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PARIS: Olympic bronze medallist Feng Tianwei of Singapore crashed out in the quarter-finals of the World Table Tennis Championships in Paris on Saturday.
Feng lost 11-7, 11-5, 11-6, 11-7 to China's Zhu Yuling, leaving China assured of gold in the women's singles.
Earlier, Olympic champion Li Xiaoxia knocked off top seed and title-holder Ding Ning in a thrilling contest to reach the final.
Third seed Li had reduced Ding to tears after pipping her to the Olympic crown in London last August, and there was more heartbreak for the world number one as Li this time triumphed in the French capital with an exhilarating 8-11, 11-1, 4-11, 13-11, 11-6, 11-8 victory.
Li's opponent in Sunday's title match will be either second-ranked Liu Shiwen or World No.6 Zhu Yuling, who meet in the second semi-final later on Saturday.
Earlier, Liu shook off a slow start against Turkey's Melek Hu to reach the last four - equalling her performances in 2009 and 2011 - following a 7-11, 11-5, 11-5, 11-9, 11-5 victory.
World No.2 Ma Long was the first man into the quarter-finals as he fended off Japan's Koki Niwa to triumph 11-5, 9-11, 11-7, 9-11, 11-4, 11-7, but there was better news for the Japanese as Kenta Matsudaira booked his spot in the last eight after emerging in a thriller against Belarusian Vladimir Samsonov 3-11, 15-13, 12-14, 11-8, 11-9, 3-11, 11-8.
Matsudaira, who beat veteran Chinese star and 2008 Olympic champion Ma Lin in his last World Championships appearance earlier in the week, will face top-ranked Xu Xin in the next round, should the World No.1 beat Marcos Freitas of Portugal when the rest of the last-16 matches resume later on Saturday.
South Korean mixed doubles pair Lee Sangsu and Park Youngsook extinguished China's hopes of completing a fifth consecutive clean sweep at the event as they ousted Wang Liqin and Rao Jingwen in the semi-finals.
They will later face Kim Hyok Bong and Kim Jong from neighbouring North Korea for the title in a pairing of bitter political rivals.
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If you are experiencing hair loss, male pattern baldness or thinning hair, you are not alone!
Does the idea of a hair transplant scare you? Or are you concerned about the cost? Here at Transitions hair we offer a fantastic range of non-surgical hair replacement and hair restoration techniques that are pain free and relatively inexpensive compared to the cost of a hair transplant. These non-surgical hair replacement techniques will allow you to regain your confidence through the full, thick head of hair that you've always wanted.
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Laser hair regrowth therapy is an innovative new non-surgical hair replacement technique designed to treat hair loss, thinning hair, baldness and problems associated with the scalp. Laser Hair regrowth is a tested method using low level laser energy, or "soft" laser light to effectively treat hair loss.
Topette crown extensions are a great non-surgical hair replacement technique for women experiencing mild to moderate hair thinning, particularly on the top of the scalp. This beautiful product has fast become the most popular non-surgical hair replacement solution for women due to its natural look and simplicity to apply.
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If you are someone who is experiencing female hair loss you may have been overwhelmed with the different hair replacement and hair restoration solutions avaliable and be struggling to know which one is for you. Particularly when it comes to wigs, crown extensions and other hair pieces for women, it can be difficult to know what will work best for you and help you get your confidence back!
Here at Transitions Hair we offer two main hair loss solutions for women experiencing extensive hair loss and require some form of hair replacement. These are Follea real human hair wigs and topette crown extensions which are also made from top quality real human hair.
The beautiful Follea gripper wigs are the perfect hair loss solution for women who are experiencing widespread hair loss as they provide complete and natural coverage of the entire scalp. Unlike older style wigs, the innovative Gripper wig does not use tapes or glue to adhere to the scalp. Instead, it uses a medical grade silicone that 'grips' to the scalp with complete security. It is so secure that even if you are engaged in competitive sport, at the gym, dancing, or out with your friends, you can have complete confidence in knowing this female wig is going to stay on your head.
Often women who are experiencing severe hair loss assume the only way to cover this is with a full head wig. However Topette crown extensions can be used to transform existing hair into thick, full, looking hair. Topettes are perfect if your have severe hair thinning – particularly on the top of the scalp as they clip onto the heap for complete coverage. Topettes are also great if you just want to add extra thickness to fine or thin hair.
