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On water, private beach, full amenities, very comfortable. Food prices were too high and they charge a service fee of 10% to every bill which is not the tip.
The lovely staff
construction..would not have stayed if i had been informed..lots of noise at 8am....also fridge did not work...all in all a bad experience
We truly enjoyed the Accra Hotel. The location is great! We were steps away from the boardwalk. There are stores and restaurants in the immediate area. Transportation was 100 steps away. This hotel is very convenient. The housekeeping staff was very efficient. The grounds were well kept. It was truly a good experience. The beach was perfect We didn't care that much for the food and it was a little pricey.
The hotel is located on one of the best beaches in Barbados and there is beach-side food and drink service for guests. We loved hanging out at the swim-up bar in the afternoons and the bartenders are very attentive and knowledgeable. The front desk staff was very helpful with coordinating taxis and tours. The hotel itself is a little run down/outdated. The lounge chairs by the pool are mildewed, the paint at the swim-up bar is chipped/peeling, and the tiles throughout are a bit dated. Also my friend Cari used the spa one day for a facial and said it was good/fair, but she had an entire second day of massage, manicure and pedicure that was cancelled on her without notice. She had asked to just re-schedule the massage for another time/day and instead all of the services were cancelled. When she tried to re-book them, she was told there was no one there to do the services. Not sure if the spa techs are just on call or what? The spa seems to be disorganized and poorly run. Also $70 US for 2 people to eat at the buffet seemed high for the quality.
The location was perfect as a over night stay after our cruise.the front desk was on top of things, right down to making sure we had a taxi at 5:00AM to take us to he airport. Nothinh
The hotel was quite aged. The room the put me in seemed very old. The ac was not working properly and it had a view of the dirt lot next door. When I checked my reservation I realized I'd actually paid for a room with a balcony and this did not have one so I called down to the front desk, they did not seem happy about this call but when someone came back they said they had a room for me. So they put me in a smaller room on the first floor, facing the street, but it did have a working ac and a balcony. Just not what I was expecting for the rate I paid! Everything seemed old, worn down and dingy.
Great amenities and location Staff could be friendlier
The staff was very accommodating. The location was great, they have one of the best beaches on the island in my opinion. I see this hotel becoming a five star hotel within a year once they complete the renovations. There is a nightclub in a walking distance and also a nightclub district within a short taxi ride. The food was good at the the hotel's restaurant as well. There are other close locations to eat as well. I recommend everyone try the fish, egg and cheese sandwich sold at a nice stand located next to the surfing shop.
I recently lost my husband, and this trip was my first solo adventure. The staff at the hotel - everyone - went out of their way to make me comfortable. They called me by name from the first day! They were concerned that I was not on a walk back from the Changing of the Guard (I had gone with friends who knew the way back to the hotel). They were very helpful when my flight times were changed, and I tried to work out all the details. I will certainly recommend your hotel to friends, and I hope to visit Barbados again (and your hotel) next year! I have no complaints!!
I was really impressed with the location. The beach was beautiful and at the time we were there we could always find a great spot to hang out. Additionally, it was close to catch a bus which was our favorite mode of transportation (we took the bus most days since it was only a dollar). The staff was great and gave great suggestions on things to do, restaurants, and directions. We had dinner in the hotel one evening and it was pretty good. I wish they had more of a selection at breakfast.
Barbados is one of the best islands in the Caribbean and the location of the Radisson couldn't be on a more beautiful beach! The staff is very kind and helpful. The price is very reasonable. Highly recommend!
Upon arrival, there was no room for us. The hotel was overbooked, First time experience this, Waited until they sent us off to the Marriott Hotel which was awful. Another 2 hours waited in Marriott lobby with my 12 year old until I was checked in. That's 6.30 p.m. They put us in room where the sheets stinks and cooler above us vibrate the room whole night. I asked to be changed, Marriott said they don't have any more rooms available. Sleepless night for me & my son. The next day, went back Radisson Aquatica, had to wait until after 3.p.m. to be checked in. The staff was really nice, but nice doesn't work when they overbooked their hotel and got us so stressed out, didn't even consider this a vacation. Also my son got stuck in one of the elevators, it was really scary, they had to pull him out between the floors. Radisson promised the reimbursed 1 night stay, please contact them for my refund.
After a long day of travel, we arrived at the hotel and they didn't even have our reservation. We talked to the front desk woman for about 20 mins and finally she gave us a room. Upon checking out the next morning, the front desk guy wanted to charge us more than we had already been charged for the room on the website. I clearly explained to him that we had already pains but he said he needed to charge us. I called kayak and they talked to him and figured things out. I don't feel like I should have to be calling your website to straighten everything out. You should have sent our reservation over and we shouldn't have had a problem. Luckily my phone worked because otherwise I wouldn't have been able to call. This mistake has basically made me not want to ever use your website for anything ever again.
Friendly staff, and clean comfortable room. Only one working elevator, and diminishing towels. Every day, housekeeping would take my used towels and not replace them. By the third day, I had 2 bath towels and no hand towels. Not a big problem, just a minor inconvenience. I'm sure if I had requested them they would have brought them.
My family and I stayed at the Radisson for four nights. It was a memorable experience. Hotel is very clean and the beach beautiful. Staff extremely helpful and friendly. The Bartender, Jermaine did an excellent job with the drinks and he is great eye candy (lol). Our Waiter at breakfast, Selwyn was happy to share information and directions to difference places on the Island as he kept the coffee flowing. Wonderful experience and I am glad we chose Radisson Aquatica Resort. Retel It was a little too quiet for us in the evenings. Maybe a couple of nights per week they should offer some type of entertainment or have a beach party. Enjoyed the breakfast, but a wider variety of items would be nice.
Great access to beach. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Managers Monday evening happy hour provided a chance to meet other guests. Overall a very enjoyable stay. More choice for meals.
Work and renovations all over - dust and noise Work and renovations all over - dust and noise
Really friendly staff, good amenities and nice location
Climate, resort, friednliness:) Balcony and balcony doors were not clean.
They have two resturatants. The Waters Edge is the best restaurant on the island. There other restaurant is possible the worst. You have to request a room that you like. they will try to put you in room that has no view. so just simply request better room and they will review vacancies and put you in wonderful room.This is not a complaint but just heads up.
Pleasant staff, quick and efficient service, nice beach. The restuarant had very ordinary offerings re food...water's edge is deff not as advertised...food very ordinary and appears to be made in advance but the staff very pleasant and good service.
relaxing all rooms close to the beach n staff very helpful need another restaurant that is high end
beautiful grounds, great beach, wonderful room the bed was terrible, way too hard. We were ready to bring our family reunion there until we slept on the the bed.
The beach was perfect - and the staff were very friendly.
Very relaxing, every night they have some events to entertain. Staff are all lovely and kind but not too disturbing. Also it is very clear it cares about environment which is the best thing I see in such a resort island. Bed cover (top duvet and pillow) are not washed ages and smell bad. Hope they can clean it more often.
The hotel is beachfront, nicely laid out, comfy, clean. It does not protect the guests from taxi overcharging - the only country I've been to (and I've been to many) where taxi fare from the airport to the hotel is cheaper than from the hotel to the airport!! Taxi overall is expensive, and there are no cheaper alternatives for families. Ocean waves were all the time too choppy to swim. Hotel could use renovation.
We just returned from a trip to Barbados and thoroughly enjoyed the Bougainvillea Beach Resort. This was our second year visiting the resort and we found the room, service and staff to be excellent. The resort is ideally located near St. Lawrence Gap and has beautiful grounds and views of the ocean.
One receptionist, Katrina, was quite above average. Fast and friendly. For a three hours longer stay in the room on the day of departure I had to pay 75 US dollars. The hotel was not fully booked though!!!
