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A former Huntington
convenience store owner will serve six months in prison for his
role in defrauding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Abderahamane Eloirzazi, 34, appeared Jan. 7 before U.S.
District Judge Robert C. Chambers in Huntington.
Chambers additionally ordered Eloirzazi to serve a three-year term of
supervised release. He will serve the first six months of that release on home
Federal prosecutors say from June 2010 to Februray 2012,
Eloirzazi along with Huntington
residents Stephanie Pauley, 35, and Cynthia Gibson, 40, participated in the EBT
card-swiping scheme.
Eloirzazi is jointly and separately responsible for the
payment of $127,000 to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, according to the
Jan. 7 sentencing document.
Eloirzazi admitted to fraudulently swiping certain
recipients' cards, charging a dollar amount against the value of the card. He
also gave recipients 50-65 cents on the dollar in cash or ineligible items.
Pauley and Gibson, who were clerks at the former convenience
store, both admitted they each redeemed a portion of approximately $127,000 in
SNAP benefits, according to a past news release.
Both pleaded guilty earlier this year to conspiracy to commit
food stamp fraud.
According to court documents, Gibson was sentenced to three
years probation and was ordered to pay $19,350 to the Department of
Agriculture, for which she will be jointly and severally responsible with the
other co-defendants.
Pauley was sentenced to three months of community correction
and six months of home confinement.
The All-In-One store was demolished Dec. 5.
"The All-In-One store wasn't just a crooked business, it
was a dangerous blight on this city," U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin said in
a past news release. "As I said when we charged the store's owner,
eliminating a criminal stronghold like this can fundamentally change the
character of a neighborhood. By tearing it down and putting the land in city
hands, we've taken a step toward an even safer Huntington
and a brighter future for Fairfield."
"When the Governor, General Hoyer and I were here three
months ago, the most recent effort was just getting started: removing broken
down abandoned structures that were more than eyesores--they were magnets for
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Just about everyone knows that we can't live without blood. And that the blood in our bodies is pumped by the heart through a network of arteries and veins. But beyond those blood basics, what do you know about that red stuff beneath your skin?
Blood is essential for good health because the body depends on a steady supply of fuel and oxygen to reach its billions of cells. Even the heart couldn't survive without blood flowing through the vessels that bring nourishment to its muscular walls. Blood also carries carbon dioxide and other waste materials to the lungs, kidneys, and digestive system; from there they are removed from the body.
Without blood, we couldn't keep warm or cool off, we couldn't fight infections, and we couldn't get rid of our own waste products.
So how exactly does blood do these things? How is it made, and what's in it? How does blood clot? It's time to learn a little about the mysterious, life-sustaining fluid called blood.
Two types of blood vessels carry blood throughout our bodies: The arteries carry oxygenated blood (blood that has received oxygen from the lungs) from the heart to the rest of the body. The blood then travels through the veins back to the heart and lungs, where it receives more oxygen. As the heart beats, you can feel blood traveling through the body at your pulse points — like the neck and the wrist — where large, blood-filled arteries run close to the surface of the skin.
The blood that flows through this network of veins and arteries is called whole blood. Whole blood contains three types of blood cells:
In babies and young children, blood cells are made in the bone marrow of many bones throughout the body. But as kids get older, blood cells are made mostly in the bone marrow of the vertebrae (the bones that make up the spine), ribs, pelvis, skull, sternum (the breastbone), and parts of the humerus (the upper arm bone) and femur (the thigh bone).
Blood cells travel through the circulatory system suspended in a yellowish fluid called plasma. Plasma is 90% water and contains nutrients, proteins, hormones, and waste products. Whole blood is a mixture of blood cells and plasma.
Red blood cells (RBCs, and also called erythrocytes, pronounced: ih-rith-ruh-sytes) are shaped like slightly indented, flattened disks. RBCs contain an iron-rich protein called hemoglobin (pronounced: hee-muh-glow-bun). Blood gets its bright red color when the hemoglobin in RBCs picks up oxygen in the lungs. As the blood travels through the body, the hemoglobin releases oxygen to the tissues.
The body contains more RBCs than any other type of cell, and each has a life span of about 4 months. Each day, the body produces new RBCs to replace those that die or are lost from the body.
White blood cells (WBCs, and also called leukocytes, pronounced: loo-kuh-sytes) are a key part of the body's system for defending itself against infection. They can move in and out of the bloodstream to reach affected tissues. The blood contains far fewer white blood cells than red cells, although the body can increase production of WBCs to fight infection.
There are several types of white blood cells, and their life spans vary from a few days to months. New cells are constantly being formed in the bone marrow.
Several different parts of blood are involved in fighting infection. White blood cells called granulocytes (pronounced: gran-yuh-low-sytes) and lymphocytes (pronounced: lim-fuh-sytes) travel along the walls of blood vessels. They fight germs such as bacteria and viruses and may also attempt to destroy cells that have become infected or have changed into cancer cells.
Certain types of WBCs produce antibodies, special proteins that recognize foreign materials and help the body destroy or neutralize them. Someone with an infection will often have a higher white cell count than when he or she is well because more WBCs are being produced or are entering the bloodstream to battle the infection. After the body has been challenged by some infections, lymphocytes "remember" how to make the specific antibodies that will quickly attack the same germ if it enters the body again.
Platelets (also called thrombocytes, pronounced: throm-buh-sytes) are tiny oval-shaped cells made in the bone marrow. They help in the clotting process. When a blood vessel breaks, platelets gather in the area and help seal off the leak. Platelets survive only about 9 days in the bloodstream and are constantly being replaced by new cells.
Blood also contains important proteins called clotting factors, which are critical to the clotting process. Although platelets alone can plug small blood vessel leaks and temporarily stop or slow bleeding, the action of clotting factors is needed to produce a strong, stable clot.
Platelets and clotting factors work together to form solid lumps to seal leaks, wounds, cuts, and scratches and to prevent bleeding inside and on the surfaces of our bodies. The process of clotting is like a puzzle with interlocking parts. When the last part is in place, the clot happens — but if only one piece is missing, the final pieces can't come together.
When large blood vessels are severed (or cut), the body may not be able to repair itself through clotting alone. In these cases, dressings or stitches are used to help control bleeding.
In addition to the cells and clotting factors, blood contains other important substances, such as nutrients from the food that has been processed by the digestive system. Blood also carries hormones released by the endocrine glands and carries them to the body parts that need them.
An interesting thing about blood is that blood cells and some of the special proteins blood contains can be replaced or supplemented by giving a person blood from someone else. This process is called a transfusion. In addition to receiving whole-blood transfusions, people can also receive transfusions of a particular component of blood that they need. For example, someone can receive only platelets, red blood cells, or a clotting factor. When people donate blood, the whole blood can be separated into its different parts and used in this way.