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Gone are the days of the curly-haired nurse Carol on ER, with Julianna Margulies hitting the screen as sleek-haired attorney Alicia Florrick on The Good Wife with the help of a straight brown wig.
It's no secret to her viewers that morning talk show host Sherri Shepherd wears a wig. Shepherd recently created a high fashion wig collection, "Luxhair Now by Sherri Shepherd." So proud that's she's designed a line of wigs, Shepherd finds it hard to keep quiet about it!
Originally a blonde when she started the show, Ashley Benson then decided to go brunette. This means in the most recent episodes, which aired this summer, Benson is wearing a blonde wig – a detail that most viewers were not able to pick up on!
In the 1920's prohibition drama – Boardwalk Empire, Gretchen Mol wears a wig in her role as Gillian Darmody. There's nothing wrong with her own hair, it's just sometimes easier to style a wig rather than an actor's own hair.
When British actor Tom Mison got the role of Ichabod Crane on Fox's new hit drama Sleepy Hollow, his hair was too short for a character who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. So Mison had to wear a wig in order to create the authentic look. "I used to have long hair and I looked ridiculous. This wig is much better than my real hair" Says Mison.
Similarly to Sherri Shepherd, talk show host Wendy Williams had created her own custom wigs line. "I started wearing wigs about 15 years ago," Williams told The Huffington Post. "I have one for the gym, one for around the pool." However she says she wears her natural around the house.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith's grand upsweep hairstyle which appears on Downton Abbey is a wig. This was to ensure an authentic look for what was customary for women of the time. Her acres of hair is in keeping with the aristocratic station of the Dowager Countess of Grantham.
Emilia Clarkes character Daenerys on Game of Thrones is seen with an impressive mane of blonde curls. In real life she looks like a different person when sporting her natural dark hair.
In real life Megan Boone has a very short, chic haircut. However when starring as FBI agent Elizabeth Keen on The Blacklist, Boone wears a shoulder length wig. This gives her a much more 'down to business' appearance when alongside a team of tough FBI guys.
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Recently one of our clients who had lost all their hair due to treatment for cancer informed us about a fantastic cancer support group called Life force. Our client found this group to be so helpful that she herself became involved in the organisation of the group. Life Force Cancer Foundation has been a key organisation providing support and care to people affected by cancer since 1993.
A diagnosis of cancer can stir up a variety of emotions from fear, disbelief, hurt and hopelessness through to anger and despair. Coming to terms with this new reality can be a very stressful time as you learn to manage and accept the numerous changes in your life.
Life Force has a team of experienced counsellors, group facilitators and therapists who work together to help cancer patients journey on the path to healing.
Group work and supportive therapies provide an opportunity to overcome isolation through the sharing of feelings. In a safe and loving environment, healing can take place on many levels.
Joining a support group with people going through a similar experience provides an opportunity to overcome feelings of isolation. In a safe and caring atmosphere, it is possible to talk about difficult or frightening issues without fear of judgment. This eventually helps moves you to a calmer place.
For more information about Life Force cancer support visit: www.lifeforce.org.au/
Here at Transitions we see a number of people come through our doors after losing their hair due to aggressive cancer treatments. We understand what a stressful and traumatic time this can be and with that in mind we are here to help. Our gorgeous Follea Wigs are made from 100% real human hair, are comfortable to wear and look completely natural. Losing your hair often feels like losing a big part of yourself but with the help of the Gripper Wig and its amazing security, you will have your confidence back in no time.
If you would like to discuss hair replacement and restoration options available to you, why not book a free confidential consultation with one of our hair loss professionals.
Hair loss can affect anyone – young, old or in-between. It can really destroy a person's self-confidence and stop people from feeling like themselves. This is particularly true for young people, who are already faced with many challenges and are at an age when enhancing self-esteem is vital.
Whatever your age, it can be a devastating experience, especially if you are a parent of a child experiencing hair loss. We know of children as young as 3 years old who suffer from hair loss conditions such as Alopecia (an auto-immune disease that causes the hair to fall out).
Our youngest hair wearers are often our most active and active was what the Follea Gripper Wig was made for. Follea offers Gripper Wigs with natural densities in a variety of sizes specifically designed for children. Better yet, these fantastic wigs have none of the taping or gluing hassles that can come with other wigs. With the Follea Gripper wig for kids, wearing added hair while being a regular kid is easier than ever.
