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Study Confirms Americans Want Beauty-in-an-Instant, with Shorter Recovery Time
WASHINGTON, DC, November 2007 – Board certified facial plastic surgeons are meeting Americans' demands for quicker results and less recovery time, according to a new survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). The annual poll of 1,336 of the organization's member surgeons found that there was a 69% increase among women and an astonishing 91% increase among men undergoing non-surgical facial plastic surgery since 2000.
"We're seeing that minimally invasive-type treatments that offer patients less 'downtime' are increasing in popularity" commented Peter A. Hilger, MD, president of the AAFPRS. "The goal is to have a nice, natural-looking outcome – you don't want to look like you've had surgery. The trend toward non-invasive cosmetic procedures has allowed more Americans to get the look they want without having to turn their busy lifestyles upside down."
Dr. Hilger offered some advice for patients to consider when undergoing any type of facial plastic surgery, however. "Make sure you select a board certified surgeon who specializes in plastic surgery of the face, head and neck," he said. "One of the most important questions a patient or parent should ask a potential surgeon is the frequency which he or she performs a given procedure. When seeking facial plastic surgery, patients should understand that a board certified facial plastic surgeon's experience and expertise focuses on plastic surgery of the face, head and neck."
With more and more people wanting to look younger and feel better and as interest in facial plastic surgery procedures has increased, the new AAFPRS study reveals that 86% of doctors agree that patients are more educated about facial plastic surgery than ever before. Patients are doing their homework, researching different physicians to find the best one for their personal needs. Awareness of various procedures, results and recovery time play an important role in the decision-making process. Patient education has become progressively more prominent, making a doctor's visit comparable to a job interview.
Educating patients is becoming one of the key roles of facial plastic surgeons, and it's having a positive effect on both doctors and patients. Now, patients feel more confident and comfortable with their choices to get facial plastic surgery because they play a larger role in the process.
The number of men undergoing facial plastic surgery has risen over the last couple of years, and the AAFPRS survey suggests there's no sign of slowing down. The surge in cosmetic surgical procedures overall since 2005 is mainly attributable to an increase in male interest in taking the initiative — a jump of 59% last year alone. In 2006, the most common procedure among male patients was microdermabrasion, followed by Botox®, hair transplants and chemical peels.
Couples undergoing "his-and-hers" cosmetic surgery together is also becoming a "hot" trend (47%).
Women continue to be the most likely candidates for facial plastic surgery, with 77% of all surgical procedures and 81% of non-surgical procedures performed on women. The most common cosmetic surgical procedure undergone by women in 2006 was blepharoplasty (eye surgery), followed by rhytidectomy/rhytidoplasty (facelifts), lip augmentations, rhinoplasty (nose surgery) and ablative skin resurfacing. The most common non-surgical cosmetic procedure in 2006 performed on women was Botox®, followed by microdermabrasion, chemical peels and hyaluronic acid injections.
This year's AAFPRS survey results demonstrate a substantial long-term and short-term difference in ethnic groups undergoing facial plastic surgery. Compared to 1999, African Americans who underwent cosmetic surgery has increased by 77%, Hispanics increased 56% and Asian American's increased by 60%. Asian Americans demonstrated the largest growth rate since 2005, expanding by 35% last year alone.
When compared to the other facial cosmetic procedures offered, the 2006 survey revealed that African Americans were most likely to undergo rhinoplasty (62%) as were Hispanics (53%). Asian-Americans were most likely receiving blepharoplasty (44%), while Caucasians opted almost equally between blepharoplasty and rhinoplasty (32% versus 29%).
This past year has been quite an exciting year for the field of facial plastic surgery – with an average of 865 facial cosmetic surgeries performed per surgeon. Facial plastic surgery continues to grow, as new procedures, techniques and products become available and patient interest proliferates. Among the latest trends the AAFPRS physicians identified in 2006 were that patients received their plastic surgery as a gift (49%) and that more and more teens are undergoing cosmetic surgery (48%).
Sadly, survey respondents also noted that 48% of their patients who had traveled abroad for plastic surgery were returning with complications and had to have the surgery redone.
"Consumers seeking facial plastic surgery should make sure the surgeon to whom they entrust their face has documented education, training and experience performing the procedures," said Dr. Hilger. "If their facial plastic surgeon belongs to the AAFPRS, for example, they can be assured that he or she is an experienced specialist who is up on the newest trends and procedures."
Surgeons feel that the future for facial plastic surgery is bright, both for themselves and the consumer. They predict more filler introductions into the market (96%) and feel that patient safety will continue to be a focal point in cosmetic surgery (94%). They also foresee an increase in cosmetic surgery for ethnic populations (85%). "We hope the results of this annual survey give some understanding of the untiring dedication of AAFPRS members to making the highest possible quality of facial plastic surgery available to the public," concluded Dr. Hilger.
About the AAFPRS:
The AAFPRS is the world's largest association of facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons with more than 2,800 members – whose cosmetic reconstructive surgery focuses on the face, head and neck. Academy fellows are Board certified and subscribe to a code of ethics. In addition, the AAFPRS provides consumers with free information and brochures and a list of qualified facial plastic surgeons in their area by visiting the AAFPRS Web site, www.aafprs.org.


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CHICAGO (AP) Ben Averkamp scored 15 points and added nine rebounds Friday night for Loyola of Chicago and the Ramblers went on to defeat visiting Toledo 62-50 in the season opener for both squads.
Averkamp's two made free throws at the 19:18 mark in the second half gave him 1,000 career points at Loyola of Chicago.
Joe Crisman added 10 points and four rebounds while Jordan Hicks had nine points and six rebounds. Hicks' dunk with 4:46 to play gave the Ramblers their biggest lead of the night at 62-40, but a 3-point basket by Toledo's A.J. Matthew capped a 10-0 run by the Rockets and cut the lead to 12 at 62-50 with 34 seconds to go.
After a timeout by Loyola, the Ramblers held the ball and the final seconds ticked off the clock to seal a win for the Ramblers.

