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This Week in Fashion: Eric Dane at Kiehl's Grand Opening, Heliotrope Celebrates 1 Year, Custom Suiting from PDX + Mad Summer Sales
1. The Return of Summer Party at Cary.Lane (560 Laguna St.), Friday June 17, 8pm-11pm.
Celebrate summer with the launch of Cary Lane's private label menswear, 30% off all merch and one badass party. Enjoy free drinks and appetizers from nearby joints, music from DJ Corey Sleazemore, artwork by Melanie Eusebio, and tons of $1 raffle prizes (drawing at 10:30pm sharp!). We recommend wearing that hot new get-up you've been waiting to bring out -- it's time to see and be seen.
2. Kiehl's Grand Opening Party & Fashion Benefit with Eric Dane at Kiehl's (971 Fillmore St.), Saturday June 18, 12:30pm - 1:30pm.
Dr. McSteamy himself, Eric Dane, a SF native, and his wife, actress Rebecca Gayheart, will host the Kiehl's Since 1851 Fillmore St. store opening this Saturday. Kiehl's US President, Chris Salgrado, will arrive to this already hot photo-op via motorcycle, accompanied by a hardcore pack of SF bikers, naturally. In honor of Dane and the store launch, Kiehl's is donating $10,000 to the Homeless Prenatal Program, a local charity working to beat childhood poverty. Bonus: the first 160 people (get there early!) will receive a free Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser. And if you're a true last-minute gifter, stock up on some Facial Fuel for dear ol' dad.
Dog Social Hours: Where Dogs Can Hang Out with Dog Friends
San Francisco's obsessed with dogs. If you're lucky enough to own one, you know how important it is for pups to be able to hang out with other pups without things getting weird. Play dates aside, here are some doggie social hours worth both you and your dog's time.
Morocco's Miracle Oil: Don't Knock It Till You've Tried It
We've already jumped on the minerals, acai berry, ojon nuts and mega mushroom bandwagons. Does Morocco's argan oil live up to all it's hype?
Popularly known as the brand MoroccanOil used in hair treatments at select salons and quite hard to find on retail shelves, argan oil is quickly absorbed promoting the healing of acne and severe dry skin, in addition to making your hair shine instantly without feeling greasy.
Kiehl's and the Sundance Channel Screen Eco Trip
Part of a series of special events to inspire patrons to rethink waste in their everyday lives, Kiehl's and the Sundance Channel have partnered to host a screening of ECO TRIP, featuring eco adventurer David de Rothschild. The new eight-part original series aims to spread the word about the environmental impact each of us has on a daily basis. The show explores the origins of common everyday products, investigating items from paper napkins to cell phones, and follows their life cycle from creation to disposal, revealing the environmental, social and health effects along the way. David de Rothschild will host the kickoff event followed by a Q&A session at the Kiehl's San Francisco store.


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Goldman Sachs cutting jobs
One thing about layoffs is that they certainly provide an opportunity for bank managers to cull their weakest performers.
On Wall Street, the notion that banks should clean house to the tune of 5 percent or more at least once a year has never been controversial. Sometimes, such culling aligns with layoffs and sometimes they don't. Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) is set to pare some jobs, notably in sales and trading, according to Reuters.
"Equities trading will likely see cuts bigger than 5 percent, while fixed-income trading, which took big hits last year and has had better volumes, will likely see cuts of less than 5 percent, the sources said. The number of shares traded on major U.S. exchanges this year is down 7.2 percent. It is unclear whether the cuts in totality will be larger than Goldman's typical 5 percent culling across the firm," the article noted.
If one had to guess, they might do well to guess that the bank will take a conservative approach and perhaps lay off more than usual. The reality is that the trading environment will remain unstable for a while, and no one is looking to cash equities as a big revenue source.
Secular trends are all portending a tougher job market over the next few years in this market. At the same time, the need to hike returns isn't getting any less intense.
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Merv Krakau's (pronounced CROAK-er) bulldog aggressiveness at defensive end made him one of the finest defensive players in the history of the Cyclone football program and helped him become one of the top defensive players in the NFL in the 1970s.
Krakau, a native of Guthrie Center, Iowa, started receiving attention for his exploits on the gridiron when he was moved to defensive end by ISU head coach Johnny Majors late in his sophomore season in 1970. At 6-3, 230 pounds, Krakau had the size and toughness to be a successful end. In 1971, Krakau registered 87 tackles, including six for loss, as ISU earned its first-ever trip to a bowl game with a Sun Bowl appearance. Krakau entered his senior season in 1972 as the team's defensive leader. He did not disappoint, racking up 90 tackles while throwing enemy ball carriers for 88 yards in losses. He also had seven knocked-down passes and recovered three fumbles. Krakau showed the nation his outstanding ability against the third-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers in one of the most memorable games in school history. Krakau registered 11 tackles, two sacks, caused and recovered two fumbles, as the Cyclones ended NU's 24-game Big Eight winning streak with a 23-23 tie. Krakau was named Big Eight Player of the Week and national lineman of the week for his outstanding play.
Krakau garnered first-team all-Big Eight accolades and was named a third-team All-American after pacing the Cyclones to the Liberty Bowl in his senior campaign. He was the first Cyclone on the defensive side of the ball to attain All-America status.
Krakau waited until the 14th round of the 1973 NFL Draft when the Buffalo Bills selected him. Bills head coach Lou Saban had noticed his skills in the Senior Bowl. Despite his late draft selection, Krakau made the Bills' roster and impressed the coaches enough to earn the opening day start after switching to linebacker. Krakau played six seasons in the NFL for the Bills and New England Patriots. In 1976, Krakau started every game for Buffalo, leading the team in tackles (132) and recovering six fumbles.
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December 8, 2004
April 9, 1938-Nov. 20, 2004
Darrel V. Arndt, 66, of Borrego Springs died Nov. 20. He was born in Pennsylvania and was a machinist. He served in the Air Force.
He is survived by his brother, Norman of La Jolla.
No services were planned.
Inurnment: 9 a.m. tomorrow, Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, Point Loma.
Arrangements: Neptune Society.
April 26, 1914-Nov. 29, 2004
Doris Gauvain Beauchamp, 90, of San Diego died Nov. 29. She was born in Lynn, Mass., and was a licensed vocational nurse.
Survivors include her daughter, Arlene of El Cajon; stepdaughter, Ruth Hurt of Memphis, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and 23 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. tomorrow, with rosary at 7 p.m., Lakeside-Santee Funeral Chapel, 9840 Maine Ave., Lakeside.
Services: noon Sunday, Immaculate Conception Church, Sycuan Indian Reservation.
A scattering of ashes at sea was planned.
Dec. 18, 1914-Dec. 3, 2004
Remy Belda, 89, of National City died Friday. She was born in the Philippines and was a teacher in the public school system.
Survivors include her husband, Jose; daughters, Marian Corbin and Muriel Cenal of San Diego, Jane Serrano of Arizona and Hedy Crowley of Australia; sons, Chilton and Aurthur Literal of the Philippines; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Services: 9 a.m. today, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 410 W. 18th St., San Diego.