Location was nice for walking to restaurants Would like to have had a coffee maker instead of instant coffee in room. Breakfast menu needs to be improved. Daily buffet would be so nice. the restaurant location is beautiful but underused because of its menu.
The staff were great, helpful and friendly. The breakfast is actually a great value as well, since food in Barbados is generally very expensive. We stayed at Infinity twice, first when we arrived into Barbados, and for our last night. We decided to return to Infinity because after traveling around the entire island, no other hotel offered the same value for the money. For the same price elsewhere, we were staying in shabby rooms located in far to reach places without a car. In comparison, the Infinity is a breath of fresh air. It simply has everything you want/need on your vacation minus the stress or cost. If we ever return to Barbados, my boyfriend and I would use the Infinity as our base for our entire trip. The pool isn't all that, but we didn't even think to use it with the beach just steps from the hotel. It would have been nice if we didn't have to pay for an umbrella on the beach. That really should come with the chairs. Nothing other than that.
I liked how the staff is 100% dedicated to helping you have the greatest vacation. They even got me a rental car at the last minute! Very friendly. The view is absolutely spectactlar. The Wifi leaves something to be desired. It was only availible outside my room (I had to go to my porch) or go down to the pool.
We stayed for 2 weeks. The hotel was much nicer than we had expected. The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. The room was great lots of space to unpack for a 2 week stay. Lovely view and great beach. Thank you Coral Sands
The view from the balcony is to die for!! We stayed on the 3rd floor of this 4-story hotel and had a wonderful view. The location is good if you are looking for something near restaurants and bars that you can walk to, but far enough away to not hear it. Be sure to walk down the beach to Carib Bar & Grill--Great moderately priced casual beachfront restaurant. I only have 3 complaints: 1. They only had 5 beach chairs available (for a hotel with 36 or so rooms, that seemed like a very small amount). 2. All the pillows on the beds smelled like a mildewy towel. I had to smell all of them to find just one that didn't make me gag. But it was hardly something to complain about. 3. No free Internet. The rooms were immaculately clean--huge bath area with double sink and walk-in shower. The hotel staff is very friendly, like all Barbadians we encountered. We loved the full kitchen. Be sure to go the grocery store down the side street from the one on the main street. The one on the main stree...
Beautiful, large beach with chairs provided from the hotel. The room was clean. The airport shuttle was a great and made my travels through the island feel safer. Staff was very friendly and accommodating to any needs The hotel infrastructure could have used a face lift. My bed wasn't comfortable
the staff was awesome! room was very spacious and comfortable, air conditioned worked great. nice beachfront wifi sucked! no elevators. poor water pressure and took forever for hot water
WiFi did not work for the first 5 nights of our stay; the staff only gave us excuses and was not helpful. Finally after pleading and complaining as I required the Internet for work and to monitor emails, they offered us another room, so we had the added inconvenience of having to pack up all of our stuff, move then unpack again. I travel a lot and have been to Barbados a few times before, and this is by far the most unprofessional and unfriendly place we have stayed in. I wonder if its because we are East Indian or Caricom residents that we got this unfair treatment. So... We booked the hotel for nine nights. My mom and wife went first as I had to work for the first 4 nights back home. Before booking I called the hotel and asked about the extra person fee for the room and they advised it was USD 31.44 extra per night. On arriving I was advised that the fee was USD 48.38 per night extra. No problem I paid it. We had to call the front desk to get everything that should have been in the room for an extra guest even though we paid this fee. We got these things (cutlery, extra blankets ect.) at the hotel's convenience. We asked that the twin beds be arranged into King size and for two nights this was not done. The television did not work properly and after making multiple complaints, a technician came and said he would check it. Nothing was done until we changed rooms. When I asked the manager how they intended to compensate us for no Internet and a poor television signal for 7 days before we had to change rooms, also the inconvenience of moving and the untimely service, she said that she would reimburse us 2 nights of the extra person charge (USD 96.00) which I found was insulting but to close the matter and maybe enjoy part of my stay here, I said okay. When I went at the front desk and advised about the reimbursement, the person there reimbursed us for the 5 nights extra person fee which I thought they should have been the least they did, she then called after and mentioned she made a mistake and I have to come and pay the fee AGAIN (I told her it was USD 96.00, BUT she gave me another figure which I thought was the hotel trying to make amends). I had to check my credit card transactions when I got home to ensure I was not overcharged. There are other small things like a charge for changing beach towels, I have never seen that before, and the activities area only advise activities that are provided by the hotel...so many more little annoying things that made this trip annoying!!! It was also my wife's and my 5th Wedding Anniversary, it's so sad that we are spent it there. Coconut Court has ruined what should have been a milestone for a young couple. We had our honeymoon in Barbados, it was amazing, and we have stayed at other hotels in the area and enjoyed ourselves. I travel through the Caribbean for work and have no problems. This was really a disappointing experience. . I will never go back to this hotel
Wonderful, friendly staff. Excellent security. Comfortable rooms. Well maintained beach.
The hotel is great! Loved the beach out back and it was a perfect place for relaxation. The hotel is in a central location for hotel pick ups and not but a few minutes away from Bridgetown. Great food and great location. The hotel has some work to do on the wifi for hotel guests. The internet is slow and unreliable, but there are other places around that have better wifi. The only other thing was that the beds are a tad too firm for my liking but when your tired you will sleep...besides your there to relax on the beach not in the room!
Location beach transport Not enough wi-fi
Beach is excellent, balcony view of ocean was incredible.
The beach views are incredible. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The beach is lovely, with a sandy swimming cove. They also provide you with beach towels, lounge chairs, and a delicious continental breakfast. I love this place and would definitely return.
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Schack Art Center is holding a series of free open studio nights for teens.
The first of these events will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Schack Art Center, 2921 Hoyt Ave. in Everett.
These free events have teens participating in up to four different hands-on art projects under the guidance of local artists who are experts in their crafts.
Refreshments are served and guests also get to watch glass-blowing demonstrations as artists work in Schack's Hot Shop.
All teen nights are held from 6 to 8 p.m. The dates for upcoming teen nights are: March 21, April 25 and May 29.
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At the end of the video, the stars state their mothers' names and Diaz simply says, "My mother, my mommy."
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Scheie syndromeMucopolysaccharidosis type I S; MPS I S
Scheie syndrome is metabolism disease passed down through families in which the body cannot properly break down long chains of sugar molecules called glycosaminoglycans (formerly called mucopolysaccharides).
The syndrome belongs to a group of diseases called mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). Specifically, it is known as MPS I S.
See also:
- MPS I H (Hurler syndrome)
- MPS II, Hunter syndrome
- MPS IV Morquio syndrome
- MPS III (Sanfilippo syndrome)
Persons with Scheie syndrome are missing a substance called lysosomal alpha-L-iduronidase. This substance, called an enzyme, helps break down long chains of sugar molecules called glycosaminoglycans (formerly called mucopolysaccharides). These molecules are found throughout the body, often in mucus and in fluid around the joints.
Without the enzyme, glycosaminoglycans build up. This excess material is stored in body tissues and can damage organs, including the heart. Symptoms can range from mild to severe.
Scheie syndrome is the mildest form of mucopolysaccharidosis type 1. The syndrome is transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait. If both parents carry the defective gene related to this condition, each of their children has a 25% chance of developing the disease.
Symptoms may not appear until age 4 or 5, and may include:
- Broad mouth with full lips
- Claw hands and deformed feet
- Cloudy cornea and progressive loss of vision, resulting in blindness
- Coarsened facial features
- Increased body hair (hirsutism)
- Prognathism
- Stiff joints
Exams and Tests
A physical exam may show signs of:
- Aortic regurgitation
- Hearing loss
- Hernias -- inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia
- Liver swelling
- Prognathism
An eye exam will show cloudy corneas and retinal pigmentation.
