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Just what the doctor ordered.
There's hardly a fancy restaurant in New Orleans that doesn't offer a signature take on poached eggs and Hollandaise sauce, maybe with some crab cakes or fried green tomatoes thrown in for good measure. Brunch is a necessity in a city known for late night revelry and booze masked in ungodly amounts of sugar (Hurricanes, I'm looking at you).
Some mornings, though, you just don't have the wherewithal to face a white tablecloth and a $15 omelet. Some mornings you just need a greasy spoon diner where you can gaze distractedly at the Polaroids on the walls and the waitress's tattoos while waving awkwardly at people you may or may not have also run into last night.
Slim Goodies was made for mornings like these. The people-watching is plentiful, the menu is quirky, and the food is top notch. You wouldn't go wrong with the sweet potato pancakes or the combo breakfasts, but for a truly bedraggled morning, you can't beat the Creole Slammer ($10.50).
Crunchy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside hash browns lurk under a generous ladle of crawfish etouffee, which adds enough spice to give it a kick but not so much that you're begging for water. Eggs come any way you like, but if you get them over-easy, the runny yolks will mingle with the crawfish and soak into the potatoes and beg to be mopped up by the biscuit. Every forkful brings a little something creamy, salty, and crunchy. Add in the down-to-earth setting and a cup of hot coffee, and you're awfully close to hangover heaven.
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Gossamer: I love my adventure AG! But what does it mean the water level was higher outside the ditch? Ancient Gamer: Dike. Artifical man made walls made of sand, sand bags and stuff like that to stop the water flom flooding the Netherlands Ancient Gamer: Meaning, if someone sabotage it, the water will come rushing in. Gossamer: Hmm, I have a hard time imagining how that would look. Ancient Gamer: When Mortimer's week has been explained, you will realize that the Baron and his like have constructed a network of such dikes, in case one of the dikes burst EchoMirage: or, sooner or later, it would break. but kudos to the Dutch engineers, to have a dike that holds 400 years Gossamer: Ok. EchoMirage: ah, they built more? wow Ancient Gamer: No, the dutch engineers kept making the dikes even after the war. They still do. Ancient Gamer: Let me google the dikes for you, Goss EchoMirage: ok, allow me to intone a song Gossamer: Please. EchoMirage: trust me, I'm an engineer, with epic skills and epic gear Gossamer: So I go right after Luc and Marc then. Ancient Gamer: [link] EchoMirage: trust me, I;m an engineer, I won't let any water near EchoMirage: trust me, I;m an engineer, my dike will hold 400 year! Ancient Gamer: [link] Ancient Gamer: [link] Gossamer: So the ocean is higher up than that lake? And higher up on the left side? Ancient Gamer: Yeah. The ocean water level is higher than the land level where you guys have crashlanded EchoMirage: oh my Gossamer: Ah ok. EchoMirage: let us translocate our behinds Gossamer: So is the water I found drinkable? Ancient Gamer: Salt water valadaar: Phil will attempt to cobble together a flak vest from scrap metal, leather and plastic. Unless something better presents itself. valadaar: All offense and little defence makes Phil a fragile boy Gossamer: In that case, I'd say our first move ought to be find water. Ancient Gamer: True. Lucky none of the fifteen bulles hit him. Statistically he should have been hit by 3 of them, for a statistical average of 16 points of damage. He should have been in a coma or something valadaar: We have a car with a reactor - we should be able to draw of power easily and make an electolysis based water purifer EchoMirage: Indeed yes Ancient Gamer: Science roll to come up with that idea valadaar: Though Phil would not think of that EchoMirage: I should spend points on science, if possible Ancient Gamer: You got 10 non-fate skill points to spend Gossamer: In the long term though, I dunno. I would wanna dig in, for now at least. We'll probably need to deal with that Baron unless we flee, and there's not much to return to. Ancient Gamer: Earth is big. Space is vast. The Moon is near. You can go adventuring and exploring, if you like. Gossamer: Does the Mary Sue have hyper driver or something? Ancient Gamer: No Gossamer: What about the Copernicus? Or was that a base? Ancient Gamer: Short range. She can travel to the moon, to space around earth and moon, and everywhere on earth Ancient Gamer: Copernicus is an orbital space station Gossamer: I would say that neither Kath or me has any desire to get revenge on the scientists. EchoMirage: well, I'd love to claim Copernicus one day, but currently that's not within our capacities EchoMirage: not for revenge, but because an intact station is of incredible value Gossamer: Well, it's more valuable to have stuff running down here. After all the reason they sent us down here was for supplies. Gossamer: But then again, maybe it wasn't.. Gossamer: The question is, if there was any truth to it. Otherwise, why else would they want this factory down here? Ancient Gamer: Remember copying these comments into the Orbital Station Copernicus One thread! Gossamer: Ok. Ancient Gamer: The week ends, and the story goes on EchoMirage: well, the scientists' management was everything else than wise valadaar: Get what the scientists want. Mess with Scientists. Survive. valadaar: Fixated on Scientists.. Grrr EchoMirage: my position is, find safer home with food and water, take out baron. EchoMirage: grab his stuff. valadaar: That falls in line with mine EchoMirage: we have a nuclear reactor, with his stuff we may even set up some nice civilization. valadaar: that counts as messing with scientists and gettting their stuff EchoMirage: count me in, then Gossamer: That sounds like a plan, we dig in, we take out the baron, get his stuff, and then we can worry about the scientists. valadaar: yeah Ancient Gamer: Alright! The course is clear, then! EchoMirage: I just think that setting up fortification in an area that can be flooded by blowing up a piece of any of 20 miles of distant dike sucks valadaar: agreed EchoMirage: I would relocate first Gossamer: But that would require us to get the Mary Sue back in the air. valadaar: how much below sea level are we? Ancient Gamer: The dikes are arranged in a grid like pattern, with dikes inside the dikes, in case of such an event. Unfortunately, you are in a dike bordering the ocean. Ancient Gamer: 4 meters EchoMirage: hence my point EchoMirage: we need to hack the Mary Sue, and repair her too EchoMirage: question: did you roll my science skill for hacking too? EchoMirage: because I have even a comp specialty Gossamer: Then the ones who have those skills ought to improve em and try those checks again. EchoMirage: I will put the 10 free points into computers (science) anyway Ancient Gamer: Wionna can repair her, given enough spare parts. You need water, food (Mortimer fixed those in the chat the other day... coming up in his post), spare parts, hacking Mary Sue, then besting the Baron and getting his stuff in the Bohr facility. EchoMirage: hm, l'Ancienne? Ancient Gamer: Okay. You will get another try at hacking the Mary Sue after we start up the game again tomorrow then. Ancient Gamer: Yes? valadaar: Water -some genius comes up with my idea. Food - fish? EchoMirage: shall I edit Becca in the char creation to reflect new skill level then? Gossamer: Kath is a genius but not in Science. Ancient Gamer: Yes. Excellent. Ancient Gamer: I love up to date char sheets Ancient Gamer: As you can see on Mary Sue's sheet. Constantly evolving. Ancient Gamer: Need to change the coffins to unoccupied!!!! Yikes! valadaar: Done so as well. Upgraded skills he's used. valadaar: The Mary sue would float if the hatches are all nicely closed, tight valadaar: right I meant Gossamer: Tight works too. Gossamer: Ancient Gamer: Yes. The Mary Sue is space-safe. She is most certainly waterproof. Ancient Gamer: She would probably rest on the ocean floor though. Too much heavy stuff inside.
Ancient Gamer: Whether she is dead or not depends on the actions of you guys. Gossamer: Do you mean dead as in doesn't communicate or dead as in, just can't fly? Ancient Gamer: the former Gossamer: I thought I prevented that? Gossamer: He sat alone, illuminated by the light of Mary Sue's computer screens. He had managed to disable the communications device early on, in case the scientists would try to order her to do something stupid. But restoring their control of her seemed to be more difficult. Gossamer: "Access restricted, operation illegal", her voice was husky, almost sensual as ever. Gossamer: "You have undone us, mr. Marion, and in the process undone yourselves. Mary Sue...", there was a loud bang, and the holographic device burst into separate pieces. Gossamer: So seemingly, she can still communicate with us. Ancient Gamer: Ah, yes. My bad. Forgot you saved the day!

