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It is estimated that about 40 million Americans do not have a bank account. The reasons for this vary. For many, they are unable to qualify for a bank account because of past bounced checks. Bounce too many checks, and you'll find yourself in the Chexsystems, which many banks use to evaluate potential new banking customers. For others it's simply a distrust of the banking system or frustration with limited hours or the hoops one has to jump through to get service.
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In addition to high cost, check cashing stores present several other problems to consumers. First, there is the question of security. Taking your paycheck to a check cashing store and walking out with hundreds of dollars in cash is like wearing a bulls eye on your back. Second, there is simply the question of inconvenience. The weekly trip to a check cashing store takes time and gas.
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- Direct Deposit: Most prepaid cards allow you to have your paycheck, government check, or benefits check deposited directly onto the card. As described below, the direct deposit feature is extremely convenient and allows you to obtain a prepaid card for free or for a small monthly fee.
- Cash Networks: Cash can be added to most prepaid cards through one of several cash networks, including Green Dot, MoneyGram, Western Union, or Visa Money Link. These cash networks are located at many nearby stores, such as CVS, Walmart, Kroger, and UPS.
- Money Share: Prepaid cards also permit you to transfer funds from one card account to another. This is a convenient way to transfer money to friends and family, and is why many college students carry prepaid cards.
Prepaid cards are part of either the Visa or MasterCard debit card network. As a result, prepaid cards can be used anywhere that Visa debit or MasterCard debit cards are accepted (which is just about everywhere). You can also use prepaid cards at ATM machines to withdraw cash.
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Prepaid credit cards offer several benefits beyond a simple ATM card. Perhaps the key benefit is direct deposit of paychecks, government checks, and benefit checks. There are several prepaid cards that will waive all fees if you have your paycheck direct deposited to the card. With direct deposit, your paycheck will be added to your card on payday. You don't have to go to the trouble and expense of driving to a check cashing store to cash your paycheck. And the money is available immediately. If you receive a government or benefits check, you can also have it deposited directly onto prepaid cards for no fee.
There is one other important benefit to these cards–online bill pay. The top prepaid cards can be used to pay bills online. Just like a bank account, you can have funds transferred from a prepaid credit card to pay car loans, the mortgage, utilities, or just about any other monthly expense. Because of this, a no fee prepaid credit card is about as close to a bank account as you can get, without getting a bank account.
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Here are some other benefits of no fee prepaid cards:
- Guaranteed Approval: Unlike a bank or traditional credit card, prepaid cards won't check Chexsystems or your FICO credit score before approving your application. Approval is guaranteed.
- No Credit Check: Because prepaid cards do not extend credit, there is no credit check run when you apply.
- No Bounced Checks: Because the prepaid card acts as a debit card, there is no risk of overdrawing your account. With no bounced checks, there is no risk of paying a bounced check fee.
- No Over Limit Fees: Credit cards charge a hefty fee when cardholders exceed their credit limit. With prepaid cards, you can only spend what you've added to the card, so there is no risk of exceeding a card limit.
- Free Direct Deposit: For the prepaid cards listed below, they all offer free direct deposit of paychecks, government checks, and other benefits checks. In fact, by using direct deposit, you can get the prepaid card for no fees at all.
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- Online Bill Pay: This is a big advantage of prepaid cards. You can use your account to transfer payments to creditors or even other cardholders. It makes paying bills easy and safe, and reduces the risk you'll miss a payment by mistake.
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Russom used a strong second day to move into ninth-place at
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Junior Morgan Russom finished ninth in the NEISA Women's Singlehanded Championship at Connecticut College, and while the remainder of the Harvard coed sailing team battled challenging weather conditions in a 14th-place effort at the Danmark Trophy hosted by the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
Russom started slow on day one of the singlehanded championship, sailing to three consecutive double-digit finishes before cracking the top-ten by placing eighth in the fourth race of the regatta. Russom's best result came in the seventh race, when she placed second behind the eventual champion, Boston College freshman Erika Reineke. Russom tallied five single-digit finishes and 131 points, nine ahead of Northeastern sophomore Tasha Greenwood, who finished 10th.
"We were really pleased with how Morgan responded after struggling on the first day," head sailing coach Mike O'Connor said. "She became more comfortable in the boat as the weekend went on, and it showed."
Freshman Andrew Mollerus skippered the B division boat, while Alma Lafler and Brian Drumm served as crew, as Harvard placed 11th in the B division at the Danmark Trophy. The Crimson finished just outside the top-10 with 90 points, while Tufts tallied 86 to secure 10th. With Lafler as crew, Harvard got off to a good start, notching second and fifth in the first and second races of the regatta, respectively. Harvard earned one more single-digit finish, seventh, in the fifth race with Drumm as crew.
Sophomore skippers Gram Slattery and Michael Drumm teamed up with crew members, Drumm and Lafler, to tally 127 points en route to a 16th-place finish in the A division at the Danmark Trophy. Drumm and Lafler finished ninth in the seventh race and seventh in the eighth to account for the boat's two single-digit finishes. The Crimson registered 217 points to edge SUNY Maritime by three points overall, and Brown won the Danmark Trophy with 119 points.
