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I had Botox injections 2 days ago. I wasn't given post-care instructions. Immediately after the treatment (half an hour after) I had a massage, where I lay down for 2 hours. My face was NOT massaged. Two days later, I still have bumps (like mosquito bites) in each of the places where Botox was injected into my forehead. I now realize that some doctors recommend their patients not to lie down for 6 hours after. Will this effect go away soon? Did I do something wrong?
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Can I lie down after Botox injections?
Yes, of course you can lay down, roll over or whatever else you want. I have injected Botox for over 20 years and am always amazed at the nonsensical instructions often given to Botox patients elsewhere. Botox is injected as a solution that's rapidly absorbed by the tissues into which it's injected. The solution isn't capable of moving around, so there's no need to avoid any positions or movements IMO. I always massage the injected Botox solution into the desired location (target area) immediately after it's injected.
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I personally don't think it make any difference.
Ten years ago I told my patients not to lie down and to move their muscles for the first day after Botox. Over the past 6 years I have not given my patients these instructions. I see no difference in efficacy or side effects, so at present, I don't think it's a big deal if you lie down or not after Botox.
Botox and Post-Treatment Position?
No, I do not think you did anything wrong. Botox should be injected directly into the muscles involved; is hard to imagine (even theoretically) that position change after the treatment will make a difference. I doubt that you will see any difference in the efficacy of the treatment you have received.
Best wishes.
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Whether or not the patient follows these recommendations is an individual choice. However, if we are able to make suggestions to help maximize the financial investment of the treatment and maintain good outcomes, then it seems like a very small inconvenience.
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Laying down and post-care with Botox
Generally speaking we advise moving/using your muscles in the first 1 hour, and not laying down for 4 hours or rubbing the area for 4 hours. That said, I know of many patients in whom this message was not followed and they didn't seem to have any ill effects. Although there is not much scientific evidence to support the counselling we give for post-Botox, there is enough theoretical benefits that we still encourage it.
Lying Down After Botox
While our practice doesn't recommend lying down directly after a Botox treatment for about four hours (just in case), there isn't any comprehensive information on this subject. Someone from my office has a story, however. A patient from another practice decided to get a massage immediately after she got her Botox treatment. She placed her head face-down on the head rest, which applied pressure to the forehead for about an hour. As a result, her Botox was not evenly distributed and she returned a week later for a touch-up.
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In my practice I always advise my patients to not lie down or massage there face for up to 4 hours after Botox injections. Massaging the face or lying down may result in the Botox to shift to other areas of the face. The bumps like mosquito bites you are having are from the needle injections and should go away in the next few days.
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There have been no studies that investigated the positional changes after Botox and studied the number of hours after which it is safe to do normal activity. This has been a theoretically-based recommendation to minimize the chance of the Botox moving to the adjacent area and affecting muscles that shouldn't be treated. We recommend not to lie down flat (on the back or stomach) or to bend over at the waist for four hours after Botox, but again, this has not been proven to be a problem if those restrictions were not followed by the patient. Possibly the bumps might be more noticable because you increased the blood pressure in the head when lying down but this should go away quickly.
Lying down after Botox
I could not agree with Dr. Palmer more. There are so many ridiculous instructions given to patients post Botox and injectables. The truth is that your body is going to absorb it the same way whether you lay down, stand up, or do a headstand for three hours. You didn't do anything wrong by getting a massage. Any bumps you had should have resolved after a few days; it was probably a tiny bit of swelling at the injection sites only.
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Prince of Peace UMC youth traveled to Nashville, Tennessee from July 17-July 22. Nashville, fondly called "Music City," is known as a dream destination for many aspiring musicians and entertainers hoping to make it big in the business. As the second largest city in Tennessee and also home to icons such as the Grand Ole Opry, this is a place where traditional southern country simplicity meets urban culture. But in the shadow of fame and the stage's bright lights, this city struggles with problems of poverty, homelessness and racial tensions. In a community where many hope their dreams will come true, others have a hard time making ends meet. During the week of our youth mission trip our young people and youth leaders partnered with local organizations to meet ongoing needs in the community by serving at a food shelf, clothing distribution center, soup kitchen, children's program, and elderly care facilities.
Participants from our Youth Mission Team 2016 will share with us their life-changing experiences from Nashville on Sunday, August 14 during our regular 9:30 am worship service. They will speak about what they saw, heard and how they felt the presence of God during their mission trip.
All are welcome. Prince of Peace is located at the corner of Arlington Heights Road and Devon Avenue in Elk Grove Village.
Prince of Peace welcoming statement: Believing in God's inclusive love, we welcome all into full participation in the congregation, regardless of age, ability, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, faith background, family configuration, or socioeconomic status.
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Packers pummel BearsSep 14, 2012 - 6:23 AM Green Bay, WI (Sports Network) - Aaron Rogers threw for 219 yards and a score, punter Tim Masthay added a 27-yard touchdown pass and the Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears, 23-10, on Thursday in an NFC North showdown at Lambeau Field.
Rogers completed 23-of-32 passes with an interception and a 26-yard, fourth- quarter touchdown pass to Donald Driver as the Packers (1-1) bounced back from a 30-22 season-opening home loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Cedric Benson rushed for 81 yards on 20 carries in the win and Masthay hit Tom Crabtree with a shovel pass to successfully convert a fake field goal attempt in the second quarter.
The Bears scored 41 points in a season-opening win over the Colts, but were largely held in check on Thursday.
Jay Cutler completed just 11-of-27 passes for 126 yards with a touchdown and four interceptions and was sacked seven times -- 3 1/2 by Clay Matthews.
