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The Domino Effect: Two Donor Livers Serve Four Patients
She says that although it is still unknown how livers from donors with FAP will affect the recipients, "these people are not ideal candidates for transplants because of problems like hepatitis C that would make a donor liver more likely to fail, so they may not be at the top of the transplant lists, but this clearly is giving several years of life to these people that they would not have."
Bioethicist Jeffrey Kahn, PhD, MPH, tells WebMD that for patients with hepatitis C or other life-threatening illnesses, the prospect of receiving a less-than-perfect liver almost certainly beats the alternative. "Why limit this to patients with hepatitis C? There are others waiting for liver transplants who probably will die if they don't have one. Would they not rather accept a liver with this inborn error of metabolism than none at all?" says Kahn. He is director of the Center for Bioethics and an associate professor in the department of medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis.
"There is already a 'second-tier market' in livers from people who are hepatitis C-infected but don't even know it when they die," Kahn notes. "So those livers will not be transplanted into healthy people, but they will be transplanted into people with hepatitis C who need a liver transplant, which in a way expands the pool of useable organs." A liver from someone with hepatitis C can function for many years before failing.
Lewis tells WebMD that all patients involved are likely to benefit from the domino procedure. "To my knowledge, the longest-surviving domino FAP liver recipient is about two-and-a-half years out and has not developed, to this point, any symptomatic amyloidosis," he says.
He also tips his surgical-scrub cap to the patients with FAP for their willingness to undergo a difficult procedure -- a typical liver transplant can last up to 16 hours -- while helping others at the same time. "Neither of the amyloid patients even blinked when we presented this whole science-fiction kind of scenario to them," he says. "Both of their responses were essentially 'I don't want this thing any more and if someone else can use it, please, please give it to them.'"
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Artisanal Edibles by Sting and Trudie Styler
February 14, 2013 | by —SIMONA RABINOVITCH | Homepage
Direct from Italy, rock star Sting and his illustrious wife Trudie Styler have been busy bees (pun intended) creating a lovely line of wine, honey, and olive oil sourced from their home in Tuscany, called Il Palagio. As do many of their neighbors, the couple cultivate the land for delicious wines and artisanal foods, and are sharing them with the world. Here's a look at what they've cooked up:
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I miss how when I was with you everything seemed so real.
I miss the way you laugh and I miss the way you smile.
I wish I had the chance to see you, even if it was just for a while.
I miss how perfect things were, when our hands were intertwined.
Not a day has gone by where you haven't crossed my mind.
I miss how when you hugged me, I knew everything would be okay.
If there was one thing I could change, it would be the day I let you get away.
I know you're doing okay, I know you say your fine.
I just hope sometimes you miss the days when I would call you mine.
No matter how hard I try, no matter what I do
At the end of every day, my thoughts bring me back to you.
I wish I was a little stronger, and could pretend I didn't care.
I guess I just miss the days when I knew you were always there.
I'm sorry that I hurt you, and that things will never be the same.
I'm sorry I made you hate me, I promise you that wasn't my aim.
I know you probably don't care, but I'll tell you one thing that's true.
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FRIDAY, Oct. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Memory problems are common
among people who have a history of cancer, new research
In fact, cancer survivors are 40 percent more likely than those
who haven't had cancer to experience the kind of memory impairment
-- called "cancer-related cognitive dysfunction" -- that
compromises their ability to function on a daily basis, the study
authors reported.
"One of the most important parts of cancer treatment is management of symptoms, such as impairments in attention, memory and fatigue, in order to improve a patient's quality of life," Pascal Jean-Pierre, an assistant professor in the department of pediatrics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, said in a news release from the American Association for Cancer Research.
"This study suggests these memory issues are more common than had been recognized before, and should be assessed in all patients with a history of cancer," he added.
Jean-Pierre stressed that the findings, drawn from a nationwide
sampling of cancer patients, suggest "that memory impairment in
cancer patients is a national problem that we must pay special
attention to."
Jean-Pierre and his associates were scheduled to present their
observations Friday at the American Association for Cancer Research
Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities, in
To assess a possible memory-cancer connection, the study authors
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Examination Survey, which was conducted by the U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
From the more than 9,800 Americans polled, just over 1,300 (all
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Fourteen percent of the cancer survivors said they experienced
difficulties with memory or periods of confusion, compared with
just 8 percent of those who never had a cancer diagnosis.
"The findings indicate that cancer is, therefore, a key independent predictor of memory problems in the sample studied," Jean-Pierre said.
Jean-Pierre suggested that memory trouble is not necessarily
always a lingering side effect from cancer treatment, such as
"These memory issues can be related to treatment, such as chemotherapy, radiation and hormone therapies," he said, "or to the tumor biology itself, which could change brain chemistry and neurobehavioral function."