Entombment: after services, Cypress View Mausoleum, 3953 Imperial Ave., San Diego.
June 29, 1927-Nov. 30, 2004
Charlie Thomas Bradford, 77, of Lakeside died Nov. 30. He was born in Steele, Mo., and was an electrical maintenance supervisor for NASSCO. He served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; daughters, Cynthia Cutler of Missouri and Peggy Miller of Corona; sons, Peter of Los Angeles and Charles of Santee; and stepdaughter, Nona McAlister of Lakeside.
Private services were held.
Interment: El Camino Memorial Park, 5600 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego.
Aug. 16, 1911-Nov. 10, 2004
Grace V. Butler, 93, of San Diego died Nov. 10. She was born in Oakland and was a homemaker.
Survivors include her sons, Daniel of Del Mar and Richard of La Quinta; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Donations: American Cancer Society, 2655 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92108.
Arrangements: Telophase Cremation Society.
July 7, 1913-Dec. 2, 2004
Lois Mildred Doran, 91, of San Diego died Thursday. She was born in Morrison, Okla., and was a classified advertisement writer for The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Survivors include her sons, Robert Jr., Michael, Dennis and Jeffrey; stepdaughters, Samantha Cameron, Carolyn Brickell and Jennifer Steele; stepson, Brooks Thomas; sister, Neva Beard; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Little Chapel of the Roses, Glen Abbey Mortuary, 3838 Bonita Road, Bonita.
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UK's Hague warns Israel of acting out, says 'would discourage anybody from taking any steps to undermine agreement'. Hezbollah: 'Deal is major victory for Iran, defeat for enemies'
Published: 11.25.13, 19:44 / Israel News
Britain's Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Monday that Israel should avoid taking any action that would undermine the interim nuclear agreement reached between Iran and world powers.
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Urging world leaders to give the interim deal a chance, Hague said it was important to try to understand those who opposed the agreement. But he urged Israel and others to confine their criticism to rhetoric.
"We would discourage anybody in the world, including Israel, from taking any steps that would undermine this agreement and we will make that very clear to all concerned," Hague told parliament.
Hague, who gave an update on the nuclear talks in Geneva, added he had not seen any signs that any country opposed to the agreement
The British top diplomat said however that he understood why Israel and Saudi Arabia are concerned with the deal. "They do all have very legitimate concerns about Iran's nuclear program and it's not surprising that people will be skeptical about any agreement. After all, Iran also has a history of not revealing the truth about its nuclear program to the rest of the world."
Hague added that "this is the first time that Iran has entered into an agreement with other nations, with the international community, about what to do about its nuclear program." Prime Minister David Cameron said the deal was an "important first step" and "demonstrates how persistent diplomacy and tough sanctions can together help us to advance our national interest".
However, Israel is not the sole protester to the deal. The British Telegraph quoted Nawaf Obaid, a senior advisor to the Saudi royal family, as accusing its Western allies of deceiving the oil rich kingdom in striking the nuclear accord with Iran and said Riyadh would follow an independent foreign policy.
Obaid said that while Saudi Arabia knew that the US was talking directly to Iran through a channel in the Gulf state of Oman, Washington had not directly briefed its ally. "We were lied to, things were hidden from us," he said. "The problem is not with the deal struck in Geneva but how it was done."
Obaid suggested in his remarks a possible Saudi attack when claiming Riyadh is determined to reinforce its policy and to be more active in the future by running an independent foreign policy. He denied any cooperation with Israel and said that until the Palestinians have a state, Saudi Arabia will not work with Israel. He also stressed that Saudi Arabia will continue to reject to any Iranian involvement in Syria.
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on Monday hailed a nuclear deal between its patron Iran and world powers as "a major victory" for Tehran. "What was achieved through this agreement is a major victory for Iran and to all the people of the region and it is a defeat for the enemies of these people," Hezbollah said in a statement. "(It is) a model victory and world class achievement which the Islamic state adds to its record which shines with victories and achievements."


text: Hackers slam TV industry over lack of open data Technology 02 April 12 by Duncan Geere A television hack day on a yacht in the harbour at Cannes was stymied by a lack of data for the hackers to play around with.The MIPCube conference weekend asked developers to spend 36 hours building apps based on TV content, just like the multiple music hack days that have taken place around the world. However, unlike in the music industry where multiple websites, services and labels offer up open data through APIs, the TV industry's data is locked up tight and inaccessible.One developer, Syd Lawrence, said during the presentation session: "The data coming out of broadcasters is shit. There is no data from your industry out there that we can actually play around with. I honestly think you should start to change that." He added: "You have companies charging for TV listings. In my eyes, TV listings would be a good thing to put out there to get people watching your shows. Apparently, you would rather charge for them."In a final verbal assault, Lawrence said: "Radio is so far ahead of TV. If you work in TV and are to do with the data, just think that radio is beating you! That's all you need to know."However, the session wasn't entirely in vain. Lawrence created a hack using an undocumented API from Zeebox that shows what percentage of users are watching specific shows in the UK, and Aral Balkan hacked a Kinect sensor to allow users to reach out their hands and " grab" screenshots from television. You can see that in action in the video embedded in this post.Finally, Lawrence Job and John Lyons built Dev TV -- a hack for the deaf that vibrates a phone when words like "boom" are used in the text of a TV show's subtitles.You can see the full listing of projects created at the event by heading over to its website. Image credit: Shutterstock Edited by Olivia Solon Latest on wired.co.uk


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Vintage Blazer, complete with buttons and badges - $65
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Grey Structured Minidress - $30
Two-tone Houndstooth and Black Blazer - $40
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just bought that sweet snakeskin shirt! I love blog sales! good luck on making your rent this month :)
The chanel shoes !! what a great find ! Timeless !!
Very nice, thanks for sharing.
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Good luck with the sale! I'm selling a lot of things on ebay.. again. Aaah, the suspense.
Nooo why are you selling the grey minidress?? It looks so good on you! As does the rest, but this grey minidress in particular! :-)
I'm having a similar reaction to above -why are you getting rid of the two-tone blazer? You look great in it! I feel all sad on your behalf because I loved that outfit pic.
But I shouldnt be telling you what to do so I will shut up now. zip.
Isa, that's a great idea, your "garage" sale. Good luck with it.
sorry if I'm missing something -- what's the link to your etsy shop?
Amazing blog ! ; )
I love your style and shoes are the best ;d
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In an interview with Kay Burley the PM has just confirmed that Osborne is not going to be reshuffled. Apparently he's "not going anywhere". Shocker…
As for Hunt, it was more measured. His lack of clear answer would point to a move for Hunt. Dave was very evasive and pointedly refused to back the Culture Secretary. His whole department could be scrapped…
Turns out George isn't heading for a fall, yet…
The Guidogram round-up of the week is going out shortly.
Thousands of Westminster insiders read the Guidogram, everyone from Downing Street insiders to Fleet Street never miss it. This week has seen Boris Mania sweep London, while there was a small victory in the twitter spoof case and some unpleasant reading for Wandsworth Tories. Don't miss out.
