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Components Weblinks Categories Edit
From Joomla! Documentation
How to Access
Navigate to the Web Link Category Manager. To add a new Web Link Category, and click the "New" icon in the toolbar. To edit an existing Web Link Category, click the Category's Name, or check the Category's checkbox and press the "Edit" icon in the toolbar.
This is where you can add a new Web Link Category or edit an existing one. Note that you need to create at least one Web Link Category before you can create a Web Link. Also, Web Link Categories are separate from other types of Categories, such as those for Articles, Banners, and News Feeds.
- Title. The name of the item. For a Menu Item, the Title will display in the Menu. For an Article, Section, or Category, the Title may optionally be displayed on the web page. This entry is required. You can open the item for editing by clicking on the Title.
- Alias. The internal name of the item, also used in the URL when SEF is activated. Normally, you can leave this blank and Joomla! will fill in a default value. The default value is the Title or Name in lower case and with dashes instead of spaces. You may enter the Alias manually. The Alias should consist of lowercase letters and hyphens (-). No blank spaces or underscores are allowed. Note: If the title consists of non-Latin characters, the Alias will default to the current date and time, for example "2009-02-11-17-54-38".
- Parent. The item (category, menu item, and so on) that is the parent of the item being edited.
- State: State of the item. Possible values are:
- Published: The item is published. This is the only state that will allow regular website users to view this item.
- Unpublished: The item is unpublished.
- Archived: The item has been archived.
- Trashed: The item has been sent to the Trash.
- Access. Who can view this item. You can change an item's Access in its edit screen. See User Access Levels for more information.
- Permissions. Press the Set Permissions button to go to the Category Permissions section.
- Language. Item language.
- ID. This is a unique identification number for this item assigned automatically by Joomla!. It is used to identify the item internally, and you cannot change this number. When creating a new item, this field displays 0 until you save the new entry, at which point a new ID is assigned to it.
- Description. Description of this category, which can optionally be displayed in the front-end.
Publishing Options
- Created by. Shows the user that created the item. Click the 'Select User' button to change the value.
- Created Date. Shows the date the item was created. Click the calendar icon to modify this date, or type in a date and time.
- Modified by. Shows the user that last modified the item.
- Modified Date. Shows the last date the item was modified.
Basic Options
- Alternative Layout. Specify a different layout than the one supplied by the component view or template overrides.
- Image. Choose an image to be displayed with this item/category in the front-end.
- Note. Item note.
Metadata Options
- Meta Description. Optional text entered here will be added to the page's HTML output and may be displayed in search engine results.
- Meta Keywords. Optional comma-separated list that will be added to the HTML keywords output.
- Author. The author of this content.
- Robots. This will be added to the page's HTML output. Options are: Use Global, Index-Follow, No index-Follow, Index-No follow, No index-No follow, and Don't display robots tag.
Category Permissions
This section is where you can view and edit permissions for items that are part of this category.
The tree on the left represents the user groups that have been defined for your Joomla! site, while the right part displays permissions for the currently selected group, and lets you edit those permissions:
- Action. The various actions for which you can specify permissions for the currently selected user group. Possible actions are:
- Create. Grants users the right to create new objects (for example: users, menu items, articles, weblinks, and so on).
- Delete. Grants users the right to delete existing objects.
- Edit. Grants users the right to edit existing objects.
- Edit State. Grants users the right to change existing objects state (Publish, Unpublish, Archive, Check In and Trash).
- Edit Own. Grants users the right to edit objects that they created themselves.
- Select New Setting. The permission you want to apply for a given action. If you select a new setting, click Save to refresh the Calculated Setting column. Choices are:
- Inherited. Permissions from the parent category will be used if there is a parent category or those from the component if there is no parent category.
- Allowed. The group being edited will be able to take this action within this category (but if this is in conflict with the parent category setting or the component setting it will have no impact; a conflict will be indicated by Not Allowed (Locked) under Calculated Setting).
- Denied. The group being edited cannot take this action within this category.
- Calculated Setting. The effective permissions for the selected group in the category being edited.
At the top right you will see the toolbar:
- Save. Saves the item and stays in the edit screen.
- Save & Close. Saves the item and closes the edit screen.
- Save & New. Saves the item and keeps the editing screen open and ready to create another item.
- Save as Copy. Saves this item under a new name, keeping the original item unmodified. This button is available only when editing an existing item, not when creating a new one.
- Close. Returns to the previous screen without saving your work. If you press Close while adding a new item, this new item will not be created. If you were modifying an existing item, the modifications will not be saved.
- Help. Opens this Help Screen.
Related Information
- To work with Web Links: Web Link Manager
- To work with Web Links Categories: Web Link Category Manager


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I've been strong for far too long, I think now it's time to stop trying and be weak and frail. Let the wind take me where ever it may.
I think it's about time I stop believing and struggling constantly, I should let whatever happen as it may.
There is something so poetic about being broken and losing hope. A Rhetoric, cathartic, ambivalent flow. I'll just write a poem about this sadness if I may?
I've been strong for far too long, I think it's about time I let the walls break and let the water flow. Let the water drown my eyes, submerge myself underneath the waves…
And just disappear,
Never to come back again.

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Twitter is so hot right now, you guys. It's so hot it influences things totally unrelated to Twitter, like the Nikon Festival—a digital film fest that challenges micro-auteurs to create 140-seconds-or-less digital videos. Obviously, Ashton Kutcher is involved.
The Nikon Festival has the theme "A Day Through Your Lens," and asks budding filmmakers to upload digital films with that theme, of length less than 140 seconds, to their website. The contest is six weeks long, starting right now. Festival judges include Rainn Wilson (Dwight Schrute of The Office fame), photographer Chase Jarvis, and some girl unfortunately described as an "Internet Personality" with the even more unfortunate name of iJustine. But guys, Rainn Wilson!
Oh yeah, and Ashton Kutcher will be sharing his own entry, partly because he has an advertising deal with Nikon and partly because this contest is tangentially related to Twitter. That '70s Show was a long time ago, you know, and now Twitter is his job—and Ashton Kutcher is nothing if not dedicated to his job.
