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Paul Chen Swords: What You Should Know There are several reasons that Paul Chen swords are in great demand. Fist and probably most importantly is that it�s very hard to find this high level of construction in an oriental sword for such a low price. Most of the Paul Chen swords are forged using a traditional construction method called differential tempering. This means that the Ha or the edge of the blade is of a different hardness thank the Mune or back of the blade. So why is that important in a samurai sword?
This is what separates Paul Chen battle ready swords from many swords. In plain English it means that the blade is more flexible than if this method was not used to forge the blade. A good samurai sword must have some flexibility to it or it will break in battle. Differential tempering makes it almost impossible for the Paul Chen swords to break. The second reason why the Paul Chen swords are so popular with most of the swords except a few, the sword parts are authentic. For instance, many of the swords like the Shinto Katana feature premium Japanese cotton for the tsuka-ito. It�s very difficult to find a samurai sword with authentic fittings and parts at such a good price. Another reason you should consider a Paul Chen sword is because of the light weight. Most of the battle ready swords weigh less than 2 lbs.
A light weight sword gives the martial artist the ability to move faster with better precision because he has a sword of superb quality and light weight. Many other swords that are supposed to be comparable to Paul Chen swords weigh in excess of 3 lbs. You might not think that 1lb can be that much of a difference for the artist but it really is. If you are in the market for a battle ready samurai sword a Paul Chen sword should be one of your first considerations. One of the most popular is definitely the Paul Chen Golden Oriole Katana. Weather you want a sword for dojo exercises or just to hang on the wall, you can�t go wrong with a Paul Chen sword, a sword that will last you a lifetime.
Authentic Samurai Swords Buying Guide Take the Thaitsuki Nihonto swords, they�re forged using a 400 year old family method, are you can normally find them for under $1000, however people are realizing more and more that they are very high quality swords, so their prices probably won�t stay low for very long. Here are a few qualities to look for in a quality samurai sword. An authentic samurai sword should be at least a high carbon steel forge blade (like the Thaitsuki swords) or a folded steel blade. A stainless steel blade is not a blade that is forged using traditional construction methods and should only be used for decoration. Many of them look really nice, but they absolutely must not be used for any type of cutting exercise.
If the blade is not made from at high carbon forged steel or folded steel then it�s most likely just stainless steel. When purchasing your authentic samurai sword, make sure that the blade is forged high carbon steel or folded steel. Many companies will tell you that they can sell you a quality authentic samurai sword made from stainless steel. Stainless steel is fine if you�re only going to hang it on the wall but it�s not an authentic samurai sword made using quality forging methods. Take the Paul Chen Shinto Katana. It's a fine sword made from traditional claying methods that make it nearly impossible to break, it's a fine authentic samurai sword.
Japanese Sword: A Great Piece For Any Home A Japanese Sword is a wonderful decoration to add to any room of your home or office. Many people think that a samurai sword might look out of place in their home if their not Japanese or into martial arts. That idea is beginning to change. People who have no Japanese roots and are not necessarily into the martial arts are realizing that a nice Japanese Sword can add beauty to their home.
The Japanese Samurai sword can be a great conversation piece. What do you think of when you think of a samurai warrior. The first thing almost everyone says is "honor". And it's true. The samurai followed a strict code of honor and loyalty to each other and their cause. Japanese Swords are becoming so popular that you can find a very nice sword no matter what your price. You can literally find a nice decoration Japanese Sword for under $100 all the way up to several thousand dollars. Many people are even buying sharpened, battle ready swords just to hang on their wall. Not intending to ever use it but just for the fine quality and craftsmanship.
One of the most popular makers of quality samurai swords right now is Cold Steel. Cold Steel swords offer the collector a chance to get a quality sword at a great price. Most of the Cold Steel swords have all traditional parts and fittings. Many practitioners are looking for a sword that is a bit heavier than say a Paul Chen sword for the sake of cutting power. Cold Steel swords deliver a little more weight for that very purpose. Of course Cold Steel swords also make a beautiful decoration piece to hang on the wall as well as for use in the dojo. If you're in the market for something different and beautifully you can go wrong with a quality Samurai Japanese Sword then check out our store
Sword Display Stand: The Right Stand For Your Sword Most likely you�ll want to display your beautiful sword somewhere in your home or office for all to see. There are several sword display stands to choose from. Some are poorly made and some are of very fine quality.
Many sword display stands are universal, but some are made for certain types of swords, for instance there are many sword stands that are specifically made to display a Japanese katana sword or a specific type of dagger. When buying a sword display stand for your new sword just be sure that you�re buying a stand that is made from solid wood and not one that is cheaply made of some type of particle board or the like. You want a stand made of quality wood that won�t damage your sword in any way.
The two most popular brands of sword display stands are probably Paul Chen and United Cutlery. Both manufacture quality stands at reasonable prices. One other thing to consider when purchasing your sword display stand is to be sure that it fits the size of your sword. You don�t want to but a stand that is to large or to small for your sword. For example, most katana swords are 40 long give or take and inch so you would want to buy a stand that is 18 to 20 wide so that roughly your katana is protruding about 10 out from each side of the stand.
Thaitsuki Nihonto Swords: Leading The Way So why are these swords so popular? There are several reasons but number one is quality. The Thaitsuki swords are handmade by trained craftsman in using a family method over 200 years old. Second, there is no other line of swords in the world that you can find at a price that the Thaitsuki swords sell for with the same quality. Thaitsuki Nihonto swords should be in a price range around $2000 and more.
There are several things about the Thaitsuki Nihonto swords that make them so special. As mentioned above the Thaitsuki swords are hand forged using a very old family method. They have been forging these high quality swords for collectors in Japan and all over the world.
Whether you�re looking for an authentic to hang on the wall or a quality sword to stand up to the rigorous cutting exercises of the dojo you won�t find a better sword than a Thaitsuki sword. The most popular Thaitsuki sword that everyone seems to want is the Thaitsuki Hoso Kumiage The Sivarat family is dedicated to quality and is not willing to do anything to jeporodize the reputation. Thatisuki swords are made using the highest standards and finest authentic fittings. Whether you choose the Musashi Katana with a high quality leather tsuki or the Hoso Katana with a genuine Japanese silk tsuka you can be sure that the quality and durability is second to none in the price range.
Japanese Samurai Swords Buying Guide When it comes to samurai swords, there is quite a bit of terminology for the new collector to understand. But we want to make it easy for anyone to find a good quality samurai sword that will last a lifetime, no matter if you�re looking for one of the very sought after Paul Chen Katana swords for battle or just a quality sword to hang over the mantle.
The first thing to consider for your new samurai sword is the type and quality of the blade. If you�re looking for a you want to be sure and choose a full tang blade, which all of our authentic samurai swords feature as well as all of our battle ready swords. The term full tang means that the blade and the part of the sword under the Tsuka (handle) is one long piece of steel. If you get a sword that is not full tang then you�re basically buying it to hang on the wall and nothing more. The next thing to consider when choosing a sword is the type of steel that the blade is made of.