Join the conspiracy and become a subscriber to the Guidogram, free, to keep in the loop. You're either in front of Guido, or behind…
Read the email sent to News International staff this afternoon…
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This hit the inboxes of News International hacks this afternoon:
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Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 3:04:45 PM
To: Technology Notifications
Subject: Internet TV: Advice and Guidance
Demand for watching Olympic coverage via the internet has reached unprecedented levels, to such an extent that News International's internet bandwidth is frequently reaching its maximum capacity.
This impacts network and system performance for All News International staff.
In avoid this impact, whilst still keeping up-to-date with The Games, *TMS and Dublin staff can request access to IPTV.
If your request is approved by your Line Manager then the IPTV application will be deployed to your desktop allowing you to watch a full range of digital channels including Sky and BBC.
*At present IPTV is only available to staff located at the following locations: TMS and Dublin.
Requesting IPTV
Login to http://MyNIServiceDesk.co.uk and complete the IPTV (Internet TV) Request form
Use your Chatter username/password to access MyNIServiceDesk
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Guido presumes the Times, Sunday Times and Sun will stop running those Olympic work-place productivity stories then?
Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, told a press conference following the meeting of the ECB Governing Council in Frankfurt this afternoon that "the euro is irreversible". Asked by the media what he meant by that he exclaimed to much laughter "It stays, it stays, it stays. It's pointless to bet against the euro, it's pointless to go short on the euro." From the beginning of the press conference to the end the € fell 200 pips against the $, so he was proved factually incorrect before he even finished speaking.
At the end of the press conference Spanish yields were back over 7%, capital flowed into German bunds as a safe haven, trading in Italian bank stocks was halted, the euro had pointedly rewarded those who were short and bet against it, costing the ECB a lot of credibility. Spain has now been told it will, like Greece, have to formally ask for a bailout on austere German terms. The can has been kicked down the road again, the end of the road however is in sight…
Trinity Mirror have released their latest profits.
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Sly Bailey might have only been shown the door by Trinity Mirror two weeks ago but there is already reason to celebrate as the newspaper group reported a rise in profits this morning. The Mirror's parent company made a pre-tax profit of £35 million in the last six months, up 21% year-on-year. The improvement has been attributed to a wave of cost-cutting measures implemented by Trinity Mirror bosses over the last few months.
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Some clans are made up of people who know each other outside of the game, while others are made up of people who meet each other through the in-game chat channels. A few clans accept all applicants.
A social adventurer is you!
This category is only for downloadable programs designed to interface with the Kingdom of Loathing online role-playing game.While Kingdom of Loathing is designed to be played through a standard web browser, tools have been developed to automate repetitive actions, search the Mall for bargains, sell buffs (temporary effects improving a character or affecting gameplay) to other players, or customize the user interface.
An automated adventurer is you!
This category is for announcements of upcoming player gatherings, and pictures/stories from gatherings that have already happened.
A social adventurer is you!
This category is for reviews of Kingdom of Loathing by people or publications who have reviewed a wide variety of games and/or websites. Pages by players discussing the game outside the context of a formal review should be listed in the parent category.Various online and print magazines have expressed their own opinions about Kingdom of Loathing, using various criteria.
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Europe to the rescue – again
A nudge from a supporter reminds me that I have failed to comment on an important development in Europe about our sharing the private data of people in the EU with authorities in the USA.
The European Parliament recently rejected an agreement with the United States on sharing bank data, effectively snubbing appeals from Washington for help in counter-terrorism investigations.
A nine-month interim agreement with the USA to share data went into force provisionally at the start of the month, but some in the EU Parliament opposed it on the grounds that it failed to protect the privacy of EU citizens and Washington will now have to seek other ways to access information on money transfers in Europe.
This is great news. Details of our financial transactions are private and should never be shared with other countries. Finally someone is standing up to the disproportionate invasions of privacy and freedom which bureaucrats try to justify in the name of counter-terrorism.
I also note that this is not the first occasion in recent times that British people have been dependant on Europe to defend our liberties. The British government and courts were wrong on defendants being convicted on the evidence of absent witnesses, and the European Court was right. The British government and courts were wrong on the retention of DNA samples from innocent people, and the European Court was right. The British government and courts were wrong on random stop and search, and the European Court was right.
I for one despair of us being dependent on a Court and a Parliament which have grown from a very different jurisprudential and cultural tradition to protect our rights, and for those with a sense of British liberty and freedom it feels rather shameful, doesn't it?
By Alex Deane
Hat tip: SS
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FaustiesBlog19th February 2010
Might the EU 'elite' be more concerned about their own shady transactions coming to light?
I can't be anything but cynical about the motives of the EU.
LeChiffre19th February 2010
When Alex mentions the European Court he mentions the European Court of Human Rights which is not an EU institution. In the ECtHR the illiberal policies of the UK government are repeatedly found to be wrong. The ECtHR is an institution of the Council of Europe, which includes as full members such longstanding beacons of liberty and human rights such as Azerbaijan. I agree with Alex: the rulings are an embarrassment for the UK; but the UK has only itself to blame, while we blush.
utopia7620th February 2010
Its ironic that the European Parliament could only vote on this issue as the result of the Lisbon treaty. The treaty has actually given the Parliament a final say on decisions that were previously decided by the council of ministers.


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Author:Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
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Percy Bysshe Shelley.
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- Mounseer Nongtongpaw (1808), a poem once thought to be by Mary Shelley
- History of a Six Week Tour (1817)
- Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus (1818)
- The Invisible Girl
- Mathilda [1]
- Maurice, or The Fisher's Cot
- Midas [1820] (1822)
- Proserpine [1820] (1832)
- The Last Man (1826)
- Lodore (1835)
- Roger Dodsworth (1826)
- Rambles in Germany and Italy (1844)
- The Mortal Immortal (1833)
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- "Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft," in Dictionary of National Biography, London: Smith, Elder, & Co., (1885–1900) in 63 vols.
- "Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft," in Encyclopædia Britannica, (11th ed.), 1911
- "Shelley, Mrs. Mary Wollstonecraft," in A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John William Cousin, London: J. M. Dent & Sons, 1910.
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In Bollywood, they say that 'Imitation is the best form of flattery', a saying which everybody abides by and consents to. But the same statement doesn't seem to gel well, when the person in question is Aamir Khan.
The last few days have been one nightmare for the servers of all the social media networks as they have been flooded with the reactions to Aamir Khan's dare bare act for the poster of his much awaited film PK. Even though we too were startled at the very sight of the poster, what shocked us furthermore was the 'bare fact' (no pun intended) that the very poster seems to be 'ripped off' (or is it the proverbial 'inspired') by the poster of a Portuguese musician named Quim Barreiros, who had used a picture of himself to promote his single 'Recebi Um Convite'. The only major difference between Aamir Khan and Quim's images is that while Aamir is holding a tape recorder to cover his essentials, Quim is holding an accordion!


