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"Ravishing Juice Fast!" Online Program
Limited Enrolment OPEN!
Did you prepare your house and garden for the next season?
What about resetting YOUR BODY?
… to get more ENERGY
… to get up easily in the morning
… to give yourself a NEW JUMP START to a new life
… to feel HEALTHIER
… to LOSE excessive or stubborn WEIGHT
… to look and feel YOUNGER
… to feel RAVISHING!
A new season, a new cleanse. This is your time to reset your mind & body for an energetic vibe in just any season that may seem challenging to you right now, to keep your youthful mojo going all year long and to boost your immune system!
To face health challenges with glance you need to prepare your inner house with strength, mentally and physically. This is why I want to help you with my "RAVISHING JUICE FAST!" online group experience!
Read Your Program Overview, Then Register Below!
If you ever wanted to do a water and juice fast but missed the motivation to do it all by yourself, then this is your chance to feel inspired and supported!
1 – The importance of cleansing
We are suffering from toxic overload on a daily basis without realizing its major role in our life. Toxins are mostly the reason why you feel..
- deprived from energy and fatigued
- foggy or/and disconnected
- depressed
- sick
- in pain or aching
- craving for junk foods
- trapped in food addictions to sugar, caffeine, drugs
- the "signs of age"
- heavy and bloated
Toxins are the number one cause of not "feeling well" and in worse cases, illness. Detoxifying your body is the simple answer to what is keeping your wellbeing under its thumb.
2 – Juicing is so much more than just drinking juices! It is key to learn…
- How to prepare yourself for a successful fast
- How to nourish yourself on juices
- How to fast safely
- How to remove the toxins thoroughly
- How to support all of your elimination systems
- How to take excellent care of yourself
- How to perceive, soften and handle your detox side effects
- How to re-introduce your body to solid foods
- How to use this cleansing experience to take the next step into a consistent healthy lifestyle
Fasting is a very beneficial action on every level of your body, your mind, your spirit, your life… when done right. Once you learned exactly how to fast safely and thoroughly, you can use your experience and new knowledge for each and every following fast.
3 – Joining my ravishing juice fast program can be a one time investment that benefits the rest of your life!
My RAVISHING JUICE FAST program
is the right fit for you when you…
- … are tired of being tired
- … are fully committed to feeling better
- … are longing for energy to do all the things you love doing
- … are feeling fatigued and can't refuel your body and mind
- … are feeling stuffed and bloated
- … can't lose those pounds which make you feel unhappy and uncomfortable
- … want to make the transition to a healthier life or to raw food
- … can't concentrate anymore
- … can't think clearly anymore
- … want to feel smart again
- … are irritated without "reason"
- … lost your appetite in life
- … have skin problems
- … have joint and muscles pains and you can't get moving in the morning
- … are suffering from ailments you can't get rid of
I have been there too. After I was cured of several serious diseases, my body was totally exhausted. So was my mind. After each cleanse I did, I felt as if I took enormous leaps forward with my health. The first few days are always a bit tougher, but soon you will notice that it is well worth it! And to get you started with confidence, we first get you a strong mindset! Fasting gives you so much more than you could have dreamed of.
What will RAVISHING JUICE FAST bring to you?
- You will clear out your whole body and get rid of the toxins that fatigue you.
- You will lose weight in a natural way and you will fit in your little black dress or smaller pants again!
- You will get back your youthfulness
- Your skin will become beautiful and shiny
- And you know what that means! You will look better and younger!
- You will be refueled and recharged with new energy!
- You will have more clarity and be able to concentrate better
- You will feel "light"! Physically and mentally!
- You will love yourself again!
- You will feel goooood!
This is the new you when you join my juice fast.
We start with a first teleseminar on Sunday, February 23, about how to prepare for your fast, mentally and physically
I will give you some lovely, easy recipes for your transitioning days in a first handout
Our one day long water fast starts on Friday after a (healthy) lunch
Don't worry, I will guide you each day by email and you will know exactly what to do
Saturday evening we start making lovely green juices!
Each day you will receive another ravishing recipe! (except for the water day)
This is our green week! Don't worry, it won't be boring!
Because you will love love love my green juice recipes!
My second teleseminar on March 3 will reveal all you need to know about detoxing and how to understand your body
My handout of this week reveals the details about how to green up your body
You will learn how to be gentle with yourself during a detox and how to remove toxins thoroughly
On Saturday, our one week long, soft liver/gallbladder flush starts
I will talk to you on Monday, March 10 about how to flush exactly and why it is so important for your overall health
As always, you will have the opportunity to ask your juicy questions at the end of the teleseminar
You will receive a recipe for each day
On our last day I will cover your questions and talk about transitioning from juices to solid foods
Yes, I want to be part of RAVISHING JUICE FAST!
Flatten Your Belly!
Can you remember that first time you were riding your bike all by yourself without falling over? It felt like victory! First it felt like "impossible", the next day as "easy." This is the exact same feeling you get when you finish a fast successfully! You can move mountains, conquer the world… your world.
Juicing is very powerful: it includes your choice to live healthy, it liberates your body and mind from …
- Food addictions
- Bad eating habits
- Emotional eating
- Overweight
- Cravings
… and dealing with those energy consumers means that your life will feel much better. All this energy that you once needed to deal with negativism and attempts to break vicious circles is now for you! You can now think your own thoughts instead of feeling guilty each time you can't hold on to a plan. Juice fasting empowers you with new mental and spiritual strength!
Knowledge is very powerful when you apply it! This is why I want to share mine with you and invite you to own and live yours after our fast together. Once you know how to ride a bike you will never forget. I will teach you how to find your own balance, how to get up when you fall, how to take loving care of yourself, how to accelerate and breathe deeply, how to drive straight towards your goal.
You will always have the recipes I am giving you. The leads I am guiding you with, will always keep their value and serve you every next time from here on, as will the attractive and juicy handouts you will get, the MP3′s of our 3 teleclasses. These are all very valuable materials, made especially for you to re-use each time you commit to another fast. They are timeless & priceless.
If you are still hesitating to taking that step you are procrastinating because of all kinds of reasons. Know that these excuses don't serve your life. No reason is good enough to delay your well being because without health, you can't do anything. You can change your course by making this important decision for yourself and take action. You have to take good care of your health today to be healthy tomorrow.
I am offering you this three week long program (and my valuable bonuses)
Starting February 26, 2014!
Sign up now to enjoy my early bird price
€ 247
And yes, this includes all that I will give you to make this juice feast successful! Meaning, a teleclass with open Q&A call each week. If you missed the calls, no worries; I will be recording them and you can download the MP3′s of each one of them, you will get ravishing recipes so you will love your juices, receive guidance and support all the way, attractive handouts and…
…the first three enthusiastic subscribers receive a BONUS 30 minute 1:1 coaching call with me (value €200) taken at a mutually suitable time during our three weeks together)
Save your seat!
And you will love your ravishing bonuses!
A lovely e-journal where you can keep track with your ravishing water and juice fast and write down your own green creations.
A fr*ee BONUS teleseminar with Steve Meyerowitz Sproutman with priceless value! This is the best of the best information for your health. We will share everything you want to know about fasting to be successful every time!
A fr*ee BONUS teleseminar with Jay and Linda Kordich (The Juicedaddy), again priceless because of lifelong shared experience with juicing.
Are you ready to commit to your health?
Kickoff is February 26, 2014!
Juice Up Your Health!
Yes Marie-Claire!
I can't wait to start this 3 week long program with you and understand that I will receive following benefits from this Ravishing Juice Fast!