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Brian Firenzi is an actor who portrays The Law in Video Game High School. He is also one of the show's directors and creators. Firenzi is also well known for his own personal project started back on October 30th, 2008: 5secondfilms (5SF). 5secondfilms boasts 1,700+ videos, the majority of which are only 5 seconds long (2 seconds intro, 5 second video, 1 second outro). Only a handful of the channel's videos are longer than that. For videos this short, 171 million views total (and counting) make 5secondfilms a recognizable and successful step in a different direction.
Before his project gained prominence/mainstream, he was often referred to in the comments section of his 5SF videos as The Law ("Is that the Law from VGHS!?").
Besides working on 5SF's final project, a full feature-length movie "Dude Bro Party Massacre 3," Brian Firenzi also has a YouTube channel "Brian and Maria" which he shares with his long-term girlfriend (also a 5sf member).
After Season 1 of VGHS ended and talk/work of Season 2 was beginning, Brian Firenzi flatly said: "All of the action will be shot in 300 frames per second" before being drowned out in laughter.


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Zach Lowe of Grantland and ESPN's Marc Stein are both reporting that the Washington Wizards have taken an interest in trading for the estranged Nuggets point guard Andre Miller.
Whether this interest will bring a trade to fruition or not remains to be seen. Even a cursory glance over the Wizards' roster makes it seem unlikely that Denver could find a satisfactory deal without the involvement of a third team. (more…)
Ken Berger of CBSSports.com is reporting the Sacramento Kings "continue to be the most aggressive potential suitor for the Nuggets' Andre Miller, offering three separate potential deals for the disgruntled point guard." All three deals are rumored to include either Marcus Thornton, Jimmer Fredette or Jason Thompson, as well as a second-round draft pick in two of the scenarios.
Stay tuned as details continue to emerge and be sure to leave your thoughts on these players or other potential trades in the comments section below.
Frank Isola of New York Daily News, recently reported that the Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks were discussing a potential trade, which would send Kenneth Faried to New York in return for Iman Shumpert's services. However, Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted that the Nuggets rejected the offer and are not having active talks with the Knicks.
The writing had been on the wall after the Nuggets offseason; Kenneth Faried may be expendable.
After all Denver brought in JJ Hickson, Darrell Arthur and a coach who liked to play in a system that doesn't fit the skills that Faried has.
Finally on Monday afternoon Zach Lowe made it public that the Nuggets had been shopping Faried behind the scenes and made a prediction that Denver would in fact move the Manimal before the end of the season.
Denver Nuggets beat writer Aaron Lopez recently caught up with new Nuggets head coach Brian Shaw for an interview piece on NBA.com. In it, Shaw talks about his excitement for the upcoming season as well as his playoff expectations; however, the most interesting part of the article occurs when Shaw discusses who would be the Nuggets' starting five if the season got underway today. Four of the five are fairly obvious, yet one player is somewhat of a head scratcher. Be sure to read Lopez's full article for all the details, and leave your reaction to Shaw's potential starting five in the comments section below!
A few days ago I asked the RMC community to come up with story ideas because our writers were all out. Many readers submitted some fine ideas, which we plan on covering in the coming days, but none can compare to the real-life physical harassment and criminal mischief charges Ty Lawson obtained this past Saturday night.
According to HoopsWorld.com, the San Antonio Spurs have taken a significant interest in Denver Nuggets free agent Timofey Mozgov and could potentially offer up a sign-and-trade deal to obtain him. This is obviously speculation for the most part; however, the Spurs are one of the few teams in the league who have a high success rate with their reclamation projects, so it's not hard to see why they'd be interested in Mozgov. He certainly has the talent to play at the NBA level, so perhaps the Spurs feel they can act as the catalyst to usher him from third-string center to the glamorous position of Tiago Splitter's backup. Stay tuned as details continue to emerge.
ESPN's Marc Stein is reporting that the Denver Nuggets are targeting 33-year-old 3-point specialist Mike Miller, who entered the free agency market after being waived by the Miami Heat:
The Denver Nuggets have emerged as a new suitor at the forefront of the free-agent pursuit of Mike Miller, according to sources close to the process.
Sources told ESPN.com that the Nuggets are now getting strong consideration from Miller along with the early frontrunners in the race to sign him: Oklahoma City and Memphis.
The Nuggets, however, will be facing some stiff competition in the Miller sweepstakes. (more…)
According to ESPN.com's Marc Stein, the Denver Nuggets have expressed "certifiable interest" in free agent point guard Nate Robinson. Between Ty Lawson, Andre Miller, Evan Fournier, Erick Green and Randy Foye, the Nuggets already have five players who either specialize in running the offense or are capable of playing point guard for long stretches at a time; therefore, you can count the Nuggets' reported interest in Robinson as yet another "certifiable" head scratcher from the new front office. Stay tuned as details continue to emerge.
According to ESPN Denver's Chris Bianchi, the Denver Nuggets — or more specifically, Brian Shaw — will retain former George Karl assistant, Melvin Hunt, as a new assistant on his staff. This is the first reported member of Shaw's coaching staff to be revealed to the public. Bianchi is also reporting Hunt will coach the Nuggets' summer league team in Las Vegas. For those fans (like me) who've admired Hunt from afar, this news will certainly be classified in the "good" category.