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A personal journal that chronicles the author's experiences while taking a college course titled Prisms on Culture, at the University of Maine at Augusta. The cluster course was comprised of three academic disciplines—digital art, creative writing/ memoir, and an American Studies/ Women's Studies class titled Culture, Consciousness, and Community. This cluster course also included travel abroad and service in Nicaragua. While this journal encompasses elements of each of these classes, it primarily captures a personal journey of reflection, awakening, and reconciliation.
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Researchers have found an additional benefit of Botox for some wrinkle-rejecting users: The cosmetic injection may also alleviate symptoms of severe depression.
In the first-ever controlled study, Dr. M. Axel Wollmer and other researchers from the University of Basel in Switzerland found that paralysing the glabellar frown region - that space between your eyebrows where vertical creases develop - reduced symptoms of depression in some severe cases.
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In the study, which was published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, Wollmer described finding "positive effects on mood" after subjects had their frown lines treated with five injections of botulinum toxin, also known as cosmetic Botox.
Depressive symptoms in 15 patients who had not responded to traditional antidepressant medications decreased by 47 percent in just six weeks, the study found, and the improvement did not diminish by the end of the 16-week long study. The other 15 patients in the study were the control group; they received shots of saline, and had just a 9 percent reduction in symptoms.
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"It supports the concept that the facial musculature not only expresses, but also regulates, mood states," he wrote. Or, in non-scientific terms: Not being able to frown can actually make you feel happier.
The link between facial expressions and emotions was first mentioned in the 1890s, by psychologist William James, who called it "facial feedback hypothesis." Wollmer's study seems to confirm James' theory: Paralysing the frown muscles "interrupts feedback from the facial musculature to the brain, which may be involved in the development and maintenance of negative emotions," Wollmer wrote.


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— Massachusetts House leaders today will unveil a bill that seeks to rein in rising health care costs.
— Beginning in 2014, the state is planning to ban commercial entities from throwing away food — organic waste — in the trash. [Boston Globe]
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Baglione says that it is important to bear in mind the concept of symbiosis between the artist, the work shown and the viewer. To paraphrase his concepts, I remember that he drew on part of the subject indirectly identified by the American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow * 6: "Art is long lasting, and the time is fast." In terms of Brazilian artist, he told me that "the process of creating a painting can take months, being curious that the effect of reflection by the viewer lasts a few moments…"
This phenomenon is the paradox, because Baglione recognizes that the artistic restraint is inherent in the feedback with the audience. In the words of Italian filmmaker Roberto Rossellini * 7: "Art is subjective … it becomes objective when addressed, then let themselves be misled by him." Well… we went into one of the most debated topics related to visual criticism.
In addition to the above, we agree that the modern idiosyncrasy tends to operate in a status of accelerated amnesia. This is a feature that applies not only in the field of graphic communication but also in the area of emotional response to the daily social events. It takes up the classical idea of indifference to the pain and misery; not knowing why is repeated and increases their practice. It seems that is promoted as an adaptive response mechanism to the saturation of events and information. This is one reason that art is concerned with the claim by the flight of the pictorial statement.
Speaking about his beginnings and developments.
Leaving aside the issue of the impression given by the exhibition, I extended Baglione request to share the development of his previous artistic activities. This is how we talk about the initial impact and the evolution of his creative work.
As outlined in various sources of information, he told me that since he was three years old began to develop the skills of pictorial representation, partly from inspiration in the media of his brother William Baglione * 8 and motivated by their own metaphysical concerns.
Just as described in Baglione's video directed by Shaun Roberts * 4, learning from experiences in childhood was so automatic and unconscious. It evolved into a kind of search to find an element that would distinguish him as an individual, not by what he had to show people, rather by the feeling that you caused the indirect dialogue with himself: "something that is needed to stay alive "H. B.
With all this we come inevitably to the content of the graffiti and street art, a concept of urban expression helped him run for the early development of sense of introspection, just as he began to focus on the stimuli that gave meaning to his first creations. On this, Baglione says that currently away some of the preference for this mode of artistic expression. Keeping respect and reserve that characterizes his views, said that his reason is based on the fact that it has received on numerous occasions that the artists use this resource as a promotional item, so they end up moving away from the careful introversion content.
Now, holding the point of the artist's inspiration, Baglione said he has had an affinity for the concentrations written by authors such as Zygmunt Bauman * 9, who is a sociologist of postmodernity. The Polish writer has dealt with themes about the variety and fluidity of general behavior, evaluating also the fragility of human bonds and the lightness and inconstancy that make up the fears within contemporary society.
I should mention that topic as a spectator and narrator from the exhibition, because it is important to know the motions in the mind of every artist interviewed. Usually the graphic works of Baglione have a background of meditations on the existence, individualism, family, or the shock of chaos. Often the paints give an irreverent criticism by certain characters that bring the viewer into the experience of human imperfection.
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Seven in 10 Brits are putting themselves at risk of strokes and premature heart attacks because their blood pressure is too high, a recent study has revealed.
Soaring blood pressure rates among young and old, are steadily pushing Britain towards the 'red' danger zone, with 70% of adults having 'above normal' blood pressure readings.
The study, by Lloyds Pharmacy, discovered more than 60% of men and 55% of women in the UK are living with high blood pressure and just 18% of Britons have normal reading. A mere 12% of Brits have the 'ideal' reading.
High blood pressure is becoming more common among younger people, with 44% of under-35s having above normal blood pressure - 30% being in the 'high to very high' range.
A risk factor for the development of heart disease, high cholesterol, strokes and diabetes, soaring blood pressure levels affect around 16 million people in the UK, with a third of sufferers not even knowing they have it as there aren't any obvious symptoms.
Around 62,000 people die unnecessary deaths from strokes and heart attacks because of high blood pressure that can be controlled by changing lifestyle habits.
Blood pressure readings consist of two numbers. The first represents the highest level your blood pressure reaches (your systolic blood pressure), the second is the lowest level (the diastolic blood pressure).
Blood pressure levels should be below 140/85mmHG. Anything above 140/ 90mmHG is considered high blood pressure.
According to the Blood Pressure Association, for patients between the age of 40 and 70-years old, the risk of heart disease and strokes doubles for every rise of 20mmHG systolic and 10mmHG diastolic.
"Anybody with a blood pressure of more than 140/90 should be concerned and needs to make lifestyle changes," Shafeeque Mohammed, heart health expert from the study, said in a statement.
"If nothing is done, it could become a massive burden on the NHS, especially with an ageing population."
Mark Hooley, Head of Communications at the Blood Pressure Association, told The Huffington Post: "One in three adults in the UK has high blood pressure and a third of those do not know it, as high blood pressure is often symptomless.
"High blood pressure is the biggest cause of strokes and heart attacks in the UK, but blood pressure can be lowered by simple lifestyle changes and if needed medication.
"The statistics mentioned in the survey only reflect those people who had their blood pressure checked at Lloyds . A doctor will diagnose you with high blood pressure if your readings are consistently above 140/90.
"It's important if you have high blood pressure that you make the recommended lifestyle changes and take any prescribed medication. Everyone should be aiming for a blood pressure reading lower than or as close to 120/80 as possible.
