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Neuropathy and blood vessel disease both increase the risk of foot ulcers. The nerves of the feet are the longest in the body and often are affected by nerve injury or neuropathy. When a patient with diabetes loses sensation in the feet, sores or injuries may go unnoticed until serious ulcers develop.
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), more than half of nontraumatic lower-limb amputations in the United States occur among people with diabetes.
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Use an emery board or pumice stone to file away dead skin, but do not remove calluses using sharp instruments. Do not try to cut off any growths yourself, and avoid using harsh chemicals such as wart remover on your feet.
Cut your toenails straight across, but be careful not to leave any sharp corners that could cut the next toe.
Avoid sitting with your legs crossed. Crossing your legs can reduce the flow of blood to the feet.
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Never go barefoot, especially on the beach, hot sand, or rocks.
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One of the most talked-about computer devices this year is not a game system or a phone. It's a computer that you wear like eyeglasses called Google Glass.
It's not yet available to average consumers, but a graduate student at USF is among several thousand "Explorers" across the nation chosen by Google to test the device. Using his Google Glass, he can read and send email, surf the web, text, take photos, and record video without looking down.
The Google Glass has a heads-up display that allows the wearer to see the screen, which is suspended just above the normal field of vision, without looking down.
"The first question is - How did you get it?" said Joe Evans, who describes himself as a "techno-archeologist."
The answer? He applied to Google and told them he intended to use the device to open a new world for archeology students.
Evans is 28 years old. He grew up in a poor family in Louisiana and became interested in archeology by reading National Geographic magazine. When it was time to go to college, he decided to become a computer science major, but, at the suggestion of an advisor, combined his love of archeology with computers. He's now working on his Ph.D. in archeology and also works as a teaching assistant.
When we visited his class, he was using his Google Glass to connect students live with an archeologist on a Mexican mountain working to save an ancient temple.
"Joe is capturing what's going on in the classroom live and sharing it with our Mexican counterpart," explained Prof. Lori Collins, who helped Evans acquire the device. "Students are opening up in ways they haven't opened up before."
Google has selected Explorers in virtually every walk of life to study all the ways the device might be used. Some of the Explorers are disabled and use the device without having to hold it in their hands. Google videos show Glass users ranging from musicians to skydivers.
I became the 227th person to try Evan's device. For me, to see the computer information virtually hanging in mid-air was similar to watching a hockey game while glancing up at the scoreboard and video screen in the arena.
Evans is also considering the challenges that come with the device. It can allow the wearer to record conversations or cheat on tests.
"I always let people know I have this and I make it known that I could record and I ask them if it's OK. If it's not, I respect their wishes," said Evans.
States will eventually have to decide if the Google Glass can be used while driving. Is it a distraction? Or is the heads-up display no different than technology used by jet fighter pilots?
There are so many possibilities.
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The ensemble takes its name from the Pythagorean concept of the Music of the Spheres as presented in the seminal work of Boethius, De Musica, which describes the three branches of music. Musica Mundana, the divine harmony created by the movements of the stars and planets; Musica Instrumentalis, the sounds made by instruments and singers; and Musica Humana, the music that resonates within the human body when it is in harmony with the music of the spheres.
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The Ford Kuga is a compact SUV, which represents good value and it rivals the Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5 and Volkswagen Tiguan.
The Ford Kuga Titanium X Sport model was added as the range-topping model (previously the Titanium and Titanium X were the flagship models in the Ford Kuga range) to improve the value proposition with plenty of big-car kit.
However, even the entry level Ford Kuga Zetec gets 17-inch alloy wheels, keyless start, electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) cruise control and hill-start assistance technology as standard.
The Ford Kuga is available with either two or four-wheel drive, and you can see in our winter tyres video that the 4x4 system provides plenty of extra traction. If you're wary of running costs, though, then opt for the two-wheel drive model as all-wheel drive versions can be thirsty.
The Ford Kuga is also available with either a 1.6-litre petrol EcoBoost engine or a 2.0-litre TDCI diesel unit, which comes with a range of power outputs. The Ford Kuga can't quite match the Toyota RAV4 for interior space, but it's bigger than it was previously and it's equally as spacious as a Mazda CX-5.
If, however, the Ford Kuga is too big, you may wait to opt for the Ford Fiesta-based Ford Ecosport SUV which rivals the Nissan Juke at the smaller end of the crossover class.
Our choice: Kuga Zetec 2.0 TDCi 4x4
The Ford Kuga received an update in 2013, and it's now bigger than the previous incarnation. What's more, it serves as two cars in one – on the European market it replaced the old model, and in the United States, it replaced a more utilitarian Ford 4x4.
Where the Ford Kuga has got bigger, its looks have been slightly compromised. The Ford family face remains but an upswept crease and windowline running along the side of the car means the latest Ford Kuga doesn't look quite as sporty as the older version.
The Ford Kuga's interior is modern and feels like good quality - but it does have too many buttons.