There are basically 3 types of steel, 420 J2 (Stainless steel), High Carbon, and Folded steel. If you are looking for a battle ready sword you�ll want to stay away from the 420 J2 Stainless. High carbon steel is very high quality steel; however folded steel is the strongest. Actually it�s not that the folded steel is a different type of steel, but how the blade is forged. A folded steel blade is typically made from high carbon steel.
The difference is that a folded steel blade is just like it says; the steel is folded over and over again until the smith believes that it is adequate. Some people say that a good high carbon steel blade can be just as strong as a folded steel blade. The smiths for the Thaitsuki Nihonto Swords claim to have mastered a form of forging high carbon steel blades that is just as strong if not stronger than many of the folded steel blades. When choosing a sword samurai sword there are basically 3 different styles to consider, the katana sword, the Wakizashi sword and the Tanto sword.
The Japanese Katana Sword is the most popular among collectors and martial arts students alike. The katana sword was the first and is still the most popular of all samurai swords. The blade is typically 29 long with an overall length around 40 The Wakizashi sword is the shorter companion blade of the katana sword. We first see the Wakizashi sword during the Muromachi period (1568-1603).
The Wakizashi was about 18 long and only allowed to be carried by a samurai. Carrying both the katana and the Wakizashi was popular for the next few hundred years. The smallest samurai sword would be the tanto sword or dagger. Originally tanto swords were 12 in length or less but it�s not out of the ordinary to come across a Tanto that is 15 long. Samurai sword collecting is a very popular past time for many Americans.
Something that is becoming even more popular is martial arts that make use of samurai sword for fighting and cutting exercises. The most popular and affordable authentic samurai swords are the Paul Chen Swords. You can find a decent Paul Chen Practical Katana Sword for under $200. However for less than a hundred more you can get yourself a Paul Chen Practical Plus Katana. If you�re looking for something a little more pricy the Paul Chen Bushido Katana or the Orchid Katana will last a lifetime and can take quite a beating.
The Orchid and Bushido also come in a Wakizashi and Tanto. In conclusion, the most important thing when buying your sword is that you know what kind of blade you're getting. If you want a functional sword be sure that you're not getting one that's only made to hang on the wall. If it's not clearly stated on the page for the sword, don't hesitate to contact the store to ask any questions you might have. Japanese Tanto Swords: Decorative or Battle Ready Here are a few qualities to look for in a quality tanto sword. We suggest battle ready swords over wall hangers. Why, because the quality will always be better on a battle ready tanto sword than one that�s just for show. If a sword is to be used to cutting exercises it absolutely has have a blade that is full tang and have a blade that is made from high carbon steel or Sweedish folded steel.
If the blade is not made from at high carbon forged steel or folded steel then it�s most likely just stainless steel. Stainless steel is just fine for most knives but just won�t cut it (no pun intended) when it comes to a tanto sword that�s going to be used in the dojo. Two very popular brands of tanto swords are Paul Chen and Cold Steel. Cold Steel, although an American company has most of their swords forged in China by trained smiths. Paul Chen blades are very popular in American and all over the world right now. Most of the Paul Chen swords are forged using a technique called differential tempering. It means that the back of the blade is more flexible than the edge of the blade. Katana Swords: Beautify Your Home or Office Many people buy will buy a katana sword for decoration but eventually become fascinated with sword play that they end up signing up for a martial arts class and make use of their sword. Among the 3 sizes of traditional samurai swords the katana has always been the most popular among collectors and martial artists alike. In addition to the katana sword there is also the Wakizashi, or short sword and then the tanto sword, about the size of a large knife. When choosing a katana sword there are a few things to consider when deciding which sword is right for you?
First will this sword be used in for cutting exercises or for display only? Don�t think that if you�re wanting to buy a battle ready sword that it cannot be used for display. As a matter of fact most people who buy a battle ready katana sword never do anything but hang it on their wall. Why would anyone buy a battle ready sword but never really use it? Simple, because collectors want a katana sword that�s high quality and often they like to know that if they ever wanted to use it for cutting exercises they could. So if you find a battle ready katana sword then you�ve also found yourself a sword that will be a nice display.
On the other hand there are many decorative only katana swords that will look very nice in any home or office. The difference is the amount of money that you�ll spend and the quality of construction. If you want a battle ready sword you need to choose one that has a blade that is made from high carbon steel or folded steel. Any sword that has a blade made from stainless steel should only be for display. Stainless steel blades are not made to stand up to the rigors of cutting exercises or combat with other swords.
Some of the best quality battle ready katana swords you can find are forged by Thaitsuki, Paul Chen and Cold steel. Among the growing popular of samurai swords are the Kill Bill Swords. You can now buy a Kill Bill Sword just like the ones in the movie. Although they are not made for cutting exercises they are sharpened and look exactly like the actual movie. The most popular are the Kill Bill Bride's Sword and the Kill Bill Guy's Sword. Ninja Swords: What You Need To Know Before You Purchase You�d almost have to be living on another planet to not realize that swords of any kind are becoming very popular among collectors and even investors. Ninja swords and other styles of Chinese weapons are particularly in demand right now. There are a few key aspects that you should know about before you dish out your money, especially if you plan to buy over the internet.
Unfortunately there are many websites claiming to that certain swords are battle ready or can be used for cutting exercises in the dojo and in many situations that is just not true. Sometimes you might see a website that features a ninja sword and the name of the weapon will be very similar to one of higher quality and will even look exactly like a better well known sword. So the unsuspecting buyer thinks he�s getting this unbelievable that no one else has found on a certain sword. Unfortunately he/she learns the hard way that it�s not what he thought.
If you buy a ninja sword that�s not worthy to be used for anything but hanging on the wall and you take it to the dojo serious injury could result. The main trait of a quality ninja sword that you need to look for is to be sure that the blade is forged high carbon steel and preferably differentially tempered. Differentially tempered means that the back of the blade is not as hard as the edge of the blade.
At first some people think that this is not a positive aspect for a high quality ninja sword. Differentially tempering is necessary so that it gives some flexibility to the sword. Differentially tempering makes the ninja sword virtually unbreakable. Hopefully this article has helped you to know the traits to look for when purchasing your next ninja sword. Japanese Wakizashi Swords: Decorative or Battle Ready Here are a few qualities to look for in a quality wakizashi sword. We suggest battle ready swords over wall hangers. Why, because the quality will always be better on a battle ready wakizashi sword than one that�s just for show.