•Three online teleseminars with you that will explain me everything I need to know to go on a water and juice fast in its most beneficial way
• The MP3 of each call so I can catch up if I couldn't make the live call
• Attractive handouts with juicy recipes for each day
• A weekly ingredients list for my shopping
• Guidance and email support throughout my whole fasting journey
• PLUS all your inspiring BONUSES
I am so looking forward to sharing all this with you! Just keep in mind that if you make that change it is a lifetime benefit!
If you are ready, committed and highly motivated to change, join me today. Click the "buy now" button and feel good about the investment you are making in yourself. You deserve it!
I am looking forward to juicing with you,
Juice Well, Feel Ravishing!
P.S. – Don't delay! If you are still doubting but you can feel that this is what you need, than you are ready NOW. And NOW is the time to act if you want to feel better! I am so looking forward to helping you!
Disclaimer: This program is designed out of my personal experiences and knowledge to guide and support you on your juice fast. Please consult your doctor first if you have any health issues. Any nutritional guidelines or recipes given are for informational purposes only and are not to replace advice given by your qualified medical or alternative practitioner. In participating this program you understand that your choices in ALL areas are ultimately your responsibility.
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Updated pictures of William and Catherine take a stroll on the beach in North Wales.
There had been reports that William planned to give his bride a puppy for Christmas, and the couple welcomed the New Year playing with some dogs at Kate's family home in Bucklebury, Berkshire.
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So cute :) I want a marriage like theirs when I grow up.
They are so cute.
I daresay Wills looks quite charming with those spectacles.
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Hardee Lakes Park is approximately 1200 acres. It contains 4 lakes. Lake 1 is 120 acres, Lake 2 is 110 acres, Lake 3 is 97 acres, and Lake 4 is 47 acres.
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trail, picnic areas, a picnic pavilion, a playground, and a boardwalk that winds
through the woods with an observation tower where people can watch wildlife.
There are 3 restrooms located throughout the park
and the restroom at the camping area has shower facilities.
Fishing is allowed in all the lakes. The fisheries are controlled
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Hardee Lakes hosts an annual event in the spring called Nature Fest.
Nature Fest is an event coordinated by the Hardee County
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Castaway 4-H Sport fishing Club.
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Issue 2012-02 — February, 2012
|This newsletter is published monthly by the Military Retiree Assistance Office outside Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, Korea. It is provided primarily for the information of retirees of all services and their families living in the Republic of Korea (South Korea). The information contained herein may not necessarily reflect the views or official positions of the Department of Defense, the U.S. military services and their component commands. If you are receiving this newsletter directly by e-mail, it is because you have subscribed to it and confirmed the subscription. To subscribe or unsubscribe, please follow the instructions contained at the end of the newsletter. All issues of the newsletter are maintained in HTML, PDF Print and Text formats on an index at the Retiree Activities Office web site. The index allows direct access to each news item in each newsletter. Outlook users should use the 'Print' button at the right. Others may use the 'Print' button or other print options.
Contact the MRAO: in Korea DSN 784-1441, commercial 0505-784-1441; outside Korea 82-31-661-1441;
e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) has streamlined the procedure to report a retiree death. The new procedure uses DFAS Form 9221, an on-line form. Access to the form and instructions for using the form are at http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/survivors/Retiree-death.html. Using the form and submitting it electronically will result in immediate suspension of the retired pay. This will prevent subsequent problems caused by overpayment of retired pay due to late death notification.
The form specifies the mandatory information that must be completed. Once the form is completed, it can be submitted to DFAS electronically by selecting the "Submit" button, and printed by selecting the "Print" button. As soon as the form is received by DFAS, either electronically or by mail, it is processed and the letter containing the claim forms is mailed to survivors immediately to claim the retiree's final retired pay. Claim forms to apply for survivor benefits will also be included if the retiree had been enrolled in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) (as shown in the retiree's pay statement).
Many people take vitamins and other supplements to enhance their normal diet assuming that they are contributing to good health. The Jan 1 issue of the RAO (Baguio) Bulletin contained an item from The Medical Letter on Drugs and Theraputics with the results of a long-term study on the benefits of Vitamin Supplements. I have not included the item in the Medical Matters section of the newsletter, instead making it available as a separate document.
The conclusion of the study is quoted here: "In healthy people living in developed countries and eating a normal diet, the benefit of taking vitamin supplements is well established only to ensure an adequate intake of folic acid in young women and of vitamins D and B12 in the elderly. There is no good reason to take vitamins A, C or E routinely. No one should take high-dose beta-carotene supplements. Long-term consumption of any biologically active substance should not be assumed to be free from risk." Read the whole thing and decide for yourself based on the study findings.
Officials at the Department of Veterans Affairs extended the deadline Thursday for Iraq veterans with unexplained illnesses to qualify for compensation and survivor benefits, pushing back the deadline to the end of 2016.
That deadline was set to expire Saturday. The move covers veterans from either the just-completed Iraq War or the 1990-1991 Gulf War who have clear service-related illnesses but not a clearly defined diagnosis.
Congress put the rule in place 1994 in response to reports of Gulf War Illness, a set of mysterious and crippling medical symptoms for which experts still have not found a unifying link. The move ensured that veterans would receive disability payments and access to other VA programs while department researchers continued to investigate the cause of the problems. The deadline has been extended by VA officials several times since then.
The policy covers, among other ailments, a host of unexplained skin disorders, neurologic symptoms, respiratory issues and other chronic pain problems experienced by troops who served in the more recent Iraq conflict.
Bradley Flohr, VA assistant director for compensation policy, said the decision to extend the deadline again came because of the continued mysteries surrounding illnesses from both conflicts, and the continued desire to make sure those veterans are cared for.
Veterans or survivors who believe they qualify for these benefits can contact VA at 1-800-827-1000. Further information about undiagnosed illnesses is available online at http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/oefoif/index.asp.
Life expectancy is a topic many disabled seniors want to talk about with their doctors but very few have that discussion, a new study finds. It included 60 elderly patients with an average age of 78 who had multiple illnesses and disabilities and lived in a community-based, long-term care program in San Francisco. None of the patients had been diagnosed with a specific terminal illness.
Interviews with the patients revealed that 75 percent would want a conversation about their prognosis if their doctor felt they had less than a year to live, while 65 percent would welcome such a dialogue if they likely had fewer than five years to live. However, only one of the 60 patients reported having such a discussion with a doctor, said the researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).
Wanting to prepare for death, making the most of their remaining time and making medical or life decisions were among the most common reasons the patients gave for wanted to discuss their prognosis. "When physicians bring up prognosis, it's usually thought of as a health issue, but for the person on the receiving end, the conversation is about a lot more than that," lead author Cyrus Ahalt, a geriatrics research coordinator in UCSF's Department of Medicine, said in a university news release.
"We've made big strides in changing the way that doctors communicate prognosis to patients who have cancer, organ diseases or other terminal diagnoses, but this study shows that we still have room to grow in discussing life expectancy with frail older adults who have poor prognosis simply because of multiple physical or cognitive impairments or old age," added principal investigator Dr. Alexander Smith, a physician at [San Francisco VA Medical Center] SFVAMC and a bioethics expert and assistant professor of medicine in the division of geriatrics. The study was published online Nov. 30 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. [Source: University of California, San Francisco, news release, 14 Dec 2011]
U.S. Army Col. (Dr.) George E. Peoples explains how cancer vaccines help to combat breast cancer during an interview at the San Antonio Military Medical Center. Peoples, director and principal investigator for the Cancer Vaccine Development Program, has helped to develop a vaccine that's offering breast cancer survivors hope for a cancer-free future.