In other sailing action, Harvard finished first in the Tufts Central Series Three, as junior captain Benjamin Lamont and sophomore Emma Smith achieved the low point of the regatta, 36 points, to earn first in the B division. Junior Ames Lyman and sophomore Rebecca Frankel won the last race of the regatta in the A division to seal the victory.
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Apple may never forget the memory of Steve Jobs but the company's co-founder does not want it be stuck in his shadow forever.
When Steve Jobs' handpicked replacement Tim Cook took the microphone at a memorial tribute to the Apple co-founder who passed away earlier this month, he gave employees at 1 Infinite Loop wisdom from beyond.
"Among his last advice he had for me, and for all of you, was to never ask what he would do. 'Just do what's right,'" Cook said.
Jobs wanted Apple to the fate of another company he was intimately involved with: the Walt Disney Co.
The tech mogul felt that after Walt Disney passed away that "everyone spent all their time thinking and talking about what Walt would do," according to Cook.
Jobs did it not want that for Apple. And it's fitting for a man who only was half convinced God existed to not want to become a deity figure.


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On the Move: Relocation spotlight shines on Heritage Texas Properties
Kirsten Abney, vice president of corporate services for Heritage Texas Properties, says that one of the key things that helps her in her role is the fact that she has relocated so many times personally, so she understands relocation from several perspectives and has unique insight into the process.
I recently visited with Abney who shared her philosophy on running a successful relocation department for her company. Here are the highlights of our conversation.
MS: How have your past experiences helped prepare you for a career in relocation?
KA: I've actually relocated six times, so I've been a transferee and know what it's like to be in a transferee's shoes. I've also been an agent, so I know what it's like to be out there in the field from a real estate perspective working with transferees.
I have also worked for three Fortune 500 companies, all of which used mobility from a strategic perspective with respect to talent management, so I understand what many companies are trying to do from that perspective.
MS: Tell me a little bit about your current role.
KA: I'm ultimately responsible for our relocation department and the other aspects that go along with that, which are managing our Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio relationships. I oversee the implementation of company-wide strategic initiatives.
I love seeing that broader piece of the business because it helps us look internally at where we as a department can fit into the bigger picture. It also helps from a broader perspective when you look at the real estate industry, and how we can potentially service our corporate clients and transferees better. I also co-manage the luxury marketing and brokerage with Chaille Ralph.
MS: What are the most important qualities for a relocation agent?
KA: First and foremost is having a servant mentality, because that's what it takes when you are dealing with so many different people in a transaction. The second is attention to detail. With respect to relocation, you cannot be a 'fly by the seat of your pants' agent and be successful.
The third thing is strong market knowledge and expertise, and that's not just with respect to the real estate market. You need to know where the good schools are, the access to healthcare, and what people enjoy about living in those different communities and parts of the city so that you can help educate your client on those components and not just on the real estate transaction.
MS: I know you work crazy hours and have an aggressive travel schedule. What makes it all worth it for you?
KA: I love what I do. There has not been a morning since I started this job that I have gotten up and not wanted to go to work. You have your normal challenges, which you might not be excited to face in any given day, but I really honestly love what I do and love who I work for.
MS: Please tell me about the support you have from your company's leadership?
KA: You can't be successful in this industry and in your department if you don't have the support of the leadership. It is also absolutely critical to have the support from our managers for agent buy-in, and to be able to service the client appropriately.
MS: Why is now a great time to be in Houston?
KA: Anytime is a great time to be in Houston. There are endless opportunities here, whether you look at the strong job market or the strong economy.
The affordability that we have relative to other cities our size is very good. We have access to the best healthcare in the world, and that isn't just in the Medical Center anymore, because those institutions have been spreading outside in some of the key markets as well. And then we have access to the arts, entertainment, restaurants and all of the fun things that we can do here.
MS: What is the Houston relocation outlook for 2014?
KA: I think that next year is going to continue to be a strong year. There's so much growth happening in this market, and I think companies are still viewing Texas as a very good place to move into when they are considering their options, and within the state, Houston is still a very good option.
MS: Any final thoughts?
KA: I think expectations and the level of service that is required of us is going to continue to increase. It is going to be more important than ever to be creative in the way that you approach things, and the way you handle situations. Partnerships and relationships are becoming more important than ever, because you are so dependent on each other for success.
Michelle Sandlin has been involved in the relocation industry since 2000. She serves as Vice President/President-Elect for Houston Relocation Professionals and is Vice President/Director of Communication & Marketing for Chicago Title. Send questions/comments to: email@example.com. Connect with Michelle on Facebook: www.facebook.com/HoustonRelocation and on Twitter: @MichelleSandlin. Also visit "On the Move - Exploring Houston Relocation with Michelle Sandlin" at blog.chron.com/onthemove.
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MTV has decided it's time to run from "The Hills."
The network confirmed Wednesday that it will pull the plug on reality franchise "The Hills" once its seventh season is up.
The show, which helped make Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt and Lauren Conrad household names, chronicles the lives of a group of pals and frenemies in sunny Southern California.