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Since I spend much of the past week eating food cooked over a fire, I had little taste for more smoke, so it was to the cast iron pan, ripping hot, dry and ready to go. I oil and salt the steak, no pepper, then into the cast iron pan. Seared for 2 minutes a side and pulled to rest.
Steak resting
I has some fresh English Peas and decided the classic of Peas and Mushrooms for the steak was a good route. I sauteed up some onion, added the mushrooms and a little butter, rasied the heat to drive off some liquid and char the onions a bit. Oh, about the butter added after the onions, I use grapeseed oil to saute or fry, it is very high heat stable. The butter is just for flavor. In any event, the peas were added for just a few minutes to heat through, but, barely cooked.
Yes, I meant for the onions to be that color!
I ended up slicing the steak, and eating just 1/2 of the steak, it felt like a better portion and let's face it, I need better portions. There was a little garlic bread points to finish the plate. Here is a close-up of the meat, as I figure nobody comes here for the peas.
Too red? NO!
For me, this is a perfect rare-medium-rare, I really prefer these steaks on the just rare side of medium rare. The cast iron pan did it's job, putting a nice crust onto the steak, just enough to complement and caramelize the surface. A little black pepper after the rest, so there is no bitter, burned pepper smell or taste. Perfect dinner.


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Jonathan Puchalski, MD
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine); Director, Interventional Pulmonology; Director, Interventional Pulmonary Fellowship
Departments & Organizations
Internal Medicine: Diversity Committee | Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine: Asthma & Airways Disease Program; Thoracic Oncology Program; TIP Research Working Group
Pediatric Aerodigestive Program
Yale Cancer Center: Cancer Prevention and Control | Thoracic Oncology Program
Yale Medicine
Office of Cooperative Research
I've developed a special interest in interventional pulmonary medicine and all aspects of bronchoscopy and pleural disease. I initially trained in adult and pediatric pulmonary medicine prior to completing an Interventional Pulmonology fellowship at Penn. My ongoing goals include the development of a premier, minimally invasive, diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy and pleural center.
I also have a special interest in education for patients and other physicians. I obtained a Master's in Medical Education to better perform educational tasks within the Yale community.
Education & Training
|Wright State University (1998)
|Denison University (1994)
|Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
|University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
|Ohio State University/Columbus Children's Hospital
Professional Service
Journal (2009 - Present) Reviewer for the following journals: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, CHEST, Annals of American Thoracic Society, Journal of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology, Respiratory Medicine, Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease


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Community activists, elected officials and residents sick and tired of youth violence came out in large numbers last night at a "stop the violence" unity rally. The crowd gathered at 5:30 p.m. on Avenue D and 6th Street and marched down to Columbia Street, where 16-year old Raphael Ward was shot and killed January 4.
Arlene Delgado, Raphael's mom, thanked the community for an outpouring of support in the aftermath of her family's tragedy, and called on parents throughout the Lower East Side to do whatever it takes to keep their kids safe. "They say it takes a village, right… So our village has to pull together. You have to be more involved," she said. Delgado said she is starting a foundation in her son's name.


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Hall Benches Maintain Access Ways Clutter Free
No matter what dimension of family you have, the hallway and entryway of your house are likely organic compilation points for anything you can possibly imagine. Below, the children leave lunch time boxes and coats after school, wintertime boots, mittens and headscarfs after a day of sledding or snowman making, or flip flops, swim masks and also towels after a day at the coastline.
Small marvel why residents given that the time of the leaders have actually looked to benches to keep their homes neat and arranged.
In the early days of American history, hall benches were an essential part of any residence. Pioneers didn't have such high-ends as an entryway closet. Rather, a bench or even a hall tree bench acted as the compilation point for all the necessary gear called for to fight the severe aspects of a wintery Midwest.
Also a trip to the washroom was a difficulty, given the sub-zero temperatures as well as the long stroll to the outhouse. Benches in corridors given very easy access to cozy garments, even in the dead of night when nature called.
Today, we do not have to stress over such tough trips. Still, hall benches can solve a great deal of your storage issues.
As all of us understand, pack multiplies to fill the space readily available. Despite just how much square video a home has, storage rooms seem to protrude with stuff. While you could possibly tear and do a significant hole project and broaden your storage rooms or develop brand-new ones, hall benches offer a much less complex and more economical choice.
Just what's even more, you could include benches to every space as well as cranny of your house. Certain, they look excellent in the entrance by the front door. You could additionally add them to the other corridors in your home or utilize them in a guest area, home workplace, master suite or also the living room.
You could obtain hall benches that match any kind of decoration. You can obtain benches that have built-in cubbies.
In the master bedroom, you can utilize the exact same type of cubby bench at the end of the bed to keep your favored shoes for easy access before heading off to function or a day of play. Can not discover your golf shoes or preferred set of running footwears? You'll never need to look again with hall benches in your house.
If you desire things to be out of sight and also out of mind, hall benches are the excellent solution. All you need is one or more designs that have a deep storage locker underneath the bench seat. These benches are best for storing winter blankets, additional pillows, your periodic apparel such as coats or hefty layers, or to use as a toy locker in your kid's room.
If you have flooring space in a storage room that is under made use of, consider including a bench there also. Once more, the cubby style is perfect for a wardrobe, including lots of nooks and crannies to save footwears, playthings, dolls … anything that could possibly make use of some company as well as order.
That is really one of the most stunning feature of benches in the corridor or entranceway of your residence. They can be utilized in numerous methods, not only adding design and beauty to your home, yet practicality, too. Probably that's one of the primary reasons our pioneer ancestors were so smart – for they solved a contemporary problem generations ago with among one of the most flexible pieces of furniture in the house – the hall bench.
In the early days of American past history, hall benches were an important component of any sort of home. Rather, a bench or even a hall tree bench served as the collection point for all the required equipment required to combat the extreme elements of a wintery Midwest.
While you can tear as well as do a significant rip task and also increase your closets or build new ones, hall benches provide a much easier and also less costly option.
You'll never ever have to look once again with hall benches in your home.
Perhaps that's one of the major factors why our pioneer ancestors were so wise – for they resolved a modern-day trouble generations ago with one of the most versatile items of furniture in the residence – the hall bench.