According to Yahoo!Sports.com, Denver Nuggets free agent Corey Brewer has reached a three-year, $15 million agreement with the Minnesota Timberwolves. While exact details of the deal have yet to be finalized, Yahoo! is reporting the Nuggets likely will not participate in a sign-and-trade with the Wolves. This ends Brewer's brief two-year tenure with the Nuggets in which he saw tremendous growth as a player while thriving under George Karl's fastbreak offense. Brewer had gone on record as saying he'd have liked to re-sign with the Nuggets. With his departure, three of Denver's top seven rotational players (in terms of minutes logged during the regular season) are no longer on the roster.
Adrian Wojnarowski has an update on the Iguodala situation at Yahoo! Sports, reporting that "the Golden State Warriors are in advanced discussions on a three-way, sign-and-trade scenario centered on delivering a trade exception and Utah Jazz free agent Randy Foye to the Denver Nuggets": (more…)
Friday evening it was announced that Andre Iguodala would be turning down a bigger contract offer from the Denver Nuggets and would instead sign with the team that put an end to Denver's 2012-13 campaign. What now lies ahead for the reformed front-office of the Nuggets is a whole lot of uncertainty.
Some anti-Dre Nuggets fans seem to think Denver will be just fine without Iguodala and that replacing him will be a simple task, citing Iggy's poor shooting as a major detriment to the team. While Iguodala might not be a good shooter, make no mistake, finding someone who can fill his shoes will be no picnic.
According to Yahoo!Sports.com's Adrian Wojnarowski, Denver Nuggets free agent Julyan Stone has reached an agreement with the Toronto Raptors on a two-year contract. The second year of the deal is a team option. This concludes Stone's short tenure in Denver where he was largely viewed as defensive-minded fan favorite at point guard. Stone was one of the more polite players on the roster the last several years and certainly one of the more driven; however, injuries kept him from ever seeing the type of playing time he likely deserved. Woj is reporting he'll compete for the backup point guard position in Toronto.
As day two of free agency comes to a close, the rumors about free agent Andre Iguodala continue to fly.
Early in the day, @NuggetsTrades and others tweeted "The
#Nuggets have offered Andre Iguodala a 5 year 63 million dollar contract".
Later, @WojYahooNBA gave us this series of tweets over the course of about three hours:
"Sacramento is offering free agent Andre Iguodala a four year, approximately $56 million contract, league sources tell Y! Sports."
"As USA Today reported, source tells Y! that Sacramento has withdrawn its four-year, $56 million offer from Denver free agent Andre Iguodala."
"Denver's shown no inclination to match $14M per offer, and Iguodala wasn't ready to tell the Kings 'Yes," sources tell Y! So, Kings bailed."
"It is still very possible Iguodala and Nuggets can reach agreement on deal, sources tell Y! For now, Iguodala may keep scouring the market."
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A Navy Bean Pie, which was sold along Stony Island Ave. near 79th and South Chicago Ave., on Friday, July 20, 2012, in Chicago. | Chandler West~Sun-Times
Updated: December 15, 2012 6:04AM
Only once did I send a restaurant dish back to the kitchen. It was a bowl of pumpkin soup that was properly made, I guess, but still inedible.
Since then, pumpkin and I have not been friends.
On Thanksgiving, I will, again, steadfastly refuse to bow to around-the-table peer pressure by eating the orange gourd tart. For Thanksgiving, instead of pumpkin, I'm making and eating bean pie.
Admittedly, a pie of beans gives pause to some eaters.
Chicago culinary historian Catherine Lambrecht served a bean pie at an event and reported: "One taster demanded to know what it was before eating. Once they knew it was bean, people tasted it more guardedly."
There is at least one other place, besides my Thanksgiving dessert plate, where you'll find bean pie. At 79th and Stony Island, Nation of Islam members sell their popular bean pies to motorists waiting at the light.
Bean pies received a boost from Elijah Muhammad, who lead the Nation of Islam from 1934 until 1975. In keeping with Islamic dietary code, Muhammad forbade pork, of course, but he had problems with some other foods as well, including sweet potato and most beans.
He did, however, actively promote navy beans. In his book How to Eat, Mohammed says that "This bean He (God) valued to be very high in protein, fats and starches, and it is a safe food for prolonging life."
Pies from Supreme Bean (get it?!) have been prepared at Muhammad's University of Islam in Chicago. Listed ingredients include navy beans, evaporated milk, butter, eggs, sugar, vanilla, margarine, unbleached and wheat flours, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt.
Bean pie spicing is almost identical to that of pumpkin pie. Texturally, however, bean pie can be much more pleasing than pumpkin pie.
