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a troubled tech stock is now turning heads on wall street. in today's cover story, michigan remains divided over union rights legislation. how one signature could affect millions. plus, from retail giant to bankrupt & broken - a look at the rise and fall of circut city. how top techniques used by wealthy americans turn into big deductions on taxes. and, ways companies are tracking smartphones to learn how to advertise to your children. first business starts now. you're watching first business: financial news, analysis, and today's investment ideas. good morning. it's tuesday, december 11th.i'm angela miles. in today's headlines... the market is still looking for progress on avoiding the fiscal cliff. president obama and congressmen boehner met at the white house yesterday. stocks inched higher on the news, with the dow and s&p 500 near 5-week highs. selling in apple once
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again held back the nasdaq. gold was up and oil was down. a two-day fed meeting starts today with the fed most likely talking about stimulating the economy by purchasing more treasury bonds to keep interest rates low. the government is selling its remaining stake in aig... and reports say regulators have a $1.9 billion dollar settlement with hsbc. the bank is accussed of laundering money for drug dealers and terrorists. john brady of rj o'brien joins us now. john, are you seeing any special positioning ahead of the fed? > > we have angie. over the course of the last two weeks so, we have seen equity markets continue to "melt up," as traders would say, continue to be sort of supported by this idea that the federal reserve is going to continue its method of quantitative easing. the fed meeting to start today. however, we will receive the announcement from the fed tomorrow, perhaps around 1:00 or so wednesday. but, the idea is that risk assets, both equities
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and metals, commodities mostly, continue to melt higher with the idea that the fed is going to continue to monetize its debt and supply excess reserves to the economy. > what about tax management? what are you seeing with investors and traders trying to avoid that fiscal cliff, although potentially that could happen next year? > > we have seen two big trades really, angie. first, last week gold came off about $50 an ounce. it was rumored that hedge funds specifically were exiting long positions ahead of year-end to meet both investor redemptions as well as a number of other tax-related issues. secondly, the corporate bond market has been very busy over the last couple of weeks. corporates are issuing debt at record low yields, turning around and using that capital to pay out special dividends to shareholders. costco and home depot have been two specific names that have used that capital structure, arbitrage, in order to reward shareholders ahead of year-end. we may see a bit more of it in the next few weeks. > good to have you on the show. that is john brady of rj o'brien. thanks. > > thank you. lawmakers in michigan are on
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the verge of handing organized labor a defeat in a state where just 20 years ago more than one in four workers were union members. but that membership has since declined. our cover story looks at michigan, about to become a right-to-work state. both houses of michigan's legislature have passed bills that would prohibit employers in michigan from forcing workers to join or support a union as a condition of employment. after wording differences are reconciled, michigan's governor is expected to sign it into law. "one of the arguments for right-to-work is that it is 'friendly' for business, you get extensive business investment." but protestors such as nurses hope to discourage the governor from signing the legislation. "things that we have, such as adaquate staffing, rest between shifts, those kinds of things would be gone if we didn't have collective bargaining." the pending legislation comes as daimler announced it would make a $100 million investment to build heavy-duty trucks and other vehicles at the company's redford facility in suburban detroit. "you're seeing millions go into
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this plant, so it disproves the argument." "i think it's a wonderful one- time deal. but we need more than one-time wonderful deals. we need a succession of them. capitalism is continuous." monday, president obama, who won re-election with united auto workers and other union support, toured the plant where daimler would build axles, transmissions and engines. he has opposed right-to-work legislation and was expected to meet with governor snyder. "what we shouldn't be doing is taking away your right to bargain for better wages and working conditions." what happens to auto workers if michigan becomes right-to-work? perhaps not much, according to the center for automotive research. the center's labor and industry group director says "in an already organized plant, they are used to paying dues. but i don't think there will be a mass exodus." if michigan becomes a right-to-
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work state, it would be the 24th to do so. 3100 hundred jobs may stall out at a gm plant in germany. the u.s. automaker is out with plans to stop making its zafiras at its opel division in 2016. gm, however, is considering other options for the factory to stymie job losses. the carmaker is attempting to put the brakes on its losses in europe. the plant shutdown becomes the first for germany since world war ii. italian bond yields headed higher following news that prime minister mario monti plans to resign. monti's reign will come to an end in february, following passage of the 2013 budget. the move raises political concerns over italy in the midst of the eurozone crisis. monti has been credited with keeping italy's debt crisis under control. the japanese economy has some gross domestic problems. japan's gdp has contracted two quarters in a row, signaling it has entered recession. a recent territorial dispute with the chinese government and struggles following last year's tsunami
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continue to hurt japan's export market. an election next week in japan could have a large effect on fiscal policy. reports say delta is close to landing a deal that will give the airline a 49% stake in virgin atlantic. bloomberg reports talks between delta and singapore airlines, which is looking to sell its stake in virgin, are advancing. the deal is estimated to cost between $300 and $500 million. it could mean a step up for delta's business, due to virgin atlantic's high volume of premium passengers. apple and google reportedly are forming a rather odd alliance. the two rivals are making a joint bid for a bundle of kodak patents. according to bloomberg news, the combined bid is $500 million. kodak could get an $830 million loan to get out of bankruptcy by selling its patents. holiday hiring is on track to set a record this year. retailers have added more than 619,000 jobs in the last two months, up 19% from last year. if 140,000 more people are hired this season it will break a
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record set in 2000 of 760,000 hires - the most ever. stores are bulking up staffs to stay open longer. macy's just revealed last week it will remain open for 48 hours straight the weekend prior to christmas. apps on smart phones and ipads may be spying on your children. the federal trade commission found that most mobile apps for kids are secretly collecting information such as phone numbers, locations and other private information without parents' knowledge. the ftc study shows how interactive apps, purchased through the google apple stores, could share id information with advertising networks or other third parties that build profiles based on kids' behaviors. mcdonald's may be on the verge of a burger breakout. global same-store sales jumped 2.4% in november, well above analysts' expectations of .17%. the premium cheddar bacon onion sandwich, along with dollar
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value menu items, appealed to recession-weary consumers still looking for good deals. one analyst predicts mcdonald's to start 2013 flat, but pick up mid-year. "at that point, we're going to see an acceleration because i think a lot of the current iniatitves they have of expanding, the emphasis on the dollar menu, and bringing in new products to market, i think that's going to have a positive impact on same-store sales." mcdonald's' stock rose nearly 1% on the news, to $89.35 a share. that bounce follows an october in which mcdonald's' u.s. sales slipped for the first time in nine years and led to the resignation of company president jan fields. hewett-packard is suddenly jumping onto the hot stock list. shares climbed 4% yesterday on speculation billionaire investor carl ichan is building a positon in the tech giant. this year has been a rough one for hpq. shares have tumbled on troubles including the $9 billion charge from its acqusition of autonomy and concerns about its printer and pc businesses. here's
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trader alan knuckman's thoughts on the stock: "well, i think it might have ovedone on the downside. you have to remember hewlett-packard has done this twice. it dropped from $80 back down to $10 and then rose again; fell from $50 to the current level where we are now. so, it does have some brand value, it's just a matter of sorting out the company and making things work again, and i think the new ceo could do this." heweltt-packard stock is down nearly 75% since april 2010. at current levels, knuckman calls it a stock to buy now and hold for a year or two. barron's is naming its top 10 stock picks for 2013. apple, jp morgan chase and royal dutch shell all made it onto the influential list of picks, joined by barnes and noble, black rock, general dynamics, marathon petroleum, novartis, viacom and western digital. barron's has been bullish on several of these stocks this year while others were determied to be undervalued. it might just be the thing to
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get the whole world focused on fighting global warming - pasta. ubiquitous in almost every culture, pasta is one of the foods most in danger from warming global temperatures. made from wheat, the grain is considered the most susceptible to higher temperatures, drought, and flooding, all conditions that science says will accompany a warmer planet. still to come, what could become of a few of your favorite things when looking for tax breaks this year. but first, find out why the plug was pulled on circut city. that's next with bill moller, after this "in the know" message.