Military researchers in San Antonio, Texas, have developed a cutting-edge cancer vaccine that's slashing breast cancer recurrence rates and giving some survivors a better shot at a cancer-free future. After more than a decade of research and testing, the cancer vaccine, dubbed E-75, soon will move on to its final phase of testing to earn Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval, said U.S. Army Col. (Dr.) George E. Peoples, director and principal investigator for the Cancer Vaccine Development Program at the San Antonio Military Medical Center.
The team has high hopes for this vaccine and its lifesaving potential for breast cancer survivors, particularly since breast cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer seen among military beneficiaries in the hospital there, said Peoples, who also serves here as the deputy director of the U.S. Military Cancer Institute and the medical center's chief of surgical oncology. "We've made a commitment to take care of active duty personnel, spouses and retirees," the colonel said. "And cancer is a notable problem among beneficiaries." (more…)
For me, spending time eating is easy, while making time to exercise is hard. As a result, my weight crept up last year, and I am in so-so condition. This year, to alter the equation, I am determined to improve my health through a better diet and to make exercise a priority.
Changing one's diet is challenging. Starting small will encourage success, so I am choosing just two steps. First, I will fill two-thirds of my plate at every meal with vegetables and fruits. Second, I will cut calories by exercising portion control.
To make these changes, the New American Plate is my model. This plan, as explained in detail in a booklet available from the American Institute for Cancer Research, includes meals with a modest portion of flavorful meat, poultry or fish. The rest of the plate is filled with vegetables, grains, legumes and fruit. This one-third, two-thirds balance will also help me consume more fiber, a great way to feel full and satisfied while consuming fewer calories. (more…)
The Defense Department's highest-ranking officer said changes to the military retirement system are unlikely anytime soon and today's troops can expect to be grandfathered under the current rules. Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, said retirement reform has been "pushed to the side of the table," and he expects a blue-ribbon commission to take a long look at the issue before any changes are made. "We have to look at retirement. But as we do, we've got to understand the effect," Dempsey told troops at a town hall-style meeting in Germany on Monday.
"Before we do something, we really want to do the proper analysis to understand what it will mean to retention and recruiting, let alone breaking faith with those of you who have served under a certain expectation," Dempsey said. "I am quite confident … that those who are currently serving will be grandfathered. So, you know, what we are talking about in terms of getting retirement under control would affect folks that entered the armed forces after we made the adjustment … so that they would know what plan they were walking into."
Dempsey's remarks came in response to a direct question from an airman. Troops have grown increasingly concerned about the retirement system since a Pentagon advisory group in July said the current 20-year pension is unaffordable and should change immediately. Today's personnel costs are too high, Dempsey said, and senior leaders are considering an array of budget-cutting measures that could affect pay and benefits, and health care fees. "We need an all-volunteer force. But we've got to figure out how to afford it," he said. [Source: NavyTimes, Andrew Tilghman article, 22 Dec 2011]
Introducing the Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR)
Veterans who were medically separated from the U.S. Military between September 11, 2001 and December 31, 2009 now have an opportunity to have their disability ratings reviewed by the Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) to ensure fairness and accuracy.
What The PDBR Does
The Physical Disability Board of Review, or PDBR, was legislated by Congress and implemented by the Department of Defense(1) to ensure the accuracy and fairness of combined disability ratings of 20% or less assigned to service members who were discharged between September 11, 2001 and December 31, 2009. The PDBR uses medical information provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the military department.
Once a review is complete, the PDBR forwards a recommendation to the secretary of the respective branch of the armed services. It is up to the individual service branch to make the final determination on whether to change the original disability determination.
For a visual overview of how the process works, go to http://www.health.mil/Libraries/Documents_Word_PDF_PPT_etc/pdbr-application-process.pdf (more…).
Veterans, their families, and survivors receiving benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) saw a 3.6 percent increase in their compensation and pension benefits beginning Jan. 1.
"Veterans, their families and their survivors are entitled to benefits that keep pace with the cost of living," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. "VA is also using the latest technology to provide veterans and their families with access to current information about their benefits."
The new compensation rates will range from $127 monthly for a disability rated at 10 percent to $2,769 monthly for 100 percent. The cost of living adjustments (COLAs) also apply to disability and death pension recipients, survivors receiving Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, disabled veterans receiving automobile and clothing allowances, and other benefits. The full rates are available on the Internet at www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Rates/#BM01.
Under federal law, COLAs for VA's compensation and pension rates are the same percentage as for Social Security benefits. The last COLA for VA benefits was in 2008 when the last Social Security increase occurred.
"Veterans receiving VA disability and pension payments can now check their new 2012 COLA increase online," said Undersecretary for Benefits Allison A. Hickey. "I encourage all veterans, their dependents and survivors to sign up for eBenefits, VA's popular web site that recently crossed the one million mark in registrations."
In close collaboration, the Department of Defense (DoD) and VA jointly developed the eBenefits portal (https://www.ebenefits.va.gov) as a single secure point of access for online benefit information and tools to perform multiple self-service functions, such as checking monthly benefit rates, filing a claim, or checking its status. Veterans may enroll in eBenefits and obtain a Premium account by verifying their identity in-person at the nearest regional office or online depending on their status, or calling VA's toll free number at 1-800-827-1000. Service members may also enroll in eBenefits using their Common Access Card at any time during their military service, or before they leave during their Transition Assistance Program briefings.
VA is enhancing its online eBenefits services with newer features such as online selection of veterans' organizations or other advocates to represent applicants for benefits where representation is desired. Another new feature automates messages sent to veterans and service members to notify them of benefits that they may be eligible to receive based on recent life events, such as military separation or marriage.
The site also continues to consolidate access to other VA and DoD systems through the portal, recently incorporating a gateway to vocational rehabilitation benefits under VA's VetSuccess program. Web access to information and benefits management tools for service members, veterans and their families is part of VA and the DoD's lifetime engagement strategy from an individual's entry into the military through the twilight years in civilian life as a veteran.
VA provides non-taxable compensation and pension benefits to over four million veterans, family members, and survivors. Disability compensation is a non-taxable monetary benefit paid to veterans who are disabled as a result of an injury or illness that was incurred or aggravated during active military service.
For more information about VA benefits or new payment rates, visit www.vba.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000.
President Barack Obama signed the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act on Dec. 31 which contains a critical initiative to help control spiraling health-care costs within the Defense Department.
Section 701 limits annual TRICARE enrollment fee increases for retirees and their family members to an amount equal to the percentage by which retired pay increases that year.
The act also contains critical initiatives to develop counterterrorism initiatives abroad, build the security capacity of key partners, modernize the force and boost the efficiency and effectiveness of military operations worldwide.
The NDAA also includes:
President Barack Obama acknowledges "serious reservations" about parts of the act, particularly provisions that regulate the detention, interrogation, and prosecution of suspected terrorists.
"I have signed the act chiefly because it authorizes funding for the defense of the United States and its interests abroad, crucial services for service members and their families and vital national security programs that must be renewed," Obama said in a statement released Dec 31.
For more retiree news and information, please visit www.retirees.af.mil.
On Thursday [Jan 26], Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta confirmed our fears when he released details on just how significant the defense cuts will be regarding the soon to be released FY2013 President's budget.
The Pentagon's FY2013 base budget request of $525 billion is a $6 billion dollar reduction compared to that of the FY2012 base budget, but the impact over the next five years reduces defense spending by $259 billion. The impact of the cuts to military members and retirees runs deep.
The Pentagon's reduction plan includes significant cuts to Army and Marine Corps end strength. The Army end strength will be cut by 80K from their peak of 570K leaving the Army with 490K. Marine Corps end strength will be reduced by 20K resulting in a final end strength of 182K.