Urine tests will be done. Persons with Scheie syndrome have increased amounts of dermatan and heparan sulfate in their urine. See: Urine dermatan sulfate
Other tests may include:
- Blood culture
- Culture of skin fibroblasts
- Echocardiogram
- X-ray of the skeleton
Enzyme replacement therapy for patients with a defect in the enzyme a-L-iduronidase (lauonidase) is now possible. This includes individuals with Scheie syndrome, but also Hurler and Hurler-Scheie syndromes.
Early recognition and treatment of spinal cord compression can prevent permanent nerve damage. Treatment is also given for heart problems caused by leaky valves.
Support Groups
The National MPS Society -- www.mpssociety.org
Outlook (Prognosis)
Scheie syndrome is compatible with an almost normal lifespan. However, some disabilities such as limitation of joints, blindness, or deafness are likely to occur later in life.
- Compression of the spinal cord, which can lead to loss of nerve function
- Extremity deformities
- Hearing loss and deafness
- Problems with the aortic valve
- Vision problems
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of this disorder.
Genetic counseling is recommended for prospective parents with a family history of Scheie syndrome. Counseling is also recommended for families who have a child with Scheie syndrome, to help them understand the condition and possible treatments. Prenatal testing is available.
Wraith JE. Mucopolysaccharidoses and oligosaccharidoses. In: Saudubray J-M, van den Berghe G, Walter JH, eds. Inborn Metabolic Diseases: Diagnosis and Treatment. 5th ed. New York, NY: Springer; 2012:chap 40.
Review Date: 5/7/2013
Reviewed By: Chad Haldeman-Englert, MD, FACMG, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Section on Medical Genetics, Winston-Salem, NC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Bethanne Black, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.


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Kenya is where "going on safari" started. A hundred years or so ago, visitors from all over the world, including Teddy Roosevelt, started travelling to Africa, lured by stories of multitudes of wild animals; there were more than 3 million large mammals in constant movement around East Africa's plains at the time. Today millions of international visitors continue to flock to this East African nation each year. Although humans have made their mark, Kenya still holds onto its pristine wilderness.
But Kenya's tourism industry, the main source of foreign revenue, is very susceptible to perceptions of tourist safety. Tourism declined in the late 1990s following a series of attacks on tourists and the terrorist bombing of the U.S. Embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam in 1998, but the industry has seen a rise in visitor numbers in recent years, with record figures for the first half of 2007 showing a 30% increase. There seems to be no reason to consider Kenya unsafe as a tourist destination. Fingers are crossed that Kenya continues on her stable path and that the tourism industry continues to grow.
Kenya's human history dates back at least six million years. In 2001 the controversial Millennium Man was discovered near Lake Baringo in the northwest. This find and Richard and Mary Leakey's literally ground-breaking discovery of Homo Habilis in the 60s fuel ongoing excavations.
Today there are more than 70 ethnic groups in Kenya that range from the Masai, Samburu, Kikuyu, and Turkana tribes to the Arabs and Indians that settled on the coast and the descendants of the first white settlers in and around Nairobi and the Kenya highlands. In Nairobi, about 40% of the population is Kikuyu—a Bantu people numbering more than 6 million. Islam arrived along the coast in the eighth century, followed in the 15th century by Portuguese explorers and sailors who came looking for the sea route to India. During the rule of Seyyid Said of Oman in the 1830s, German, British, and American merchants established themselves on the coast, and the notorious slave routes were created.
The British created what was then known as British East Africa in the late 1800s. After a much-publicized and often sensationalized struggle by native Kenyans against British rule in the 1950s, known as the Mau Mau era, Kenya finally won independence in 1963.
If there were animal karma some of Kenya's great parks, like the Masai Mara, would be an animal's nirvana, because this is food paradise. It's an abundantly stocked raptor restaurant that offers something for every predator's palate: a hyena hamburger place, a jackal fast-food joint, cheetah takeaways, banquets for bat-eared foxes, breakfast, lunch, and dinner for leopards, feasts for lions, and lush grazing for vegetarians.
Don't be put off by people who say that there are far too many tourists, which sometimes makes you feel like you're in a big zoo. Although the Masai Mara is much more crowded with visitors than neighboring Tanzania's Serengeti, you'll still get a superb year-round game experience, and your safari could be cheaper, too. Kenya has a compact and easily accessible tourist circuit, and the authorities are now limiting visitor numbers in national parks, as they do in South Africa's Kruger Park.
Kenya is not just about big game. It has a gorgeous tropical coastline with white sandy beaches, coral gardens, superb fishing, and snorkeling, diving, and vibey beach resorts. Traditional triangular-sailed dhows still ply their trade providing unforgettable seafood to the surrounding restaurants. You'll discover unique islands with ancient stone Arab buildings, where a donkey is the main means of transport, and where time really does seem to have stood still.


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The pain that kidney stones cause is compared to getting stabbed in the back with a sharp knife, and then twisting it for a few seconds... then repeating it a few times without warning every so often.
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"Hi Joe how did your remedy work ? Thank you is pale. How do you thank someone for taking the knife out of your back and save you from financial ruin. It work like a charm and you made my doc say "are you kidding me?" (I like it when the medical world is at a loss for words.) Thanks from the bottom of my heart. I've spent 20 years helping people, how nice it was to have someone help me. God bless you."
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"Joe, I am a kidney stone maker. I have had kidney stones off & on for the last 25 years. The pain is the worst pain I've ever had. I have had kidney stones fished out, blasted by ultrasonic waves, which still have to be passed, and I have passed several. The doctor X-Rayed me every 6 month, for a while, until I refused to let them inject me with the dye, which I found out I was allergic to. If they did find a stone it was off to the hospital and have it fished out or later blasted, at a cost of thousands of dollars, which my insurance was charged for. My last kidney stone attack, I knew by the familiar pain, was just a few days before Christmas and I knew if I called the doctor I would either be in the hospital or so doped on pain killers I couldn't enjoy the holidays. My Wife got on the internet and found your site & ordered your natural remedy. I was skeptical, but hurt so bad I'd try anything. So my wife went to the store and got the items listed in the remedy and I took them. In about 2 hours the pain had lessened and the next morning I passed a stone, no pain, about the size of a B-B. Then later I passed 2 more about half the size of the 1st one. There were no sharp edges on the stones. Later that night I passed 2 more stones. I had a happy holiday and have not been bothered since. I would recommend your site to anyone who has Kidney stones."
- Larry
"1st experience in 2002 with a stone that moved 1" in 30 days and then soon thereafter requiring a lithotripsy due to the excruciating pain. My 2nd round of stones started in mid-December of 2004. I didn't want to go through the costly Lithotripsy again. X-rays indicated I had a 5-6mm stone about 1/2 way between my right kidney an bladder. The doctors had no suggestions other than lots of fluids. I even asked the Dr. if anything would dissolve the kidney if it had difficulty passing and he indicated "nothing will do that". I tried the remedy on a Wednesday and then again on the following Sunday. The kidney stone passed 1 week later with essentially no pain. I never had to take anything for pain following these procedures. My last lithotripsy cost ~$2400 out of pocket with total expenses around $15,000. I was skeptical as it took longer for my stone to pass yet once it did I was a believer! The stone also was reduced in size (about 1/2 original vs x-ray) and somewhat "smoothed" making it easy to pass."
- Dave Hawley
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The vegetable puree is used to flush out the small, sludge-like kidney stone remnants after it has dissolved. The "sludge" will pass through your urine without pain!The 2 ingredients that you'll need are very easy to get a hold of. Both the beverage and the vegetable can be easily found at your local grocery store for less than US $10. These items are available worldwide.If you are diabetic, you'll be happy to know that my report is safe for you! My remedy does not require drinking any sugar or caffeine! My remedy is also safe for pregnant women!