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The relationship between Bill de Blasio, who is white, and Chirlane McCray, who is black, was once a spectacle even on the multiethnic streets of New York City. Now, that relationship has helped propel Mr. de Blasio into City Hall, and put the couple and their two children among the nation's most prominent interracial families, a symbol of changing attitudes....


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"You think cotton pads are soft, right? They're not," said a model who quit walking runway show during fashion week because of the painful hair and makeup routine. "During the day it's a lot of putting on — and wiping off — makeup with cotton pads. And there's nothing gentle about that process, especially when you get your makeup changed about five plus times a day," she continued. "A Q-tip ends up feeling like a tiny knife after it's used to straighten eye liner and get rid of smudges for the one hundredth time (a lot of the shows call for a smoky eye)."
So, do the hairstylists, makeup artists, and manicurists working on hectic fashion shows even know they're hurting the models? Do they try to avoid it, at least? A top hairstylist, makeup artist, and manicurist explain their end of things.
"I don't care," laughed Guido, the lead hairstylist at Rag & Bone. "I think the girls realize you're frantic, because unlike the studio where it's a lot more relaxed, here there is a time constraint and a lot of girls to work on. I don't know that we're ever that rough, but it also depends on the look—if there is tight braiding or something, we might tug and pull a bit more. It's not that we're out to hurt the girls or anything, but there definitely is an understanding that there is sort of a drama to it all. During New York Fashion Week, most of the girls sit there quietly, especially because they just got off of holiday. But when the girls get to Paris, that's when the complaints and cries start, because at that point they're tired of being tugged and pulled. They're just done."
Makeup artist Gucci Westman (pictured above), key makeup team at Rag & Bone, prefers the gentle route, "I'm not rough when I apply makeup," she says. "I've never been a jammer when it comes to using my makeup brushes, I've always been aware of my hand. I think it depends on your personality though. I always try to be sensitive to being in someone's face, especially when everyone is rushing. You have to have some place of calm."
Yeonjae Yuk, the head nail pro at Vivienne Tam, adds, "As a manicurist, I have to get a job done and sometimes that requires cutting the models' nails when they don't want them cut or putting on tips, which can harm the nail if they're not removed properly. And then there's the occasional nip with the cuticle nippers. So you can imagine that they're not always happy with me, but I try to be as gentle as possible while I'm working on them. A lot of times the girls will have sensitive cuticles and nail beds, so if I'm rough with my tools, they'll definitely let me know. It's hard though because I have to be quick—there are a lot of girls to do in a very little time period, but I try to make it painless."So soulless they aren't, but busy they are.
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Usually, April has not been
kind to the Yankees. So to finish the
month with a winning record and in first place is clearly an accomplishment. After the Yankees were ripped in the
off-season for their failure to sign Cliff Lee while the Boston Red Sox were
signing Carl Crawford and trading for Adrian Gonzalez, the expectations were
greater in Beantown. As a result, there is a bit of satisfaction in the respective teams' starts. Perhaps it was a good
thing as the Yankees finally shook the April curse and controlled the month of
April instead of letting the month control them.
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Boston, meanwhile, has
gotten off to a sluggish start, with a 13-15 mark entering play tonight. I'd be a fool to think the Sox will continue
to underperform. I have no doubt that
they will start clicking on all cylinders at some point, and I can only hope
the Yanks have built a sufficient cushion to withstand any Sox charge.
Roster to roster (today), I'd still give the edge of the Sox over the
course of the full 162 game schedule.
I think the keys for the
Yankees to hold off the inevitable Sox charge will rest primarily with
pitching. I've been pleased by what the
Yanks have gotten from Ivan Nova, Freddy Garcia, and Bartolo Colon, but I still
do not think that all three have the sustainability for the duration of the
The health of Phil Hughes
will be a key determinant. The recent
tests have been positive, but the fact remains that the Yankees are no closer
to getting Hughes on the mound than they were before. What if he isn't able to come back this
year? What's Plan B? The Yankees already needed a #3 starter or
better when Hughes was in the rotation. For
now, the Yanks have to hope that Nova, Garcia and Colon continue to perform
above expectations.
Count me as one of those who
believe that it is time to drop Derek Jeter down in the order. His days as a lead-off hitter are over, and
it's time to get Brett Gardner at the top of the order. I realize that Gardner isn't hitting, but I think
that leading off would revitalize his bat and of course his speed on the bases
with the guns coming to bat would be huge.
The Yanks could definitely
use timely hitting, but I fully expect the bats to come around. I saw the highlights of last night's game
showing Hideki Matsui hitting a game-winning home run for the Oakland A's, and
thought to myself, yeah, we could use that…
With the 2011 NFL Draft
behind us, I am still pondering the Minnesota Vikings first round selection of
QB Christian Ponder. There's no doubt
that I would have loved to have DT Nick Fairley who went to the Detroit Lions
with the next pick. However, the Vikings
had to emerge from this draft with a franchise QB. Andy Dalton may turn out to be a great
quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals and Colin Kaepernick may do wonderful
things in the Golden Gate City, but all things considered, I am glad that
Ponder is in Minnesota. There's no doubt
that I would have preferred Jake Locker but the Tennessee Titans made that an
impossibility. I had mixed feelings
about Blaine Gabbert, so short of Cam Newton and Jake Locker, I am satisfied
with Ponder.
Minnesota Vikings
I'd be surprised if the
Vikings go to the training camp (assuming the lockout is lifted) with Ponder,
Joe Webb, and Rhett Bomar as the only QB's.
I fully expect them to pursue a veteran.
I don't think that Kevin Kolb would be worth the price since Ponder
should be ready to take over the position within a couple of years. So, I guess it depends how cheaply the
Vikings can get someone like Carson Palmer, Donovan McNabb, or Vince
Young. It definitely makes me wish that
Sage Rosenfels was still on the roster.
When the lockout is finally
resolved, I definitely hope the Vikings find a way to retain WR Sidney
Rice. I don't want to lose free agent DE
Ray Edwards, but I think that Rice would be much harder to replace.
I was glad to see the Tampa
Bay Rays activate 3B Evan Longoria for tonight's game. I may not be a Rays fan, but Longoria is
arguably the best third baseman in the league.
Win or lose, I'd rather see Longoria in the Rays lineup than not.
Congratulations to the Los
Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier who has hit safely in 28 games entering play
tonight. I am sure that this is a trip
down memory lane for manager Don Mattingly, who once had a consecutive home run
streak going. I am sure that Donnie
Baseball has shared his insight into how to handle the pressure from the press
in these situations. Ethier's a great
guy and I'd definitely like to see him continue this streak.
The San Jose Sharks are up
2-0 in their series with the Detroit Red Wings, but who in the world can
possibly be comfortable with playing Game 3 in Joe Louis Arena?…
The Los Angeles Lakers lost
Game 1 to the Dallas Mavericks? Really? What are they trying to do? Give a happy ending to the LeBron James
Championship Show?…


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Making Lemonade...Cake Pops!
- The big bunny pedestal is a new gift from my daughters from Pier 1. I have been soooooo wanting him to go with my Pottery Barn bunny cupcake pedestal that I've loved for years. I'm so excited to have them and so grateful! Doesn't he look perfect holding the cake pops? They go so perfectly with my daughter's Easter plates that I just found this afternoon. They were among things she never took with her when she moved out. :) It all couldn't have gone together better if I'd planned the entire thing!!!
- The cloche on the cupcake pedestal is from Home Goods.
- The ceramic chick and bunny baskets and matching salt and pepper shakers are Hallmark, bought from Kohl's.
- The tablecloth, (my favorite!) was from Bed, Bath & Beyond.
- The gorgeous crystal chargers were from Hobby Lobby (not actually chargers, but on clearance as the last remaining pieces of three tiered servers). The eggs were paper maché from Hobby Lobby too. I covered some with old book pages and mod podged diamond dust on them, painted some silver, some were left plain and some with only diamond dust. I love them all! A very easy project with a BIG payoff in person! The moss filling the clay pots is from there too.
- The glasses are Libby's Gibraltar from Walmart as are the napkins and candles too.
- The tiny clay pots and the flocked green bunnies were from Michael's.
- I think the Easter plates were from Cracker Barrel.