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Albert Goss of Harriman recently celebrated his 90th birthday with nine of his 10 great-grandchildren.
Goss and his wife, the late Ruth Cromwell Goss, have two children: Jacky of Harriman and Linda of Hawaii.
Jeffery Lynn Cobb and Mary Lisa Cobb, both of Rockwood, announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Allie Lynn Cobb, to Charles Kenneth Patterson of Rockwood.
He is the son of Kenneth and Marie Patterson of Rockwood.
The ceremony will be at 3 p.m. Nov. 12 at the home of Darrel and Tina Crisp at 131 Lakewood Landing Road, Kingston. A reception will follow.
All relatives and friends of the couple are invited to attend.
Jaycie Brooklynn Mitchell will turn 3 on Nov. 13.
She will celebrate on her birthday with a party with family and friends.
She is the daughter of Miranda Mitchell of Rockwood.
Grandparents are Kendall and Joni Mitchell of Rockwood.
Great-grandparents are David and Trish Mitchell and Jerry Brackett and Cleta Mitchell, all of Kingston, Peggy Kirk of Rockwood and Thomas and Joyce Kirk of Knoxville.
Jaycie has two sisters: Ashlin Blake of Rockwood and Gabbriella Deaton of Lenoir City.
Odeen Banken announces the forthcoming marriage of her daughter, Nancy Banken Cloyd, to Peter Junior Ortiz.
He is the son of Mercedes Ortiz of Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the late Providencio Ortiz.
The ceremony will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 11 in Riggs Chapel Baptist Church, Harriman.
A reception will follow at The Gibson Girls, Kingston.
Babies born at Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge:
Aug. 25 — Mary and Tim Austin, Harriman. A girl, Destiny Angel, 6 pounds, 10 ounces. Siblings: Hayden, Joseph, Ariel and Steven. Grandparents: Wendell and Oma Morton; Pamela Austin.
• Amanda and Josh Wright, Oliver Springs. A girl, Emma Grace, 7 pounds, 6 ounces. Siblings: Annabell and Riley. Grandparents: David and Joyce Roach.
Mary Lou Walsh Bradford, whose pies were revered at her brother's Kingston restaurant, will celebrate her 100th birthday on Oct. 24.
Bradford's pies were a high point in the 1940s and 1950s for many customers of The Hut, which was owned by her brother, Paul Walsh, on North Kentucky Street in Kingston.
Born in Hollywood, Ala., on Oct. 24, 1911, Bradford married Gordon Bradford and moved to Kingston in 1940.
Travis Ross King will celebrate his first birthday on Oct. 21.
He is the son of Ross and Cyndell King of Paint Rock.
Grandparents are Marty and Teresa Roberts of Paint Rock, April and Steven Pelfrey of Paint Rock, Debbie King of Kingston and the late Eddie King.
Divorces granted April 6-June 30 at the Roane County Courthouse:
Zachary Gronda vs. Crystal Gronda (Rowan)
Tyler Matthew Barnes vs. Andrea Lynn (Aimar) Barnes
Evelyn S. Dowlen vs. James D. Dowlen
Kimberly Ann Costello Litton vs. Brent Issaic Litton
Rheanne Donielle Grizzard vs. Michael Brett Grizzard
Deborah Kay Byrge vs. Ernest Byrge
Candice Renee Thompson vs. Larry Allan Thompson
Brenda Sue White vs. Thomas R. White
Marriage licenses granted at the Roane County Courthouse in September:
Joseph Matthew Humphreys to Rebekah Ann Johnson
Thomas Jamess Ramsay to Deana Marie Gentry Hayes
John David Payne to Teri Lynn Hill
William Chadwick Bartlett to Candice Nicole Hutchinson
Joseph Avery Medzie to Jessica Joy Hartfil Lavey
Ricky Eugene Wallace to Virginia Angelina Vanoven Smith
Rex Alan Ruppe to Ciara Michelle Grissom
Jace Simeon Tedder celebrated his eighth birthday on Aug. 23 with friends at Kentucky Splash and a baseball-themed party at home with family.
He is the son of Marty and Robin Tedder of Harriman.
Grandparents are Ernest and Barbara Tedder and Charles and Becky Lamance, all of Harri-man.
Jace has a 2 1/2-year-old brother, Cole Thomas Tedder.
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The Roane County News is your source for local news, sports, events, and information in Roane County and Kingston, Tennessee, and the surrounding area.


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Evian has really grappled with advertising and it's image over the past several years longing for mass appeal. It appears that Evian's time to shine has come with the viral smash oft the "Evian Babies" rollerskating and dancing along with one of the original classic hip-hop tunes that shaped music. There was plenty of footage collected during the making of the spot as well as multiple creative iterations which can be viewed at the Evian Babies YouTube page here. A microsite was created in both English and French which can be explored here. The microsite highlights the commercial as well as Evian's commitment to health, making a difference globally, line of products, and a chance to meet and greet with the roller babies on a personal basis.
It is really refreshing to see a new creative angle on bottled water, after all bottled water is under fire for health and environmental reasons. Although one may never see or find the Evian Live Young microsite, they are much more likely to stumble across the videos online. A true testament that great creativity can still cause viral sensations and heighten brand awareness. Not to mention rejuvionate and rehydrate a brand deprived of good marketing after all these years. Cheers Evian!


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Here are today's football rumours...
Guus Hiddink will be given the task of steering Chelsea through the rest of the season, after Jose Mourinho was sacked on Thursday.
However, Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone is favourite to be the long-term replacement.
But the ailing champions have not yet given up on beating Manchester City to Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola. (Mirror)
Jose Mourinho would jump at the chance to manage Manchester United.
And he is also ready to listen to offers from the FA should Roy Hodgson leave the England job following Euro 2016. (Sun)
Chelsea have revealed that Jose Mourinho was sacked on Thursday because of a rift with the players. (Telegraph)
Claudio Ranieri has ruled out Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez being sold in January and has vowed to fight to keep them at Leicester next season. (Express)
Bournemouth are considering a January bid for Hull defender Curtis Davies.
The centre-back's contract expires at the end of the season, and Hull could be willing to let him go for a fee next month rather than lose him for nothing next summer. (Mirror)