"I think we've told the story of struggle and of finding yourself in L.A.," creator Adam DiVello told EW.com. "A lot of these kids have found themselves and have certainly embarked on different careers and different paths."
Producers said the show's final 12 episodes will kick off April 27 by showing Heidi Montag's first face-to-face reunion with her mother since having undergone major plastic surgery.
"It's a really touching but heartbreaking scene to watch," the program's executive producer, Liz Gateley, told EW.
Other storylines will feature Audrina Patridge dating singer Ryan Cabrera and Kristin Cavallari responding to drug use rumors, producers said.
DiVello also strongly hinted that Conrad would return to "The Hills" before the series wraps and commented on rumors that Pratt had been suspended from the show for an anger problem.
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Don't get me wrong, I love my friends and family. I love the beauty of the Ozarks....the hills, rivers, caves. I adore all that! I grew up hiking in those woods, canoeing those waters.
However, it was my dream to move farther south. I know eternal summer isn't for everyone, but I'm pretty dang happy with it. And I love the beach. Love. Plus, we had started to make great friends in our last city, and joined a wonderful homeschool group. I was hoping our plan would be to move back to that city, as soon as we were able.
The things is, Fred is just not happy here. It doesn't feel like home to him. Growing up, I had traveled quite a bit and moved across the country....but Fred spent his entire life in Northwest Arkansas, and being uprooted has been very hard for him. Couple that with the cultural differences I mentioned before, and Fred is ready to haul it all back "home." I get that. Really I do. I've been lonely, too.
He tried this for me, and I can't express my appreciation. When we leave Texas, in June, I'll have had almost a year to live my dream near the coast. An extended summer-y vacation. And, if nothing else, it has brought us closer together. We came here knowing NO ONE. We did everything together, tried new things, explored, made friends, got involved.
We also missed an unusually cold and long Arkansas winter. Perhaps that's why God set this whole thing in motion. ;)
Still. Guys, I was HERE on Monday. On the pier, overlooking the bay at South Padre Island.
Just a regular Girls Night out.
I'm going to miss that, fiercely.
Sunsets over the ocean are something I don't take for granted.
Okay, yada yada. It's going to be hard for me.
But Fred brought me here, because my heart desired it. His heart desires to go back, and I will follow him. We'll return to our gorgeous hills and cliffs, caverns and caves, rivers....things that are hard, if not impossible, to find around here. We'll return to our friends and family, who I have also missed, fiercely. The beauty is that we can really be happy either place! We'll continue to travel and explore, wherever we're planted! So, while part of me feels sad about leaving, I am truly also excited about returning to our wonderful area in the beauty of Arkansas!


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The Reason Behind Robert Pattinson's Shaved Head Revealed
Even though he's hot no matter how he wears his hair, we were all scratching our heads in confusion when Rob Pattinson shaved his luscious locks — but HollywoodLife.com learned the reason behind the major change!
Have no fear, Robert Pattinson lovers! HollywoodLife.com has learned R-Patz fully intends on growing back his beautiful hair and we now know why he showed up at the People's Choice Awards Jan. 11 with a shaved head.
"All the stuff he had to do for Cosmopolis really messed up his hair," an insider told us. "It was all over the place and in different lengths. Then he had to cut it again for re-shoots, and while it sort of grew back for the Breaking Dawn premiere, it was a little off still."
We were told the 25-year-old hunk decided to shave it all off and start from scratch so "it will grow back to normal." Whew!
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National Groundwater Awareness Week March 9-15
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[March 12, 2014]
The Logan County Department of
Public Health is recognizing National Groundwater Awareness Week,
March 9-15. Groundwater serves as the source of drinking water for
the vast majority of Americans, regardless of whether it comes from
a private well or from a public system. Because we rely on clean,
safe water for survival and for everyday needs, it is important to
recognize how to protect this vital resource.
are several ways for all of us to protect our groundwater. First,
store and properly dispose of hazardous household substances to
prevent direct contact with the ground surface. In addition, do not
dispose of unused pharmaceuticals into your septic system (public or
private), since traces of medications have been detected in
groundwater. Secondly, if you are not served by a public sewer,
properly maintain your on-site septic system to prevent improperly
treated waste from entering into the groundwater supply. Third,
properly seal unused wells, since abandoned wells can pose a safety
hazard and can provide a direct route for contaminants to enter the
groundwater supply. Prior to having a well sealed, contact your
local health department for information concerning regulations.
There are an estimated 400,000 water wells serving the household
needs of over approximately 1.3 million people in Illinois. If you
rely on your own water well, it is important to properly maintain
the well and well site to prevent groundwater contamination. First,
make sure sources of contamination (i.e., chemicals, livestock,
septic systems, etc.) are located far enough from your well by
establishing a safety zone. This setback may commonly range from 50
feet to over 200 feet, depending on type or source of contamination.