- The napkin ring roses were from MacRae's.
- The flatware is Oneida's Michelangelo, also gifts from my wonderful daughters!
- That just leaves the white basket weave plates. They were from an outlet store in Nashville that no longer exists.
- The candlesticks were from Service Merchandise and the candles from Walmart.
He's holding pillars we cut from our much loved Bradford Pear tree that fell this time last year. Also, some wild flowers. It went with the spring garden motif of this tablescape.
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CHICAGO — Inhaler drugs used by millions of people with emphysema and bronchitis may slightly raise the risk for heart attacks and even death, a study suggests.
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The results aren't conclusive and inhalers provide significant relief for these patients struggling to breathe. But the study authors urged doctors to closely monitor patients who use the inhalers.
Most affected patients have both emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The condition's formal name, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, is the nation's fourth leading cause of death.
The study's increased risks were small, and the drugs' marketer said both medicines are safe. Outside experts called the study compelling but said it has limitations that make it hard to know if the drugs or something else was at fault.
The drugs are tiotropium, sold as Spiriva Handihaler by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and ipratropium, available generically and also sold by Boehringer under the brand name Atrovent.
Spiriva, approved in 2004, and the decade-old Atrovent are used once or more daily to relax muscles and open lung airways. They've been used by 8 million patients worldwide.
A Veterans Affairs study published last week linked ipratropium with an increased risk for heart-related deaths in men.
The new study appears in Wednesday's Journal of the American Medical Association.
The company told the Food and Drug Administration earlier this year that its own data had linked Spiriva with a possible increased risk for strokes. But Boehringer and Pfizer Inc., which jointly market Spiriva, said Tuesday that they had recently given the FDA a new analysis of that data plus new long-term data, which they said shows initial concerns about strokes were unfounded.
"We strongly disagree with the conclusion" in the new study, the companies said in a statement.
COPD affects as many as 24 million Americans and kills more than 100,000 each year. It involves thickened and narrowed lung airways and excess mucous. Symptoms include persistent coughing and severe shortness of breath; smoking is a leading cause.
Patients describe COPD breathing problems as feeling like they're "living the entire day under water, unable to come to the surface," said Dr. Aaron Milstone of Vanderbilt University medical school.
The new study pooled results from 17 randomized studies comparing mostly older patients on either of the drugs with those on different medicine or dummy drugs. Randomized studies are the most rigorous kind of medical research, but Milstone said drawing conclusions from a pooled analysis can be problematic because of differences in patients' characteristics.
It found that using either drug for more than one month appeared to increase chances for fatal and nonfatal heart problems including heart attacks by more than 50 percent.
Among about 7,400 patients on either inhaled drug, 1.8 percent or 135 people developed fatal or nonfatal heart problems over a period of several weeks to several years. By contrast, among about 7,300 patients on other drugs or dummy medicine, 1.2 percent or 86 had those problems.
In absolute terms, out of 40 patients using either drug for one year, there would be one extra drug-linked death, said study author Dr. Sonal Singh of Wake Forest University's medical school.
Other drugs are used for COPD, but they also can have serious side effects, Singh said. This puts patients in "a very tough spot," he acknowledged.
He said before starting drugs, patients should try to reduce heart risks by quitting smoking, keeping blood pressure and cholesterol under control, and using oxygen.
Dr. Mark Rosen, former president of the American College of Chest Physicians and a lung specialist on New York's Long Island, said the data "are very compelling but they're not conclusive."
He said it's unclear what caused the apparent increased risks since the drugs aren't known to affect the heart. The authors said that damaging proteins involved in inflammation are thought to play a role in both COPD and heart disease.
Rosen noted that the analyzed studies weren't designed to look for heart problems, and said it's possible patients on the drugs had more heart problems to begin with.
Still, Rosen said the study "is an excellent reason to do more research to figure out why this is true, if it is true and not a statistical fluke."
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Margaret Cho's episode of Finding Your Roots airs this coming Sunday, May 6, from 8-9 pm ET on PBS (check local listings). You can see a clip of Margaret talking about living in the Castro in the 70s HERE.
'I'm so in love with Skip! Please watch this!!' – Margaret
UPDATE: Watch the full episode
Watch Martha Stewart, Margaret Cho, and Sanjay Gupta on PBS. See more from Finding Your Roots.


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has appointed Wendy Karsten vice president and general manager, effective immediately. For the past year Karsten has been serving as vice president of healthcare operations for SCAN in Arizona.
"Over the past year Wendy has made a significant contribution to SCAN and our members in a variety of areas, including overseeing our home-visit program," said Chris Wing, president and CEO of SCAN Health Plan. "We know that in this newly created role she will continue to find new ways to help our SCAN members maintain their health and independence."
As vice president and general manager for SCAN Health Plan Arizona, Karsten is now responsible for the health plan's overall performance in Maricopa and Pima counties, providing strategic, operational and financial direction. To that task she brings more than 25 years of experience in healthcare leadership. Immediately prior to joining SCAN, Karsten served as CEO for Huntington Medical Foundation in Pasadena, California, where under her leadership the large multi-site medical group implemented an electronic health record system, opened an urgent care center, formed a local partnership to provide care to uninsured children in the community, and acquired 14 area medical practices.
Karsten holds a Master of Arts degree in education from California State University Los Angeles and a Bachelor of Science in finance and accounting from Eastern Oregon University in La Grande, OR.
SCAN Health Plan, one of the largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans in the United States, currently has nearly 145,000 members in California and Arizona. Further information may be obtained at or on Facebook at .


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In Season: Mandarin Oranges
Our recipe recommendations for what's in season.
Peel off the loose skin of a mandarin orange and you have a perfectly portioned snack. I love eating mandarin oranges when I'm alone in my apartment; long after I've eaten the segments, I can still sniff the orange on my fingertips.
Peak season for mandarin oranges is from early winter to early spring. They are smaller than regular oranges and are easier to peel; even in early March, grocery stores have stacks of clementines in crates, or piles of the bagged fruit.
Satsumas, clementines, and tangerines are all varieties of mandarin oranges, along with satsumas, according to Purdue University. Mandarin oranges that have more of a red-orange color are marketed as tangerines. Tangelos are a cross between a grapefruit and a tangerine. Use the small oranges in salads, cakes, and drinks.
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Deborah Madison's Tangelo-Tangerine Pudding
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Eighteen people were killed between 2009 and November last year in accidents caused by people who opened car doors without checking for traffic, accounting for about 0.31 percent of the nation's total fatal crashes during the period, National Police Agency statistics show.
According to the data, 3,884 people in Taipei, New Taipei City (新北市) and Keelung were injured as a result of the careless opening of car doors during the same period, with three motorcyclists losing their lives.
Five percent of all traffic accidents nationwide are the result of non-human factors such as the weather, while human factors are responsible for the rest, said Lee Wen-hsiung (李文雄), the director of the Traffic Safety Department at the Keelung Police Department's Traffic Police Unit.
Lee said he hoped to help reduce the rate of such accidents in the city by promoting the preventive countermeasure of using the opposite hand and looking back when opening a car door.
The nation saw a spate of these types of crashes last year, including a fatal case in January in which a male driver, surnamed Wu (吳), carelessly opened his car door without noticing that a middle-aged motorcyclist, surnamed Kuo (郭), was driving past and knocked the woman to the ground.
Kuo fractured her ribs in the accident and later died from a pneumohemothorax — an accumulation of air and blood in the pleural cavity.
Wu was sentenced to 11 months in prison on the charge of causing death by negligence.
In September, there was a similar case in Greater Taichung in which a month-old baby girl surnamed Tseng (曾), who was being carried by her parents on a motorcycle, was thrown to the ground after their scooter crashed into the door of a car opened by a woman surnamed Tsai (蔡).
The baby sustained serious skull fractures and was pronounced dead after being rushed to a hospital.
Citing the Criminal Code, Keelung District prosecutor Chou Chi-yung (周啟勇) said drivers or passengers who open a car door in such a way that it injures another person could face a maximum prison sentence of six months and a fine of no more than NT$500.
Chou said that those who caused more serious physical injuries due to this form of negligence could be detained, face a prison sentence of no more than one year or a maximum fine of NT$500.