Most of the time, blood functions normally, but sometimes, blood disorders or diseases can cause problems. Diseases of the blood that commonly affect young people can involve any or all of the three types of blood cells (red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets) or the proteins and chemicals in the plasma that are responsible for clotting.
Some of the diseases and conditions involving the blood include:
The most common condition affecting the red blood cells of teens is anemia, a lower-than-normal number of red cells in the blood. Anemia is accompanied by a decrease in the amount of hemoglobin present in the blood. Anemia symptoms — such as pale skin, weakness, and a fast heart rate — happen because of the blood's reduced capacity for carrying oxygen. Causes of anemia can be grouped into two categories: anemia caused by insufficient RBC production and anemia caused by RBCs being destroyed too soon.
The body's clotting system depends on platelets as well as many clotting factors and other blood components. If a hereditary defect affects any of these components, a person can have a bleeding disorder. Common bleeding disorders include:
Other causes of clotting problems include chronic liver disease (clotting factors are produced in the liver) and vitamin K deficiency (the vitamin is necessary for the production of certain clotting factors).
Reviewed by: Steven Dowshen, MD
Date reviewed: April 2010
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses and treatment, consult your doctor.
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The 30th annual Miracle Makers fundraising special aired on KOMO 4 TV on June 6, 2014. The special takes us on a journey through the hopes, fears, victories and challenges facing patients at Seattle Children's. Cosponsored by Costco Wholesale and KOMO 4.
In the spirit of the holidays, patients, parents and doctors share inspirational stories of healing and hope. From surviving heart failure and a near-death drowning to battling a flesh-eating disease, witness how the impossible became possible thanks to the care patients received at Seattle Children's Hospital.
Miracle Season, hosted by Steve Pool and Molly Shen, aired Dec. 8, 2013, on KOMO 4 TV. The annual holiday special celebrates the remarkable lives of Seattle Children's patients.
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Perry is scheduled to speak Monday evening at the Ferguson Library in Stamford as part of the city's "Civility in America Speaker Series."
Perry began a five-day visit to New York and Connecticut Sunday. He has been traveling the country trying to lure jobs to Texas, including recent trips to California and Illinois.
The president of West Hartford-based Colt Manufacturing, Dennis Veilleux, says he's pleased to host Perry's visit to Connecticut.
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text: Meaningful Use and E-Prescribing Workflow (Text Version) Slide presentation from the AHRQ 2009 conference. On September 15, 2009, Douglas S. Bell, MD, PhD made this presentation at the 2009 Annual Conference. Select to access the PowerPoint® presentation (1.5 MB) (Plugin Software Help).Slide 1 Meaningful Use and E-Prescribing WorkflowDouglas S. Bell, MD, PhDAssociate Professor, Dept. of Medicine, UCLAResearch Scientist, RAND Corporation Slide 2 E-Prescribing: A Model System? Slide 3 Benefits for EveryoneValid, complete RxSafety alertsGenerics identifiedInsurance coverageWork delegation Physicians Decrease pharmacy callsAutomate renewal handlingPharmacies Decrease callsAutomationPayors Drug, other spendingPatients SafetyOOP costs Slide 4 E-Prescribing PolicyMedicare Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) Authority to mandate transaction standardsNCPDP SCRIPT:New RxRefill requestMedication history270/271 EligibilityFormulary and Benefit Slide 5 If You Install It, Will They Use?New Jersey E-Prescribe Program, Jan - June 2006 293 prescribers who installed in CY 2005Incentive for use up to $500/qtr Slide 6 Does Use Change Over Time?Users with at least 1 quarter at >50% use (41%) Slide 7 Does Use Change Over Time?Users without any quarter of >50% use (59%) Slide 8 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA)Payment incentive for "meaningful use" bonus...then penalty if not20092% 20102% 20111% 20121%-1.0%20130.5%-1.5%2014+ -2.0%Qualified systems must be able to: Communicate with the patient's pharmacyHelp the physician identify appropriate drugs and provide information on lower cost alternatives for the patientProvide information on formulary and tiered formulary medicationsGenerate alerts about possible adverse events, such as improper dosing, drug-to-drug interactions, or allergy concerns Slide 9 Mechanism of E-Prescribing EffectsInformation available in the systemInformation display / capture at prescriberChanges in work processes Changes in drug use AppropriatenessCostsPatient adherenceOther effects Labor and other costsHealth service usePatient satisfactionSlide 10 Macro Process ModelDiagram describing the Macro Process Model.JAMIA, 2004; 11:60-70 Slide 11 Rework PathwaysDiagram describing Rework Pathways. Slide 12 E-Prescribing: Attenuate the ReworkDiagram describing E-Prescribing. Slide 13 Sample Modeling Results: New RxTwo diagrams describingPrescriber Time, 1000 New RxStaff Time, 1000 New Rx Slide 14 Lessons from Successful PracticesMessages for buy-in, expectations: ERx empowers you as a professionalBenefits may be intangible (e.g. more accurate info)Setup Keep lists of favorites and default Sigs short to minimize searchReach out to pharmacies RE: common problemsWorkflow Protocols for renewal authorization vs. tasking to prescriberCentralize renewals for medical groupConfirm pt's pharmacy at check-inHandout "Rx pad" patient reminder & pharmacy instructions Slide 15 E-Prescribing Implementation ToolsetToolset chapters Understanding the building blocksSetting goals and achieving buy-inAssessing readiness & preparing for changeSelecting a systemScheduling & monitoring the implementation processSetting up the technologyPlanning work process changesTraining staffLaunchMonitoring and remediating shortfallsPilot testing toolset set to begin Sept., 2009 Slide 16 ConclusionsAchieving meaningful use of eRx may be challenging MIPPA incentives may be lowWorkflow, implementation innovations hold promiseFuture work Improving technical standardsValidating workflow modelsEHR integrationImplementation processes carried out by RECs Slide 17 Thank firstname.lastname@example.com or email@example.com 18 Reasons for Continuing to Use Paper Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly AgreePatients were not in the PDA5854736I can't use the PDA because of technical problems3363751I get too busy101773531Pharmacies don't reliably receive and process the electronic prescriptions813333610system interfered with established office workflow163422227System takes too much of my time1524193013System takes too much of my staff's time24323096 Slide 19 E-Prescribing is Growing.but underused 200620072008Prescriptions13M29M68M4.5% of 1.5B prescriptions/yr in U.S.Prescribers15K36K74K12% of 610K physicians, NPs & PAsPharmacies35K41K46k76% of 61k community pharmacies46% of independents6 of the largest mail-order pharmacies Current as of December 2009 Internet Citation: Meaningful Use and E-Prescribing Workflow (Text Version). December 2009. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/news/events/conference/2009/bell/index.html


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#Giants HC Tom Coughlin today with local media on RB Ahmad Bradshaw's status for Sunday at #Ravens:
Q: Do you have any idea of what Bradshaw's status is going to be for Sunday? A: I don't. We'd all love to have him play, but it's going to be a medical decision. It's not going to be mine and although he wants to play as badly as he can, I think if the doctors feel that he can play without hurting himself, then I think that may very well be a case. If the doctors don't feel that that's possible, then they'll make the decision. Q: Were you missing Ahmad on the trip, in terms of intensity and emotion? A: You ask me questions you already know the answer to. Q: I'd like to hear you say it: A: The answer is: when he plays, he plays with fire. He plays with determination. He's focused. He's extremely physical. He takes great pride in that aspect of the game. For him, he takes great pride in defying what anyone says he can't do. He is someone on the sideline that's not very patient and is not afraid to make a few comments about it. Q: Would you consider bringing him even if he wasn't playing? A: It would be a consideration, but it's much different for the competitor when he's not competing. It really is. Q: Do you think the missed tackles are a "matter of will?" Is it concerning when you see a game like that? A: It's concerning anytime I see missed tackles, yeah. Q: Can you pin-point what the problem is? A: Not being in very good position. Not moving your feet. Not seeing what you're going to hit. Many times it's flopping through the air, diving through the air because you didn't get in the right position, or you shed or you melt-off as the term goes, instead of bringing the ball carrier down. There was a lot of that
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A new study from South Korea, which some believe to be the most digitally-advanced society on Earth, says some South Korean teens are showing signs of digital dementia, another term for short-term memory loss.
