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Quarterly Report
The interim financial statements and this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2011, and the related Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, both of which are contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. In addition to historical information, this discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including but not limited to those set forth under the caption "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and the caption "Risk Factors" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.
We are a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the in-licensing, development and commercialization of proprietary branded products and product candidates to treat important medical conditions where there is an unmet medical need and/or high-level of patient dissatisfaction, currently in the central nervous system therapeutic area. In March 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, approved our New Drug Application, or NDA, for Silenor 3 mg and 6 mg tablets for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulty with sleep maintenance. Silenor was made commercially available by prescription in the United States in September 2010.
Our principal focus is on commercial activities relating to Silenor. We commercially launched Silenor in September 2010 with 110 sales representatives provided to us on an exclusive basis under our contract sales agreement with Publicis, managed by our sales management personnel, and an additional 105 sales representatives provided to us under our co-promotion agreement with P&G. In February 2011, we amended our agreement with Publicis to have Publicis deploy for us an additional 35 sales representatives. Because we did not believe that the growth of Silenor revenues throughout 2011 was sufficient to support sales and marketing expenses at then-current levels, we terminated our agreements with Publicis and P&G in December 2011 in an effort to conserve cash, and effective January 3, 2012, we hired a reduced sales force to cover 25 sales territories to promote Silenor. The remainder of the Publicis sales force ceased promoting Silenor as of November 2, 2011. Our financial statements as of December 31, 2011 reflect all remaining contractual obligations owed to Publicis.
In June 2011, we entered into agreements with Paladin Labs Inc., or Paladin, under which Paladin has the right to commercialize Silenor in Canada, South America, the Caribbean and Africa, subject to the receipt of marketing approval in each such territory. In April 2012, we entered into agreements with CJ CheilJedang Corporation, or CJ CheilJedang, under which CJ CheilJedang has the right to commercialize Silenor in South Korea, subject to the receipt of marketing approval in South Korea.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Management's discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our condensed financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these condensed financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and related disclosures. Actual results could differ from those estimates. We believe the following accounting policies to be critical to the judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our condensed financial statements.
Revenue Recognition
Product Sales
We sell Silenor to wholesale pharmaceutical distributors. Our returned goods policy generally permits our customers to return products beginning six months before and up to twelve months after the expiration date of the product. We authorize returns for expired products in accordance with our returned goods policy and issue credit to our customers for expired returned product. We do not exchange product from inventory for returned product. Through March 31, 2012, the dollar amount of returns received since we commenced commercial shipments of Silenor (in August 2010) has been negligible.
We recognize product revenue from product sales when it is realized or realizable and earned. Revenue is realized or realizable and earned when all of the following criteria are met: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered; (3) our price to the buyer is fixed or determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue from sales transactions where the buyer has the right to return the product is recognized at the time of sale only if (1) our price to the buyer is substantially fixed or determinable at the date of sale, (2) the buyer has paid us, or the buyer is obligated to pay us and the obligation is not contingent on resale of the product, (3) the buyer's obligation to us would not be changed in the event of theft or physical destruction or damage of the product, (4) the buyer acquiring the product for resale has economic substance apart from that provided by us, (5) we do not have significant obligations for future performance to directly bring about resale of the product by the buyer, and (6) the amount of future returns can be reasonably estimated.
Prior to the second quarter of 2011, we were unable to reasonably estimate returns. We therefore deferred revenue recognition until the right of return no longer existed, which was the earlier of Silenor being dispensed through patient prescriptions or the expiration of the right of return. We estimated patient prescriptions dispensed using an analysis of third-party information. In order to develop a methodology to reliably estimate product returns and provide a basis for recognizing revenue on sales to customers at the time of product shipment, we analyzed many factors, including, without limitation, industry data regarding product return rates, and tracked the Silenor product return history, taking into account product expiration dating at the time of shipment and levels of inventory in the wholesale channel compared to prescription units dispensed and the sell-down of our launch inventory. During the second quarter of 2011, the sell-down of our launch inventory was completed, which we believe demonstrates sufficient market acceptance of our product for purposes of our revenue recognition analysis. In addition, since product launch, we have sold product to wholesale pharmaceutical distributors at standard commercial terms utilized in the industry. As a result, we believe we can analogize to industry data regarding product return rates. Based on the sell-down of our launch inventory and the industry and internal data gathered, we believe we have the information needed to reasonably estimate product returns. As a result, in the second quarter of 2011, we began recognizing revenue for Silenor sales at the time of delivery of the product to wholesale pharmaceutical distributors and our other customers.
License and Royalty Revenue
In June 2011, we entered into a license agreement with Paladin pursuant to which Paladin has the exclusive right to commercialize Silenor in Canada, South America, the Caribbean and Africa subject to the receipt of marketing approval in each such territory. We received an upfront payment of $500,000 in connection with the execution of this agreement. We recorded the upfront payment as deferred revenue and are recognizing the upfront payment as license revenue over the period of our significant involvement under the agreement, which we are estimating to be 15 years. As of March 31, 2012, the deferred revenue balance associated with the license agreement is $472,000, of which $439,000 is recorded as a non-current liability and the remainder is recorded as a current liability within accrued liabilities. We recognized $8,000 as revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2012, which is recorded in interest and other income.
If Silenor is commercialized in the licensed territories, we would be eligible to receive sales-based milestone payments of up to $128.5 million as well as a tiered double-digit percentage of net sales in the licensed territories. Due to the uncertainty surrounding the achievement of these future sales-based milestones and royalties, these potential payments will not be recognized as revenue until they are realized and earned.
Product Sales Discounts and Allowances
We record product sales discounts and allowances at the time of sale and report revenue net of such amounts in the same period that product sales are recorded. In determining the amount of product sales discounts and allowances, we must make significant judgments and estimates. If actual results vary from our estimates, we may need to adjust these estimates, which could have an effect on product revenue in the period of adjustment. Our product sales discounts and allowances and the specific considerations we use in estimating these amounts include:
Prompt Pay Discounts. As an incentive for prompt payment, we offer a 2% cash discount to customers. We calculate the discount based on the gross amount of each invoice as we expect that all customers will comply with the contractual terms to earn the discount. We record the discount as an allowance against accounts receivable and a corresponding reduction of revenue. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the allowance for prompt pay discounts was $31,000 and $39,000, respectively.
Patient Discount Programs. We offer discount programs to patients of Silenor under which the patient receives a discount on his or her prescription. We reimburse pharmacies for these discounts through third-party vendors. We estimate the total amount that will be redeemed based on the dollar amount of the discounts, the timing and quantity of distribution and historical redemption rates. We accrue the discounts and recognize a corresponding reduction of revenue. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the accrual for patient discount programs was $400,000 and $414,000, respectively.
Distribution Service Fees. We pay distribution services fees to each wholesaler for distribution and inventory management services. We accrue for these fees based on contractually defined terms with each wholesaler and recognize a corresponding reduction of revenue. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the accrual for distribution service fees was $231,000 and $319,000, respectively.
Chargebacks. We provide discounts to federal government qualified entities with whom we have contracted. These federal entities purchase products from the wholesalers at a discounted price, and the wholesalers then charge back to us the difference between the current retail price and the contracted price the federal entity paid for the product. We accrue chargebacks based on contract prices and sell-through sales data obtained from third party information. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the accrual for chargebacks was $28,000 and $24,000, respectively.
Rebates. We participate in certain rebate programs, which provide discounted prescriptions to qualified insured patients. Under these rebate programs, we pay a rebate to the third-party administrator of the program. We accrue rebates based on contract prices, estimated percentages of product sold to qualified patients and estimated levels of inventory in the distribution channel. Our accrual consists of: (1) the amount expected to be incurred based on the current quarter's product sold, (2) an accrual for unpaid rebates relating to prior quarters, and (3) an accrual for rebates relating to estimated inventory in the distribution channel. Our estimate of utilization is based on partial claims history data received, third-party data, and information about our expected patient population. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the accrual for rebates was $1,761,000 and $1,896,000, respectively.