"If you are worried about your blood pressure, make an appointment with your GP or pop along to a local pharmacy to get a free check."
Founder of heart rhythm charity, Arrhythmia Alliance, Trudie Lobban MBE, told The Huffington Post: "We all need to be more aware of our heart rate and blood pressure by being proactive and asking your doctor to check your pulse and pressure every time you visit.
"High blood pressure is a leading cause of atrial fibrillation which, if poorly managed can lead to stroke and even death. Early detection of potentially serious problems through routine heart checks can save lives.
"Arrhythmia Alliance, the Heart Rhythm Charity is campaigning to include pulse checks in regular GP checks.
"We're also encouraging people to take more notice of their own heart through taking their own pulse. In addition to leading a healthy lifestyle, being aware of your heart can prevent unnecessary suffering that puts a strain on individuals, their families and the NHS."
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) the eight key risk factors (alcohol use, tobacco use, high blood pressure, high body mass index, high choles terol, high blood glucose, low fruit and vegetable intake, and physical inactivity) account for 61% of all cardiovascular deaths and over three quarters of all coronary heart disease. "Changing your diet and lifestyle can help to achieve a significant drop in your blood pressure levels, whether or not you are taking tablets," says Linda Main, Dietician for HEART UK. Take a look at the simple lifestyle changes you can make today to help lower blood pressure and maintain a healthy heart.
Keep your weight down. If you are overweight losing just 5-10% of your starting weight will help.
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Drink alcohol in moderation. No more than 3 to 4 daily units a day for men and no more than 2 to 3 units for women.
Follow the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan. Based on research findings which show that a diet low in saturated fat and salt, but high in fruit and vegetables, wholegrain foods and low fat dairy foods, can significantly lower blood pressure within two weeks. It is rich in nutrients such as potassium, calcium, magnesium and fibre.
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As for a desktop, it depends on how many gigs you're likely to get. If its a couple of times a year, its fine. I did a gig with a full PC once, and it was in my hometown so I could drive there and had people to help me carry it all. And it was fine because I only got the gig because I knew the promoter and knew the venue, not because I had any sort of reputation in the music industry. So I could get there really early and faff about setting it up.
But if you start getting asked to play quite regularly, you need a laptop. A macbook pro with time machine, so that if someone spills beer all over it, you can be up and running ready for the next show via a quick trip to the Apple store (on the venue's expense if possible).
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Its just I been thinking, Laptops are 3 times as much for the same power and also they dont take PCI cards and such.
Anyone done this? How did it work out.
I must add, Im taking a dedicated music PC, not the family computer. Im thinking a small shuttle type PC, a very small LCD. Cant be too hard. Simply plug the monitor in, the keyboard n trackball. Not like its any harder than setting up hardware synths and MIDI cables.
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Retain reduce with TP of Rs 770, 30% downside: The reported same store sales growth (SSSG) of -2.6% for Q3FY14 is significantly below our estimate. H1FY14 saw SSSG of 6.5%, which means underlying consumer demand has become considerably worse over the past quarter. Check: Jubilant Foodworks Ltd shares
The management attributed the decline to weak economic growth and said they are optimistic about a recovery in the medium term. However, the near-term outlook remains uncertain and, in our view, SSSG trends are likely to remain muted over the next two-three quarters.
Any recovery in H2FY15 is built more on hope at this stage, and we see more cuts to consensus earnings coming in the next couple of quarters. Margins also disappointed during the quarter (down 260 bps y-o-y) with Dunkin Donuts business continuing to be a drag. Our earnings and TP (target price) are cut to factor in a slower growth environment, and with the stock trading at 35.6x FY16F (forecast) earnings, vs a sector average of 23x, we retain our Reduce rating.
Catalystsa sharp recovery in SSSG and an improvement in margins: The companys business model is built on the underlying assumption that SSSG will be strong, which helped drive both growth and profitability. We believe in the near term, SSSG recovery is unlikely to come through, hence valuations should see a correction down to nearer the consumer average.
Valuation: JUBI trades at 35.6x FY16F vs. sector average of 23x JUBI trades at 35.6x FY16F vs a sector average of 23x. Valuations remain expensive despite the fact that the earnings profile is sharply lower vs FY11-12, when SSSG was very strong. Current valuations build in strong SSSG over the next couple of years, which we believe is unlikely given the slowing momentum in demand.
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The corporate sector will need to formulate a sustainable and long-term strategy for its social welfare activities from the next fiscal starting April 1, 2014, as this is the date from which a large number of companies will need to set aside at least 2% of their net profits for mandatory spends on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities.
The rules which are yet to be framed on Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013, which deals with CSR, are already pending before the Delhi High Court, which has sought clarity from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in the case, Mohd. Ahmed (minor) vs UoI.
April 1, 2014 is also the date from which all the provisions of the new Companies Act, 2013, are expected to be enforced replacing the old Companies Act, 1956. The canvas for CSR activities is wide and companies may engage in a variety of causeseradication of hunger and poverty, promotion of education, promoting gender equality and women empowerment, reducing child mortality and improving maternal health, combating HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases, ensuring environmental sustainability, imparting employment-enhancing vocational skills, social business projects, contribution to the Prime Ministers National Relief Fund (PMNRF).
According to Ernst and Young research, the CSR-spending stipulation is likely to apply to at
least 2,500 companies. Industry estimates show the total spending on CSR activities may cross R20,000 crore within the next few years. It is, therefore, not difficult to gather why a section of India Inc sees this must comply regulation as a burden.
For example, the new law in this context does not give the freedom to companies to zero-in on what they think is CSR activity. If Company A wants to donate all its funds to a religious body or a charitable trust, it can not be classified as CSR any more. But writing a cheque towards the PM National Relief Fund makes the entire amount expenditure undertaken towards CSR, making Company A eligible for tax benefits.
So far, the government has also not decided on giving tax breaks on CSR funds, as has been demanded by India Inc. It feels that the tax implications of the mandatory spending on CSR activities has many flaws.
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Randy Jackson Presents: Americas Best Dance Crew - Season 2
Premieres: Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 10:00 p.m. EST
Network: MTV
Creator(s): (Exec Producer)Randy Jackson
Starring: Mario Lopez (host), Layla Kayleigh (backstage correspondent), JC Chasez, Lil Mama and Shane Sparks (judges)
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Its a dance-off! Randy Jackson Presents: Americas Best Dance Crew is a competition series that centers on a bunch of dance groups dancing it out on stage in the hopes of winning over the judges and viewers. The dancers perform different challenges and each week, one group is eliminated. The winning group receives bragging rights and $100,000 in cash.
Mario Lopez, known to some as the guy who won 2nd place in Dancing With The Stars and A.C. Slater from Saved by the Bell to others, hosts the show, while JC Casez, Shane Sparks and Lil Mama judge.
Eh, Im totally caught up in So You Think You Can Dance right now that Im not sure I have room in my life for another dance reality competition. That said, group dancing is somewhat different than couples-dancing so perhaps Ill give this series a shot. Plus, I suppose with Idols resident Dawg Randy Jackson exec producing the series, we should expect a fair amount of talent from the groups who made it into the top 10.