"I care about winning," said Cutler, who appeared agitated with his offensive line during the game. "I'm not just doing this for my health. If they want somebody that doesn't care, they can get somebody else."
Offseason acquisition Brandon Marshall, who had 119 yards and a touchdown on nine receptions in Week 1, didn't make a catch until the fourth quarter and finished with two grabs for 24 yards.
Matt Forte had 31 yards on seven carries for the Bears (1-1) before departing in the third quarter with an apparent ankle injury.
The Bears gained more yards on their opening drive of the third quarter (53) than they did in entire opening half (47). But they had to settle for Robbie Gould's field goal when Marshall dropped a pass in the end zone on third down.
The 45-yard kick, which cut the Bears' deficit to 13-3, marked the only scoring of the third quarter.
Green Bay followed with a three-and-out, but Cutler was intercepted by Charles Woodson near midfield on Chicago's next touch.
Near the end of the quarter, the Packers moved into Bears territory before Charles Tillman stripped Jermichael Finley and jumped on the loose ball. Again Cutler & Co. couldn't take advantage, as Devin Hester dropped a third down pass to halt their possession.
Randall Cobb returned the resulting punt 16 yards to set up a short Packers drive, which was capped by Mason Crosby's 54-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter.
On the Bears' next play from scrimmage, Cutler underthrew a deep pass to Marshall and Tramon Williams came down with his second interception of the game. Rogers took the ensuing snap and fired a bullet to Driver in the end zone for a 23-3 advantage.
Marshall's first catch came midway through the fourth quarter after Tim Jennings picked off Rogers. Two plays after finding Marshall, Cutler hit Kellen Davis in the middle of the end zone with 6:49 to play.
The Bears got the ball back with 4:09 left but Cutler was sacked on consecutive plays -- by Jerel Worthy and Matthews -- and then was intercepted by a diving Jerron McMillia to effectively end the game.
Benson concluded a lackluster first quarter with a seven-yard run into Chicago territory. Two plays later, Rodgers' 3rd-down pass fell incomplete, but a Green Bay challenge resulted in a Bears' penalty for too many players on the field. The infraction extended the drive and Crosby made a 48-yard field goal moments later for a 3-0 lead.
Chicago's next possession was stymied by an unnecessary roughness penalty on tackle Gabe Carimi and Matthews' sack, resulting in a punt.
Cobb had a 20-yard reception on the Packers' ensuing march before ripping off a 28-yard run to the Bears' 11-yard line. A pair of sacks -- by Julius Peppers and Henry Melton -- and an incomplete pass brought on the field goal unit, but a kick was not in the script.
Instead, punter and holder Masthay took the snap and shoveled the ball to Crabtree, who cruised past an unsuspecting Chicago defense and into the end zone for a 27-yard touchdown.
"We've been working on that play for two or three years and we were looking for a certain look from the Bears," said Packers coach Mike McCarthy. "They gave it to us and it was great execution on our players' part.
"I was trying to send a message when I made the call. I thought it really lifted our sideline up and our defense just kept going. It was a big play in the game."
Williams halted Chicago's next drive when he intercepted Cutler near midfield with 1:07 left in the second quarter. The turnover led to Crosby's 35-yarder and a 13-0 Green Bay lead at the half.
Game Notes
Green Bay wide receiver Greg Jennings did not play due to a groin injury ... The Bears have lost five straight visits to Lambeau Field since a 27-20 victory on Oct. 7, 2007 ... The Bears' 41 points in Week 1 marked their highest scoring output in a season-opening contest since a 41-31 triumph over Cleveland in 1986 ... his is the longest and most extensively played series in NFL history, dating back to 1921. Chicago leads the series, 91-84-6.
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Bears 3, Packers 23 4th - 11:17Sep 13 11:02 PM
- Green Bay Touchdown - Aaron Rodgers pass to Donald Driver for 26 yards.
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- Green Bay Field Goal - 54-yarder by Mason Crosby.
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South Americans do not mess around when it comes to soccer, er, futbol. The beautiful game is so important to society there that it's practically a basic right to be able to tune in for important games. Which might be why Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos officially declared Friday afternoon starting at 1 p.m. a civic holiday, RCN Radio reports.
He urged citizens to use the time "to enjoy and support the [Colombian] team from their homes or places where they want to watch the game." However, in order for all citizens, and not just federal employees, to get the time off, the president is depending on each city's mayor to make his or her own decree. Even then, though, private companies do not have to comply. But hey, it's the thought that counts, right?
But the declaration is most likely more than just about fun. The call for a holiday might also be rooted in safety concerns. The Hollywood Reporter writes:
"The move is … aiming to prevent mass celebrations that could lead to riots since the celebrations for Colombia's first World Cup win over Greece on June 14 resulted in at least 10 people dead and triggered government reactions across the country, ranging from curfews for minors to alcohol prohibition."
As for Santos, he doesn't plan to be in Colombia for the game. He said instead that he would be flying to Fortaleza on Friday morning to attend the match between Colombia and Brazil and would "come back on the same day, after we win." He did not say what his return plans would be if Brazil wins…


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Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Employers Cut 742,000 In March
Private sector employers cut 742,000 positions in March, according to a report released this morning from ADP Employer Services, a major provider of payroll services, as the economy continued to sputter. According to the ADP National Employment Report, total employment in the U.S. dropped by 742,000, with losses totaling 284,000 jobs for small business with less than 49 employees, 330,000 of those to medium businesses with 50-499 employees, and 128,000 for large businesses with more than 499 employees. The data is based on from payroll data from ADP, which said the data was derived from nearly 24 million U.S. employees and 400,000 payrolls.