The maximum prison term could be increased to two years and the fine to NT$2,000 if the carelessness leads to the death of the victim, Chou said.
Regarding professional drivers, Chou said taxi operators could be indicted on charges of causing bodily harm or death due to occupational negligence if someone is injured or killed because of their failure to properly pull their vehicles over to the side of the road before allowing passengers to disembark.
The crime of causing bodily harm due to occupational negligence carries a prison term of no more than one year and a maximum fine of NT$1,000, with those causing severe physical injuries facing a possible three years in prison and a fine of up to NT$2,000, Chou said.
However, Chou said people who are found guilty of professional negligence resulting in death could be jailed for up to five years and given a fine not exceeding NT$3,000.
According to New Taipei City Police Department's Traffic Police Corps, a taxi driver surnamed Kuo (郭) was sentenced to seven months in jail in 2010 after he faied to stop by the side of the road and alert his passenger to oncoming vehicles, resulting in a female motorcyclist surnamed Hsu (許) being paralyzed for life.


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THE QUESTION: What is your advice for 2010 college grads?
"Don't throw away your Ramen noodle stash." -- Lee Camp, Laughing Liberally
"Hit up places currently hiring: House Ethics Committee, New York state government, and Toyota quality-control department." -- Larry Sabato, UVA
"Work hard, learn new media, and maybe one day Andrew Breitbart can pay you to get arrested for tampering with a senator's phone system." -- Matt Corley, Center for American Progress
PARODY by T.A. Frank
"We're really close. ... We're getting to a place where Democrats and Republicans both can get comfortable with this." -- Sen. Bob Corker on forthcoming financial reform
The Bipartisan Comfortable Financial Reform Act of 2010
Key Provisions:
1. If you can't learn to oversee yourselves, you're going to have someone over- seeing you. This is your last warning. We really mean it this time.
2. Whoever has been photocopying his buttocks with Citibank's equipment will be expected to cover the cost of both the copy paper and the toner.
3. Any bundling of 1,000 tranches of option–arm loans collateralized by property deemed by investors to be suboptimal (for example, if the real-estate agents themselves employ terms such as "nightmare," "trash," or "hellhole") must now be initialed by not only your immediate supervisor but also a department head.
4. A lot of you guys on Wall Street spend way too much time at the office. Take a day off more often, recharge in Nantucket, hit the links.
5. Payday loan customers must now be asked, "So are you sure you want all this money I'm about to give you?" Also, payday lenders must disclose online any pecuniary inter- ests in side businesses that threaten to "cut off [debtor's] balls and serve them for dinner."
6. Life's funny. One minute, you're king of the world. The next, you're almost not king of the world. Then it turns out you're king of the world after all, thanks to the taxpayer. Of course, none of this is really a law, except that it sort of is.
7. In retrospect, weren't we all kind of hard on Bernie Madoff?
8. Interest and debt sub-optimization yield swaps must never be leveraged via Zind-Humbrecht municipal brix options. The preceding sentence is meaningless, of course, but it does make it look like we know more than you do.
9. We're angry, by the way. And if you break the law, you might even be prosecuted for it. Such toughness bespeaks our newfound and sincere populist outrage.
10. No more groping the interns. When you make back all the money you lost for everyone -- then, and only then -- may you consider indulging the droit de financier.
DIALOGUE: Fat of the Land
Has Michelle Obama gone too far in her crusade against childhood obesity?
Adam Serwer: Michelle Obama has launched a campaign against childhood obesity, which some critics say amounts to "fat shaming." But obviously she's not just saying that being overweight is bad, and I think a bit of pressure from the right people can be effective.
Gabriel Arana: All the shame in the world hasn't made us any thinner. And this "pressure" can also lead to eating disorders.
Adam: That's true; it's not a solution by itself. But some encouragement from family members or other loved ones, as opposed to a society-wide stigma, can help.
Gabriel: But so much obesity is actually related to poverty and access to good food. How much will stigmatizing it help resolve poverty and access issues?
Adam: Well, you can't just be quiet if your loved ones are making themselves sick by gaining too much weight -- you have to help them change. Also, Americans like hearing that they're in complete control of their situations.
Gabriel: I think it's better to shame people -- especially kids -- about what they eat, not how they look. The other day I saw a kid buying a huge bag of Cheetos at the supermarket with his mother standing there. I wanted to yell at the mother for letting her kid eat unhealthy food!
Adam: Maybe the better thing to do is shame the parents.
Gabriel: If we can do it with smoking, I think we can do it with food.
Adam: Smoking is a good example of how shame combined with active government can reduce a really unhealthy habit.
Gabriel: It only works if you moralize the issue. You have to make people think they are immoral for letting their kids eat crap. Do you think Michelle lets Sasha and Malia buy giant bags of Cheetos? Hell no!
Adam: I don't think Sasha and Malia are going to the grocery store. But there's another question: Was it cool for Michelle Obama to mention that a doctor had said something about her kids gaining weight?
Gabriel: I know the intent was to personalize the issue and make herself seem less like a judgmental authority figure, but I sort of don't buy that the Obama family has real problems with weight. I mean, look at the kids' genes. Barack and Michelle are both so tall and skinny.
Adam: It's kind of like celebrities in acne commercials.
Gabriel: Yeah, I am pretty sure Vanessa Williams does not struggle with self-esteem issues stemming from her "acne."
Adam: Well, Obama was a pudgy kid.
Gabriel: You think Obama was pudgy? Maybe you do have shame issues!
Adam: Well, I was a pudgy kid. I'm not now. Maybe that's why I think some positive pressure from loved ones works!


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Documentary of Paul McCartney & Wings premieres May 15
Macca himself will walk the red carpet in London.
Rockshow, a film documenting Paul McCartney and his band Wings on their 1975-76 Wings Around the World tour, will have its big-screen premiere May 15 at BAFTA in London. McCartney is scheduled to appear on the red carpet for the event.
The rest of the world will have to wait until the following day to catch Rockshow, which captures the rock icon and his group (which featured McCartney's late first wife, Linda) on a trek that brought their show to more than 600,000 people in the USA and Canada, concluding with three historic gigs at The Forum in Los Angeles. On May 16, the film will be screened in more than 700 cities worldwide, among them New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Cape Town, Sydney, Rome, Warsaw, Bucharest, Prague, Hamburg, San Paolo, Rio De Janeiro and Buenos Aires.
Tickets for the movie, which includes a bonus 12-minute interview with McCartney, are available at participating theater box offices and online at rockshowonscreen.com.


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I fell sick the other day and had to spend most of my time recuperating, so I don't have much to report in the way of progress … progress of any sort, really. The new hard drive is working great, even in a 13-year-old laptop, although half the time X won't start on that machine because of memory errors. Yes, it's true, most of the systems I build for that machine don't really work, and the ones I show here are sometimes the best of three, or maybe four, attempts.
The memory chip still doesn't appear in the BIOS or in the system, and that is also disheartening. It's in the only easily accessible memory mount — I say "only" because I don't know if there's another one deep inside this machine, in a place more difficult to reach. My fear is that the standing 16Mb in this machine is fused to the motherboard, which would make it impossible to improve upon, if the "external" brace is not happy.
And if that's the case, then I need to reassess the situation, and plan for the long term with this machine running at 16Mb, no more, no less. In other words, the plan is this:
First, figure out how to bring the sound to life, which is really the only remaining issue with the laptop's physical performance. I never configured the sound mostly because there wasn't a need, but it's starting to grate on me that there's that one little point I omitted for such a long time. Technically it should be a SoundBlaster Pro compatible card of some sort, if this page is to be believed. There are BIOS options for the audio interrupt and DMA and so forth, but to be honest, I wish there weren't: It compounds the possible variations when I'm troubleshooting.
After the sound works, or after I get tired of trying to make it work, then it will be time to tear it apart and find out where the memory is. If it's possible, I want to playtest the thing with the 32Mb stick I have now, and see if it's possible to get a little more overhead.
If it is, then I can do things like, try Ubuntu on it. As it is now, the Ubuntu kernel won't even boot because there's not enough memory. But with just a smidgin more space, I can get quite a bit more out of it. And it would also, probably, alleviate some of the swapping issues I have now with the desktop, and that would improve life considerably. From there the options are much broader.