If a sword is to be used to cutting exercises it absolutely has have a blade that is full tang and have a blade that is made from high carbon steel or Sweedish folded steel. If the blade is not made from at high carbon forged steel or folded steel then it�s most likely just stainless steel. Stainless steel is just fine for most knives but just won�t cut it (no pun intended) when it comes to a wakizashi sword that�s going to be used in the dojo. The two most sought after brands of tanto swords are Paul Chen and Cold Steel. Cold Steel swords,
Cold Steel swords although an American company has most of their swords forged in China by well trained swordsmiths. Paul Chen blades are very popular in America and all over the world right now. Most of the Paul Chen swords are forged using a technique called differential tempering. It means that the back of the blade is more flexible than the edge of the blade. You can�t go wrong with a Paul Chen or a Cold Steel Japanese wakizashi sword. A Japanese sword, or nihontō, is one of the traditional samurai bladed weapons of Japan. These are categorised in several types according to size and method of manufacture. The most commonly known type is the katana sword, which, like the similarly formed tachi sword, is a single-edged sword and, usually, curved long sword which was traditionally used by samurai from the 1400s onwards;[1][2][3] Wakizashi swords are middle length swords; Tsurugi are double-edged long swords; Ōtachi or Nodachi are older but longer single-edged versions. Although they are pole-mounted weapons the Naginata and Yari, due to the methods by which they are forged, these swords are still considered part of the Nihonto family.[4] Japanese swords are still commonly seen; antique and modernly-forged swords can easily be found and purchased here at www.samurai-swords-for-sale.com.
The nihonto samurai sword as we know it today with its deep, graceful curve has its origin in shinogi-zukuri (single-edged blade with ridgeline) tachi swords which were developed sometime around the middle of the Heian period to service the need of the growing military class. Its shape reflects the changing form of warfare in Japan. Cavalry swords were now the predominant fighting unit and the older straight chokutō were particularly unsuitable for fighting from horseback. The curved sword is a far more efficient weapon when wielded by a warrior on horseback where the curve of the blade adds considerably to the downward force of a cutting action of the sword.
The tachi is a sword which is generally larger than a katana, and is worn suspended with the cutting edge down. This was the standard form of carrying the sword for centuries, and would eventually be displaced by the katana style where the blade was worn thrust through the belt, edge up. The tachi was worn slung across the left hip. The signature on the tang (nakago) of the blade was inscribed in such a way that it would always be on the outside of the sword when worn. This characteristic of this sword is important in recognising the development, function and different styles of wearing swords from this time onwards to today's japanese swords.
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What was your very first job?
I played a fairy in Sleeping Beauty at the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, for £110 a week. To celebrate, I took my mum and dad out for dinner at a time when there weren't many Indian restaurants in Tolworth, Surrey. We'd never tried curry before so when my dad asked for a "very hot curry" he got a very hot curry! He still talks about it and says he felt obliged to eat it as I was treating them.
How did your childhood influence your work ethic?
My parents, Babs and Pat, were hard workers. When I was a child dad worked in a wedding ring factory. When I was 10 he bought a corner shop, where I helped out at weekends. As I approached 16, I told my careers teacher that I had an audition for the Royal Ballet School and he called my parents in. They told him that they were absolutely behind me and that I showed great talent. He angrily accused them of feeding my dreams, which he predicted would crash to the floor. My final audition clashed with my sociology O-level – taught by this same teacher – so I went for the audition and got in.
Has there ever been a time when you struggled as a dancer and worried how you were going to pay the bills?
Yes, but I always worked. While at the Royal Ballet School I worked in KFC and Wimpy. After I finished my training I joined the Iranian National Ballet because they paid three times more than the Royal Ballet. I became a soloist and my plan was to spend three years there, save every penny and buy property for security, because showbusiness is a bit dodgy.
But when the Ayatollah came to power he shut down all forms of entertainment. Because I'd saved I was one of the few dancers who could afford to escape on a flight out and I left without even my suitcase. Back in England, I auditioned for the Bernard Delfont Organisation, which put on all the big West End musicals. They chose 50 dancers for Des O'Connor, Russ Abbot and Paul Daniels' summer seasons. I had absolutely no idea who Paul Daniels was.
What's been your best business decision?
My best life decision was definitely auditioning for the Paul Daniels show. My family always said that I'm determined and I was very successful as a dancer. Although some people would see it that I take a second seat to Paul, he has an amazing talent. My talent is very different and I complement him. I've been very happy working with Paul and my part in his shows has grown over the years. It was life changing and I've loved every step of the way, but I think life would have taken me somewhere even if I'd gone down another avenue.
Caroline Aherne became a household name when her faux naive Mrs Merton asked you: 'So what first attracted you to the millionaire Paul Daniels?' Did you resent the question?
I didn't mind at all. It was the first series and I'd been told that everything is tongue-in-cheek. I'd been in Manchester filming all day and was laughing with Kriss Akabusi, a fellow guest, as we're both gigglers. I was in a really good mood and when she asked it I burst out laughing. One reason I laughed so much was that Caroline Aherne had just married a millionaire [Peter Hook from New Order] but when I married Paul he wasn't one. So it was hysterical for lots of reasons.
Taxi drivers still shout it now when I'm walking around London – but I have a giggle. It's lovely. I'd been on the Magic Show for a long time, but after Mrs Merton people started to really recognise me. It gave us great publicity.
Are you a spender or a saver?
I'm definitely a saver whereas Paul is a spender. I give Paul pocket money and if he says "I'm going to buy this", I say "let's wait until next month". When we were first married our personal manager dealt with all our finances, but after he died in 2001 I took over everything. Paul isn't materialistic.
He just wants to know that we've got enough and that we're not going to be poor. Paul's a driven worker but as long as he's got a few magic tricks and people to show them to, he'd be quite happy living in a tent.
What's been your best buy?
I'm a real bargain hunter. I went to the Chloe store in Mayfair and picked up a beautiful, off the shoulder, slinky purple dress and spotted that they'd written the ticket incorrectly. At the till the assistant said "oh, we've made a mistake", but let me have it for £15. I wore it for years.
You're the world's most famous magician's assistant. Do you have any secret aspirations to do the magic yourself?
I do some magic myself, mainly because over the years when I do personal appearances they normally ask: "Do you do a trick?" I've developed about six card tricks in my little repertoire and towards the end of the BBC Magic series I'd do a section where I'd do a mind-reading trick and I've continued it through the years.
Despite your own success, does it ever bother you that you're best known as Paul Daniels' assistant?
Not at all. I've had the most wonderful life and I think it's like asking an actor about their best-known role that they're most famous for, so no, I've always been grateful.
How do you tip?
It depends how good the service is. Many years ago, before Paul was famous, he was taken for lunch at a very swanky restaurant where they had terrible service, yet when the bill arrived the guy tipped the waiter £50. Paul said: "Have you gone mad?" And his host said: "For the rest of that waiter's life, he will wonder how much I'd have tipped him if he'd been nice to us." I've never done it myself but I'd love to have the nerve.
How do you prefer to pay – cash, card or cheque?