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Welcome to the HPRC Blog. We've got lots of information here, from quick tips to in-depth posts about detailed human performance optimization topics.
HPRC Fitness Arena: Nutrition
While there has been some discussion about whether adults should drink milk, most reliable scientific evidence shows that drinking milk offers many benefits. There are some important facts to consider when deciding whether to include milk in your meal plan.
- Milk contains calcium, vitamin D, and potassium. Most Americans don't consume enough of these 3 essential nutrients, especially those who don't drink milk. These all-important nutrients are necessary for bone growth, most of which takes place by the age of 18. However, they're also needed to maintain bone as you age.
- It's low-calorie! If your goal is weight maintenance or weight loss, fat-free (skim) and no-added-sugar flavored choices contain relatively few calories. And they're rich in nutrients.
- Digestion problems? If you're lactose intolerant, lactose-free milk and fortified soy milk are great alternatives.
- Chocolate milk makes an excellent post-workout beverage. It helps with refueling because it contains protein to rebuild muscles and carbohydrates to replenish energy stores.
The jury's still out on whether milk-fat content matters, so follow the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommendations on consuming low-fat and/or fat-free choices. And stay within the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans' recommendations for 3 daily servings of low-fat or fat-free dairy foods for anyone 9 and older. If you like milk, keep drinking it.
Your children and adolescents could benefit in many ways if your family eats at least 3 meals a week together. Dinnertime usually works best with family schedules, but other mealtimes work as well. Keep the following in mind when you sit down together at your next meal.
- Children and adolescents eat healthier. When kids eat with their families, they usually consume more fruits and vegetables. Kids also take in more fiber, calcium, and iron. And they drink fewer sodas and eat less saturated fats.
- Healthy habits have staying power. Adolescents who share in more family meals tend to eat healthier after they leave the nest, so this tradition can have lasting importance.
- Eating and talking together enables parents to tune into their kids' needs. You might learn valuable information about your children's friends, school, and interests—heading off any potential problems. They could also learn your thoughts on current events, healthy behaviors, and what matters to your family.
Sometimes parents feel that the task of putting meals together is too cumbersome. Meals can be quick and simple. They don't have to be organic, costly, or even perfect. Simply being together around a shared table and eating a nutritious meal can do wonders for a family. Want a bit of encouragement? The majority of teens actually enjoy eating dinner at home with their families!
Knowing what to order in a restaurant or dining hall can be challenging when you're trying to eat healthy on a budget. But there are ways to eat right and save money too.
- Check out the prices! Higher-priced entrées usually appear in the top right of a restaurant menu or menu board because that's where your eyes tend to look first. You might want to think twice before placing your order.
- Look for deals. Higher-priced entrées are sometimes mixed with other offerings where you might overlook their prices. So make sure to check out what else is on the menu and compare prices. You might feel good about selecting something lower in price, even if it's more than you'd usually spend. Choose wisely.
- Avoid the urge to splurge. Menus with red typeface and mouthwatering descriptions increase your appetite. Heading out for a fun night with friends? You could be tempted to spend more or order more food, which can leave you seeing red too. Sticking to your budget saves calories and dollars. Examine the menu carefully for tasty, healthy options.
- Ordering in the dining hall or galley? Learn more about fueling up with the right foods to optimize your performance using the Department of Defense's (DoD) Go for Green® nutrition program.
Armed with this new intel, you can look forward to your next meal out without buyer's remorse!
Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Eating cereal with milk, for example, nourishes your body with potassium, calcium, and vitamin D. Since 50% of all milk is consumed during breakfast, you might fall behind nutritionally if you skip your morning serving.
Studies show that breakfast eaters often weigh less and feel less hungry later in the day than those who skip breakfast. They often have improved concentration, problem-solving abilities, and hand-eye coordination too. If you're an endurance athlete, fuel up at breakfast for peak performance.
Aim for a well-balanced meal by including any 3 of the following: grains, dairy, protein, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats. Read more...
Are you including plenty of iron-rich foods in your eating plan? If you tire easily, have trouble concentrating, or experience shortness of breath, you might not be getting enough iron. It's an essential nutrient that helps carry oxygen throughout your body, and it's especially important if you engage in daily exercise.
Anyone's at risk for iron deficiency, so be sure to eat a variety of iron-rich foods. Otherwise, your physical and mental performance could suffer. Check out HPRC's new postcard on how to eat to succeed in your training envIRONment for more information. If you're eating well, but still lacking energy, be sure to talk with your doctor.
Since the number one killer of men and women in the U.S. is heart disease, it's important to know your cholesterol numbers. Cholesterol, an important substance made by your liver, forms cell structures, produces hormones, and helps with digestion. Here are the cholesterol numbers to know:
- Good, or high-density lipoprotein (HDL), cholesterol helps prevent fat and cholesterol from clogging your arteries. Know your HDL: Think H for healthy! A healthy number is greater than 60 mg/dL.
- Bad, or low-density lipoprotein (LDL), cholesterol can cause cholesterol buildup and block your arteries. Know your LDL: Think L for lousy! A healthy number is less than 100 mg/dL.
- Your total cholesterol score should be less than 200 mg/dL.
Starting at age 20, get your cholesterol checked every 5 years. Doctors use these numbers along with your age, blood pressure, and weight to help you manage your cardiac health. Smoking, diabetes, and heredity play important roles too.