There are four specifications in the Ford Kuga range: Zetec, Titanium, Titanium X and Titanium X Sport. Even on the entry-level Ford Kuga Zetec models, 17-inch alloy wheels, sports seats, daytime running lights, cruise control and keyless go are standard.
Go for the Ford Kuga Titanium and you get a gloss-black grille surround, part-leather seats, automatic headlights, dual-zone climate control, the Ford SYNC phone voice-control system and a DAB radio.
The range-topping Ford Kuga Titanium X trim adds 18-inch alloys, LED tail-lights, bi-xenon adaptive headlamps, a panoramic roof and leather upholstery.
The newest trim level in the Ford Kuga range, the Titanium X Sport, features body coloured bumpers and wheel arches, a rear spoiler, a silver skid plate on the front and 19-inch alloy wheels. Plus, it adds tinted windows, sat-nav, a Sony DAB Radio, Active Park Assist, and a rear-view camera.
From the Titanium X level upwards, all Ford Kuga models get a neat 'hands-free' tailgate, which can be opened by waving a foot under the bumper - perfect for when you need to load heavy objects.
The previous generation Ford Kuga was excellent to drive - so much so, it felt more like a Ford Focus than a mid-sized SUV. The new model though, is less focused than its predecessor and it's beaten by the Mazda CX-5 for driving thrills.
Despite the body roll control system fitted as standard across the Ford Kuga range, there's still plenty of lean in the corners. This is primarily a result of suspension that has been tweaked for comfort rather than cornering ability.
The power steering system in the Ford Kuga is now fully electric (similar to that found in the Audi A4) and while it saves on running costs, it has sacrificed feedback and feels very light. The new shape also makes the Ford Kuga bigger and harder to drive through tight gaps than the previous model.
The 4x4 versions of the Ford Kuga have a clever off-loading system that gives it plenty of grip in most conditions.
The engines available include a 148bhp 1.6-litre EcoBoost petrol engine, which uses a six-speed manual gearbox or a dual-clutch PowerShift automatic - although the auto isn't worth going for as it's prone to getting the wrong gear for the situation.
You can also get a 178bhp version of the same engine, but most should go for the 138bhp or 161bhp 2.0-litre diesel models as they offer the best combination of power and efficiency.
The Ford Kuga scored a maximum five-star Euro NCAP crash test result, making it one of the safest mid-sized SUVs on the market.
Every Ford Kuga gets driver, passenger, knee, side and curtain airbags fitted as standard, along with ABS, ESP, active city stop and a lane keeping aid. A blind spot monitoring system is also available as an option. Plus, the four-wheel-drive system should stop you getting into trouble in the first place.
The Ford Kuga's platform, engines and tech are all proven in other Ford models, and a large dealer network means keeping your Kuga on the road should be simple.
In the 2014 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey, the Ford Kuga was the best-placed Ford in 34th with owners praising build quality and ease of driving.
In our 2014 Driver Power Customer satisfaction survey of manufacturers, Ford finished 25th - not bad, but not great for such a major player as Ford.
The previous generation Ford Kuga was a bit tight on boot space but the 2013 model saw this increase by 82-litres. Boot space is now up to 442-litres and the Ford Kuga is more competitive in this respect.
The Ford Kuga has more boot space than a Volkswagen Tiguan, but less than a Honda CR-V. Furthermore, the spare wheel option decreases boot-space to 406 litres, giving it 97 litres less than a Mazda CX-5.
You can fold down the rear seats in the Ford Kuga to increase the space to 1,928 litres, which is actually 600 litres more than before. There's a low loading lip as well, so getting items in and out is easy. There's plenty of head and legroom inside, and all the seats can be reclined for extra comfort and space.
Ford offers a towbar as a £600 option on the Kuga, and there's also the option of an automatic tailgate, which can be opened by waving your foot under the rear bumper (as long as you have the key in your pocket).
Running Costs
If running costs are your priority, then go for the front-wheel-drive Ford Kuga with the 138bhp 2.0-litre TDCI diesel engine, as it returns 53.3mpg and emits 139g/km of CO2.
Even the more powerful 2.0-litre TDCI engine with 161bhp (available on Titanium models upwards) returns a respectable 47.9mpg, plus emissions of 154g/km of CO2 thanks to features such as a grille that closes at higher speeds.
The Ford Kuga with the 1.6-litre petrol EcoBoost engine comes with either 148bhp or 176bhp, both of which have with eco-friendly start-stop technology. The 148bhp variant does 42.8mpg and emits 156g/km of CO2, while the 176bhp engine returns 36.7mpg and CO2 levels of 179g/km.
Four-wheel-drive isn't available throughout the Ford Kuga range, and only cars with the 176bhp 1.6-litre EcoBoost petrol engine, and the 2.0-litre TDCi diesel units benefit from the extra traction.
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It looks bigger than the old Kuga. Better? I am not sure. The current Kuga is quite a likable car. Looks good in white. This new one looks a lot like VW Tiguan from some angles, first picture front for instance.