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w you remember circuit city? i mean, that business was big - starting out as a mom & pop for a number of years until the mid 90's, it was the best performing company on the fortune 500. 3 years ago it went bust. so, what happened after it was liquidated. let's talk with alan wurtzel. he is the son of the pop who founded the little tv & appliance store in 1949. as a 52-year insider, including a stint as ceo, he has now written the book, "good to great to gone: the 60-year rise and fall of circuit city." so mr. wurtzel, what did happen? > > well, it happened in four stages. between 1995 and 2000, best buy and world mart and the other mass merchants began catching up with us. we did not change our store format. and by the end of the decade, we were
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number 3. my successors, nick's successor, understood there was a problem, but it would have required a huge investment in remodeling stores and retraining salespeople, etc. - changing the business strategy. he didn't have the fortitude, the courage, the vision, to make these hard changes. he was afraid that wall street wouldn't understand and the price of the stock would collapse. he became discouraged and quit, and put in as his successor somebody that didn't grow up in the business, came from best buy, brought in a whole new team of people, didn't understand the caring and respectful culture that circuit city had with its employes and suppliers. they fired 3400 salespeople and crowed to the newspapers how
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much money they were saving, and in the process destroyed the morale and culture of the company. > let me ask you: this is a family business after all, and you are watching it before your eyes fall apart. do you retain some bitterness about this in any way? > > i wouldn't say bitterness, but obviously disappointment. > were you advising him? did you see early on that those were mistakes that were being made, because you were on the board i think until 2001. > > yes. i saw early on that we were losing ground to best buy, and that we needed to change the store formats. and i spoke up, but my voice didn't persuade the then-current ceo. > what is the lesson here do you think? you have to stay nimble? you have to stay productive and progressive? looking ahead? are those the lessons for companies? > > the big lesson for circuit city is you have to listen to the customer and see what the customer is doing. the customer was going to places like best buy and the mass merchants, where you could pick it up, put it in a shopping cart, wheel it to the checkout stand. we insisted on staying with the
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old model, where you had to talk to a salesman so that he could step you up to a more expensive product or an extended service policy. > lessons learned. alan wurtzel, thank you so much. thank you bill. still ahead, how the wealthy are cutting down on what they pay in taxes. what it could do for your returns, next.
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while oprah has a few of her "favorite things" to buy for christmas, we have a few of the favorite tax deductions of the wealthy. our tax man, david elyashar of horwich coleman and levin, joins us on set. good to have you back on the show. > > thanks for having me. > according to cnn money, gross earners, or taxpayers bringing in $250,000 on average, took deductions of $91,000 in 2010. congress is about to potentially limit those deductions to maybe down to $50,000. but that means for this year, you can still take some pretty decent deductions. true? > > correct. > let's talk about some of the top deductions for the wealthy, starting with state and local income taxes. > > state and local income taxes are nice for wealthier taxpayers, because of course
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the more money you make, the more you are going to pay in state taxes. and depending on what state you live in, that could have an even more meaningful impact. for example, in illinois, we have gone from a 3% tax rate to a 5% tax rate. in many states that could be as high as 9% or 10%. > the wealthy also love a charitable deduction. > > that's right. for wealthy taxpayers, when they have more disposable income to make charitable contributions. and two, when you are in a higher tax bracket, that makes a more meaningful reduction in your tax burden. the nice thing about charitable deductions is if you are a wealthy taxpayer, you can contribute appreciated property to your favorite charity and get the deduction for the fair market value of that property. and not only that, but you can avoid- if for example you bought a stock many years ago and it has appreciated in value, you can avoid paying the capital gains tax on the appreciated stock. > another big one is a home
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mortgage interest tax deduction. this could be great if you have a few homes perhaps. > > that's right, it's a nice deduction for the wealthy because wealthier taxpayers may have their main home, but they may also have a second home. and so you can deduct the mortgage interest on loans up to $1 million, and also up to $100,000 on a home equity line. so wealthier taxpayers are more inclined to take out loans of that size, and that will have a nice, meaningful impact on their tax return. > at the end of the day, these are deductions just about everybody should be taking though, correct? > > correct. everybody can take these deductions. and the deductions that we named today have a dollar-for-dollar impact on your income. so everybody should be on the lookout and taking these deductions on their tax return. > david elyashar, always a pleasure. thanks for coming on the show today. > > thanks for having me again. a tax strategy helped save google around $2 billion in 2011. recent filings show that google shifted $9.8 billion in revenue into a company in bermuda - a country that is free of corporate income tax. while legal in the u.s., the tax strategies have angered european officials, who argue that big companies including google and starbucks do not pay enough
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we have located scott bauer of trading advantage to talk about a couple of stocks that might be in for major rallies, starting with garmin, which makes gps products, and gap, which happens to trade under the ticker gps. good to have you on the show. > > good segue angie. > i thought it was pretty cute. let's take a look at garmin first, which makes the gps. what do you see in the charts that you like here? > > after the announcement a couple weeks ago that it was being added to the s&p 500 index, as of the close yesterday, we saw a pretty good appreciation in the stock. all of these fund managers out there that track the s&p 500 and have their clients' money in funds in the s&p 500, they had to get into garmin. so, $42, which is really the level that it traded at up until yesterday, that is a pretty good resistance point. that is a pretty high point. i wouldn't be surprised if we saw it pull off just a bit, because now much of the
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buying pressure is taken out of the stock. > interesting. and gap. what is going on there? > > you know, gap was the darling this whole entire year in the retail space, or one of them. we saw this stock really come out of nowhere, turn itself around, trade up into the high $30s, and then, just at the end of last week and yesterday, out of nowhere again, we saw this thing drop 15%, almost 20%. now, there are a couple of schools of thought there, because there is not a lot of concrete news out there. one is, much like people are saying what's happening to apple, investors are taking money off the table, they are taking their profits off the table that they have written up this year. two, later in the week on thursday, we are going to see the november retail sales report. and we are going to see, maybe gap is going to come in a little shy. who knows? and three, there are some stories out there that there is some disappointment from investors and in the marketplace that gap did not give their
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shareholders any sort of special dividend. so maybe the combination of those three is why we are seeing the stock back off. but i think still in the long run, i think it has probably still got some room to run to the upside. > we love having you on the show. thanks as always. scott bauer of trading advantage. > > thanks angie. it's time for us be on our way for today. coming up tomorrow, a harvard- educated, mensa super model will be here with an insider's view on the modeling industry. from all of us at first business, thank you for watching.