But if 16Mb is all there is, then it's time to go console-only. X works, and I'm fine with that, but it has always been my contention that there's a lot more speed available by omitting X altogether. It's fun to watch Awesome at work, but the fact is, dropping the graphical context makes it a brand new machine.
At this point you might be wondering why I bother at all, and the reason is the keyboard. I like the feel of the keyboard. It's a little plasticky, but it's enjoyable to type on, and I have a tendency to tolerate machines that have a nice "feel" when I type. Both my Inspiron and Thinkpad fall into that category, and it's one of the reasons I keep them.
But all that aside, I'm not done with this laptop by a long shot. The day will come when I can do all my routine tasks — music, writing, e-mail, etc. — from 100Mhz, and that will be something to show. 😈


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REWIND: Why is she complaining, after all didn't she get her expenses paid and get a new BMW SUV fully paid by Law Offices of David J. Stern?
Excerpt from Depo of Kelly Scott–
8 Q. And what was said about Cheryl's bills being paid for
9 the Law Offices of David Stern?
10 A. That he's always done it. David Stern has always
11 paid for Cheryl's expenses.
12 Q. Personal expenses?
13 A. Yes.
14 Q. Do you know if he — Well was there rumor — Was
15 there talk, rather, that he paid — that he bought her car?
16 A. No, that's confirmed. He did buy her a car. I
17 acknowledge that.
18 Q. He did buy her a car?
19 A. Yes.
20 Q. What kind of car did he buy her?
21 A. It was a BMW SUV.
Q. Anything that –
4 A. Is it like personal or business or –
5 Q. Personal? Business? Anything at all?
6 A. Personal? The only thing that I was aware of that
7 took place there were the perks that certain employees received
8 from David Stern. If they were either dating him or they were
9 good friends with him, that they would basically do certain
10 things for him for certain files, in the sense of like David
11 Vargas. He would have certain perks from David Stern, like a
12 house, a car, cell phone paid all by David Stern.
13 And that's all I know.
14 Q. Okay. So do you know of any other perks besides what
15 you said that Cheryl Salmons got? A car you said, for sure.
16 And her personal bills paid.
17 A. Yes. And cell phone.
18 Q. And probably her mortgage?
19 A. Yes. And vacations and gifts, jewelry.
20 Q. Who else would received gifts and jewelry or cars or
21 homes?
22 A. His girlfriend and David Vargas.
23 Q. Who's his girlfriend?
24 A. At the time it was Christina Dell'Aguila
Palm Beach Post-
A new deposition of Cheryl Samons, the once second-in-command of the Law Offices of David J. Stern, reveals the chaos that occurred last fall as the Florida attorney general's investigation was announced, the robo-signing scandal broke and the largest foreclosure law firm in Florida began to implode.
The deposition, linked to on a foreclosure blog by defense attorney Michael Alex Wasylik, was taken in a class-action lawsuit filed by former Stern attorneys who allege they were terminated without the 60 days notice required by federal law and under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act.
Samons was singled out last fall for her role in signing thousands of foreclosure documents that she had no personal knowledge of and for allegedly having her signature forged by employees who were pushed to speed the processing of foreclosure cases.
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On any desktop e-commerce website, the checkout process needs to be as smooth as possible to maximise conversions. This is even more vital on so mobile sites.
When users are buying from a small screen device with variable connection quality, a long or complex checkout process will deter customers from making a purchase.
Here are a few tips on mobile commerce checkouts, along with some examples of how it should be done…
Design a proper mobile checkout
This is the first step to take if retailers are serious about driving sales via mobile. Even with some otherwise impressive mobile commerce websites or apps, customers are directed to the checkout from the main website.
For example, on the Oasis iPhone app, the checkout looks like this on your mobile screen:
Navigating this checkout, entering your address information and credit card number will be a tough job, even on a decent wi-fi connection; on a 3G connection of variable quality, it could be a nightmare.
I've been told that conversion rates from mobile commerce apps with checkouts like this are pretty poor, while this article reports that conversion rates for mobile users on web checkouts are 70-80% lower than on desktop sites.
It's easy to see why, and it may even be a better idea to provide a contact number for customers to complete the purchase, rather than forcing such a poor user experience on them.
If retailers are serious about driving sales from mobile commerce apps and websites, then a properly designed mobile optimised checkout is a must.
Compare the Oasis example above with the checkout on the Barnes & Noble iPhone app:
Shoppers can negotiate the checkout on this app without having to zoom in and out to read and understand the different form fields, and the whole process is much faster as a result, even more so if you are already registered with the site.
Don't make registration compulsory
Compulsory registration is a barrier to purchase anyway, but an absolute no-no on a mobile site, since every extra form field to fill in means more pain for the customer.
Again, Barnes & Noble provides an excellent example, with a guest checkout that also provides the option of registration during checkout:
Provide a progress indicator
Customers like to know how many stages are left in the checkout process, and this information should also be displayed during mobile checkouts. It can also be used as a way for users to skip back in case they need to alter anything.
Here's an example from the Yoox.com mobile site:
Keep form filling to a minimum
However well optimised, the more fields there are for a user to fill in, the more likely they are to abandon the process. Mobile checkouts should only ask what is absolutely necessary to complete the purchase.
Provide shortcuts for customers
Little things like using the billing address as the delivery address will make the checkout process more palatable for mobile users, and using a postcode lookup tool will save a bit more typing.
Keep page sizes to a minimum
The more elements on a page, the longer it will take to load, and the more likely it is that customers will abandon the checkout process in frustration. The Net A Porter app provides an excellent example of this, with streamlined pages which load reasonably quickly, even on a decent 3G connection.
Provide faster checkout for registered users
The payment process is one of the biggest obstacle to success in mobile commerce, so the easier this can be made for customers, the more likely they are to buy.
Allowing customers to use the delivery and payment details that they have already registered on the desktop site can make mobile checkout as smooth as possible and will increase the number of repeat purchases.
Show a clear contact number during checkout
Since customers are using their phones anyway, it's easy enough for them to make a call, so providing a clear contact number during checkout could just save a few lost sales.
M&S does provide a contact number on every page of its mobile checkout process, but it is at the bottom of the page where it is easily missed.
Provide security reassurances
Some customers may be a little wary about buying via mobile at first, so some reassurances about the security of the transaction may help to ease these concerns.
Provide alternative payment options
Reducing the hassle of making payments is key to the success of any mobile commerce site, and as well as making card payments as smooth as they can be, alternative methods could also be provided.
These alternatives include PayPal mobile checkout, click to call, so users can select products on the mobile site and call up to complete the transaction. Another method is cash on delivery, though I have only seen this on the Yoox mobile site.


text: The HumanFit; World's First Smart CLOTHING Brand by SAMSUNG - First Look at CES 2016 Buy SAMSUNG Wearables at http://amzn.to/1OPlmGd The Human Fit introduces fashion garments and accessories on top of smartphone applications and information technology accessories under the concept of "adding technology to style." Samsung has figured out how to work these little sensors into workout attire, mens suits and even buttons, to keep up with the growing demand of fitness tracking accessories. During the demonstration on the conference room floor at #CES2016, a man in a sleeveless shirt and shorts ran in place to show off how accurate the embedded sensors worked in "The Humanfit" clothing, by Samsung. Every step he took tallied onto his smartphone. The clothing looked as normal as any UnderArmor or Nike workout gear you'd buy at a store. The belt looked like a something you'd find at Express or Macy's. On top of fitness tracking, Samsung developed a solar powered purse called the "Sol Bag." This bag was actually charging a battery as the press took pictures of the product. The purse didn't look like any other purse on the market, probably because the Sol Bag has solar panels on the front of it. Samsung says all of this clothing is not for sale quite yet because its still trying to perfect the technology. All of the movement sensors and clothing would work along with a downloaded app to your phone, via the Google Play store, a Samsung spokesperson said. Buy SAMSUNG Wearables at http://amzn.to/1OPlmGd


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Unquotable:Arthur C. Clarke
"Kubrick was a talentless bum. That whole movie was my idea. And you remember the apes, in the beginning? That's right - I was the smart one, third from the right."