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Last Sunday, I was sitting at my scriptwriter friend's home getting high on sangrias and getting my fill on film gossip. The television was on, and her brother Jassi was watching re-runs of Seinfeld. It was the episode where George meets his girlfriend and he is shocked to discover that she is now dating a girl.
So, Jassi turns to us and asks, "Does that happen? After a few bad relationships, does a girl turn to another girl, and go off men?" I didn't know whether to laugh at him or slap him for asking a stupid question. But the sangrias were taking effect, and I said, "Yes."
Just when a big grin spread across his face, I said, "In porn movies, not in the real world." Then I chucked a cushion at him and asked him if he realised how stupid his theory sounded. If he had a few heartbreaks, would he start thinking about dating a man? He grimaced at the thought and then said it was different for men, because they aren't emotional or sensitive and they get over break-ups easily. I hated to be the one to break the news to him, but he was so far away from the truth, he was on another planet. Besides, women get over relationships sooner than guys do. At least, the ones I know. We talk to girlfriends, bitch about the ex, eat ice- cream, listen to soppy music, cry and are done with it. I don't know of a single case where a girl started dating another girl to get back at her guy, or to avoid heartbreak. It is the fantasy of a straight writer that made it into the show. Most heterosexual guys get off at the thought of two women together. They even imagine that we have sleepovers with our friends where we wear sexy clothes, indulge in pillow fights and finally tumble into each other.
One guy I dated asked me if I had ever been attracted to a woman. I told him I can appreciate a sexy woman if I see one, but I don't feel attracted to her. Guys don't want to hear that. He kept asking me which of my friends I found hot and what if I had too much to drink and was in the mood. "What if you were marooned on an island for years and there were just the two of you?" was the next question. I could see that he wanted me to cater to his fantasy desperately, so after a point I just told him what he wanted to hear.


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Fr. Aris Metrakos, priest at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in San Francisco, California, delivered this address at a memorial service for the victims of abortion held at the St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral on the eve of the West Coast Walk for Life on January 23, 2009. In his talk, Fr. Aris offers reasons why abortion on demand became accepted in the culture, and what Christians must do … [Read more...]
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Kevin Allen, host of Ancient Faith Radio's Illumined Heart program, interviews AOI President Fr. Hans Jacobse for a fascinating discussion on "The Culture War and Orthodox Christianity." Fr. Hans talks about the need for Eastern Orthodox Christians to engage in the moral and social debates -- call them Culture Wars if you will -- that are being waged in American society today. In this 35 minute … [Read more...]
Fr. Neuhaus' review of 'The Democratic Virtues of the Christian Right'
The Wall Street Journal this week published the late Fr. Richard John Neuhaus' review of "The Democratic Virtues of the Christian Right" by Jon Shields. In the review, Fr. Neuhaus gives Shields, a political scientist at Claremont McKenna College, high marks for "an excruciatingly careful study, studded with the expected graphs and statistical data—but not to the point of spoiling its … [Read more...]
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SYOSSET, NY (OCA Communications) - On Thursday, January 22, 2009, His Beatitude, Metropolitan Jonah will join Orthodox Christian clergy and faithful from across America for the 36th annual March for Life in Washington, DC. On the evening of Wednesday, January 21, 2008, Metropolitan Jonah will celebrate Vespers at St. Nicholas Cathedral, Washington, DC, at 7:00 PM. The following day, he will … [Read more...]
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Roman Catholic priest Fr. Richard John Neuhas died yesterday after a protracted battle with cancer. Anyone familiar with Christianity in the public square will recognize Fr. Neuhaus as one of the first to sound the alarm that a public square stripped of religious values would lead to a culture stripped of benevolent morality. In his seminal work "The Naked Public Square," Fr. Neuhaus argued that … [Read more...]
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Greek Orthodox Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit discusses Michigan's severe economic decline -- caused by the state's close ties to the auto industry -- and its effect on the state's parishes in an interview with the Greek-American newspaper National Herald (available on the Orthodox Christian News site with free registration). To tell you the truth, our people have been affected in some … [Read more...]
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Video: GiveLocally Connects Donors to Those in Need
ATLANTA -- We're often reminded during the holiday season that it's better to give than receive. As the economy continues to struggle and unemployment rates remain high, there are constant reminders that there are those among us who need a little help.
You might think of GiveLocally.net like this: It's a digital version of those giving trees we see in our offices, schools and churches, directly connecting each of us with somebody in need.
As the son of Andrew Young, Andrew Young III knows his name carries a huge responsibility. From the Atlanta Mayor's office to residence at New York's Waldorf-Astoria hotel as the son of a United Nations Ambassador, "Bo" as he's known to his friends, has learned how to "give" from one of the best. "My father taught me at an early age that 'to whom much is given, much will be required'," said Andrew "Bo" Young III.
Now Bo is picking up the torch and putting his name and his passion behind a freshly-launched website called GiveLocally.net. "We found that once you log on, and you read the stories of these various recipients, you feel compelled to give," Young said.
GiveLocally.net directly connects donors with people in need. Bo, along with the organizers of the site, are hoping that by sharing stories, people will make connections and be inspired to give.
The staff at GiveLocally independently verify the needs of every recipient and gifts are passed along in such as way as to directly service the need.
As just one example, Bo says he was inspired to help a grandmother struggling to care for her grandchildren. "I really thought that it was very noble of this grandmother to take on the challenge of raising these two young grandchildren," he said. "I think that when you look at the stories on GiveLocally.net, you almost want to give to everybody."
The site targets people in need of short term help, people who might not otherwise be eligible for help elsewhere. It's a cause Bo is happy to put his efforts and family name behind. "I really do feel proud to have a dad who has been so committed to public service and has spent his whole life giving back. So, I felt it only appropriate that I take opportunities to give back where I can."


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Quarterly Report
Throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, "the Company," "we," "us," or "our" refers to Palmetto Bancshares, Inc. and our subsidiary, The Palmetto Bank, except where the context indicates otherwise.
The following discussion and analysis presents the more significant factors impacting our financial condition as of September 30, 2012 and results of operations and cash flows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012. This discussion should be read in conjunction with, and is intended to supplement, all of the other Items presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2011 included in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the year ended December 31, 2012 or any future period. Percentage calculations contained herein have been calculated based on actual not rounded results.