There are ways to manage your cholesterol and heart health! Regular physical activity can lower LDL and raise HDL. A diet low in saturated fats can help as well, so make sure to check out the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
What's the secret to shopping smarter and saving money at the grocery store? You want to choose healthy foods and eat well, but you're noticing that too many of your hard-earned food dollars seem to vanish. Stores are setup to help you spend your money! You need to be as shrewd as detectives when you shop.
There are no legal ways around paying taxes, but try these 9 money-saving strategies when food shopping. You just might find more dollars in your wallet at the end of the month! Read more...
March is National Nutrition Month® and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is encouraging everyone to enjoy different food traditions and celebrate the role that food brings to their lives. This year's theme, "Savor the Flavor of Eating Right," points out that the how, where, when, and why are just as important as what you eat. Making sure to enjoy the sights, sounds, memories, and interactions associated with eating are essential. Slowing down and taking time to appreciate the positive emotions that accompany mealtime are also important steps to developing a sustainable healthy-eating plan. Developing an eating pattern that includes nutritious and flavorful foods is the best way to savor the flavor of eating!
Every March, the Academy sponsors its month-long nutrition education campaign to share its message that improving overall well-being requires a lifelong commitment to healthful lifestyle behaviors, including nutritious eating practices and regular physical activity. Be sure to visit the Academy's website and check out its resources on food, health, fitness, and more.
March is National Nutrition Month, a good reminder to eat healthfully and choose the best foods to fuel our bodies. This year's theme is "Savor the Flavor of Eating Right," which isn't something we can often say about dietary supplements that come in the forms of pills and powders. If you're looking for a supplement to lose weight, build muscle, or enhance your performance, HPRC always recommends choosing nutrient-rich foods first. They taste better and are better for you. Use the Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS) "Real Food" poster to see what foods can help you meet your goals.
If you're still considering dietary supplements, be sure to visit OPSS where you'll find answers to frequently asked questions, infosheets, videos, and other educational materials to help you make an informed decision. And remember to always talk to your doctor before taking any supplement.
Looking for easy ways to increase your fruit intake with super healthy foods? Think citrus! Many varieties are available at this time of year—at their peak of flavor, availability, and cost. Citrus include lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruits, clementines, and many others. They contain essential potassium, calcium, antioxidants, and fiber—all of this in a small, low-calorie package!
Citrus have been around for centuries. Long known as a valuable source of vitamin C, British sailors, known then as limeys, took them on board to prevent scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency. If you haven't been a fan before, experiment by trying new varieties such as super-sweet Cara Caras or tart-and-sweet Mineola tangelos! Here are some delicious ways to include citrus in your winter meals and all year long:
- Lay sliced oranges and red onions on a bed of romaine lettuce and top with kalamata olives and vinaigrette dressing.
- Halve a grapefruit, top with ½ tsp brown sugar, and broil for a few minutes.
- Cube several varieties of oranges and add some fresh mint.
- Arrange thinly sliced oranges and top with shredded coconut.
- Create a parfait of layered oranges, Greek yogurt, granola, and drizzled honey.
Since many citrus have been sprayed with pesticides, remember to wash before peeling—then eat and enjoy! Who knew eating healthy could be so tasty?


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Mahabharat Episode 2: As expected, the house was torched and reduced to ashes within no time. The Pandavas had already left through the tunnel, but five servants were charred to death. Everyone took the Pandavas for dead. The narrow escape put Kunti in a state of shock and apprehension. She told her sons to live incognito for sometime. Accordingly they stayed in the forest for a few days. In the forest, Bhima kept vigil, while his mother and brothers overcame with fatigue lay down to sleep. This forest was under the rule of the demon Hidimb and his sister Hidimba.
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The Murder of Clare Wood
Clare's Law : What is it?
The aim of Clare's Law is to give members of the public a formal mechanism to make enquiries about any individual who they are in a relationship with or who is in a relationship with someone they know if there is concern that abuse is taking place. Modelled on the existing initiative 'Sarah's Law – giving parents the right to check on paedophiles in their area – Clare's Law allows access to vital information about someone's violent past and crimes. It was initially set up as a pilot scheme in September 2012 across four areas, Greater Manchester, Gwent, Nottinghamshire and Wiltshire and is now fully implemented across England & Wales.
Clare Wood, 36, a mother of one from Salford, Greater Manchester met George Appleton, 40, on an internet dating site and their relationship developed on Facebook. Miss Wood was from the outset charmed by Appleton's genial persona after meeting him online but his violent side soon surfaced. She was also dangerously unaware of his violent history of abuse and harassment of women including abducting a former girlfriend at knifepoint.
Other central characters associated with the tragedy and final implementation of Clare's Law include Michael Brown (70), Clare's father, a former prison officer from Batley, West Yorkshire, who started a campaign to bring the new (then unnamed) law allowing the disclosure of a partner's violent history. The campaign was championed by Labour Cabinet Minister Hazel Blears and Tory MP Robert Buckland, member of the Commons Justice Committee. Clare's Law was finally drafted into policy by Home Secretary Theresa May in March 2014 which forces the police to tell women, or men, if their partner has a history of violence.
The Crime
In February 2009, 36-year-old mother Clare Wood who had been subjected to harassment by former partner George Appleton, 40, was raped and strangled by him before her body was set on fire and later discovered in her home in Salford, Greater Manchester. Six days after the brutal murder, Appleton, who was still on the run and had become known as the 'Facebook Killer' after prowling the website for partners, was later found hanged in a derelict pub. The violent killer who had evaded justice from a sickening crime was found to have a history of violence against women which included kidnapping a former girlfriend.