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Buffalo Grove native trying for red, white and blue jersey
Take a trip down into her family's unfinished basement in Buffalo Grove, and you'll get a glimpse into Megan Bozek's childhood.
Imprints of hockey pucks dot the concrete wall. Floor markings show where inline skates took tight turns at high speeds. Remnants of masking tape reveal what's left of old baseball pitch targets.
Megan BozekAge: 21
Hometown: Buffalo Grove
School: University of Minnesota
Who inspires you? My family (mom, dad, two brothers), coaches Tony Cachey, Brad Frost, Joel Johnson and my teammates
What's on your iPod? Anything country!
What book are you reading? "Turning to One Another," a leadership book by Margaret Wheatley
The three words that best describe you? Outgoing, Loving, Competitive
If Megan wasn't on the ice or a baseball diamond, she and her older brothers likely were downstairs doing their own version of decorating.
"We've replaced all the broken lights and windows, but it's still a sight to see," says Tom Bozek, Megan's dad and a longtime hockey referee. "She didn't want us to, so we never treated her any different than the boys."
Megan's natural ability and dedication to constantly improve have propelled her from a 19-month-old lacing up her first pair of skates to co-captain of the No. 1-ranked University of Minnesota women's ice hockey team -- and a hopeful Olympian.
The widely recruited 2009 Stevenson High School graduate remains the only Illinois native ever to play for the Golden Gophers team, which gets the vast majority of its talent either from in state or the Great White North.
Four years later, Megan's coaches are still relieved the 5-foot-9 senior choose Minnesota over consummate rival Wisconsin, especially considering she just broke the team record for career goals (42) and career points (135) by a defenseman.
"As with any student-athlete, you're busy," the 21-year-old said. "We practice Monday through Thursday and have games Friday and Saturday. And all the while you have to keep up with school work and try to have some sort of a personal life. But if you're doing something you love, you want to set your standards and sights high."
The hard work is paying off in spades.
Minnesota won the NCAA championship last year, and the team is 32-0 this season with just two games remaining before the playoffs. Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over Bemidji State was the team's first one-goal decision of the season. That game also extended the team's overall winning streak to 40 games.
Megan hopes that when her final game with Minnesota comes to a close -- with a second straight national title trophy in hand, of course -- she'll trade in her maroon and gold sweater for the red, white and blue.
Tryouts for the 2014 U.S. Olympic team take place soon after the collegiate Frozen Four tournament.
Megan's got a good shot at playing in Sochi, Russia, considering she was part of the U.S. team for the 2012 International Ice Hockey Federation Women's World Championship in Burlington, Vt., where the team lost a heartbreaker in overtime to Canada. In 2009, she was on the U.S. Under-18 team that won the gold medal in Germany.
"It's incredible putting on that jersey with your country's colors," Megan said. "You're playing for more than yourself and your team."
Though Megan refuses to take anything for granted, Minnesota assistant coach Joel Johnson is confident his star defenseman will make the roster.
"What makes her special is her unique ability to see the game as a whole," Johnson said. "She skates better than most people, controls the game with her size and strength, but also rushes the puck up the ice. And she shoots the puck just as well as anybody."
Along with lauding her coaches and teammates, Megan attributes her success to playing with the boys until eighth grade, something she said taught her the physicality of the game.
She also credits her decision after sophomore year to focus on improving her defensive game and get in better shape.
"Megan's God-given talent got her a long way, but as the competition got tighter, she managed to engage mentally and become a complete player," Johnson said.
Accolades for Megan have come from off the ice, as well.
She was named one of just 11 nominees for the 2013 BNY Mellon Wealth Management Hockey Humanitarian award, given to one men's and one women's hockey player who embodies "all that is, and can be, right with sport."
The All-American defenseman has put in more than 200 hours of community service during college by volunteering at local schools, Feed My Starving Children and HopeKids.
"Here at Minnesota, we get weekly emails about volunteering opportunities," Megan said. "I've come away with great relationships with families who are going through very difficult times. It was an honor to hear I was nominated."
Looking ahead, the sports management major's dream is to become a sports agent. She might go back to school for business, and she wants to help develop professional women's hockey leagues.
Megan hopes she won't have to give her professional career a ton of thought, however, at least not until after the Olympics.
"Putting on that American jersey gives me butterflies," Megan said. "It's my dream to do it again."
• Kimberly Pohl wrote today's column. She and Elena Ferrarin always are looking for Suburban Standouts to profile. If you know of someone whose story just wows you, please send a note including name, town, email and phone contacts for you and the nominee to firstname.lastname@example.com or call our Standouts hotline at (847) 608-2733.


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Well, this one kind of wrote itself for the Daily Star in London:
An Olympics ambassador who helped to promote the Games with London Mayor Boris Johnson was yesterday exposed as a riot suspect.
Sports star Chelsea Ives, 18, who is also a successful women's footballer with Leyton Orient, was shopped to police by her appalled mother.
She was filmed by a TV news crew apparently hurling bricks at a police car during disorder in Enfield, north London, on Sunday night.
The sports star boasted she had "the best day ever" after allegedly taking part in the mayhem that has swept the UK, Westminster Magistrates' Court heard. But she was spotted on the evening TV news by her horrified mum Adrienne, who then reported her to police.
OLYMPIC GIRL'S RIOTING BOAST [Daily Star] (H/T Tomuban)


text: Tips to prevent motorcycle accidents Stay safe on the road and help avoid the risk of accidents by following these tips. Eighty percent of all reported motorcycle crashes result in injury or death, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).1 That makes it all the more important to do everything you can to keep you and other motorcycle riders safe.Gear up. Wear long pants and sleeves made of leather or another thick, protective material, as well as gloves, eye protection and durable boots that cover your ankles. When it gets colder, don't forget to add layers or invest in heavier gear designed for the temps.Be seen. Wear bright colors and add reflective elements to both your clothing and bike. Use your headlight, day or night. Ride in the section of lane that makes you most visible to motorists, and if you're not sure a motorist sees you, honk.Wear a full-face, Department of Transportation-approved helmet at all times — preferably light-colored, for maximum visibility. Without one, you're twice as likely to suffer traumatic brain injury from a crash. 2 Replace your motorcycle helmet regularly (a general rule of thumb is every five years) or after a crash.Be alert. Texting motorists are, unfortunately, a very real danger, so be ready for sudden lane changes and swerves. Watch for patches of sand, potholes, railroad tracks and other road hazards, as well as fellow motorcyclists.Beware intersections. Half of all crashes occur at intersections. 1 A motorist turning left in front of you is perhaps the most common cause, so be on high alert so you can respond appropriately.Never drink or speed. More than 40 percent of motorcycle riders who die in single-vehicle crashes are alcohol-impaired, and speed is at play in more than a third of fatal crashes. 3 Staying sober and observing the speed limit go a long way to ensuring you'll arrive safely at your destination.Avoid bad weather. Study up on safe ways to ride in the rain, wind, or whatever type of challenge Mother Nature tends to offer in your particular locale, in case you get stuck in it. If rain is in the forecast and you have to ride, pack rain gear to stay dry and comfortable.Get schooled. If you're a new motorcyclist, take a motorcycle safety course. It's a good idea for experienced riders to take refresher courses, too. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) offers classes online and in person — some of which could net you an insurance discount.A heads-up for motorists: Collisions with motorcycles are usually the non-motorcycle driver's fault. Remember, motorcyclists have the same rights as other drivers. Check your blind spot, signal your intentions and avoid distractions.http://www.nsc.org/learn/safety-knowledge/Pages/Motorcycle-Safety.aspxhttps://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/pdf/mc2012/motorcyclesafetybook.pdfhttps://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/812353