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Futures rise, reversing Monday declines
Markets set to rebound at the open tracking European markets higher.
U.S. equity futures rose in early premarket trade despite some worrisome global economic data released overnight. The eurozone unemployment rate rose to a record 12% in March, inline with estimates, except in Spain and Italy where the increase in unemployment was less than expected.
In other news, the eurozone manufacturing PMI rose to 46.8 in March from 46.6 in February, beating expectations of a reading of 46.6. Notably, Germany's manufacturing sector swung to a contraction in March from previous expansionary levels, and the Italian and Spanish PMIs were extremely weak.
The Reserve Bank of Australia left rates unchanged overnight, noting that inflation was running near trend despite growth running slightly below trend. The RBA Board noted that the current policy stance left open the chance of further easing but only if demand weakened further.
Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda spoke overnight, saying that the BoJ is looking at buying longer dated government bonds as part of its efforts. However, he noted that reflation efforts will take time as wage gains tend to lag broad price inflation.
S&P 500 futures rose 4.7 points to 1,560.80.
The EUR/USD was lower at 1.2838.
Spanish 10-year government bond yields fell to 5.04% from 5.06%.
Italian 10-year government bond yields fell to 4.71% from 4.76%.
Gold declined 0.14% to $1,599.20 per ounce.
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Asian shares were mixed overnight as Japanese shares declined sharply for the second consecutive day on weak economic data and fears that easing efforts are failing. The Japanese Nikkei Index fell 1.08% and the Shanghai Composite Index declined 0.3% while the Hang Seng Index gained 0.31%. Also, the Korean Kospi fell 0.49% and Australian shares rose 0.38%.
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European shares were mostly higher overnight despite unemployment across the eurozone hitting a new record high as manufacturing PMIs were slightly better than expected in most countries. The Spanish Ibex Index was flat in early trade while the Italian FTSE MIB Index fell 0.43%. Meanwhile, the German DAX gained 0.69% and the French CAC rose 0.65% and U.K. shares rose 0.9%.
Commodities were mixed overnight as oil gained and gold declined. WTI crude futures rose 0.01% to $97.06 per barrel and Brent crude futures gained 0.24% to $111.31 per barrel. Copper futures rose slightly overnight on not as dovish comments from the RBA Board as the previous statement. Gold was lower and silver futures rose 0.06% to $27.96 per ounce.
Currency markets were rather quiet overnight as major pairs were relatively unchanged as the Australian dollar was the notable out-performer. The EUR/USD was lower at 1.2838 and the dollar fell against the yen to 93.27. Overall, the Dollar Index rose 0.03% on strength against the pound and the euro despite weakness against the yen and the Canadian dollar. The Australian dollar was stronger overnight, gaining 0.34% against the greenback and 0.37% against the yen.
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Stocks moving in the premarket included:
Humana (HUM) shares rose 11.64% premarket as insurers won a 3.3% rate increase in Medicare Advantage payments.
Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) shares declined 4.29% premarket on fears that a new push into the server space is too late.
Bank of America (BAC) shares rose 0.41% premarket as the company is set to continue to benefit from foreign tax credits as it restructures its international operations.
Dell (DELL) shares rose 0.14% premarket, continuing recent gains, as Michael Dell supported a competing bid from the Blackstone Group (BX) and warned on the risk of the company remaining public during its restructuring.
Notable companies expected to report earnings Tuesday include:
Global Payments (GPN) is expected to report third quarter earnings per share of $0.89 vs. $0.83 a year ago.
McCormick & Company (MKC) is expected to report first quarter EPS of $0.56 vs. $0.55 a year ago.
On the economics calendar Tuesday, motor vehicle sales will be released throughout the day following the Redbook and chain store sales. Also, factory orders are expected to be released and Fed Presidents Naryana Kocherlakota and Charles Evans are set to speak. In addition, the Treasury is set to auction four- and 52-week bills. Overnight, the British construction PMI is expected to be released and could move markets.
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Here we have Comic the 6th! Welcome!
So yeah, Infamous….sure was a game. As indicated here, I didn't play it myself, but I watched it being played. These terrible, terrible jokes honestly wrote themselves. It really was that easy. And oh yes, Alex felt the pain, and he did surely suffer greatly.
I'm sure they will never regret my presence here.
[In case you're not aware by chance, Infamous is a PS3 game in which your character, Cole McGrath, gains strong electricity-based powers, and can do things such as fire bolts, drain generators, and ride along powerlines and rails, as mentioned in the comic.]
Very little digital enhancing or edits on this page! I'm honestly pretty happy with it; it's pretty clean, really, and I like how the line art flows, for the most part. What I will probably do with all the pages though is slightly adjust them so that they are easier to see, as I did here. That was it, really.
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The Cal Poly Pomona volleyball team jumped out to a 1-0 lead Saturday on the road at No. 24 UC San Diego but the host Tritons took the next three games to capture a 3-1 win over the Broncos.
On offense, junior Jessica Doerner led CPP in kills for the fifth-straight match with a 14-kill performane Saturday. Sophomore Lauren Jones contributed seven blocks for the Broncos as that total marks her highest since Sept. 14.
The loss is the third consecutive for the Broncos, who will return to action Thursday with a 5 p.m. home match against Cal State Monterey Bay.
CPP held a slight edge over UCSD for most of the first game Saturday and the visitors held a 22-19 margin late. After a pair of attack errors on the Tritons, Taylr Kreutziger and Nicoletta Stork combined on a block to secure the 25-19 win for the Broncos.
