposed prescription mandate for legal, FDA-approved cold and allergy medicines containing pseudoephedrine," Gutierrez said.
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Appearing on the lining of your nose, nasal polyps are the soft and small tumors which grow singly or clusters. These annoying polyps are created by the storage of fluid built up in nose cells when your nose gets inflamed. In small size, nasal polyps are totally harmless and cause you no problem. However, when they become bigger due to getting inflamed because of various reasons such as viral or bacterial inflammation, fungus, infections or sinusitis, the airways in your nose may be stuck, resulting in a lot of problems like mouth breathe difficulties, smell loss, nose discomfort, or even more serious like nasal stuffiness, running nose, nasal drainage, snoring or even headaches.
Causes of Nasal Polyps
Before discussing how to treat nasal polyps, we would like to mention the causes of this annoying problem. There are many: smell allergy sensitivity, cystic fibrosis, hay fever, asthma, chronic sinus infections or a syndrome called Churg-Strauss. In spite of being difficult to be solved completely, the problem of nasal polyps is not a hard question to our modern medicine.
Home Remedies for Nasal Poyps
By carrying out some small surgeries or applying some antifungal medications or steroid injections, nasal polyps can be removed safely. However, if coming to a hospital or interfering your body with harsh medical methods is not convenient for you, we suggest that you try some of the following natural remedies which you can easily apply at home to treat nasal polyps.
- Oranges
Well-known as a rich source of vitamin C, orange is a superfood for treating nasal polyps. Vitamin C in orange is effective for eliminating bad free radicals in your sinus or nose cavities; therefore it helps to improve the immune system of your body. Moreover, the high content of bioflavonoids in oranges supports well in conditioning the health and stable working of nasal tissues by decreasing the nasal polyps in the nose. Besides, this special compound in orange also helps to ease a lot of other normal diseases in your nose.
- Pineapple
Being the favorite fruit of many people, pineapple with the sweet and delicious taste is always one of the best choices for dessert fruits after meals. However, a lot of people will be surprised knowing that pineapple could also be considerably effective in treating nasal polyps. Similar to oranges, pineapple is also a rich source of vitamin C which is good for easing nose diseases as mentioned above. Additionally, pineapple contains bromelain, a special type of enzyme which performs well in solving a lot of health problems. Scientists successfully proved the role of this enzyme in reducing swelling and inflammation of nose and sinus cells. The only worry for you is that most of bromelain content is in the stem of pineapple, and this part is not the good edible part in this fruit.
- Tea tree oil
Another effective remedy for nasal polyps we would like to recommend is tea tree oil. If you are a regular follower of healthcare articles, this essential oil is not something unfamiliar. Well-known for owning the ability of treating various health problems, tea tree oil is totally a good idea to fight against nasal polyps. Containing great properties of antifungal, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, tea tree oil performs well in relieving symptoms of nasal polyps and reducing the swelling caused by serious condition of this disease.
- Turmeric
Acting as one of the best healing ability, turmeric is considered as one of the best remedies for treating nasal polyps. Deserving to its fame, turmeric is capable of curing and healing a lot of symptoms caused by this disease. Containing great properties of antioxidant and anti-inflammation, turmeric is the skillful fighter against the infections of nasal polyps. Moreover, working well as a natural decongestant, turmeric is also effective in reducing the swelling considerably. Also containing curcumin, a great compound which acts perfectly as a painkiller, turmeric is the wonderful choice for easing you from discomfort nasal polyps.
- Garlic
Another natural remedy for nasal polyps we would like to recommend here is garlic. This herb is also well-known for treating a lot of health problems including our discussing issue. Containing high antibacterial and anti-fungal properties, garlic is one of the best evaluated cures to a lot of chronic ailments. Stimulating the nasal glands, allowing the mucous to flow and preventing the infections causing the nasal polyps to grow, garlic acts perfectly as a brave and all-sided guardian.
- Horseradish
In contrast with its strange name, horseradish does not disappoint anyone with the perfect role in the fight against nasal polyps. This special vegetable contains a high content of sulfur which supplies your body with critical amount of antibacterial and antibiotic properties to prevent the nasal congestion while reducing the polyps as well.
- Ginger
The last remedy we would like to suggest you with the high use in treating nasal polyps is also a well-known herb and indispensable ingredient in your kitchen. It is ginger. Possessing great antifungal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, ginger works as a wonderful defender to your body from the symptoms of nasal polyps as swelling, snoring or running nose. Consuming ginger regularly is also a good way to improve your immune system in a short time, which contributes much in the process of protecting yourself from nasal polyps. In addition to treating nasal polyps, ginger is also one of the most natural remedies for postnasal drip as well.
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This article is written by Ashley Bennet, She has worked and trained in the field of Nutrition and Health for over 3 years, consistently providing people with useful information about nutrition as well as helping them with their common health problems.


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World Cup concert attracts 8.5 mil viewers
Shakira, Black Eyed Peas perform at kickoff eventThe World Cup opening concert in Soweto attracted nearly 8.5 million television viewers in South Africa, the highest for an entertainment event in recent history, a survey showed on Friday.
Thousands of people rocked Orlando Stadium in South Africa's biggest township on Thursday, to sing at the first World Cup concert on the eve of the world's most watched sporting event.
The concert was broadcast live around the world, and stars included Alicia Keys, Angelique Kidjo and Vusi Mahlasela. Colombian pop star Shakira sang the official World Cup anthem "Waka Waka (This time for Africa)" with South African group Freshly Ground.
"Data showed that peak viewing for the concert topped out at just under 8.5 million South African viewers, with an average of just over 6.7 million viewers on (national broadcaster) SABC 1 and (private TV station) SuperSport 3 combined," research company Nielsen said in a statement.
"Few events in recent years have managed to achieve these kinds of local audience figures," Nielsen managing director Chris Eyre said.
The statement said the only special event broadcasts to come close to the viewing of the concert on the eve of the first World Cup match included the 2008 South African Music Awards with nearly 5 million viewers.
The August 2009 screening of a 30th anniversary celebration for Michael Jackson saw 3.88 million television viewers in South Africa tuned in.