Product Returns. We estimate future product returns based upon actual returns history, product expiration dating analysis, estimated inventory levels in the distribution channel, and industry data regarding product return rates for similar products. There may be a significant time lag between the date we determine the estimated allowance and when we receive product returns and issue credits to customers. Due to this time lag, we may record adjustments to our estimated allowance over several periods, which would impact our operating results in those periods. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the allowance for product returns was $380,000 and $255,000, respectively.
As we expand our managed care rebate programs and discount programs to offset patients' out of pocket costs, we expect product sales discounts and allowances to increase.
The following table summarizes the activity for the three months ended March 31, 2012 associated with product sales discounts and allowances, with amounts shown in thousands:
Prompt Patient Charge- Pay Discount Distribution backs and Product Discounts Fees Service Fees Rebates Returns Total Balance at January 1, 2012 $ 39 $ 414 $ 319 $ 1,920 $ 255 $ 2,947 Current period provision 88 277 297 865 125 1,652 Payments and other credits (96 ) (291 ) (385 ) (996 ) - (1,768 ) Balance at March 31, 2012 $ 31 $ 400 $ 231 $ 1,789 $ 380 $ 2,831 |
Cost of Sales
Cost of sales includes the costs to manufacture, package, and ship Silenor, including personnel costs associated with manufacturing oversight, as well as royalties and amortization of capitalized license fees associated with our license agreement with ProCom One, Inc., or ProCom.
Our inventories are valued at the lower of weighted average cost or net realizable value. We analyze our inventory levels quarterly and write down inventory that has become obsolete, or has a cost basis in excess of its expected net realizable value, as well as any inventory quantities in excess of expected requirements. Expired inventory is disposed of and the related costs are written off. We did not record any significant write-downs of obsolete or excess inventory during the three months ended March 31, 2012.
Capitalized License Fees
License fees related to our intellectual property are capitalized once technological feasibility has been established. Determining when technological feasibility has been achieved, and determining the related amortization period for capitalized intellectual property, requires the use of estimates and subjective judgment. Costs incurred to in-license our product candidates subsequent to FDA approval of our NDA for Silenor have been capitalized and recorded as an intangible asset. Capitalized amounts are amortized on a straight line basis over approximately ten years.
Share-based Compensation
Share-based compensation expense for employees and directors is recognized in the statement of operations based on estimated amounts, including the grant date fair value, the probability of achieving performance conditions and the expected service period for awards with conditional vesting provisions. For stock options, we estimate the grant date fair value using the Black-Scholes valuation model which requires the use of multiple subjective inputs including an estimate of future volatility and the expected terms of the awards. Our stock did not have a readily available market prior to our initial public offering in December 2005, creating a relatively short history from which to obtain data to estimate volatility for our stock price. Consequently, we estimate our expected future volatility based on a combination of both comparable companies and our own stock price volatility to the extent such history is available. Our future volatility may differ from our estimated volatility at the grant date. We estimate the expected term of our options using guidance provided by the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, in Staff Accounting Bulletin, or SAB, No. 107 and SAB No. 110. This guidance provides a formula-driven approach for determining the expected term. Share-based compensation recorded in our statement of operations is based on awards expected to ultimately vest and has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. Our estimated forfeiture rates may differ from actual forfeiture rates which would affect the amount of expense recognized during the period. Estimated forfeitures are adjusted to actual amounts as they become known.
We recognize the value of the portion of the awards that are expected to vest on a straight-line basis over the awards' requisite service periods. The requisite service period is generally the time over which our share-based awards vest. Some of our share-based awards vested upon achieving certain performance conditions, generally pertaining to the commercial performance of Silenor or the achievement of other strategic objectives. Share-based compensation expense for awards with performance conditions is recognized over the period from the date the performance condition is determined to be probable of occurring through the time the applicable condition is met. If the performance condition is not considered probable of being achieved, then no expense is recognized until such time the performance condition is considered probable of being met. At that time, expense is recognized over the period during which the performance condition is likely to be achieved. Determining the likelihood and timing of achieving performance conditions is a subjective judgment made by management which may affect the amount and timing of expense related to these share-based awards. Share-based compensation is adjusted to reflect the value of options which ultimately vest as such amounts become known in future periods. As a result of these subjective and forward-looking estimates, the actual value of our stock options realized upon exercise could differ significantly from those amounts recorded in our financial statements.
Results of Operations Comparisons of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 Product Sales. Net product sales represent sales of Silenor for which we have recognized revenue, and are summarized in the following table (in thousands). Three Months Ended March 31, Change 2012 2011 Dollar Percent Gross product sales $ 4,393 $ 2,877 $ 1,516 53 % Sales discounts and allowances Prompt pay discount (88 ) (55 ) (33 ) 60 % Patient discount programs (277 ) (95 ) (182 ) 192 % Distribution service fees (297 ) (204 ) (93 ) 46 % Chargebacks and rebates (865 ) (14 ) (851 ) 6079 % Product returns and other discounts (125 ) (187 ) 62 (33 %) Total discounts and allowances (1,652 ) (555 ) (1,097 ) 198 % Total net product sales $ 2,741 $ 2,322 $ 419 18 % |
We recognized net product sales of $2.7 million and $2.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Sales discounts and allowances totaled $1.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012, compared to $0.6 million for the same period in 2011. As a percentage of gross sales, the discounts and allowances were 37.6% and 19.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The increases in gross product sales and sales discounts and allowances are due to growth of sales of Silenor since the commencement of Silenor sales in the third quarter of 2010. The increase in sales discounts as a percentage of gross product sales is primarily due to an expansion in our participation in payor rebate programs.
Cost of Sales. Cost of sales includes the costs to manufacture, package, and ship Silenor, including personnel costs associated with manufacturing oversight, as well as royalties and amortization of capitalized license fees associated with our license agreement. Cost of sales is summarized in the following table (in thousands).
Three Months Ended March 31, Change 2012 2011 Dollar Percent Cost of sales $ 274 $ 363 $ (89 ) (25 %)
We recognized cost of sales of $0.3 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, relating to product with respect to which revenue was recognized. The decrease in cost of sales expense was due to a reduction in personnel and related costs resulting from cost reduction initiatives we implemented in the fourth quarter of 2011. Gross profit was $2.5 million and $2.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Expressed as a percentage of net product sales, gross margin was 90.0% and 84.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Our selling, general and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries, benefits, share-based compensation expense, the costs of our sales representatives, royalties paid to our co-promotion partner, personnel costs and other promotional spending and consulting costs, advertising and market research costs, insurance and facility costs, and professional fees related to our marketing, administrative, finance, human resources, legal and internal systems support functions. Selling, general and administrative expenses are summarized in the following table (in thousands, except percentages).
Three Months Ended March 31, Change 2012 2011 Dollar Percent Sales and marketing $ 1,812 $ 13,519 $ (11,707 ) (87 %) General and administrative 2,788 5,074 (2,286 ) (45 %) Total selling, general and administrative expense $ 4,600 $ 18,593 $ (13,993 ) (75 %) |
Selling and marketing expenses totaled $1.8 million and $13.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Of this, share-based compensation expense totaled $29,000 and $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The decrease in our selling and marketing expenses of $11.7 million in comparison to the prior year was primarily due to the reduction in the scope of our commercial operations and marketing activities which we implemented during the fourth quarter of 2011. During the first quarter of 2012, we also negotiated reductions in amounts included in accounts payable at December 31, 2011 resulting in a $0.3 million reduction of selling and marketing expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2012.