The Illinois Water Well Construction Code has established
regulations for minimum setback distances, and your local health
department can provide you with this information. Secondly, it is
important to have your well routinely inspected by a licensed water
well contractor to ensure the well is maintained and in good
condition. Defects such as a crack in the well cap or casing can
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The water from public systems is regulated by the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency and is routinely monitored for
contaminant levels. Private well owners, on the other hand, must
manage their own water systems and take responsibility to ensure
their water is safe. As part of this process, water well owners
are encouraged to have their water tested at least annually to
monitor bacteria, nitrates and other contaminants of local
concern. Well water test kits are available at the Logan County
Department of Public Health at a cost of $15. In addition, the
health department will provide well water nitrate screenings at
the Community Health Fair on March 29. High nitrates in well
water, if consumed by infants, pregnant or nursing women, can
pose a health risk. To have your water screened, simply bring a
sample of your well water to the environmental health display
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The Crisis and Obama's Decline
by Rick Wolff -
The economic crisis that Obama rode to victory in 2008 also rode him down in the 2010 elections. Obama and his economic advisors badly "mismanaged the crisis." While the Obama team seems to have learned little from its failure, we need to draw its lessons if we are to reduce the costly social consequences of that defeat.
Obama's administration decided to handle the severe crisis inherited from Bush by following standard Keynesian economics. It undertook massive new spending. First it bailed out banks and other large corporations (AIG in insurance, GM in automobiles, etc.). Then it "stimulated" the economy by boosting spending on goods and services by all levels of government. Standard Keynesian practice also includes not taxing corporations and the richest 10% of US taxpayers to raise the money for all that new spending. Instead, the government borrows that money to cover the difference -- the deficit -- between tax receipts and increased spending. (Super Keynesians like Paul Krugman want more spending and thus bigger deficits.)
No doubt Obama's team worried that large US corporations and the 10% richest individuals would react badly if they were taxed more to enable Washington to spend more. However much they contributed to the crisis and however much they benefit from government spending, corporations and the rich want others to pay for that spending. When have those two groups ever willingly behaved otherwise? They prefer lending to Washington over being taxed by Washington. So the Obama team spent more by borrowing more (much of it from the same corporations and rich people that it had not taxed).
Whenever governments run deficits by borrowing, corporations and the rich become concerned about a resulting problem: who will be taxed to pay the interest on the government's borrowings and to pay back the lenders? To make sure it would not be them, corporations and the rich shifted a significant amount of their political and financial support to Republicans for the mid-term elections. That shift aimed to ensure that no future taxation of business and the rich would force them to pay for deficits. In a capitalist crisis, that's how economic policy works when no organized opposition exists to prevent it.
As 2009 passed into 2010 and government deficits ballooned, the worries of corporate America and the rich deepened. They saw unemployment rise and stay around 10% and a flood of foreclosures eject millions from their homes. They saw Obama losing support from his electoral base as economic conditions kept deteriorating. They feared that he might be tempted (politically compelled) to regain his base's support by taxing corporations and the rich rather than middle and poorer citizens. Then some Obama remarks blamed Wall Street for helping to cause the crisis and criticized the high executive salaries in corporations receiving government aid. In response, a significant portion of corporations and the rich decided to block Obama from moving any further in such directions.
The way to do that was clear: help Republicans. They reliably oppose taxes on corporations and the rich by blocking all tax increases. Corporations especially interested in preventing Obama from other efforts to recoup his base -- such as regulating energy companies after the Gulf of Mexico disaster -- helped the Tea Party's total demonization of Obama and Washington. Media exposure for the Tea Party -- its activities and candidates -- became extraordinary and often quite favorable. Media attitudes toward Obama became much less sympathetic. Funds shifted to Republicans and lobbying against Obama's legislative efforts ramped up.
Obama's team ignored the classic flaw in Keynesian deficit spending policy: underestimating the political struggles over taxes. Middle and lower income individuals were desperate to ease the burdens of the recession on them, while corporations and the rich had no intention of accepting such burdens. As the crisis persisted (no drops in unemployment, foreclosures, job deterioration, etc.) and deficits soared, Obama's base felt increasingly betrayed as very little improved for them. Meanwhile, corporations and the rich shifted support toward Republicans in significant numbers. By mid-2010, it was already too late for Obama. The six months before the November elections were, for many Democrats, like watching an approaching car wreck from inside the car yet powerless to stop it.
Had Obama pursued a different set of policies from the beginning, he might at least have had a chance to avoid the November 2010, electoral results. At the peak of his popularity and support early in 2009, he might have used them to blunt the resistance of corporations and the rich to pay for the increased spending needed to overcome the crisis (and thereby reduce or eliminate the deficits). Only a massive, popular mobilization could frighten (persuade) them that paying all sorts of taxes and other costs of government programs was preferable to risking a mass anger and opposition that might demand far more basic social change at the expense of corporations and the rich. After all, it was massive popular mobilization that enabled FDR to do some of that in the Great Depression of the 1930s. Nowadays, when no trade union upsurge nor sizeable socialist and communist parties exist to mobilize a left opposition, Obama himself would have had to help build one to avoid the defeat he suffered this November.