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. for the second time in three days, a pipe bomb was discovered in pleasant hill, what investigators hope can lead them to whoever is responsible. it's all ahead on the ktvu channel 2 morning news. this is ktvu channel 2 morning news. and good morning, it is december 11th, i am brian flores. it is almost 4:30 let's check in with steve. how is the day looking so far? >> i know it is dark. >> we have a little bit of a change here not only inland but
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This amazing nutrient reduces Alzheimer`s plaque formation by ninety percent [1]Submitted by Natural Solutio... on Fri, 2011-02-25 11:32
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(NaturalNews) Alzheimer`s disease is a devastating condition that is characterized by the formation of protein amyloid plaques that attack the neural synapses and prevent normal chemical and electrical signaling activity in the brain. Medical researchers aren`t certain if plaque is the cause of Alzheimer`s disease or a normal byproduct of cellular metabolism that remains behind to provoke the memory-robbing condition. The British Journal of Pharmacology provides evidence to explain how plaque is formed in the absence of friendly endothelial nitric oxide (eNOS) that disrupts blood pressure, lipid levels and glucose in the brain. Resveratrol can increase eNOS levels in the brain and lower the impact of deadly plaques seen in Alzheimer`s disease.
Friendly nitric oxide is essential to the proper function of our vascular system. eNOS allows vessels and arteries to contract and expand so blood can effectively circulate to deliver nutrients and oxygen throughout the body. When eNOS production is inhibited, blood pressure rises and problems with blood glucose and cholesterol metabolism become evident.
A current study in the journal PLoS ONE demonstrates that as plaque begins to accumulate at the neural synapses, eNOS production declines, compounding the problem. Free radicals multiply in the brain as a consequence of the increasing amyloid load and extensive damage to delicate brain structures essential to cognitive function and memory ensue.
Resveratrol is a natural protective compound found in high concentrations in red grapes, red wine, purple grape juice, peanuts, and some berries. The nutrient has been the subject of extensive research as it has been shown to mimic the effect of caloric restriction known to extend healthy life span. New evidence explains how resveratrol can reduce amyloid plaque burden in the aging brain.
Reporting in the journal Neurochemistry International, researchers have found that resveratrol activates an enzyme that helps make friendly NOS and can break the plaque-formation cycle that is associated with the progression of Alzheimer`s disease. The researchers were able to show that resveratrol significantly inhibits plaque formation by as much as 90%.
TThe researchers concluded that their study "supports the concept that onset of neurodegenerative disease may be delayed or mitigated with use of dietary chemo-preventive agents that protect against beta-amyloid plaque formation and oxidative stress." This evidence provides further support to the protective nature of natural nutrients to prevent and halt the development of a host of deadly chronic diseases.
Along with resveratrol, research has demonstrated the power of blueberries and grape seed extract to lower the risks associated with brain aging and cognitive decline. Each nutrient targets the expression of specific genes responsible for the progression of dementia and memory-robbing illnesses. People with a familial history of cognitive disease or early onset symptoms should consider supplementing with 50 to 200 mg of resveratrol daily to prevent or reverse amyloid plaque development.
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We think we know glamour these days, but we have no idea. Before the days of Photoshop and air brushing, photographers captured the glamour of their celebrity subjects with little more than a keen eye, a trusty camera, and a reverence for the celebrity's own magnetic presence.
Such is evident in photographer Robert Cumming's brilliant "Red Carpet" celebrity series, an upcoming exhibit at Janet Borden, Inc. in New York City. There's a reason the 1970s are often referred to as the "Golden Age of Cinema," and you could just as easily say they were the golden age of glamour, as well.
Just take a look at these gorgeous shots, and see if you don't agree:
John Travolta
Farrah Fawcett
Olivia Newton-John
Kirk Douglas
Cher Bono
Cumming began his career shooting mobile homes, cactus trees, and other quotidian Southern California scenes, doing anything he could to get closer to Hollywood. Says Cumming in a statement about the exhibit, "By devious means over the next few years [after coming to California], I managed to get a foot in that door, eventually getting that same foot on the red carpet, concluding with two Golden Globes and two Academy Award ceremonies."
Faye Dunaway
Mary Tyler Moore
Mia Farrow
And of course the timeless, Jack Nicholson
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seed oil
, as the title suggests is an oil obtained from the actual seeds of a plant rather than the plant itself. Most vegetable oils are in fact seed oils, prime examples include sunflower, sesame, and canola.
Triglycerides are basically fat. These fats are generally stocked in the seeds of the plant, to supply food for the new plants until they are able to grow their own roots and leaves that will enable them to survive independently. A few seeds also contain sugar to provide energy to feed young plants.
Almost all plants create seeds that encase oil. These nutrient rich oils supply considerable amounts of energy and nourishment for the young seeds to flourish and eventually become an independent plant that will grow roots and leaves that will enable it to survive.
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The amount of oil contained in different types of seeds varies even within the same kind of plant, due age and the environment that the mother plant grows in.
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The best quality oils are unprocessed and have a texture/flavour similiar to that of the seedlings that were pressed. Cold pressing preserves more nutrients ensuring a more nutritious oil than oil produced from the heat pressing method. Storage is also a factor in preserving oils, they should be stored away from heat light and air.
Fresh oils derived from quality seeds should always be cultivated from newly pressed seeds that are sealed and packaged to ensure the consumer receives the freshest quality oil.
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Treat Yourself To Some Top Quality Hair Oil this Winter!
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Now that the winter season is almost here, it's time to think about protecting our hair from the harsh elements to come, especially if your hair is particularly thin and dry. This type of hair is more vulnerable to the elements and will need extra special care.
During the winter time, it's a good idea to give your hair a regular weekly treatment to a deep conditioning oil to replace the moisture that can be lost due to central heating, and cold drying winds. Opuntia prickly pear seed oil applied to damp hair will help to replace and seal in the moisture lost from the winter elements that can cause dryness, frizz and static. A regular weekly treatment, together with a good conditioning treatment every time you wash will help keep those bad hair days away, giving your hair that is fit to be shown off.
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fter each wash, add argan or prickly pear seed oil to your towel dried hair to seal in moisture. Either leave to dry naturally or blow dry on a cool or warm setting.
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Marrakech Market Place (Morocco)
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One place you simply cannot miss when visiting Morocco is the bustling market place in Marrakech where you will find a truly unique shopping experience. There is so much going on and so much to see. A carnival of vibrant colours and textures are everywhere you turn your head. The whole place can seem very overwhelming and chaotic, given the crowds of people, motorbikes zooming past, horse drawn carriages, and street vendors that will randomly wrap a snake around your shoulders for a photo souvenir. Visitors to the Marrakech market will find that almost anything can be bought here; perfume, Moroccan oils, spices for food, bags, scarves, shoes, arts & crafts, lanterns and rugs to name but a few, everyone has something to sell.