Famous scientist, inventor, turtle impersonator, author and non-paedophile, Arthur C. Clarke is responsible for inventing everything that exists, as well as several things that do not. Clarke lives quietly with 37 nubile Sri Lankan boys in hot pants) on an small island in the Indian Ocean. He spends most of his free time persuading people that he is an author, and not merely a paedophile.
Clarke is the author of numerous science fiction novels, such as Childhood's End (1953), The Fountains of Paradise (1978), and Cradle (1987), as well as non-fiction works such as The Young Traveler in Space (1954) and Boy Beneath the Sea (1958). His many short stories include "Trouble with the Natives" (1951) and "Out of the Cradle, Endlessly Orbiting" (1959).
Clarke on His Many Inventions[edit]
- "My proudest moment came when I invented the first Uncyclopedian; my darkest, when my work was abused to create the Wikipedian."
- "Much has been made of the fact that my invention of the petrol-driven engine revolutionized the 20th century."
- "In Soviet Russia, everything invents me!"
- "Without me, you see, the Dark Ages would never have come into being."
- "The funny thing is, when I invented Christianity, I wasn't entirely serious."
- "I invented Roger Ebert because the initial responses to 2001 weren't favorable."
- "Some people believe that H.G. Wells had a major influence upon my style. That is only partially true since I invented him, along with every other notable Science Fiction Writers."
- "Yes, Thomas Edison did invent the lightbulb and 1092 other odd things. But guess who invented Edison?"
- "I got around the main problem of inventing the tele-communications satellite by inventing outer space and everything that appears there in. Although between you, I and the gatepost I had myself a little rest on the seventh day in – following its invention by me of course!"
Clarke on Himself[edit]
- "I can unequivocably state that I am, in fact, an author, and not a paedophile — although I did invent paedophilia."
Clarke on Other People[edit]
- "Before me, people merely dreamed of Stanley Kubrick."
- "Isaac Asimov is, in reality, based on something I had invented a few years previously."
- "Harlan Ellison really is such a little snot."
- "I invented Philip K. Dick."
- "If I didn't exist, I would have invented myself."
- "Even if I didn't invent it, I'm sure I would have invented it, anyway."
- Al Gore likes to claim that he invented the internet, but in fact, I invented Al Gore following my futile attempts at inventing Dan Quayle 2.0. Oh, and I invented the internet, too."
- "I'm going to fucking invent that guy... I have done it before, and I will do it again. I'm going to fucking invent Steve Ballmer."
Clarke on Fashion[edit]
- "I was the first person to make looking like a pale, balding turtle fashionable."
- "History shows that it was I who invented Hot Pants, and that my boys have been wearing them since 1952."
Clarke on Things That Tingle[edit]
- "Hmm, my spider-sense™ is tingling."
- "Hmm, my idiot-sense™ is also tingling."
- "It is a fact that I did, in 1948, invent the first good thing. I should also add that it tingled."
- "Hmm, I'm getting that Fimbling Feeling™."
Clarke on PCP[edit]
- "I'm going to fucking bury those people, I have done it before, and I will do it again. I'm going to fucking kill everything."
Clarke on 2001[edit]
- "I invented that year"
- "I'm sorry Dave; you can't invent that because I already did! Oh yeah and I can read lips; which I invented. So I'm gonna throw your sorry arse into space; which I invented"
Clarke on 2001:A Space Odyssey[edit]
- "What a load of shit that was. Now I have to write a book EXPLAINING that bollocks!"
- "Kubrick, come 'ere, I'll punch yer fuckin' lights out!"


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Thanks for your response. I thought I would update. I actually got them down to $840 a month with nothing down except for 1st month and motor vehicle fees (tax included in payment). I'm happy with the price and closing.
How and where were you able to obtain that stong of a purchase. we are in the market for 50i and would apprecaite the inside scoupe on getting the best deal we can. I was getting info from the dealer regarding the "Select" financing option have you heard of this. they finance 60months with a baloon payment due on payment 61.
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Sharing my lease with would be buyers...on order ~5 week wait. They were off by a few $ (~$250) over my calculations.
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$250 Over Invoice at $53,300 Buy / $56,975 MSRP
Buy: $53,300
Residual: $35,894 (63%)
Depreciation: $490 ($17,405/36 months)
Finance fee: $197 (@ .00220....[$35,894+$53,300]*0.00220)
Total: $687 - buy at $685 (~$7 more than my calculation)
$4307 Up front:
1st Month: $685
Acquisition $725
Security $700
Doc $75
Tags: $250
Tax: $1,872 (7.375% calculated on $25,385 ... $24,660 monthly payments and $725 acquisition)
Hope this helps, PM me with any questions or the dealer0
How much work was it to negotiate that deal? What was your reason for going with a lease vs the finance program with the baloon payment?
Looks like you got a pretty good deal. What dealer was this?
thanks for the post0
rllnresistance Posts: 8Possibly interested in leasing a 2011 X5 diesel. Would anyone know the MF and residual on a 36 or 42 month lease with 12k miles/year?0
frugalsc Posts: 24this sounds like a good deal..sorry can't seem to figure out how to PM you..can you provide the dealer information? i'm in bergen county nj0
I got the deep sea blue w/ beige interior and poplar wood. I did not get the running boards b/c of all the discoloration issues I have read about. I will wax asap. Thanks again! I feel like I negotiated pretty strong and ended up with a great deal! I'm proud of myself, lol- and reading all these posts helped SO much!0
It was no problem at all in negotiating the price; just shared with them what is being offered in the market. Negotiation/discussion took no more than 30 minutes - then the paperwork nightmare! I chose the lease as (according to Roundel) the 3rd gen X5 is anticipated in 2013 and the 5 series would probably be due for a mid-cycle refresh. I cannot see myself keeping the car for a long time as the technology is always improving and I like a new car every so often. With the cost of the car post maintenance, if purchasing I would opt for an Acura or Lexus. 5+ years and no issue with my Acura; my E39 and E60 post maintenance have both been expensive after the free maintenance period. Leasing (a BMW) just made sense given the high residual and new models/updates that may be potentially be on the horizon - plus, I am buying this as my winter car.
Let me say that all the deals in my area were willing to meet the pricing; it came down to 2 - I had the great fortune to work with two wonderful salesmen - and that made the difference. Other dealers may have been closer or offered more perks - but the people I contacted / negotiated with just ... well, sucked - one even said he had to be haughty as he worked in an upper class area selling a luxury vehicle. But he met the pricing.
My two final choices were Orange County BMW in Harriman and Westchester BMW in White Plains. I ended up at Westchester, right place, right time, right relationship. My old sales guy moved, so after 2 cars from him - had to find a new sales guy - hopefully, this guy will work out just as well in the future. I would also give BMW of Tenafly a try- great folks - just too far away.
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You're very welcome, vision_tx. I'm glad that you found this forum so helpful. Nice job cutting $100/month off of this truck's payment. You're absolutely right, it's amazing what a difference a little competition will make when shopping for a new vehicle .
Enjoy your new ride!
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You're very welcome, degeo. I'm glad that you found this forum so helpful.
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Hi rphman. Vehicles' security deposits are equivalent to their monthly payment rounded up to the nearest $25 or $50 increment. If you are not a returning BMW FS lessee, you will have to pay a security deposit to get the best available money factor on your lease.
There's nothing wrong with trading your Acadia in when leasing your X5, however it would be in your best interest to have the dealer cut you a check for it rather than using the proceeds as a down payment for your lease. I always advice consumers to put as little money down when leasing. Consumers who make large down payments risk losing them if their vehicle is totaled in an accident or stolen and never recovered. Even though it means your monthly payment will be higher, it is much safer to go with a zero down lease.
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Greetings rllnresistance. Here's the information that you're looking for.
BMW Financial Services' October buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 X5 Diesel with 12,000 miles per year are .00220 and 58%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tiers.
The numbers for an otherwise identical 42 month lease are .00220 and 52%.
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Good day Car man, have you had any discussion or do you have info the X5 50? MF invoice etc? I live in Alaska and being captive to this area with one dealership makes shopping a bit more extraneous!
Any suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated. I have been shopping many dealers and have found a few that will get real close to Invoice (w/in 1500 or so, still working on them and of course the dealer ship in my backyard doesn't want to play (Seattle)) I have to ship the rig back to AK so right off the bat I am $1250 negative. So, it is crucial I negotiate an aggressive deal to compensate for the added costs of shipping.