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Because it's not available anywhere except right here on this website.Doctors and those in the medical community focus on medicine, surgery, and other medical procedures... not natural remedies.Your doctor probably doesn't know about this remedy, because doctors generally don't use natural solutions. They don't even learn about natural remedies in medical school! That is why most doctors are skeptical of home remedies.But even if your doctor knew about this breakthrough remedy... do you think they would tell you about it? Prescribing medication and performing surgery is the lifeblood of their business! They make money when you receive medical treatment in hospitals. They don't make money when you painlessly pass your kidney stones at home!Fact: I've had quite a few customers buy my report after their nurses recommended my remedy, before going through with their surgery!There are a few other "natural remedies" that can be found on the internet, but take heed...WARNING: Don't be fooled by inferior remedies! There are a few other websites out there that promote using herbal remedies or a concoction made up of olive oil to supposedly dissolve your kidney stones. My remedy is better for many reasons.The herbal remedies are quite expensive, and don't always work. And, when you take a pill that contains a bunch of herbs you've never heard of... how do you know they won't cause any side effects? My remedy will not cause any side effects -- you've probably enjoyed these ingredients many times before (but probably not together).Also, concerning the olive oil... do you really want to drink oil straight out of the bottle?You could go spend hours and hours searching for alternative natural remedies if you want to, but for most people, time is valuable. When you order my report, everything will be delivered to you instantly - and you won't need to waste any more time searching the internet for answers. Besides, my report takes you by the hand and shows you, step-by-step, how to dissolve your kidney stones naturally, safely, and without pain.Just imagine how happy you will be when you dissolve your kidney stones and pass them painlessly using my home remedy, instead of going through surgery!I'm glad you've found this website... you've found a natural remedy to get rid of your kidney stones pain free... it could be the answer to your prayers.
Thank you for the opportunity to buy this..."I ordered this information for my husband. He woke one morning with a kidney stone, doubled over in pain. We found this offer on the internet and ordered it. Within 3 hours from the time he woke up, he passed one. He passed 3 all totaled over 2 days. THANK YOU for the opportunity to buy this!!!�Beth & Terry McDonald � Press play below to hear a message from Beth...
My doctor was shocked...�Joe, this was my first and hopefully my last experience with kidney stones. I had severe pain on new years eve and had to go the hospital were they took x-rays. They found a single stone which the doctor measured at 6mm. The next day the urologist scheduled me for surgery the following week. In his opinion I had only a 5 percent chance of passing that size of stone on my own but he did advise me to drink alot of fluids. After 5 days of lots of water the stone moved down from just below the left kidney to the entrance of the bladder but could not pass into my bladder (confirmed by another x-ray).In a last chance effort to avoid surgery I discovered your website and my prayers were answered.Within 12 hours of trying your remedy I could feel the stone pass into my bladder and within a week it passed completely.My doctor was shocked.Joe, I can't thank you enough for saving me the physical and emotional cost of surgery and I know this can help others.Sincerely, Steve�-Steve Strasbaugh, Fort Collins, CO
Within 3 hours my pain was gone...�Hi Joe, I have suffered with kidney stones for 6 months. The pain would hit me when I least suspected it so I had my life and vacations on hold.I had an 8mm stone located just above the bladder on my left side. The pain I experienced was excruciating when an attack came. It felt like I was being stabbed in the back over and over again, along with the burning and sharp pains in my stomach and down my left leg.Aside from having an actual attack, daily life was always with discomfort and fear of when the next big one was coming again. I went to the emergency room one night I couldn't take it anymore and ended up with a $6,800.00 hospital bill. And the kidney stone still remained in me.I don't have health insurance mind you so I can't afford to play Dr.'s games and get no results.Out of desperation I told my wife "I am going on the internet to find a miracle cure." The first thing I came across was your site. We immediately went to the store and got the ingredients.Within 3 hours my pain was gone and I was passing gravel and sludge. I repeated the process 2 days later due to the size of my stone and passed more gravel and sludge with no pain.This is my 4th day living a normal pain free life again and it feels great! This remedy works. I'd like to go stand in front of my urologist's office and tell everybody about your website and get even with him for taking so much of my money paying for a visit.Thank You Joe!!�-Brian Reynolds, Hesperia, CA
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Over 80% Of The People Who Try My Remedy
Get Rid Of Their Kidney Stones...I Hope You're One of the 80%!
Recent statistics gathered from my customers has shown that 80% of my customers have passed their kidney stones using my home remedy.I need to be honest with you and admit that my remedy does not work for 100% of kidney stone sufferers. But the good news is, my remedy does work for the vast majority of those with kidney stones.Why doesn't it work 100% of the time? Because everyone is unique, and everyone with kidney stones has different sizes and types of kidney stones. Most kidney stones (80%) are made of calcium oxalate and are less than 5mm in diameter, but some kidney stones are made up of different materials (examples: uric acid, struvite, cystine, xanthine, or silicate). Also, some kidney stones are simply too large to dissolve using any natural remedy.Fact: 256 of the last 300 people who have used my remedy have passed their kidney stones without pain!So how can you know if you are likely to be in the 80%?
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If My Remedy Doesn't Work For You,You Get A Full Refund!
I have no problem giving you a refund if my remedy doesn't work for you. That's the honest and fair thing for me to do.Here's a recent email conversation that I had with a customer who requested a refund:
Refund Testimonials:�Dear Joe,Thanks for your emails and the prompt refund.I ordered this information/remedy for my 82 year old father. After discussing it with him, he explained that he was afraid to use this remedy because his kidney stone was "too large to pass" according to his physician. They tried "blasting", which did not work; now they are going to surgically remove the stone.�Debbie Eason
�Joe,Thank you very much. What a hassle free and timely refund and response, almost unheard of these days.Thank you for actually following through on what your website says, very refreshing to see.I will save your website link and consult occasionally.�Don Beckers
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You don't need to worry about losing your money if my remedy doesn't work for you. I'm an honest person, and I truly want you to be happy. I have four young boys that I'm trying to raise properly, and I wouldn't be able to sleep at night if I ran an unethical business. You can trust that I will honor your refund request.So, if you do not get the results you were hoping for, simply ask for a refund (by sending an email to [email protected]) and I'll be happy to issue it back to your credit card immediately.I'm sure you're wondering how this has worked for others.