Though the market will seem quite busy during the daytime, at night people seem to flock from everywhere and the place gets ever more crowded as even more sellers appear, many just laying their wares to sell on the ground. Lights illuminate all around with so many pretty Moroccan lanterns, children's toys that glow in the dark and of course, all the shops and street lighting. Different kinds of Moroccan music can be heard all around, and the smell of exotic foods make the whole place so exciting. In addition to this, you will also find a labyrinth of small alley ways where there are even more shops and stalls. Through here it can be easy to get lost as you wander from alley way to alley way if you are unfamiliar with the area.
The market in Marrakech also known as souk (which translates to market in Arabic) is truly a delight to the senses with all of its colourful sights, sounds and exotic smells. It is located at a place known as Jemaa El Fna.
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At some point while wandering the Market of Marrakech, you will no doubt come across stalls that sell some amazing natural organic skincare products, there are so many soaps, balms, and oils that you won't know what to go for, everything looks so good and you just want it all! From black soap and sulphur soap to olive oil soap and soaps that incorporate argan and prickly pear oil, the choices are immense. You can find a range of organic
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for the hair and body, and balms that are great all natural moisturisers. Concentrated perfumed oils can also be found that are very popular in Morocco and the Arab world. The Moroccan people truly know their stuff when it comes to body care products, after all, they do have to deal with the harshest of dry weather conditions.
Argan oil, which is one of the rarest oils is the world can be bought for cooking purposes and cosmetic use. You will find all types of hair and body products that incorporate argan oil as it is highly prized for its cosmetic virtues. It is produced only in Morocco due to the specific growing conditions that the argan tree thrives in.
Prickly pear oil can also be found on the souks although finding a genuine product may prove difficult since it has frequently been found to be mixed with other oils making it a less effective product.
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Marrakech in Morocco is situated in North Africa between the Atlas Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. There is a strong Arab tradition blended with European sophistication. Spoken languages include Moroccan Arabic, Berber, French and Spanish with English becoming more popular especially in the major cities. Also, most people in Morocco speak at least two different languages.
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It is well known that vitamin E is highly beneficial for the hair and body for many reasons with even doctors prescribing diet supplements to their patients. It has the capacity to help with heart related problems, skin disorders, scars and wounds. Vitamin E in the cosmetics industry these days is like the kingpin of skincare ingredients, as when applied topically, it moisturises, protects and repairs skin. Being one of the most potent anti-oxidants, vitamin E neutralises free radicals, preventing damage to the skin cells. In addition to the above, it is also a powerful anti-inflammatory which helps with premature skin ageing as it is now known that inflammatory conditions are a prime cause of this.
Vitamin E is considered to be highly moisturising since it prevents the loss of water through the skin, therefore creating a barrier to seal in its own natural moisture levels. This in turn will leave skin more soft, supple and bring welcome relief to dry skin conditions.
Vitamin E and Sun Exposure
Vitamin E or tocopherol as it is also known, is normally found in skin but exposure to the sun's rays has been proven to reduce this highly important antioxidant but direct application increases the availability of it. When our skin is exposed to the sun, it reduces the level of vitamin E in the skin, which leaves it more susceptible to developing free radicals. This is caused not just by environmental factors but also by the body's own oxidative reactions, the chemical and structural changes during exposure. Vitamin E, being a powerful antioxidant helps to counteract this reaction. The effects of sunburn on the skin cause a breakdown of elasticity and reduced moisture levels which leads to lines and wrinkles. Although vitamin E can help to minimise the damage of sunburned skin and the formation of free radicals, it must be noted however, that it cannot be used to replace a sun protection lotion, cream or oil. Most of a topically applied treatment of vitamin E oil or cream will be diminished through sun exposure.
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Changes that occur in the skin as we age are related to many factors including the environment, genetics and diet but the biggest culprit is the sun. This is evident from comparing parts of the body that have had a lot of exposure to areas that that are usually hidden. Since the amount of vitamin E in the skin decreases with age, it becomes more important to replace this. A topical application of vitamin E will help to keep ageing skin supple and plumped up since it helps to retain water content by creating a barrier to keep in precious moisture.
It is worth knowing that the majority of cosmetic creams, lotions and oils containing vitamin E cannot necessarily reverse the ageing process but it can be considerably slowed down through proper care. With this in mind, we should not wait until we get older to start thinking about skincare but rather it should be taken into account when we are young. A good understanding of the skin, its needs and how it works cannot be underestimated to keep our skin looking its best for a lifetime.
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Foods rich in vitamin E include nuts (especially almonds), dried apricots, sunflower & pumpkin seeds, green olives, avocados and plant oils, (especially wheat germ) to name a few but there are many more. Furthermore, vitamin E supplements are widely available in many stores.
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
A Latino for Legal Immigration
Illegal immigration is the movement of people across national borders in a way that violates the immigration laws of the destination country. Now you tell me why is it so hard for the Liberals and their leadership to understand this?
I am an American first and foremost. I also happen to be of Latino/Hispanic heritage. To those Liberals out there you can call me a "Tio Tomas." I really do not care what you think of me. All I know is that I love this country and it is going down the tubes with this administration lead by our President Obama.
All they really want to do is do the same thing to the Hispanic voting block that they have done to the African American community for years. Dumb us down and enslave us to the system with all of their handouts and false promises.
Legal Latinos wise up. and look at what the Democratic Party has done for the African American community for years. Nothing but destroy their hopes and dreams with a false sense of compassion. The inner cities in this country which are populated by Blacks and have been run by Democrats for years are still as poor as they were back then. The race hustling that has gone on for years is despicable. Yet Blacks refuse to wake up and walk away from the plantation. Their own so called leaders like Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson continue to enrich themselves while their people never prosper. If the problems of the African American community were to go away these two charlatans would be out of business. It is in their best interest to keep their own people on the ropes. I would love to know what percentage of Jesse's Rainbow Coalition money goes to a poor Black kid in the inner city?
It is for these and other reasons that legal Latinos must not let this happen and must rise up against illegal immigration. They want amnesty for those here illegally for one and only one reason, their vote.
That is why I applaud the Governor of Arizona for the stance she has taken.
If you are here illegally then you are breaking the law, plain and simple.
The Bill that is in question here and has been maligned by our Liberal friends and media does nothing but protect the citizens of Arizona. It actually mirrors the Federal law which is now in existence but the government refuses to enforce. She was elected to protect the citizens of her state and if the Federal Government is not going to do it then it is her job to protect her citizens.
Here is the statement made by our President...
"Indeed, our failure to act responsibly at the federal level will only open the door to irresponsibility by others. And that includes, for example, the recent efforts in Arizona, which threatened to undermine basic notions of fairness that we cherish as Americans, as well as the trust between police and their communities that is so crucial to keeping us safe.
"In fact, I've instructed members of my administration to closely monitor the situation and examine the civil rights and other implications of this legislation. But if we continue to fail to act at a federal level, we will continue to see misguided efforts opening up around the country."
Mr.President you are ignoring the will of the people of Arizona. As I stated earlier this new law mirrors the exact Federal law yet you have the nerve to call the leadership of Arizona irresponsible. They are sick and tired of the crimes being committed in their state by illegals crossing the border.
As a matter of fact state senator Russel Pearce, who is the leading sponsor of this legislation and who has served himself in law enforcement for many years was personally touched by these horrors as one of his sons who also serves in law enforcement was shot by an illegal immigrant. As Mr. Pearce said "illegal is not a race, it's a crime." So please save this nonsense about civil rights and racial profiling. A crime is a crime.