Gripper Kids are made with Follea's famous high-quality European hair (all double-drawn pony tail hair), gently processed in-house to consistently meet the colour-ring specifications and high-quality control standards.
If you or your child is experiencing hair loss we would love for you to come in for a free consultation and try out our Follea products with the help of one of our professional consultants – click here to book in for an appointment or call 1300 427 778.
Like many of us women, Crystal Brown had always been fearful of experiencing hair loss at some point in her life. However when diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer while in her 30's, she had to face this fear a lot earlier than expected.
Crystal had worn her hair long and straight her entire life, so when faced with the news of cancer treatments and hair loss Crystal felt absolutely terrified at the thought of losing her shoulder length hair. "I was a one month newlywed who was still beaming over my wedding pictures with a beautiful up do and now I was facing news that I would lose my eyebrows, eyelashes, and glorious crown?"
Crystal tried to come to terms with the cancer treatment but like most women, crystal felt she just couldn't live life with no hair. Crystal had even worked out how she would tell her family that she had decided not to undergo chemotherapy and that she would just enjoy her quality of life with hair and see what happened. "When my teenage daughter got wind of this, she told me bluntly that she would never forgive me if I didn't do chemotherapy and died. That is all I needed to hear."
When her hairline started receding and the hair began to fall out in clumps, when Crystal realised that the hair loss was inevitable she drove to a salon, requesting they shave off the rest of the hair that was left.
In situations like this, the big picture is life – hair cannot rob you of that. But here at transition we understand that your hair is a big part of who you are and it can be hard to feel like yourself without it. Our beautiful Follea Gripper wigs are the next generation in wig technology. Unlike older style wigs, the new Gripper wig does not use tapes or glue to adhere to the scalp. Instead, it uses a proprietary medical grade silicone that 'grips' to the scalp with complete security. It is so secure that even if you are engaged in competitive sport, at the gym, dancing, or out with your friends, you can have complete confidence in knowing this wig is going to stay on your head.
Hair loss doesn't make you feel your best, but we take the time to make sure you look your best! Call now for a free, private, and confidential consultation on 1300 427 778.
Hair loss in women is often a topic of taboo that we'd rather not think about, but the truth is there are a growing number of women experiencing hair loss in Australia and worldwide. While also common in those under the age of 50, when women reach menopause many start experiencing hair loss where hair is wanted and hair growth where it is not! Whatever your feelings about menopause, the hair loss that can come with it is a problem that can negatively affects a woman's self-esteem, confidence and emotional well-being.
Before exploring the role of menopause and aging for hair loss in women, let's have a quick look at alopecia. There are two types of alopecia and although it can begin any time after puberty; as we see with many of our clients here at Transitions, alopecia is also a common form of hair loss in women over the age of 50.
The most common type of hair loss in women is female pattern thinning hair, also known as Androgenetic alopecia. This constitutes over 85% of all hair loss in women. It has been linked to an inherited sensitivity to the male sex hormone, androgen. Unlike the type of baldness that develops in men, women may experience diffuse hair thinning over their entire scalp instead. In its early phases, laser hair therapy can be a good treatment option. Our most popular solution is our Topette crown extensions as they create thicker, fuller hair instantly.
Alopecia areata affects close to half a million Australians and is often first sited as a small, round patch of baldness on the scalp. Alopecia areata is considered an autoimmune disease as the body's immune system attacks its own follicles; other factors such as pregnancy, stress, illness or a person's genetic makeup can also contribute to the alopecia onset. The progression of alopecia areata is unpredictable, and hair may grow back only to fall out again. Many of our clients with substantial areas of hair loss have found our gripper wigs, made with beautiful European hair to be a fantastic solution.
The onset of menopause causes a decrease in the production of oestrogen. This results in a shorter hair growth cycle, finer hair, and eventually hair loss in women. Other factors related to hair loss are high levels of stress, illness, hormonal imbalances, harsh hair products, and genetic disposition. Changes in lifestyle such as switching to a healthier diet, getting plenty of B vitamins, enjoying a cup of green tea, losing weight, and trying shampoo that contains hyaluronic acid are all adjustments that may help promote hair growth as well as being good habits for general well-being.