The course of the investigation in 2009 discovered that Miss Clare Wood had contacted the police the year before on several occasions alleging that Appleton had caused criminal damage, harassed and threatened to rape her. It was revealed that a week before Miss Wood died Appleton had been given a harassment order for smashing down the front door of her home in St Simon Street, Salford.
Initially Miss Wood had told her father Michael Brown that Appleton only had a criminal record for driving offences. She, like her father had no knowledge of her partner's violent background where he had been jailed for three years in 2002 for harassing another woman. He had also received a six month sentence the previous year after breaching a restraining order on another former girlfriend.
A litany of disturbing stories were disclosed during the inquest revealing Appleton's pathological need to control women over the years. One former girlfriend, Carole Agnew, who invited Appleton to move in with her after a brief courtship, described how he soon turned violent, threatening to kill her dog, throw acid in her face and burn her alive in her own home. After a terrifying period when Appleton stalked her, both physically and through relentless phone calls, he was eventually imprisoned for 30 months.
Reflecting on Appleton's behaviour and violent men like him, Coroner Jennifer Leeming said women in abusive relationships should have the right to know about their partner's violent past. Miss Wood's father, Michael Brown backed such a plea when he commented 'My daughter wasn't stupid. If she had known about that man's past, she would have taken herself out of there in a heartbeat.'
After the investigation into events leading up to Miss Wood's death Police watchdogs concluded that she had been badly let down by 'individual and systematic' failures by the force. Soon after the investigation, the campaign for Clare's Law began. led by former Labour Cabinet Minister Hazel Blears and Miss Wood's father, both of whom also recognised the need for safeguards to prevent abuse of the new law.
Former Home Office Minister Ms Blears, who was Ms Wood's MP in Salford emphasised the importance of such a law. "Until women are given the right to know if their partner has a history of serial domestic abuse, they can't be sure of the risk that they face"
Ms Blears also reminded critics that the available national database made Clare's Law checks simple to carry out. The campaign was also boosted by the contributions of award winning radio journalist Michelle Livesey of Manchester based Key103 Radio, who, on hearing a Coroner's comments calling for a change in the law to better protect women from Domestic violence, decided to work with the victim's family leading to a vital petition being delivered to Number 10.
Pilot Scheme
In May 2011 Home Secretary the Rt Hon Theresa May who had followed the case with great interest announced that she was considering introducing 'Clare's Law' which would force the police to tell women if their partner had a history of violence. A year long pilot scheme was soon rolled out initially across four police forces in England and Wales. The pilot saw over 250 applications being made for information to determine if partners had a history of domestic violence. Despite criticisms from various quarters and accusations that it was a questionable policy, Clare's Law was eventually introduced into law by the Home Office in March 2014 saying that it was designed to 'prevent tragic accidents' and had the 'fully supportive' backing of the Association of Chief Police Officers.
The Home Office said the pilot had provided more than a 100 people with potentially life-saving information. Michael Brown, Clare's father who had tirelessly campaigned for the law said he was 'absolutely delighted' that the scheme had come into force.


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This page is about Paper Mario in the context of Super Smash Bros. Combat only! For the character in other contexts, see Paper Mario.
Paper Mario is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Combat, and is unlocked from the start. Paper Mario is Mario's counterpart from a series of stlylised RPGs that involve the plumber exploring a series of lands that allow him to defeat an antagonist, usually accompanied by a series of partners. These partners are the prime part of Paper Mario's moveset, assisting him in his specials. Paper Mario is a light, somewhat speedy character who wields a hammer, using abilities from his first two games. His tilts are unique in the way that they are jumps, jumping onto opponents and then sustaining the button pressing to perform a Power Bounce.
- Standard Special - Bomb - Paper Mario summons Bombette, who walks forwards before exploding upon another press of the button. Bombette can occasionally be replaced with Bobbery, who travels slower but the explosion is more powerful. Bombette also explodes if hit by an opponent.
- SIde Special - Shell Toss - Paper Mario summons Koops, who he kicks to the side. Koops can send opponents up in the air, allowing Paper Mario to come in and juggle them. Paper Mario can also summon Kooper, who doesn't return to Paper Mario.
- Up Special - Air Lift - Paper Mario summons Parakarry, who carries him upwards before dropping him. This attack works like Pit's Up Special in Brawl, except slower. Parakarry drops Paper Mario after five seconds.
- Down Special - Veil - Vivian grabs Paper Mario and drags him into the shadows, making him invulnerable to attacks for six seconds. Paper Mario can pop up by pressing the button again to surprise opponents.
- FInal Smash - Star Beam - Paper Mario summons the seven Star Spirits, who create a large beam of energy down the center of the stage, which Paper Mario can knock opponents into.
- On the Paper-Thin Theater stage, Paper Mario can use his down taunt to summon Goombella, who will tattle one of Paper Mario's opponents, providing a tattle in a similar fashion to Snake's Codecs and Palutena's Guidance.
- One of Paper Mario's alts is from when Doopliss was impersonating him in Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door. This alt is known as "Slick".
Victory Theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yap5o_shL1c - Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Victory Theme


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As part of our Best of 2007 roundups, we asked you what your favorite grocery store was. I must say, it was sort of a mixed poll, each region of the country has fantastic local markets — personally I love Nugget markets based out of Woodland, CA — so it was hard to say which place is best. I definitely have to give a nod to the local independent markets and the local farmer's markets — especially considering the word locavore was Oxford American Dictionary's word of the year — however you guys voted for Trader Joe's. This specialty market isn't in all parts of the country, but the folks that shop there are dedicated to their great line of unique products. Do you guys shop there? Do you believe it should be voted the best?