The new model brings only marginal improvements over the current in terms of passenger and luggage space, engine refinement and efficiency.
Price puts it sqrarely in the same bracket with CRV, RAV4 and CX5. Qashqai is spared for now.
I'm upset with the pathetically small sat nav. Ford sell the Escape in the US with a great 7 inch touch screen Sony unit. In Europe they're clearly trying to off load a job lot of 5 inch game/watch screens which are recessed 7 inches away from the dashboard at the end of a tunnel for no apparent reason other than budget sales. This has stopped me (this alone) from spending £30k on another fully loaded Kuga. Big shame but that's their mistake not mine. Goodbye Ford, liked it whilst it lasted.
I completely agree with Steve. When most of the cars and SUV's in that price tag offer a decent sized infotainment screen and display, it's silly to have a small one like this Kuga and Focus too! New Mondeo will feature an 8" screen hopefully : )
Same with the Focus ST, that has the huge display in the USA but the low end one in the UK and you cannot even choose it as an optional extra.
"The four-wheel-drive model, which costs around £1,500 more than the equivalent two-wheel-drive model, also gets a touchscreen sat-nav fitted as standard."
This is incorrect. 4wd models do not get sat-nav as standard. Also the factory-fit sat-nav option in the UK is non-touchscreen.
Fords new family face, dreadful. The 2013 Fiesta actually has a much better designed nose, why have Ford ruined the Kuga? I loved the previous Kuga nose, the whole body shape was gorgeous, but the 2.5 Ltr petrol engine in the old model was unacceptable. Now we get a new version with the right petrol engine and Ford go and ruin the nose. Sorry, Ford you've lost another sale because of American blandness.
I spoke to Ford about the pitiful satnav units and this was there response:
"With regards to your query Ford will be introducing the Sync screen (touch) in Europe approximately early 2015. There has been a delay as when the Ford Sync is released in Europe, we will be dealing with a multitude of different languages rather than one for America.
I have also been advised that the Ford Sync will be gradually merged within new product lines. This feature cannot be added to existing vehicle lines.
However due to the delays we have no confirmation on the launch dates of this or any further updates at present. I would recommend checking our Ford social media pages to check for any specification updates in the future."
So we may see bigger touch screens in 2015, but probably not on the current models. What a royal project management mess.
That statement about factory fitted sat nav is not true - i wa sin one the other day and it had a touch screen
No, it does nothing for me. I don't like the Chinese looking front end or the silly rear windows - probably made in China anyway for about £10k costs plus £5k to ship it and fix it here and the rest is margin for Ford and the Dealers. Awful!
The last Ford to have stylish looks was the 1972 Granada ghia fastback!
Not the greatest looker but from a family point of view its fantastic, the one we messed with had all the boot opening, the sync etc and it made it so easy to use all the gizmos and imagine coming back with a pram with 2 kids, shopping, dogs etc the boot opening is going to be a god send and something others will adapt quickly.
Still looks better than anything VW make.
Looks are definitely up over the last model and it is still a much better looking car than anything in the dull VW line up.
We are trying to decide on a smaller SUV it is now between this and a Sportage. We started with everything, X1, Tiguan, CRV, Sportage, Kuga, Mokka and it was pretty easy to knock some out straight away (X1 and Mokka for both been dam ugly and in the case of the BMW woefully spec'ed and the CRV went in the end just because it was, well, dull) Anyway we had it on test for a few hours and I was very impressed with it tbh. Engine was strong enough and no where near as rattly as the Tiguan or Kia. The drive on all the cars wasn't exactly great but surely no one buys an SUV thinking it will handle like a sports car, who would be that dumb! In the Titanium X spec we were looking at it had pretty much all the toys you could need, saying that so does the Kia, the VW does not unless you want to dive deep in to your pockets for extras. We have 2 little lads and this could swallow the double pram and everything that comes along with them with ease, the Kia did struggle a little more (the VW was dismissed by this point for been outscored on every category). Obviously in a just a few hours its hard to say what the overall economy will be like but anything will be an improvement over the Mrs' Omega!
Just have to decide between the ford and kia now! Well she thinks she gets to pick but we shall see about that! ;)
Great review on the Ford Kuga, I think it looks and great and will be a big competitor against similar cars like the Qashqai and the Juke. - James, The Car Loan Warehouse
What idiot chose the name "Cashcow" for a car name?! And what IS the point of a 4x4 - that is only two wheel drive? There are some mighty gullible people out there...
British made Qashqai is the vehicle most Europeans want. Every Nissan engine comes with bomb proof reliability, Why would you ever buy this American Escape, that has been the subject of non-stop recalls in the USA.
Europeans know quality when they buy a car.
EUROPEAN SUV SALES CHART 2013 first 10 months.