The winning filmmaker will get $100,000 and some sweet Nikon gear, and there'll also be an audience favorite award worth $25,000, in case iJustine is out of touch with modern independent filmmaking. [Nikon Festival]


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Videos | August 1, 2008
Rover Flight Director Report
As Martian winter ebbs, there is more energy to power Spirit and Opportunity. Find out what our intrepid rovers are exploring.
Transcript:Hi, I'm Ashley Stroupe, here with your Rover Report. I'm one of the rover drivers for Spirit and Opportunity. Normally, I work around the corner in the sequencing room, but today I'm here today in the Mission Support Area to update you on our intrepid rovers.
They're four-and-a-half years old and still exploring new places on Mars. Right now, it's the heart of winter in the southern hemisphere of the red planet. This means short days and low power levels, which makes it tough on solar powered rovers. It's the hardest on Spirit because her solar panels are so dirty. She's barely able to make enough power to keep herself safe and warm. We've had to really reduce her activity. She can only call home occasionally, take a few weather observations, and a few pictures here and there.
We've used some of the pictures that Spirit has taken to put together a beautiful panorama of "Home Plate."
But fortunately we are past the worst of it. The solstice has occurred, the days are getting longer and the power levels are increasing. So we're beginning to look forward to Spirit's next science campaign, which will be exploring a very interesting hill far to the south of us called "Von Braun." Meanwhile, on the other side of the planet, Opportunity is facing her own challenges. She's studying a huge crater called "Victoria," and right now, she's at a base of a cliff driving in very difficult terrain, exploring this Cape Verde face and giving the scientists an unprecedented view of the sandstone layers that form the walls of this crater.
Just like we've had to learn to drive Spirit again with a broken wheel, we've had to learn how to drive Opportunity with a broken arm. A faulty shoulder joint prevents us from being able to safely tuck the arm up underneath the rover, while she's driving, and instead we have to drive her with it extended out in front.
We've had to do a lot of testing here on Earth to learn how to drive in that configuration and keep the arm safe without bumping into rocks or shaking it too badly and causing it damage. Still, the testing we've done has given us confidence that we can drive the rover safely in this configuration
even in this difficult terrain.
Recently, Opportunity did experience a stall on her left front wheel and the team is doing some diagnostics to figure out what may have caused this problem and if we need to do anything in order to help fix it. The whole team right now is starting to look forward to the spring when the power levels are going to increase with the longer days. Also spring should bring some winds, which may clean some of this dirt off the solar panels, which is going to hopefully continue to extend the life spans of these magnificent explorers. I'm Ashley Stroupe and this is your Rover Report.


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Welcome to The Prompt, Week 33. Thank you so much to everyone who joined in last week. Such a wonderful collection of posts, lots of special memories of our summers.
If you are new to The Prompt you can find out more about this linky of weekly writing prompts here.
I hope you have been inspired to write by this weeks Prompt:
I can't wait to read your posts!
There are a few rules…
1. Link up a new post inspired by The Prompt or an old post that could have been!
2. Please use the badge on your post or in your sidebar to guide others to the linky. I will of course share your post on Twitter in return.
3. Please visit as many others in the linky as you can – comments and encouragement are what make linkys work :) It's worth checking back over the course of the weekend…
I have set up a G+ community and will also be sharing your posts there. Please come and join, and we can do some sharing and give out a few +1's too :)
The linky will remain open until Thursday evening, so there is plenty of time to link up.


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Good Morning!
Yesterday Bitcoin followed the bearish path, however, the latest H&S target has not yet been reached. That target is approximately $12,500 Bitcoin, and if reached would confirm the very large H&S that would target much lower.
Yesterday evening it was reported that South Korea issued a warning to the crypto exchanges, that they need to clean up their act or they may face possible closures. The media blamed the latest descent last night on that, but of course the H&S pattern I pointed out yesterday already knew the descent was coming.
There is yet another Bitcoin fork occurring today, it is the B2X fork. This fork creates a new coin that works faster with Lightning technology and has lower trading costs. I wonder… will savvy investors hold Bitcoin today in order to receive their split, but then dump tomorrow with bearish charts? Will be interesting to see, Bitcoin itself has only gone higher following previous forks – but the character of this current pullback is much different.
Prices this morning went back up to the last neckline where they look like they will likely fail. Counting waves, it looks like the latest movement is wave 4 and potentially wave 5 would take us to the $12,500 target range if the bearish perspective is still happening.
It's difficult to see a case where prices just rip higher from here, especially with all the major coins looking very weak, all have troubling charts. That said, I do see a middle of the road possibility developing where prices are trapped in between support at the giant neckline and overhead resistance at the original neckline. I also see what could potentially be a shallower channel forming, depicted by the parallel thin red lines below:
For that to happen, prices need to move higher throughout the day today, but it's hard to see where that energy could come from.
Here's a close in look at the Bitcoin chart, 15 minutes:
Here's the Ripple daily chart, note how it took off just as Bitcoin was declining:
I'm going to be extra careful with this one. My overall plan is to stay defensive until I can identify an ongoing bullish trend. My experience is telling me that we need another round of heavy, scary selling to create another capitulation bottom – if that occurs, or if a more bullish trend emerges, then I'll be jumping back in.


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Q: Who may enroll?
All Extended Learning courses are open to adults, at least 18 years old. No prior college education is required. Students should have good oral and written English skills to successfully participate in any of the training courses.
Registration does NOT guarantee a seat in the class. The Extended Learning Department requires a 50% deposit on all courses. Space is reserved and students are considered enrolled only when the Extended Learning department receives the 50% deposit for any of the courses.
Q: Do I have to pay a deposit when I sign up for a class?
A deposit of 50% for all courses must be received no later than (2) two calendar weeks prior to class start date. (This does not apply to companies with direct billing.) Deposits can be made with personal check, money order, or cash via phone, email or in person. Deposits with credit and debit cards can be made via our online registration and payment system (https://commerce.cashnet.com/csum_xl). Checks and money orders should be made payable to Cal Maritime and sent to Extended Learning, 200 Maritime Academy Drive, Vallejo, CA 94590.