General and administrative expenses totaled $2.8 million and $5.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Of this, share-based compensation expense totaled $0.7 million and $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The decrease in our general and administrative expenses of $2.3 million in comparison to the prior year was primarily due to the reduction in our headcount and other cost savings initiatives implemented by us during the fourth quarter of 2011.
Research and Development Expense. Research and development expenses are summarized in the following table (in thousands, except percentages).
Three Months Ended March 31, Change 2012 2011 Dollar Percent Personnel and other costs $ - $ 273 $ (273 ) (100 )% Share-based compensation expense - 146 (146 ) (100 )% Total research and development expense $ - $ 419 $ (419 ) (100 )% |
Our most significant research and development costs have typically consisted of salaries, benefits and share-based compensation expense related to our research and development personnel. In connection with our other cost reduction initiatives implemented during the fourth quarter of 2011, we discontinued all of our ongoing research and development activities. Previously, research and development costs were incurred in connection with ongoing process validation associated with Silenor.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31, 2012, we had $7.8 million in cash and cash equivalents which consisted of cash on deposit at financial institutions and money market funds. We will need to obtain additional funds to finance our operations. Actual financial results for the period of time through which our financial resources will be adequate to support our operations could vary based upon many factors, including but not limited to Silenor sales performance, the actual cost of commercial activities and any potential litigation expenses we may incur.
Since inception, our operations have been financed primarily through the sale of equity securities and the proceeds from the exercise of warrants and stock options. We have incurred losses from operations and negative cash flows since our inception, and we expect to continue to incur losses and have negative cash flows from operations in the foreseeable future as we continue our commercial activities for Silenor, commercialize any other products to which we obtain rights and potentially pursue the development of other product candidates. Based on our recurring losses, negative cash flows from operations and working capital levels, we will need to raise substantial additional funds to finance our operations. If we are unable to maintain sufficient financial resources, including by raising additional funds when needed, our business, financial condition and results of operations will be materially and adversely affected. The report of our independent registered public accounting firm on our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011 contained an explanatory paragraph stating that our recurring losses raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
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A shocking statistic made headlines in 2008. A recent study had found that one in four teen girls in the U.S. had a sexually transmitted infection. A sexually transmitted infection (STI) (also known as a sexually transmitted disease, or STD) is an infection caused by a pathogen that spreads mainly through sexual contact. Worldwide, a million people a day become infected with STIs. The majority of them are under the age of 25. For a video about sexually transmitted infections, go to this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bazh6p5rOFM.
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Chlamydia is the most common STI in the U.S. As shown in the graph in Figure below, females are much more likely than males to develop chlamydia. Like most STIs, rates of chlamydia are highest in teens and young adults.
This graph shows the number of cases of chlamydia per 100,000 people in the U.S. in 2004. Which age group had the highest rates? How much higher were the rates for females aged 15–19 than for males in the same age group?
Symptoms of chlamydia may include a burning sensation during urination and a discharge from the vagina or penis. Chlamydia can be cured with antibiotics, but often there are no symptoms, so people do not seek treatment. Untreated chlamydia can lead to more serious problems, such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). This is an infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and/or ovaries. It can scar a woman's reproductive organs and make it difficult for her to become pregnant. To learn more about chlamydia, watch the video at this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaazmU8YU7E.
Gonorrhea is another common STI. Symptoms of gonorrhea may include painful urination and discharge from the vagina or penis. Gonorrhea usually can be cured with antibiotics, although the bacteria have developed resistance to many of the drugs. Gonorrhea infections may not cause symptoms, especially in females, so they often go untreated. Untreated gonorrhea can lead to PID in females. It can lead to inflammation of the reproductive organs in males as well.
Syphilis is less common than chlamydia or gonorrhea but more serious if untreated. Early symptoms of syphilis infection include a small sore on or near the genitals. The sore is painless and heals on its own, so it may go unnoticed. If treated early, most cases of syphilis can be cured with antibiotics. Untreated syphilis can cause serious damage to the heart, brain, and other organs. It may eventually lead to death.
Viral STIs
STIs caused by viruses include genital herpes, hepatitis B, genital warts, and HIV/AIDS, which is described in the chapter The Immune System and Disease.
Genital Herpes
Genital herpes is an STI caused by a herpes virus. In the U.S., as many as one in four people are infected with the virus. Symptoms of genital herpes include painful blisters on the genitals (see Figure below). The blisters usually go away on their own, but the virus remains in the body, causing periodic outbreaks of blisters throughout life. Outbreaks may be triggered by stress, illness, or other factors. A person with genital herpes is most likely to transmit the virus during an outbreak. To learn more about genital herpes, watch the video at this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXK6GKe1kOw.
Genital Herpes Blisters. Blisters like these on the genitals are a sign of genital herpes.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is inflammation of the liver caused by infection with the hepatitis B virus. In many people, the immune system quickly eliminates the virus from the body. However, in a small percentage of people, the virus remains in the body and continues to cause illness. It may eventually damage the liver and increase the risk of liver cancer, which is usually fatal.
Genital Warts and Cervical Cancer
Infections with the human papillomavirus (HPV) are very common. HPV may cause genital warts, which are small, rough growths on the genitals. It may also cause cancer of the cervix in females. A simple test, called a PAP test, can detect cervical cancer. If the cancer is detected early, it usually can be cured with surgery. There is also a vaccine to prevent infection with HPV. The vaccine is recommended for females aged 11 to 26 years.
Lesson Summary
- STIs are diseases caused by pathogens that spread through sexual contact. Abstinence from sexual activity and other risk behaviors is the only completely effective way to prevent the spread of STIs.
- Bacterial STIs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. These diseases usually can be cured with antibiotics.
- Viral STIs include genital herpes, hepatitis B, genital warts, and cervical cancer. These diseases cannot be cured, but some of them can be prevented with vaccines.
Lesson Review Questions
1. Describe how STIs spread.
2. What is the only completely effective way to prevent a sexually transmitted infection?
3. Identify three common STIs that are caused by bacteria.
4. Name and describe an STI caused by a virus.
Apply Concepts
5. Assume you are preparing a public service announcement (PSA) to explain to teens how and why to avoid STIs. List three facts you think it would be important to include for an informative and persuasive PSA.
Think Critically
6. Often, STIs do not cause symptoms. Why is it important to detect and treat STIs even when they do not cause symptoms?
7. Explain how a lack of symptoms might contribute to the spread of STIs.
8. Compare and contrast bacterial and viral STIs with regard to their treatment, cure, and prevention.
Points to Consider
From fertilization to old age, the human body is like a fantastic machine. It controls its own growth and development, protects itself from dangers in the outside world, and has amazing abilities to act, think, and feel. Like all living things, human beings are marvels of nature.
- What have you learned about human beings and other organisms by reading this book?
- Has studying biology given you a greater understanding and appreciation of the living world?
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Holiday festivities begin in Connellsville
The holiday season starts in a big way on Saturday, as hundreds of children are expected to attend Christmas In The Park at Yough Park and hundreds will line the streets of Connellsville later in the day for the annual Christmas parade and light-up festivities.
Christmas in the Park is sponsored by the Greater Connellsville Chamber of Commerce and will be held 1 to 4 p.m. The Christmas parade and light-up is sponsored by New Haven Hose Company and will kick off at 7 p.m.
At Christmas in the Park, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to hear the requests of all children attending. Children can have their photo taken with Santa and receive a treat bag, hot chocolate and cookie.
There will be horse and buggy rides. Seth the Balloon Dude will be on hand making unique balloon creations.
There will be face painting, arts and crafts, and karaoke.
Coordinated 360 will be providing holiday music that will fill the park and add to the festive atmosphere.
A basket raffle will be held and refreshments will be sold.
"Coordinated 360 applauds the many volunteers who make Christmas in the Park a fun community celebration for local residents of all ages. We are just one of many local businesses who see the value of giving back to the community and helping to ensure that this tradition continues," said Matthew Dowling, Coordinated 360 owner.