Here's How My Natural Remedy Has Worked For Some Of My Recent Customers:
�My first response after using the remedy was that it did not work.I was mistaken.The pain I've been experiencing this time didn't seem like a kidney stone. However, in the course of ruling out a stone I was told that there were two tiny stones in my left kidney. Pain just waiting to happen. They were noted on a CT.I used the remedy and the following week I had an IVP which not only ruled out a moving stone, it also showed that those little buggers were gone!I am a believer now! I've had many stones over the past 13 years and don't even want to know how much I've spent on tests and pain medication not to mention lost days and misery.Thank you!!!�-Barbara Rooker
�...I was scheduled for a cystiscope the following day, so I figured I had nothing to lose, except the agony I know that follows the procedure.I drank the remedy at 12:45 pm...I laid down and kept drinking water...It actually wasn't until about 10:30 pm that it started to move (the stone was on the right side in the ureter, 5mm in size, the opening to the bladder is only 4 mm, thus the problem).I had a few minutes of slight discomfort, but nothing like what I know it can be. Then the difficulty in urinating passed! I began getting a white mucus that was the stone "melting". The pain and pressure was gone and about 2:30 am I called the hospital to cancel the procedure!!!The next day, I continued to drink water and have had NO PAIN SINCE!I feel great! Thank you!!�-Dawn Iaderosa, Clifton, New Jersey
�It ends up that I had two kidney stones. I tried the remedy twice and I got rid of the smaller stone that was in my left kidney. However, the bigger one is in my right kidney and it is still there. The urologist said it was a 60% chance it would pass and a 40% they would have to do surgery.Update: I went back to the Urologist today and he looked at my IVP results. There is no Kidney Stone!!! The stone I had must have dissolved. He was at a loss for words. Your remedy worked very well. It has saved me a lot of money and it has saved me from being off of work. I did the remedy twice and it seems to have done the trick. Thank you very much!!!�-Bart Richardson, New Jersey
�Hi Joe, The other night I went to outpatient with pain that was unbearable. I had a CT scan and they found 1 stone, 4mm diameter located just above the bladder. The next day I followed your remedy, and, in a couple of hours, the stone passed! I haven't had any further problems. Your remedy worked great!�-Robert Engelbrecht
�Hi Joe: Well I have to say buying your remedy to remove kidney stones was probably the best investment I have ever made! 10 hours after following your steps, the stone passed through.I went to see the doctor 2 days later and the X-ray in fact showed that my system was clear of any kidney stones. I just wish I knew about this remedy before, thanks for having it available!�-Luis Acevedo, Chattanooga, TN
�I had been in significant pain since Monday requiring a visit to the emergency room and was still in enough pain to require medication on Wednesday morning. I did not know if I would be able to go on a long weekend trip that had been planned for weeks.At 10:00 am on Wednesday I started drinking your remedy. The rest of the day was spent running to the bathroom and still required some pain medication for the trip out of town to catch a flight Thursday morning.I arrived at the motel for the evening at about 11:00 pm and went to the restroom. There was a significant number of fiborous looking pieces in the "stream" and I realized the pain was gone. I did not require any more pain medication to sleep all night and I had a wonderful pain free weekend.The stone I had the last time was a uric acid stone and it took 3 trips to the operating room and about $40,000 to get rid of.I was amazed that this remedy worked and it passed in about 12 hours. Thanks!!!�-Brad Sarff
�I followed the remedy exactly as written... Within an hour of finishing it, I stopped experiencing any pain. Although I was unable to find the kidney stone (a few times I did not use a screen) I have previously passed 2 other calcium oxalate stones, but never has one passed with so little pain.I am amazed that it passed this easily!Thanks for saving me so much pain and suffering!!!�-James M. Holt, Groves, Texas
�...A CT scan revealed 2 more stones in my left kidney (the same side all my stones have formed on) and I was supposed to have litroscopy 2 days ago. I decided to research this procedure and its risks, and I inadvertantly came across your method on the internet and thought I had nothing to lose, so I gave it a try!I passed both stones as a gravel sedament, and when I showed up at hospital for another x-ray before my scheduled procedure, they were gone! I was absolutely amazed! (not to mention my skeptical doctor!)The method is absolutely pain free, and so simple to follow, it's almost too good to be true! I am in awe of the fact that more people I know have not heard of this method, and I can't wait to read your report on kidney stone prevention.With three little ones I have no time or patience for another pesky stone!Thank you so much!!!�-Candy Fertig
�Hi Joe, The concept is so deceptively simple, yet so astonishingly powerful. I am impressed.Your remedy has worked fantastically well for me! For the past 36 hours I have been free of pain. Looks like the calculus is completely gone!�-Kedar Nadkarni, India
�I followed your instructions and after the second time of taking your remedy, my stone passed. This really worked for me! Thank you!!!!!�-Doug Powers, Baltimore, Maryland
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As you can see, my remedy has worked great for others! And it can work great for you, too!Imagine how good you will feel after passing your kidney stones painlessly with my remedy! Your testimonial belongs on this page, too!I'm so confident that you'll get rid of your kidney stones pain-free using my home remedy, I am offering you a full money-back guarantee:
The Kidney Stone Removal Report comes with a no-questions-asked, no-hassle, 60 DAY money-back guarantee.
If my remedy doesn't work for you, all you need to do is send me an email within the next 60 days and I'll promptly refund 100% of your purchase price, no questions asked!
That's 60 FULL DAYS to put my remedy to the test - all the risk is on me. I don't think I could be any more fair than that!
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Complications & Risks
Possible food allergies(very rare)
Stone could remain lodged in kidney or ureter and cause serious problems down the road
Pain, hospitalization, infection, complications due to anesthesia and medications, doctor error, death
Immediate download, put the information to use within the hour using grocery store products
Not very - you'll be in pain for a lot longer time than you need to be.
Very inconvenient
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Highly effective.Smoothes razor-sharp edges of the stones and flushes them painlessly over 80% of the time.
Non-treatment hopes it will pass on its own. Sometimes it works, but very painful option.
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|Indians. Fort Belknap irrigation project, transfer of units.
|Public Law 87-237
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to transfer to an association or organization of the landowners whose lands are served by the following units of the Fort Belknap Indian irrigation project all of the right, title, and interest of the United States in the irrigation project works of each unit:
(1) Upper Peoples Creek (Hays) unit, located in township 26 north, ranges 23 and 24 east, P.M.M., about 24 miles south of the Fort Belknap agency headquarters.
(2) Big Warm unit, located along the east boundary of the Fort Belknap Reservation in township 27 north, range 26 east, P.M.M., about 36 airline miles from the Fort Belknap agency headquarters.
(3) Lower Peoples Creek (Ereaux) unit, located in the northeast corner of the Fort Belknap Reservation in townships 30 and 31, range 26 east, P.M.M., about 21 airline miles from the Fort Belknap agency headquarters.
The transferees shall thereafter have sole responsibility for the care, operation, and maintenance of the irrigation works of the units, and the United States shall have no responsibility therefor. The transfer of each unit shall be made in such form and under such conditions as the Secretary deems adequate to protect the interests of each landowner served by the unit, and shall include the rights-of-way for canals, laterals, and the project works that are transferred.
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to cancel all accrued operation and maintenance charges at the time a transfer authorized by section 1 of this Act is made.
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Ted Nugent is demanding justice for the teenager alleged to be involved the bombing of the Boston Marathon. Nugent doesn't parce words in his opinion piece on WND. In his latest column, titled "Time To Stretch Neck Of Jihadist Punk", he yearns for time when justice was swift and the punishment was harsh:
If the bombing, killings and maiming of Bostonians by the two voodoo whack-job jihadists in Boston isn't maddening enough, the next tsunami of insults should drive any American addicted to common sense crazy.
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This exam tests the student's level of theory knowledge and ear training and determines if he/she needs to take an introductory music theory course.
Students may not retake placement exam or take it later than the first semester of matriculation. Students who don't take this test need to register for MUS 102E and MUS 102F.
To prepare for this test, it is recommended that students review:
- Recognition (aural and visual) and writing of key signatures of all major and minor keys in treble and bass clef
- Recognition (aural and visual) and writing of scales, intervals, and triads in root position and inversions in treble and bass clef
- Ability to sight read and play at the keyboard basic music notation in treble and bass clef
- Ability to play at the keyboard and aurally differentiate intervals in one octave, triads (major, minor, augmented, diminished), and scales (major, natural minor, harmonic minor, and melodic minor)
- Ability to take melodic dictation of simple diatonic melodies or rhythmic phrases in binary and ternary meters
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Lynn, Theodore A. Introductory Musicianship. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, 2011.
Ottman, Robert W., and Nancy Rogers. Music for Sight Singing. Boston: Prentice Hall, 2011.


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Geologic Hazards
Based on the geologic record of its past eruptions, pyroclastic flows and debris flows from Mount Shasta probably pose the greatest threats to surrounding communities. Lava flows, the growth of domes, and the blanketing of the surrounding terrain by tephra are thought to pose much lesser threats. The likely nature and scale of each of these hazards is described briefly below, and the section closes with a note on the probability of future eruptions.