Course fees can be paid with cash or check ONLY at the Vallejo Extended Learning location. The Maritime Safety and Security Center (MSSC) in Richmond is only able to accept credit cards as a form of payment.
Q: What are the course fees?
Course fees are noted in the schedule of classes next to each course. All course fees and balances are due in full (2) two calendar weeks prior to the fist day of each class. A 10% late registration fee will be added if not paid in full by (2) two calendar weeks prior to the beginning of class. Extended Learning cannot offer financial assistance for courses.
Q: What is your refund policy?
Extended Learning will provide a full refund if a student cancels 15 or more calendar days before the start of the class with an acknowledged confirmation via phone or email, less a $50.00 administrative fee. Cancellations received between 14 and 7 calendar days before the start of the class will be charged a fee of 25% of the class tuition. Cancellations received less than one week prior to the start of the class will receive a 50% refund of class tuition. Cancellations received one day prior to or on the start of the class will receive no refund. Students who are rgistered yet fail to attend, as well as those who do not complete the program, will not be eligible for refunds. The Extended Learning department reserves the right to cancel a class at their discretion and will issue a full refund if any class is cancelled. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Q: What are the course requirements?
- All students are required to present photo identification at the beginning of each course.
- Students should have good oral and written English skills to successfully participate in any of the courses.
- Students must be clean-shaven (no beards) in order to participate in any of the firefighting courses. No exceptions.
- Students need to bring a change of clothing on Wednesday of the STCW Basic Safety Training course, as proficiency testing will be done in the swimming pool. Long pants, shirt, and shoes are required. No shorts, sandals, or open-toed shoes.
Q: Where is Cal Maritime Extended Learning located?
We are located on Faculty Drive, which is the first right turn as you enter the campus of the California Maritime Academy. Go all the way up the hill, past Bodnar Field, and you will see the building on your left. Use Parking Lot I on the left, adjacent to our facility.
Q: Where can I park?
At the first class meeting, you will be given a temporary parking pass for access to the Academy. Place on the rearview mirror of your vehicle. Parking for Extended Learning students is permitted in the parking lot, adjacent to Extended Learning building. Without proper identification, your vehicle may be ticketed or towed. Overflow parking is available in Lot G.
Q: Are meals available?
Students may use the Academy Dining Hall, Morrow Cove Cafe or The Bistro for meals. The Dining Hall serves meals during the academic year and often during the summer. It accepts cash and credit cards. The Morrow Cove Cafe and The Bistro is open during the academic year and offers breakfast and lunch items, light snacks, and refreshments. Cash and credit cards are accepted.
Q: What are my lodging options?
No lodging accommodations are available on campus, but we recommend the following two hotels:
Holiday Inn Express -
1375 East 5th Street, Benicia, CA 94510
(877) 863-4780
Courtyard by Marriott, Napa Valley -
1000 Fairgrounds Drive
Vallejo, CA 94589
Call (800) HOLIDAY or (707) 644-1200
Students will receive a corporate rate of $99.00 while attending classes at Cal Maritime. The Inn has a restaurant and bar on the premises.


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Category: FL
Heron Bay – New Listing is The Best of Florida Living…
Who do you know that wants the best that Florida living has to offer? Today we feature an exquisite Ground Floor Coach Home that is new to the market and is ideally suited for a small family or for Empty Nesters. View Home Tour.
With Heron Bay's resort style amenities and active lifestyle, the community offers many programs and activities for children and families. It also offers many well organized daytime and night time events on an ongoing basis for adults of multiple interests and generations.
From ice cream socials for the family, card groups or book clubs, Family Fun Days on the holidays or themed party nights at the Plaza del Lago Clubhouse – living in Heron Bay is what community is all about.
There is a wide range of fitness group classes, including Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Kickboxing and more as well as a fully equipped state of the art fitness facility open from 5am -10pm on weekdays and from 7am -10pm on weekends to accommodate everyone. Jogging trails wind throughout the community with sloping hills and lush landscaping. Tennis, Golf, Basketball and Racquet Ball are all offered right within the community.
Heron Bay is located within close proximity to the finest shops, restaurants and entertainment available and is known for its all A-Rated Schools . Nestled on the border of Coral Springs and Parkland, the community enjoys the full gamut of options in both cities, and is close to major highways and thoroughfares, making it easy to go north to Boca Raton and beyond or south to Ft. Lauderdale or Miami Beach as desired.
If you or anyone you know is thinking of a new home, consider this beautiful new listing in Heron Bay ~ the best of Florida Living. Click on the link below to view :
Exquisite Ground Floor Coach Home at Cypress Pointe in Heron Bay
Here's to A Lovely LOVE DAY at Home…
Well, Valentine's Day is here again and restaurants are so booked in South Florida this year, Waffle House has jumped on board to add an option for Love Day Dining…
If you're like me, the idea of getting dressed up and spending a special date night with your loved one sounds amazing ~ the crowds and wait for a table… Not so much!
So this year, I am going to skip the dialing for reservations step and get started on thinking of ways to make Valentine's Day even more special – Right at HOME!
It's going to be a beautiful day here in Parkland, with morning lows expected to be in the high 40's, but by afternoon it should be crisp, clear and in the mid to upper 60's. So, HMMMMM…
What about a little al fresco dining? How about setting up a romantic table for two on the patio? It doesn't have to be super fancy, although it can be if you like… But I am thinking of creating a little Italian Cafe feel with a simple red table cloth and table decor to match…
An inexpensive patio table on your patio or balcony will do the trick. Add a few candles, hurricane lamps or torches to add a romantic glow. Flowers, a bowl of grapes… You get the picture!
I am working on a simple yet delicious menu that we can make together, then we can watch a great movie, perhaps. I will put my personal menu plan below for ideas.
The point is, wherever your living space is, it should be your haven and a place where you can greatly enjoy celebrating the different seasons of life.
We are all about Home being where your Heart is and so we will always help you find ways to make your home your own dream space. And if you just need more space, or less, or need a 'change of space' for whatever reason – call us, of course! We can help!