Everything. These days I don't carry much cash but I've probably always got a fiver in my purse. I love saving up, achieving my goal and buying something and I still get that pleasure today.
Does the thought of retirement ever enter your heads?
No, retirement doesn't suit either of us. We love showbusiness and adore being a part of it. We always say we'll slow down but then we get offered all the things we want to do. We're touring from September and I'll try to rush back most Sundays for my radio show. Then as soon as the tour ends I start panto in Reading – I can't wait.
What's your favourite charity?
It's very difficult to say. I really admire the Royal Theatrical Fund's work. It helps people in my business who've fallen on hard times, not necessarily famous stars. I love the fact that there's a blanket there for people – who knows, I might need it one day.
Does money make you happy?
It's not the sole cause of happiness but I do like having it. It means not having to worry about paying the bills.
- Debbie McGee will star with Paul Daniels in their 'First Farewell Tour: From Legend to Leg End' nationwide from Saturday. See pauldaniels.co.uk


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Instead of doing boring stuff like being in school and learning their ABCs, those precocious British princesses Sophia Grace and Rosie, the latter of which has grown out of her shell and piped up, served as the red carpet correspondents for 'Ellen' at the 2013 Grammys.
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Sunday, 24 February 2013 07:53 PM
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke has something to tout before Congress in hearings this week: job growth in the auto and housing industries.
Consumers rely on loans to buy cars and homes, so these segments of the economy are among the most responsive to Bernanke's strategy of holding interest rates low and pressing on with bond purchases of $85 billion a month.
"The rate-sensitive sectors, most notably housing and autos, are kicking into a higher gear," said Mark Zandi, chief economist for Moody's Analytics Inc. in West Chester, Pennsylvania. "This reflects the Fed's aggressive monetary policy and resulting rock-bottom interest rates," along with "working off the excesses of the boom and bubble."
Bernanke and his colleagues on the Federal Open Market Committee have pledged to continue buying bonds until the labor market improves "substantially." Climbing employment in construction and vehicle manufacturing bolsters the case that asset purchases can help spur the improvement.
Zandi predicts total job growth this year of "close to 2 million," about the same as last year. "But I expect closer to 3 million more jobs in 2014 and the same in 2015." Much of the increase will come from "more housing construction, consumer spending driven in part by rising house prices and more auto production."
Refinancing Boom
Southeast Mortgage of Georgia Inc., headquartered in Lawrenceville, Georgia, plans to add as many as 50 full-time employees this year to its existing work force of 125 people to handle a growing volume of business, said Cal Haupt, president and chief executive officer. Haupt, 49, sees loans originated or refinanced by his company climbing 30 percent this year from $425 million last year.
"I don't fight the Fed," Haupt said. "I will sit in their wake and enjoy the rise."
The average fixed rate on a 30-year mortgage loan was 3.56 percent as of Feb. 21, after falling as low as 3.31 percent Nov. 22, according to data from McLean, Virginia-based Freddie Mac.
Bernanke has kept the target for the federal funds rate near zero since December 2008. The FOMC said two months ago, and repeated in January, that an "exceptionally low range" will be appropriate as long as inflation isn't forecast to rise above 2.5 percent and unemployment remains above 6.5 percent.
Unemployment was 7.9 percent in January, and the Fed's preferred price measure, issued by the Commerce Department and tied to consumer spending, rose 1.3 percent for the 12 months through December.
Auto Stocks
Shares of Ford Motor Co. and auto retailer Penske Automotive Group Inc. will benefit from the Fed's stimulus, along with housing-related stocks Lowe's Cos Inc., Masco Corp. and NVR Inc. said Charles Lieberman, chief investment officer at Advisors Capital Management LLC in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey.
Ford has risen 21 percent since the Fed announced its newest round of bond purchases on Sept. 13. Lowe's is up 30 percent and Masco has increased 23 percent.
"We are totally convinced that housing is still in the early stage of a recovery that will carry starts to the 1.7- to-1.9 million-unit range at some point a couple of years out, with very strong effects on earnings for these companies," said Lieberman, former head of monetary analysis at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. "More recovery is coming" in autos too, he added.
Other Beneficiaries
Other beneficiaries of low mortgage rates are "chemical companies that manufacture stuff for the housing market" including Axiall Corp. and Huntsman Corp., Lieberman said.
Bernanke's two-day testimony, known as Humphrey-Hawkins for the legislation that established the semi-annual appearances, begins tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the Senate and continues Feb. 27 in the House.
While lawmakers criticized Bernanke during past outings -- questioning the effectiveness of his strategy and saying it risked stoking inflation -- the 59-year-old Fed chairman's FOMC colleagues see his policies gaining traction.
"Most participants" at the central bank's Jan. 29-30 meeting said the asset purchases have helped "stimulate economic activity, and many pointed, in particular, to the support that low longer-term interest rates had provided to housing or consumer-durable purchases," according to the minutes.
Automakers sold vehicles at annual pace of 15.23 million in January, up 9.6 percent from a year earlier, according to data from Ward's Automotive Group.
Dealer Sales
Sales per dealership probably will climb to a record 839 this year from last year's record 812, as car makers contain the number of their outlets and boost deliveries for a fourth straight year, according to an estimate last week by Urban Science, a Detroit-based consulting company.
Housing also is showing solid gains, with prices rising 5.52 percent in the 12 months ended November after hitting a nine-year low in January 2012, according to the Case Shiller 20- city index.
Work began in January on an annualized 613,000 single- family houses, and permits for future single and multifamily projects climbed to a 925,000 annual rate, based on Commerce Department data. Both were the highest since 2008.
Auto-employment gains already are evident in data from the Department of Labor, which show the number of people in motor- vehicle and parts manufacturing rising to 789,000 in January from 749,000 a year earlier. Employment at auto dealers increased to 1.11 million from 1.08 million.
Housing Jobs
More new jobs in housing probably will follow, said Millan Mulraine, director of U.S. research and strategy at TD Securities in New York. He estimates payrolls in construction will climb by about 20,000 a month in 2013, more than double the pace of last year.
"We see it being one of the biggest drivers," said Mulraine, who predicts total payroll growth will average 150,000 in the first half of the year and 200,000 in the second half. "You'll also see appliance purchases taking place as people start decorating their new homes." Employers added an average 181,000 employees a month in 2012.
Home Depot Inc. said Feb. 6 it plans to hire more than 80,000 temporary workers ahead of its busiest season, about 14 percent more than a year ago, as the housing rebound spurs spending on remodeling and landscaping.
Seasonal Staff
The largest U.S. home-improvement retailer is adding mostly seasonal staff, though some will be offered full-time work, said Tim Crow, executive vice president of human resources at the Atlanta-based company. Last year the company gave more than half of 70,000 temporary employees permanent jobs, he said.
"We anticipate good growth in our sales this spring," the season when "our business pops," Crow, 57, said Feb. 5 in a telephone interview.