To prepare bean pie, I roughly mash navy beans, leaving hunks of legume randomly scattered throughout for an agreeably firm though variable texture (I find the custardy consistency of pumpkin pie particularly abhorrent, reminiscent of something one shouldn't be eating).
Whipped cream makes it prettier and tastier.
If you'd rather have bean pies made by professionals, the man who sells at 79th and Stony Island (and prefers anonymity) told me he'll be out there with his pies "around Thanksgiving."
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Millions of people will struggle with clinical depression at some point in their life. This article is filled with advice designed to manage living with depression. Read on for some ideas on how to help yourself get past your depression.
A good way to cope with clinical depression, is to take up a new hobby or interest. A void lacking in sufficient activities or passions is a common cause that facilitates depression setting in. Getting up and out is often helpful in fighting feelings of depression so choose a hobby that gets you out with other people, such as a class in painting or pottery. If you try an activity and you don't like it, try another one. You don't have to stick with an activity that you don't enjoy, your goal is to try to incorporate something new to do into your life.
Your diet may be a big contributor to your depression. The wrong foods can affect your thought processes, impact serotonin levels and create other biological instabilities that can cause or exacerbate depression. Because of this, you should stay away from fatty foods, and attempt to follow a healthy, well-balanced diet.
Eliminate any form of the word "depression" from your vocabulary. Though they may be accurate descriptions of your mental state, they carry with them the power of suggestion, and may cause your feelings to sink even lower. It can be more helpful to approach your feelings as simply a period when your mood is low. It can be easier to raise your mood than to think of battling depression, even though you're doing the same thing.
Though living with the past in mind can be terrible, living with the future in mind is a good thing. It's similar to the old saying about hope being where life is; a brighter future providing hope.
Depression has various causes, so you need to do your best and find what causes your personal depression. Once you understand the reason you are having depression, it should be easier for you to deal with it.
Get in touch with a professional, no matter if you have ordinary sadness or clinical depression. A professional can give you an accurate diagnosis, and inform you of any treatment options that are available. He can tell you more about the depression you have and what your options for treatment are.
Try writing in a diary about your depression. You may feel better when you express how you feel in a journal. Also, when you feel like your depression is stronger, it can be helpful to write it down and nail down any patterns or triggers in your life.
Keeping beautiful flowers around can help perk you up. From the bright colors to the pleasant aroma, the healing power of flowers is not nearly as trite as it may sound. Use this to your advantage, and always keep some fresh flowers around.
Take your anti-depressant medication the same time day after day, it is best to take them in the morning. If you adhere to a schedule, you will remember to take your medicine. Taking it early in the day means that you will be better able to function for the rest of the day.
Make sure you eat enough when you are feeling depressed. Sometimes you may feel too depressed to eat. Even if you must entice yourself with something special, keeping up with your essential nutrients is crucial to overcoming the energy drain that accompanies depression.
Beating depression can be hard work. Stay thankful for the things you have. It's not uncommon for all of people to sink into one of the states of depression, but it's always important for them to remember the good that they have experienced and look to the future. You can truly flip your attitude around over time.
Don't allow the more serious conditions to take hold if you suffer from depression. Before you fall victim to things like eating disorders and suicidal thoughts, use the tips you've read here to rise above the depression and to once again experience the joy of living. Take depression seriously, and work to defeat it.


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Road Trippin': How to Save Money on Hotels
Recession Mama Michele Ashamalla: On our recent roadtrip, we stayed in quite a few hotels. I couldn't use Priceline or Hotwire to get rooms, because those sites usually won't let you request the number of beds in a room, and I didn't fancy a night with me and my three kids sharing one queen-size.
The best deals I got were often on the hotel's website, which would advertise some last-minute or summer special. On one occasion (for a hotel in Las Vegas), I mentioned that I'd found a lower price on TravelWorm.com, and the hotel said they would match it after verification. That saved $40 a night.
Also, I check for any hotel coupons. The magazines at state visitor centers are filled with local offers. HotelCoupons.com has local coupons for a lot of areas, too. I was able to find a coupon on that site that brought down a $99-a-night room at the top-rated hotel in Cedar City, Utah, to only $64. Many hotels also give discounts to AAA members, so if you have a membership, always ask about the AAA rate.
I've also found it worthwhile to sign up for whatever rewards programs the hotel has. For instance, the Hilton family of hotels -- which includes Hampton Inns, Embassy Suites and Hilton Garden Inns -- has a rewards program called "Hilton Honors." I signed up for it to earn points on my stays and to get a discount code associated with their honors program. Sometimes rewards programs give perks like free parking, spa entry or breakfast, too.
I'm all about the free breakfast. With my kids, a hearty breakfast is a necessity and sets their mood for the next few hours. If you're picky about your morning meal, the ubiquitous breakfast buffet of yogurt, bagels, eggs, sausage and cereals won't thrill you, but it's perfect for my family. Everyone can find something they like, and since it's right in the hotel and already prepared, we can hit the road a lot earlier. I was only able to get hotels that included breakfast a few times on our trip, but those few mornings saved us over $100.