All this noise you hear about racial profiling and all of the other nonsense is just a ploy by the despicable Democratic Party and it's leadership to continue dividing this country. It is what they do best.
As far as Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona and Luis Gutierrez, chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Task Force on Immigration Reform and the rest of the Latino bunch in Congress, they do not speak for me or the rest of the proud Conservative Hispanic Americans in this country. They are just the Latino versions of Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson, race hustlers all.
Join a rally somewhere. Write to your despicable congressman. Attend a Tea Party event. Get involved or our future generations will not know the America we knew.
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Glad to see you back! You make some really good points hear. What the Democratic party has done to the black community is one of the great tragedies of American history. I pray that they never do to the Hispanic family what they did to the family.ReplyDelete
I am amazed how they are trying to make this a racial issue. I am asked how I would feel if they were profiling white people. My response, if they see some suspicious white guy with a German accent then they should stop him. I would really have no problem if I was stopped and asked to show ID.
They make it sound like the cops are just going to stopping every Hispanic person they see. The truth is they will have strict guild-lines.
Trestin...thanks for taking the time to read my post. Good to be back.ReplyDelete
- Carmen IsherwoodMay 10, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Hello Joey, I found your blog today and will keep coming back. Just when I thought that I might be the only reasonable, rationale, Arizona immigration law supporting Puerto Rican walking this earth...I found your link. Just yesterday, I managed to convince my Dem sister and mom that what is happening in Arizone is not racist. That was the best mothers Day gift I could have recieved. My mother listened to my points and said " Ai Carmencita, ahora que me lo explicas, ahora si entiendo".ReplyDelete
Carmen thanks for taking the time to stop by. We must take this country back. I am happy that your mom can now see the issue for what it is. It is just another ploy by the Liberal Democrats to divide this country by playing the race card. They are not whom they portray to be. They are the real racists but have done a good job in painting the Conservatives/Republicans that way. They play hard ball Chicago thug politics and the Republicans do not know how to defend themselves because they are afraid of what the media will spin. We need new Republican leaders who are willing to call them out on all their hypocrisy and lies. They just want to use the Latinos for thei vote just like they have done to the Blacks for years. You tell me, have Blacks in this country prospered under the Democratic leadership. The major cities in this country have been run by Dems for years and nothing has changed, yet Blacks keep buying their lies. Que Dios te Bendiga. Saludos a tu mamita y hermanita. Dile a tu mama que me escriba algo aqui. ChowReplyDelete


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Why Is It Still Confusing That I'm a Woman and I Like Football?
If I added up the time I spend watching football, researching players, and writing weekly fantasy recaps for my league, it would probably be at least a part-time job.
When I moved back to San Francisco in 2006, the first thing I did was buy season tickets to the 49ers. Okay, FINE. The first thing I did was date a guy whose family had season tickets, but immediately upon breaking up with him, I took the plunge and got my own seats with the lifetime rights. My mother always taught me not to rely on a man and though I think in the case of 49ers tickets she wishes I would ("They cost HOW much?" she asks incessantly), I took her advice to heart.
Because the 49ers were pretty mediocre at this point in time (7-9 in 2006), I didn't have to throw down that much money for the seats (which I bought from someone on Craigslist). I think I paid around $500 for the lifetime rights and another two grand for the seats. (My seats have gone up in price: I now spend $2580 a season and that does not include playoff tickets, which last year cost an additional $800 for two games.)
I know. Football tickets are expensive. A luxury. A complete indulgence. And yet, going to 49ers' games is one of the few things I look forward to every year. From December/January–April, I have snowboarding which is immediately followed by a four-month drought of happiness. Finally, football starts in September. No matter how terrible of a day or week I'm having, at least during the fall I always have a Niners' game to look forward to.
Plus, it's therapeutic. Some people feel feelings over relationships or [What are other things people have feelings about? Fill in the blank here, please, because I honestly can't think of one], but I prefer to get all of my feelings out during football. I laugh, I cry, I jump up and down, I go totally mute. In the course of a three-hour NFL game, it is quite possible for me to experience every emotion from utter disappointment to total elation and afterwards, I'm so drained, I am too exhausted to feel anything again until the next game rolls around. It's perfect. Also: totally unhealthy!
Which brings to me to my point:
The 49ers are building a new stadium and moving my team –- The SAN FRANCISCO 49ers –- to $&!*!#? Santa Clara. Apparently Santa Clara is about 45 minutes south of San Francisco (I've never had cause to go there before), which is fine or whatever, except 1. Santa Clara is not San Francisco, the city the team is NAMED after and 2. That's about 45 minutes further than I currently have to travel to go to a game. Add in traffic and, well, you get it. So when I said it was "fine or whatever," what I actually meant was SCREW THAT.
In addition, those "lifetime rights" I have to my seats? Those are only good for the Niners' current home: Candlestick Park. In the new and improved fancy pants stadium, they're null and void. But don't fret my little chickens because I have the right to buy comparable seats -- and it will only cost me twelve grand.
That's right:
And that's just for the Stadium Builder's License (SBL) which gives me the right to purchase my season tickets every year. The actual tickets? That'll be another three grand each season.
The new 49ers' stadium in $*!&@&$! Santa Clara.
But here's the thing:
I love going to 49ers' games. I love the energy, the excitement, the electricity.
However, I also love having money in my savings account and spending wisely. And $12,000 is a lot of money whichever way you look at it. (I'm pretty sure there's only one way to look at it and that's the "It's a shitload of money" way.)
Buying the SBL is not a good investment. In fact, it's not an investment at all. Even if the SBLs do increase in value (unlikely), it's not like I'm going to sell mine. It's 12K that I'd be spending on something I love, which has value, of course, but that's all it is: a "frivolous" expense.
I usually don't discuss my finances with my mother, let alone total strangers, but unfortunately she did get wind of this whole new stadium situation because her best friend is a season ticket holder. Every time she's spoken to me for the past several months, she makes a point of asking me if I'm going to buy my tickets. Every time I answer honestly: I don't know.
"How can you afford that?" she asks.
"It's not like you're wealthy," she reminds me.
"Are you seriously considering spending that kind of money?" she laments.
"How much do you have left on your student loans?" she pokes.
"One day I'd like you to have a home of your own," she sighs.
And all I hear is her disappointment that her daughter is the kind of person who would even consider spending an exorbitant amount of money on something as low class as football. That I'm not more successful. That she can't believe I'd be so wasteful. That nothing I've done is right. (Again: STILL in therapy!)
Here's the thing. I do have savings. I also have student loans. I don't make a ton of money because I'm a WRITER for god's sake. But I'm also a single woman who only has to support herself. I don't plan on having children and while sure, it would be nice to own a home someday, that's not even a remote possibility right now.
And mostly: while I believe in frugality, I also believe in pursuing my passions. I believe in enjoying every single day to the best of my ability. And I believe that there's absolutely no point in working hard if you don't play even harder.
So it all comes down to this: I have to decide in the next couple of hours if I am going to throw down 12K on 49ers season tickets for the new stadium. I can pay in four installments over the next three years, but they want 3K before close of business.
I have to choose between my passion and my practicality.