No 9 Nissan Qashqai 177,392
No 15 VW Tiguan 115,728
No 38 Nissan Juke 91,758
No 44 Kia Sportage 77,505
No 51 Hyundai ix35 74,198
No 56 Dacia Duster 69,640
No 59 Ford Kuga 54,079
Bomb proof reliability of the British Sunderland made Qashqai seems to be the SUV most Europeans really really want to BUY,
The Kuga is not as 'out there' as the qashqai or the Juke but it is a good looking car with plenty of kit and will no doubt build on the MK1's reputation, I don't think that "bland" is a good description, mind you I'll bet the designers of the Ecosport are wishing someone would use a word as nice as 'bland' to describe their "monstrous carbuncle"
I have a 2013 kuga all I want to say about this car its the worst car I have ever owned in fifty years I have been driving.
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I had a Kuga for a week. Liked most things about it. Only thing that made me reject it was it's economy. Bad at 34mpg. The inferior in every other way crv did over 40.


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A Community prayer vigil will be held at Community Clubhouse in Crisp County on Sunday, September 14,2014 at 7pm.
It's a big day for Baconton Community Charter School seniors.
The school is celebrating its biggest graduating class. It includes many of the original kindergarten students from when the school opened.
After 13 years of hard work, 52 kids will walk across the stage tonight to receive their diplomas.17 of them starting in Kindergarten and went through twelfth grade together.
Students and school officials say the experience has made them like family.
"Friendship is one of the best one's I can say about being with the same 52 kids for my kindergarten year to my twelfth grade year. They are a great class. And I've enjoyed every bit of it. They will always be part of me," said Stephen Bullard.
"Today is a very proud day. We are all very close. We've been able to watch them grow up in our school. From the very first day we opened until tonight so it's an exciting time for all of us," said Assistant Principal Missy Council.
Baconton Charter used to hold its graduation ceremony at the school, but since they've grown so much, Thursday's ceremony will be held at Darton College.
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A deadly crash in Burrillville shut down part of Broncos Highway in Burrillville for several hours Friday evening. Police say two vehicles were both driving in the south bound lane around 5:45 when the driver of one of the vehicles, a white car, for reasons unknown, turned on the straight away causing the t-bone collision.
The driver of the white car is only being identified as a Providence woman in her 30's. Two other passengers in the car were brought to the hospital with significant, but non-life threatening injuries.
The driver of the second vehicle, a red truck, was walked away from the crash. A toddler in the back seat was also unharmed.
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my question is based on my observations of events that have happened in my own lifetime,we went from conventional warfare to atomic bombs ,we went from party line telephones to blue tooth, we went from the encyclopedia to ipads,we went from maps to gps,we went from libraries to kindle,we went from Sunday dinner to Mc Donalds,we went from radio to 50"flat screen 3d television,skype,electric cars,and we put a man on the moon.All of this in one life time.what use to take millions of years to happen,. is now happening in generations.I watch little kids walking towards doors they dont stop because they know its going to open,young children using computers to write and draw.I guess my question is,am I right in thinking that human evolution is accelerating.
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An unrealized proposal for Television City, along the lake front in Grant Park, 1948, Chicago.
Mulqueen's Kiddie-A-Go-Go, a pint-sized American Banstand-esque dance party which aired on WCIU from 1963-1970, featuring the adult host, Pandora.
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A city taxi outfitted with a TV by the Chicago based Admiral Television Co., 1956, Chicago.
In 1951, 300 families in Lakeview and Lincoln Park were picked to be test households for a new pay service called Phonevision, a precursor to cable television.
Televisions were equipped with a box which would descramble transmissions when a show was ordered by phone. The cost was (a then expensive) $1 per view and there were only three movies to choose from.
Ultimately it failed and subscription television did not return to Chicago until 1983, with Telefirst, an early prototype to modern cable television.
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A steeplejack climbs a newly installed television transmission tower to place a …pickle… on top, 1949. Francis Miller
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Flash Cabs install televisions in their taxis, 1963, Chicago.
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Television "screenshot" from 1947. WBKB was Chicago's one and only television station then, eventually becoming WLS-TV, ABC 7.
At the Home Furnishings Market of 1961 in Chicago, a prototype was introduced predicting a flat-screen television (4 inches thick!) and a device that allowed you to record a show for a later playback…
Long before televisions were mass produced for the home, an exhibit at the Century of Progress World's Fair of 1933 demonstrated how televisions would be used as videophones. This photo was obviously doctored to show a clear screen image, however the actual device worked. It's amazing that it took as long for the internet and computers to make this a commonplace reality.
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Surgery is a common treatment for early stage prostate cancer. Your doctor may remove the whole prostate or only part of it. In some cases, your doctor can use a method known as nerve-sparing surgery. This type of surgery may save the nerves that control erection. But if you have a large tumor or a tumor that is very close to the nerves, you may not be able to have this surgery.
Each type of surgery has benefits and risks. Your doctor can further describe these types:
Radical retropubic prostatectomy: The doctor removes the entire prostate and nearby lymph nodes through an incision (cut) in the abdomen.