Nicola "Nicki" Riettie | Florida Luxury Real Estate Group | 954.708.6841 | firstname.lastname@example.com
Valentine's Day Dinner Menu at Home
P.S. If you would like any of these recipes, just leave me a comment below…
Do I Need A Public Adjuster?
An oft-misunderstood role in the home industry is that of the Public Adjuster. I recently sat down with one of the top Public Adjusters in the State, Floyd Ostrowsky of Reliant Adjusters Group, to get a better idea of what their profession does and how a homeowner might benefit from working with one.
1. What is a public adjuster? The simplest answer would be an advocate for the people! A trained and state licensed professional hired by a homeowner and or business owner to represent them in the event of property damage.
2. Why would a homeowner need a public adjuster? When a homeowner has an insurance claim they are best served having someone who truly knows what they're entitled to for repairing their home and other expenses. The Insurance companies have their people defending their interests, so it only makes sense that a homeowner does as well. A wise man once told me "You know what you know and you don't know what you don't know!" That said, having someone who knows how to manage the claim makes a substantial difference in the homeowner's financial recovery.
3. How is a public adjuster different from a staff or independent adjuster? Great question! Both staff adjusters and independent adjusters work for the Insurance company whereas a public adjuster is hired by the insured to represent their interests.
4. When would a homeowner need a public adjuster? It is always best to consult with a public adjuster whenever a homeowner has suffered a property loss. We can review the policy, uncover what is covered and suggest a next best step.
5. In what circumstances? Public adjusters work specifically on property damage claims so we can assist with all claims arising, from the most common being water damage up to and including a full scale natural disaster such as a hurricane and everything in between, be it flood, mold, lightning strike, fire, smoke, structural, sinkhole, theft and vandalism. Basically if it causes damage to your home it is in the homeowner's best interest to have a Public Adjuster give it a look.
6. How does a public adjuster get compensated for their services? Another great question, public adjusters work on a contingency basis. Basically we only get paid once the homeowner or business owner receives payment from their insurance company. If they do not receive payment, neither do we – so there is no risk.
7. When is the right/best time after a disaster for them to contact a public adjuster? Of course, first things first – take care of your family and mitigate your loss. Then, in my opinion, it is always best to engage a public adjuster right away. Being engaged from the beginning helps keep the process running smoothly. A good public adjuster can basically start the claim for the homeowner and manage it through completion. That's not to say it is too late to engage a public adjuster once you've started a claim or even if a claim has been denied. Lastly a public adjuster can even reopen a claim up for to five years, if there is relevant reason to do so.
8. How do you find/select the right public adjuster? First, always make sure they are licensed and bonded. After that, there is nothing better than a referral. If you know someone who was satisfied with how their claim was managed that would be a good indication or ask for references. At Reliant we are always happy to supply references. It serves two purposes – it gives new clients confidence and maintains top of mind awareness of those we have worked for in the past. The greater majority of our business is word of mouth – when you are doing the right thing word gets around quickly.
9. What sets Reliant Public Adjusters apart from its competitors? At Reliant, we pride ourselves on customer service and great communication. Keeping homeowners and business owners in the loop on the status of their claims is a priority. Added to that, we are a team of experienced professionals, each with our own unique backgrounds, myself having 30+ years of negotiation in business experience and my associates, one with a wealth of construction experience and the other formally an independent adjuster working for the insurance companies. As a team we have the knowledge and experience to deal with whatever possibly comes our way.
Wow, this was amazing information! We would like to thank Floyd for making the time to sit with us to explain his profession so clearly. You can contact Floyd Ostrowsky of Reliant Public Adjusters at 954.805.3602.
Moving Day…
Moving can be one of the most stressful things anyone can go through and many of us say at the end of each move – "That's it! This is the last time ever!!!" Hmmmm… Famous last words.
The truth is, the average family in Florida will move every 10-12 years. We move for many reasons, lifestyle change being primary. Whether our family is growing and, as such, outgrowing our home, shrinking, with kids moving away to college or getting married, or we are simply upgrading – we have more than enough cause to move a few times in our lifetime.
Recently, I sat down with our favorite Relocation Specialist, Mary Ann Colton of Armstrong Relocation, to get her top insider tips for making the moving process easier. Here are her top 12:
- Donate or sell items you don't plan to move
- Remember to send change of address notifications
- Packing yourself can save some $$
- If you have children, include them in the planning
- Discard items that will be dangerous to move, like flammables or fireworks
- Pick up items you may have at cleaners, repair shop, etc., ahead of time…
- Schedule your move as far out as possible to ensure capacity
- Plan to take irreplaceable items with you personally
- Empty your refrigerator and make sure it is defrosted and dry by moving day
- Separate any items you do not want movers to pack/move
- Tour your home with the driver to make sure all items are loaded
- Use up existing food and supplies you have and try not to buy more till after the move
Our personal favorite tip for stress-free moving is HIRE A GOOD MOVING COMPANY – probably the most important thing you can do to enable you to have a streamlined move and start the process of getting settled into your new space. Get a referral from a friend or neighbor, try a reputable referral website like Angie's List (but always check with the Better Business Bureau first) or do some solid research online. An experienced moving company will definitely make moving day a lot easier.
For more information on moving tips or if you would like to contact our Mover of Choice, Mary Ann Colton, to discuss or schedule a move, you can find her at Armstrong Relocation and Companies. They are conveniently located in Pompano Beach, FL, making them the ideal mover for your Parkland, FL move. They also offer commercial, national and global relocation services, so wherever you may be going, Mary Ann and her team at Armstrong Relocation are the best movers for you!!! Call her at (954) 956-0059 or email her at email@example.com.
And It's Back!!! The Annual Parkland Farmer's Market Returns This Sunday…
The Parkland Farmer's Market returns tomorrow, Sunday, November 2nd, 2014 from 9am – 1pm. This exciting annual event is greeted each year with great enthusiasm from Parkland residents and neighboring visitors. Come out to find the best organic produce available, some of which is grown right here in our hometown.
Fresh fruit and vegetables, artisan treats and more will be available at this weekly event held during the 'Winter Months' at The Equestrian Center, located at 8350 Ranch Road, Parkland, FL 33076. A special Craft Show will also be on this Sunday.
Hope to see you there!!!