UCSD stole the momentum away in the second game by staking an 11-3 lead early with a run featuring nine-straight serves from Brittany Lombardi. A kill by Diana Lake stopped the stretch of Triton points finally but CPP couldn't overcome that early run and ended up falling in the second frame, 25-15.
The two teams played closer through the early part of the third game as the Broncos rallied from an 11-9 deficit to tie it up at 11-11. That two-point swing featured a Doerner kill off a Katie Colin assist and then a combined block from Stork and Jones. UCSD showed a balanced attack late though and came away with the 25-19 result.
In the fourth and final game Saturday, the Tritons got a bit more separation early and used that margin to cruise to a 25-19 victory in that frame. In the end, UCSD outhit the Broncos .248 to .168. Three Tritons recorded double-digit kill totals, led by Sophie Rowe's 18.
Aside from Doerner, CPP's other stars Saturday on offense included Taylr Kreutziger with nine kills and just four attack errors while Alexa Hasen hit .625 with five kills. Stork collected 29 assists and Kelly Bonja added a team-high 18 digs.
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Bill Ackman's Analysis on Herbalife (Part I)
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Bill Ackman recently attacked Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) aggressively. In the interview with Bloomberg, he made it public that he shorted an enormous amount of Herbalife's stock, more than 20 million shares, with the total position value of more than $1 billion. He believed that the company was a pyramid scheme based on "very careful and thorough analysis of every fact." He said: "This is the highest conviction I have ever had about any investment I have ever made, full stop." I had a chance to watch the live webcast of his presentation. He gave all the findings in a 342-slide presentation starting with the question: "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?"
Tremendous Growth and Extremely High Margin
Like other multilevel marketing, Herbalife bundled its products with business opportunities to make money and get rich. Since 1980, the "retail sales" of the company have grown from $2 million to $5.4 billion in 2011, marking tremendous annualized growth of 29% in more than 30 years. Ackman compared it with several other well-known consumer and household product companies with long history legacies such as Church & Dwight (NYSE: CHD) and Energizer Holdings (NYSE: ENR). Both Church & Dwight and Energizer were founded in the 19th century, with trailing twelve months revenue of $2.8 billion and $4.6 billion respectively, and they had enterprise value of $7.2 billion and $6.7 billion respectively. Herbalife was founded in 1980, and it has already generated revenue of $3.9 billion with total enterprise value (pre-Einhorn question) of $8.1 billion. Over the last 12 months, the other two companies had a gross margin of 43.9% and 46.8%, but Herbalife enjoyed a questionably high gross margin, of 80.2%, and that raised the question.
Significant Volume on High Price Products
Interestingly, Bill Ackman pointed out that Herbalife Formula 1, the nutritional powder reached sales of 6 times higher than that of Ensure (Abbott), Slim-fast (Unilever) and Lean Shake of GNC combined. It might be because the products were much cheaper. However, he showed that the retail price per 200 calorie serving of Formula 1 was $2.87, much higher than Ensure, of $1.03, Slim-Fast, of $1.04 and Lean Shake, of $1.74. In addition, the Multivitamin tablet was priced at $0.26 per tablet for Herbalife, more than triple the average price among Centrum, One a day, of only $0.08.
… Not a Product Company
The higher retail price was absurd because Herbalife's products were not "proprietary products for which there is limited competition," it also didn't spend much money on advertisement. The company said it did a lot of research and development in the company, but Ackman pointed out from the company's report that the R&D expenses were not material and the company had only 1 US patent relating to the herbal supplement for weight loss. Furthermore, unlike other consumer companies, which their products were often advertised to the end users, Herbalife advertised its own name, not its products. Ackman quoted the Herbalife Annual Report in 2005:
"We generally do not target promotions or advertising at any particular product or brand. Our significant promotions are generally aimed at generating increased levels of recruiting and retention of distributors."
Ackman went to the conclusion that Herbalife was not a product company, but a company to sell business opportunity.
Source: Business Insider
In the next article, I would go on to recoup Ackman's analysis of the compensation scheme and Herbalife's business models. Different investors might have different opinions and perspectives. It is worthwhile for investors like us to consider all the facts and figures from all aspects to determine our own course of actions.
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This is the last of 3 interviews with the artists we'll be posting this week. Today's interview is Elliot Francis Stewart answering questions from both Gary Silipa and Askew.
It's been five years since you've exhibited work properly, other than just small group shows, why is that?
To be honest, I can't be bothered to. I've just been doing drawings and that's all.
Drawings for other people?
Yeah. Every time I approach a large painting, it's for someone and hasn't been too much of an enjoyable experience. I have large paintings and heaps of other projects I want to do, but on the day that I have time and can be creative, the chances are I'd make a water colour, a poster, a comic book page, or something along those lines. There's no prepping a large piece of whatever I've found and spending a long time making something.
There's definitely a demand for your work though. You've always had good sales and a good response at all your shows. Do you feel the pressure that when you do your next show it has to be grand?
I feel a little bit like that but at the same time, I do not feel any pressure at all. I feel like there are moments where something will come to me, like an urgency to paint something but I just let it rest, I know it's not time yet. That's kind of how I operate [in general] as well.
So how do you feel about making a show like this where the work is created fast but is a small and achievable goal to create a volume of work?
I love it, it's cool.
So what sort of stuff have you been painting for the show?
I'm doing close-ups on things and a lot of weird shit man. Lots of it is autobiographical when I look back at it and then some of it is just things that I want to draw, like hitting a letterbox [laughs].
Is there anything specific that you like about the ONEFIFTY concept?
I like making fifty paintings, it's an awesome feeling and it's cool what comes out. It's a sweet as, easy, achievable challenge. It's not SUPER easy but it's perfect. It's perfect for me right now, this is correct y'know?
In the past, why were you so attached to using graffiti-esque mediums that were easy to get your hands on like vivid and spray paint?
I like using bics [pens] and vivids because they're just your run of the mill, regular fuckin' thing. It's not your art shop specials and it kind of feels correct. For me, to use my nice inks and my brushes, even if I wait a day, I still can't help but value what I'm working on. However if I pick up a vivid and a shit beer box, there is no fear at all and I prefer that because it's more honest. What's important is that it looks good. For this show, each canvas is so nice, the products, the red, black and white. For most of these I've put black on it with an absolute clear mind and no problem but then if I get a really clean looking one in front of me, I'm so scared. I have to smoke 10 cigarettes and walk up and down the hallway before I've built up the courage to fuckin' paint it.
Do you have any favourite canvasses that you've painted so far?
Yes and no. I like all the titty ones man, they make me laugh and I never do anything like that. I like trying to be more simple cause I'm a flick-flack kind of guy, I like doing little flicks. It's finicky and painstaking but it's engrained in me. Then I have one that has a simple strong movement that says, this is THIS image. It's hard because you have to think about how you're going to do it first. I never think too much. I do a sketch of what I think I'm going to do and then I'll draw something completely different but with this show, I have to think, this area is going to black, this area is going to be white, this area is going to be red.