Under the plan active duty pay raises will keep pace with private sector pay growth in 2013 and 2014, but starting 2015, military pay raises will be "limited" below that of private sector growth. Exactly how limited remains to be seen.
Retiree health care benefits takes a significant hit — most affected will be working age retirees under age 65. [The Department of Defense] DoD's proposed changes include:
The "tiered" approach to health care fees would make military retirees the only group of government retirees subject to healthcare means-testing. This is a concept we've fought ardently because it flies in the face of logic for a military service incentive — basically, the longer and more successfully you serve, the less benefit you earn.
The proposal doesn't include any changes to retirement pay, but DoD will ask Congress to establish a BRAC-like commission with authority to conduct a review of the military retirement system. DoD reiterated that any changes resulting from the study would only affect future recruits.
Finally, as part of the Pentagon's plan, the President will request from Congress another round of Base Realignment and Closures in order to reduce excess infrastructure. More base closures would lead to fewer quality of life programs and services such as exchanges, commissaries, and Military Treatment Facilities and clinics.
The Pentagon's plan is far from final … it still needs to go through the various committees in both chambers in Congress, but in the current budget environment we definitely have our work cut out for us.
Now we have to wait for details on exactly how steep the health care fee hikes will be. These should emerge once the President releases his budget on Feb 13.
This proposal will set our legislative agenda for the foreseeable future. Please send your legislators a MOAA-suggested message and ask them to oppose these dramatic cuts.
Since 1975, the Republic of Korea (ROK) has been inviting Korean War veterans, their family members and friends to return to Korea on a subsidized visit to thank them for their sacrifices that saved the ROK from Communism.
The 2012 Revisit Korea dates have been received. They are:
For new Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA) members, the eligibility requirements are on the KWVA web site: www.kwva.org or below the "Revisit" application form in the Graybeards magazine.
Please be reminded that these sponsored tours are subsidized. All expenses in Korea (minus incidentals) are paid for by the ROK government. Additonally, 50% of the veteran's airfare and 30% of the spouse/companion's airfare will be reimbursed to you upon completion of the tour. This includes both your domestic and international airfare, from your hometown to Seoul and return.
These quotas go very fast, so if you're interested don't hesitate to register. You can always cancel for health reasons, but when the space is gone, it's gone! Please call our office at 800-722-9501 or 703-590-1295. You can also email us at: email@example.com.
New for 2012: Military Historical Tours will be offering optional pre tours to the Chorwon Valley in the North, along the DMZ, or the Pusan Perimeter in the South. The other options are post tours to Beijing and Xian, China, or Vienam. (The optional tours are at your expense).
A question often asked: Can we take an additional son/daughter/friend with us to see where I fought during the war?
Answer: Absolutely! However, the additional person's air, meals and hotel will be at your expense. They can ride the tour bus, visit the DMZ and attend the award banquet with you, gratis.
Voters from these States should visit the FVAP.gov web portal to register and request their absentee ballot for the February, March, and April 2012 Presidential Preference Primaries (P) and State Primaries (S) listed below:
February Primaries:
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The University of Phoenix is seeking to recruit part-time faculty to teach in our MBA program at various bases throughout Korea.
Candidates must have a business related masters degree and work experience in the discipline they wish to teach. However, prior teaching experience is not a requirement. There is training, and candidates will be given a mentor. Classes run in the evening for six weeks from 6-10 PM on Mondays-Thursdays. Class materials, including the syllabus, the text, and PowerPoint slideshows are supplied through your individual faculty resource page.
Those with a marketing, finance or statistics background are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should email their resume and a copy of their graduate transcripts to firstname.lastname@example.com.
If you have any questions please feel free to send me an email.
The Social Security withholding "FICA" tax for employees who pay into Social Security, including [Federal Employee Retirement System] FERS and [Civil Service Retirement System] CSRS Offset employees, will remain at the 4.2 percent level for January and February, with a further extension of the lower level to be one of the first orders of business for Congress early in the new year. Congress had deadlocked in recent weeks over how to pay for keeping the tax at that level for another year versus allowing it to revert to its normal level of 6.2 percent, before finally agreeing on a two-month extension.
For FERS employees, the tax cuts off at a salary maximum (which will be $110,100, after having leveled off at $106,800 for three years), but CSRS Offset employees continue paying it, with the money going into the federal retirement fund instead.
Regular CSRS employees, who don't pay Social Security taxes, once again will not get a similar reduction in their required retirement contribution. There is no limit on the 1.45 percent Medicare tax paid by all employees, a tax that sometimes is presented together with the FICA tax and labeled as the Social Security tax, even though only the FICA portion goes to Social Security.
Other Social Security Figures Rising
For those drawing Social Security benefits, the earnings test applying to beneficiaries aged 62 through "full retirement age," currently 66, will rise from $14,160 to $14,640. Those beneficiaries lose $1 in Social Security benefits for every $2 in earnings through employment or self-employment above the limit.
A separate earnings test applies only to earnings for months in the year an individual reaches full retirement age but prior to the individual attaining that age. One dollar in benefits will be withheld for every $3 in earnings above $38,880, up from $37,680. There is no limit on earnings beginning the month an individual attains full retirement age. And for purposes of determining the benefit offset under the windfall elimination provision – which can reduce Social Security benefits of CSRS retirees who worked long enough in each system to qualify for a benefit from each – the annual "substantial earnings" minimum will rise from $19,800 to $20,474.
The [National Security Personnel System] NSPS at [the Department of Defense] DoD, the most controversial federal personnel management initiative of recent times, has died not with a bang but with a whimper. There were no statements from either its critics or its supporters, just a Federal Register notice January 1 stating that the remaining implementing rules were being excised from the Code of Federal Regulations. NSPS at one time was widely seen by all concerned as a potential model for changes government-wide in pay for performance, disciplinary and appeals rights, labor relations and other aspects of federal employment.
At its peak three years ago NSPS covered some 226,000 employees, although due to a series of lawsuits and restrictive laws, only the performance management and rewards systems as originally envisioned were implements, and only for employees not in bargaining units. Ultimately, a late-2009 law required abolishing it by the end of calendar year 2011. However, the performance-based payouts made during its years in existence will continue to benefit many formerly NSPS-covered employees for years to come. About a fifth of them are above the maximum pay for their new grades – some by upwards of 20 percent – and they are eligible to not only retain the higher level but also receive raises of half the size of the standard raises until the underlying salary schedule catches up to them. That could take many years in many cases.
Employees should check their first pay statements of the year – the date those are issued varies among payroll providers but generally will be falling around now – to make sure that various withholdings they elected for 2012 are correct. Beginning this month are the new premium rates paid by both employees and retirees under the Federal Employees Health Benefits program — effective with the first full pay period of the year for most active employees.
Premiums on average increased by around 3.5 percent, although within that average was a wide variation of actual changes, with some plans exceeding that figure substantially while others had smaller increases or even lowered premiums. Further, any changes in plans or levels of coverage elected in the [Federal Employee Health Benefits] FEHB open season also begin.
A worried, anxious traveler was boarding the airplane when he asked the stewardess "Do these planes crash often?"
The stewardess responded, "Only once!"
Like every Sunday morning my son, David (5 years old), attended church with us. It was common for the preacher to invite the children to the front of the church and have a small lesson before beginning the sermon.
He would bring in an item they could find around the house and relate it to a teaching from the Bible.
This particular morning, the visual aid for his lesson was a smoke detector. He asked the children if anyone knew what it meant when an alarm sounded from the smoke detector.
My child immediately raised his hand and said, "It means Daddy's cooking dinner."