Obama missed his chance. His advisors, said to include "experts on the Great Depression," misunderstand its political economy, consequently misadvised Obama, and thereby produced a political defeat. A new political formation able and willing to mobilize a majority around its interests is required. It could win a possible exit from the economic crisis by taxing corporations and the rich to enable increased government spending. That modest program would reduce or avoid deficits. Middle and lower income people would then face fewer or no cuts in public employment and services and no need for tax increases. With that program and with government spending focused on jobs and affordable housing, Obama might also have developed into a popular hero along the lines of FDR rather than become a shaky first-term President.
Rick Wolff is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and also a Visiting Professor at the Graduate Program in International Affairs of the New School University in New York. He is the author of New Departures in Marxian Theory (Routledge, 2006) among many other publications. Check out Rick Wolff's documentary film on the current economic crisis, Capitalism Hits the Fan, at www.capitalismhitsthefan.com. Visit Wolff's Web site at www.rdwolff.com, and order a copy of his new book Capitalism Hits the Fan: The Global Economic Meltdown and What to Do about It.
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Even Apple wasn't strong enough to escape the economic headwinds that are bruising corporate profits and unhinging the stock market.
Apple fell sharply in after-hours trading Tuesday after a big earnings and revenue miss. Although some of its shortfall was related to its pending iPhone 5 release, its report is likely to be a drag on the market Wednesday and take other tech stocks with it.
"Obviously, it's big for the Nasdaq. It's 20 percent of the index. Overall, it's an important indicator with respect to the economy and sentiment in general," said Dan Greenhaus, chief global strategist at BTIG.
Apple follows many other major companies with lower- than-expected revenues, the result of a slowing Europe and world economy, stronger dollar and more reluctant consumer. Dozens of companies report before the opening bell Wednesday, and many of them may signal the same problems. Caterpillar,Boeing, PepsiCo and Ford are among those companies reporting in the morning, and Visa, Whole Foods, Zynga and Akamai report after the closing bell.
The disappointing report from Wall Street's favorite stock also comes as Europe's sovereign crisis has once more been hammering global markets, and U.S. economic data continues to disappoint. The Richmond Fed manufacturing survey, for instance, fell Tuesday to its lowest level since April, 2009, with a large drop in shipments and orders.
But Apple is a favorite and it is viewed as unique among multinationals, and other consumer and tech companies. A beat by Apple and positive forecast might have helped boost the stock market.
"A big swing and a miss there," said Jack Ablin, CIO of Harris Private Bank. "There's two things here. This is a company that's been routinely beating estimates and whisper numbers and everything else, and the other one is bigger than that. It's that this is a company that's created a brand that's really been different, and with respect to their stock, had been different in a lot of respects, impervious to the vagaries of the global economy and the market and everything else."
Apple earned $9.32 per share in its fiscal third quarter, up from $7.79 per share last year but more than a dollar below expectations. Apple revenues rose 23 percent to $35 billion, but $2.2 billion below forecasts. Apple also disappointed on its outlook, guiding analysts to $7.65 per share for the current quarter on revenues of $34 billion, down from an estimated $10.22 per share and revenues of $38 billion.
"It's obviously bad news for Apple. It's bad news for equities indices. We have to see if like other companies, this is just sort of a hiccup, or there's something structural here --- there's just a not a desire to replace as many iPhones. That's sort of the question. Is this just people waiting for the iPhone 5 in the fall or is there a macro problem," said Greenhaus. "…Now we've seen dozens of other companies saying there's a macro problem."
Apple sold 26 million iPhones in the quarter, below some forecasts, but it sold 17 million iPads, better than expected. "It's just a disappointing iPhone number. We were looking for 29 million units. They did better on the iPad," said Gene Munster, analyst at Piper Jaffray on "Closing Bell." "While I got the iPhone number wrong, I think this is déjà vu to what we saw in September of last year. It's going to be really hard to break out how much is macro related…and how much is related to an iPhone 5 slowdown."
The Apple news could not come at a worse time for market confidence. In the past week, Europe's debt crisis has more seized control of markets, driving stocks and commodities lower, pushing shorter duration Northern European sovereign yields into negative territory while the yields of Spanish and Italian debt skyrocket. A flight-to-quality trade into the U.S. Treasury market drove yields to record lows, as fearful investors watch for signs of contagion from a Europe that doesn't seem to have a plan to stop the flow of bad news. The 10-year was yielding a record 1.40 Tuesday.
Markets were spooked Tuesday by reports that Greece may need more funds, and the continuing speculation that Spain may need to seek a bailout of its sovereign. The market speculation also engulfed Italy, as it is seen as the next sovereign in line that could need help.
"Since the financial crisis, this is the first time we've gone into an earnings season that's going to be worse. We're not sure how to react to that with most of southern Europe melting into the Mediterranean," said Art Hogan of Lazard Capital Partners.
"I think we should be as concerned as we ever have been about the European situation," Hogan said. "I think it's as nerve wracking as it's ever gotten."