Forward-Looking Statements
This report, including information included in or incorporated by reference into this document, contains statements which constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements relate to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of our Company. Forward-looking statements are based on many assumptions and estimates and are not guarantees of future performance. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements as they will depend on factors about which we are unsure including many factors which are beyond our control. The words "may," "would," "could," "should," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "predict," "project," "potential," "continue," "assume," "believe," "intend," "plan," "forecast," "goal" and "estimate," as well as similar expressions, are meant to identify such forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Expected results of operations could be adversely impacted as a result of higher credit losses, generally and specifically, because losses in the sectors of our loan portfolio secured by real estate are greater than expected due to economic factors including declining real estate values, increasing interest rates, increasing unemployment or changes in payment behavior or other factors,
• Expected results of operations could be adversely impacted as a result of higher credit losses because our loans are concentrated by loan type, industry segment, borrower type or location of the borrower or collateral,
• Expected results of operations could be adversely impacted if we make additional strategic decisions to sell problem loans and foreclosed assets at discounted prices to accelerate the resolution of our problem assets,
• The rate of delinquencies and amounts of loans charged-off,
• The adequacy of the level of our allowance for loan losses and the amount of loan loss provisions required in future periods,
• Our ability to complete the sale of the remainder of our other loans held for sale at values equal to or greater than the currently recorded carrying balances avoiding additional writedowns,
• Our ability to maintain appropriate levels of capital including the potential that the regulatory agencies may require higher levels of capital above the current standard regulatory-mandated minimums including the impact of the proposed capital rules under Basel III,
• Our ability to comply with the Consent Order and potential regulatory actions if we fail to comply,
• Results of examinations by our regulatory authorities including the possibility that the regulatory authorities may, among other things, require us to increase our allowance for loan losses or writedown assets,
• Our ability to attract and retain key personnel,
• Our ability to retain our existing clients including our deposit relationships,
• The rate of loan growth in recent years and the lack of seasoning of a portion of our loan portfolio,
• The amount of our loan portfolio collateralized by real estate and weakness in the real estate market,
• Increased funding costs due to market illiquidity, increased competition for funding and / or increased regulatory requirements with regard to funding,
• Changes in availability of wholesale funding sources including increases in collateral margin requirements,
• Changes in the interest rate environment which could reduce anticipated or actual margins,
• Changes in political conditions and the legislative or regulatory environment including the impact of recent financial reform legislation on the banking and financial services industries,
• General economic conditions, either nationally or regionally and especially in our primary markets, becoming less favorable than expected, resulting in, among other things, deterioration in credit quality,
• Changes occurring in business conditions and inflation,
• Changes in technology,
• Changes in deposit flows,
• Changes in monetary and tax policies,
• Changes in accounting principles, policies and practices, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies, as well as the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the SEC and the FASB,
• Potential limitations on our ability to utilize net operating loss carryforwards and net unrealized built-in losses for income tax purposes due to the change in control resulting from the Private Placement transaction,
• Risks associated with income taxes including the potential for adverse adjustments and the inability to reverse valuation allowances on deferred tax assets,
• Our ability to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting,
• Our reliance on available secondary funding sources such as FHLB advances, Federal Reserve Discount Window borrowings, sales of investment securities and loans and lines of credit from correspondent banks to meet our liquidity needs,
• Adverse changes in asset quality and resulting credit-related losses and expenses,
• The value of our stock price including our continued listing on a national stock exchange and the resulting impact on our stock price as a result of such listing,
• Loss of consumer confidence and economic disruptions resulting from terrorist activities or other military actions,
• Changes in the securities markets and / or
• Other risks and uncertainties detailed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and from time to time in our other filings with the SEC.
These risks are exacerbated by the state of local, national and international financial markets and fiscal situations, and we are unable to predict what impact these uncertain market conditions will have on us in the future. Beginning in 2008 and continuing through 2012, the capital and credit markets experienced extended volatility and disruption. During the first nine months of 2012, economic conditions, while slow by historical standards and still fluctuating on a day-to-day basis, have shown general signs of stabilization. However, as a result of U.S. government fiscal challenges, continued volatility in European sovereign and bank debt, slow improvement in domestic employment conditions and the economic and monetary policy statements by the Federal Reserve, it is difficult to predict if this stabilization is indicative of a lasting trend. Current economic reports are mixed and the outlook for the remainder of 2012 and 2013 is unclear and does not yet indicate expectations of a sustained recovery. There can be no assurance that the current level of economic activity will not continue to materially and adversely impact the U.S. economy in general, the banking industry and our business, financial condition and results of operations as well as our ability to maintain sufficient capital or other funding for liquidity and business purposes.
We have based our forward-looking statements on our current expectations about future events. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that these expectations will be achieved. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Non-GAAP Financial Information
This report contains financial information determined by methods other than U.S. GAAP. This report discusses both GAAP net income (loss) and pretax operating earnings excluding credit-related items and certain special items, which are non-GAAP measures. We believe that such non-GAAP measures are useful because they enhance the ability of investors and management to evaluate and compare our operating results from period-to-period in a meaningful manner. Non-GAAP measures have inherent limitations as analytic tools, are not required to be uniformly applied and are not audited. To mitigate these factors, we have procedures in place to ensure that these non-GAAP measures are determined using the appropriate GAAP components and that these measures are properly reflected to facilitate consistent period-to-period comparisons. Although we believe these non-GAAP measures enhance investors' and management's ability to evaluate and compare our operating results from period-to-period, non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to any measure of performance as promulgated under GAAP. Readers should consider our recording of expenses associated with credit-related items and certain special items when assessing our performance.


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McDonald's Opens First Restaurant in Vietnam
Posted By Taylor Weik On February 11, 2014 @ 10:30 am In Food & Travel,News | Comments Disabled
Fast food corporate king McDonald's, which has locations in over 100 countries so far, opened its first Vietnam restaurant in downtown Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday.
Hundreds of locals gathered outside the velvet ropes Saturday morning at 8 a.m. to await the grand opening of the American fast-food restaurant. Free balloons, face-painting, live performances and picture-taking with Ronald McDonald himself were some of the events held to commemorate the opening.
The Vietnam McDonald's carries all the menu items as its other restaurants, save for one special item exclusive to the country: the McPork sandwich.
Free markets have viewed Vietnam has one of the last Asian countries with potential for consumerism following the end of the Vietnam war in 1975 and a steadily growing middle class.
McDonald's follows other American corporations like KFC, which opened in Vietnam in 1997 and Baskin-Robbins, which opened in 2012. Starbucks opened its first three stores in Vietnam last year.
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Clinical Utility and Safety of Pramlintide in Subjects With Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Herrmann K, Frias JP, Edelman SV, Lutz K, Shan K, Chen S, Maggs D, Kolterman OG. Pramlintide improved measures of glycemic control and body weight in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus undergoing continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy. Postgrad Med. 2013 May;125(3):136-44. doi: 10.3810/pgm.2013.05.2635.


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Partners Update
Rethinking the Relationship of Health Care and Economic Development
Rethinking the Relationship of Health Care and Economic Development
Who will pay for health care? How should it be delivered? Even though these topics arouse considerable national debate, nearly all economic developers agree on one important point: health care creates jobs.
Health care jobs: A fast-growing sector
Although the health care sector was not immune to the recession—it experienced a decline in elective surgeries and procedures, for example—the industry as a whole remained resilient. In contrast to most other sectors, health care employment was positive in almost every month from December 2007 through December 2010, when growth in other sectors was flat.