Baby Bear goes downstairs and sits in his small chair at the table, he looks into his small bowl. It is empty. "Someone's been eating my porridge!" he squeaks.
Papa Bear arrives at the big table and sits in his big chair. He looks into his big bowl, and it is also empty. "Someone's been eating my porridge!!" he roars.
Momma Bear pokes her head around the corner from the kitchen and yells, "for Pete's sake, how many times do we have to go through this?"
"It was Momma Bear who got up first, woke everyone in the house, made the coffee, unloaded the dishwasher, went out in the cold early morning air to fetch the newspaper, set the table, put the cat out, cleaned the litter box, and filled the cat's dish … and, now that you've decided to drag your sorry bear-butts downstairs, and grace Momma Bear's kitchen with your grumpy presence, listen good, cause I'm only going to say this one last time … I haven't made the porridge yet!!"
After being married for 50 years, I took a careful look at my wife one day and said, "Fifty years ago we had a cheap house, a junk car, slept on a sofa bed and watched a 10-inch black and white TV, but I got to sleep every night with a hot 23-year-old girl.
"Now I have a $500,000.00 home, a $60,000.00 car, a nice big bed and a large screen TV, but I'm sleeping with a 74-year-old woman. It seems to me that you're not holding up your side of things."
My wife is a very reasonable woman. She told me to go out and find a hot 23-year-old girl and she would make sure that I would once again be living in a cheap house, driving a junk car, sleeping on a sofa bed and watching a 10-inch black and white TV.
Aren't older women great? They really know how to solve an old guy's problems.
Sending the January newsletter took about nine hours. The sending process must be restarted each hour and I can send no more than 200 newsletters per hour. However, the number of newsletters actually sent is well under that maximum.
Normally, I receive my own newsletter during the second or third hour, but it (they) never arrived at either of two e-mail addresses I use to subscribe. After the send process was completed, I e-mailed a retiree in Seoul who receives his newsletter normally in the first hour. He also did not receive a newsletter.
The strange part from my end is that when the send process was completed, it sent me the normal report that the newsletter had been sent to 726 subscribers. That's the total number I have on the subsciber list. And the other strange part for me was that I received not a single e-mail from an irate retiree in the days following that the newsletter had not been received.
On Jan 14, the Osan AB retiree community enjoyed its first quarter Retiree Appreciation Day of 2012 at the Mustang Club. I took the opportunity to ask the retirees if anyone had NOT received the newsletter. Only one retiree responded and he said that he received the newsletter as expected. Others nodded in agreement. It's an elusive problem if only two of us widely separated on the mailing list didn't receive it. If anyone else did not receive the January newsletter, please drop me an e-mail so I can get a clue to the part of the mailing list failed.
"I have a problem in my lower back which will soon require surgery … spinal fusion!
"I have been to Aju Hospital twice already, and they tell me I must 'pay as you go.' In other words, they want my cash up front.
"This past week, I talked to the TRICARE rep at the Osan Air Base Hospital, and he told me that, in actuality, Aju hospital already has the contractual option of billing me up front 25% of the surgery cost and sending the paperwork directly to TRICARE for compensation. Aju hospital never told me about that. The TRICARE rep said that is a standard practice for Aju because they prefer cash up front.
"The TRICARE rep at Osan then advised me to go to the US Army hospital at Yongsan and apply for 'TRICARE Plus.' Afterward, I would be assigned a 'primary care provider.' If Yongsan could not do the surgery, they would refer me to a Korean hospital where I would only have to pay 25% of the cost up front.
"DoD retirees living here in Korea might be interested to know about this."
Jack adds: Part of the retiree's problem is that he had not first gone to a doctor at the Osan AB Hospital and then received a referral from the Osan TRICARE office to a hospital with which a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) had been executed. The second part of the problem is that there is only one hospital that has an MOU with Osan TRICARE and that is Dankook University Hospital in Cheonan. If the retiree had been referred to Dankook Hospital, then his share of the payment would be 25% after the $150 annual deductible had been met. The hospital bills TRICARE directly for the remainder. When the patient's share reaches $3,000, the hospital bills TRICARE for 100% of the remaining charges during that fiscal year.
This week NAUS has learned that the Pentagon has spent, to date, $2.6 billion in purchasing Russian made helicopters such as the MI-17 and MI-35 for our allies use in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The purchase package of these aircraft from Russian sources also includes refit and modernization by another Russian firm.
American aircraft manufacturers make the best helicopters in the world and jobs could have been created or maintained if choppers were procured from American companies. This is only one of many more instances of waste and abuse that needs to be reined in. Congress clearly needs to do much more extensive oversight of what and where the Pentagon officials are spending their funds for purchasing military equipment.
The web site where you can go on-line to order your military records has changed a bit. The new location is http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/. Have a printer handy so that you can print out the confirmation page that must be signed and mailed or faxed to the National Personnel Records Center. If you don't have a printer ready, be prepared to write down the required information for the confirmation page.
Also, don't forget to order medical records for your entire active duty career if you're going to be submitting a claim to VA based on something that happened while on active duty. In fact, it's a good idea to order them anyway so you're prepared if something happens to your health that you weren't expecting. Or it could help your survivors if they are advised to file a claim for the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation due to what appears to be your service-related death. The active duty health records would support the claim, and having them on hand speeds up the claim process.
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On July 1, 2001, the Drama Program officially became the Department of Theater Studies at Duke.
With this development our curriculum, major and minor requirements, and faculty changed and expanded in exciting ways. These changes marked the culmination of literally decades of effort.
Note: The following articles were published in the Spring and Fall 2000 issues of the Program in Drama newsletter and tell the story of the department.
Drama Program Celebrates 25 Years
In July, 1999, the Drama faculty submitted a proposal to convert the Program in Drama to a Department of Theater Studies. As this proposal is reviewed, the Program in Drama turns 25 years old. According to John Clum, currently the Director of Undergraduate Studies for the program, the past quarter century has seen enormous changes in the study of theater at Duke: "In 1975 we were essentially a three-man operation. I served as Director, Scott Parker was Technical Director, and Professor Kenneth Reardon of the English Department also taught courses. Since then, the Program has grown to seven full-time, regular rank faculty, plus a number of part-time professional artists and instructors."
Clum has a unique perspective on the Program in Drama, being the only current faculty member present at its creation. In the fall of 1972, Clum, then Associate Professor of English, was appointed chair of the Drama Planning Committee, formed in response to student interest in a drama department. The committee's first proposal, submitted in the spring of 1973, called for the creation of a drama department which would include a chair, a director of undergraduate studies, one assistant professor, an actor-in-residence, and other visiting artists. This initial proposal was turned down because it was too expensive.
This was not the first time a drama department had been proposed at Duke. Back in the 1950s, Kenneth Reardon, at the time faculty Director of Duke Players, had initiated plans for a Department of Speech and Drama. During the same decade, Duke's Long Range Planning Committee was exploring the possibility of constructing an arts center; unfortunately, several events occurred which all but eliminated the possibility of constructing such a center. The Art Department acquired two art collections which needed to be housed immediately, so they were placed in the newly renovated Old Science Building on East Campus. Then the Mary Duke Biddle Music Building was constructed to house the Music Department, replacing the badly deteriorating Asbury Building. Thus, plans for a consolidated arts center evaporated, along with Reardon's hope for a department.
Clum recalls being disappointed by the 1973 decision against a drama department, but he was determined that the desire of Duke students to study drama and theater in depth would somehow be met. "At that time there were a number of serious theater students at Duke. These students wanted something that would better prepare them for a career in the professional theater."