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The X Factor Results: Who Made the Top 12?by Hilton Hater at . Comments
The X Factor went from 16 to 12 tonight, as four contestants - one from each group - were sent packing. In somewhat complicated fashion.
First, each judge deemed two singers from his/her troupe to be safe; they went straight to the next round. Then, the remaining pair of hopefuls sang against each other for their X Factor lives.
Take CeCe Fry, for example, who belted out this beautiful version of "Out Here On My Own."
So, who got the axe? The following quartet was eliminated:
- Willie Jones
- David Correy
- Diamond White
- Sister C
Therefore, the teams now look like this:
Team Demi Lovato: Jennel Garcia, Paige Thomas and CeCe Frey
Team L. A. Reid: Vino Allan, Tate Stevens and Jason Brock
Team Britney Spears: Carly Rose Sonenclar, Beatrice Miller and Arin Ray
Team Simon Cowell: Emblem3, Lyric145 and 1432
What did you think of this format and of the results? Who was the most surprising to be sent home?
David did NOT deserve to go home, he had an amazing voice! So talented! By far my favourite person on the show.
Im so disappointed. Diamond and David did not deserve that. Demi and Brittany need to go so lame. They let go of the talent.
Please, would someone slap Britney up side the head every time she says "amazing." The word is so overused by both judges and contestants, it is sickening. Next time you watch, count 'em. I had Diamond White as a shoe in to win this. Britney, you blew that one.
Cannot believe David Correy was voted off the show over Jason Brock!
CeCe is such an annoying person. You can see right through her fake tears. She is an idiot. You have to want to buy someone's CD's for them to have the Xfactor, and SHE AIN'T GOT IT! I really liked Willie. Hated to see him go.
Bring back Diamond, get rid of CeCe (I literally have leave when she sings)
Upset Diamond White n Correy went home. Want Paula n Nichol back. Willie was given the wrong song. I am not a happy camper.
They sent home 2 of my favorite singers! David and Diamond are SOOO talented. I don't even know if I'm going to watch anymore. Bad moves X factor!
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- 1/2 tablespoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
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- Cut the salmon steak into two portions and season with lemon pepper, paprika, and salt. Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat the skillet. Place the salmon steaks in the skillet, skin sides up. Sear for 1 minute, then turn and cook until the salmon flakes when tested with a fork.
- Microwave the sweet potatoes for 3 1/2 minutes each or until tender. Peel and slice into thick rounds. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the sour cream, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir in the cucumber slices.
- To serve: Spoon the cucumber mixture over the salmon. Serve with sweet potato rounds.
Nutrition facts per serving: 410 calories, 32g protein, 49g carbohydrate, 9g fat (1g saturated), 5g fiber.
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Hundreds of jobs to go as Air NZ earnings slump
By Esther Goh,
Air New Zealand will be slashing hundreds of jobs after a "disappointing" 71 percent decline in six-month earnings.
Air New Zealand today announced normalised earnings before tax of $33 million for the six-month period ended December 31 – down from $79 million – with net profit after tax being $38 million, down from $60 million.
Chief executive Rob Fyfe pointed the finger at rising fuel costs and a weaker global economy, resulting in a profit squeeze.
"We plan to remove 441 roles from the business before the end of the financial year," he said.
As part of a drive to boost profits by more than $195 million, 266 roles will be removed through non-replacement or non-renewal of contracts, of which 193 have already been cut. The remaining 175 will result in redundancies, a process beginning today.
Chairman John Palmer said the airline had enjoyed a solid performance from the domestic network but the international long haul network continued to face a challenging time in the European and Japanese markets.
The airline's number of passengers carried is down 0.6 percent.
"The balance sheet remains strong and is reflected in the board's
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Operating revenues rose 2.5 percent to $2.29 million, leaving Air New Zealand with a net cash position of $912 million.
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Concern around how retail financial products such as savings plans, pensions and insurance are distributed has risen steadily in recent years. Increasingly, investors have struggled to understand the range of complex products as well as their opaque costs and benefits. In particular, the remuneration model for intermediaries and independent financial advisers (IFAs) has been criticized for creating potential conflicts of interest: there is a danger that IFAs are incentivized to sell products which bring them the most commission rather than those which best meet the client's needs.
The requirement for clarity over fee bases has led to a Europe-wide response which has sought to effectively outlaw the payment of commission to IFAs by originators. For example, the proposed revision of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MIFID II) provides that:
Similar goals can also be seen in Packaged Retail Investment Products (Prips) initiative and in the review of the Insurance Mediation Directive (IMD). While details of how all these initiatives will interact remains to be clarified, a number of Member States are already reacting to concerns by introducing similar measures in individual jurisdictions.
The UK is among the first few countries to implement these regulatory changes, with the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) being implemented from 1 January 2013. RDR rules require advisers to agree fees with customers in respect of all 'retail investment products', including most life policies, pension schemes and savings and investment products.