What: Parkland Farmer's Market
When: Sunday, November 2nd, 2014
Time: 9am – 1pm
Where: The Equestrian Center
8350 Ranch Road
Parkland, FL 33067
Do Halloween Dangers Lurk at the Entryway of Your Parkland Home?
Do Halloween Dangers Lurk at Your Entryway?
Is your front entryway ready for Halloween visitors? Keep everything fun and accident-free with these seven safety tips.
Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween — as long as it's just a trick.
To help you avoid any real-life scares — such as falls, fires, and traffic accidents — around your property this All Hallows Eve, play it safe while you're setting up your Halloween lights and decorations.
Here are seven simple precautions recommended by John Pettibone, curator of Hammond Castle, a Gloucester, Mass., mansion that draws thousands to its renowned 20-room haunted house every Halloween season.
1. Light the Scene
Providing plenty of illumination ensures that your visitors can see where they're walking, helping to avoid missteps and falls. Pettibone suggests using the highest wattage bulbs your outdoor lighting fixtures can safely take (check the label on the socket), and adding landscape lights every few feet along your front walk.
"We use the solar-powered kind because there's no wiring needed," he says. "Just push them into the ground, let them soak up the sun during the day, and they'll light up the walk after dark."
2. Secure the Footing
Clear your walk, steps, and stoop of any obstructions that could trip youngsters focused more on tricks and treats than watching where they're going. That means moving potted mums and jack o'lanterns out of the way, and hammering down any nail heads protruding out of your steps.
If you have a concrete stoop, which can get slippery when wet, apply friction tape ($16 for a 60-foot roll of 1-inch-wide tape) to ensure stable footing, says Pettibone. He also stocks up on chemical ice melt ($20 for a 50-lb. bag) just in case of an early freeze.
3. Tighten the Railings
If your porch railings are wobbly or broken, family members and friends may know not to lean too heavily on them, but Halloween visitors won't. So hire a contractor or handyman to fix the problem. It'll make your home safer for guests all year round. Because more strangers come to your front door this night than the rest of the year combined, now is the time to take care of it.
4. Eliminate Fire Hazards
Don't put real candles into your carved pumpkins or paper lanterns. "That's a fire waiting to happen," says Pettibone. Instead, pick up a bulk pack of LED-bulb faux candles, which emit a yellowish, flickering, battery-powered light that looks amazingly similar to the real thing — without the danger.
5. Secure your Property
To prevent burglaries and Halloween pranks — especially on mischief night the previous evening — make sure to keep all windows and doors (other than your main door) locked shut.
You might have an electrician add motion-sensor lights around your property, so anyone who walks down your driveway or around into the backyard will be discouraged from intruding any farther.
6. Set the Scene
In addition to spooky items like cotton cobwebs and half-buried skeletons, consider a few safety-related scene-setters. Pettibone suggests propping open the screen or storm door so it doesn't get in the way when there's a big group of kids congregated on your stoop. "We use yellow caution tape to tie open the door," he says. "You can order it online and it works well with the Halloween theme." A 1,000-ft. roll of 3-inch-wide caution tape is about $8.
You'll also want a working doorbell, so if yours is broken, either hire an electrician or handyman to fix it — or install a wireless doorbell in its place.
7. Enhance Street Safety
Four times as many child pedestrians get killed on Halloween night than a normal night. So limit the danger as much as you can by clearing parked cars off the curb to allow better visibility and placing a reflective "watch for children sign" at the edge of the road. For for high-traffic roads in Halloween-intensive neighborhoods, consider posting an adult in the street with a hand-held traffic control light to help maintain safety.
From all of us at Florida Luxury Real Estate Group ~
Have a Happy and Safe Halloween!
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Properly Pricing Your Home
Properly Pricing Your Home or Condo in Parkland or Coral Springs…
Real Estate Pricing Mistake #1 – Not enough research. Researching a listing price for your home should include thorough market research; active listings, current absorption rate, three to five recent closed sale comparable properties, which have sold in the prior six months or less.
Real Estate Pricing Mistake #2 – Simply hiring the real estate agent who suggests the highest list price for your home. It's called buying a listing with real estate insiders. What does it cost for you to own that property for six months? While an unqualified real estate agent or an agent who just wants a listing takes it at a premium price you will be spinning your wheels. If it's a six month listing you may as well put six months of carrying costs in a pile and set it ablaze.
Real Estate Pricing Mistake #3 – Thinking with the heart and not the head. Everyone loves their home and selling real estate can be very emotional. Try to stay grounded and not get swept up in emotion.
Real Estate Pricing Mistake #4 – Over pricing real estate from the start. It's like starting off on a walk with a sprained ankle. It's not going to go well and just cause more pain and suffering down the road.
Real Estate Pricing Mistake #5 – Overpricing real estate "to test the market". The real estate market was already tested … by the three to five closed sales comparable properties you should have used to determine the listing price. They provided the next seller FREE market research, so use it.
Real Estate Pricing Mistake #6 – Small price reductions downward, chasing the real estate market. The only person you're fooling is yourself. Buyers are savvy and they've looked at every home in your price range. On top of that, they have access to the internet, free property valuation services and probably a real estate agent who will tell them about every price reduction, previous listing and days on market.
Real Estate Pricing Mistake #7 – Not understanding the current condition of finance and whether the property will be able to be financed. FHA Loan Limits, Condo Questionnaire If the real estate you are trying to sell does not qualify for financing it could severely effect the final sale price as the real estate will be limited to cash buyers only.
Real Estate Pricing Mistake #8 – Not getting a comparable market analysis. If there are no showings or no offers, something is wrong with the price, location or condition. Since real estate can't be moved to improve location only the condition and price will be able to be altered – proceed accordingly.
Real Estate Pricing Mistake #9 – Listing your home with a friend or relative because they "have a real estate license". For literally ten days in class and four hundred dollars anyone can have a real estate license. There is a difference between being licensed and being a knowledgeable, experienced, productive real estate agent.
Real Estate Pricing Mistake #10 – Using an automated valuation internet based service like Zillow to price your home. Talk to an experienced realtor who works your neighborhood and has a proven track record to get the 'real' comparable market value for your home.