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by Katie Parker, sports information graduate assistant
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. - Senior forward Antoinette Reames (Orlando, Fla.) of the Georgia College & State University women's basketball team (17-6, 10-3 PBC) was named GCSU Athlete of the week for the week ending Feb. 14. This is the second such honor for Reames and the fourth for the Bobcats this season.
Reames put her name in the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) record books Thursday, Feb. 11 with only the third triple-double in conference history, part of a week that saw the senior average 11.5 points, 11.5 rebounds and 8.0 blocks per game. Reames had 10 points, 10 rebounds and a school-record 10 blocks in Georgia College's overtime win at Augusta State University 56-52, the first triple-double since ASU's Deo Ngulela did it in 2007 and is the only PBC player to do it with 10 blocks.
Reames followed that up Saturday with 13 points, 13 rebounds and six blocked shots as the Bobcats downed USC Aiken 57-54. The victory over the Pacers marked her seventh double-double of the 2009-10 campaign. With her performance, she is now second in the PBC in blocked shots and moved into fourth in rebounding and 15th in scoring.
The Bobcats are back in action Wednesday, Feb. 17 traveling to Georgia Southwestern University for a 5:30 p.m. tip-off.
The GCSU Department of Athletics, winners of the 2008-09 PBC Commissioner's Cup, sponsors 10 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, GCSU prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the Bobcats' multiple appearances in post-season competition as well as documented academic success and community-service involvement. Sign up at Twitter.com username GCSUSID for up-to-the-minute reports, and visit www.GCSUBobcats.com to nominate your favorite former Bobcats and Colonials to the GCSU Athletics Hall of Fame.