Lowe's, the second-largest U.S. home-improvement retailer, said Jan. 22 it plans to take on 45,000 seasonal workers, 13 percent more than a year earlier, and add 9,000 permanent employees.
Raymond Houston, 53, landed a job recently as a supervisor at a Home Depot store in Live Oak, Texas, outside San Antonio, after spending 34 years in the U.S. Army. His luck contrasts with the frustration he experienced in several months of submitting applications for mostly government jobs.
"The civilian sector is not doing a lot of hiring right now," and defense-funded jobs could get even tougher to find because of the automatic federal-budget cuts, he said. "It is going to take a toll throughout the military."
Defense Plunge
The fourth quarter of 2012 saw a 22.2 percent plunge in defense spending, the biggest since 1972 during the Vietnam War era, leading the economy to contract at a 0.1 percent annual rate, according to the Department of Commerce. Government outlays dropped 6.6 percent from October through December, subtracting 1.3 percentage points from growth.
Such spending will "continue to fall," said Paul Edelstein, director of financial economics for IHS Global Insight in Lexington, Massachusetts. "The Fed has an extra job to do because it has to offset some of this austerity."
The central bank might not be able to offset further reductions, as well as the impact of taxes that rose in January. The automatic U.S. budget cuts known as sequestration would reduce 2013 gross domestic product growth by 0.6 percentage point and pare about 700,000 jobs by the end of 2014, Macroeconomic Advisers estimated in a report last week.
'Significantly Weaker'
"This makes a weak economy significantly weaker," Martin Feldstein, an economics professor at Harvard University, told Tom Keene and Sara Eisen Feb. 22 on Bloomberg Television's "Surveillance." The former economic adviser to President Ronald Reagan said there's no chance of delaying the spending reductions.
Higher payroll taxes also are hurting companies including Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, which last week projected that comparable-store sales in the 13 weeks ending April 26 will be little changed.
The tax increase that took effect this year may cause seven out of 10 Americans to curtail spending, especially on big- ticket items such as cars, according to a survey the National Retail Federation released last week.
"That clearly hurts consumption," Feldstein said of the tax changes. "That is a significant hit to aggregate spending in the economy."
For now, the Fed's stimulus has raised household wealth. As the impact spreads, it "should be a positive for the stock market and a negative for the bond market," Edelstein said. "I think that's what we've already been seeing."
Rising S&P
The Standard & Poor's 500 Index has risen 6.1 percent since the Fed announced an expansion of its bond-buying program on Dec. 12 and is up about 12 percent in the past 12 months. The yield on 10-year Treasuries was 1.96 percent at 5 p.m. on Feb. 22 in New York compared with 1.7 percent on the day of the Fed's December meeting, according to Bloomberg Bond Trader data.
The third round of quantitative easing "is having a constructive effect on the economy by bringing down borrowing rates and supporting interest-sensitive sectors," said Nathan Sheets, global head of international economics at Citigroup Inc. in New York who was formerly director of the Fed's international finance division.
"The strengthening in housing kicks off positive wealth effects that support the efforts of households -- and banks as well -- to repair their balance sheets," Sheets said. "In essence, many of the channels that dragged the economy down over the past six or seven years are being thrown into reverse."
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The DeWitt church has participated in the Samaritan's Purse project for more than 12 years.
Operation Christmas Child (OCC) has ended on a high note for Arkansas County residents, who have donated a record number of gift-filled shoeboxes as Christmas gifts for needy children overseas.
"Our area really came through this year," Joyce Hargrove of DeWitt's First Baptist Church said in an email update. "Our goal was 2,000, but we exceeded that goal by collecting 2,338 gift-filled shoe boxes! We had about 28 area churches to participate, two school groups as well as several individuals and families."
The DeWitt church has participated in the Samaritan's Purse project for more than 12 years. It is now a relay center, which Hargrove said basically allowed people to drop off the decorated shoeboxes at the church from Nov. 12-19.
"This project is a major undertaking and could not be successful without individuals, groups and churches getting involved," Hargrove said. "It was so heartwarming to see others give and participate to make sure these precious children have a little joy in their lives."
This year's number is a 729-box increase from last year. Hargrove said other individuals and groups also stopped by the church to donate money, which will be used to help with shipping costs.
Hargrove said the church delivered 119 shoebox-filled cartons to Immanual Baptist Church in Little Rock on Nov. 19. The cartons will eventually move on to the Denver, Colo., processing center where the shoeboxes will be searched with items like money, breakables and meltables taken out.
"After our boxes are processed, they will then be distributed to the Philippines and/or in Mexico," Hargrove said.
The church's involvement, however, didn't end with collecting the shoeboxes. Hargrove said a small group from the DeWitt area would travel to Boone, N.C., on Wednesday, Dec. 5, to help process shoeboxes at another processing center. The destination for those shoeboxes was not yet known.
Hargrove added that once the shoeboxes arrive at the designated locations, the area children would be called together and then surprised with the gifts.


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Rome in Ruins Complete DNA Sequence 2.
Vittoria Agli Assassini Complete DNA Sequence 8.
Abstergo Employee of the Month Get every bonus at least once.
Ahead of the Curve Perform a Double or a Triple Escape.
Bang! Destroy the Machine Gun.
Battle Wounds Complete DNA Sequence 1.
Boom! Destroy the Bomber.
Brotherhood Recruit 3 Assassins.
Capture the Flag Remove all Borgia Flags in Rome.
Dust to Dust Find one Artifact in the present.
Deja vu Replay a memory.
Fast Learner Kill your target and escape your assassin in less than 10 seconds.
Fly Like an Eagle Jump with the parachute from the top of the Castel San Angelo.
Golden Boy Complete LGS 2 [Trajan Bath].
Home Improvement Upgrade 5 buildings in the Antique district.
In Memoriam Collect all feathers.
Kaboom! Destroy the Tank.
Mailer Daemon Access your email in the Present.
Needle in a Haystack Kill your target while being hidden in a haystack.
Overachiever Get a 750 point kill or more.
Perfect Recall Get a sequence to 100% Memory Synchronization.
Perfectionist Get 3 Gold Medals in VR Missions.
Requiescat In Pace Complete Spain Sequence 4.
Role Model Get all the Co-op bonuses in one session.
Sanctuary! Sanctuary! Complete Present Sequence 1.
Serial Killer Perform a 10 combo-kill streak.
Show Off Complete 10 Faction Creed Challenges.
Splash! Destroy the Naval Cannon.
Spring Cleaning Kill a guard with a Broom.
Strong Closer Take the lead 10 seconds before the end of the session and win the game.
Synchronization Established Complete an entire multiplayer session with at least one kill.
Technical Difficulties Complete Spain Sequence 1.
The Gloves Come Off Win the highest bet at the Fight Club.
Tower Offense Kill all the Borgia Leaders.