Blood-sugar levels, thyroid tests, and an evaluation for rheumatoid disease may be suggested by your doctor to rule out other possible causes for any hair loss. As for managing the unwanted hair loss, transitions are here to help find the right hair loss solution for you.
Menopause is a time in all women's lives where many things are changing. However, make a change for the better - don't just accept the hand that life has dealt you; at Transitions, we believe life isn't about waiting for the right circumstances, but rather creating our own. We have helped thousands of women experience the benefits of having great hair again through our hair restoration and hair replacement techniques. Don't wait any longer - call us now for a free, confidential consultation on 1300 427 778.
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Five professional MMA fights, and Ronda Rousey now has five wins via armbar. She's a former Olympic medalist in Judo, but it's her slick jiujitsu that is turning heads and breaking arms around the MMA world.
Her latest victim: former Strikeforce women's bantamweight champion Miesha Tate.
Rousey took the belt from Tate with this vicious armbar, despite incredible determination from Tate, who escaped from one submission attempt less than a minute into the fight, and held on for a long time before tapping out.
Here's the video, and it's not for those with a weak stomach:
Rousey's next fight will likely be against Sarah Kaufman, who also put in a very impressive performance earlier in the night against Alexis Davis. Kaufman was bitter before the fight, saying that she should have gotten the title shot instead of Rousey.
The Rousey-Tate fight and the Davis-Kaufman fight were easily the two best fights of the evening, showcasing a growing pool of extremely talented fighters in women's MMA.
Personally, I'd love to see Kaufman fight Rousey for the title, and Tate fight Davis for the #1 contender position. All 4 ladies showed incredible skills and determination, and it made for some outstanding fights. I don't think you could go wrong with any combination of fights between them.
Also in the picture is former champ Marloes Coenen, who expressed respect for Tate on Twitter after the fight, saying she was impressed that she didn't tap.
Dana White has repeatedly said he'll never let females fight in the UFC, but they've definitely shown that they belong on major fight cards, and it's awesome that they're getting that opportunity in Strikeforce. Even if it takes another 5-10 years, it feels like it's only a matter of time before we see a women's division in the UFC. White's concerns of the talent pool being too small won't hold up for long.
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brian is "the butcher, the baker, the soap bottle maker" (a.k.a. our director of supply chain). in laymen's terms, that means he manages the process by which we decide how and where we make all of our products. needless to say, it's pretty complicated. brian, of course, makes it look easy. that's probably why he's our new employee of the month. that, and also because he's a really good sport about everyone calling him "the boat."
after the clever ruse your coworkers pulled trying to make you think you'd won the honor in september, how did it feel to win for real?
it felt really good to win for "real". I think that we've amassed a great talent pool here. everyone works exceptionally hard and puts out great work. with that in mind, it's good to be recognized for performance against such a high bar.
when asked if you would be a feared or adored royal, you responded with "I think it will scare people how much they love me." bold statement. how might one incite such emotions?
the answer is quite simple: lots and lots of sharing from the Vault of Edible Riches. give the people free candy and they will love you forever. eliciting that level of emotion for too long can be quite frightening.
is there mcdonald's in your Vault of Edible Riches? (if so, I'm going to break into it.)
don't I wish?! I've seen time-lapsed photos of mcdonalds food over the course of a year and it pretty much looks the same on day 365 as on day one. so, I'm sure a few big macs or mc ribs kept at room temperature in the drawer over the month would still be good, right?
"good" is probably open to interpretation. so, your Perk of Significance was a trip to monterey. what's on the agenda?
my hope is that we can bribe someone to take our kids for a weekend (with free candy perhaps???) and make this a much needed getaway for the wife and I. the gift certificate is for casa munras in monterey, which looks pretty amazing. I anticipate lots of wine and good food, with maybe a message or two thrown in. mostly, it will be a rare chance to relax.
that sounds excellent. switching gears for a moment, you're one of the few method employees who's worked in both our chicago and sf offices. what's your favorite thing about each location?
my favorite thing is the same for both locations. the people. when I was in chicago, there was only a few of us and we became a very tight knit group of people. we ate lunch together every day and shared a lot of personal triumphs and tribulations. when I left, I missed that type of interaction. but the folks here quickly made me feel just as welcome.
that's because we like you so much. congrats brian!