The Drama Planning Committee went back to work and submitted a simpler and less costly proposal the following year for an Interdisciplinary Program in Drama. This second proposal called for the creation of a "Committee on Drama" to oversee the Drama Program. No additional personnel would need to be hired. Clum would serve as chair of the committee and Director of the Program, and Scott Parker would remain as Technical Director and General Manager of Duke Players. Kenneth Reardon would teach other drama courses, and artists-in-residence would round out the faculty. This proposal was accepted in 1974, and courses listed as "Drama" rather than "English" were first offered in 1975.
Student response to the new Drama Program was overwhelming. The first offering of Drama 101, Acting, attracted more than 40 students. Four more drama courses were offered in the summer and fall in response to student demand. The Program was far more popular than even Clum would have predicted. "In light of the enormous numbers we saw enrolled in our first classes, our follow-up proposal for a drama major was quickly approved [in December, 1975]." The first Duke undergraduates majoring in Drama were Charles Randolph-Wright '78, Deb Jung '78, and Jack Coleman '80.
The Program soon outgrew what the existing faculty could handle. In 1977, the Program got three artists-in-residence: a managing director (Richard Aumiller), a designer/technical director (Ron Regier), and a costumer (Doreen Wetzel). Aumiller, Regier, and Clum shared the teaching and directing responsibilities for several years, but Clum describes the workload as heavy. "In the early 80s, I was directing four mainstage shows a year plus carrying a 3-3 teaching load. Dick Aumiller was doing the same. And, frankly, we were burning out. It was all we could do to keep up with the teaching and the production schedule. We had no time to plan for the future or think much about our mission as a program."
In 1985, David Ball was hired as Director of the Drama Program, bringing to a close the first chapter in its history under John Clum's leadership. Clum recalls that first decade as exhausting, but satisfying.
"For a number of years we had a thriving summer theater, an excellent production program, and a good academic program. I am especially proud of the high quality of the productions we staged in the late 70s and early 80s, with very limited resources. We did the best we could with what we had, and 'the best we could' was usually pretty good."
-- Dave Worster
1990s Bring New Growth to Drama Program
The year is 1985, and the Drama Program is in transition. According to Professor John Clum, Director of the Program from 1975 to 1985, "with the new Bryan Center open, the administration at the time wanted a greater number of connections between the Program and professional theater, links like Broadway Previews." So the University hired David Ball from Carnegie-Mellon in 1985. Ball in turn hired Robert Hobbs, who had a national reputation teaching graduate level acting at the University of Washington. Together, these two men oversaw the implementation of an "actor training sequence" for undergraduates at Duke. "Actor training became the absolute heart and soul of the Program," says Clum.
This conservatory-style approach was, by definition, exclusive; in fact, according to Dale Randall, Professor Emeritus of English and Drama, "we had students essentially auditioning to get into classes." Current Program Director Richard Riddell notes that Duke Players ended shortly after Ball arrived, possibly because the Duke Drama productions evolved into pre-professional experiences primarily for those who had been admitted into acting classes. Duke's academic structure also struggled to accommodate the rigorous acting schedule (classes, workshops, movement drills, rehearsals, often seven days a week). Under Ball's direction, the Program evolved (the New Works Festival began during his tenure) and strengthened its ties to the professional theater community. In 1991, Ball stepped down, and Dale Randall was appointed Interim Director.
Richard Riddell was hired in 1992. "The search committee was looking for a person with solid academic credentials, extensive practical theater experience, and demonstrable administrative ability," says Randall. "Richard, with his Ph.D. from Stanford and his Tony Award for Lighting Design, was a very strong candidate. I remember the day I took him on the campus tour. When we finished, he turned to me and said, 'I want to buy you some ice cream.' He was the only candidate who offered me ice cream."
Riddell recalls that he was charged essentially to correct the overemphasis on pre-professional actor training. "I was asked to integrate the program more fully into the larger liberal arts environment at Duke, to make the program more inclusive, to provide stability by building up the faculty, and to continue moving the Program toward departmental status," he says. "I give a lot of credit to Dale. He was a calming presence at a time when faculty and staff did not know what was going to happen next, and he kept the departmental process moving forward." He adds with a smile, "Also, then, as now, Dale as an English scholar promoted a deeper understanding of the need for proper punctuation."
During his first term (1992-99), Riddell made great strides in fulfilling his charge as Director. The number of full-time, regular-rank faculty grew from four to nine, and the curriculum was revised, particularly strengthening the areas of dramatic literature and playwriting. Theater Previews at Duke (formerly Broadway Previews) has produced four professional shows since 1993: Laughter on the 23rd Floor ,Kudzu, Eleanor: An American Love Story , and Birdy . "In February 2001, Theater Previews at Duke will co-produce A Thousand Clowns , starring Tom Selleck," explains Zannie Voss, a drama professor whom Riddell hired in 1996 as managing director of the professional arm of the Drama program. "Our student interns will have great opportunities to work alongside the professionals on every aspect of the production."
Having recently accepted an invitation to serve a second term as Director, Riddell articulates specific goals in the areas of faculty, curriculum, facilities, and programs. "We're moving toward departmental status, which, for us, means adding tenure-track positions. These appointments will begin in dramatic literature and theater history, then, we hope, move into other areas of theatrical art. On more of a personal level, I'm a designer, so I'd like to see us clarify and strengthen our approach to design." Riddell is also excited about the construction of a new drama center which would consolidate various facilities (performance and rehearsal spaces, classrooms, and offices) which are presently spread across both East and West campuses. Finally, he hopes to continue strengthening the Theater Preview series "both financially, by increasing outside support, and artistically, by building stronger links with artists and producers around the country."
Riddell sees all these goals as consistent with the mission of the Drama Program in the 21st century. "The research mission of the faculty is to be theatrical professionals and scholars, with their work making an impact in national and international arenas. The teaching mission is to focus on undergraduate education in a liberal arts context. At Duke, the study of theater attempts to bring together the scholarly investigation of history and literature with the theatrical production of works past and present."
"Attempts to bring together" could be the keynote phrase of Riddell's accomplishments to date. Dale Randall credits Riddell for his "democratic style of leadership," which gives everyone at the table a voice. "Richard is very positive, very inclusive," he says. "There's an extraordinary feeling of camaraderie in the Program now, of everybody pulling together."
John Clum agrees. "With Richard, the Drama Program has grown and earned a great deal of credibility with the administration. He has reached out to the larger Duke community. He has helped foster a healthy faculty culture as well as an excellent faculty. He has moved the Program forward with the proposal for departmental status."
That proposal takes center stage this year. After considering the proposal last year, the Academic Priorities Committee (which advises the Provost) urged the creation of a task force charged to explore the possibility of re-organizing and integrating the Drama, Dance, and Film and Video programs at Duke. "I welcome the integration question, because the creation of stronger ties between Drama and other Duke programs and departments has always been a long-term goal of the Drama Program," says Riddell. He cites the collaboration between Drama and the Classical Studies Department on the Duke Players' production of Helen last fall and between Drama, Dance, and Music on Carousel several years ago as examples of how successful such collaborative efforts can be. "Collaboration is good for the students and provides intellectual and artistic challenges for faculty across the board to re-examine and re-invigorate their own work. When scholars and artists work together, share knowledge, and create new knowledge together, everybody wins."
--Dave Worster


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Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in Tuesday's session are Best Buy Co. (BBY), UBS AG (UBS, UBSN.VX) and Nuance Communications Inc. (NUAN).