Undertaker 2.0 Complete LGS 1 [Catacombs].
Welcome to the Brotherhood Have a Trainee reach the Rank of Assassin.
Your Wish is Granted Throw money in a well.
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Assassin's Creed Brotherhood PS3 unlockables.
Unlockable: Costumes and Raiden from Metal Gear:-Perform the following actions to unlock
additional costumes for Ezio. You can wear costumes by equipping them in the Inventory menu.
Raiden (from the Metal Gear Series) Get a Bronze or better in all Virtual Training Challenges
Florentine Noble Attire Purchase for 2 Uplay tokens
Altair (from Assassin's Creed) Purchase for 2 Uplay tokens
Altair's Armor Purchase for 2 Uplay tokens
Desmond Costume Beat Sequence 8 with 100% Synch
Unlockable: Brutus Dagger and Armor:- After getting the six Keys of Romulus in the
Followers Lairs, search the vault below Prospero da Sierna's Borgia Tower.
Unlockable: Cheats:- Perform the following actions to unlock cheats which you can toggle
on in the Options menu. Note: You can only use cheats while replaying memories.
Beat Sequence 1 with 100% Synch - Ride the Unicorn / Turn all horses into Unicorns, weapons are electric
Beat Sequence 2 with 100% Synch - Buns of Steal / Invincibility
Beat Sequence 3 with 100% Synch - Killing Spree / Assassinations cannot be blocked
Beat Sequence 4 with 100% Synch - Sisterhood / Assassin's Guild recruits are all female
Beat Sequence 5 with 100% Synch - Ultimate Guild / Assassin's Guild recruits are Assassino rank
Beat Sequence 6 with 100% Synch - Calling all Assassins / No cooldown timer when calling Assassins
Beat Sequence 8 with 100% Synch - Desmond Everywhere / Desmond skin
Unlockable: Capes:- Perform the following actions to unlock additional capes for Ezio.
You can wear capes by equipping them in the Inventory menu.
Auditore Cape Repair everything to get 100% on Rebuilding Rome
Borgia Cape Collect the 100 Borgia Flags
Medici Cape Play Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy (a Facebook game) and get to
Level 30 / you must link your gamer profile to your Facebook page
Venetian Cape Play Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy (a Facebook game) and get to
Level 30 / you must link your gamer profile to your Facebook page
Unlockable: Parachute:- Finish all of the War Machine missions to unlock the
Parachute -- Leonardo will give it to you.
Unlockable: Rebuilding Rome Rewards:- For the Rebuilding Rome minigame you pay cash
to repair buildings. Here are the rewards for your philanthropy.
Restore 4 Tailor Shops Knife Belt Upgrade
Restore 4 Tailor Shops Medicine Pouch Upgrade
Restore 5 Blacksmiths Cavalieri Mace / Butcher Knife
Restore 8 Tailor Shops Knife Belt Upgrade
Restore 8 Tailor Shops Poison Vial Upgrade
Restore 10 Blacksmiths Spadone Longsword
Restore all 9 Stables Respawning Battle Horse
Unlockable: Secret Area "The Truth":- Find the 10 Glyphs/Rifts and solve all
of the cluster puzzles to unlock "The Truth" area in the Animus.
Unlockable: Guild Rewards:- Perform the following actions to unlock these rewards in Ezio's hideout.
Courtesan's Guild Crest Rewarded for having all Level 2 Guilds
Thieves Guild Crest Rewarded for having all Level 2 Guilds
Mercenaries Guild Crest Rewarded for having all Level 2 Guilds
Maria's Dagger Rewarded for having all Level 3 Guilds
La Volpe's Bite Rewarded for having all Level 3 Guilds
Bartolomeo's Axe Rewarded for having all Level 3 Guilds
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Would you discourage someone with no experience in this business from trying to open a nail salon? I am looking to completely change careers, and I have always thought that a nail salon/massage spa would do
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I own a salon/spa. We are trying to find a nice pedi chair that we don't have to have any plumbing for, and that is sanitary. Any ideas? It would really help. Thanks!Acacia Salon and SpaOf
I'm looking to open a nail bar in my home country, Nigeria, and I'm doing a lot of research at the moment. While it's fun (the creative side), I'm having a few challenges already. I really
I too have a yearning to open up a business salon (in Croatia). I was wondering if there are any tips and tricks you can share given your vast experience? I would like to use OPI
My husband and I are trying to look for a good location to open a nail salon. But we don't know how to start if we get a location. Do we have to contact with state
I may just have a silly notion of opening a salon in San Francisco. I have no training but have been a client for 20 years, as well as being a customer service human resources professional
How can I do a soft opening for a skin spa? What do I need to do? What gift should I give out? Thanks,ConnieHello Connie,For my soft opening I invited my friends, family, and the surrounding
We just opened up a brand new state-of-the-art laundromat. We have some space right in the front, where we are adding a small nail salon and may be a tanning booth to attract more customers for
How do you feel about opening a nail spa in the winter?JayHi Jay,Excited, and for two reasons. If I remember correctly, Robbie mentioned in his Blueprint post that it helps to have a soft opening to
I am planning on opening up my own nail salon in Boulder, Colo. I am still working on the business plan because I will need a loan. I would like to open something that resembles a
I do not have my nail technician license yet, but I do have a degree in business. Can I open a nail salon and have someone else manage it?TakishaHi Takisha,Yes, you can open a salon in
I am in the process of gathering all the information I need in order to write up a business plan for a nail salon that I'd like to open up. I'm trying to find out on
What products do you use for the girls during Princess Parties? Is it only a basic mani/pedi along with desired nail polish? Or do you actually use acrylics or gels?RoxanaHi Roxana,We use our regular manicuring products
I just wanted to know how you set up appointments with other businesses to market yours. I have put in paper specials, coupons, and fliers for my salon. Thank you.DottyHi Dotty,When I come across a business
Should a guideline be written in a salon manual that an employee is not allowed to take client hair formulas if they are fired, laid off, and/or the employee leaves for personal reasons? Should the client
We recently bought an existing nail salon in NYC. I was a former client and always fantasized about what I would do with a salon if I ever owned my own. Well, here I am, and
Hi Alica,Thanks for your response, it was very helpful. A few more questions: What is a good square footage for a nail salon with eight manicure stations and six pedicure stations? Is $3,100/monthly + taxes too
Hi Alica,Your story is very inspiring. My wife and I are looking to start a nail salon. I presume the very first step is to find and secure a location. Did you have to start paying
Thanks for the info. I am looking to open my salon in a few months and wanted to know: On average, how many clients do you get a day?JC We get around 25 clients a day. We
I'm in the process of opening up a salon: Is it lucrative to offer massages or just keep the salon nail-focused, which is what we originally planned? Also, do you pay salary or commission?Jo Hi Jo,We stopped
What are the consequences at the salon if a staff member fails to attend work?Roxy Hi Roxy,If the employee doesn't have a valid reason and/or doesn't make any attempt to tell us, the first time is a
I love your blog! I am in the process of opening up a nail salon and was going to open a couple of rooms, but am hesitant as well because if the primary focus is on
My salon been open for two weeks now. What can I do to bring in more clients, besides newspaper ads, fliers, banners, and things like that?Le Hi Le, Congratulations on opening your salon! I would go to vistaprint.com and
I am taking a nail course and need to answer a question for an assessment, but I can't find an answer to this question anywhere: What is leukonychia? Please help. Thanks.Dominique Hi Dominique,White spots on the nail
I was told at work that just styling a client's hair without shampooing it is against all salon policies. Is this a true statement? I would love to know. Thanks.Charissa Hi Charissa, Every state has different laws and