Stocks fell sharply after the headlines on Greece, but stocks finished off their lows after a Wall Street Journal story that said the Fed is moving closer to some sort of stimulus and could consider action next week or at its meeting next month. While containing no new ideas, the article helped lift stocks as traders speculated the reporter got the story from top Fed officials. The Dow finished down 104 points to 12,617. The S&P 500 was off 12 at 1338, just above an area of support, and the Nasdaq fell 27 to 2862.
"It's certainly going to offset the Fed," said Ablin of the Apple news. "They've got their party hats and their pom poms on, and I think the Apple announcement is going to take the air out of their balloon."
Miller Tabak strategist Peter Boockvar said investors should beware of market expectations about the Fed, which he says have been supporting stock prices. "At the end of the day, if earnings are going to drive where stocks go, and earnings growth is slowing dramatically, it's irrespective of what the Fed is going to try to do to keep asset prices higher," he said on "Closing Bell."
Greenhaus said he remains cautious on stocks and expects a difficult summer. "Given the level of uncertainty with earnings, and the concern about Greece — they need another bailout. And you have Moody's putting a couple of triple A countries on negative watch, we're not enthusiastic about investing. I think you're in a dangerous moment here for investors," said Greenhaus.
Besides earnings, Apple fallout and Europe, there is just one economic report Wednesday. New home sales are reported at 10 a.m.
"Housing is one bright spot in the economy," said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Economy.com. "It's improving. It's steadily improving in sales, construction and now in house prices. Housing's gone from being a hurricane in the economy to a tailwind. We need all the help we can get." As long as the job situation does not deteriorate further, Zandi said the lower rates should help boost home purchases, as rising rents are making buying more attractive.
There is also a 1 p.m. auction of 5-year notes Wednesday, and the House Financial Services Committee will hear testimony from Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. Geithner is appearing to discuss banking regulation but will certainly be asked about what he knew about Libor and the rigging scandal.


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GOP mute as SCOTUS tackles gay marriage
House Republican leaders had a uniform response to the Supreme Court's decision to take up gay marriage: silence.
The high court's decision last week to hear two cases relating to same-sex marriage puts that issue at the center of the national debate. And it does so at an exceedingly awkward time for Republicans, many of whom are trying to downplay or moderate their party's views on social issues to chart a path back to electoral success.
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The timing is most uncomfortable for House Republicans, who are playing a key role in one of the cases the court agreed to hear.
In June, the House of Representatives told the Supreme Court that the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act "is an issue of great national importance" that urgently requires the justices' attention. The 1996 law denies federal benefits to same-sex married couples.
( Also on POLITICO: Gay marriage pressure back on Obama)
But when the court agreed on Friday to hear one of the DOMA cases early next year, the Republican leadership had nothing to say about it.
Advocates on both sides of the issue said they'd seen no statements from Republican lawmakers about the court's decision to take on DOMA and an even more provocative dispute regarding a ban California voters approved on same-sex marriage.
"I'm personally grateful to Speaker [John] Boehner for being willing to defend the law, but it's clear GOP elites don't want to talk about it and want to keep it as quiet as possible," said Maggie Gallagher, a founder of the National Organization for Marriage and a fellow at the conservative American Principles Project. "That's so obvious, I don't see any point in pretending otherwise."
Tom McClusky of the Family Research Council said he assumes from conversations he's had with congressional aides that lawmakers are pleased the high court is taking up the issue. "But there's just radio silence" publicly, McClusky said. "I was disappointed there wasn't more from the Hill."
And a top gay-rights activist, who asked not to be named because of his outreach to Republicans, said he hasn't "heard or seen anything" from GOP leaders or members. "They're really just hoping this issue will go away."
POLITICO placed calls or emails to about 10 House members on Monday requesting comment on the court's announcement. None surfaced for an interview.
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The only substantive reply came from a House member Boehner kicked off two key committees last week, Rep. Tim Huelskamp (R-Kan.).
"It is a good thing that SCOTUS is considering the case because it will give the Supreme Court another opportunity to affirm the clear constitutionality of DOMA. Furthermore, it has the potential to overturn the mistaken lower court ruling deeming Proposition 8 unconstitutional," Huelskamp said of California's 2008 referendum banning gay marriage.
Spokesmen for Boehner and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) were among those who didn't respond to requests for comment about the high court's move.


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Work attire is a tricky subject. While there are a few general rules of thumb for office dressing, it really depends on where you work. Different environments call for different ensembles. In the upcoming weeks, I'll decode what's appropriate for a variety of workplace settings in a new blog series called, Dress Coding. For now, I'll provide you with some general tips on dressing for work.
If you're new to the working world, I should warn you: Beware of the fashion police otherwise known as "Human Resources" and your fellow co-workers. Committing an at-work fashion faux pas is a legitimate offense. Just because you didn't get the pink slip for your crime (crime = teal tube top) doesn't mean you're getting away with it (it = teal tub top)… Wearing the wrong threads has the potential to distort your image as a valued employee and may even prevent you from getting ahead. If Wendy Worker sports tight skirts, sheer blouses and routinely puts her "girls" on display at work, her co-workers may have a difficult time taking her (and her wacko wardrobe) seriously. Therefore, as with all occasions, dress for success–and mean it, especially when you're on the clock!