So what do you prefer as far as the outcome, which process do you think is making better work?
Both are good. The last thing I painted which was an actual canvas was shit and I just went about it wrong.
Do you think that it's much nicer to be in a situation where, more or less you have creative freedom to create what YOU want to make versus trying to interpret what people want you to make?
Yeah I like it so much more.
Will you pursue it more consistently now?
Yeah, it's the starved path. I have been painting all this stuff, in sketches and small things for ages. I just haven't developed it into something huge. I know compositionally where things should sit and shit like that. You really figure out what you're doing, especially when you're doing fifty paintings.
You've grown up loving comic-books. What comic artist in particular do you think has an impact on your work?
One dude, called Eisner, stylistically he's amazing. Jamie and Gilbert Hernandez, they're two Los Angeles guys I think, they do fuckin' cool work.
Is making a comic-book still an aspiration of yours?
Totally but that's just so far away for me. I know it is because it's going to take the time to write a story and I don't want to write a shitty story. I hate other peoples stories and I hate reading them.
Are you curious to see how people react to the show?
Yeah I'm really curious. I love that it's on Ponsonby Road cause it's near Video Ezy and that's the best spot ever.
For me my Ponsonby's different from anyone elses. I grew up as a teenager hanging out with my mates Joss, Vincent and my gang around there. My brother and sister worked at Video Ezy, my sister-in-law worked across the road at Glengarrys, my buddy worked at SPQR and everybody I knew was working in this area, this little area of shops and it was rad. It was free pizzas, free videos, free taxi rides, everybody's hooking everybody up, a little alcohol shop and a nice little chair to sit on in the heart of Ponsonby, [laughs], I love that place.
If you could have ONEFIFTY of anything, what would it be?
ONEFIFTY houses in Grey Lynn.


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After a couple months in office, Rep. Ami Bera (D-Elk Grove) will cut the ribbon on a new district office back home this weekend.
The congressman's district office will be located at 11070 White Rock Road, Suite 195, in Rancho Cordova. A ribbon-cutting and open house will be held there at 11:30 a.m. Saturday.
Elected officials from Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, Folsom and elsewhere in Sacramento County are expected to attend the event.
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Congressman Ami Bera will celebrate the opening of his new district office in Rancho Cordova on Saturday with an open house for the public and a ribbon cutting ceremony with local officials representing several communities in Sacramento County.
The open house celebration is a chance for residents to meet the Congressman and his staff, learn about the services they can offer, and talk about legislation in Congress and issues in their communities.
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Reader Blog: Week five awards
Well, that's as bad as it gets. At least, I hope that's as bad as it gets. A 1-5 road trip against the Pirates and Reds in which the Cubs got outscored by 20 runs despite winning a game by seven. Looking at the current standings, the best team the Cubs have played all year is the Washington Nationals, who are 17-14 (same record as the Mets). And yet the Cubs are just 14-18 and have been outscored by their opponents overall. The ship is sailing in the wrong direction, to put it mildly, and Derrek Lee and Aramis Ramirez (hitting a combined .184) are at the helm.
Ryno of the Week: Perhaps I'm just caught up in his first-ever major league game fireworks, but then again, Starlin Castro did drive in six runs in one game while the Cubs scored 10 runs in the other five games on the road trip combined. Castro committed an error as well, but that's the kind of week it was--even the good players weren't that good.
Goat of the Week: It's nice to have options, I guess. I'll go with Randy Wells, who lasted just two horrific innings against the second-worst offense in the National League and raised his ERA from 3.45 to 4.86. It was not a good week for Cubs pitching in general, but Wells' game was over before it started.
Lou Piniella gets a special dishonorable mention for leaving Ryan Dempster in yesterday instead of going to Sean Marshall with Joey Votto coming up. Lou warmed Marshall up, Dempster got into a first-and-third situation, a power-hitting lefty came up, Lou went to the mound, and ... Marshall stayed in the bullpen. While Dempster served up a three-run bomb. Nice call, Lou.
Dishonorable mentions: Aramis Ramirez, Derrek Lee, Justin Berg, John Grabow
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Smack in the middle of Santa Cruz, in the sunny belt of the Seabright neighborhood, Seabright Beach is (once again) your top pick for sunbathing and sand revelry. Around the bend from both the Santa Cruz Harbor and the Boardwalk, it's got easy access to all your family's needs. Fourth of July fireworks mayhem and lights show? Check. A Museum of Natural History for a little education across the street? Check. Ample bars and eateries along the Seabright strip for your post-beach volleyball indulgence? Check. When you want to wet yourself before you wreck yourself, you do it right—you do it at Seabright. TAKE NOTE: Because the old Scholl-Mar Castle used to sit at the entrance to the beach from 1928-1967, some local elders know it as "Castle Beach." | Linda Koffman
Runners-up Cowell's, Capitola, 16th
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Computer Training
Always a champion in this category, Cruzio wins points for its knowledgable employees and great variety of learning opportunities—from hands-on trainings with no more than 10 students to classes that educate you onto build your own website and so much more. Dig in at cruzio.com. TAKE NOTE: Each month, Cruzio hosts a number of classes, many at affordable rates. An upcoming one that captured our interest: May 4's "Plan Your Web Presence" or "One Night Website." | Charlie Price
Runners-up Cabrillo College,
Wilkin Computers, Gary's Computers
(Worst) Eyesore
True, America might be able to do so much more for its homeless population, but I'd venture to guess we're actually much more grateful than we let on. And while the homeless may be considered an "eyesore" on Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz, it might be a good idea to thank our lucky stars that we don't have to walk through downtown Baghdad to get our triple decaf lattes or designer bags at specialty stores. In other words: Can't hurt to keep things in perspective.