Electronics retailer Best Buy is selling its 50% interest in Carphone Warehouse Group PLC's (CPW.LN) Europe business back to Carphone Warehouse in a mostly cash deal valued at about $775 million. The sale marks Best Buy's final step to unwind a costly and unsuccessful 2008 joint venture with the U.K.-based mobile-phone chain that it launched to expand into Europe as its U.S. sales began to stagnate. Best Buy shares rose 4.1% to $25.20 premarket.
Switzerland's biggest bank, UBS, posted a better-than-expected first-quarter profit Tuesday as the bank pushes through an extended restructuring program in the wake of the financial crisis. Shares rose 7% to $17.97 premarket.
Nuance Communications swung to a second-quarter loss, logging results below Street views, as the speech-software maker also disclosed a $500 million stock-buyback effort. "We are disappointed with our results for the second quarter, which were driven by a combination of execution issues and external factors," said Chief Executive Paul Ricci. Shares fell 12% to $20.45 premarket.
Drug maker Pfizer Inc.'s (PFE) first-quarter earnings rose 53% from a year-earlier period weighed down by charges, but results fell short of Wall Street expectations, as sales of top products declined on losses of exclusivity and other headaches. The company also reduced its financial outlook for the year, citing unfavorable currency trends. Shares fell 3.3% to $29.42 in premarket trading.
Avon Products Inc. (AVP) swung to a first-quarter loss as the door-to-door cosmetics vendor recorded charges related to restructuring, extinguishment of debt and the devaluation of Venezuelan currency, though adjusted earnings beat Wall Street expectations. Chief Executive Sheri McCoy said she is pleased with the performance of the company's Latin America and Europe, Middle East & Africa regions, particularly in Brazil and Russia. Shares rose 7.8% to $23.98 premarket.
Pitney Bowes Inc.'s (PBI) first-quarter earnings sank 57% as the mail-and-document-services company continued to post revenue declines amid weaker demand for mail. The company also cut its second-quarter dividend to 18.75 cents a share from 37.5 cents in the prior quarter. Shares fell 7.7% to $14.95 premarket.
Riverbed Technology Inc. (RVBD) swung to a first-quarter loss as acquisition costs and feeble government spending hurt the network-equipment maker's performance. The San Francisco company also surprised investors with lower-than-expected sales of its main wide-area network optimization product, which helps large organizations shuttle data between head offices and smaller branch offices. Shares were down 6.1% to $13.95 premarket.
Transition Therapeutics Inc. (TTHI) said results of a five-week proof of concept clinical study of its TT-401 treatment in type 2 diabetic and obese non-diabetic subjects demonstrated significant improvements in glycemic control and reductions in body weight. Shares rose 31% to $2.95 premarket.
Biotechnology services company Neostem Inc. (NBS) revealed plans to offer stock, but didn't say how many shares it plans to sell. Shares fell 22% premarket to 49 cents.
Northern Tier Energy LP (NTI) said Northern Tier Holdings LLC is offering 10 million units, decreasing its stake to 55.4% from 66.3%. The energy company's units were off 3.4% to $25.15 in premarket trading.
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services lowered its rating on Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc. (MDRX) by one notch, citing product-integrations issues and declining sales at the electric health-records company.
Arch Capital Group Ltd.'s (ACGL) first-quarter earnings rose 56% as the insurance and reinsurance company saw its premiums and its foreign-exchange gains rise.
A New York State judge denied summary judgment Monday to Bank of America Corp.(BAC) and MBIA Insurance Corp. (MBI) in a longstanding battle over who is liable for losses racked up after the collapse of the housing market.
Cablevision Systems Corp. (CVC) has agreed to sell the bulk of its Clearview Cinemas movie theaters to privately held Bow Tie Cinemas as it continues to shed non-core businesses. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.
Community Health Systems Inc.'s (CYH) first-quarter earnings rose 4.9% as the hospital operator benefited from slightly stronger revenue despite weaker admissions.
Datalink Corp.'s (DTLK) first-quarter earnings fell 49% as operating expenses at the provider of data-center infrastructure and services increased, offsetting stronger revenue that was helped by an acquisition, although core earnings improved. The company offered second-quarter revenue guidance above analyst expectations.
Express Scripts Holding Co. (ESRX) said Monday its first-quarter earnings rose 39%, fueled by last year's Medco Health Solutions deal, and the company slightly increased its full-year earnings outlook.
General Growth Properties Inc.'s (GGP) first-quarter loss narrowed as the mall landlord posted lower warrant liability adjustments and a gain on the extinguishment of debt, while revenue rose.
Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (HIG) swung to a first-quarter loss as the insurer booked charges tied to its transformation into a more-focused company.
HeartWare International Inc.'s (HTWR) first-quarter loss narrowed on U.S. sales of its implantable heart pumps. The latest period marks the first full-quarter of U.S. commercial sales of its HeartWare Ventricular Assist System, which is a bridge-to-transplant therapy for patients with advanced stage heart failure. Per-share earnings results topped consensus estimates.
Helen of Troy Corp.'s (HELE) fiscal fourth-quarter earnings rose 7.5% as the personal-care and household-products maker posted sales growth across its segments.
Herbalife Ltd.'s (HLF) first-quarter earnings rose 9.9% as the nutritional-supplements maker posted double-digit sales growth. Per-share earnings topped Herbalife's expectations and the company again raised its full-year earnings view.
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. (HTZ) swung to a first-quarter profit, as the car-rental company's sales were boosted by the recent purchase of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group. Results easily exceeded Wall Street's expectations, as both the car and equipment rental segments benefited from stronger volumes and better pricing.
Hydrogenics Corp. (HYGS, HYG.T) said it intends to offer an undisclosed number of shares, using the proceeds for general purposes.
Macquarie Infrastructure Co. LLC (MIC) said it is offering 3.04 million shares, while Macquarie Investment Management, which owns a 12% stake in the company, is offering 2.49 million shares. The energy infrastructure owner, which recently had around 37.6 million shares outstanding, expects to use its portion of the proceeds to pay down debt.
Masco Corp.'s (MAS) first-quarter profit rose 42% as the building-products manufacturer benefited from robust new-home construction in North America. However, results missed analyst expectations.
Meritor Inc. (MTOR) has agreed to sell its 50% ownership stake in a Brazilian joint venture to its joint-venture partner Randon SA Implementos e Participacoes for $195 million, and plans to use proceeds to strengthen its balance sheet.
Newmont Mining Corp.'s (NEM) first-quarter profit fell 36% as the gold-mining company reported that its gold production declined.
New York hedge fund Jana Partners LLC disclosed a 9.1% stake in Oil States International Inc. (OIS), calling the diversified oilfield services company's shares undervalued.
PartnerRe Ltd.'s (PRE) first-quarter earnings fell 35% as the reinsurer posted sharply lower realized and unrealized investment gains. However, excluding those impacts, operating profit was up more than expected.
Plum Creek Timber Co.'s (PCL) first-quarter earnings almost doubled as the real-estate investment trust posted wider margins.
Post Properties Inc.'s (PPS) first-quarter earnings slipped 7% as a gain from the sale of real-estate assets boosted the real-estate investment trust's year-earlier results, though revenue and funds from operation improved in the latest period.
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Standing there in the chapel, I looked around at those 8 bowed heads and counted my blessings by name. And I thought, this is the good stuff of family life. The reality checks that keep us grounded. The events which drop us to our knees in petition. The gifts which swell our hearts with gratitude. Countless opportunities to practice patience and forgiveness. And the chance to turn our dirty sock-strewn, toy-riddled, noisy home into a domestic church within which precious souls are formed and made ready.