The majority of providers and their networks are currently finalizing the new fee mechanisms and are analyzing the wider impact these may have. For example, it is anticipated that significant consolidation will follow over the coming years with many IFAs exiting the business.
Other European countries are still considering the potential implications. In France, for example, where some 80 percent of IFA remuneration is currently channeled through agreements with asset managers, insurers etc., there is lively debate over how a ban on such commission might be implemented and/or whether alternative business models might allow current arrangements to continue in a different form. There is also, unsurprisingly, a significant concern that consumers will strongly resist the payment of explicit fees.
The role played by IFAs and other members of the wider wealth management network in the new regulatory environment has also brought renewed focus on the VAT treatment of these services. Unhelpfully, these discussions have come at a time when the services of advisers and wealth managers are also the subject of European litigation.
Under European VAT legislation, the intermediation and distribution of financial products is exempt from VAT.
Conversely, the provision of financial advice is taxable and therefore subject to VAT. The dividing line between VAT exempt introductory services and taxable advisory services is, however, often blurred. This matters because an unforeseen charge to VAT will either create an additional cost for investors wishing to access the market or, if it cannot be passed on, will reduce the profits of distributors and advisers.
In the UK, HMRC have consulted with the industry to consider the tests which must for met for exemption to apply. They have agreed that 'advice' can remain exempt where provided as part of a wider service which includes recommendation, referral and intermediary work around product distribution. Where there is no evidence of product arrangement or where one or more elements of the bundled service (other than the intermediary service) are separately contracted for, the service provided to the customer will be subject to VAT. From a practical perspective, the ability of an IFA to evidence intention will be key; exemption is likely only to apply where the IFA can demonstrate that the aim of any advice was the purchase or sale of a product.
The UK's stance is broadly replicated in The Netherlands and Germany. In anticipation of the Dutch ban on commissions scheduled to come into effect on 1 January 2013, intermediaries have begun to introduce revised payment flows as well as to vary the contractual responsibilities which each member of the supply chain (i.e. IFAs, fund managers, wealth managers etc.) will take on. These include fixed or timespent fees for advisory services and the inclusion of fees in a subscription package. The Dutch Revenue has recently published its view on this issue, stating that if the introductory nature of the service remains unchanged, VAT exemption can continue to apply, provided that the customer pays the fee to the intermediary. As with the UK, exemption can continue to apply even if the parties do not actually purchase the product, provided that the intermediary's aim can be evidenced. We expect that the German fiscal authorities will take a similar stance, albeit no detailed guidance has yet been issued.
The French Tax Authorities have historically held that the exemption should apply to the distribution and placement of shares in schemes compliant with The Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS). However, a recent publication of the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), the French regulator, indicated that, from a regulatory standpoint, the distributors of UCITS funds (including IFAs) could not be viewed as providing placement services for the issuer unless those shares are actually taken up by the investor. Rather, the regulator viewed French IFAs as providing both order transmission and advisory type services. Whether these activities can fall to be exempt or not will be a matter of some debate, particularly in light of recent litigation which confuses the issue further.
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In the Deutsche Bank case, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled in July 2012 that portfolio management services (which included financial transactions effected on behalf of the customer), constitute a single, taxable service. The CJEU decided that, whilst the services in question involved a number of elements, these were so closely linked that it would be artificial to view them separately. They should be treated as a single supply, the whole of which was subject to VAT.
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A night symphony echoes with a thousand chirps and croaks while the moon shines through a willow tree. It's all somehow so still…
Who the hell wants to live on the Moon? I mean, really? Yea, yea, I know, novel and etc all that but seriously, really? The least of a thousand reasons not to is look what we've done to Earth. What are we going to do, destroy the whole solar system, planet by planet? And I seriously doubt it would actually be cool to live there. Rather inhospitable, don't you think?
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Yield: 2 cups
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 3 (3 1/2-ounce) packages fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Melt butter in a skillet; add mushrooms and garlic, and sauté until tender. Remove mushrooms with a slotted spoon, reserving drippings in skillet.
- Whisk flour into reserved drippings until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, until lightly browned. Gradually add wine and broth; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in salt and pepper. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is thoroughly heated.
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Introduction | History of Research | Historical and Biblical Connections | Affiliated Organizations and Resources
Ron E. Tappy, Project Director and Principal Investigator
G. Albert Shoemaker Associate Professor of Bible and Archaeology
Director, James L. Kelso Bible Lands Museum
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Introduction The Zeitah Excavations launched its inaugural season during the summer of 1999 with a 55-member international team of professional staff and volunteers (pic). Under the direction of Professor Ron E. Tappy, G. Albert Shoemaker Professor of Bible and Archaeology and director of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary's James L. Kelso Bible Lands Museum, volunteers unearthed remains dating mostly from the Ottoman and Crusader periods during the first year of digging. The project concentrated on the Iron Age II (Old Testament period) levels lying directly beneath on the acropolis and down the site's eastern slope during June and July 2000 (pic).