These hot, mobile suspensions of rock fragments in volcanic gases and superheated air can sweep down steep slopes at speeds in excess of 100 km/hr (Figure 28). Pyroclastic flows form as tephra-laden eruption columns fall back to earth or as the steep margins of domes and lava flows collapse and disintegrate. Dome growth and collapse have played major roles in each of Mount Shasta's eruptive episodes, and most of the pyroclastic flows that the volcano has produced are the results of this process.
About 9,500 years ago pyroclastic flows swept down from Shastina and its satellite, Black Butte, burning and burying the forests that stood where Weed and Mount Shasta City are today. Radiocarbon dating of charcoal from these forests dates the eruptions at about 9,500 years ago (Miller, 1978). The flow deposits have red (oxidized) tops and contain prismatically-jointed blocks, both of which indicate that they were emplaced at high temperatures (Figure 29). Similar pyroclastic flows from the Hotlum cone have travelled 10 to 20 kilometers down valleys on all sides of the mountain during the past several thousand years, and Miller (1980) estimates that the collapse of a dome high on Mount Shasta during a future eruption could create pyroclastic flows that would overrun low-lying areas up to 30 kilometers from the volcano (Figure 30).
Sudden increases in runoff triggered by the rapid melting of snow and glacial ice or by heavy rains can mobilize large volumes of pyroclastic or glacial debris to produce these fast moving flows. Some debris flows have been initiated by volcanic eruptions, as hot lava or tephra melts the mountain's blanket of snow and ice. Others however, including the August 1997 debris flow in Whitney Creek, are simply the results of climatic fluctuations.
Both hot and cold debris flows have swept down canyons on all sides of Mount Shasta during the past 10,000 years, and some have travelled more than 30 kilometers from the summit. Because they need not be associated with volcanism, debris flow events are expected to occur more frequently -- and perhaps with less warning -- than eruptions. As Miller (1980) states, such flows "... are likely to cover broad areas in [a zone 20 to 30 kilometers from the summit] several times per century." Mapped hazard zones (Figure 31) suggest that towns in drainages on all sides of the mountain may be threatened by future debris flows.
Because the lavas erupted from Mount Shasta are predominantly "pasty" andesites and dacites, flows on the mountain tend to move slowly and travel relatively short distances. These blocky streams and masses of molten rock pose little direct threat to people or movable property. The longest flow on Mount Shasta, for example, is the Military Pass andesite flow which extends 9 km downslope from its vent near the base of the Hotlum dome. This flow formed about 9,000 years ago, early in the most recent eruptive episode (Miller, 1980), and its modest length suggests that even flows erupted from vents low on the mountain's flanks are not likely to reach more than 15 to 20 kilometers from the summit. Perhaps the greatest hazard that both lava flows and domes pose is from the pyroclastic flows that may be formed as a result of their sudden collapse or explosive disintegration.
Historically, Mount Shasta has produced relatively little tephra in comparison to other Cascade volcanoes. Tephras are commonly composed either of pumice (bubbly volcanic glass) or lithic fragments (bits of older, dense lava shattered by explosions) (Figure 32). The Red Banks eruption 9,600 years ago produced one of Mount Shasta's few recent deposits of pumiceous tephra. This tephra was deposited across an area of at least 350 square kilometers on the eastern side of the mountain and has a maximum thickness of about 50 centimeters (Miller, 1980). A smaller deposit of lithic tephra was formed by explosions at or near the Hotlum dome about 200 years ago. This tephra, which looks like fine yellowish-gray sand, is spread widely over Mount Shasta's northeastern flank (Christiansen and others, 1977) and has locally accumulated to thicknesses of at least a meter thick where it has been washed or blown into surface depressions.
Prevailing winds are likely to carry most tephra from future summit eruptions to the east and northeast so that large accumulations probably will not occur in the most densely populated areas on the western and southern flanks of the mountain. However, even a few centimeters of tephra might be enough to close Interstate 5, shut down services in the nearby communities, and disrupt the air traffic that uses Mount Shasta as a navigational landmark (Crandell and Nichols, 1987).
In light of the Mount Shasta volcanic system's nearly 600,000 year eruptive history and the continuing geothermal and seismic activity on and around the mountain today, future eruptions are considered very likely. Although predicting the exact times and natures of volcanic eruptions is notoriously difficult, two techniques are used to estimate the timing of future eruptions. First, the mountain is monitored for physical changes -- such as increased seismicity, uplift, and the emissions of heat and volatiles -- that might be associated with the rise of magma into the shallow crust. Under favorable circumstances such changes may give months to weeks of warning in advance of an eruption. Second, for a longer-term perspective, geologists map and date the mountain's ancient deposits in order to reconstruct its eruptive history. This information can then be used to calculate the average recurrence intervals for various types of events. Perhaps the best way to conclude this summary of Mount Shasta's potential hazards is with a quote from Crandell and Nichols (1987) on the chances of when its next eruption will occur:
|Studies by geologists show that Mount Shasta has erupted 10 or 11 times during the last 3,400 years and at least 3 times in the last 750 years. Mount Shasta does not erupt at regular intervals, but its history suggests that it erupts at an average rate of roughly once per 250 to 300 years. If the behavior of the volcano has not changed, the chance is 1 in 25 to 30 that it will erupt in any one decade and 1 in 3 or 4 that it will erupt within a person's lifetime.
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BALTIMORE (Stockpickr) -- Warren Buffett has been getting a lot of press lately. The billionaire investor has been front and center about the economy in recent weeks, sharing his thoughts on everything from stock prices to the U.S. debt crisis with the media. As investors flock to "buy like Buffett," considerable weight is being put on the Oracle of Omaha's words this summer.
But the interviews only tell part of the story. What Buffett's doing with his own money tells us a lot more.
For the last few weeks, stocks have been dramatically out of synch with fundamentals. It's a theme that I've talked about more than once this summer. For a Graham and Dodd disciple like Buffett, that market tumult has meant more opportunities popping up on the radar. Still, filings show that Buffett and his firm, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B), only initiated or added onto four positions in the most recent quarter. Those four names, plus the Bank of America (BAC) investment, tell us a lot about what this $50 billion Nebraska-native thinks about the market right now.
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Want to buy like Buffett in this market? Here's a more in-depth look at the four names that Berkshire Hathaway added to its portfolio in the latest quarter.
Verisk Analytics
Of the two new positions initiated by Berkshire last quarter, the firm's position in Verisk Analytics (VRSK) was the biggest -- a $72 million buy.
Verisk is a risk data provider for clients in the insurance, mortgage and health care markets, offering access to its databases of everything from 668 million property and casualty insurance claims to 312 million criminal records. It's not just risk data that Verisk provides; more important, the firm provides the tools that enable clients to analyze and interpret that data. That's the more defensible aspect of Verisk's business.
Verisk is a reasonably new addition to the public equity market; the firm went public in October 2009, raising $1.79 billion in one of the most significant IPOs of the year. Since then, shares have appreciated by more than 30%, besting the broad market by a factor of almost two.
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In recent years, Verisk has pushed its data business from serving only insurance clients to include datasets for mortgage, health care and government users. That shift is incredibly attractive for investors right now -- not only does it mean that Verisk has a more diversified client base, it also means that the company is able to grow its high-margin business at a quick pace. It's not surprising that Buffett and company picked up shares of Verisk -- they've already got positions in similar data-driven businesses, such as Moody's (MCO).
Dollar General
Dollar General (DG) is Berkshire's other newly initiated position from the last quarter (the firm's two other buys were position increases). The $12 billion dollar store chain weighs in as the biggest of the group, with a geographic footprint that encompasses 9,400 stores.
While unfamiliar investors might not think that selling products for a dollar is an attractive business, Dollar General has proven immensely successful by doing just that. The firm's net margins rang in at 4.55% in the last quarter, significantly outpacing the 3% margins in the rest of the specialty retail industry.