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ZEBULON, NC - Doing the baby jig at the rear of the adoration chapel, I glanced down at the book of thanksgiving. Perusing the list of gratis for health and healing, family and friends, my eyes were drawn to two lines in particular. The familiar scratching of P. I. O. called my attention. Truly this wasn't the first time my nine month old's name has been sprawled in childish print in that book, but on this day he was mentioned in two consecutive entries.
Thank you God for protecting Pio.
For keeping Pio safe.
Instantly I jumped back in time to that late morning less than two weeks ago.
Crouching on the family room floor next to the coffee table while attempting to finish grading a lesson, my second eldest son had me stop and proofread his assignment. With my hands baby-free for a few minutes I felt like I was actually making headway in keeping the school day on track so this interruption wasn't troublesome. It was a good day.
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Off in the distance a commotion erupted which I was fully ready to ignore, figuring it was the umpteenth "he did-she did" of the morning. But my son leaped up like a guard dog that's caught whiff of danger and my internal radar said to follow. The next minute (which was really more like ten seconds) felt like a slow motion scene as my brain tried to clue in to what was happening. Five steps in, I watched that son break into a sprint as he flung the dog/baby gate open. Close behind him, my own movements felt less conscious and more reflexive.
Then my ears registered the words, "THE BABY." My body stiffened and my head starting spinning like a twister as I instinctively prepared.
My concern-faced,7 year old son rushed at me and thrust the crying infant into my arms, as he explained that the baby had fallen down our basement stairs. Nausea rose up as I scanned little Pio from head to toe. Running my fingers over his hard skull to feel for lumps, I stared into his dark brown eyes to be sure he was fully coherent. Bending and rubbing chubby limbs, I tried to remember not to overlook any part of him.
The kids were talking rapidly, questioning one another. Fear was palpable.
Sweet Pio was simply happy to be in his usual spot, my arms, and so his crying ended quickly. My jarred nerves were not so rapidly soothed as I spent the remainder of the day on watch trying to decide whether a nap was indeed a routine nap or the signal of a concussion.
By the grace of God alone I managed to remain calm in front of the children although internally I was anything but. I was angry and scared, worried and fearful. However, I knew that the children were watching me for a reaction and it would set the tone for theirs. The child who had accidentally allowed the baby to get out of sight was gripped by remorse and anxiety and there was a delicate balance to be struck to prevent the siblings from laying overwhelming blame.
Once the story unfolded and the pieces were fit together it appeared that the baby had only slipped part of the way down the actually stairs before free falling over the open side of the staircase straight to the hard basement floor. Thankfully, he hit a stack of plastic crates which probably slowed his descent. Standing at the bottom of the steps trying to play detective, I had a distinct sense that Padre Pio had been a party to this event. Hard to explain, I just knew he had been there.
Although I've offered abundant thanks and praise for the blessing of my sweet youngest, that day reminded me again that life is a precious, fragile gift. Without any advanced notice, everything can be rearranged. For as easily as joy can fill us up, just as swiftly sorrow can rush in. Like the thief that comes in the night, a moment can steal away our well-crafted plans.
Reading those scribbled words in the chapel book, it seemed clear that the gravity of the situation had not been lost on even my young ones. Our family life has exposed them to much of the realities of life and clearly the lessons are sinking in. How beautiful it is too, that even though they fuss and fight, they are able to recognize in small ways that we must be thankful in the moment to moment of life together.
Standing there in the chapel, I looked around at those 8 bowed heads and counted my blessings by name. And I thought, this is the good stuff of family life. The reality checks that keep us grounded. The events which drop us to our knees in petition. The gifts which swell our hearts with gratitude. Countless opportunities to practice patience and forgiveness. And the chance to turn our dirty sock-strewn, toy-riddled, noisy home into a domestic church within which precious souls are formed and made ready.
Tara K. E. Brelinsky is a home schooling mother of eight living children, with six more heavenly ones who intercede. Married to her childhood sweetheart, they make their home in North Carolina where they teach Natural Family Planning, grow a garden, raise two dogs, a cat, ducks, roosters and a flock of hens (in addition to all those wonderful kids). Tara studied journalism a lifetime ago in college, but now she writes simply for the the glory of God. You can read more of her musings and inspirations on her blog "Blessings In Brelinskyville" (www.http://brelinskyville.blogspot.com/).
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Pinkneys Green is a village within the north-western bounds of the town of Maidenhead in the English county of Berkshire.
Pinkneys Green is located at grid reference SU857820, just north-east of the A404 road and north-west of Highway. Stubbings is to the west and Bisham and Cookham Dean some way to the north.
Established as a hamlet circa. 1650, it became known as Pinkneys Green by the early 1700s, although it is unclear whether the name derives specifically from Ghilo de Pinkney, a Norman knight who supported William the Conqueror,[1] or in reference to the Pinkney family as a whole. This prominent family, whose main estates were in Northamptonshire, owned the original manor of Pinkneys Court, then in the parish of Cookham, from the 12th to the 15th century.[2]
The wooded Maidenhead Thicket, also owned by the National Trust, is at Pinkneys Green. The banks and ditches of a small Iron Age farmstead, called 'Robin Hood's Arbour' may be seen there.[2] The Thicket was originally a much larger area of wilderness, famous as the haunt of highwaymen in the 17th and 18th centuries. Maidenhead's coaching inns grew rich on the travellers' fear of crossing the Thicket at night.[1]
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Pinkneys Green is a dormitory residential area and contains very few businesses or services. It does, however, have two public houses and a restaurant, and it is only a short distance from Maidenhead town centre and railway station. Pinkney's Green Common is frequented by dog-walkers at all hours of the day from across the area. It is owned by the National Trust.
Carter's Steam Fair comes through Pinkneys Green each year in the Spring.
Scouts have been in Pinkneys Green since 1909. Pinkneys Green Scouts on Winter Hill Road has over 135 members. The first Girl Guide Company in the world was the 1st Pinkneys Green Guides (Miss Baden-Powell's Own).[3]
Ellington Morris - Maidenhead's Morris side are based in Pinkneys Green. Formed in 1972 the side practices throughout the winter at the Scout hut and perform their traditional Mummers play at the Stag and Hounds on Boxing day followed by dancing out from May 1 at pubs, fetes and events in the area throughout the summer. The side dances traditional Cotswold dances together with their own Ellington tradition which continues to show that traditional morris is alive and thriving within this rural community.
Youtuber Peter Kirkwood has featured many of this aerial videography shoots within Pinkneys Green. Work can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46RDunvTtHY
Cricket has been played on Pinkneys Green since 1885. Michael Parkinson officially opened the new Pinkneys Green Cricket Club pavilion in May 2007 following the destruction of the previous one in an arson attack in February 2004.[4]
Pinkneys Green F.C. was founded in 1978. The club currently plays in the Thames Valley Sunday Football League Division 2.[5]
- ^ a b "Pinkneys Green". Visitoruk.com. Retrieved 2011-11-08.
- ^ a b "Conservation Area Appraisal - Pinkneys Green". Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Retrieved 8 November 2011.
- ^ "1st Pinkneys Green, Guides, (Miss Baden Powell Own)". 1st Pinkneys Green Guides. Retrieved 8 November 2011.
- ^ "Berkshire - Sport - Parky's Pinkney's pavilion premiere". BBC. Retrieved 8 November 2011.
- ^ "Thames Valley Sunday Football League - Team Directory". Leaguewebsite.co.uk. Retrieved 8 November 2011.
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What do you mean becoming? lol. China will win out in the end and the rest will fall under there boot.just watch!
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NASA says "No alien conspiracy" of course they do especially after the Brookings report!I wonder why all the countries of the world have released their UFO files and the US still has not. Hmmm?The US is rapidly becoming a 3rd world country.
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