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Graduating Students File Amicus Brief in Indian Casino Case
As the countdown to graduation wound down and students checked through long "to-do" lists that included final exams and papers, third-year law students Alice Keh, Sulma Khalid, and Sheena Knox took on an additional challenge: preparing an amicus curiae brief for the federal Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
The case they addressed, K.G. Urban v. Patrick et al, is directly related to their spring semester study of Federal Indian Law in a class taught by Practitioner-in-Residence Nicole Friederichs. The three students were enrolled in Suffolk University Law School's new Indian Law and Indigenous Peoples Clinic, launched in spring 2012.
"The clinic gave us an opportunity to put what was learned in class to use in real-life situations," said Khalid.
Case centers on casino
The clinic had been following K.G. Urban v. Patrick et al. The case, filed by K.G. Urban Enterprises, an equity development company based in New York, focuses on the Massachusetts Gaming Law. K.G. is exploring building a casino in downtown New Bedford.
The firm alleges that it has been put at a disadvantage because a section of the new gaming law allows federally recognized tribes a period of exclusive negotiating rights. K.G. argues that by granting tribes this exclusive negotiating period, the law violates the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution. The case as presented by K.G. focuses on race.
Tribal sovereignty & Indian law
"After reading the plaintiff brief and the district court decision, we saw information gaps that we could fill," said Khalid. "There wasn't a lot of reference to federal Indian law and tribal sovereignty."
Amicus curiae loosely translates as friend of the court. It is a document that educates the court about a specific area of law.
"Our goal was to educate the court about basic principals of federal Indian law," said Friederichs.
Because of their work in the Indigenous Peoples Clinic, Keh, Khaid, and Knox had a unique and important perspective. Friederichs asked if they would participate in researching and writing the brief.
Participating in creating an amicus brief as a student is rare, so, although they already were juggling end-of-law-school responsibilities and competing due dates, Keh, Khalid and Knox agreed to be part of the team. While they only had a few weeks to finish the document, they saw this as an invaluable experience that would provide an important service to the court.
"It was great to be part of the entire process from beginning to end," said Knox. "We were exposed to the legal strategy that goes into preparing an amicus brief."
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Normally fossils are found in the field but in this case Te Papa technicians and I have been rediscovering an early accumulation of fossil reptiles and fish held in Te Papa's collections that have not been examined for decades.
When the Colonial Museum opened in 1865, the Director James Hector, wanted to show New Zealanders natural wonders from around the world, so he set about acquiring all sorts of natural history objects from museums in other countries. Some spectacular fossils were among his acquisitions and Te Papa still has these today.
The fossils that we have now registered and re-housed include skulls and teeth of long extinct reptiles – ichthyosaurs ("fish lizards") and plesiosaurs (think Loch Ness Monster) – as well as remains of ancient fish – particularly shark's teeth.
Dozens of the ichthyosaur, plesiosaur and fish remains originate from the Jurassic Lyme Regis fossil beds in Dorset, England. This site is one of the most famous fossil localities in the world because the giant reptile remains found here in the early 1800s, most famously by Mary Anning, were clearly of extinct species – yet at the time the concept of extinction was virtually unheard of. Dinosaurs, for example, were only discovered later. Te Papa's fossil reptile and fish collection also includes more recently acquired specimens, such as dinosaur footprint casts from North America, dinosaur eggs and fragments of a 19 million year old ancestral tuatara from Central Otago.
Te Papa's Natural Environment Imaging Supervisor Jean-Claude Stahl has been photographing many of these fossils and examples of them are shown here. Many others can be accessed through Te Papa's Collections On-line browser.
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I am always on the look out for new UK brands and for a mineral foundation that works for me – and look what I found….
I got a starter kit fromPurely Mineral which has a blush, foundation, 2 shadows, an eyeshadow brush and a kabuki brush (£30.00):
I know, I know. Another Mineral Make Up Company. Its funny how some people find Mineral make up easy to use, I tend to find a lot of brands too cakey or drying or at worse, allergy inducing…..
So I haven't tested these for long enough to give a complete verdict (I am SO behind with reviews) but so far, so good. I think its a nice mix between coverage and blend-able-ness:
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Shade wise there are lots to choose from but not too many. Its not overwhelming like Everyday Mineral's site.
The eyeshadows look pretty nice – pigmented but with a sheer edge:
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U.S. Marshals in Alaska TRACK DOWN dangerous fugitives while battling the elements in America's last frontier
ALASKA MARSHALS premieres Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 10 PM E/P on Discovery Channel
(Los Angeles, Calif.) – In Alaska, America's last frontier, some of the country's most hardened criminals are on the run. In this cold, unforgiving landscape, only the most highly-trained deputies – with expertise in wilderness tracking and survival – are up to the task of hunting down and apprehending these extremely dangerous fugitives.
ALASKA MARSHALS, airing Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 10 PM E/P on Discovery Channel, takes viewers inside the barren Alaskan wilderness where law enforcement is unlike any other assignment in the U.S. Marshal Service. Each year, hundreds of fugitives flee here hoping to escape from the law. But this hasn't stopped the dozen Marshals in charge from successfully taking down over 2,500 criminals in the past decade. For most of these Marshals, Alaska is home. Besides breaking the law, the biggest mistake these criminals make is thinking they could outsmart the deputies by hiding in their backyard.
The Marshals use their extreme outdoor training and conditioning to find their targets. Traveling by boat, plane, snow machine – whatever it takes – ALASKA MARSHALS shows the high speed chases through one of the most extreme environments in the marshal service and the risks these deputies face to bring justice once and for all.
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31 Oct 2013
China in Brussels
Until recently, I had no idea there´s this beautiful Chinese Pavilion in Brussels. It was a coincidence that I discovered it at the moment when I was searching for a special location for an outfit with these "cosmic" mirrored shades from Ray Ban. I decided to wear them with my favourite party-dress from Zara in the same colour. And I shot this outfit really at the last moment when it was still possible to stay outside like this without dying of cold. :-)
30 Oct 2013
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29 Oct 2013
Topshop Fluffies
I often read that fashion bloggers are so excited that autumn is finally here, how much they love this season and how they couldn´t wait to start layering and wearing much more interesting outfits than in summer. Well why not, but that´s definitely NOT my case, I´m a total summer person. Hate cold. But even winter is better than autumn, it´s somehow prettier and at least you can go skiing. And when it comes to layering, my ideal option is a beach dress over bikini. I definitely don´t enjoy wearing the same coats during the fall/winter time and risking a cold when I just try to show you my outfit under the coat. Nevertheless I still have to survive this season somehow. That´s why I got this fluffy warm equipment from Topshop. What about you and the autumn time?
22 Oct 2013
Jana´s Point - Interview
20 Oct 2013
Jana´s Point
Today it´s my pleasure to introduce you my dear friend Jana. She is a flutist, lived and studied in Prague, Milan and now she´s staying in Stockholm. We know each other since childhood and I´ve always liked her style. I find the way she dresses very feminine and elegant and as she´s also a beautiful girl, I am super happy that I finally managed to convince her to appear on my blog. In the next post, you can look forward to the interview with Jana and her second outfit.
18 Oct 2013
Plaid Flannel Dress
So, I went through my wardrobe and this is the result - an outfit entirely made out of old pieces I´ve re-discovered. Well except of the boots, those are from this season. I got this dress in H&M in Prague at least seven years ago, the jacket is about five years old and this bag was bought in Barcelona three years ago. And as an accessory, my grandpa´s watch.
Althought it´s still quite warm in Brussels, I guess this was the last chance to go out with bare legs this year...
17 Oct 2013
Fascinator for a Wedding
Last weekend I wore this outfit for a lovely wedding that took place in Palais des Colonies in Brussels. Let me just say that I loved everything about this wedding, its location, the ceremony, and the bride looked just sooo beautiful!
Unfortunately I was running a bit late and also it was too cold to stay outside without a coat, so we took just a very few snap-shots of my outfit and didn´t really take the best out of the lovely location.
Except of the jewels, my entire outfit was new. Although I really liked this combination, I have to admit that it brought some difficulties... Firstly, as I´m already quite tall, it was really funny to get into the car with a high fascinator on my head... :-D Secondly, I´ve quickly discovered that the dress doesn´t really keep its position and the skirt shifts up after any move I do (a good lesson that I shouldn´t just stand in front of a mirror in the shop next time!). And finally, I confess that wearing brand new Louboutins for more than ten hours wasn´t a piece of cake... Well probably I´m crazy but I would wear this outfit again and again no matter what, it just feels so special! :-)
11 Oct 2013
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9 Oct 2013
Boyfriend Jeans (and My Jealous Boyfriend)
For a change, today I´d like to show you a casual & super comfy outfit from last weekend. And in addition, here is a fresh story with my Belgian boyfriend. This time I dare to write about him in English (and not only in Czech) so he can read it... Well wish me good luck... :-)
So, my Belgian called me in the morning...
"I found a paper note on your car."
Oh my godness, another fine for parking? Am I blocking anyone´s garage? Someone crashed my car??? Plenty of pessimistic scenarios in my head...
Belgian: "Apparently you have a new admirer!"
What the hell???
6 Oct 2013
Lace Back
Hi guys, I´m still in Prague but wanna show you this outfit I shot in Brussels last week in front of an amazing art-nouveau house. I´ve been quite busy recently and now I´m late with posting outfits!
It´s an all-black outfit with a simple silhouette where all the focus is on details - a lace back and accessories. I´m especially keen on this statement necklace that I discovered in Zara last week. And if I´m not mistaken, this clutch from DVF appears here for the first time, too.
3 Oct 2013
Around the Town
This is my outfit from last week, I was running around the town in Sam Edelman´s "Porter" booties. I´m trying to enjoy the last "bare-legs" days of this lovely Indian summer as much as I can!
Now I´m at the airport waiting for my flight to Prague. Have a great day everyone! :-)
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Walter Longo, MD, MBA, FACS, FASCRS
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Walter E Longo, MD, MBA , FACS, FASCRS, is one of five Yale surgeons who is board-certified specifically in colorectal cancer. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College. He is fellowship trained and is a Board Certified General Surgeon and a Board Certified Colon and Rectal Surgeon.
Dr. Longo is committed to providing patients with the highest standards for the diagnosis and medical and surgical management of the diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus using minimally invasive techniques.
He specializes in screening and management of colon cancer; rectal cancer; anal cancer; sphincter preserving surgery; transanal removal of cancer; diverticulitis; inflammatory bowel disease; stricturoplasty; bowel resection; ostomy; polyposis syndromes and adenomatous polyps; hemorrhoids; fissures; fistulas; anal abscesses; disorders of continence; and pelvic floor disorders.
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|St. Louis University (2001)
|New York Medical College (1984)
|Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
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Connecticut Magazine Top Docs 2016Connecticut Magazine (2016)
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Probably the two most watched position battles for the Texans are 1. Wide Receiver, 2. Offensive Line. In OTAs, you can't really see the offensive competition because they are practicing in shorts, mostly working on technique.
With the wide receiver position, you can get a better sense of who may stand out a bit.
In Tuesday's OTA session, Texans head coach Gary Kubiak noted:
"They're young, I'll can tell you that. It's exciting because we've got a lot of ability to work with but obviously we've got a long, long way to go. It'll be interesting to see how they sort themselves out. It's a great opportunity for them. I mean, you look at
Lestar Jean is working as a starter right now. As a player, all you can ask for is to get on the field, and if you do it, you're not coming off. That's the way this thing works. I'm going to rotate them every week. I think I'll change them up, change the depth chart and see who's going to stand out, who's going to help our football team. But they're all going to get an opportunity."
Notably, the first sentence was said with a bit of a laugh.
So you may be hearing in the OTAs coming up that various different wide receivers are going with the ones. I wouldn't read too much into that. With no Matt Schaub working in OTAs, it becomes hard to evaluate the second and third team wide receivers because they are having new quarterbacks throwing to them.
So far, the offense has looked pretty messy, with many batted down balls, balls thrown to nobody downfield, balls thrown into the dirt. To be expected at this point. But to give a fair assessment of the new wide receivers, Kubiak will be changing things up a bit over the next couple of weeks.
I'll be attending more OTA sessions. You are not allowed to Tweet during the OTA sessions but you can right after. If you'd like to see various thoughts, information, pictures, please follow me @StephStradley. It's the easiest way for me to communicate what is going on the fastest to those who cannot be there.