Economic factors have been a major tailwind for Dollar General. As consumers became more cost sensitive during the depths of 2008's recession, they traded down to Dollar General's stores to shop for everything from groceries to home products and apparel. During the thus-far tenuous recovery, consumers have continued to flock to DG's stores even as competition from Wal-Mart (WMT) -- another Buffett holding -- and other big box stores ramps up.
While Dollar General does carry a sizable amount of leverage on its balance sheet, the firm's free cash flow generation abilities are a redeeming factor for investors. The stock's interest coverage and recession resistance make it look attractive regardless. Warren Buffett's firm took on a $51 million position in Dollar General last quarter.
Buffett isn't alone in liking Dollar General. Other investors in the stock include Steve Mandel's Lone Pine Capital -- Dollar General is one of its top three holdings, comprising 4.2% of the total portfolio -- and Lee Ainslie's Maverick Capital. It was also featured recently as one of five heavily shorted stocks that could get squeezed higher.
It's been an impressive year for shareholders of MasterCard (MA) -- the payment processor has rallied more than 47% so far this year. Buffett and Berkshire are among those happy shareholders, with a $181 million stake in the stock. That position includes the 189,000-share increase that Berkshire made in its MasterCard position last quarter.
MasterCard is a payment card giant with a processing network that comes in second only to standard bearer Visa (V) -- the firm's logo can be found on more than 30% of the world's credit and debit cards. That market share makes the two firms a true duopoly, controlling more than 90% of the payment processing market. That number decreases dramatically when measured by dollar volume of transactions, however -- American Express (AXP), another Berkshire Holding, may be the underdog in terms of cards with its logo, but its affluent customer base generates much more spending (and revenue) per user.
That doesn't necessarily mean that the market is saturated for MasterCard in 2011. The transition to more electronic payments should provide significant opportunities for payment networks, particularly abroad and in emerging markets, where MasterCard is particularly strong. In my view, rising tides are likely to lift all boats in this market -- and MasterCard's lack of credit risk and hefty cash position makes it better situated to ride out any intermediate economic speed bumps.
MasterCard shows up on recent lists of 9 Stocks That Resisted the S&P Downgrade and 10 Best-Performing S&P 500 Stocks of 2011.
Wells Fargo
Despite seeing a $978 million decrease in market value in the last quarter, Buffett has been averaging down his firm's stake in Wells Fargo (WFC), adding 9.7 million shares onto his mammoth $9.9 billion position in the bank. That's a very strong bet, even for Buffett -- at current values, his stake in Wells Fargo represents a full 19% of Berkshire Hathaway's total portfolio.
If Buffett's bet on Wells is aggressive, it's at least understandable. Wells Fargo emerged from the financial crisis as the best-in-breed of the big banks, thanks not only to stricter underwriting standards than exuberant peers, but also thanks to a continual focus on building its deposit base. Put simply, while other banks were busy putting all of their efforts (and balance sheets) in the capital markets, Wells Fargo was busy being a retail and commercial bank. Today, WFC holds $1.26 trillion in assets, thanks in large part to the acquisition of Wachovia at bargain bin prices at the end of 2008.
Wells Fargo hasn't been immune to the beating that financials have taken in 2011 -- that's evident in Buffett's near billion-dollar loss in this stock last quarter. Even so, long-term value does certainly exist in WFC's cheap sources of capital, materially lower delinquency rates, and bargain share prices.
Wells Fargo, which shows up on a recent list of 10 Banks Growing Business Lonas, is also one of the top holdings of John Paulson and shows up in David Tepper's Appaloosa Management portfolio.
Bank of America
I can't bring up Buffett's bets on financial firms without at least mentioning his high-profile investment in Bank of America (BAC). Last month, news hit that Berkshire Hathaway was investing $5 billion in preferred shares and warrants in Bank of America. The bank had been under substantial pressure from market participants, sliding nearly 40% on the month as speculation whirled that BofA would need to raise substantial capital to stay solvent.
For the big banks, perception is everything, and strength in the market means that capital can be raised cheaply and quickly. Even if BofA didn't need the cash, the infusion was a high profile thumbs up from the world's most influential investor.
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And for Buffett, it was a sweetheart deal. His preferred shares pay out distributions of $300 million a year -- and his warrants means that he won't miss out on price appreciation in the bank's common shares. Even though the preferred investment in Bank of America doesn't carry the same risks as a common stock purchase (despite the name, it's more of a fixed-income bet than an equity bet), it does mean that Buffett has faith in BofA's ability to stay afloat.
For stock performance, though, the Oracle of Omaha is placing his bigger stakes on Wells Fargo.
To see the rest of Warren Buffett's plays -- including a complete list of which stocks he added or sold off, check out the Warren Buffett Portfolio on Stockpickr.
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Complicated or serious cases may need supportive care or treatment in a hospital intensive care unit (ICU).
The outlook is generally good. However, a complicated case can be life threatening if it is not treated promptly.
Contact your health care provider if you have any symptoms of, or risk factors for, leptospirosis.
Avoid areas of stagnant water, especially in tropical climates. If you are exposed to a high risk area, taking doxycycline or amoxicillin may decrease your risk of developing this disease.
Ko AI. Leptospirosis. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 331.
Levett PN, Haake DA. Leptospira species (leptospirosis). In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 240.
World Health Organization, International Leptospirosis Society. Human leptospirosis guidance for diagnosis, surveillance, and control, 2003.
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Williston woman, 28, dies in Levy crash
Published: Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 5:27 p.m.
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A 28-year-old Williston woman died during a single-car crash while traveling on County Road 323 in Levy County Saturday night.
Teresa Elmarie Childs veered onto the grassy shoulder while headed southbound on the road also known as NE 200 Ave. around 11 p.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Childs was alone in a 1996 Pontiac when the crash occurred.
Childs' vehicle rotated counterclockwise as it drove onto the western shoulder and then skidded back across the pavement. Then the Pontiac drove onto the eastern shoulder, flipped over and struck a wire fence and tree. Childs was thrown from the vehicle, suffering fatal injuries. Authorities reported that Childs was not wearing a seatbelt.
A passing motorist reported the incident to the Levy County Sheriff's Office. The Levy County Sheriff's Office, Levy County Emergency Medical Services and Williston Fire Department responded to the scene.
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'Novotny is currently third on the Amerks with 27 points (10+17) in 36 games. He is in his fourth season with Rochester and has played in 188 American Hockey League games. He could make his NHL debut this week. Last season, the native of Pelhrimov, Czech Republic, set career-highs in games played (61), goals (5), assists (20) and points (25). The 22 year old was the Buffalo Sabres' first-round selection (22nd overall) in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.'
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Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker doesn't want bicyclists riding in the dark without lights so he's giving away bike lights.
On Tuesday from 5-6:30 p.m. the city, in partnership with Bike Utah and SaltCycle, will provide lights to cyclists who aren't properly equipped. The giveaways are planned along popular routes, although no specific locations have been identified.
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State law mandates that bicycles on roadways must be equipped with a white headlight, red taillight or reflector and side reflectors when riding a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
In Utah, most bicycle-motor vehicle crashes occur between 4 p.m. and midnight, according to Quinn-Hurst.
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Bloomberg: Interpretation of Constitution will 'have to change' following Boston bombings
(Billy Hallowell) New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg believes that the Boston Marathon bombings have created a unique scenario — one in which traditional interpretations of the U.S. Constitution must change. Rather than shying away from cameras and other security mechanisms that some view as infringements upon individual privacy, the politician claims that the most recent attack calls for a new paradigm.
As for those who fear government intrusion and express serious concerns about how these technologies and other policies could impede privacy, Bloomberg is sympathetic — but only to a point.
"The people who are worried about privacy have a legitimate worry, but we live in a complex world where you're going to have to have a level of security greater than you did back in the olden days, if you will," Bloomberg said during a press conference on Monday. "And our laws and our interpretation of the Constitution, I think, have to change."