There is some good dialog out there and you are providing a great service with this informational forum!
Thoughts appreciated re following deal
$3,000 down
3yr lease w/ 10K miles
$890/mo + tax
equipped with technology, premium, sports actvity (w/ 20" wheels) & premium sound packages + running boards & roof rails0
You should do some research on the running boards- I have heard about discoloration problems. That's why I didn't get them.0
Car man has some really good input but I have not had any response to my 2 postings as of yet. you might want to include MSRP and your buy price to better determine how good a deal.
what is your general location or state?
I am considering a similar packaged vehicle right now and I am finding that invoice is approx. 6.2 to 7% ish of MSRP based on the 15-20 dealers I have contacted regarding their vehicles.0
$70,125 msrp
$66,400 pp0
I'm working on a deal for an X5 premium. I'm OK with the price, but for a 36 month lease, 12,000/miles per year I'm getting a 62% residual and .00245 lease money factor. The residual seems OK, but should the money factor be lower?0
Hi Car Man:
What are the October buy rate lease money factor and residual value for 36 month lease of a 2011 X5 premium with 12,000 miles per year? Assuming top credit tiers.
Hi AKBuyer. I've heard that shopping in Alaska is tough. I can tell you what this vehicle's money factor and dealer invoice price are, but they might not matter that much if there isn't any competition.
Through November 1st, BMW Financial Services' November buy rate lease money factor for a 36 month lease of a 2011 X5 50 is .00190.
BMW is scheduled to introduce its new November lease program some time tomorrow.
You can find the exact dealer invoice price of the X5 that you are interested in over in the New Vehicle Pricing section of Edmunds.com.
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Hi iwantx5. Through November 1st, BMW Financial Services' buy rate lease money factor for a 36 month lease of a 2011 X5 Premium is .00220 for consumers who qualify for its top credit tiers. Make sure that the dealer that you get your truck through uses this factor to calculate your payment.
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Hey iwantx5. Through November 1st, BMW Financial Services' buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 X5 Premium with 12,000 miles per year are .00220 and 62%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tiers.
BMW is scheduled to introduce its new November program some time tomorrow.
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Yes, Alaska is tough but I am not opposed to looking outside which is what I have been doing. so, with the money factor changing tomorrow, do you think it will get more attractive or less attractive?
would you suggest the select program or a lease?
Thanks for the info and I have been finding that there are a few dealers out there which are very willing to work to get close to invoice pricing. do you have any suggestions on a place to call close to AK?
warbern Posts: 62Looking at the newly posted BMW lease deals, it seems like the x5 offers the greatest value on a lease. Can you tell me if this is in fact true and also what the money factor and residual is on a 2011 x5 35i with 12K miles a year. Thanks so much!0
funkatation Posts: 2Car man,
Can you post money factor and residual for the new November lease deal for an X5 diesel with Premium Package and Heated seats. 10k/36mo Also, how does the Eco Credit and Holiday credit factor in the "669" / month payment? Is it at MSRP minus those discounts? Is there room to have the payment lower if you can negotiate closer to invoice?
mspopilek Posts: 2Does anyone know what the new november 2010 residual and base money factor is for a 2011 BMW X5 Premium 36 months 15,000 miles a year?0
ayers976 Posts: 4Recently put in order for 2011 X5 x35i Premium (Tech, Conv, Cold, HUD, etc).
36 months / 12k
Cap: 57745 - $100 cap reduction
MF: .0022 - MSD x7 (.00171)
Residual: 62%
Monthly $749 (inc 6.25% tax)
First I'm curious if folks in MA are getting similar offers (or better). It ends up being 1100 or so over invoice.
Second, the new Nov MF and residuals aren't out yet, but if I choose to go with the numbers can I apply the $2500 Holiday credit to the purchase price?
You're welcome, akbuyer. I personally would rather go with a lease than a balloon note.
Unfortunately, I am not familiar with the dealerships in the Alaska area.
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Warbern, BMW Financial Services' November buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a base 2011 X5 35i with 12,000 miles per year are .00210 and 53%, respectively.
When negotiating your lease on this truck, make sure to take advantage of the $2,500 cash incentive that is now available on it.
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The un-super PACs
Disgusted by conservative political groups flush with billionaires' riches, real estate professional Mark Satterlee formed his Our Country Our Voice super PAC hoping to fund television and Web ads promoting liberal candidates.
Filing the federal paperwork took about 20 minutes and a postage stamp.
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But when Satterlee sought to open up a bank account for his super PAC this summer, four financial institutions turned him down. His fundraising total through October? Zero dollars.
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"It took a lot more of my time than I thought it would, and we never really got it off the ground," Satterlee said. "Doing this was harder than I expected."
Satterlee's saga is hardly unique: More than 60 percent of the 1,091 super PACs ever created have never raised a dime.
In fact, more than 100 super PACs have closed shop in 2012, 59 this month alone, the Sunlight Foundation reports.
They're the "un-super PACs," often born from political idealism and good intentions but doomed to virtual anonymity or irrelevancy for one reason or another. Even kitschy or eye-catching names — such as Dogs Against Romney, Joe Six PAC, Eradicate National Debt and the Slam Dunks, Fireworks and Eagles Super PAC — haven't helped much.
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Life is good on the other side of the spectrum, where groups such as Restore Our Future, which raised $132 million to help Mitt Romney, or the pro-Barack Obama Priorities USA Action ($63 million), took advantage of a 2010 federal court decision that essentially created super PACs and gave the power to raise and spend unlimited sums.
But those are the anomalies: Fewer than one in 10 super PACs have raised at least $100,000, according to the latest federal records. Only 59 have raised more than $1 million.
That said, super PACs have collectively generated more than $750 million as of their last federal reports — a number that will certainly increase by year's end.
Robert Rosenfeld of Ohio, for his part, wasn't exactly being serious when he formed the Fat Old Man PAC.
Using one of his daughters' nicknames for him, Rosenfeld says he created the super PAC mainly to "get my three kids a little more interested in the election."
He didn't raise a dime but said he had some fun and learned, if nothing else, that filing paperwork to form a super PAC is a heck of a lot easier than filing tax returns for charitable organizations, which is part of his day job.
Remy Maisel raised $25 from one donor during the more than six months she's run Penn Staters for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow, a super PAC inspired by comedian Stephen Colbert, who sold a do-it-yourself kit for forming super PACs as part of a yearlong gag lambasting the influence of money in politics. Maisel added $50 from her own pocketbook, as well.
Colbert's satirical super PAC — Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow — raised about $1.25 million, only to have Colbert to shut it down this month and donate the remaining $774,000 to a secretive nonprofit organization he set up.


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FAQs: Research Studies & Clinical Trials: Many patients and families have questions about enrolling in research studies and clinical trials. Here are answers to some of the most frequent concerns.
What is a research study?In general, the purpose of a research study is to find an answer to a problem. These types of problems include how to pick the best treatment for a patient with an illness or how to better prevent someone from experiencing an illness.
A clinical trial is a specific type of research study. The purpose of a clinical trial is to decide whether or not a treatment should be approved for the general population. A clinical trial investigates the safety and effects of a wide range of medical treatments, from medication to surgical equipment and techniques.
Why participate in research studies?Research evaluates how effective a new treatment of depression is compared to a standard therapy or a placebo (inactive) pill. Your participation can clearly help us understand more about depression and its treatments, participation in a research study can actually benefit the study participant directly.
Is it safe to participate in research studies?Yes. To ensure your safety, doctors will follow your symptoms very closely during the course of the study. You will meet with a study doctor regularly (typically about once a week or once every other week). The doctor will ask you questions and may perform lab work (for example, blood draws or other physical examinations) to monitor your mental and general health. If the doctor is concerned about your safety, he or she may take you out of the study and help you find appropriate and care.
How often will I see a doctor?Typically, patients see a doctor once every other week while participating in a study.
How soon can I come in for an appointment?If you are eligible for an initial appointment after talking with a member of our research staff on the phone, we can often schedule your first appointment within 1 or 2 weeks.
Will you share information about me with anyone?Your participation is confidential. We will not share information about you or your participation in a study with anyone (including insurance companies), unless you give us permission to do so, or if there is a medical emergency.