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Milla Jovovich reveals bad girl past
Actress MILLA JOVOVICH has opened up about her "bad girl" past, revealing she was arrested as a youngster for using stolen credit cards.
The Resident Evil star and her friends "broke the law all the time" by refusing to pay fares on buses, and Jovovich, who is married to director Paul W. S. Anderson, admits police became involved when her behaviour took a turn for the worse.
She tells Empire magazine, "I thought I was a bad girl when I was a kid. We broke the law all the time, getting onto buses without paying. We'd find wallets and use the credit cards on the weekends, then get arrested for it. I'm so stupid we actually got caught. Also, writing on walls - my name was Rile."
Jovovich also reveals she still likes to rebel now she is a famous star, adding, "My gay husband and I - not Paul, but I have a gay husband on top of my husband - managed to steal a whole Lanesborough Hotel tea set.
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Automated phone calling may help physicians solve a perennial problem: patients who don't take medicine prescribed for chronic health conditions.
Researchers at the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, in Portland, Oregon, tested an automated calling service designed to encourage patients with asthma to fill or refill their prescriptions for inhaled corticosteroids (ICS).
The research was presented on May 17 at the 105th International Conference of the American Thoracic Society in San Diego.
"The trial demonstrated a modest, but statistically significant, improvement in compliance," said William M. Vollmer, Ph.D., senior investigator at the center, who led the trial. "And even a small change in adherence can potentially produce a big public health benefit, especially when the disease is as prevalent as asthma."
According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, about 22 million Americans have asthma, most need to take medicine daily for long-term control of the disease and ICS are the preferred medicines for gaining that control.
The 18-month-long trial involved approximately 8,600 members enrolled in the integrated health system in the Northwest United States and Hawaii. Member participants were randomized to usual care and to the phone calling system.
The study found that the calls increased estimated medication adherence two percent beyond the compliance of patients receiving usual care (40 percent versus 38 percent; p
Dr. Vollmer's presentation at the ATS International Conference will focus on the study's primary outcome: medication adherence. Future analyses will assess the intervention's impact on healthcare utilization and quality of life, as well as the cost-effectiveness of the automated calling system.
The study used Kaiser Permanente's electronic medical records to identify who should be called and what message they should hear. One message was for those who had just become eligible for a refill. Another message targeted those who were past due for a refill. And a third message was designed for first-time users or those who had not had an ICS dispensing for at least six months.
The calls were short, typically lasting no more than two to three minutes. About 40 percent of calls made reached their target participant; messages were left for another 45 percent of calls.
While most of the calls were constructed around simple questions requiring a 'yes' or a 'no' response, Dr. Vollmer said the calls had "a lot of branching logic" to them. They were, for instance, able to explore level of symptom control and barriers to compliance.
For someone late in refilling his or her prescription, Dr. Vollmer noted that the computer might ask, "Many people with asthma don't take their controller medicines when they feel well. Is that ever true for you?" Those answering yes would then hear a brief message about the difference between relievers and controllers and why the latter should be taken every day.
Alternatively, Dr. Vollmer noted, the computer might ask if the participant's asthma wakes him/her up at night or interferes with daily activities. For someone who said yes, the computer might respond, "With regular use of ICS, this doesn't need to be the case."
During the call, participants could choose to refill their prescription through Kaiser's automated service. They could also choose to speak to a real person.
Part of the success of the calls, Dr. Vollmer noted, was how "natural" the voice of the caller sounded. Although those called were told they were speaking with a computer, the voice was a human one that captured the intonation and rhythm of speakers from the geographic areas of the HMO members.
Dr. Vollmer and his colleagues hope to conduct a similar study on patients with cardiovascular disease, reminding them to refill three different medications. In addition to phone message, the researchers are considering integrating e-mail messages into the automated outreach program. As Dr. Vollmer noted, "We want to be able to tailor the messages to fit the patient's preferred communication style."
Keely Savoie
American Thoracic Society
Increasing ICS Compliance: The Voice May Be Recorded, But The Results Are Real
Automated phone calling may help physicians solve a perennial problem: patients who don't take medicine prescribed for chronic health conditions.