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October is always my favorite month of the year for TV. As a horror film fanatic, having shows like The Walking Dead and the Netflix Original Hemlock Grove is basically my equivalent to waking up on Christmas morning. In case you weren't bombarded by the overtly sexual "Serpent" promo ads or were already aware, American Horror Story is back. While the first season gave us a spooky murder house and the second season a psychotic asylum, the third installment gives us a witchy boarding school, voodoo queens, and killer vaginas.
Yes, killer vaginas. Much like the taboo themes that Asylum and Murder House touched upon, the premiere centered mainly on teenage witch Zoe with some seriously lethal lady parts, and her being shipped off to Miss Robichaux's Academy for Exceptional Young Ladies, a school for the few remaining descendants of the Salem witches after accidentally killing her boo. We soon come across her peers: a telekenetic ex-movie star played by Emma Roberts, a human voodoo doll played by Precious star Gabourey Sidibe, and a clairvoyant who never hesitates to rat out her classmates. Their headmistress is Cordelia Foxx (Sarah Paulson), constantly bickering with her mother/grand supreme witch, Fiona Goode. Played by silver vixen Jessica Lange, Fiona is obsessed with finding eternal youth and -*spoiler alert*- sucking that youth out of young men. Of course, we also once again encounter the babely Evan Peters, this time as a fraternity brother who we don't quite realize the intentions of until an unexpected, uber-controversial plot twist. Oh, and that's not even touching upon the impending Voodoo rivalry that is merely prefaced in the first episode.
Much like Ryan Murphy's other shows that continually push the boundaries of cable television, AHS is as ruthless as ever and I am stoked to see what the producers have in store.


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Most nutrition-savvy mothers know that breast milk is best and look forward to nursing their babies. But mothers who can't breastfeed have to rely on the next best thing: formula. Fortunately, these parents can now buy USDA-certified organic formula, a healthier choice than conventional, according to experts. "Conventional milk–based baby formula contains bovine growth hormone, antibiotics, and often estrogen, which is used to keep the cows pregnant to increase milk production," says midwife Cathy Carlson-Rink, ND. Also, because the cows at conventional dairies often eat low-quality feed, they produce low-quality milk, which, says Carlson-Rink, many conventional formula companies then fortify with inexpensive vitamins and minerals that infants can't absorb as readily.
But recently manufacturers have responded to increasing demands for "clean" infant formula by debuting organic options. The milk for these formulas comes from organic dairies, so the formula has little pesticide residue and no antibiotics, estrogen, or growth
hormones. Additionally, the organic formulas are fortified with organic essential fatty acids, critical for brain and visual development. Because the FDA strictly regulates levels of vitamins and minerals in baby formulas, consumers can be confident that organic formulas have the same nutrient levels as conventional.
More good news for parents of bottle-fed babies: A company called Born Free produces plastic bottles and cups that don't leach chemicals into the containers' contents. The plastic they use is free of BPA (bisphenol-A), a hormone-disrupting chemical found in other baby bottles. For more information: www.newborn free.com.
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Term or permanent life insurance?
How do you know if you have the right coverage? Here's a quick look at all of the options: term, whole, variable and universal.
Related topics: insurance, life insurance, policies, family, financial planning
Few people who have bought insurance -- or even window-shopped for quotes -- have escaped the debate over term versus permanent insurance.
And the wrong kind of life insurance can do more damage to your financial plans than just about any other financial product today. So, the first and most important decision you must make when buying life insurance is: term, permanent or a combination of both? Let's look at each.
Term life policies offer death benefits only, so if you die, you win (so to speak). If you live past the length of the policy, you (or, more specifically, your family members) get no money back.
Permanent life policies offer death benefits and a "savings account" (also called "cash value") so that if you live, you get back at least some of, and often much more than, the amount you spent on your premium. You get this money back either by cashing in the policy or by borrowing against it.
Permanent life insurance is more expensive
As you might expect, permanent life insurance premiums are more expensive than term premiums because some of the money is put into a savings program. The longer the policy has been in force, the higher the cash value, because more money has been paid in and the cash value has earned interest, dividends or both.
The debate is all about that cash value. If you buy a policy today, your first annual premium is likely to be much higher for a permanent life policy than for term.
However, the premiums for permanent life stay the same over the years, while the premiums for term life increase. That extra premium paid in the early years of the permanent policy gets invested and grows, minus the amount your agent takes as a sales commission. The gain is tax-deferred if the policy is cashed in during your life. (If you die, the proceeds are usually tax-free to your beneficiary.)