"Donating our services is a way for our team to say thanks to the community for trusting us with their business and allowing us to make a living here at home in Fayette County," said Dave Slusarick, Coordinated 360 creative director.
"The list of the donors that we have is growing," said Ronn Hall, office manager at the chamber.
In addition to Coordinated 360, donors include Herr Inc., Connellsville Walmart, Pechin Shopping Village, First Niagara Laurel Mall, JD Ritenour, John Faris Distributing, Dunbar Distributing, TA Nelson Bus Lines, M&D Excavating, Brooks' Camper Sales, Stone & Co., CRH Catering, The Daily Courier, Herald-Standard, Pinky Toes Day Care, Head Start of Fayette County, McDonalds (Connellsville), Sheetz (Connellsville), Wendy's (Connellsville), Kathryn's Jewelers, West Side Jewelry, state Rep. Deborah Kula, Jackson Hewitt, Kisiel and Associates, Coldwell Banker & Laurel Ridge Realty, Lynn Dairy Queens, Inc., Servpro, Tri-Town Historical Society, Bud Murphy's Rockstarz, Connellsville Towers, Fiesta Realty, Fayette EMS, Armstrong, Connellsville Business and Professional Women and Pennsylvania Institute of Health and Technology.
"The Greater Connellsville Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer this event for the children of the area," said Michael Edwards, chamber community events committee chairman.
"We are expecting a record number of children at our annual Christmas in the Park event. Seeing all the happy faces and being part of making that happen is a great way to start the holiday season of giving for all the volunteers and sponsors," said Bryan Kisiel, chamber treasurer.
During light-up festivities, street decorations and City Hall Plaza will be illuminated. Light-up will occur prior to the start of the parade at 7 p.m.
Parade line-up will take place on Sixth and Seventh streets on the West Side. Marchers and fire and emergency equipment will proceed over the Crawford Avenue Bridge, through town, and finish at East Side Fire Station where Santa will be waiting to give all kids a treat.
John Truxel is the chairman of the food drive that is cosponsored with New Haven Hose and the Connellsville Moose as part of each year's Christmas parade.
Spectators are asked to bring as many nonperishable food items as possible to be donated to area food pantries where the need is greatest around the holidays.
Uniformed firemen will be accompanied by local Boy Scouts to collect the items along the parade route.
The firemen also carry firemen's boots while conducting a boot drive for donations to go toward upkeep of the Christmas lights throughout town. The lights were hung in early November by Randy Hinebaugh, New Haven Christmas decoration chairman, and volunteers including some staff from Armstrong.
Parade watchers are also asked to bring toys for Toys For Tots that the firemen will collect and deliver to the Daily Courier office to donate to the Marines in time for Christmas delivery.
"We're looking forward to good participation in the parade and an evening for everyone to enjoy. The finale of this big day of activity in Connellsville will be fireworks after the parade," said Mayor Charles Matthews, who is a New Haven Hose Company trustee.
Nancy Henry is a freelance writer.


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Food Bank For New York City Founder Kathy Goldman Honored as White House "Food Security Champion of Change" Whitehouse.gov, 9/6/2012
"Believe It or Not, You Need Food Stamps" Huffington Post, 6/5/12
"The Farm Bill Should Protect Hungry Kids, Not Subsidies for Insurance Companies" Huffington Post, 6/6/12
"Staten Island Hunger Task Force taking steps to combat the growing crisis" SI Live, 6/14/12
"Mario Batali on food stamps" Crains New York, 5/11/12
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"Food Bank Kicks Off Food Stamp Challenge" NY Daily News, 5/16/12
"Mission Chinese Set To Open Next Week" Zagat, 5/18/12
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"Food Pantries Swell at Passover" The Jewish Daily Forward, 4/5/12
"Sites Across City Allow NYers to File Taxes For Free" NY1, 4/5/12
"Fighting Hunger For Over 25 Years" Wall Street Journal, 4/16/12
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"Stars Get Charitable at Can-Do Awards" Yahoo, 4/18/12
"Celebrities Attend 2012 Can Do Awards Dinner" Celbuzz, 4/18/12
"Last Night's Parties: Dakota Fanning At The Tribeca Film Festival Vanity Fair Party, And Jon Hamm At The Can-Do Awards" Guest of a Guest, 4/18/12
"East Village Kids Get Recipe for Healthy Cooking Skills" DNAinfo, 3/1/12
"All U.S. residents must file tax returns" NY Daily News, 3/2/12
"Met Council and Food Bank For New York City Launch Virtual Food Drive to Help Provide Two Million Pounds of Kosher Food this Passover" The Jewish Voice, 3/21/12
"Virtual Drive fights hunger in Passover" Brooklyn Downtown Star, 3/22/12
"Bronx Notes: Free Tax Prep Help in the Bronx" Norwood News, 3/23/12
"Food Bank for New York City launches Passover virtual food drive" New York Nonprofit Press, 3/26/12
"Online Food Bank Donates Kosher Items for Passover" NYConvergence, 3/26/12
"The Food Bank For New York City's CookShop program on the 'Move!' in battle against obesity" New York Daily News, 2/19/12
"A Smorgasbord of Benefits," The New York Times, 2/14/12
"Mario Batali's Pang Charity Sandwich" FOOD & WINE, 2/10/12
"Gov. Andrew Cuomo Tells City Crowd He Wants to End Fingerprinting for Food Stamps" The Village Voice, 1/20/12
"A few hours can mean a lot" National Catholic Reporter, 1/20/12
"Improving the City With Vigilance for All," New York Times, City Room blog, 1/12/12
"Nearly 3 Million New Yorkers With College Degrees Can Barely Afford Food" The Business Insider, 1/12/12
"Food Bank Annual Report Shatters Stereotype of New Yorkers Affected By Hunger" New York Daily News, 1/11/12
"Difficulty Affording Food Rises Among College Educated and Middle Class" AM New York, 1/11/12
"More College-Educated New Yorkers Struggling to Afford Food, Study Says" DNAinfo, 1/11/12
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Is he a hero, or should he be put to death for treason?
Investigators have found concrete evidence on computers used by Pfc. Bradley Manning that link him with the leak of classified Afghanistan war reports, a U.S. defense official said. The disclosure came as Defense Secretary Robert Gates pledged Thursday to "aggressively investigate the leak" and find ways to prevent further breaches, and told reporters that he had invited the Federal Bureau of Investigation to assist the probe. Defense officials said the FBI was investigating whether civilians aided Pfc. Manning in providing the information to WikiLeaks, a Web-based group that this week released 76,000 secret reports from Afghanistan. Pfc. Manning already was charged by the military in July with illegally taking secret State Department files and disseminating a classified video, which defense officials said was the one released by WikiLeaks showing a U.S. military helicopter firing on a group of people in Baghdad. Two Reuters journalists and seven others were killed in the 2007 incident. video PM Report: Gates Says Leaks May Cause Huge Damage 9:25 Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the Afghan leaks could cause extensive damage to the allied mission. Meanwhile, investigators have found evidence linking Pfc. Bradley Manning to the leaks, according to a defense official. Julian Barnes discusses. Also, Aaron Zitner discusses developments in the probe of Rep. Charles Rangel. Friends and acquaintances of Pfc. Manning's in Oklahoma said they were interviewed by Army and State Department investigators last month, who asked whether they had received email or packages from Pfc. Manning. The 22-year-old private worked in intelligence operations in Baghdad. He was supposed to be examining intelligence relevant to Iraq, but defense officials said Pfc. Manning used his "Top Secret/SCI" clearance to tap into documents around the world.
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July 30th, 2010, 12:13 PM | #8 |
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Not surprised it was that easy to track him. Its not like they don't internally track classified information. If you look at it, they'll know.