TAKE NOTE: The 2009 Santa Cruz County Homeless Census and Survey notes that the number of homeless people in Santa Cruz County at any given time is close to 4,600, or about 2 percent of the total population. | CP
Runners-up Downtown Santa Cruz,
County Building, Gang Graffiti
Green Service Painter
A double win! The business is the first certified green painting contractor in the Monterey Bay Area and, clearly, it's captured the interest of readers here seeking painting alternatives. Some standouts: Well, all of the products TPS uses are non-toxic—either Zero-VOC or Ultra Low "volatile organic compounds" (VOC). Plus, a vast amount of the products it uses are considered "food grade" by the FDA. Beyond that, there's the devotion and professionalism owners T. Paul and Debbie Sek offer. TAKE NOTE: A number of harmful gases can be emitted by "conventional" paints, stains and solvents. Prolonged contact with these "volatile organic compounds" (VOC) may cause cancer to the liver and kidneys and damage the central nervous system. | CP
Runners-up (Green) Go Green Cab, Greenspace, Ecology Action (Painter) Sharon Medler,
Cat Anderson Painting, Phil Matthews
Hottest Trend
Many economic strides have been made over the last decade, so let's hand out some kudos to some local businesses that are generating new possibilities by going "green." They include: L'Atellier Salon, Granite Construction, Lorri Kershner Design, The Center for Conscious Living, Inner Light Ministries, Seascape Resort, Chaminade, Terra Nova Landscaping, O'Neill Sea Odyssey—the list goes on. At the very least, change your lightbulbs to fluorescent bulbs and bookmark Ecology Action's website, ecoact.org, to absorb as many environmentally rich details as you can. Carry on, Eco Patriots! TAKE NOTE: Use low VOC paint for your office and bring your own coffee cup. It's time we had a reality check on going green. But until we find ways to create better linkages to major employers in the region (read Silicon Valley) and encourage the development of startups, and small businesses as well as quality retail and services on this side of the hill, we're not really making major headway on our carbon footprint when thousands of us drive more than 50 miles a day to work during the week, and shop on the weekends. | Tammy Patterson
Runners-up Skinny Jeans, 80s Fashion, Buying Local
Local Hero
He nabbed a Nextie Award this year—and countless other awards over the past two years—for his enterprising efforts launching and overseeing Grind Out Hunger. Keith works with local school kids, encouraging them to know more about hunger issues in the county and how they can help combat it. His tenacity with the issue, coupled with bold moves he's made partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank, make this local hunger fighter your best local hero. Learn more about Danny Keith and Grind Out Hunger at grindouthunger.org.
TAKE NOTE: Keith is one of the hosts of "Morning Madhouse" on KDON. | Greg Archer
Runners-up Ryan Coonerty, Jack O'Neil, Zach Friend
Local Mover & Shaker Politician
Ryan Coonerty has been busy working to better Santa Cruz. As Vice Mayor and presumed future mayor of Santa Cruz for his second go-around, he keeps fighting the good fight while making sure to keep his toes dipped in the family's business, Bookshop Santa Cruz, and at NextSpace, the mecca of innovation that Ryan co-founded in 2008. Ryan also recently authored a book for National Geographic entitled "Etched in Stone," chronicling great words found in monuments around the country. All this business has made Ryan the poster boy for a young generation turning to civic and community involvement—and inspiring us all to ask: What's NEXT? TAKE NOTE: Professor Ryan imparts lessons of constitutional law and civil liberties up on the Hill. | Chip
Runners-up (Mover & Shaker) Hilary Bryant, Danny Keith, Kirby Scudder (Politician) Sam Farr, Mike Rotkin, John Laird
Place To Learn New Things
It's one of about 110 public California colleges, but we suspect that you, and its 13,000 students dig it because A) it's affordable and B) it's conveniently situated right along Soquel Drive in Aptos. It doesn't hurt that a multi-million dollar make-over helped give the college a nice facelift and offer new spaces, particularly the dashing performing arts theater. That's enough to earn an A. Learn more at cabrillo.edu. TAKE NOTE: Cabrillo just launched its "Green Steps" program, which is designed to make the campus more "green" with a goal of reducing Cabrillo's energy use by 15 percent below 2000-01 levels. | GA
Runners-up Library, Nourish, SC Integrative Medicine & Chi Center
Political Issue
What came first, the pain or the payment? This past year has seen plenty of headaches over a groundbreaking healthcare debate. But while all the political talk was brewing, Anthem Blue Cross was reeling in the dough. This week 800,000 Californians will hear if the state's largest for-profit insurer will get to cash in on the fare hikes it tried to implement in the new year. On May 1, an official actuary report will announce if the insurance companies' rates for individual policy holders will indeed increase up to 39 percent after public outcry caused a freeze on the price changes faster than you can say 'Poizner.' The rumble in California did, at least, help tip the scale in Obama's favor to enact healthcare reform. But whichever side of the line you're on, we can all agree that keeping your body from breaking shouldn't break your wallet. TAKE NOTE: An estimated 30 million people who currently lack health care will now have access to coverage. | LK
Runners-up Gay Marriage, Homeless, Economy
Student Hangout
True, it's dubbed "the oldest coffeehouse in Santa Cruz" but it welcomes some of the youngest population the city has—students. What's the allure? The art? The music? The java, teas and brews? Sure. But true fascination may be just the "vibe," a delicious balancing act of post-apocalyptic hip assertiveness by way of laid-back arty progressiveness. All that, coupled with a fine downtown location, plenty of rooms to study and lounge in—this is an old Victorian, after all—make the Perg perf. TAKE NOTE: The Perg gets its moniker from the revered 16th century Italian composer, Bustimonte Pergolesi. | CP
Runners-up The Abbey, Red Room, Asana
Website for Local 411
Aw … shucks! And thanks. We've been steadily improving the site over the last year. Now, you can find a bundle of blogs—from that Slug Report to Action Sports—and original, and, can we say, award-worthy, videos on GTv. There's plenty to peruse. All that, plus original editorial content and the most extensive local calendar sections around. Of course, online versions of stories from our print edition are on hand, too, all the week's events, movie listings, music listings, dining reviews and astrology from Best Astrologer, Risa D'Angeles. Thanks for the nod. And thanks for reading. Experience more at goodtimessantacruz.com. TAKE NOTE: More than 4,000 GT readers voted online in this year's Best of Santa Cruz County Readers Poll. | GA
Runners-up Cruzio, birthsantacruz.com, Google
Nonprofit Organization (TIE)
A tie. And a good one. The mission of Second Harvest is "to end hunger and malnutrition by educating and involving the community." Today, Second Harvest distributes 7.4 million pounds of food per year to local hungry families, children, individuals and seniors in our community through 180 agencies and programs—more than half of the food distributed is fresh fruits and vegetables). By using 95 cents of every dollar to fund programs, Second Harvest is one of the most efficient nonprofits in Santa Cruz County. Volunteers drive this exceptional nonprofit with a 10 to 1 ratio of hours worked providing the true community connection. In the last few years Second Harvest has not only serviced the needs of food distribution, but has also championed nutrition as part of its programs to educate the community around eating healthier. Visit thefoodbank.org. TAKE NOTE: Launched in 1972, The Food Bank was the first in California and is the second oldest in the nation. It began in a parking lot, distributing food to groups operating the Breakfast For Kids programs. Meanwhile, Save Our Shores has made just as many creative strides. Its mission is to "care for the marine environment through ocean awareness, advocacy, and citizen action." It was instrumental in creating the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in 1992, working up and down the coast of California to prevent offshore oil rigs and setting guidelines for sewer outflow management and education of children to be aware of how debris in the ocean affects marine life. Save Our Shores has always been creative on how to include the community in the caretaking of ocean health, from lobbying Congress (with the support of Leon Panetta), creation of the DockWalker program working with boaters, Annual Beach Cleanup day supported by thousands of volunteers, coordinated efforts with Surfrider, Pack Your Trash and most recently, the Adopt-A-Beach program. Currently Save Our Shores works through three channels; Plastic Pollution Initiative, Clean Boating Initiative and Ocean Awareness Initiative. Visit saveourshores.org for more info or to get involved. TAKE NOTE: It was founded in 1978 by concerned citizens to prevent oil rigs from being placed off the Central Coast. | Danny Keith
Runners-up Boy Scouts
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Celebrate Seafood Events
Celebrate Seafood events are a great way to learn more about the issues surrounding sustainable seafood and the steps you can take to protect the oceans. 2013 events will included documentary screenings, dinners, cooking classes and forums. Check back often to see what's in store in this new year!