Radical perineal prostatectomy: The doctor removes the entire prostate through a cut between the scrotum and the anus. Nearby lymph nodes may be removed through a separate cut in the abdomen.
Laparoscopic prostatectomy: The doctor removes the entire prostate and nearby lymph nodes through small incisions, rather than a single long cut in the abdomen. A thin, lighted tube (a laparoscope) is used to help remove the prostate.
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP): The doctor removes part of the prostate with a long, thin device that is inserted through the urethra. The cancer is cut from the prostate. TURP may not remove all of the cancer. But it can remove tissue that blocks the flow of urine.
Cryosurgery: This type of surgery for prostate cancer is under study at some medical centers. (More about cryosurgery is in "The Promise of Cancer Research" section.)
Pelvic lymphadenectomy: This is routinely done during prostatectomy. The doctor removes lymph nodes in the pelvis to see if cancer has spread to them. If there are cancer cells in the lymph nodes, the disease may have spread to other parts of the body. In this case, the doctor may suggest other types of treatment.
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42 U.S. Code § 3753 - Review of applications
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Park News - (2/15/14) Online registration to attend the 4th annual Wooden Warrior day at Quassy has begun. Click here for details on how you can buy tickets. The event will include ERT on Wooden Warrior from 10am to Noon, ERT on the Little Dipper from 10am to Noon, a commemorative T-Shirt and all day ride pass to enjoy the park's other attractions from Noon to 6pm. Oh… don't forget the all you can eat buffet lunch. (1/9/14) Quassy will host the 4th Annual Wooden Warrior Day on Saturday, May 3rd, 2014. The event will feature ERT sessions on Wooden Warrior, a buffet lunch and more. Look for online registration to begin soon. (5/6/13) CoasterOfTheDay reports back from the Quassy Wooden Warrior 2013 special event as well as posting pictures from a tour of the new Splash Away Bay waterpark construction area. (12/21/12) Quassy has announced to Screamscape that they will add Laser Maze Challenge o the park in 2013. The new upcharge attraction will be added into Quassy's redemption arcade building. Laser Maze will open on April 27th, 2013.
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2015 - Frantic and Collidoscope - Confirmed - (8/5/14) Quassy has announced to passholders this week that a new spinning / swinging flat ride coming to the park in 2015 called Frantic. Think of it as a mini-Afterburn style ride. The park will also add a new kiddie bumper car ride as well to be called Collidoscope. (7/30/14) Quassy has posted a hint on their website about what's on the way for 2015, saying that "You're going to "flip" when you see what's coming to Quassy in 2015". Stay tuned!
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With a big bull market underway in the credit markets, corporations are easily raising capital. But instead of using the money to fund new projects, executives are increasingly using the funds to reward shareholders and repurchase stock at the expense of bondholders.
According to UBS strategist Thomas Doerflinger, the bank's U.S. clients have started buying equities again after 16 straight weeks of selling thanks to the efforts of corporate clients. The buying is concentrated in the technology and materials. (Hedge funds -- who tend to be very short-term oriented -- continue to sell and sell-short, and are focused on the industrial and financial sectors. )
Analysts at Merrill Lynch note that the cost of debt is now below earnings yield -- which is the inverse of the price/earnings multiple. Historically, when this has happened, he said, executives "become more aggressive and reward shareholders at the expense of bondholders."
That sounds pretty arcane so let me just put it plainly: It's great news. It will result in share repurchases, mergers, and acquisitions -- all providing more support for earnings multiples and stock prices.
The supply of funds is certainly there: Merrill Lynch reports that new borrowing by high-grade issuers has matched the record annual volume of $960 billion set in 2007. And we still have one more month to go in the year! This sets the stage for a $1 trillion year for 2009. Amazing.
A few companies that have issued new debt have gone as far as to mention share buybacks as a possible use of the money. These include Cisco (CSCO), Praxair (PX), Quest Diagnostics (DGX), IBM (IBM) and Zimmer Holdings (ZMH). This is quite a cross section of the market. We've got a network hardware maker, an industrial gas supplier, a provider of healthcare testing services, and a medical device manufacturer.
Keep in mind that much of the entire 2003-2007 bull cycle was fueled by buybacks and mergers, as the public was still largely in shock over the 2000-2002 bear market. Buybacks are no joke, as they really help push prices higher by reducing the supply of shares.
Cheap credit is thus one hidden reason that stocks can keep moving higher even if the economy seems to be lousy. Buybacks react to a totally different dynamic than equity investors are accustomed to seeing and understanding. Keep an ear out for that word, and smile when you hear it.
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Can we get "Unconditional Love" from people not related? (other than siblings, parents or wife)
I was wondering why dont we get unconditional love from people not related. Siblings or parents are in fact spiritually connected while friends and acquaintances will love you for ECONOMICAL or Conditional reasons even in the most advanced nations, why is that?? Or Is it sometimes the opposite?