How many gallons of water does an average pedicure spa chair station hold?Liz Hi Liz, I'll let Christine McGovern, marketing assistant at European Touch, answer this question. Christine says, "Our spas contain 4.5 to 5 gallons of water." —Robbie, ROB|B:
What is the name of the pedicure chair pictured on this blog?Benton Can a chair be hooked up with no ground wire?Alfonso Hi Benton and Alfonso, My pedicure chairs are European Touch Murano Spas. The chair does require a grounded
Hi Candice, I'm thinking of going to a part-time course to study cosmetology, but I am not well informed. What would you suggest? Jennifer Hi Jennifer,I was in a similar place as you just a year and a half
Hi Candice,I plan on opening a nail salon that focuses primarily on natural nail services, but I'm not sure how well an all-natural shop would fly in my area. So I'm thinking about offering at least
Hi Candice, Very inspiring story. I have a question: did you have clients when you opened? I'm opening Sept. 1 and am wondering how I can build my clientele without spending money on expensive advertising.Thanks,Solo Hi Solo! I'm
I want to open an OPI Concept Salon using only products made by OPI. I am located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and I'm sure I would do very well. Would I be allowed to use
I'm new to this field. Exactly what is a pipeless pedicure chair? How is it different from a standard pedicure chair? Is it a state requirement for any state?Cindy Hi Cindy, The main difference is with the jets.
Can the pipeless pedicure chairs be connected for drain-out access, where you just have to turn the switch to empty the bowl after the pedicure is done?Allison Hi Allison,Yes, our European Touch pipeless pedicure chairs are set
Thanks for this honest post. This goes to show that no one is immune from external circumstances, no matter how big the company. I'm just curious if there would be anything you would do differently if
I am very excited for all of you at ROBB|B! I want to open my own nail salon and am wondering: what are the general start up costs?Y.J. Hi Y.J.,Thanks so much for following along on the
Shouldn't the pedicure stations be close to where the manicures are being done (so the person doesn't have to walk all the way across the room)?Neha Hi Neha, The blueprint you were looking at may have been a
Regarding going to banks for financing, how do you go about your presentation if you are not experienced in that type of thing?Trudy Hi Trudy, The first step is putting together a basic business plan. It needs to
Why did you choose Salon STX compared to other salon software programs? I know there are many out there, and you probably did the research on all of them.Nneka Hi Nneka, We choose Salon STX because it's built
I'm looking for an architect to design my nail salon in a mall. How do I find one?Tristan Hi Tristan, In my experience with mall locations (we looked into these types of properties before deciding on our standalone
I'm writing my employee handbook and was wondering if I can state that when an employee has terminated his employment, he is not allowed to work 10 miles from the salon for one year. Thanks for
I read that you're hiring all your nail techs on as employees. Aren't you afraid that, since they're not working for a commission, they won't work as hard because they're paid an hourly rate?Anna Hi Anna, It's true
What products are you using to sound-proof the rooms upstairs?Teresa Hi Teresa, There will be "insulation batts," which are sort of like sound-absorbing blankets, enclosed inside the walls of the VIP rooms. There is also R-30 roof insulation
I live in San Diego, where I work as a nail tech. I've networked with a group of gals in my area to start a Wellness Spa (offering manicures, pedicures, massages, gel enhancements, and possibly acupuncture.)
I'm in the process of opening a salon/spa. How will Salon STX aid me in the daily maintenance of my salon?Bontle Hi Bontle, For me, the software's reporting capability is the biggest way that it'll help me day-to-day.
I'm in the process of opening a nail salon in Johannesburg, South Africa. (We should be opening our doors in September.) I have two questions about the computer program you mentioned, is it an American program?
What kind of venting system are you using? Are they right over each station or throughout the nail salon? Do you have any preference for these systems?Rebecca Hi Rebecca, The ventilation systems aren't at each nail station; we're
Who are you using for your equipment supplier?Antonio Hi Antonio, We're using Salon Equipment International. The company is a distributor of salon equipment and furniture, in addition to manufacturing its own furniture. I've been meeting with John Pohlen at
What are you planning on retailing at your salon? Other than nail polish bottles (which are hard to handle and place on shelves for fear of falling and breaking), what else is there to sell in
What's your opinion on service menus, when there's a choice between a wide list of offered services versus a minimum list of offered services? Do you think it benefits the general public to offer many different
You mentioned "training" in your response to T's Start-Up Inventory question. What exactly consists of your training new employees? Won't they know how to do nails already? Please clarify.Anna Hi Anna, Although we plan to hire experienced nail
Is your salon going to offer freehand painted nail art?Ellen Marie Hi Ellen Marie, Even though I have my nail tech license, I personally was never very good at handpainted nail art. (I think it takes coordination I
I've been manicurist for 15 years, and I want to let you know your podcast was wonderful. I'm interested in knowing if you'll have a grand opening? I would love to attend or view it as
My wife is thinking about opening a salon. The more I read your blog, the more interested I become in helping her launch it. What I am curious about is the type of inventory you'll need
I don't like the idea of the floating walls between each manicure station and the next. You said the stations make for a more private service, but are they going to be sound proof? Everyone is
Ellen Marie has a good point about the number of bathrooms. It looks like you'll need another bathroom since the salon is so big. Also, I only see one sink in the salon. You may want
I'm intrigued by your blog entries as I too have a vision to open my own shop, but with a bit of a twist. My big question is money. Were you able to front most of
I'd appreciate it if you could elaborate on your statement about how services cover your overhead, but retail is for profit. What is your retail strategy?T Robbie, co-owner: Retail is key for us. As an OPI concept
What procedures and materials will you use when doing an "ultimate" manicure and pedicure that makes that service level different from the "essential" ones? Ellen Marie Hi Ellen Marie, The "ultimate" nail services will be our highest service
I love reading your blog. How can I see more of the salon blueprints?Lee Hi Lee, Thanks for your compliment. To see all the salon's blueprints and renderings, just click on Photo Gallery in the lefthand column. There I've
I've never heard of a nail bar before. It's a nice idea; is it a free service?Cecilia Hi Cecilia, The nail bar isn't a free service, but it is an easy way for a customer to have their
I was wondering if you could give me an example of a good termination policy. I've read policies before that state they reserve the right to terminate your employment for no reason. Would you consider this
Is there a wall between every manicure table? If so, how tall are they? This will be interesting because it's like having a private service. Some clients don't like to be seen by others but the odors
My partner and I have been salon owners for 19 years, and we've finally wizened up and have been working on our salon policy, guidelines, and procedures.There seems to be so much to get through; I'm
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MEDICA.de talked to Udo Barske, spokesman of the Federal Association of the AOK, about the attitude of the health insurance AOK towards the health fund, future premium rates and the Rolling Stones.