If you're interested in selling your Parkland/Coral Springs home or condo and would like an accurate market report for your real estate: Contact Nicola.
Parkland Market Update Third Quarter 2014
The Parkland Real Estate Market continued to sell at a steady pace during the third quarter of 2014. Here is a quick look at the activity during that period.
There are currently 222 homes active/available on the market. During the third quarter of 2014, 38 homes went pending/under contract and 55 homes actually closed.
Further analysis shows that our 'sweet spot' remains in that $500,000.00 – $750,000.00 price range with an average of 4Plus Bedrooms – a true testament to our quality of life barometer and school district. Of the 222 homes available for sale, only 76 homes are within this price range, which means we have approximately 2 months of inventory in our best-seller category.
Homes that are priced correctly continue to sell faster and at a higher value than ones that were priced ambitiously to start. We all want wiggle-room for offers to be negotiated, but statistics continue to show that pricing right is more effective every time for a goal of selling quickly and at a higher price point, especially as we compete with new construction sales, so this is important to keep in mind.
Home Inspections – What Every Seller Needs to Know.
Home Inspections – What is Considered a Defect?
There is almost nothing as challenging as attending a home inspection on a beautiful, seemingly perfect home only to learn that a home inspector has discovered a larger issue which requires significant, costly repairs. Buyers can become apprehensive, sellers can become defensive and the entire transaction can teeter on the brink of collapse.
Several of the home inspections I've attended have had a few major items which would be considered surprises by most standards. Combine a surprise with the usual list of other "handy man" issues found in discovery and a home seller can become a bit defensive. The emotions kick in and occasionally a statement along the lines of "now they're just nitpicking" comes into play.
What I can share about all of the years I've been selling real estate is that I've never once met a buyer who contacted a home inspector and told them to manufacture a long list of nitpicky-type issues just to upset the seller or to create a reason to get out of the contract.
During a home inspection what is or is not considered a defect? Very often, consumers are confused about what is considered a defect, a broken item, something that needs repaired by the seller prior to closing. There rarely is a gray area. The contract that both the buyer and seller executed likely delineates what is actually considered a defect and the course of action to remedy those items. Essentially, things that are meant to function must, in fact, function as they were intended.
The home inspector has been hired to do one thing, thoroughly assess the entire home for a buyer so that they completely understand the condition of the home that they're buying. Every single item, big or small, not working in the capacity for which it was designed will be itemized on the list. Very often, even cosmetic items are, at the very least, noted on the list just so the buyer understands that there are cracked tiles or stains or whatever the anomaly may be.
So, to help avoid any surprises and added stress down the road here are a few tips for home sellers to get through the inspection period and to the closing table:
- Prior to signing the sales contract a seller should fully understand their financial and contractual responsibility for remedying defects discovered in an inspection.
- When in doubt, disclose. It doesn't matter how long ago it happened be it a fire, flood, a roof leak – disclose everything.
- Home inspections may have changed since you last purchased or sold a home. Inspectors now use specialized equipment such as thermal imaging and air quality testing to find nearly invisible defects such as faulty wiring, moisture intrusion and mold.
- Whatever the defect is, it doesn't matter "if it was like that when you bought it". It will be a defect on an inspection report.
- Love the one you're with. Warts and all, do your best to work out the transaction at hand. If the buyer walks, the items from the home inspection report may have to be disclosed to the next buyer. The inevitable repair is only going to be delayed and potentially interfere with the next transaction and may even result in a lower selling price down the road.
- Don't get upset about a lengthy list of repairs. The home inspector is doing their job and the buyer is getting what they pay for, a thorough inspection.


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On Friday morning, some few hundred residents from the West Bank village of Al Mughayir and the surrounding area gathered on a hilltop northwest of Ramallah in a show of determination to resist the attempts of a settler family to occupy the land. The event followed a
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a week earlier, in which the IDF fired live rounds, rubber bullets, and tear gas at the demonstrators, injuring twelve of them.
The day began with music and a slow gathering of people and flags on the hilltop. Children sifted through a pile of teargas canisters that had been fired at them last week, as IDF personnel looked on from a distance. The settler family was absent, having reportedly moved some days before to a location near an army outpost two kilometers away.
The demonstration came on the heels of the Israeli government's approval of a new settlement to house settlers evicted from the illegal Amona outpost. It's the first time in 20 years Israel officially announces its intention to establish a new settlement, symtom of a political climate in favour of settlement expansion. Since the beginning of the year, the Israeli government approved thousands of housing units in existing settlements, as well as a law to legalise existing outposts - illegal under Israeli as well as international law - built on private Palestinian land. At the end of March, Israel also introduced a new settlement policy supposedly aimed at containing settlements, but that was criticised by Israeli watchdog Peace Now as an attempt "to fool the international community".
Abdallah Nassan, a resident of Al Mughayir, said the people of the surrounding area knew all too well the dangers that a single settler family with a few chickens and sheep posed to them. He explained how such families had moved into other areas nearby: "They live for a month or two and after that you see all the caravans coming by and it becomes a settlement." Once this happens, he says, the IDF establishes security perimeters for the settlers and restricts the movement of Palestinians through the land.
The people of Al Mughayir cannot afford for this to happen. Much of the land they own has already been rezoned for military purposes, meaning they are no longer allowed to farm or develop it. Nassan owns 200 acres in the valley below and yet, since it was rezoned for military usage, he "can't even put a tent on it." B'Tselem
that 17.6% of the West Bank has now been classified as military zone, while 36.6% is now under full control of settlers and their regional councils (much of which overlaps with the military zone).
Nassan says that, because so many people have been denied the use of their land, many of them have been forced into subsistence, living off vegetable patches in the villages. Many others have taken low-paying jobs within the Palestinian Authority, which have become available on the back of an influx of international donations. "Everyone is now on the paycheck of the Palestinian Authority," Nassan says. "So where is the economics?" A new settlement poses more than just a threat to property rights, but also to possible future economic prosperity.
A settler's chances of being able to use and profit from the land – even if it is land owned by a Palestinian – is starkly different. B'Tselem has
on the ways in which the Israeli government directly and indirectly encourages settlement expansion in the West Bank, including a variety of financial incentives for building homes and operating businesses, along with the provision of high quality infrastructure and services.