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Never even heard of this place!!!
trader joes is hands down the BEST. It is NOTHING at all like whole foods. Whole foods cost 2x or sometimes even 3x as much. TJ's carries unique foods as well as your everyday peanut butter, chicken stock and pasta. Its compact and less overwhelming than Whole foods.
I do enjoy shopping at Trader Joe's and Whole Foods...but living in the city, I've got admit that I order most of my groceries from Fresh Direct and LOVE it.
I've never been to a Trader Joe's. As it seems, y'all just adore it... I'd like to try some of that two buck chuck for sure. And cheese is always good.
No Trader Joe's in this neck of the woods. Oh well!
While you can't get everything at TJs, there are certain things that I just can't live without. Frozen fruit, granola, WINE, cheese, stir fry kits, HUGE Ben and Jerrys. Whats not to love?
I go different places to grocery shop.
LOVE LOVE LOVE Trader Joe's!
TJ is probably my FAVORITE place to shop...if they sold shoes i'd probably buy them there...I simply love them. Oh how I wish they'd go international...The R.O.K is definitely deprived of some TJ love.
I loooove Trader Joes! I buy almost everything there, I usually just buy produce at Whole Foods because TJ's doesn't usually have the best selection.
I like Trader Joe's but it's definitely not my favorite grocery store. Fairway, West Side Market, HEB, Central Market....they all rate above Trader Joes', I think.
I wish WE had a Trader Joes.
Yea I shop at Trader Joe's and love it! they have so much variety of healthy food stuff!
i love love love trader joes - so much so that i emailed them when i moved to boise, id (there isn't one here) and begged them to open one here. unfortunately that isn't in their plan anytime soon so i have to settle for care packages from friends for the shaving cream, natural peanut butter and soap I love.
Trader Joe's has some great stuff, but I adore my local co-op. And nothing beats a farmer's market in the spring, summer and fall. I LOVE meeting the people that grow the food that I eat!
I've been shopping at Trader Joe's since I was in college. Their prices are typically less than the other stores, and their food is so yummy. The worst part is that they don't always have what you need when you need it, but they make up for it with their cheese selection. Ummm... cheese.
Yes, Yes! TJ's is the best! Way better than those snooty people at Whole Foods who have to double their prices.
We don't have a Trader Joes. I'm guessing the most similar we have is Whole Foods. My fave is Central Market, though. I'm pretty sure it's only in Texas right now, but they definately need more locations. I need one closer to my house, because I only manage to make it over to my nearest one about once a year. Too far, but soooo awesome!
Trader Joe's is the best! I like good old Stop and Shop too, but I'm happy to see Trader Joe's as the top pick.
As stated, no Trader Joes in Colorado. I'm not much for Vitamin Cottage (at least not the ones by me) but I love Sunflower, especially the shiny new one. And they're adding one to Boulder too.
I adore Trader Joe's. It's true that you can't get everything there, but I do buy the bulk of my groceries at TJ's. You can't beat their Greek yogurt!
I was thrilled to be able to finally shop at Trader Joe's since moving to California (LA). They didn't have stores in Colorado. I found however, that I missed Vitamin Cottage stores (which they don't have in California) for their bulk food items-flax seed, brans, nuts, all so much cheaper in bulk. They are available online however, but with a hefty shipping charge. I have found there are some local health food stores that deal with bulk items, so will stop complaining and be happy just to have Trader Joe's!
I like Trader Joe's a lot, but not as much as Whole Foods. That's my favorite by far.
i'm soooo happy to hear this!! we do all of our grocery shopping at trader joe's and the staff there are by far the most friendliest and helpful staff of any grocery store i've ever been to!!!
This is why Trader Joe's is always out of stock of my favorites!, all you guys: walnut parissiene bread, organic lemonade, blackberry jam...
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AMERICAN DYNASTY: Aristocracy, Fortune, and the Politics of Deceit in the House of Bush (Signed & Dated)
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The Bushes are the family nobody really knows, says Kevin Phillips. This popular lack of acquaintance—nurtured by gauzy imagery of Maine summer cottages, gray-haired national grandmothers, July Fourth sparklers, and cowboy boots—has let national politics create a dynasticized presidency that would have horrified America's founding fathers. They, after all, had led a revolution against a succession of royal Georges.