Upcoming Events
Celebrate Seafood Dinner at Tomasso Trattoria Enoteca
When: February 28, 2014, 7:00 pm
Where: Tomasso | The Crossings, 154 Turnpike Road, Southborough, Mass.
Cost: $75 per person, $70 per Aquarium member (includes wine pairings)
Reservations: Please call 508-481-8484
Crudo of fluke with Taggiasca olives, tangerine and pancetta powder
Warm crab over carrot budino with creamy crab sauce
Apulian Grano Arso spaghetti with spicy calamari-tomato sauce
Pan-seared Acadian red fish with steamed Wellfleet clams, romanesco cauliflower in caper-oregano pesto
Previous Events in 2014
Celebrate Seafood Dinner at Row 34
When: January 27, 2014, 7:00 pm
Where: Row 34, 383 Congress St, Boston, MA
Cost: $80 per person, $75 per Aquarium member
Raw Bar: Island Creek oysters, Row 34 oysters and others
Second Course: Farmed Arctic char lox, fried rye bread, walnut pesto, pickled gold beets
Third Course: Pan-roasted wild wreckfish, risotto, shaved baby fennel, blood orange
Dessert: Fried apple hand pies with caramel sauce
Guests enjoyed a four-course seafood dinner with wine and beer pairing, created by award-winning Chef Jeremy Sewall. Aquarium sustainable seafood experts, oyster farmers and fishermen took part in the evening. From the same team behind Island Creek Oyster Bar, Row 34 is a workingman's oyster bar: an approachable and convivial neighborhood-focused restaurant and bar that continues the team's mission of celebrating New England's rich seafood traditions and the farmers, fishermen and lobstermen who inspire them.
Previous Events in 2013
Sustainable Sushi Class
Date: February 28, 2013
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Boston Center for Adult Education
The New England Aquarium's Sustainable Seafood Program and Aquarium Executive Chef Bill Bradley team up with the Boston Center for Adult Education for a hands-on sustainable sushi class. With the know-how to make sustainable sushi at home, you'll be wrapping and rolling your way to more vibrant oceans and more delicious dinners!
Sustainable Seafood Dinner at City Landing
Date: April 8, 2013
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: City Landing, 255 State St., Boston
Reservations: 617-725-0305
The New England Aquarium's Sustainable Seafood Program partners with City Landing's accomplished chef, Bill Brodsky, for an evening of wine, food and conversation. The four-course dinner will feature curried mussels, seared Arctic char and caramelized black cod. Members of our Conservation team will be on hand to talk about the featured species and offer information about the important connection between the ocean and your plate.
Sustainable Seafood Dinner at Tomasso Trattoria
Date: May 3, 2013
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: 154 Turnpike Rd, Southborough, MA
Reservations: 508-481-8484 or tomassotrattoria.com
Tomasso Trattoria is hosting the next Celebrate Seafood dinner event with a four-course, traditional Italian dinner from Executive Chef Joshua Brown. Members of our Sustainable Seafood Programs will be on hand to talk about the featured species and offer information about the important connection between the ocean and your plate.
Massachusetts Aquaculture 101:
A Teach-In On Our Seafood Farms
Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Simons IMAX Theatre, New England Aquarium
Did you know that oysters, scallops, fin fish, clams and shrimp—all delicious and sustainable sources of healthy proteins in our seafaring state—are farmed right here in Massachusetts? Join us to learn from producers, researchers, chefs and officials about the role aquaculture in our state will play in the future of our food system. Keynote address by Barton Seaver (pictured at right), chef, author of For Cod and Country and sustainability fellow in residence at the New England Aquarium.
Sustainable Seafood Dinner
Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro
When: September 24, 2013, 7:30 pm
Where: Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro
25 Charles Street, Boston, MA
Cost: $65/person, $55/Aquarium members
Reservation: 617-723-7575
Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro (BHHB) and the New England Aquarium are co-hosting a delicious evening to raise awareness of the challenges facing the oceans and the benefits of sustainable seafood. For just $65 per person, $55 for New England Aquarium members, guests will be treated to a one-of-a-kind, multi-course dinner from Executive Chef Josh Lewin with communal seating that will satiate the palate while satisfying the soul. For an additional $30, guests can enjoy an optional wine pairing with each course.
The New England Aquarium has resources available to help you identify ocean-friendly seafood choices.
Learn how to pick ocean-friendly seafood species and a variety of great recipes.
Elizabeth Fitzsimons
Outreach Coordinator, Sustainable Seafood Programs
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October 3, 2012
Birthday: August 25, 1987
Hometown: Tarzana, California
Where You've Seen Her: We were first introduced to actress Blake Lively in flicks like The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Accepted, and Simon Says. But her career really took off when she scored a role as a young New York City socialite in the CW's Gossip Girl. Since then, she's also starred in big-screen movies like The Town, Green Lantern and Savages. Unfortunately for us, her latest is role is that of Ryan Reynolds' real-life wife, but you can still check her out (along with the gorgeous Leighton Meester) every Monday night on the final season of Gossip Girl.
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39-4021.00 - Funeral Attendants
Perform variety of tasks during funeral, such as placing casket in parlor or chapel prior to service; arranging floral offerings or lights around casket; directing or escorting mourners; closing casket; and issuing and storing funeral equipment.
Sample of reported job titles: Apprentice Funeral Director, Crematory Operator, Family Services Assistant (FSA), Funeral Assistant, Funeral Attendant, Funeral Greeter, Funeral Home Assistant, Funeral Home Associate, Funeral Home Attendant, Funeral Service Apprentice
Tasks | Tools & Technology | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings
- Perform a variety of tasks during funerals to assist funeral directors and to ensure that services run smoothly and as planned.
- Greet people at the funeral home.
- Offer assistance to mourners as they enter or exit limousines.
- Close caskets at appropriate point in services.
- Transfer the deceased to funeral homes.
- Obtain burial permits and register deaths.
- Direct or escort mourners to parlors or chapels in which wakes or funerals are being held.
- Place caskets in parlors or chapels prior to wakes or funerals.