The saying you always hear is, "Buy term and invest the difference." The fact is, it depends on how long you keep your policy. If you keep the permanent life policy long enough (and the market ever fully rebounds), that's the best deal. But "long enough" varies, depending on your age, health, insurance company, the types of policies chosen, interest and dividend rates, and more. The reality is that there is not a simple answer, because life insurance is not a simple product.
Guidelines to live by when buying
Even with all of these variables, there are some guidelines you can follow. The key is how long you plan to keep the policy. If the answer is less than 10 years, term is clearly the solution.
If it is more than 20 years, permanent life is probably the way to go. The big gray area is in between. Here is where you need an expert to run the term vs. permanent analysis for you. Of course, this assumes you keep the policy in force. Most people drop their policies within the first 10 years, but if you do your homework now, that shouldn't be the case for you.
How to choose
Start by assessing your needs with MSN Money's life-insurance estimator.
Categorize your insurance needs by their use. If you need $60,000 for college and your youngest child will graduate in three years, you need $60,000 of term insurance as a short-term hedge against your death, thus insuring that your child can finish his or her education. Meanwhile, if your estate will owe $200,000 in taxes at your death, you probably need permanent insurance, because you're not likely to die in the next 20 years (you hope). You also may want to re-evaluate your estate plan, but that's a different issue.
I've been lucky enough to be in the insurance insurance industry now for 30+ years...
There is a simple answer to this question... Just get what you can afford to get! Forget this silly cash value or term business.. Get the protection 1st. Then sit with an agent for some long term planning... then decide which is the best way to go.. Don't worry, the insurance company you chose to do business with will convert your plan when you want to! They do not want to lose your business!
From a strictly dollar and cents point of view, term is the best value IF ... IF... you will do something constructive with the balance of what the Universal or Whole Life premium would have been...
The only one you will lie to is yourself!
I have clients who will probably retire on $60,000 annual tax free income with life insurance! Will YOU???
Ask any great agent for ALL the details!
Advantages of Term Life Insurance
- Generally lower cost than permanent insurance.
- Offers higher coverage at a more affordable price.
- Gives you the most coverage for the lowest cost - up to 30 years.
- Ideal for younger families when the need for protection is greatest.
Choose Term Life Insurance for covering specific needs that will disappear with time, such as:
- Income replacement
- Financial security for dependents
- College funding
- Final/burial expenses
How cheap is term life insurance? Use the free quote engine at Quality Term Life (www.qualitytermlife) to compare rates from hundreds of top rated companies. (No requirement to provide your contact information before you can see the quotes.)
Life insurance should never be purchased solely as an investment.
Not vs soley? seems a contradiction… then consider the stock market… which your retirement account is connected with… you may or may not have any money when you retire depending on the stock market at the time.
The longer you own your permanent policy the more cost effective it becomes. Canada Life's dividends on their permanent whole life policy has paid out 5.9% to over 12% since the 1950's. Term is practical for short term liabilities but for anyone wanting to own their life policy for life it's a great idea to convert or get something now so you can lock in the rates.
There's enough blogs on here to attest that cash value/whole life/unifersal life/and whatever name the industry wants to change it to say it's crap. Excuse my language but when hard working people are constantly being ripped off and ill-informed by whole life companies it makes me upset. If anyone is actually concerned about their life, please get term insurance for your family AND get yourself in a position to save for retirement. It's plain and simple; check out Suzie Orman!
*remember it's the decisions you make today that determine your family's future tomorrow!
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By Jayson Burns
Thoughts on the first Silent Hill movie from 2006 are still mixed to this day. Some hated it, some enjoyed it. Without even taking the original into consideration, its sequel Silent Hill: Revelations may actually be a contender for worst movie of the year.
Set several years after the original's ambiguous ending, Sharon (Adelaide Clemens) has followed her dad Christopher (Sean Bean) to a new town, having changed her name to Heather in order to avoid the cult that captured her in the ghost town of Silent Hill. When they are finally tracked down and Christopher is kidnapped, Sharon and her mysterious classmate Vincent (Kit Harrington) follow them back to Silent Hill, exactly what the cult wanted.