The clock is ticking…
What do you think I should do? (I'll be lying to my mother about it, regardless!)
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New rules to help crack down on large-scale tipping of waste that blights the countryside and threatens the future of rural businesses have been welcomed.
The legislative amendments will see action against rogue waste site operators speeded up, says the Country Land and Business Association.
CLA East Regional Surveyor Tim Woodward said: "Landowners and rural business owners have been left exposed to waste operators that have either gone bankrupt or disappeared leaving large amounts of waste on site. This abandoned waste then becomes the responsibility of the landowner. This can be extremely costly and can cause both environmental and safety problems.
"The CLA welcomes these legislative changes, which will allow the Environment Agency to take early action by revoking an operator's permit to prevent continued stock-piling of waste. We have called for culprits to be dealt with more robustly for years and we will continue to press for greater powers for enforcement authorities."
However, Mr Woodward said landowners needed to be aware that it was their responsibility to check the permits of any waste operators they are approached by, and allow to use their land, are legitimate.
He added: "Organised groups are making concerted efforts to target landowners and farmers with land in extremely isolated areas, well shielded from public highways, to store huge quantities of waste – often plastics and wood – on a temporary basis.
"These are usually slick operations, with the ringleaders seemingly having a very legitimate front. They appear to have all relevant permits and offer cash to store the waste. However, once the site is full they leave landowners with a rather large pile of waste – for which they believed there was a licence – to dispose of at their own expense.
"We have been informed of an instance where one landowner in the eastern region has been left with between 7,000 and 10,000 tonnes to clear.
"Landowners need to check with the Environment Agency to ensure the operator approaching them has the correct permits, which they can do through its website.
"It's in the best interests of landowners, rural communities, and the environment that these bogus operators are brought to book as soon as possible. If you are approached to store waste for someone else, or suspect that this is going on in your area, call the Environment Agency incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111."
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On Wednesday September 25, 2012, five members of Sierra Club Canada joined the group Hungry for Climate Leadership on Parliament Hill in solidarity with their 12-Day Fast for Climate Change (seven climate activists began their fast on September 21st and will continue to fast until October 2nd).
Leader of the Green Party of Canada Elizabeth May, who is fasting for five days in solidarity with the group, also came to show her support and sign the pledge that aims to (1) end fossil fuel subsidies, (2) put a price on carbon, and (3) support the development of a renewable energy plan for Canada. Hungry for Climate Leadership urges the Canadian government to take immediate action to help mitigate the climate change crisis.
Hungry for Climate Leadership is asking citizens of Canada to contact their government representatives and demand urgent action, especially for the elimination of all fossil fuel subsidies. The fasters will be on Parliament Hill from 9am to 6pm every day, and Ottawa residents are encouraged to lend their support and sign their petition.
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Thursday, December 7, 2017
6:00 p.m. Doors Open
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The Ottawa Arts Council's popular fundraiser is back and will showcase a selection of artists of all backgrounds and styles.
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Kevin Benson, Carol Bretzloff (Portfolio '83, donation by Geraldine Taylor), Natalie Bruvels, Mimi Cabri, MaryAnn Camps, Patrick Cocklin, Kristina Corre, Cairn Cunnane, Jennifer Dickson (Portfolio '83, donation by Geraldine Taylor), Ruby Ewen, Andrew Fay, Christine Fitzgerald, Stephen Frew, Jennifer Gibbs, Jerry Grey, Christopher Griffin, Claire Guillemette-Lamirande (donation by Joanne Rycaj Guillemette), Joanne Rycaj Guillemette, Robert Hinchley, Olivia Johnston, Joy Kardish, Gayle Kells, Karina Kraenzle, Jamie Kronick, Manon Labrosse, Sharon Lafferty, Hilde Lambrechts, Claude Latour, Charlene Lau-Ahier, Drew Mandigo, Jane Martin (Portfolio '83, donation by Geraldine Taylor), Katherine McNenly, Christine Mockett, Christos Pantieras, Beth Ross, Allyson Rousseau, Ruth Secunda, Peter Shmelzer, Patrice Stanley, Mark Stephenson, Svetlana Swinimer, Geraldine Taylor, Anne Wanda Tessier, Rémi Thériault, Amy Thompson, Stefan Thompson, Cara Tierney, Guillermo Trejo, Peter Van Adrichem, Wendo Van Essen, Sharon VanStarkenburg, Tavi Weisz, Joyce Westrop and Melanie Yugo.
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PELHAM, N.Y. -- Here are some of the stories that topped the news in Pelham last week:
- Police have released descriptions of the three suspects in the Tourneau jewelry store smash-and-grab robbery in The Westchester Mall on Sunday, Aug. 17.
- In a case that has drawn attention from throughout the area, the Medical Examiner's Office has ruled the death of a Ridgefield baby a homicide , according to a report on NBCConnecticut.com.
- The autistic Mount Vernon teenager who went missing nearly two weeks was found by police in East Harlem.
- White Plains Hospital is hosting its first Drive for a Cure benefit golf outing and dinner reception on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at the Pelham Country Club .
- Pelham's Picture House will be presenting Third Annual Picnic In The Park on Saturday, Sept. 13. The event will take place at The Picture House's renovated historic theater, 175 Wolfs Lane in Pelham, and in a decorated tent in the park across the street.
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The robo-advisory model is at a tipping point with all current players needing further development if the robo concept is to prove long-lasting. Without further refinement on the part of individual robo-advisors themselves, a substantial portion of current providers will have difficulties succeeding in the long-term. This is one of the main findings of our report "Leading Robo-Advisors 2016 - Benchmarking the current automated investment landscape and mapping the road ahead" for which we analyzed and ranked 30 leading robo-advisors worldwide that were selected to achieve a balance in the following ways: global coverage, provision for different investor market segments, pure as opposed to hybrid robos, and standalone platforms and those provided by large institutions or third party specialists.
The global benchmarking of robo-advisor platforms is carried out under the following headline topics: user-friendliness, the quality of the content; contact and interactivity, social media integration and as well mobile accessibility and availability. The report identifies plenty of examples of good practice at the level of these individual areas. However, no providers are yet coming close to offering an end-to-end consistent level of excellence. We see that most robo-advisors are good at some features, but at the same time missing out completely on other important ones. While this was tolerated by clients at the start of the robo-advisor breakthrough, they now demand a top-performance throughout the full process, from comprehensively explaining the services to superior portfolio reporting.
Schwab intelligent Portfolios, Indexa Capital and Nutmeg top ranked robo-advisors
MyPrivateBanking's ranking of 30 robo-advisors from 15 countries awarded the highest scores to the these three platforms:
The report offers the full ranking of the 30 robo advisors incl. a data appendix detailing the findings for each criteria. The results are further illustrated by featuring core elements of the digital presences of the best ranked robo-advisors.
Most robo-advisors fail to offer a user friendly performance across the full process and all channels
However, with more than a third of the evaluated firms achieving less than half of the possible points, and the highest scoring robo-advisor scoring slightly less than 75% of the maximum available points, MyPrivateBanking sees considerable room for improvement and the report details where the problems are and how these can be fixed.