One of the major goals of the project consists in clarifying our understanding of life in a local, town setting in ancient Israel. Since nearly all archaeological work throughout Israel has concentrated on large, urban sites, our current view of the lives of the majority of ancient Israel's population is scant and skewed. As a strategically located "outlying" town, Zeitah (Hebrew "Zayit") presents a unique opportunity to correct this situation for a number of reasons (pic). Lying in the Beth Guvrin Valley, roughly halfway between the Israelite city of Lachish and Tell es Safi (Philistine Gath), Tel Zayit is ideal for archaeological exploration, both from the standpoint of pursuing proper field methodology and a focused research design:
The First Two Seasons: 1999-2000
- Its manageable size allows for maximum exposure of the occupational debris buried there. (The mound itself consists in 32 10x10-meter squares, or roughly .8 acre, above the 172-meter elevation level; the acropolis and lower settlement cover approximately 30 dunams, or 7.5 acres (pic).)
- A preliminary surface survey (directed by Professor Tappy during the summer of 1998) indicated that the site was settled at least as early as the Late Bronze Age and that uninterrupted occupation continued through the Iron Age, with later periods being represented as well.
- In addition, the site's location in the strategic foothills southwest of Jerusalem places it precisely at a geographical and cultural interface. Important ancient roadways that connected the highland cultures of Judah with those in the lowlands and coastal centers, as well as with the main highway to and from Egypt, converge near the site.
- Finally, the entire site is intact; it has no history of prior excavations that would have left areas exposed to the elements and would have resulted in damage.
From June to July 1999, excavation participants opened 600 square meters of area distributed at different locations on the acropolis and in the lower settlement. We also began work on a step-trench that now extends down the steep eastern slope of the acropolis (pic 1) (pic 2). Very promising results came from these efforts almost immediately during the first season. On just the second day out, student volunteers on the acropolis came upon the tops of 2.25-meter-thick, stone-built walls. Though analysis remains preliminary, it seems that this impressively built structure served as a fortress guarding the entrance to the strategic valley lying immediately east of the site. The building appears to have been constructed originally during the Late Roman period and to have lasted possibly even through the time of the Crusades (pic). Several probes made near the end of the season beneath its basal layers indicate that it currently rests on deposits dating from the Iron Age II Period.
A student volunteer also discovered the project's first ostracon (a pottery sherd with writing on it) while working in the step-trench. A rare and therefore exciting find, this valuable artifact dates from the mid eighth century BCE, i.e., the time just prior to King Hezekiah, the prophet Isaiah, and the rise of Assyrian influence in the region.
In June and July, 2000, the Zeitah team expanded the area of exposure in the trench on the steep eastern slope of the site while continuing to excavate on the site's acropolis (pic). The season's principal discoveries included two significant destruction levels stemming from separate military assaults against the ancient city. Excavators located the first deposit of debris in the trench on the eastern side of the site. Over 4 meters of material dating to the latter part of the Late Bronze Age (or roughly 1300-1200 BCE) appeared here during the course of the work and these layers represent at least three major phases of occupation at the site during this period (pic 1) (pic 2) (pic 3). Sometime around 1200 BCE, a major military assault against the city seems to have occurred, resulting in the destruction of the town by fire. Excavations in 2000 showed that the accumulation of burned debris is at least 2.25 meters thick in the area of the trench but did not clearly identify the perpetrators of this event. Following this destruction the city recovered and thrived once again during the Iron Age (the Old Testament period proper), only to be destroyed again sometime after the transition from the Iron Age I period to Iron Age II (very late tenth or ninth century BCE) (pic).
Some Results from Later Seasons
The 10 m x 10 m area of Square O20 is situated at the very top of the long trench that extends down the eastern slope of the site (pic). This excavation square became a very important area of our excavation during the 2000 season, when we began to expose a destruction layer here that dates to sometime during the 9th century BCE. From the layers discovered thus far, we believe that someone attacked and destroyed this city around 50 years after the reign of Solomon. Though many questions still surround the identity of the perpetrator, we have reason to think that it was probably an Aramaean king from Damascus-either one of the Ben Hadads mentioned in the Old Testament or King Hazael who ruled in Damascus during the latter half of the 9th century. A similar destruction level with a comparable ceramic repertoire has now surfaced at another site in the region. Our combined work will help shed new light on the history of this important region during the period following the collapse of the United Monarchy in Jerusalem.
In the photos from our 2001 Season (pic), you can see the outlines of walls are beginning to appear in O20 as well as the grey-black ashy deposits left from the destruction of the ancient building defined by these walls. Inside the building, we discovered two important pits (Nos. 1476 and 1477) that were incorporated into the floors of the rooms and that contained a great deal of diagnostic pottery. We believe that these two pits served as cellars for the storage of various products that were being made in this public building. When our volunteers reached the bottom of Pit 1477, they found nearly 20 perforated clay balls. Inside and around the perforations on these items we could see the imprint of woven cloth. This observation likely indicates that these balls were used as stoppers that were placed in the mouths of jars and stuffed with cloth to assist in the controlled release of gases during the process of fermentation. In Pit 1476, we even found one of the stoppers still in the bottom of a broken jar. It seems, therefore, that the ancient inhabitants of Zeitah were producing wine, vinegar, and other similar commodities in these rooms.