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Worried About Your Competition? Worry About This Instead.
Watching the competition closely? You're likely missing the larger picture.
Big ideas won't likely come from keeping up with the Joneses. Instead, look to other industries to get a sense for how needs are changing and benefit from the latest thinking, says Melanie Spring, founder of the Washington, D.C.-based marketing company Sisarina. This strategy can help you keep a fresh perspective and stay distinctive, giving you the edge you need to draw the clients you want.
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Trees do need carbon dioxide, but an excess of carbon dioxide thickens the layer of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, meaning less of the heat radiating from the earth can escape into space. It works like a car parked in the sun; the sun's energy streams through the glass windows, heating up all the mass of the car's interior (seats, dash, etc.), and then the heat radiating from all this mass warms the air in the car. Very little of the heat can escape because the windows and doors are closed. If you left your windows open, the car would be much cooler when you returned. The upper atmosphere acts like a permeable tinted window. It deflects a lot of the sun's energy into space, which prevents the earth from overheating. It also allows radiant heat to escape, thereby regulating the earth's temperature within a viable range.
More trees would actually help, but because of other limiting factors, such as soil nutrients, planting more trees would require returning some cleared land--maybe a lot--to forest. Much of the world has been deforested, and deforestation continues at a tremendous pace, partly because of greed and partly because of increased population pressure. It's unlikely we can control either of these any time soon.
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2013 and Earlier Audi A8 Lease Questions
What is your monthly payment, if you do not mind me asking?
Usually trade in and balance in cash. Wife's 2012 A7 and my 2009 A8L. Looking at 2013 A8L 4.0 and might take the 3.0 after driving the wife's.
Sure---$1,277.83/month--includes sales tax.0
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Hi CarMan,
Thank you for all your help here and happy new year!
I am looking to lease a 2012 A8L...never leased before. Yikes!
What are the money factor and residual for 10k miles right now???
I feel like I should be able to get a great deal right now. Audi even has a $799 lease offer on the 2013, but I'm not sure how feasible it is to get one of those?
Thanks again,
Thanks for the kind words mancaver. I'm glad that you've found the forums so helpful. thanks for taking the time to give back and share the details of your new A8 lease with everyone. Enjoy your new ride :shades: !
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What's up Doc? (I know that it was bad, but I couldn't resist, sorry). If you really want to lease, you really should go with a 2013 A8 over a 2012 model. Audi is not providing lease support on '12 models any more.
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Thanks. I have changed gears and am now interested in a Mercedes CLS550...I posted a question over in that forum that hopefully you can answer.
Thank again.0
Save some money. Wife wanted the CLS, drove the A7 Prestige and saved me $20K+.0
mibny Posts: 14Hey guys ... I have heard horror stories about these vehicles once the warranty has expired. Are they true ?0
Car man:
Would you be so kind as to provide the January money factors and residuals for Audi A8 3.0 and 4.0 for a 24 and 36 month lease with 12,000?
Certainly droeper1. Audi Financial Services' January buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24-month lease of a 2013 A8 3.0 with 12,000 miles per year are .00072 and 58% for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier.
The numbers for an otherwise identical 36-month lease are .00072 and 51%.
The numbers for the '13 A8 4.0 are .00064 / 55% and .00064 / 47%.
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Thanks so much kind sir!0
You're very welcome, droeper1. Good luck in your negotiations.
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Dear Car_man;
I just saw your response on the numbers for the A7, thank you for your help, but I think I am better off leasing a 2013 A8 NWB.
The numbers I have been given for a 36 month, 10K miles per year lease are 53% residual and 0.00072 MF, is that correct? I am getting $1,000 over invoice minus the $3,000 loyalty, so I would be paying about $2,000 under invoice price, does that sound like a good price?
Lastly, I read something in a forum about a preferred equipment credit that Audi is giving to move the 2013 A8s, have you heard anything about that?
Thank you.0
Sounds like you got a great car. I am looking to lease a 2013 A8 and I see you received a preferred equipment credit.
Could you tell me how you got that credit? Is it only for certain options? Will the dealer include that credit on cars that need to be ordered?
Thank you for your help.0
Hi sancris--yes, I am extremely pleased with my A8--I have owned it for 2 and 1/2 months, and I am still thrilled every time I drive it. I did not order the car, but my local dealer found it at a Cleveland Audi dealer--the sticker already reflected the preferred equipment credit, so I didn't have to ask for it; it probably is only available for a heavily optioned model like the one I leased. The additional $3,000 loyalty bonus was available since I was turning in an A4 at lease end, and the no security deposit, "free" Audi-care and Audi's making the first lease payment were all part of an Audi program available to all A8 buyers, I think. I don't know if that program still exists. The local dealer appeared to also be motivated by a desire to close the deal before year end 2012---but I think all dealers will (should) always have some motivation to sell. Good luck--hope this helps.0
Dear Mancaver;
Thank you for your reply, it definitely helps. I am getting the Loyalty Bonus since I have a 2006 A8 which I will turn in when I lease the new A8, and I am also getting a 6% discount off the MSRP by being an Audi Club of America member for more than 6 months, but you are right, the first payment offer is no longer available. I saw online a few cars with the preferred credit on the sticker, I wasn't sure if I had to ask the dealer.
Thanks and Good Luck0
Hey sancris. Yes the numbers that you were quoted for the A8 are indeed correct.
I'd say that $1,000 over invoice minus the loyalty cash is a decent deal for this car.
I haven't heard anything about a preferred equipment price reduction, but I usually don't keep very close tabs op option package discounts.
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Thank you. I am ready to lease the car but there is a charge on the final quote that I do not understand. Do you know what the CapTax1 amount refers to? The dealer mentioned that it represents the taxes on the loyalty, but I can't see how.
You're welcome sancris. I didn't see your deal so I can't say exactly what each charge represents. Having said that, generally speaking consumers have to pay sales tax on consumer-facing incentives, which loyalty cash would be one, but not on dealer cash incentives.
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Thank you. One last questions, do you know if Audi Financial offers 7,500 mile per year leases for the A8? If so, do you know the MF and residual?
As always, thank you in advance for your help.0
You're welcome sancris. I'm not sure if AFs offers leases with 7,500 miles per year. There's probably a good chance that it does. If so, its residual values for that sort of lease would likely be 1% higher than its 10,000 mile per year residuals. the money factor would be the same.
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bflowers Posts: 3Hi Car_man - would you still think $1000 over invoice is realistic /should be attainable for a A8 4.0? What about on a S8? I won't be able to benefit from the loyalty bonus. Thanks so much for your help!0
2 weeks ago......$10,000.00 off list. 2013 A8L. List $88K and change.0
Hi bflowers. You may not qualify for the loyalty cash, but if you currently own or are leasing a BMW, Lexus or Mercedes-Benz you would qualify for the same cash as a conquest incentive.
I definitely think that $1,000 over invoice is very attainable on this car in an area that has a decent level of competition.
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Sancris or Car Man:
Do you mean that you figure out what the invoice price is, then add $1000 AND THEN SUBTRACT 6%?
This sounds like a pretty amazing deal if this is what you mean.
Okay, I found the Invoice pricing on the Edmunds website. With my car outfitted to a price of around $100K, the invoice comes out to about $93,300. What would be a reasonable offer to make using your suggested method and experience(s)? BTW: I do qualify for the owner loyalty program and am a member of the Audi Club also.0
Hi someguyinkc. Where did the 6% come from? I was actually just saying to shoot for $1,000 over invoice minus any available cash incentives that you are eligible for, like the $3,000 if you are currently leasing or own an Audi, BMW, Lexus of Mercedes vehicle. So with this particular car, you'd be looking at $91,300.
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I somehow understood that the people who currently own an audi or BMW, or lexus, or mercedes got 6% off of the sale price of the car. Do you have anyway of confirming this?0
If you are a member of the Audi Club of North America for more than 6 months, you will get 6% off the MSRP, plus any loyalty if you own an Audi.
6% off for an A8 usually gets you to roughly $1,000 over invoice, so once you deduct the $3,000 loyalty you are $2,000 under invoice.0
luxuryspeed Posts: 1Do you consider the following a good deal? 2013 A8L 4.0 with cold weather package, comfort package LED Headlights, Pano Sunroof, 20 inch 10 spoke wheels, media package,Alcantara Headliner and Audi connect - MSRP 94k (with preferred equipment credit about $3500) - 36 months/10mi $2700 cash upfront for 1st month payment and fees for $1200/month with taxes & cap cost ($6500-$3000 incentive -net $3500). Residedual value used is 45%.0
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