Nassan sums up the uneven playing field: "I don't mind if a Jewish person lives next door to me, as long as they go through the same moves that I go through – buy land and pay taxes… If he is allowed to come in my village and live next door to me, I feel I should be able to go to Tel Aviv and buy a home on the beach – a condo."
The possibility of a settlement establishing itself in the vicinity of Al Mughayir is very important, then, because it represents the potential for many Palestinians to irreversibly lose their rights to their land – land they might be able to return to and use upon the cessation of the occupation. As the situation currently stands, they are unable to do anything with their land, but they do legally own it. The construction of a new settlement would change that.
Even for those who do not own land, the demonstration is necessary to ensure continued freedom of movement in the area they live in. "This is the only breathing room for all the villages around us," explains Nassan. If a settlement were established, new security perimeters, checkpoints and road closures would place even more restrictions on the freedom of movement for those living in the surrounding villages.
The importance of this motivation became clearer as the morning wore on and hundreds more demonstrators arrived on the hilltop. A midday common prayer was held, followed by speeches from locals and representatives from the Palestinian Authority.
It was noticeable that the children, many of them as young as nine or ten, were particularly fervent in their demonstrations. When asked whether they were aware of exactly what they were demonstrating for, Nassan said: "They know because they watch TV – they see people swimming, they have access to playgrounds… and they don't have access to any of that. They want to be free more than us."
The lives that the children of the village are living under occupation is markedly different from the fond memories Nassan holds of his own childhood. "We used to live a simple life in tents and caves in this area," he said. "We used to walk to school in the village." This might not be possible now, however Friday's demonstration represents a determination to prevent anything from happening that would kill the possibility of things returning that way in the future.
In celebration of the settlers moving on, a Bedouin tribe invited all of the demonstrators to a meal on a nearby ridge. Nassan was less certain than most that the settlers had moved on for good. Even so, the day was a success in that it reaffirmed the determination of the people of Al Mughayir and their neighbours to not relinquish their rights to the land. The freedom to move through the landscape and congregate for a meal was itself a manifestation of the demonstration's success. At least for now, the settlers are gone and the hope of returning to the land in the future remains intact.
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By: Ted Hearn, Multichannel News
Former FCC chairman Kevin Martin gave up power Tuesday but not before dashing off letters, releasing reports and issuing fines aimed at his favorite target: the cable TV industry.
Leave it to Kevin to think he could get a cheap cable-bashing headline or two out of the varsity media during a slow news period like the Obama inauguration.
In one of his letters-sent Jan. 19 to a few Capitol Hill lawmakers-Martin took umbrage at a slight contained in last month's House investigative report into his management skills while running the FCC the past four years.
The report, issued by staff of former House Energy and Commerce Committee chairman John Dingell, concluded in one part that an internal FCC document was so "well-written" it could not have been the product of someone on Martin's staff.
"Any implication that `well-written' decisions must originate outside the [FCC] is an insult to the [FCC's] dedicated professionals," Martin complained.
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He made two mistakes in this phrase: "If a bomb was detonated in San Francisco or a earthquake occurred in Los Angeles ..."
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Very good book series, with interesting bits ranging from theology to science fiction to I forget what else, read them a long time ago... Some have hailed it as the twisted free-thinking response to The Chronicles of Narnia.
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I liked the first two. (Cody ie. The Architect still needs to loan me the last one... ) I liked how it had this totally different world, but still managed to makes some very good statements about our world. I also like the Aesahataer. (I don't know how to make the ae thing, does anyone know?) The very idea of killing God just seems kind of interesting to me, although I don't know if that will really happen, I haven't finished the series.
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Hi there,
I read that stress increases cortisol production and this in turn it inhibits B and T cell activation in vitro. B/T-cells produce antibodies don't they so how is it that has any sort of affect on wound healing? I looked at a study where IL-1a was decreased in those who were stressed and healing a wound thus just wondering what the role of the T/B cells are? isn't IL-1a produced by macrophages/neutrophils?
Antibodies have usually no real role in wound healing, since the actual healing does not have anything to do with antibodies or B/T cells, and in case of an infected wound it is usually dealt with neutrophils and to a lesser extent with macrophages. So inhibition of B and T cell function might have an effect only if there's a prolonged infection that the phagocytes cannot get rid of. And even then the effect of cortisol is likely to be very small.
As far as I know, the reported effects of cortisol on wound healing do not involve B and T cells, and have more to do with reduced effect of neutrophil-associated cytokine functions. Also, apparently only few groups have noticed this phenomenom, so I'm not sure if the effect is that profound anyway.
Cortisol (and stress in general) has multiple functions in the body, so isolating one single cause for possible slower wound healing is probably very difficult in the first place.


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I promised to post this letter here, so we might look at it from a VSD perspective.
We don't know Mills. Although he is listed as having posted 8 times recently, I was unable to find any of his posts, which doesn't mean anything. But we have found in the past when new people post using the language Mill's uses, they turn out to be Trolls most of the time.
As administator of the site, I am able to get a lot more information about posters than the moderators or registered users. This doesn't mean much more than that I have access to more information about them and their server and email.
The best way for a new poster to become acquainted with the rest of us, is to post a number of times, being very careful not to post something that looks like a Troll post. (Let me know if you need an example of this... got lots of them)
Once the group becomes comfortable about the new poster, he/she can start acting like the rest of us. This will mean putting a foot in our mouth once in awhile. Generally, we are a forgiving lot, so although feathers get rumpled, it isn't for long.
So, with this brief background, lets look at what has happened with this thread.


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Outdoor Wedding in Orange
Exchange your vows surrounded by a fabulous view, your favorite friends, and beloved relatives. You can have it all at an outdoor wedding. As with any special event, the key to making it work is in the planning.
An orange-and-green palette sets a dramatic tone for this outdoor wedding. "I think color is really important," wedding consultant Sasha Souza says. "Weddings these days are no longer all white. They tend to have more flavor."