The upper levels of Square N20 (situated immediately west of Square O20 mentioned above) proved to be quite disturbed by many intrusive pits and other late building projects. Generally, materials found in such areas are said to belong to a "secondary context." But during the 2001 Season, the Zeitah volunteers recovered a section of intact floor that ran against the western face of a truncated wall. Features such as this partial surface are very important to archaeologists because they seal whatever material culture lies beneath them. That means that, since their original deposition here in antiquity, these sub-floor materials have enjoyed the protection provided by the floor that covered them. As a result, they are in situ and belong to a "primary context."
When the volunteers removed the floor, they discovered a cache of amphorae and a large, globular jar sealed beneath it (pic). Though the sheer weight of the overlying soil had cracked the shoulders and necks of several of these vessels, all of them were complete and have now been restored to their full shape. This style of ovoid/oval shaped jar, with its sharp shoulder break, very short neck (probably designed to receive a lid), and two large, vertical handles placed immediately below the juncture of the upper body and shoulder (pic), are well known in Israel and Phoenicia during the Iron Age II period. Their chronological range actually extends from the late 9th century into the Persian period. These vessels constitute a valuable find since they fall under the classification of amphorae (vs. routine storage jars). Unlike other jars, amphorae were used to transport rather than merely store the commodities they contained. At Tel Zayit, these shipping vessels fit nicely with the evidence presented above and indicate once again that our site produced various commodities that were marketed within a trade network that linked the southern hills of Judah with Phoenicia and other areas during the days of the Hebrew kings in Jerusalem.
Because of the unexpected size of Tel Zayit, its far-reaching commercial ties, its close proximity to Gath of the Philistines, and many other important data that have come to light as a result of our work, it is possible that this city may represent either ancient Libnah (Joshua 10; 2 Kings 19:8; et passim) or Ziklag (1 Samuel 27-30). Both towns appear in well-known biblical traditions.
The 2009 Season
During the 2009 season of excavations, the team excavated layers down to the early ninth century BCE in Square O19. The fieldwork concentrated on the western half of that square, i.e., just west of the area that yielded the well known Tel Zayit Abecedary. This season's results confirmed that the tenth century layers were covered and sealed by a least two substantial floor levels dating to the early ninth century, two sub-phases of pavings from the mid ninth century, and a heavily striated floor from the late ninth century. All these deposits originally ran over and sealed the structure that suffered destruction by fire at the close of the tenth century BCE, thereby making the provenance of the abecedary a primary findspot.
In addition, the work this year also defined a significant destruction layer dating to the late eighth century BCE. This deposit, which extends across the entire 300-square-meter area of exposure on the eastern shoulder of the tell, likely relates to the third campaign of Sennacherib in 701 BCE.
The excavation at Tel Zayit, then, is helping to clarify the historical picture for the borderland region between Judah and Philistia during the Iron Age IIA-B periods. Stratigraphically connected remains have emerged from the tenth through the eighth centuries BCE, and during this 300-year period the site was destroyed by fire near the end of each century. For more information, see the The Tel Zayit Abecedary.
The Zeitah Excavations incorporates a full-scale program of field exploration and study. Besides their daily work on-site with internationally-known professional archaeologists, volunteers also participate in an educational curriculum that addresses specific aspects of archaeological work, as well as more general themes related to the study of life in ancient Israel (such as historical geography). Special lectures by leading American and Israeli archaeologists, as well as biblical scholars, supplement practical field work, and guided field trips to major regions of the country help open the world of the Bible as never before for students from all educational backgrounds.
In addition to providing training in archaeological field methods, the program fosters a greater understanding of the literature of the Bible and a more intimate knowledge of Israel's historic past. Beyond this, students' familiarity with modern Israel is enhanced through personal interaction with the residents of the kibbutz that houses the team of excavators. In this way, volunteers gain a first-hand introduction to kibbutz life and philosophy as part of this valuable cross-cultural experience.
Students may earn up to 6 transferable quarter credits through Pittsburgh Theological Seminary for their participation in the excavations and field school. Alternatively, students may arrange to receive academic credit through their home institutions. For further information regarding sponsorships and participation in the excavations, contact Professor Tappy.
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Residents can vote from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Middletown Springs Firehouse on a proposed budget of $1,994,899 for fiscal year 2013-14. The budget is an increase of $58,276, or 3 percent, compared to the current budget of $1,936,623.
On Town Meeting Day and by a four-vote margin, voters defeated a proposed budget of $1,998,890, which was an increase of $62,267, or 3.2-percent.
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