In this devastating book, onetime Republican strategist Phillips reveals how four generations of Bushes have ascended the ladder of national power since World War One, becoming entrenched within the American establishment—Yale, Wall Street, the Senate, the CIA, the vice presidency, and the presidency—through a recurrent flair for old-boy networking, national security involvement, and political deception. By uncovering relationships and connecting facts with new clarity, Phillips comes to a stunning conclusion: The Bush family has systematically used its financial and social empire—its "aristocracy"—to gain the White House, thereby subverting the very core of American democracy. In their ambition, the Bushes ultimately reinvented themselves with brilliant timing, twisting and turning from silver spoon Yankees to born-again evangelical Texans. As America—and the world—holds its breath for the 2004 presidential election, American Dynasty explains how it happened and what it all means.Review:
Paraphrasing a passage from Machiavelli's The Prince, Kevin Phillips writes, "a ruler can ignore the mob and devote himself to the interests of the ruling class, gulling the inert majority who constitute the ruled." He then says, "Borgia references aside, 21st-century American readers of The Prince may feel that they have stumbled on a thinly disguised Bush White House political memo." These pointed words would sting regardless of who uttered them, but coming from Phillips, a former Republican strategist, they have an added piquancy. In American Dynasty: Aristocracy, Fortune, and the Politics of Deceit in the House of Bush, Phillips traces the rise of the Bush family from investment banking elites to political power brokers, using their Ivy League network, vast wealth, and questionable political maneuvering to obtain the White House and consequently, shake the foundation of constitutional American democracy. Citing the Bush family mainstays of finance, energy (oil), the military industrial complex, and national security and intelligence (the CIA), Phillips uses copious examples to show the dangerous alliance between the Bushes' business interests (huge corporations such as Enron and Haliburton) and the formation of national policy. No other family, Phillips says, that has fulfilled its presidential aspirations has been so involved in the ascendancy of the arms industry and of the 21st-century American imperium--often at the expense of regional and world peace and for their personal gain.It is hard to tell what offends Phillips the most: the Bushes' systematic deceit and secrecy, their shady business dealings, their cronyism, or their family philosophy that privileges the very wealthy and utterly dismisses all the rest. It is clearly all of these things combined. But at the top of Phillips' list is the dynastic nature of their family power, for it is that concentration of power and influence that strikes at the heart of our democracy. Past administrations have transgressed, albeit not so egregiously, and other political families have had dynastic ambitions. But none have succeeded as thoroughly as the Bushes. Jefferson and Madison would be horrified, and according to Phillips, we should be too. --Silvana Tropea
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Posted on March 30, 2007
Barcelona, Spain (Sports Network) – Barcelona heads into Saturday's contest against Deportivo level on points with title rivals Sevilla, and will try to put the pressure on the Seville club with three points.
The Catalan side has been plagued by inconsistent play throughout the season, but is coming off of a resounding 4-0 win over Recreativo and is hoping to build on that result. The two teams played to a 1-1 draw in their first meeting in November, but that was when Deportivo still looked like a team that would challenge for a spot Europe.
Since that time, the club has gone on a poor run of play that has seen them drop to 12th in the standings, and looking like a team that is destined for a middle-of-the-pack finish. Goals have been hard to come by for Deportivo, who have dropped two of their last three games, and things will not get any easier against a Barcelona side that can score goals with any team.
Making matters worse is the absence of midfielder Javier Arizmendi due to suspension. Winger Sergio Gonzalez will be sidelined with an injury.
Barca manager Frank Rijkaard will have to do without one his top midfielders as well, as Deco will miss the game after having surgery on his finger. Mexican defender Rafael Marquez will likely sit out to get rest after serving Mexico in international competition, while strikers Javier Saviola and Santi Ezquerro are also not expected to play.
With three crucial points on the table on Saturday, expect Rijkaard to put out as strong a lineup as possible.
In other action on Saturday, Villarreal travels to Real Betis, last-placed Real Sociedad hosts Levante and Valencia, just six points off the pace at the top, entertains Espanyol.
On Sunday, Atletico Madrid continues to attempt to move into the top five with a home match against Mallorca, Real Zaragoza tries to retain its top-five standing with a win over Getafe and relegation-battling Gimnastic hosts Recreativo. Athletic Bilbao, one point from safety, hits the road to meet Racing, Real Madrid sits in third place, five points off the pace, and meets Celta Vigo while Sevilla rounds out the weekend on the road against Osasuna.


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Shares of AT&T (NYSE:T) have held up relatively well since the last time I wrote about the company.
AT&T still looks attractive at this point, especially for those looking for a solid defensive play in a potentially turbulent upcoming market.
High yield, low beta, shareholder friendly
The company's beta sits at 0.29, indicating low volatility. In a down or sideways market, this could come in handy, especially since shares yield 5.20%. While AT&T's dividend growth rate isn't very impressive, it doesn't need to be with such a high starting yield.
AT&T returned $23 billion to shareholders in 2013 through dividends and buybacks. This included $13 billion in buybacks and $10 billion in dividends, according to CFO John Stephens. The company pays its dividends out of free cash flow, which totaled $13.6 billion before dividends, indicating that the dividend is safe and sustainable.
Since starting its buyback program in 2012, the company has bought back 737 million shares, reducing the amount of shares outstanding by 12%. That was as of January 28, when the company reported its fourth quarter earnings.
In March, the company announced that it would be repurchasing another 300 million shares, or roughly 6% more of shares outstanding. Couple these buybacks with its high yield, and you get a company that is extremely shareholder friendly.
CapEx going forward
Assuming modest 2% U.S. economic growth, AT&T is expecting free cash flow to be around $11 billion both this year and most likely for 2015. Recall that the dividend hovered around $10 billion. CEO Stephenson did state, however, that free cash flow and dividend coverage would return back towards historical levels "post VIP."
Stephenson reiterated at the company's most recent conference call that 2014 would be the "peak year" for VIP investment. Another encouraging comment was related to LTE coverage. The company thinks it will hit its target "ahead of schedule." The company is expecting around $32 billion in cash from operations this year, with $21.2 billion in CapEx. As CapEx declines, that leaves more money for shareholders and reinvestment.
Other assets and cash options
The company also has other cash-generating options at its disposal. AT&T raised around $7 billion in cash from the sale of assets in 2013. This included:
- selling or leasing 9,700 of its towers to Crown Castle International (NYSE:CCI)
- selling real estate assets
- decreasing its stake in America Movil (NYSE:AMX) to its historical 9% level of ownership
The company raised close to $4.85 billion from the Crown Castle deal alone, and raised half-a-billion from shedding a portion of its stake in America Movil.