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After playing in only three of the first eight games of the season because of a leg injury, Anthony Mason, Jr. has been reactivated by the Sioux Falls Skyforce. The roster move arrives as the team embarks on an East coast trip to Maine and Springfield.
Mason, Jr. has played his entire NBADL career with the 'Force after being allocated to Sioux Falls by the Miami Heat in 2010. This is his third season with the team, although not consecutively. He played internationally in Italy and Venezuela last season. Through 63 games over those three seasons, Mason, Jr. has averaged 16.25 points per game 5.6 rebounds and 3 assists per game.
To make room on the roster, the Skyforce released Jamine Peterson. Peterson was the team's fourth round choice in the 2013 draft who had averaged 7.6 points, and 4.3 rebounds in seven games this season.
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City and county parking lots are governed by their respective municipalities.
City Jurisdiction:
The City of Sacramento Parking Facilities Division, has jurisdiction over all city owned and operated parking facilities; including maintenance, monthly permits, payments due, parking enforcement.
City of Sacramento
Parking Facilities Division
312 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95814-3329
(916) 264-5110
(916) 264-5115 Fax
County Jurisdiction:
The Sacramento County Parking Enforcement Program issues parking violations of the California Vehicle Code and Sacramento County ordinances in parking lots, on-street and off-street, including residential streets in the unincorporated area of Sacramento County.
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903 Enterprise Drive, Suite 104
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 876-6642 (M-F 7:00 am-3:30 pm)
(916) 606-2023 (M-F 3:30 pm-8:30 pm)and (Sat/Sun 8:00 am-5:00 pm)
Jurisdiction over maintenance, monthly permits, and payments due:
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General Complaints Hotline:
(916) 875-5656
Privately-owned parking lots are not governed by any city or county entity. Management of privately-owned parking lots, including establishment of parking rates, is the responsibility of the owner.
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Cragside - National Trust
Lord and Lady Armstrong used their wealth, art and science in a most ingenious way, and Cragside house was the first in the world to be lit by hydroelectricity.
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Historic house or home, Heritage site, Garden, parklands or rural site
Please check the National Trust website before visiting.
Adult £15.20, child £7.60, family £37.90. Groups (15+) £11.50
Gardens and estate: £9.80, child £5, family £23.70. Groups (15+) £7.50.
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Visitors may find the uneven ground, steep footpaths and distances between various parts of the property difficult. Stout footwear advisable.
Accessibility: House: 1 space 20yds from entrance. Drop-off point on forecourt. Visitor centre: 4 spaces 10yds from entrance. Drop-off point. 9 spaces 100yds from entrance in main car park. 5 manual wheelchairs available, booking essential. Ramped entrance. Ground floor largely accessible, No wheelchair access to scullery and plunge bath. Access to other floors via lift. Tel. for details. Level entrance to shop. Level entrance to restaurant. Only one terrace is accessible. Adapted WC at visitor centre, house and Crozier area.
Cragside was the home of an extraordinary man, William George Armstrong (1810-1900). He was a scientist, a technical innovator and one of the most successful industrialists of his generation. Like many wealthy Victorians, Armstrong spent his money on his family, his homes and his collections. Cragside began as a modest holiday retreat, but as his wealth grew and the local area became connected to Newcastle by the railway, he began building a magnificent mansion, designed by Norman Shaw. As the house grew, Armstrong's collection grew with it. His enthusiasm for collecting included contemporary British art, furniture, ceramics and natural history. The house also has items of his scientific curiosity and experimentation.
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I certainly never thought that a simple line of shoes would make so many people happy. This is my most popular photo. It just passed 1,000 views on my flickr. I'm just happy I didn't give these guys to goodwill. Andrew often wonders why I keep stuff that I don't use, and now I have some ammunition for that battle. But I digress . . .Soooooo I was thinking about maybe doing a limited edition print of this shot. Would you be interested in that? If so, please either leave your email in the comments or email me directly. There is a link for that at the top of the site. Can't wait to hear what you think.
PS. Oh my God. Thank You! Thank You! How amazing is this?
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
A Simple Line of Shoes
Posted by jen gotch at 6:12 AM
40 comments:
- fine little day said...
I think it would be appreciated. Love all your photos and sense of style.
- March 19, 2008 at 6:36 AM
- Chelsea said...
Congrats on the Domino mention:)
- March 19, 2008 at 6:56 AM
nice work on the mention in domino!! that's awesome.
- March 19, 2008 at 9:41 AM
- {this is glamorous} said...
Congratulations on the Domino mention! I would definitely be interested in a limited edition print.
- March 19, 2008 at 10:05 AM
That's awesome! I added it to my Bachelorette blog and Facebook postings, so hopefully it drives some traffic.
On the other note, I would definitely be interested in a limited edition.
And can also serve as your publicist, Miss Big Time.
- Tammy
- March 19, 2008 at 10:22 AM
- lisa-marie said...
That picture would make awesome stationery! Or a blog header!
- March 19, 2008 at 12:55 PM
- bettyninja said...