He went on to note that we live in a dangerous world and that there are some who wish to take away Americans' freedoms, the Observer's Politicker reports. But in order to protect these sentiments, Bloomberg argued that more intensive security is necessary.
"We have to understand that in the world going forward, we're going to have more cameras and that kind of stuff. That's good in some sense, but it's different from what we are used to," he continued.


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University launches 'Beat Hunger' campaign Nov. 10-12
The University of South Carolina will fight hunger one can at a time Nov. 10 – 12 as it rallies the campus and greater Columbia community to help collect cans for Harvest Hope Food Bank and set a Guinness world record.
"Beat Hunger" will feature a series of events, all aimed at fighting hunger, with most of them providing ways to contribute canned goods. This is the first campus-wide drive; previous efforts were done by individual organizations.
"As the current economic downturn lengthens, more and more Midlands individuals and families across the economic spectrum are slipping below the poverty level, and there is an increased demand for food throughout our 20-county service area," said Denise Holland, chief executive officer of Harvest Hope Food Bank. "We are experiencing a 100-percent increase in demand for food over last year and are counting on the generosity and support of everyone in the community who has the means to pitch in and help their neighbors."
The public is invited to bring canned food items to the Russell House University Union from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Nov. 10 - 11 and from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Nov. 12, where they will help stuff a university bus parked on Greene Street.
Also outside of Russell House on Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will be the Healthy Carolina Farmers Market. Shoppers are encouraged to bring canned items for donation and buy an array of fresh fall produce and breads, honey and soaps, locally produced coffee and boiled peanuts, local cheese and lamb (bring coolers), and order Thanksgiving turkeys from Doko Farms. To further showcase the university's sustainability efforts, there will be a display and demonstration of the future of alternative-fuel vehicles at the university.
"Our students are increasingly concerned about being good stewards of the community," said Dr. Dennis Pruitt, vice president for student affairs and vice provost for academic support. "They donate hundreds of thousands of service hours to area organizations; make it a point to shop locally, supporting farmers, artisans and other businesspeople; and champion the university's efforts in green building and sustainability. The 'Beat Hunger' drive will further direct the campus' focus toward good community and environmental citizenship, and it will be a catalyst for future efforts."
At 1:30 p.m. Nov. 12, the "stuffed" bus will be weighed to determine whether the bus weighs more than 388,381 pounds, the current Guinness record for largest food drive by a non-charitable organization in a 24-hour period (multiple locations).
In addition to the events above, students, faculty and staff also will have opportunity to donate canned goods through the dining facilities, residence halls and the Greek Village, as well as raise money for Harvest Hope. During the final hours of canned-good collection, Carolina Dining will host a "Beat Hunger/Beat Florida" pep rally for the campus community from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Nov. 12 in front of Russell House University Union.
"The university is responding to the growing need in the Columbia area during tough economic times with a campus-wide appeal for non-perishable food items as part of the 'Beat Hunger' food drive," said Mike Schreffies, resident district manager for Carolina Dining. "To aid in the effort, Carolina Dining is incorporating our Helping Hands Across America, a program created and sponsored by Sodexo, and all the cash proceeds will go directly to Harvest Hope."
For details on the University of South Carolina's "Beat Hunger One Can at A Time" campaign, visit the Web site: www.saeu.sc.edu/cec/beathunger.
"Beat Hunger"
- What: Campus-wide food drive to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank
- When: Nov. 10 - 12
- Where: Bus to be filled with food to be located on Greene Street outside Russell House University Union


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F-1 And J-1 Student Program Extension Procedures
A student is eligible for a program extension if it is established that the delay in completing the program requirements has been caused by a compelling academic reason (such as changes in major field of study, research topic or unexpected research problems) or documented medical reasons.
When is a program extension necessary?
The end date listed on either Form I-20 or DS-2019 is considered the "expiration" date of your immigration status. If you do not apply for a program extension and you remain in the U.S., you will be considered to be in violation of your immigration status.
How to apply
Submit the following documentation to OIS at least 30 to 60 days prior to the expiration of your status:
The following is a summary of account types we do accept: All summary of account statements must be valid no later than six months upon receipt and must be signed and/or stamped by a bank official.
The following is a summary of account types we do not accept:
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Sample Advisor Letter for a Program Extension
(The letter must be on department letterhead.)
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TO: Office of International Services
1 University Parkway, GMT 168
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I am writing to recommend a program extension for (Student). (Student) is a student in the (Department) department pursuing
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(Student) will require additional time to complete her/his program of study.
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With 54-units across Florida, Georgia, New York, Pennsylvania and Illinois, Miller's Ale House (www.millersalehouse.com) seeks to differentiate itself in the crowded casual dining market by offering a mix of proprietary items across the entire chain, coupled with specials menus that are unique to each location. This combination offers patrons who travel from city to city both the familiarity of favorite items, and the chance to try local cuisine. For its information technology needs, then, Miller's Ale House required strong centralized admin-istration, coupled with flexibility and unit-level customization capabilities. When it came time to seek a new POS solution, Glenn Brown, information technology director of Miller's Ale House, was also looking for a system capable of handling high-volume operations.
"Prior to seeking a new POS solution, the company used a software solution that had a lot of legacy code and features that included a lot of moving parts that were baggage," notes Brown. "The previous POS application didn't have above-store reporting or centralized management integrated into it, and when we were looking at PCI compliance it would have forced us to do another upgrade to accommodate the necessary changes." At that point the company decided to look for alternatives, and the EverServ TSR from PAR (www.partech.com) made the short list of possible solutions.
About a year and a half ago, Miller's Ale House began upgrading the POS hardware in its stores to PAR EverServ 6000 terminals and all new locations are now installed with terminals running EverServ TSR software. "We like the design of EverServ 6000 and we have been very pleased with the reliability of the terminals," notes Brown.
The POS solution provides chain operators with an integrated approach to every aspect of guest service. "It's very intuitive for the employees and it is easy to customize the screens," says Brown. "EverServ TSR makes it easy for employees to do the main functions we need from a POS, as well as things like split checks and discounts."
EverServ TSR also offers benefits for Miller's above-store executives and its IT staff. EverServ provides Miller's with access to its own data via a SQL database. The solution's architecture is built on a single server stack that allows the company to use the same software from the store level up through the entire enterprise. "We like that it is all written in Java and platform-independent," reveals Brown. "For example, if some day we decided to push hard on using Linux, we would not be locked-in, in terms of either hardware or software."
Another benefit Brown credits to EverServ TSR's use of Java is improved memory management. "We had had issues of 'memory leaks' with other POS systems, where some small part of the code was using up a lot of memory," he explains. "If the system wasn't rebooted over a certain number of days and we didn't do a restart of the entire system, it would crash. Because EverServ TSR is written in Java, we don't have memory management issues."
Improved Centralized Management and Reporting
The biggest plus has been the solution's centralized management, explains Brown. "EverServ TSR gives us the ability to standardize and re-use menu items and rules across the enterprise. We can now put all of the chain's employees, from all our locations, into one single set. The ability to program centrally and then push things down to the unit level has been a big win for us."
Miller's Ale House has integrated the EverServ TSR solution with its accounting system and above-store food costing programs, and in the past year worked with PAR to incorporate the QSR Automations (www.qsrautomations.com) kitchen video system. Brown has noticed an improvement in the company's ability to move information up the corporate chain of command and to make it available to those who need it. "The ability to see reports through a Web interface is good for us," says Brown. "More visibility into store-level reporting by our regional managers and the corporate offices has been a big help."
The reports themselves can be quite granular, thanks to customization work that Brown did in conjunction with PAR. "I can get per-employee information on things as specific as the cost of discounts or the menu mix," explains Brown. "The store-level managers only see the tabs and functions that they need for their role, which simplifies the interface and the business process
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