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CK KUMARMar 5 2012: Continued reply to Ms. Linda Taylor ~~~~~~~
To experience unconditional love we must first love ourselves. This is a prerequisite for love in all relationships and Ms. Colleen Steen has effectively explained this aspect. To love us, we must first accept ourselves. We must accept us with all our abilities and disabilities; accept our beauty and ugliness; accept our jealousy, greed, perverseness, fear and every other thing we have been pushing under the carpet of our mind. Once we learn to 'love' most other difficulties we have been facing will disappear by themselves. We can make a beginning to find the source deep down in each one of us, the gate to the eternal love that can never be blemished by any condition that is happening in the mind or the world outside.
Unconditional love can happen only in us and not in the other persons involved. There is also no need for it as once we are unconditionally loving, the actions or responses of others are irrelevant to us.
This is a response to all your comments. It is still only an introduction to unconditional love so that from now we may continue to discuss in agreement with Colleen and others.
With love and respects to you.
Mar 5 2012: As you insightfully reinforce CK, loving ourselves unconditionally is a prerequisite for love in all relationships. We are often taught that love of ourselves is selfish. We've sometimes been taught that to give to others is noble, holy, and the prefered way to "be" in our world.
To truly experience a deep level of unconditional love, it is important to accept ourselves...beauty, ugliness, jealousy, greed, perverseness, abilities, disabilities,fear, joy, and every other "part" of us. To discover ourselves "deep down", as you say, is on the path to unconditional love.
Accepting ourselves does not mean that we automatically accept all behaviors. It means that in knowing ourselves, we have the opportunity to keep those feelings, thoughts, ideas, opinions and behaviors that we choose to keep, and let go of that which is not beneficial to ourselves and/or the whole.
I agree CK that once we know ourselves on the level you speak of, the actions or responses of others are irrelevant to us.
CK KUMARMar 5 2012: Thank you, Colleen. The "level at which I speak' may appear impractical. I spoke about such a level because unconditional love is difficult to practice. However, it is decidedly much possible for anyone to live in a relaxed and satisfying manner irrespective of indifferent or uncaring partners and friends. Acceptance is one of the helpful prctices.
What I mean by accepting the bad and ugly in ourselves is to acknowledge that, yes, it is there in ourselves. At that point, no further action is needed such as deciding to keep the good and hoping to throw out the rest. As an example, imagine a lady who has a habit of overspending whenever she goes for shopping, and later lying to her husband to hide the extra expense. In practice, I am outlining she is expected to accept that she has such a bad trait. Once she does that she may surprisingly find herself capable of accepting the habit of her husband lying about the exact number of drinks he has had. More and more acceptance will lead to more and more unconditional acceptance.
A lady had commented about the pain in being treated as a door mat. In my opinion that could be avoided if she also accepts that she is doing nothing to prevent such abuse. Her own inaction is augmenting the unjust treatment given to herself.
I appreciate your observations and comments.
My repects and love to you.
Mar 5 2012: CK,
So, you are suggesting that "unconditional acceptance" is much like compromise?
Re: The door mat scenario:
I agree that we often accept behaviors when we "do nothing to prevent such abuse". Our own inaction enables the behavior to continue.
Thinking about your examples, reminds me that it is good to compromise and be unconditionally accepting until/unless that acceptance causes us to feel less accepting of ourselves? If our unconditional acceptance is imbalanced in a relationship, then it is not mutually unconditionally loving. That is why I feel it is important to know ourselves and know exactly what we will accept, and not accept.
I appreciate, respect and love you too:>)
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Today marks my half birthday. I don't think I've ever even noticed this day in the past, but lately time feels more tangible than before.
We have moments—periods, eras—in life that shape us more than others. If my moments were in a photo album, you'd see glossy images of a grinning, naive high schooler sitting at a table in southern France and snapshots of a college freshman laughing on her dorm room floor. You'd probably see a photo in a hospital in Vietnam and a hazy picture on a hill in a sunny Georgia cemetery.
These last six months would make it into the album. In fact, they might take up a page or two. They've been exhausting and exhilarating. I've learned a little. And lived a lot. There were days that were really, really hard. And there were days that were really, really great.
Once, on a night in late March, when it was so cold my tears felt comforting in their warmth on my skin, I said aloud that I regretted the choices that had led me to that point. I wanted to be home. I wanted to have never been sick. I wanted not to feel so afraid of the future.
This may seem trivial, but I'm not one who regrets. Ever. And as the words tumbled from my mouth and into the phone and the world I wanted to grab and hide them before anyone noticed. But they were met with such intense compassion and support that it made me wonder how in three decades of life I'd never realized the depth of love we humans have for each other.
There's something about the faint appearance of scars that comfort me. A thin white line on an otherwise tan arm. A kneecap worn smooth. They tell stories of living and healing. I imagine that if we don't have a few scars on the inside then we've missed some of that living. Scars don't come from following the rules.