The report's evaluation covered 39 different criteria and assessed the performance overall including for the robo-advisors' websites, mobile apps and social media channels. The key research findings are troubling such as that none of the platforms evaluated have yet developed the robo-advisory model of client recruitment to its full potential are detailed in the report.
In respect to robo-advisors offered by well-established institutions the report sees the need for leading institutions to be more radical and wholehearted in their automated investment initiatives in the next few years, even if this means starting over again with a second robo-advisor to replace their first. Our analysis lays-out the reason for this reluctant adoption of technology by traditional firms, benchmarks their offerings and offers them learning points they can take from the platforms offered by new, stand-alone robo-advisors.
In addition to our overall diagnosis of the state of health of the robo-advisor model and providing individual profiles (with analysis and recommendations) for the 30 platforms evaluated, this report includes a detailed summary of all of our findings and a detailed strategic analysis of the current level of robo-advisor development. This not only gives our overview of how robo-advising is developing but also interprets the different components of the robo client experience and suggests underlying reasons for the current standard of performance.
Only robo-advisors constantly pushing ahead for superior client experience will survive
Our analysis shows that the pioneer years of robo-advisors have come to the end and the market will separate the wheat from the chaff. Too many automated investment services target the same, growing - but still not sufficient - client segment to nurture all or most of them. Still, we also see that the disruption capabilities of robo-advisors are here to stay and the appeal to clients will grow for good reasons.
The report offers a number of detailed forecasts for the robo-advisory sphere over the next few years covering topics such as regulation, the introduction of consultations with (financially) qualified professionals, the role of financial planning functionality, and technology and innovation. It additionally provides our views on the major external threats facing robo-advisors currently.
Based on our in-depth benchmarking and a detailed strategic analysis of status and future of the robo-advisors development, this report concludes a series of recommendations for robo-advisors – stand-alone as well as those who are part of an established financial services – to ensure they will be on the winning side in the future.
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The report "Leading Robo-Advisors 2016 - Benchmarking the current automated investment landscape and mapping the road ahead" analyzes in detail the strengths and weaknesses of the website, mobile and social media offerings of 30 leading robo-advisor worldwide according to 43 criteria under the following headline topics: user-friendliness, the quality of the content; contact and interactivity, social media integration and as well mobile accessibility and availability. In addition to our overall diagnosis of the state of health of the robo-advisor model and providing individual profiles for the 30 platforms evaluated, this report includes 10 best practices and a detailed summary of all findings and as well a detailed strategic analysis of the current level of robo-advisor development and the future opportunities and threats. More info
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Americas: Alpha Architects, Betterment, BMO SmartFolio, Capital One Investing, Connect Invest, FidelityGo, Honest Dollar, RBC Investor Gateway, Rosecap, Schwab Intelligent Portfolios, Vérios investmentos, Wealthbar, Wealthfront.
Europe: Indexa Capital, Investify, KeyPrivate, Money on Toast, MoneyFarm, NetWealth, Nutmeg, Pritle, Scalable Capital, True Wealth, Vaamo, VZ Vermoegenszentrum, Wealth Horizon, WeSave.
Asia-Pacific/Africa: Mizuho Bank Smart Folio, QuietGrowth, Sygnia
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E-mail exchange part of recall controversy
HOWELL, Mich. - Another e-mail controversy has emerged in Howell Public Schools, this time related to an effort to recall three school board members, according to radio station WHMI-FM and the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus.
The station posted a copy of an e-mail exchange between school board President Jeannine Pratt, who is named on recall petitions, and Doug Norton, a former district teacher and former president of the Howell Education Association. The exchange describes a July meeting of recall organizers at which two recall opponents counted cars in the parking lot to gauge attendance.
After Pratt sent an e-mail to Norton estimating attendance at 16 people, Norton responded, "Bummed we didn't have someone inside. I'll work on that. We can put this down. ... Thinking we should shadow petitioners," according to the exchange posted by the station. He also asked Pratt to provide wording for an anti-recall flier to hand out, according to the posted exchange.
Norton retired as a district teacher two years ago, according to the Press & Argus. He told the Press & Argus that his actions were taken as an independent citizen and not related to the district's teachers union. He also said he was not involved in the mailing of a post card from the union to its members that encouraged them not to sign recall petitions, WHMI reported.
Pratt, Vice President Debi Drick and Secretary Ed Literski are named in recall petitions because they voted in favor of firing first-year Superintendent Ted Gardella, the station reported.
It was not clear how the radio station obtained the e-mail exchange, but both media reported that Pratt apparently mistakenly sent it to a member of Positive People for Howell Schools. Some called the exchange intimidating, but others told the Press & Argus the matter was overblown.
WHMI-93.5 FM, "Recall Attorney Says E-mails Reveal Possible legal Violations," July 21, 2009
Livingston County Daily Press & Argus, "Verbal bombs fly in Howell recall war," July 22, 2009
Michigan Education Report, "Judge: Union e-mails are public record," Oct. 20, 2008


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(Bloomberg) -- U.S. Bancorp, the nations biggest regional lender, posted a first-quarter profit that matched analysts estimates as mortgage-banking revenuedeclined.
Net income fell 2.1% to $1.4 billion, or 73 cents a share, from $1.43 billion, or 73 cents, a year earlier, the Minneapolis-based firm said today in a statement. That equaled the average estimate of 31 analysts surveyed by Bloomberg.
Chief Executive Officer Richard Davis is relying on fees from businesses including credit cards and wealth management to help counter a slump in mortgage lending. The company last month received Federal Reserve approval to raise its quarterly dividend to 25 cents after passing the central banks annual stress test.
Our performance clearly reflects the advantage of our diversified business mix and disciplined expense management, which has enabled us to withstand the revenue challenges facing our industry in this slow-growth economy, Davis, 56, said in the statement. Credit quality is expected to remain relatively stable in the coming quarters.
Total revenue declined 1.2% to $4.81 billion from a year earlier as mortgage-banking fees dropped 41% to $236 million, according to the statement. Credit and debit-card revenue increased 12% to $239 million and trust and investment-management fees increased 9.4% to $304 million, the firm said.
U.S. Bancorp is among firms including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Wells Fargo & Co. reporting a decline in first-quarter mortgage revenue. Lenders made $226 billion of mortgages in the period, the smallest quarterly amount since 1997 and less than one-third of the 2006 average, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
The key to the quarter, in our view, is the companys card and payment-processing businesses, said Chris Mutascio, an analyst at Stifel Financial Corp.s KBW unit.
U.S. Bancorp rallied 6.1% in the quarter, outpacing the 4.4% advance of the KBW Bank Index. Shares increased 1.5% this year through yesterday, compared with the 0.2% decline in the 24-company index.
Provisions for credit losses fell 24% to $306 million and non-interest expenses increased 3% to $2.54 billion. The companys efficiency ratio, which measures managements ability to control costs, deteriorated in the quarter, rising to 52.9% from 50.7% a year earlier, according to the statement. Net interest margin, the difference between what a bank pays for deposits and charges for loans, fell to 3.35% from 3.48%.
U.S. Bancorp said April 14 it will purchase Ally Financial Inc.s custodian bank, adding 40 employees, and in January announced plans to buy 94 branches from RBS Citizens Financial Group Inc. Last year, the lender agreed to acquire Quintillion Ltd., a Dublin-based hedge-fund administrator.