X3 on the firing squad. He's a traitor. |
August 1st, 2010, 05:47 PM | #15 |
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"Innocent people have died, Pakistan is not the most trustworthy partner, and Afghanistan is a tough place to wage a war. This info and more is available on my website, 'ObviLeaks.'"
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Regardless of his personal or political beliefs, he betrayed a trust which placed U.S. or allied troops at increased risk.
In the process of obtaining elevated levels of clearance he was clearly informed of the consequences of betraying that access, so he made a fully informed decision. This isn't about politics or freedom of speech - it's about an informed individual making a conscious choice to release classified information - during wartime no less. The UCMJ is clear on the subject.
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Not that uncommon at all. Basically everybody who works in intel and a multitude of other jobs in the military get TS/SCI clearances before they are even to their school for MOS/Rate training as some of the schools require that you have the clearance to even work on some of the machinery and computer systems that they train on.
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Richard Trumka: Americans Don't Want That 'Grand Bargain'
Cut Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid just so that millionaires and billionaires can continue to receive tax breaks and other giveaways? "We could not disagree more," says AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka in an Op-Ed in today's Politico, "Americans Don't Want 'Grand Bargain.'"
What is the grand bargain? It boils down to lower tax rates for rich people—paid for by benefit cuts for Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. These are precisely the issues that are being debated so vigorously in the campaign, and voters do not want anything to do with such a deal.
The pundits will tell you that Democrats have no choice but to accept Social Security and Medicare benefit cuts—because this is the only way Republicans will agree to more tax revenue. This is the grand bargain.
The grand bargain crowd says we need to cut benefits that help the working class to reduce the deficit.
Trumka says:
But if they were serious about reducing the deficit, they would not propose to lower the top tax rate for the richest Americans, which wastes trillions of dollars. If you want to cut benefits for working Americans while cutting the top tax rate for the richest Americans, it is abundantly clear which side you're on.
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Salman Khan's Dabangg continues its winning spree. The National Award-winning film which boasted of the chartbuster Munni badnaam hui walked away with six awards, including best film album, at the Global Indian Music Awards (GIMA). The event was held at the Kingdom of Dreams in Gurgaon on Thursday night. Mamta Sharma won the best music debut for Munni badnaam. The best music director award went to Sajid-Wajid and Lalit Pandit for their compositions in the movie. Dabangg also won the technical awards for best background score by Sandeep Shirodkar, best engineer-film album by Eric Pillai and best engineer-theatre mix for Leslie Fernandes. Click here to read more -


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Weight of Trailer...? How much does the avergae 2 horse open trailer weigh? We're trying to get me a truck, because the necessitiy comes w having a horse. we just need to figure out how big of a truck.... |
Hey neighbor. I'm just down the road in Ft. Worth not far from Lake Worth. Regarding trailers and weights, most 2 horse trailers will weigh between 2500 and 3500 pounds. A lot depends on whether it is steel or aluminum (aluminum is lighter), whether it is a stock trailer or solid sides, how large of a tack area the trailer has, what the overall length of the trailer is, and whether it is a gooseneck or bumper pull. You will definitely need a 1/2 ton truck with a V8 engine - don't even try to pull a 2 horse trailer with something smaller. My current truck is rated to to about 9,000 pounds but I don't want to push it past 6,500. Once you get air conditioning running and pulling up some of the hills we have around here, you want to have a little kick left in the engine. |
So I'm guessing a chevey silverado 1500 is completely out of the question? Wow you are really close! Posted via Mobile Device |
Well I wanted a one horse but I don't see those anymore so I figured an open two horse was my next best option. I only have Red & I don't see me buying another horse until at least after college. Posted via Mobile Device |
Actually, my last truck was a Silverado 1500LE and it pulled both my bumper pull (which was a steel Sundowner) and my 4Star 2H Gooseneck just fine. I now have a GMC Sierra with a little bigger engine and it pulls the 4Star (loaded with 2 horses) with absolutely no problems. As long as the engine in the Silverado is a V8 and the truck has a decent towing capacity, you should be fine with a 1500 series 1/2 ton. |
You can also buy computer chips for the 1/2 tons which increase towing capacity by adjusting the shift pattern. When you're not towing, it can increase the gas mileage by about 3 mpg. I believe the one for my husband's '08 Chevy 1/2 ton is about $500, which could probably be made up in gas mileage saved in one year. |
I have a question based on trailer weight/towing since the OP was kinda wondering the same thing. I am interested in possibly purchasing a 2 horse bumper pull that weighs 2,500. It is mostly to haul one horse although I do have 2 horses so at some point I may want to haul both. Would a Trailblazer be able to tow a bumper pull with one horse safely? The towing capacity is 6400 lbs ... The trailer has a small compartment for 2 saddles and additonal tack but it really is only big enough for the saddles. Any insight would be helpful, I would guess it would be ok but I want to be sure. We wouldnt be going over any large hills/mountains unless we would be hauling far distances. For now it would be to attend 4H events that are pretty local. |
In my opinion, you would be fine for 1 horse. Two horses might be pushing it a little bit. I always add about 1100 pounds per horse and about 300 to 500 pounts for tack, water, hay, etc. For 2 horses, you would be up around the 5,000 to 5,500 pounds which is pushing it a little bit. You should be OK on the wheel base since a Trail Blazer (I think) is the same chassis as an Silverado 1500. |
Much, much more important than the trailer weight is the wheel base of the trailer vs. wheel base of the truck, engine size of the truck, and details like heavier suspension, beefed up radiator and transmission oil cooler. I agree with the other posters that a 1/2 ton with a V8 and a tow package can comfortably tow a standard two horse (though for *anything* larger I'd go with a 3/4 ton); as for the TrailBlazer, it depends on the engine size, what towing amenIties it has, and it's length vs. the trailer's length. Concentrating on weighT alone can give you a false sense of security and get you into trouble pretty fast. |
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Wassail Bowl Punch Recipe
- 4 cups hot brewed tea
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 4 cups unsweetened apple juice
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
- 12 whole cloves
- 1. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first six ingredients. Place the cinnamon sticks and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add to slow cooker.
- 2. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour or until punch begins to boil. Discard spice bag. Serve warm. Yield: 3-1/2 quarts.
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1 cup: 143 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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National Infrastructure Crisis
Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers issues a report card for America's infrastructure. In the 2013 report, the ASCE gave the United States a D+ rating with an estimated cost to ...
Thu, March 17, 2016
Oil Production Quotas
Oil prices have virtually collapsed and OPEC and other oil producing nations are considering quotas and production limits to drive prices up.
The damage to the oil producing nations of lower oil ...
Fri, February 26, 2016
Japanese Negative Rates: What Does it Mean?
The Bank of Japan, in early February 2016, lowered interest rates to negative territory. The rates were lowered to a negative .1% on cash balances.
The negative interest rate policies espoused ...
Thu, January 14, 2016
Destroying Sense of Right and Wrong
Whenever there is an assault on a society's moral compass the confusion that can result is destructive to both the society and the core values of that society.
In ...
Tue, December 22, 2015
Beware Deflation
Much of the European Union and Japan have been beleaguered by a monetary policy characterized by negative interest rates.
In Europe, Germany, Austria, the ...
Mon, November 30, 2015
Duty, Honor, Country
I am a retired United States Marine Corps Reserve Colonel. I have served in Iraq, briefly in Afghanistan, and in numerous contingency operations throughout my career. I held one of the highest ...
Thu, October 22, 2015
Mr. Speaker: Lead or Get Out of the Way
Speaker Boehner's decision to step down as Speaker of the House and McCarthy's decision not to seek the seat may finally create the showdown in our Country that is needed to move us away from the ...