Six months into this year, I'm still tender. I'm still healing. I'm still learning what recent snapshots will make the album and what will simply be memories. But as I mark this arbitrary day on the calendar, the thing I feel most about the last half-year is grateful—for the overwhelming brilliance of life's opportunities and for our staggering capacity for enduring love.
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The solution they settled on was to put the actors into contraptions that would spin them around just enough to make it look like they are floating while the cameras and lights did the majority of the visual work. To do so, Webber invented "The Lightbox" after Lubezki, who for the first time pre-lighted an entire film inside a computer, was inspired by the lighting design at a Peter Gabriel concert at the Hollywood Bowl.
In a studio outside London, Webber and his staff created a roughly 20-foot-tall, 10-foot-wide cube filled with LED lights in segmented panels that act as projection screens lining the walls, ceiling and floor. Each actor in turn stood in a "tilt-a-rig" — something akin to a cherry picker bucket that could tilt Bullock and Clooney forward and backward and spin them in various ways to create the illusion of tumbling head over heels, adrift in the stars. The camera, mounted on a giant robotic arm, was capable of swooping in and out, shooting from above and below, all adding to the effect of untethered movement.
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Looks like something I will wax on and on about...Four years ago, a little-known bizzaro drama named Mr. Nobody premiered at the Venice Film Festival. The film starred Jared Leto, Diane Kruger, Rhys Ifans, and Sarah Polley, and despite that list of talent, the film has taken four years to hit stateside. The movie opened successfully in Belgium, for instance, three years ago. Whatever the reason is for the delay, it's a shame because Mr. Nobody, by far and away, is the best film of 2013.
I say 2013 because the damn thing is finally coming out this year. Magnolia has set a VOD and iTunes release for September 26th and a limited theatrical run to kick off on November 1st. I would say see this movie as soon as you can, but it's a gorgeous film that should be experienced in a theater.
If you were underwhelmed by the dramatic simplicity and sentimentality of Cloud Atlas, this is probably the movie you were hoping for. Mr. Nobody is about the choices you make in life, and how the big and little ones can affect the way things turn out. In the film you see different versions of how Mr. Nobody's (Jared Leto) life would've turned out had he made certain choices, and while it can be overwhelming (and funny, entertaining, and moving), it's more challenging than frustrating. - See more at: The Spectacular 'Mr. Nobody' Is Finally Coming to a Theater Near You
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So, I hesitated to publish this because guys, this is a $165 tote, and it's not even on sale, but then I realized the infamous LV Neverfull tote is like, a bajillion dollars, so … anyway, this is pretty scarf company Leigh & Luca's newest foray into bags, and I'm actually really digging this Peacock Flock tote.
The pattern is really classy but also casual enough for daily wear (of course! this is why I never understand things like 'croc skin shoppers'), the chain strap detailing is fabulous, and I'm liking the removable superfluous little chain strap. But what really moved me, forgive the pun, is the interior. Brilliant lining, and that kind of pocket, from personal experience, is absolutely ideal. I only wish the pockets had maybe been on the other side of the inside, or that they had had more pockets … I love pockets … but clearly a lot of thought went into this, and props.
Gilt is offering this exclusively before it hits stores, so grab it now.
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In conjunction with the massive fashion presence that was the Oscars, Net-A-Porter whipped up a little selection of "Oscars Style" gowns + shoes + accessories combos, most of which are enjoyably sparkly. Normally I would have oohed and aahed and passed on my way, but then this pretty little Anya Hindmarch number caught my eye. This is the Nadja metallic leather reversible clutch, and I would be lying if I didn't say that the first word that I saw was "reversible." This multi-tasking beauty can not only match with any number of gold OR silver accessories, a feat which I basically consider the crowning achievement, but does it in a reasonably small package (giant clutches are so overrated)! The N-A-P folks paired this with a pair of Loubie Straratata 140s (silver and nude, yummy), which is also worth looking at. Love love love.
Clutch - $565, shoesies - $1,045, and it's worth mentioning that the Oscars Style section is different for the US and Intl, so check them both out~
Ever since I saw a Furla box-like tote a month ago, I've been positively salivating for The Perfect One. The Furla one failed on a few accounts, but I can't say the same for this Juicy Couture China C bag. This gorgeous yummy leather tote is structured like a piece of luggage, but has enough smoosh (the subtle pleat detail is nice) to make it versatile for everyday wear. There's an option for a over-the-shoulder strap, and the charms, cute as they are, are detachable. The dimensions even roughly resemble a B-bag, but for about 1/5th of the price.
But seriously, I should have written this post in flashback, because I was drooling over this bag when it came out back in April or May (back before this tumblr was started), and totally forgot about it until the Furla bag made me remember that I really wanted a nice rectangular piece of arm candy. Of course it's been ages since then so basically you can't find this bag online anymore (the picture was snagged from Neiman Marcus, where it sold out ages ago … sob), especially in this bright "prepster" pink—because if you can't go for an all-out bold color on such a minimally designed bag, when can you?—but I persisted and managed to find it going for $378 in Windowseat, a lovely dusty blue color. Get your hands on it before it passes beyond the digital realms forever!