Can I participate in a study while I am on a waitlist to see a private psychiatrist?Yes, you can participate in a study while you are on a waitlist to see a private psychiatrist.
What happens if I start the study and later decide that I don't want to participate any more?Your participation is voluntary. You may choose to withdraw from a study at any time, for any reason.
What is placebo? Why can't I find out if I was taking placebo?Placebo is an inactive substance that is sometimes called a "sugar pill". We compare the effects of placebo to the active medication and to make sure the results are not from visiting a doctor regularly, but are indeed effects of the active medication.
Research suggests that if you or your doctor were to know you were taking placebo, its potential benefits may change. Knowing what you are changing can alter your perception of whether or not you are getting better. For this reason, we don't reveal who was taking placebo until the very end of the study (sometimes up to 6 years).
What happens when I finish the research study?We generally offer three months of free follow-up clinical care for anyone who has stopped or completed a study at our clinic. This means you can see a clinician about once a month after the study. The clinician will help you formulate a plan for continuing your psychiatric care after your leave our clinic.
I've been diagnosed with major (clinical) depression or I am experiencing what I think may be major depression, but I have also been diagnosed with another psychiatric condition. What studies do you have that would be appropriate for me?Major depressive disorder is often accompanied by other disorders (either currently active or in the past), including anxiety, alcohol and drug use disorders, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, ADHD. Studies generally allow for such patients to participate. In order to be sure, it's best to check with the study doctors or coordinators beforehand.
I have not been diagnosed officially with major depression. Can you diagnose me over the phone with major depression when you screen me for one of your studies?As part of our research screening process, we will ask you a variety of questions about your mental health and mood, including questions on the emotional and behavioral experiences that characterize major depression. We ask you these questions to make sure you would be a good fit for our research program and that one of our treatment studies would best fit your psychological needs.
However, your answers to these questions (and remember, there are no right and wrong answers) will not provide us with enough information to "officially" diagnose you with major depression. Making a diagnosis of major depression or any psychiatric diagnosis requires an in-depth clinical assessment with a licensed mental health professional who will be able to evaluate your depressive symptoms in the context of your general psychological and physical health and history.
Such a professional will be able to consider whether your overall psychiatric experience does indeed fit the criteria for major depression, or if there is a different diagnosis that ought to be considered over major depression, or in addition to major depression.
Am I going to see a therapist in your studies?The kind of treatment you receive at the DCRP will depend on the particular study in which you participate. So, if you participate in a study looking at a talk therapy, then you will indeed meet with a psychiatrist or psychologist for psychotherapy sessions. However, you may also participate in a medication study without therapy sessions, in which case your appointments at the DCRP would be focused on your general progress and condition with the medication.
I am calling for a relative or friend who has major depression and would benefit from one of your treatment studies. If I describe this person's symptoms to you, can you tell me what kind of studies would be good for him/her or enroll him/her in one of your studies?Before we enroll someone in one of our studies, we will need to directly speak with that person. But, if you give that person our number and s/he does call us, we would be more than happy to speak with him/her and see what options we might be able to offer.
Can my research doctor prescribe me other (non-psychiatric) medications?Because our doctors only know you in a research setting and do not have access to your entire medical record, they will usually not prescribe you medications outside the confines of the study. However, at the conclusion of the study a three-month free follow-up period is offered to patients where, based on your symptoms, their clinical opinion and your treatment preferences, they may prescribe medications to alleviate depression, anxiety, or sleep troubles.
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Filmmaking For Dummies Cheat Sheet
The responsibilities of a filmmaking team can be compared to those of the host of people needed to pull off a fine-dining experience from the director/chef to the production assistants/servers. As a filmmaker, you have to be organized enough to know what you need to have in order before you start filming and what to bring to a location shoot. And, if you can get high production values in your film for not a lot of money, you'll be all the more successful.
The Roles in a Filmmaking Production Team
Making a film requires the talents and abilities of a production team. To understand the roles of a film production team, you can compare the positions of each crew member to the people needed to prepare a fine meal. The following chart lists the common positions found on a typical film production team and explains their responsibilities.
|Writes the list of ingredients
|Boom operator
|Gets the microphone in close to hear all the crunches and lip
|Executive producer
|Pays for the cost of the dinner
|Lights the food to look good (sets the mood with a candlelit
|Line producer
|Finds where to get the best deals
|Help with the utensils for eating the meal
|Purchases the groceries, helps choose the brands
|Production assistants
|Act as waiters and busboys
|Casting director
|Chooses the food that's ripe for the picking
|Make-up person
|Brushes on healthy colors to prepare the food to look
|Location scout
|Locates the dinner location
|Wardrobe person
|Dresses the food to look tasty
|Transports the guests to the table
|Production designer
|Enhances the setting and decorates it for dinner
|Takes all the ingredients and cooks them into a great meal
|Prop master
|Supplies the appropriate tableware, including plates and
|Assistant director
|Assists the chef
|Stunt coordinator
|Rigs the exploding champagne bottles and smashing of
|Script supervisor
|Makes sure the chef follows the recipe
|Serves the meal in continuity (appetizer first, entrée
next, dessert at the end)
|Director of photography (cinematographer)
|Makes the food look really good
|Creates the right music atmosphere for enjoying the meal
|Sound mixer
|Records all the crunches and lip smacking
|Post-production supervisor
|Cleans up the mess
A Filmmaker's Pre-Shooting Checklist
A pre-shooting checklist is a must for any filmmaker. Using a checklist helps you to prepare certain things before even setting foot on your set. Increase your chances of having a successful shoot by using this checklist:
Make sure the money's in the bank (is your investor for real?).
Hire a great cook or caterer.
Buy insurance (for crew, equipment, and locations).
Book a professional still photographer for film stills (needed for advertising and posters when you set up distribution).
Secure location permits if necessary (so the police don't bust you).
Make sure all contracts are signed with cast, crew, and location owners, and get releases from everyone on camera — especially background people.
How to Enhance the Production Value of Your Film
Making a film that looks and sounds professional with high production values is an art and a science. As a budget-conscious filmmaker, you can enhance the production value of your film by using the tips in the following list to stretch your budget to cover the essentials and arrange some of the extras for little to no cost:
Barter for things you can't afford to pay for. "Give me this, and I'll give you a credit or show your product or location in my film!"
Use big locations. Expansive looks expensive.
Use large crowds to make your film look like a bigger production. Instead of only 3 people standing in line, have 100! (use free volunteers)
Move the camera.
Get in a high shot or two. Shooting from an apartment balcony works great.
Use an aerial shot to open up your film. If you can't afford to rent a helicopter, license stock footage to use in your film.
Make sure you get believable performances from your actors.
Get a crisp, clear recording of your actors' dialogue.
Get professional music. A great composer can do wonders on your music score.
Hire a cinematographer with a good eye. A good cinematographer can make your movie look impressive — what you see is what you get.
Items to Bring to a Film Shoot Location
Shooting a film on location keeps your filmmaking interesting, but it can also make your nerves frazzled. Before you head out on location, make sure you have everything you need — the items in the following list are crucial:
|Map to the location
|Masking tape, duct tape, rope
|Sound recorder
|Actors' wardrobe
|Film, videostock, memory cards or hard drives (depending on
what format you're shooting with)
|Extra batteries
|Storyboards and the shot list
|Copy of the script
|Extension cords


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The University of Michigan says its final reading of consumer sentiment dropped to 77.5 in September from 82.1 in August. It was the second straight decline after confidence reached a six-year high of 85.1 in July.
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I get this error regularly when I try to access bookmarks (mostly when I do this) on Facebook and it is fucking frustrating. The thing is, it only happens on my account. Eg. I get the error and then switch accounts and try to access the exact same bookmark in the same way from my brother's, girlfriend's, whoever's, and they get through fine but mine never redirects properly. I've also tried switching computers and reinstalling Firefox but I still have the same problem. It seems pretty random too - sometimes I get it sometimes I don't and I usually end up having to refresh the page until the fucker lets me in.
Just wondering if anyone knows anything about this because it is extremely frustrating and I don't want it happening on other pages too. AFAIK all the settings are the same and I haven't touched anything and cookies are allowed for Facebook.
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