Thu, October 01, 2015
The Unfair Tax Code
The American media has successfully swallowed a tall tale and we are being force fed the catch! The fantasy surrounds the debate about the unfair tax code. Unfortunately, the questions being asked ...
Thu, August 20, 2015
Economic Warning Signs
The Occupy Democrats have been quick to point out on social media all of the alleged economic accomplishments under President Obama.
Unfortunately, the assessment ...
Fri, June 26, 2015
Defrauding America
Beginning with the General Motors bailout with a total cost to taxpayers of over $11 billion and the total cost to society of over $50 billion in order to shore up UAW pension plans, the Obama ...
Thu, June 18, 2015
The Politics of Subversion
The Obama administration has raised the bar in terms of artful deception and denial of the most blatant lies.
When caught in either an outright deception or lie, ...
Thu, May 28, 2015
Fiat Currency and German Bonds
"Germany sells Five-year debt at Negative Yield for First Time on Record", screams the article from Wall Street Journal. The subtitle also stated "Move reflects plummeting borrowing ...
Wed, April 15, 2015
Myth of White Privilege
White Privilege?
Of late the term "white privilege" has been bantered about in academia, the press, and in select governmental agencies.
Fri, March 06, 2015
Personal Accountability
The character of a nation and its core values determine whether or not a nation will survive. Be it the fall of the Roman Empire, the fall of the Third Reich, or most other empires, the root causes ...
Thu, February 19, 2015
Oil: Surplus or Deflation?
What is behind the oil price decline
Conventional wisdom indicates slowing global economy and increased production are the root causes behind the precipitous drop ...
Fri, February 13, 2015
We Are at War!
World War III has started and apparently our government is unwilling to acknowledge it.
Just as now, prior to World War II, efforts were made throughout Britain and ...
Fri, January 23, 2015
Accountability and Responsibility
Be it Ferguson, New York City, or any other social crisis facing our nation, the lack of leadership by the President, the Attorney General, Governor Nixon and other "leaders" opining on the ...
Fri, January 02, 2015
The Real Employment Problem
The real employment problem
The unemployment statistics in November 2014 continue to improve or so it seems. But just below the surface of those improving ...
Wed, December 10, 2014
U. S. Senate Puts American Lives At Risk
I am a retired Marine reserve Colonel. I have been in harm's way.
The Senate intelligence committee released a report that is likely to be incendiary at best. On ...
Fri, November 21, 2014
Child Mental Heath Care Woefully Lacking
Mental health care in the United States has been fragmented and disjointed for decades. The homeless problems in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the school shootings by distressed children across the ...
Mon, October 27, 2014
Dollar as a World Currency
Unparalleled economic growth compared to the rest of the world has been the experience in the United States economy since the founding of our republic.
However, ...
Fri, October 10, 2014
Islamic Terrorism and U.S. Role
Bombing is not a strategy!
Without a clear understanding of the mission and strategy behind the current "bombing campaign" against ISIS, our nation faces ...
Fri, September 19, 2014
New World Disorder
Recently there was a YouTube video clip commenting about the 20 second speech clip by President Obama in which he was calling for a new world order and that people were too small minded essentially ...
Fri, August 29, 2014
Quantitative Easing Revisited
By the end of the year 2014, the results and the impact of the Federal Reserve's quantitative easing programs should be clearly known. It is anticipated widely that the Fed will eliminate ...
Tue, August 05, 2014
The Cruelty of Liberalism
The feel-good policies of many liberals are so fraught with unintended consequences that the very help that people believe they are providing to those less fortunate are, in fact, ensuring that those ...
Wed, July 16, 2014
Trickle Up Poverty
Despite Republican cries to the contrary, President Obama and his team have effectively set the agenda for the US economy and the United States for the years, and perhaps decades, ahead.
Mon, May 19, 2014
Liberal Agenda Backfires
No good deed goes unpunished!
No expression could be more appropriate as it relates to the liberal agenda as it relates to illegal immigration.
Thu, April 24, 2014
The GOP and Hispanics
Since I began my walk across America to raise awareness of the needs of children with behavioral, emotional, and developmental disabilities, I have had the opportunity to meet hundreds of ...
Mon, March 10, 2014
Stopping Welfare Fraud
Welfare systems and social service systems have expanded substantially since the Great Depression.
Since the depression, ...
Thu, January 30, 2014
The American Aristorcacy
The American Aristocracy
The American Revolution was fought in order to allow the American colonies the right to determine their own future.
The Declaration ...
Thu, January 09, 2014
Pope Francis, Thomas Jefferson and Capitalism
"Unless you believe, you will not understand"
This quote in paragraph 23 of the papal encyclical "Lumen Fidei" provides insight into how to ...
Fri, December 20, 2013
Call to Duty
This December marks the ninth anniversary of my being recalled to active duty out of my military retirement from the Marine Corps reserve. I was one of the thousands that would eventually be called ...
Wed, November 27, 2013
The Real Employment Problem
Supposedly the economy is rebounding. Years of stimulus spending by the Administration and over $3 Trillion in quantitative easing by the Fed is allegedly working. Or is it?
Wed, November 13, 2013
When Will They Stop Lying About Health Care?
In my oath of office as a United States Marine, I was asked if I had any moral hesitation or moral purpose of evasion to honor my oath. It was a clear question. It was concise. The question was ...
Mon, September 30, 2013
Failure of Command
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, in response to the Navy Yard killings, remarked that there were a number of red flags missed in the background check of Navy contractor Aaron Alexis. "Ya ...
Thu, September 05, 2013
The Perfect Storm
Our nation is facing a perfect financial storm that will affect the lives of our citizens for decades to come.
Despite the potential chaos which may ensue, the ...
Fri, August 09, 2013
DOMA Ruling Creates New Bias
DOMA Unconstitutional — Problem Created
In the 5 to 4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act to be unconstitutional.
Fri, July 19, 2013
Race Relations: Have We Progressed at All?
To say that I am confused with the multiple reactions to the Zimmerman verdict would be an understatement.
In the wake of the Zimmerman court case, the disparity in ...
Mon, July 01, 2013
Education Bubble Has Burst
The student loan debate in Congress is bringing to the forefront the student loan crisis plaguing our nation as well as the financial instability of academic institutions in the United States.
Fri, May 24, 2013
Ryan Plans Walk Across America
Whether it is Sandy Hook, Columbine, Virginia Tech, or any horrific tragedy that strikes America, the apparent reaction is to respond with the predetermined agenda of the media and this ...
Thu, May 02, 2013
Fed Fueling Stock Market Inflation
The stock market has recently posted recent highs since the 2008 financial meltdown.
Inflation is allegedly tame and within "acceptable" limits.
Fri, April 12, 2013
The Last Frontier
Throughout the history of the world when people have become oppressed they have fled and moved to neighboring uncharted lands. The uprooted and migrating people are called refugees, pioneers, ...
Fri, March 22, 2013
Modern Day Debtor Prisons
Modern Day Slavery Debtor Prisons
The United States has often prided itself that we no longer have debtor prisons. Debtor's prisons were, for the most part, ...
Thu, February 07, 2013
Greed is Good
When the Treasury sold some of "our" shares in GM recently and agreed to sell our remaining shares over a 12-15 month period, the expected loss on the GM bailout will amount to ...
Fri, January 18, 2013
A Time for Leadership
The American Taxpayer Relief Act was passed and conservatives around the nation immediately began calling for the heads of those conservative lawmakers who voted in favor of the bill.
Thu, December 27, 2012
Social Security and the Politics of Deceit
In the Vice Presidential debate, Paul Ryan stated "Medicare and social security are going bankrupt". Without hesitation Joe Biden said emphatically "in regard to social security, we ...
Thu, December 06, 2012
Low Interest Rates: Winners and Losers
"Anytime you have a really great deal, remember for every winner there must be a loser."
The expression means that when you have a "lopsided" ...