Sometimes, my taste level with regards to accessories borders on tacky-gaudy, but in real life my personal style philosophy seems to be about simple classic clothing pieces, so I figure it's pretty forgivable. I mean seriously, there is no other way to defend my questionable interest in the Betseyville Painted Python Wristlet in Green. Gold hardware, fake python with green/pink/red, lightning bolt zippers, shiny patent fabric … add some tulle and you have Bobby Trendy in a clutch.
Still, it's no mean feat to put together so many decorative elements and really sort of make it work … which I think can be attributed to the size of this bag. Betsey Johnson went ahead and stuck the same pattern on some larger purses, but I think the small pop of visual impact that the clutch serves up is just the right size, as Goldilocks might say.
More technically speaking, this wristlet is terribly multifunctional. I love that the two front zippers work, and someone thought to stick in another zippered bit in the main compartment as well. The red and green are perfect for Christmas without being overly adherent to the holiday's tacky decoration schemes (the slight teal tinge to the green just makes my day), and outside of this coming month it could also add a little more refined punk to any normal pink and girly outfit.
Amazon, of all retailers, currently has a bit of a sale running on the green and pink (with orange and light pink compliments) ones—only $44.90 from the original $58! The blue (purple and lavender) is also worth checking out.
I had seen people in the blogosphere mention the Proenza Schouler PS1 leather pouchette before, but it wasn't until I saw it in action that I realized how absolutely sublime it is. (See what I did there? SubLIME? Oh shut up.) I don't particularly care for the PS1 bag in its full-on form as I've never been an advocate of big bags, but the clutch version retains the classiness of the former with an added dash of miniatured (relatively) cuteness. The color is great, and could be that cherry on top for an otherwise plain colored outfit.
As for buying this baby: it was $895, but slashed to $626.50, and is now sold out on the Net-A-Porter US site. It is, however, still available on the international version site (you'll have to change your country) for £749.82, or $1,223 (no sale). I only mention this because the comparative pricing disparities make NO SENSE to me. o_O
Insert obligatory "eating my own words" comment here (I seem to be doing that a lot this week). Since when did Marc by Marc Jacobs stuff get so cheap? His entire "Special Items" section is full of things I would reasonably spend money on right now. I especially like this Punk Wallet (also available in plain colors, or even mock python) because 1) it's made out of PVC, which means that all manner of liquids will roll off of it and 2) the envelope design is unique. Having used (and currently use) a PVC wristlet for a number of years now, I can attest to its almost universal versatility. Consider me sold. (And by that, I mean ACTUALLY sold, hehe. I'm totally buying a full-on white one. ^_^)
Glove optional (and detachable!), but oh-so-preferred. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the Alexander Mcqueen Faithful Leather Glove Clutch. (Although seriously, how hot would that glove look by itself as well? Channeling MJ at his height, natch!)
From top to bottom: basic black, stone, red, studded black, and my ultimate too-bad-its-sold-out fav, the python version
*Also available in icky brown, not shown here
This is actually an old bag that I've had my eye on for some time, but didn't get around to blogging about until right now. This is the Ostrich Folio with Tulip Tattoo, of the Paige Gamble brand. My favorite popular exotic these days is ostrich, and I love how Paige Gamble works with a variety of other exotics that look AMAZING. Her Sapphire Python with White Flowers clutch, for example, features patent leather "flowers [that] are cut, pressed, and crafted by a third generation flower-maker in New York." Just SOUNDS rich, eh? She also does some stingray stuff, which I imagine is only fair considering the world has lost Steve Irwin. (Too soon? Hah.)
But what I love about this particular clutch is that it has a timeless, Audrey Hepburn quality that would make it look cute with pearls and a LBD or just jeans and a cute top. The attention to detail is also a draw; apparently each tulip tattoo is different due to the handcrafted nature of the bag. Downside? The price. Be prepared to set aside a few Gs ($3,400, to be exact) if you want this baby. Hook you up!
This is the Sade Clutch from the Japanese Paper line of Matt & Nat, and let me tell you, I love it. I like giving credit where credit is due (particularly, when something is very cleverly designed or presented visually) and part of the appeal of the Matt & Nat line is their awesome looking mannequin. So I guess one could argue that all of their bags benefit from this advantage, but it looks particularly striking with this shade of red, in this particular size bag.
But enough about presentation, let's talk about the actual bag. Matt & Nat apparently make 100% vegan/recycled bags, and the concept of vegan leather is weird to me, but it looks pretty legit in the photos. I've shied away from shiny leathers in the past, but here it looks very smooshable and most importantly, waterproof, for those less-than-sober nights out. I've also been slow to come around to the giant clutch idea (ye lords, the Limelight clutch from last year's LV nearly killed me) but the size looks pretty approachable. Not too shabby in the price department either! 90 Quid … which I guess is almost 200 bucks American now. Buy here.