The America Movil stake is especially interesting, as it gives the company minor exposure to South America not only through its ownership stake, but also through strategic alliances. It will be able to provide services internationally by leveraging America Movil's assets without necessarily having to spend more on CapEx. The AMX stake is a very lucrative asset, therefore, and can also be trimmed to raise more cash if need be going forward.
Building out the network for bigger plans
AT&T has been aggressively building out its network. With a saturated, slow-growth smartphone market, the company realizes it needs to focus on the future. Randall Stevenson explained that:
"you see our network puts us in a great position for what we think is the industry's next growth wave. There is a lot of talk about the connected world ahead... but I think we're all going to agree that it's a big opportunity and when you combine these pervasive, superfast LTE networks with the cloud it changes everything. It changes every industry, every aspect of our society and the economy and for this industry it means we're moving past the era of smartphone wars to rethink on how we work, how we conduct commerce, how we learn and manage our healthy and so much more."
The new era will revolve around the Internet of Everything, or IoE, and subsets of it. Stevenson said that his company has "a number of new services that will begin to move the needle this year." These include its Digital Life platform and the connected-car market.
Everything connected is good for AT&T
AT&T is an early mover and leader in the connected-car, and already has deals inked with BMW, Audi, General Motors (NYSE:GM), Ford (NYSE:F), Nissan, and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). This could prove to be a growth market going forward, and the company is smart for entrenching itself early.
GM, for instance, will allow customers with one of its 4G "connected" models to be added onto mobile data plans through AT&T. Tesla is also linked up with AT&T's Drive connected-car platform, and embedded SIM cards will equip its vehicles with services such as remote engine diagnostics, web browsing, live traffic updates, telematics, and infotainment services. As cars become more like rolling hotspots, AT&T will be looking to capitalize from this trend and has already established a dominant presence.
AT&T's Digital Life platform deals with making homes "smart." The home security and automation platform originally launched a year ago in 15 markets, and the company has since been looking to expand it. An app allows users to perform remote tasks such as locking doors, closing the garage door from work, or even turning appliances and lights on and off remotely. It also offers 24/7 monitoring home security options.
The Industrial Internet
Besides connected homes and cars, AT&T is also working with General Electric (NYSE:GE) on an "Industrial Internet." GE will be embedding AT&T's global wireless SIMs into its industrial products, which will enable machines and devices to then connect and communicate over AT&T's cloud-based network. Both companies also plan on collaborating down the road, to develop software that allows industrial machines to be controlled remotely.
Morgan Mullooly, an analyst at Analysys Mason, summed it up by explaining:
This is a hugely significant win for AT&T... We expect a tremendous number of M2M connections to be activated in the next two to three years, as millions of industrial components roll off GE productions lines fitted with embedded M2M modules and ... dispersed around the globe.
The Internet of Everything is a major trend going forward, and if/when it moves from buzzword to reality, AT&T appears positioned to soak up a good amount of the growth that will be generated from it.
Valuations and fundamentals
The closest competitor to AT&T is Verizon Wireless (NYSE:VZ).
|Forward P/E
|Dividend Yield
|Market Cap (Billions)
Data provided by Yahoo! Finance
Both companies look similarly valued, although AT&T has the superior dividend yield. Pricing them by free cash flow tells a different story, however.
T Price to Free Cash Flow (TTM) data by YCharts
When AT&T's free cash flow gets back to normal post VIP levels, however, the gap will likely narrow.
The company's most recent quarter was also the end of its full year 2013, and it revealed how its existing businesses were doing. Mobile data saw revenues of $23 billion, growing by 17%. Strategic Business Services hit a $9 billion run-rate, and U-verse reached $13 billion in revenues -- growing by an impressive 28%. AT&T also reported its lowest-ever fourth-quarter postpaid churn at 1.11%.
U-Verse is an exceptional growth business for the company, helping expand overall wireline consumer revenue growth to 2.9%. The company claimed 10.7 million U-Verse subscribers at the end of its 2013 fourth quarter.
The bottom line
AT&T offers decent value and excellent yield. It's certainly not a "high-flyer," but it's a nice anchor stock to have in a portfolio as increasing volatility hits the market. Moving forward, as CapEx starts to drop-off, it will free up more free cash flow for the company. Machine-to-Machine communications related to the Internet of Everything will also provide new growth outlets for the company.
AT&T is a safe pick in today's market environment and makes for a suitable long-term holding at current levels.
Disclosure: I am long T, F, GE. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.


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Kolkata, Nov 18: Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar said he is neither concerned nor concentrating on his 100th international hundred, as he has an opportunity to create history and reach another milestone on his home ground Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai when India take on West Indies in the third and final Test match starting on November 22.
"I am not thinking about that. I feel it (100 hundreds) is just a number. I am thinking about playing good cricket. I am enjoying my game," said Tendulkar.
He came close to the milestone thrice when he scored 85 in the World Cup semifinal against Pakistan, 91 in the Oval Test against England in August and 76 in the first Test of the ongoing series against the West Indies in New Delhi.
"I know everyone's talking and thinking about my 100th century. I want to be relaxed and let cricket decide its own course. I am not rushing into anything; just concentrating my normal game," Tendulkar told MiD DAY.
Media is creating a lot of hype about Tendulkar's 100th ton but Tendulkar denied that he is under pressure to score the century, "I'm under no pressure, but I want to say something: When I got my 90th international century, nobody said anything. Even before my 99th century, nobody said anything, so why now? I don't understand," he said.