Because of the strength of this sector as a source of new jobs, economic developers are reconsidering their traditional view of the connection between economic development and health care and looking at it in a broader context. Historically, economic developers viewed health care as they did other supportive infrastructure, so health care did not figure strongly in their work. Indeed, companies have long demanded local access to quality health care services for their workers and have viewed health care as a critical piece of infrastructure in the community where it locates or expands. Clearly, the presence of certain physician specialties or a hospital can give a community a competitive advantage over another, in the same way that rail spurs, an airport with a 5,000-foot runway, a four-lane highway, and other essentialinfrastructure can give a community an advantage over its neighbor for business retention, expansion, and recruitment.
Health care as economic engine
For many communities, health care as an economic development strategy is not a new concept. Cleveland and Houston, for example, have long recognized the value of the health care sector as a source of jobs and investment. In fact, many patients travel to these medical centers from elsewhere to seek medical care, bringing dollars to these communities from the outside.
In 2007, the Cleveland Clinic commissioned a study that measured its annual economic impact at $8.9 billion. The study found that the clinic was the second-largest employer in Ohio, supporting 71,000 jobs (either directly or indirectly), which generated $3.2 billion in wages. In addition, the clinic's 2007 annual report says that its annual research expenditure was $266 million, and annual patient visits numbered more than 3.2 million. Houston's Texas Medical Center measured its 2009 annual economic impact at $14.0 billion. In addition, it employed 93,500 people, its annual research expenditure was $1.2 billion, and it had 6.0 million annual patient visits.
These numbers speak clearly for the significant impact health care can have on a community.
A community of support for the local health care industry
In Atlanta, Morehouse School of Medicine and Emory University have partnered with Georgia Tech (with nationally ranked engineering programs) to allow students to learn in an inter-disciplinary environment, which is a key characteristic of how medicine is changing. And in the quickly changing health care industry, retraining programs are important as the adoption of new technologies brings steep declines in some health care occupations.
Supportive networks have long been a best practice in economic development. Chamber of Commerce sub-committees and industry councils play a critical role in giving voice to local leaders on the needs of specific industries. The development of such networks around health care is no different. They augment retention, expansion, and recruitment effort, and can catalyze new programs.
Work force health as competitive advantage
To encourage better health among the local workforce and their families—and thereby create more of a draw for business—community and economic developers are becoming more engaged in local policymaking. For example, they sometimes help plan the installation of sidewalks, bike paths, and walking trails, or encourage the use of such facilities. They also may facilitate partnerships between employers and organizations that foster better health; such partnerships bring a wide range of economic benefits, as well as improve the quality of life for the community's residents. As employers' health-related costs continue to rise, initiatives like these will become more important to a community's economic development bottom line.
Challenges and opportunities
However, these challenges also bring tremendous opportunities. Our aging population's demands for more and better health care and the growing prevalence of chronic diseases like diabetes are fostering innovation and entrepreneurial activity along with investment. We can look to many models of innovative approaches that organizations are taking to prepare the workforce, such as the collaborative partnership between Morehouse School of Medicine, Emory University, and Georgia Tech.
A community with nimble and comprehensive workforce development initiatives, innovative partnerships, and a good understanding of employers' workforce needs will distinguish itself. By recognizing the opportunities at the intersection of economic development and health care, our communities can thrive.
By Todd Greene, Vice President, Community and Economic Development


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Music Unlimited tops Android Apps of the Week
This week saw another slew of big brand updates in the Android Market, proving the power and worth of Google's growing mobile ecosystem. Sony's hoping to expand its subscription-based music streaming service to the mobile sector with the launch of an Android app, while Starbucks hopes to broaden the success of its mobile payments app with an Android version. Breakthrough app Lightbox is hoping to become a big brand of its own, with a photo-sharing app that keys into Android devices while maintaining an iOS-like aesthetic.
Music Unlimited (Free)
From Sony's music streaming service Qriocity comes Music Unlimited, an Android app aimed at extending the music cloud to mobile devices. Launched in February, Qriocity lets you access streaming music from a range of connected devices, including Sony PlayStation consoles, Sony TVs and laptops. Having teamed up with Google on several connected devices initiatives, it's not surprising to see Sony come out with an Android app for the mobile sector, especially as the music cloud gets crowded with competing services. Apple, Amazon and Google are all ramping up efforts around accessible media, with Music Unlimited offering monthly subscriptions at $4 or $10 for pre-programmed channels and on-demand content.
Starbucks (Free)
Starbucks has finally introduced its mobile payments app to the Android Market, enabling users to pay for their coffee directly from their phones. The app is integrated with your Starbucks Card, and will track your purchases from supporting locations. Just have your app scanned at check-out, and you'll speed through the Starbucks line without having to pull out your wallet. Already successful on iOS, the Starbucks mobile payments app has been a case study for mobile payment trends, and is far ahead of NFC technology thanks to its internal support and widespread brand loyalty. The app even works at Target and Safeway Starbucks locations and ties-in with your Stars rewards.
Lightbox Photos (Free)
With a goal of heavy integration with Android devices and a clean interface similar to what you'll find standard on most iOS apps, Lightbox had quite a challenge during its development and testing phases. This photo-sharing app works with a range of Android devices, supporting front- and rear-facing cameras for high usability, letting you create filters and effects for your snapshots. There's a great deal of social integration for easy sharing, across Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Foursquare, along with geo-tagging and descriptions to pull all the necessary data you may need for a photo later on. More importantly, this app "thinks" in the background, auto-syncing your photos when you have connectivity, with no manual uploads or updates required at your end.
SugarSync (Free)
Another option for photo backup is SugarSync, with a new Android app for storage and syncing. SugarSync also performs auto syncs for your other files, letting you access them anytime on the web. You can choose settings for auto-syncing folders and photos, selecting the interval for syncs and if you'd like Wi-Fi syncs only, as the app will also run on 3G. You can also save some data charges and battery life by disabling syncs when roaming, or syncing only when you're device is plugged in. Apps like SugarSync and Lightbox are extending the capabilities of Android devices, which is important considering Apple's upcoming iCloud service for auto-syncs across its entire family of devices.
Swype 3.0 (Free)
Swype has launched a new beta version of its Android keyboard, with two notable features. The app, known for its swiping technology, now offers predictive text for tapping as well, along with a horizontal word choice list (like Android's default keyboard) that replaces the app's old pop-up window when narrowing-down word selections. Called Swype 3.0, many Android users have been familiarizing themselves with Swype's keyboards as they've come standard on several devices in recent months. Swype's expanding its Android support with a specialized version for Android 3.1 Honeycomb tablets, complete with a moveable, resizable keyboard.
Strava Cycling (Free)
Strava's taking its cycling network mobile, with a new Android app. It offers a faster, easier way to upload your data after a ride, with logging features and charts to compare while on the road. The app uses GPS technology to send your data to the main site, offering real-time analytics around workouts. As a social network, you can follow friends, compare and compete your rides with other users, create challenges for your groups, and make cyclist clubs to ride with offline. The app is a welcome addition to the existing website, combining mobile tech with strong analytics to give users helpful information about themselves and their lifestyles.


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