Wed, November 21, 2012
Uncertainty Worst Part of Fiscal Cliff
No decision is a decision. There's never been a time in our nation's history when that expression means more. The lack of a decision by President Obama and Congress has sparked the doom and gloom of ...
Thu, November 15, 2012
The Fall and Rebirth of America
The election results are now in and many conservatives and Republicans are disheartened.
The hope that many of us had that the nightmare of the Obama presidency ...
Fri, October 26, 2012
Deflation is Here
Denmark, Germany, Switzerland and Finland have been issuing short term government notes at negative interest rates since mid year 2012!
This dangerous precedent has ...
Thu, October 04, 2012
Sticks and Stones
Few people would consider denigrating any religion or person to be a reasonable, mature, and decent way to behave.
Yet when riots and killings are allegedly sparked ...
Tue, September 18, 2012
The Disaster of Quantitative Easing
Denmark, Germany, Switzerland and Finland have been issuing short term government notes at negative interest rates since mid year 2012!
This dangerous precedent has ...
Thu, August 23, 2012
Deflation's Impact
In response to an article on actions the Federal Reserve consider relating to monetary policy, a blogger questioned me and asked "inflation, deflation, does it really matter?
Mon, July 30, 2012
Fighting the Last Depression
Fighting this Depression with the Last Depression's Tactics is a recipe for disaster!
In Chairman Bernanake's doctoral thesis, he "focused on the role of ...
Thu, July 19, 2012
Obama Thinks Government is the Root of All Creation
(This article first appeared in Investors Business Daily.)
In the beginning, Government provided the infrastructure that permitted the success of American ...
Sun, July 15, 2012
It's the Uncertainty, Stupid!
In Chairman Bernanake's doctoral thesis, he "focused on the role of
monetary policy in affecting economic activity, and on the historical analysis of the causes of the Great ...
Mon, June 18, 2012
Time for a Government Anti-Trust Act?
Many laws protect us against abusive businesses.
Some laws protect us against abusive unions.
But what laws effectively protect ...
Thu, May 31, 2012
Starving the Beast
With the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the founding fathers effectively signed their own death warrant.
The Declaration said in part "That whenever any Form of ...
Thu, May 10, 2012
Debt - The New Equity
In 2008 the financial world, as we know it, changed.
Many of the principles we were taught were invalidated, it seemed.
Save for retirement and live happily ...
Mon, April 30, 2012
Civil Disobedience - Take a Stand!
With the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the founding fathers
effectively signed their own death warrant.
The Declaration said in part ...
Mon, April 09, 2012
Government Caused Depression?
During the Vietnam conflict a common complaint of soldiers was that you could never tell who the enemy really was.
In this current economic recession I too am ...
Fri, March 30, 2012
The Peace Dividend: Paid but Not Earned
When the Berlin Wall collapsed and it appeared that the Soviet Union was going to break apart completely, President Clinton declared a peace dividend. During that "declaration" of the ...
Tue, March 13, 2012
The Fed: We're Doing it Again
No sooner had the housing market bubble burst in 2008, when the culprit for the real estate bubble was identified, in part, as the teaser interest rates.
Teaser interest rates, also called ...
Wed, February 22, 2012
Lost Hope
As our economy continues to struggle, the structural problems facing our citizens which influence the current economic malaise must not be overlooked.
There are ...
Wed, February 01, 2012
Conduct Unbecoming
Recently Congressman and retired Lt. Col. Allen West decried the public outrage over the reaction to the videos of the Marines allegedly urinating on the corpses of dead Taliban.
Wed, January 11, 2012
It's the Uncertainty Stupid!
Operation Twist is the Federal Reserve's most recent effort to reduce long term interest rates. In selling $400 Billion in short term securities to use the proceeds to invest in longer term U. S. ...
Thu, December 01, 2011
Super Committee: Success or Failure?
In the Budget Control Act of 2011, Congress created the Super Committee. The Super Committee technically called the "Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction" was chartered with the ...
Mon, October 31, 2011
Pro-Union is Not Pro-Worker
A recurring theme from the current administration is that to be pro-organized labor is to be pro-worker. Concurrently, the administration has consistently refuted that it is using class warfare as a ...
Fri, September 23, 2011
A Reply to Warren Buffet
In an opinion editorial on August 14, 2011 in the New York Times, Warren Buffett exclaimed that politicians were coddling the super rich.
The research Mr. Buffett did on the tax code ...
Tue, September 06, 2011
Recreating the Dream
The American Dream can be restored to reality.
I have never been as optimistic about the future of our great nation as I am today despite significant leadership ...
Thu, August 11, 2011
Mr. President - It's 3 A.M.
During the 2008 presidential campaign, then candidate Hilary Clinton ridiculed Barack Obama's inexperience with the now famous ad asking who you wanted to answer the phone during a crisis at ...
Fri, August 05, 2011
Creating Uncertainty: Recipe for Economic Disaster
As Congress and the President debated the increase in the debt ceiling limit to over $16 Trillion, millions of Americans have been held hostage by threats to entitlement programs and threats to ...
Tue, July 26, 2011
Economic Slavery
The "tax the rich" hysteria gripping this nation is absolute insanity. Cries to raise taxes on those with incomes over $250,000 or some other magical number are incredulous.
Fri, June 10, 2011
Dealing with Disaster
From the collapse of the Soviet Union to the sovereign debt disasters brewing in Europe, the fatigue and fear of their citizens is clearly evident in their weary eyes. With unemployment in Spain at ...
Thu, May 19, 2011
Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way
The entire budget debate on Capitol Hill and at the White House is a charade!
To put the $61 Billion dollar budget cuts in perspective, consider that we could save $38 Billion alone by ...
Thu, April 28, 2011
Eliminating the Department of Education
Cosmetic budget cuts will not solve our nation's debt woes. Real change is required to right our county. Waste must be identified, isolated, and eliminated.
One ...
Thu, March 31, 2011
The Way Ahead - A Nation in Crisis
Whenever a nation's government tells its citizens, either business or labor, that they can run your operations better than you can, that government's credibility is shaken.
Thu, March 03, 2011
Death of Common Decency
The Supreme Court ruled that the Westboro Baptist Church's behavior in demonstrating at the funeral of Marine Lance Corporal Matthew Snyder was protected speech under the First Amendment of the ...
Fri, February 25, 2011
Serious Solutions
The President announced the 2012 budget of $3.73 Trillion with an expected deficit of $1.1 trillion. The massive deficit combines with the three prior years' deficits of in excess of $1 Trillion ...
Fri, January 14, 2011
Deficit Inspired National Stragegy
The sovereign debt issues of Europe will soon pale in comparison to the sovereign debt issues of the United States.
The European crisis is merely the forerunner ...
Wed, December 01, 2010
GM Success Story?
In November 2010, GM sold stock in a public offering.
At the same time, the President announced that the tough decisions made during his administration were ...
Thu, November 11, 2010
Obsessive Regulatory Disorder
It's flu season and yet the vaccine for ORD has yet to be developed. The virus is spreading. Our health system is inundated. What is a Nation to do!
The disease ...
Fri, October 01, 2010
Persuit of Happiness
I think I can! I think I can!
Most of us remember with warmness in our hearts that great parable of the little engine and its effort and determination in triumphing over obstacles and ...
Fri, September 10, 2010
Seeds of the Next September 11th
Wikileaks recently published over 90,000 classified documents relating to the Afghanistan war and, in a second brazen act, published top secret CIA documents for the whole world to view.
Fri, August 20, 2010
Wanasoma! That's right. Wanasoma.
Our government has learned economics all too well. The government understands elasticity of demand better than most economists ...
Fri, July 23, 2010
Ideology vs. Philosophy: An Education Dilemma
Star Trek's Dr. Spock must be so confused.