It's hard to decide where to begin with this story. The filmmakers decided to incorporate the "evil god-summoning" plot from the games, disregarding or changing several plot points established in Silent Hill. Some story elements are also kind of thrown in without any acceptable explanation.
It's sad to say this about legitimate actors like Sean Bean and Kit Harrington, but everybody gave a lackluster performance. Also, there were quite a few Australian and English accents coming from these American characters. This, of course, could be partially blamed on the directing and the script writing, but it's disappointing nonetheless.
The writer of Revelations does not know how the average person talks. Its obvious Adelaide Clemens is trying to make her dialogue work, but moments such as her last lines of the movie are just awful. The pacing is also off, with some scenes having no impact on the rest of the movie. At least in the original, the dangers Rose faced were intimidating and had some kind of point.
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North Atlantic Trading Company, Inc. Announces Results And Initial Settlement Of Tender For 11.5% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes Due 2016 And 19% Senior Secured Third Lien Notes Due 2017
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- North Atlantic Trading Company, Inc. (the "Company") today announced that, in connection with the previously announced tender offers and consent solicitations by the Company to purchase for cash any and all of its $205,000,000 outstanding principal amount of 11.5% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2016 (the "Second Lien Notes") and $86,528,000 outstanding principal amount of 19% Senior Secured Third Lien Notes due 2017 (the "Third Lien Notes" and, together with the Second Lien Notes, the "Notes"), the early tender period in respect of the tender offers expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on December 11, 2013 (the "Early Consent Deadline"). As of the Early Consent Deadline, $168.8 million principal amount of Second Lien Notes, or 82.3% of the principal amount outstanding, and $84.9 million principal amount of Third Lien Notes, or 98.1% of the principal amount outstanding, had been validly tendered and not withdrawn. Those Holders who validly tendered their Notes prior to the Early Consent Deadline will receive the total consideration of $1,094.44 per $1,000 principal amount of Second Lien Notes and $1,156.86 per $1,000 principal amount of Third Lien Notes, as applicable, which includes an early consent payment of $94.44 per $1,000 principal amount of Second Lien Notes and $156.86 per $1,000 principal amount of Third Lien Notes, plus any accrued and unpaid interest on the Notes up to, but not including, the payment date. The consideration for Notes tendered pursuant to the offers will be paid following the acceptance of validly tendered Notes for purchase by the Company, which will occur upon satisfaction or waiver of all conditions to the offers, including, but not limited to, a financing condition. The withdrawal rights for the early tender of Notes and corresponding consents in the tender offers have now expired.
The final offer period will expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on December 26, 2013, unless extended (such time and date, as the same may be extended, the "Expiration Time"). Holders who tender their Notes after the Early Consent Deadline and on or prior to the Expiration Time will be eligible to receive only the offer consideration of $1,000.00 per $1,000 principal amount of Notes tendered, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the payment date, but not the applicable early consent payment.
As the Company received consents from Holders of greater than a majority in aggregate principal amount of each series of Notes, the Company, the guarantors thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (the "Trustee") and collateral agent, have executed a supplemental indenture to the indenture governing the Second Lien Notes (the "Second Lien Notes Supplemental Indenture") and a supplemental indenture to the indenture governing the Third Lien Notes (the "Third Lien Notes Supplemental Indenture" and, together with the Second Lien Notes Supplemental Indenture, the "Supplemental Indentures"). The proposed amendments eliminate substantially all of the restrictive covenants contained in the indentures (other than, among other covenants, the covenants to pay interest and premium, if any, on, and principal of, the Notes when due), certain events of default applicable to the Notes and certain other provisions contained in the indentures and the Notes. In addition, the proposed amendments permit a notice of redemption to Holders whose Notes are to be redeemed to be provided not less than five days before a redemption date instead of not less than 30 days before a redemption date, as previously required under the indentures governing the Notes. These changes will become operative upon the purchase of Notes that were validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) at or prior to the Early Consent Deadline.
The complete terms and conditions of the tender offers and consent solicitations are described in the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement, dated November 27, 2013, and the related Consent and Letter of Transmittal, copies of which may be obtained by contacting Global Bondholder Services Corporation, as Tender Agent and Information Agent, at (866) 470-3800 (U.S. toll-free) or (212) 430-3774 (banks and brokers). The Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement and related Consent and Letter of Transmittal also address certain U.S. federal income tax consequences. Holders should seek their own advice based on their particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.