MEDICA.de: Mister Barske, the AOK was not always in favour of the health fund: when and why did you change your mind?
Udo Barske: When the legislator has spoken, the AOK makes the best for their insured out of the decided regulations. It was this way already in earlier cases, and it holds true just as well for the competition reinforcement law and the health fund included therein.
MEDICA.de: What exactly does the health fund mean to you as a statuory health insurance?
Barske: It means to us just the same as to any other statuory health insurance: the premium rates cannot be regulated by the insurancies any more. Now, the government takes the decision and the responsibility for it.
MEDICA.de: They say that the fund is juster that the previous health care system. From your point of view: was the old system unjust?
Barske: Each insured person is entitled to medically necessary benefits, not matter his or her income. This has already been the case and it will be just the same in future. In addition, each insured person now pays the same percental premium rate. That means more social justice, even though this could already have been put into execution without the fund.
MEDICA.de: Through the morbidity oriented risk structure compensation scheme (Morbiditätsorientierten Risikostrukturausgleich, or short: Morbi-RSA), insurancies receive more money for insured with certain illnesses than for others. Why is the Morbi-RSA thus important for you?
Barske: For the many seriously ill insured it is important that their insurancies have the necessary resources to provide for good medical treatment. With the Morbi-RSA, this will work out better. For many seriously ill in the AOK or other statuory health insurancies this is advantegous.
MEDICA.de: Primarily, widespread diseases as back pain should not be included in the Morbi-RSA. The AOK was in favour of it. Why?
Barske: If physicians have to do a lot to help ill people, then this has to be affordable. It would be nonsense if money was missing to pay physicians when they can help.
MEDICA.de: Since the fund has not built up a liquidity reserve for 2009 yet, the state is going to take over the financial risk for the fund in this year. If money is lacking, the state pays. The health insurancies are therefore safe througout the economy crisis?
Barske: Yes. At least in 2009. Financial needs are covered by a loan of the state in 2009. But the loan has to be payed back in 2010.
MEDICA.de: Exactly, in 2010 the fund and with it the health insurancies are to pay back the money to the state. Do you believe that this will be possible with a premium rate of 15,5 percent?
Barske: The gloomy market forecasts do not argue for that.
MEDICA.de: The insurancies have to budget economically to avoid additional premiums. Will healthy persons be neglected - will cost-intensive prevention schemes be cancelled?
Barske: Prevention is not only for healthy people. And for example to help an overweight person to live healthier does not have to be expensive. Prevention also means: averting that diabetic patients lose their eyesight. With the Morbi-RSA, this will also be possible in future.
MEDICA.de: Would you have preferred Morbi-RSA without health fund?
Barske: As the Stones sing: "You can't always get what you want."
The interview was conducted by Anke Barth.


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New Brunswick, N.J. – Two items high on the list of public concerns are the need for greater food safety and a growing demand for natural or organic food products. Understanding this, chemists and food scientists at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, joined forces to develop natural approaches to the prevention of food contamination and spoilage.
New Brunswick, N.J. "" Two items high on the list of public concerns are the need for greater food safety and a growing demand for natural or organic food products. Understanding this, chemists and food scientists at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, joined forces to develop natural approaches to the prevention of food contamination and spoilage.
The results of the breakthrough Rutgers research will be presented at the 234th national American Chemical Society meeting in Boston on Aug. 22.
The researchers employed natural antimicrobial agents derived from sources such as cloves, oregano, thyme and paprika to create novel biodegradable polymers or plastics to potentially block the formation of bacterial biofilms on food surfaces and packaging.
Typically, a variety of bacteria will congregate on a surface to form a bacterial community that exists as a slime-like matrix referred to as a biofilm. This kind of bacterial community is often described as being polymicrobial; it harbors multiple versions of infectious, disease-causing bacteria, such as Salmonella and E. coli.
"We mated natural substances with controlled-release, biodegradable polymers that could inhibit or prevent the formation of bacterial biofilms," explained Ashley Carbone, a graduate student at Rutgers who constructed the polymer compounds that were tested.
This approach offers a number of advantages. The diversity of polymicrobial biofilms makes them difficult to defeat, with each type of microbe presenting a unique challenge to health and hygiene, explained Kathryn Uhrich, professor of chemistry and chemical biology and Carbone's adviser.
"The natural substances we chose have general antimicrobial activities against many different kinds of microorganisms," Uhrich said. "Therefore, the polymers into which we incorporated these natural substances have the potential to affect a much broader spectrum of microorganisms than organism-specific drugs," Uhrich said.
Another advantage comes out of the Rutgers researchers' decision to focus on the biofilms, rather than attempting to attack the individual bacteria. This avoids the potential of increasing the antimicrobial resistance of specific bacteria, an emerging problem in medical circles brought on by the overprescription of antibiotics.
An additional positive feature stems from the use of polymer "backbones" to which the natural agents were incorporated. These polymers are biodegradable due to their specific chemical composition and the nature of the bonds that hold them together, Uhrich explained.
"As they degrade in the presence of water and/or enzymes, they slowly release their active antimicrobials," Carbone said. "A slow and controlled release of the food-based antimicrobial would offer great advantages in the food industry, providing protection over an extended time and extending the shelf-life of the food product."
The retail marketing sector may benefit from the Rutgers innovation. With the growing consumer interest in natural foods, shoppers may be more attracted to products containing natural antimicrobial ingredients rather than the synthetic chemical additives currently in use to protect against contamination and spoilage.
"If consumers buy products containing our natural bioactives, they will benefit from all the positive factors that come along with our new strategy for food safety," said Michael Chikindas, associate professor of food science at Rutgers and a co-investigator on the project. "They will be eating foods that are safer for longer periods of time; they will not be expanding antibiotic resistance; and they will not be adding to their bodies' synthetic chemical load."
As a bonus, some of the antimicrobials carry some of the flavors and aromas of the sources from which they were derived. "The food people eat might even smell and taste better," Chikindas said.
Uhrich remarked that when entering her laboratory recently, she was struck by the fragrant smell of curry. "When I asked where lunch was being served, Ashley explained there was no food in the lab and I only smelled the new polymers she was making," Uhrich said.