Seeing the thought process of some of the politicians, business and labor leaders today causes most rational persons to ...
Fri, July 09, 2010
Misery Index Revisited
For those old enough to remember, the 1980's were consumed by periods of high unemployment, high inflation, and devastating interest rates. The national debt was almost $1 Trillion. Interest rates ...
Thu, June 10, 2010
Energy Disaster
On March 28, 1979, Three Mile Island suffered a partial core meltdown at Unit 2 of its nuclear reactors. The causes of the failure are now well documented but the consequences of the disaster to ...
Fri, May 21, 2010
Democracy and Freedom Lost
In my years of service in the United States Marine Corps and having had the opportunity to spend a great deal of time in foreign nations, it became very clear how to me how governments are overthrown ...
Fri, April 30, 2010
Civil Liberties Eroded
The health care bill, the financial services industry restructuring, the Patriot Act and a host of other bills, rules, regulations, and controls are all serving to quickly erode the very liberties ...
Fri, March 19, 2010
National Debt Threatens National Security
The greatest national security threat to the United States is our national debt. A determined enemy could bring us to our knees without firing a shot.
Just as ...
Fri, February 26, 2010
The Perfect Financial Storm
Since September 2008, the Nation has been in the grip of a painful recession which has affected each and every one of us.
With unemployment standing steady at over ...
Tue, February 09, 2010
Reform Government as Well as Banking
Reform government as well as banking!
President Obama on January 21 chastised the banking industry for taking such tremendous risks with taxpayer funds!
Wed, December 23, 2009
Iraq Was Not Vietnam; Afghanistan is Not Iraq
The President's decision to send 30,000 troops to Afghanistan came after careful deliberation. The certainty of his rhetoric concerning withdrawal during the campaign has apparently been replaced ...
Fri, November 13, 2009
Civility and Selfless Sacrifice
By Col. Frank Ryan, USMC (Ret.)
The Medal of Honor is bestowed on those individuals "who conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his ...
Fri, October 23, 2009
Rebuilding America: Medical Reform
Over the weekend of September 11th, President Obama chided opponents of his health care reforms for being naysayers. He accused them of lying and of not offering alternatives.
Fri, October 02, 2009
The Strategy for Victory or the Agony of Defeat?
Our Nation is once again being terrorized by extremist groups intent upon making a statement or inflicting damage to our way of life.
Many are not convinced that ...
Fri, August 21, 2009
Rebuilding America: - Focus Efforts or Lose the Legacy
Focus Efforts or Lose the Legacy
Watching our Congress in action and the change that has engulfed our Nation since January 2009, I am convinced that the Obama strategy is to throw so much into the mix that fiscal conservatives will ...
Thu, August 20, 2009
Misguided President
Recently, President Obama urged religious leaders to support his health care plan. He invoked a moral and ethical standard.
He stated: "These are all ...
Mon, July 13, 2009
Essays on Rebuilding America - The Customer
The Customer
Recently I went into a fast food restaurant and ordered a hamburger, fries and a diet coke. When paying for my meal, the sales clerk told me that my bill was $27.52. I was stunned. When I ...
Fri, June 19, 2009
Letter of Resignation - 'I no longer wish to be a taxpayer'
'I no longer wish to be a taxpayer'
When I heard Joe Biden tell me it was my patriotic responsibility to pay more taxes, I felt like resigning from the Taxpayers Club of America! Wouldn't you love to resign as well?
Thu, May 28, 2009
Ryan's Rules on Free Markets: A Lesson in Freedoms Lost
There are certain rules of law that fall within the purview of man and there are significantly more important truisms of markets that defy the laws of man. Whenever man attempts to interfere with ...
Fri, May 08, 2009
Rebuilding America: The Oath
Having just seen the Department of Homeland Security's advisory relating to right wing extremists and how the word extremist is being used towards anyone not agreeing with the President, I am ...
Wed, March 18, 2009
Bailouts, the Constitution and the Role of Government
Recently Cramer was attached by Jon Stewart. The attacks were anything but complimentary but what Stewart failed to understand when he claimed that Wall Street knew "this" panic was going ...
Fri, February 20, 2009
Opportunity Lost
President Obama signed the Stimulus Bill into law on February 17, 2009. At the moment of the signing, he stood up and uttered "It's done".
In ...
Thu, February 12, 2009
A Tribute to Lincoln - A Travesty to Lincoln
During the recent Presidential Inauguration, Barack Obama used the same Bible that Abraham Lincoln used during his inauguration. Obama traveled from Illinois using the same route Lincoln did on his ...
Fri, January 23, 2009
Rebuilding America: - Bubbles and Panics
Bubbles and Panics
On Good Morning America, Elizabeth Warren, Chairperson of the Congressional Oversight Panel reviewing the expenditures of the TARP funds, expressed righteous indignation with the inability to track ...
Wed, December 31, 2008
Rebuilding America - The Commoditization of America
The Commoditization of America
Wal-Mart's and Costco's tremendous success have led us to believe that everything we do and everything we buy are determined only by price. This commoditization of America has had a profound effect ...
Thu, December 11, 2008
The End of JFK Idealism?
"Ask not what your country can do for you……."
In his inauguration, President Kennedy invoked our patriotism and sense of honor to serve our ...
Wed, November 19, 2008
Rebuilding America: - Government regulations legalize greed
Government regulations legalize greed
The most recent spat of corporate, personal and government greed is causing many Americans to demand greater oversight and regulation on our financial markets. Unfortunately for all of us, these ...
Fri, October 31, 2008
An Open Letter to Colin Powell
General Powell, I have a tremendous respect for you and what you have done for our country. It is out of that profound respect that I am concerned about your recent endorsement of Senator Barack ...
Wed, October 08, 2008
Tax the Wealthy -- Baffled Again
I just don't get it. I truly do not understand.
Over my entire lifetime and in this most recent presidential election cycle, I have heard some lower income ...
Wed, September 17, 2008
Rebuilding America: - Energy Independence
Energy Independence
Inflate your tires, tune up your car's engine, drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge are all reflective of the multitude of potential solutions to our Nation's energy problems. Despite these ...


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Amer Antiquity Hand-Knotted Aqua/Tan Rug - ANQ-5
A modern heirloom, the Antiquity collection is among Amer's premier rug collections. Raw New Zealand wool is completely processed by hand to create the yarn that contributes to the Antiquity collection's natural abrash appearance, being both an antique and new simultaneously. Artisans intentionally weave unmatched quality into each design, bursting with timeless colors and designs. The Antiquity collection will endure as long as the designs that grace the many faces of this fine array of floor coverings.
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Entry #63
Well, my PC should be back in a couple days, so I thought it was due time to open the Com slots again!!!
I'll leave you a quick stub regarding the general prices so far, but please check the "Commissions OPEN!!!" article at my profile (link: http://fatelogic.deviantart.com/) to know the details ^^
Prices (general outlines):
First character: 50 U$D
Each aditional character: 25 U$D
Backgrounds are debatible. Simpler BGs like colors and such are easier and, therefore, cheaper than complex, concrete BGs or landscapes. The prices usually range from 10 to 30 U$D unless stipulated otherwise (all negotiated via PMs)
Pencil sketchs: Per Character: U$D 10
Feel free to ask whatever doubt you've got. (Just in case though, I'll answer here: I don't accept points as a form of payment.)
Fate out!!!
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June 14, 2013 10:20 am
Quick notes on five loud performances from Day 1 of the 2013 Perfect Game National Showcase. With the 2013 MLB Draft a week in our rearview, the 2014 draft class is already under industry surveillance, as the 2013 summer circuit kicks off this weekend with the Perfect Game National Showcase. Joe Hamrahi and I are taking in the event along with our partners at Perfect Game, and will be bringing you more detailed write-ups early next week. For now, here are five loud performances from Day 1 you should know about.