Questions regarding the tender offers and consent solicitations may be directed to the Company, 5201 Interchange Way, Louisville, Kentucky, Attention: Chief Financial Officer, or by calling: 1-508-778-4421. You may also contact your broker, dealer, commercial bank or trust company or other nominee for assistance.
None of the Company, Global Bondholder Services, as the Tender Agent and Information Agent, or U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee and collateral agent, makes any recommendation as to whether Holders should tender their Notes pursuant to the tender offers or consent to the proposed amendments to the indentures, and no one has been authorized by any of them to make such recommendations. Holders must make their own decisions as to whether to tender Notes and deliver consents, and, if so, the principal amount of Notes to tender.
This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to purchase, a solicitation of an offer to sell nor a solicitation of consents with respect to, any Notes or other securities, nor shall there be any purchase of Notes or solicitation of consents in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or purchase would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. The tender offers and consent solicitations are being made solely by the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement dated November 27, 2013 and the related Consent and Letter of Transmittal. In any jurisdiction where the laws require the tender offers and consent solicitations to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, they will be deemed made on behalf of the Company by one or more registered brokers or dealers under the laws of such jurisdiction. The tender offers and consent solicitations are not being made in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the laws of such jurisdiction.
Statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements involving risks and/or uncertainties. The Company has based forward-looking statements on management's current expectations and assumptions and not on historical facts. Examples of these statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the completion of the tender offers. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements include effects of substantial and increasing regulation and the cost of compliance or failure to comply with such regulations, competition in the tobacco industry, the development, production and commercialization of competitive new products and technologies and strict limitations on advertising and marketing of tobacco products. In providing forward-looking statements, the Company is not undertaking any duty or obligation to update these statements publicly as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Media contact - North Atlantic Trading Company, Inc. Attention: Chief Financial Officer, or by calling: 1-508-778-4421.
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A spectrochemical series is a list of ligands ordered on ligand strength and a list of metal ions based on oxidation number, group and its identity. In crystal field theory, ligands modify the difference in energy between the d orbitals (Δ) called the ligand-field splitting parameter for ligands or the crystal-field splitting parameter, which is mainly reflected in differences in color of similar metal-ligand complexes.
Spectrochemical series of ligands[edit]
A partial spectrochemical series listing of ligands from small Δ to large Δ is given below. (for a table, see the ligand page)
I− < Br− < S2− < SCN− < Cl− < NO3− < N3− < F− < OH− < C2O42− ≈ H2O < NCS− < CH3CN < py (pyridine) < NH3 <en (ethylenediamine) < bipy (2,2'-bipyridine) < phen (1,10-phenanthroline) < NO2− < PPh3 < CN− ≈ CO
Ligands arranged on the left end of this spectrochemical series are generally regarded as weaker ligands and cannot cause forcible pairing of electrons within 3d level and thus form outer orbital octahedral complexes. On the other hand ligands lying at the right end are stronger ligands and form inner orbital octahedral complexes after forcible pairing of electrons within 3d level.
However, keep in mind that "the spectrochemical series is essentially backwards from what it should be for a reasonable prediction based on the assumptions of crystal field theory."[1] This deviation from crystal field theory highlights the weakness of crystal field theory's assumption of purely ionic bonds between metal and ligand.
Spectrochemical series of metals[edit]
The metal ions can also be arranged in order of increasing Δ, and this order is largely independent of the identity of the ligand.[2]
Mn2+ < Ni2+ < Co2+ < Fe2+ < V2+ < Fe3+ < Cr3+ < V3+ < Co3+
In general, it is not possible to say whether a given ligand will exert a strong field or a weak field on a given metal ion. However, when we consider the metal ion, the following two useful trends are observed:
- Δ increases with increasing oxidation number, and
- Δ increases down a group.[2]
See also[edit]
- Zumdahl, Steven S. Chemical Principles Fifth Edition. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2005. Pages 550-551 and 957-964.
- D. F. Shriver and P. W. Atkins Inorganic Chemistry 3rd edition, Oxford University Press, 2001. Pages: 227-236.
- James E. Huheey, Ellen A. Keiter, and Richard L. Keiter Inorganic Chemistry: Principles of Structure and Reactivity 4th edition, HarperCollins College Publishers, 1993. Pages 405-408.


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