Among its regional peers, Pittsburgh-based PNC Financial Services Group Inc. said today that first-quarter profit climbed 6.5%. JPMorgan, the biggest U.S. bank, said April 11 that net income fell 19% on lower fixed-income trading and mortgages, while San Francisco-based Wells Fargo, the biggest U.S. home lender, reported a 14% increase in net income as fewer customers missed loan payments.
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There are 2 types of cat people in this world. Those that own cats and those that are really "cat-people". You know, the ones with cat pictures on their cube walls, who drive around with their cats in their cars and knit cute little sweaters for them so they don't get cold in the winter. While these cat addicts are fun and friendly in small doses, getting trapped in an elevator with one for more than 15 minutes may cause you to swear off felines forever.
Interestingly enough, there are also 2 types of bloggers. Those that have blogs and those that are truly "bloggers".
The first category likes to own a blog so they can write an occasional rant, share a tip here or there, and maybe post some photos of a conference that they are attending. And then there are the hardcore, zealous, addicted bloggers who are consistently irritating their fellow employees with statements like "oooh…that's a great blog topic" and "have you checked out my latest article?". Yeah…you know them.
There's nothing wrong with either type. They're just different and they probably have significantly different goals. The occasional blogger likes to have a place for a creative outlet where they can share their experiences. The hardcore blogger often wants to make money, be perceived as a thought leader, find ways to attract new customers, or maybe just hit some very targeted number like "average daily visitors" or "RSS subscribers".
The question is, which type of blogger are you and which type of blogger do you want to be?
In the spirit of Jeff Foxworthy's famous (or maybe infamous) style, I thought I would put together a list that might help you determine where you lie in the realm of blogging addition. Feel free to answer the questions below, keeping score as you go, and see how you stack up. You get one point for each answer, unless it indicates a bonus point is available.
Feel free to leave your score in a comment and for you hardcore bloggers, be sure to check the "Comment Luv" checkbox so you also get a backlink to your blog 😉
The Test: You Might Be A Hardcore Blogger If…
- You send yourself 5-10 emails each day with ideas for new blog posts. (1 point possible)
- Your significant other has started wearing one of these as a means of foreplay. (1 point possible)
- You have stood in front of a magazine rack at the supermarket trying to determine how you would repackage the titles of magazines into new blog posts. (1 point possible)
- You are constantly tweaking your blog layout, trying new plug-ins, or cross-linking articles. (1 point possible)
- You have ever blogged from the toilet. Yes…you know who you are. (1 point possible)
- You have ever blogged from an airport tarmac, even though the flight attendant has told you to turn off your electronic devices. (1 point possible)
- You have ever written a blog article from above 10,000 feet. Bonus if you have ever published an article from above 10,000 feet…the blogging equivalent of the mile-high club. (2 point possible)
- You have ever interrupted a colleague mid-sentence to write down a blog post idea so you don't forget it. Bonus point if you actually posted the article before resuming the conversation. (2 points possible)
- You spend more than 30 minutes each day slicing and dicing Google Analytics so you can figure out how to tweak your existing content to meet incoming search terms. (1 point possible)
- You read other people's blog posts and immediately think "I agree and I should write a blog response" or "I disagree and I should write a blog response". (1 point possible)
- You immediately stop what you are doing in order to respond to a blog comment notification. (1 point possible)
- You have ever had a spirited argument over the merits of Disqus vs. Akismet. (1 point possible)
- You have ever pulled your car over to the side of the road to email yourself a potential blog topic so you won't forget. (1 point possible)
- You spend as much time reading through your Google Reader subscriptions as you do talking to people in real life each day. (1 point possible)
- You have thought of setting up a blog for your spouse or children so you can create a series of backlinks to help your SEO. (1 point possible)
- You have a crush or man-crush on Darren Rowse, Brian Clark, Mack Collier, or any other popular blogger. (1 point possible for each crush)
- You have woken up realizing that you were actually dreaming of a blog post or dreaming of a way to enhance your SEO. (1 point possible)
- You have had spirited arguments with others over the benefits of platforms like WordPress.com, WordPress.org, Tumblr, or TypePad. (1 point possible)
- Your co-workers whisper "that's the blog guy/gal" as you pass them in the halls. (1 point possible)
- You are able to make an intelligent argument of the merits of the All-In-One SEO pack vs. the Platinum SEO pack for WordPress. (1 point possible)
- Your priest, pastor, or minister asked you to set up a blog because they heard you were "the guy/gal". (1 point possible)
- Your boss ducks into a conference room when they see you coming so they don't have to hear you preach to them why the company needs a blog. Bonus points if the conference room was being used for a meeting when they ducked in. (2 point possible)
- You feel guilty if you miss #blogchat on Sunday nights on Twitter. (1 point possible)
- You have published a blog post at 2am, knowing that no one was likely going to read it until the next day. (1 point possible)
- People know you and have referred to you by your blog name. (e.g. "OH!! You're SocMedSean!). (1 point possible)
- Your friends are complaining that you're not active enough on World of Warcraft or the PlayStation Network because your spending more time blogging. (1 point possible)
- You have posted three blog articles or more in a single day. (1 point possible)
So, count your points and here's the scale:
0-10 points – You're okay and your blogging habits are healthy. No need to consult a physician.
11-20 points – You're a borderline blogaholic. You might consider another hobby.
21-25 points – You've gone over the edge. It's possible that your family and friends are scheduling an intervention.
25+ points – You're a lost cause and are probably making money, bringing in new customers, selling your eBooks, and considered a thought leader in your area of expertise. Congrats!
Have others? I'd LOVE to hear them. Keep the list growing with your signs of blogging addiction! BTW…I scored 24 and I'm positive that the intervention is being scheduled.


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Last year's inaugural event was so popular that the 2012 festival had two sessions. Both sessions featured an Octoberfest Stein Hoisting presentation by Sam Adams with a grand prize trip to Munich's 2013 Oktoberfest Celebration.
A server doles out a taste of Angry Orchard Hard Cider, which is made in Cincinnati. Other featured brewers included Allagash Brewing Company, Asahi Beer, Brewery Ommegang and many others.
Rockaway Brewing Company, of Long Island City, N.Y., gets high praise for its ESB variety, a light-bodied and nutty English-style ale.
Greenhook Ginsmiths, a small artisan distillery located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, offers a well-balanced spirit packed with a mix of juniper, elderflower, chamomile and Ceylon cinnamon. It also packs a punch at 47 percent alcohol by volume.
The festival's venue, Skylight One Hanson, was formerly known as the 37-story Williamsburg Savings Bank. It still utilizes original features like bank lamps and teller booths from its 1929 opening.
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Hundreds upon hundreds of beer aficionados pack every nook and cranny of the event space, which also featured an outdoor food court with sausages, pretzels, tacos and much more.
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New York's Chelsea Brewing Co. had a drink for every discerning palette, including its Checker Cab Blonde Ale, Black Hole XXX Stout, Alpha 5 Pale Ale and Chelsea Pumpkin Ale.
New York's 508 Brewery also had several complex varieties on hand with its Sour Dark Ale leading the way, followed by the Montezuma Imperial Stout and its IPA.
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