Good for you getting posted there! I think that shot would be great as a limited edition print or just about any of the other suggestions made here. You can't go wrong with pretty shoes
- March 19, 2008 at 1:11 PM
- Danielle said...
domino is how i stumbled upon your great blog. cheers!
- March 19, 2008 at 1:15 PM
- anne said...
Really, this picture is what sold me the first time I saw your blog! I love it!
- March 19, 2008 at 2:24 PM
- alma vogler said...
Such a beautiful photo..
- March 19, 2008 at 2:28 PM
- jenni said...
I love that shoe print, but it would make my Mom's year - I'd love to buy one for her. My e-mail is:
jennisimmons at gmail dot com
Congrats on the Domino mention!
- March 19, 2008 at 7:56 PM
- Jo said...
I love this image...and congrats on the mention...
- March 20, 2008 at 8:02 AM
- Nicole said...
I absolutely adore that photo - I would love the opportunity to buy a limited edition print :)
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(oh yeah, and congrats on the Domino mention!)
- March 20, 2008 at 12:28 PM
- my little apartment said...
yup, the photo is pretty fantastic...
but i'm really commenting to say "yay, highland park!" i'm always excited to find someone else with style in the neighborhood :)
- March 20, 2008 at 12:39 PM
i love that photo + would definitely be interested in a print!
- March 20, 2008 at 2:37 PM
- jen said...
so great, jen! i also just saw a post about you on bluelines. exciting!
- March 20, 2008 at 2:37 PM
- Steph said...
Love the photo! Yes, I'm interested in a print!
- March 20, 2008 at 7:48 PM
- Elements of Style said...
You know I want one! :)
- March 21, 2008 at 9:27 AM
- jen b said...
i would definitley be interested in a print.
- March 21, 2008 at 2:03 PM
- kim said...
i love that print! such sweet little shoes. i saw you on domino and decor8 - you go girl!
- March 21, 2008 at 8:21 PM
i am *so* interested in a limited edition! lovely!
- March 22, 2008 at 7:46 PM
- fredajetta said...
yes, yes! would love!
- March 23, 2008 at 1:58 PM
- Relyn said...
I found your blog from your foodie blog. What a talented lady you are. I agree with all the other comments. If you sell a print of this one, limited or not, I would love to purchase a copy. What a wonderful photo. Also, congrats on Domino. Happy Easter.
- March 23, 2008 at 7:47 PM
- Casey said...
i would love one too! hopefully i am not too late..
- March 24, 2008 at 10:28 AM
- Meredith said...
I would love a limited edition print!
- March 24, 2008 at 1:19 PM
- Nathalie Nierengarten said...
j'adore cett photo, elle est drôle et jolie en meme temps... tout ce que j'aime :)
- March 24, 2008 at 3:25 PM
I'd be interested in a shoe print!
Most excellent image.
- March 24, 2008 at 5:53 PM
- Meg said...
I would love a print!
- March 27, 2008 at 11:17 AM
I saw this the other day mentioned on another blog and I thought that I would love to have this as a print! Hope you do it!
- March 28, 2008 at 1:31 PM
- lindsey said...
very great photo! love it!
- April 2, 2008 at 12:42 PM
- Kristin said...
i would love a limited edition print!
- April 14, 2008 at 8:36 AM
- Katherine said...
i'd love a print too! hope you decide to do it, and hope i'm not too late!!
- April 16, 2008 at 12:54 PM
- Katherine said...
oh - and it's email@example.com
- April 16, 2008 at 12:56 PM
- Ms. Poshlust said...
You've also been posted on ffffound.com! And.. I'd love a print!
- September 9, 2008 at 5:55 PM
- alishan said...
I would love a limited edition print!
- January 16, 2009 at 12:29 PM
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Just stumbled upon this, but I would DIE for a print. In fact, I would be happier than a bird with a french fry to get my hands on one!!!
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Congratulation, to you man, Such a nice post, really interesting, really admire your work, to have some more of it,Thanks.
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Symphonie No. 3
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Side 1
Felix Mendelssohn (1809 - 1847)
Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56, MWV N 18, "Scottish"
Wiener Philharmoniker, Gustavo Dudamel
Total Playing Time 18:05
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Felix Mendelssohn (1809 - 1847)
Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56, MWV N 18, "Scottish"
Wiener Philharmoniker, Gustavo Dudamel
Total Playing Time 20:53
. . . [the performance is] terrific -- full of pent-up drama and featuring an explosive finale. It sounds great, too . . .
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Dudamel on Vinyl! For a Great Cause!
Gustavo Dudamel's official debut concert with the Vienna Philharmonic at the Musikverein
Dudamel · Vienna Philharmonic · Mendelssohn
Although he had conducted the Vienna Philharmonic before, this record documents Gustavo Dudamels official entry into that charmed circle of maestros selected by the musicians themselves for their exclusive series of subscription concerts. The fiery young Venezuelans choice of Mendelssohn for this career milestone an early German Romantic associated more with England than Austria might have seemed surprising, but its wisdom is confirmed by this live recording. Viennas Kurier called the occasion absolutely flawless
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