- Clean and drive funeral vehicles, such as cars or hearses, in funeral processions.
- Carry flowers to hearses or limousines for transportation to places of interment.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
|Automobiles or cars — Passenger vehicles
|Autopsy tables or accessories — Body bridges; Mortuary dressing tables; Mortuary operating tables
|Cadaver carriers — Cremation stands; Mortuary cots
|Cadaver lifter or transfer devices — Casket lowering devices; Mausoleum lifts; Pallbearer casket carriages; Vault lowering devices
|Container trailers — Dump trailers
|Conveyor roller — Mortuary roller systems
|Dating or numbering machines — Numbering machines
Technology used in this occupation:
|Accounting software — Bookkeeping software
|Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
|Word processing software — Microsoft Word
|Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
|English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
|Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
|Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
|Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
|Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
|Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
|Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
|Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
|Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Work Activities
|Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
|Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
|Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
|Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
|Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
|Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
|Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
|Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
|Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
|Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
Work Context
|Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
|Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
|Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
|Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
|Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
|In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
|Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
|Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
|Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
|Structured versus Unstructured Work — To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
Job Zone
|Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
|These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
|Related Experience
|Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
|Job Zone Examples
|These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include sheet metal workers, forest fire fighters, customer service representatives, physical therapist aides, salespersons (retail), and tellers.
|SVP Range
|(4.0 to < 6.0)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|High school diploma or equivalent
|Associate's degree
|Some college, no degree
Interest code: SER
|Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
|Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
|Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Work Styles
|Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
|Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
|Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
|Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
|Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
|Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
|Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
|Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
|Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
|Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
Work Values
|Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
|Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
|Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
Related Occupations
|Parking Enforcement Workers
|Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants
|Baggage Porters and Bellhops
|Retail Salespersons Bright Outlook
|Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
|Couriers and Messengers
|Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
|Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants
Wages & Employment Trends
|Median wages (2013)
|$10.83 hourly, $22,530 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2012)
|32,000 employees
|Projected growth (2012-2022)
|Little or no change (-2% to 2%)
|Projected job openings (2012-2022)
|State trends
|Top industries (2012)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2013 wage data and 2012-2022 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2012-2022). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.


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Regional, International Filmmakers Put Arab World Under the Lens
Tue Dec 07,2004
It may be virtually impossible to capture the complexity and diversity of the Arab world in one film, but it is certainly possible to do so with a range of films focusing on different aspects of that world. With its 13 films – 10 of which are making their Gulf premieres here - the "Arabian Nights" segment of the ongoing Dubai International Film Festival is geared towards doing just that.
From Egypt to Morocco, Lebanon to the Netherlands, Palestine to the United States, a variety of films by Arabs and about Arabs has been chosen to give Arabs and non-Arabs alike an insight into how the world perceives Arabs and how the Arabs perceive themselves.
"The Festival is an opportunity to feature films that tell both sides of the story, be it by Arabs, the West or beyond," said Festival Chief Arab Programmer Masoud Amralla Al Ali. "It is from us to them, from them to us, and for them and us."
'"Arabian Nights" is the title of a quest to seek what is unique and extraordinary, not only in Arab cinema, but also in the Arab memory, in the folds of its society and in its life-altering issues," said Amralla, who is also founder-director of the Emirates Film Competition and artistic director of the UAE Cultural Foundation.
Some of the productions are wholly Arab, others Western and still others are joint ventures, and their stories are as diverse as their points of origin. Among the top-rated Festival films, for example, are Best Times (Ahla Al Awkat), Hana Khalil's sensational, suspenseful Cairo drama, Iraqi war documentary Control Room, controversial Egyptian drama I Love Cinema (Baheb El Cima), intense Moroccan drama Threads, award-winning Lebanese film The Kite, Dutch comedy Shouf Shouf Habibi! and award-winning drama Private, which tells the story of a Palestinian family held hostage in their own home by Israeli soldiers.
Other must-see Festival films include Tunisian productions The Magic Box (Sanduk Ajab), The Bookstore (El Kotbia), The Prince and Deadlines, Moroccan smash In Casablanca Angels Don't Fly and the Lebanese Ring of Fire (Zennar El Nar).
The selection of the Arabian Nights films was made after Amralla sat through more than 200 films and visited more than 16 film festivals around the world.
"All the Arab films chosen for the Festival were selected on the basis of their content and the quality of their production," Amralla said. "I also tried to select a mix between the big-budget films and independent filmmakers so that we support the young filmmakers of our society."
Amralla also made it a point to select a diversity of subjects, from serious political films to light-hearted comedies. "The world sees the Middle East as being a hotbed of politics, and only politics, but we have a sense of humor also," he said. "We have the same concerns as other people around the world – our families, our society, jobs, our future. I wanted to show the true image of Arabs, no matter how uncomfortable we are with them."
"I could have chosen commercial films that don't reflect our society accurately, but it is harder and more rewarding for our society to see those films that tell the truth, even if the truth is ugly," he added.
More than 75 films will be shown across the six Festival venues for the six days of the Festival. Crowning the first five days will be the gala screenings – Le Grand Voyage, Bollywood/Hollywood, Finding Neverland, The Grudge and Red Dust - selected from the key segments of the Festival.
Four DIFF box offices are currently open for business: at the CNN Building Lobby in Dubai Media City from 11 am to 8 pm; at the Madinat Theatre in the Souk at Madinat Jumeirah from 11 am to 10.30 pm; at the Mercato mall from 10 am to 10.30 pm, and at the Madinat Arena from 6 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday, and from 11 am to 8 pm on Thursday and Friday. An additional box office will open at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel Auditorium on Wednesday, and remain open from 11 am to 10.30 pm.
Prices range from Dh. 10 for the four open-air "Screen on the Green" films (Lawrence of Arabia, Gagamboy (Spiderman), Mr. India and Five Children And It) at the Dubai Media City amphitheater to Dh. 20 for regular screenings at DIFF main venues and Dh. 50 for the red-carpet gala screenings at the Madinat Arena, Madinat Jumeirah Arabian Resort-Dubai. Two special offers – student discounts and a Five-Flick deal that offers a set of five regular screening tickets for the price of four – have also been created to make the Festival accessible to all UAE residents and visitors.
Telephone bookings and orders can be made with the Box Office on (04) 367 6701 / (04) 367 6707 for advance bookings and directions to box office venues.
The Dubai International Film Festival will be held between December 6 and 11, 2004, and will feature approximately 75 films including features, retrospectives and short films. The Festival is divided into 10 distinct programs, each focusing on a particular Festival theme. DIFF is presented by Dubai Media City and its presenting sponsors are Dubai Duty Free, Emirates, Madinat Jumeirah Arabian Resort-Dubai, and Nakheel. DIFF Gold Sponsors are DOM International, The Kanoo Group and National Bank of Dubai, and Silver Sponsors are Arabian Radio Network, Atlas Telecom, Dubai Radio Network, E-Vision and Motivate Publishing.


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