The natural beauty of an outdoor wedding is alluring. Imagine a gentle breeze teasing your veil, a gorgeous sunset timed to your vows, and guests dancing the night away under the stars.
The opposite could also be the case -- gusts of wind blowing away your place cards, blazing heat, or an uninvited thunderstorm crashing your party. But with careful planning, your big day can be as lovely as you imagine it.
"Season and weather are number one" priorities, wedding consultant Sasha Souza says about an outdoor ceremony. "You don't want to have an outdoor wedding during the rainy season, and keep sweltering weather in mind."
You may have issues with pests -- bees and mosquitoes -- too. And whatever you do, don't seat guests so they face directly into the sun.
Since you can't control the weather, "absolutely, have a backup plan," Souza says. Renting or purchasing tents is an easy, though expensive, option.
The terrain is important, too. Remember that high heels can sink into wet grass and sand, and that some guests might not be dressed appropriately (or be physically fit enough) to hike to a forest clearing or across the sand to an ocean-front venue.
City parks, the grounds of an estate, poolside at a hotel, or the roof of a building with a fabulous view may be easier for everyone to maneuver, and may also have better access for such things as chair delivery, gift tables, and restrooms.
No matter where you conduct your outdoor wedding, you'll have to arrange for nearly everything to be hauled in. "Even if it's private property, all furniture must be brought to the site," Souza says.
Besides the obvious -- tables and chairs, for example -- consider heat sources (if the temperature might drop as you kick up your heels) and portable restrooms. You may also need to rent a large trash receptacle and an electric generator. And be sure to hire a caterer who is familiar with setting up an outdoor kitchen.
Finally, don't forget about the dark. You might even want to consider hiring a lighting expert. "You need lighting not only for safety, but for ambience," Souza says. Lighting possibilities include placing candles near the food so guests can see what they're eating, hanging lanterns around the dance floor, and stringing lights to lead the way to the restroom.
It's the little details that make everything run smoothly. If parking is limited, for example, hire a valet service or arrange for a shuttle bus to transport guests to the site.
For the bride and groom who say "I do" in a public place, Souza suggests having a friend greet your guests to weed out party crashers or curious onlookers.
What is Souza's final piece of advice for a bride who's planning an outdoor wedding? "Hire professional vendors for a professional job," she says.
And check into whether you need a permit for any outdoor location. The last thing you want is to be kicked out of your wedding!
Creating a focal point is one challenge many brides face when planning an outdoor wedding.
"I like to use the setting to create the ceremony, whatever that natural environment might be. That's why people are outside." Souza says. "As beautiful as this property is, it just craved something dramatic."
Souza made a striking backdrop for the ceremony by covering an iron gate leading to the stables with bands of orange roses that form the bride's and groom's initials. An array of orchids -- including miniature green cymbidium florets strung on fishing line -- dress up the top of the brick pillars.
An orange silk runner and copper troughs filled with miniature and standard cymbidium orchids add more color.
After the ceremony, guests moved to the front of the house for cocktail hour -- complete with fruity martinis and shrimp appetizers served from a stunning table made of ice. Dinner then was served at colorful tables surrounding a lap pool.
Table Tips
"Whatever you do, make sure your decorations don't block the view," consultant Sasha Souza says. (See more centerpiece and table decorating ideas on the next page.)
A Colorful Reception
Orange Japanese lanterns greeted guests at this outdoor reception site, the Tamber Bay Estate in California's Napa Valley. Floral balls and paper lanterns were hung from the leafy branches overhead.
Orange tulips, orange dahlias, orange 'King's Pride' roses, green cymbidium orchids, and lime-green button chrysanthemums decorate the tables.
Place Cards
Anchor a place card by threading it with ribbon and tying it to the back of a guest's chair.
Menu Card
Slip the menu into a folded napkin, so it won't blow away.
Flower Arranging Tips
Making striking flower arrangements is easy with the right materials.
For clear vases like the ones shown here, fill with presoaked water-absorbing crystals (allow the crystals to sit in water according to the manufacturer's instructions). This will give the vase that "crushed-ice" look. Add flowers, then fill the container with water.
For opaque containers, use water-soaked florist's foam (also known as "oasis"). Cut a piece of foam slightly larger than the container, leaving about 1/2 to 1 inch of foam sticking out of the top of the container. Slice off the foam's edges to create a more rounded top. Cut flowers to the desired length (here, just a few inches long for most arrangements), and push the stems into the foam. Gently fill the vase with water.
Ice Table
This 5-foot-tall table of ice left was sculpted before the wedding by a professional and delivered to the site an hour before the guests arrived. "Sculptures make a huge statement," says Jeff Foley of Clear Memories.
To prolong the life of an ice sculpture, keep it out of the sun and wind. Drainage tubes and trays or buckets should be set up to collect runoff.
Wheatgrass Table
Nature inspired the wheatgrass-covered table displaying table cards. Screw plastic garden edging to the table edge and use spray glue to adhere moss sheets (available at floral supply stores) to the tabletop.
Plant the tabletop with wheatgrass and adorn with flowers. The centerpiece floral ball is adorned with green cymbidium orchids. (Be sure to start this project a few weeks early so the grass is at the desired height for your wedding!)
Vase Food Display
An outdoor venue is the perfect place to celebrate with fresh fruits and vegetables. Make-ahead tips turn this flavor-rich reception menu into a doable feast.
Add some fun to the table with clear vases filled with snacks. Cheese straws, mixed nuts, jelly beans, and vegetables are just a few possibilities.
Jumbo Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp appetizers become little conversation pieces when they are cleverly presented in shot glasses sitting atop an ice sculpture. A bit of crushed ice, a dab of cocktail sauce, and a colorful garnish finalize the effect.
Fruity Martinis
These martinis bring colorful, outdoor-fresh taste to your drink selection. Sugar-coat the glass rims to complement the taste of pomegranate martinis, or try versions flavored with orange and apple juice.
Traditionally garlicky aioli gets a zesty twist of lemon in a crabmeat cocktail. Black or red caviar and pairs of spiky chive stems garnish Crab Cocktail with Lemon Aioli.
California Heirloom Insalata
Tomatoes of all sizes and colors make a vibrant side dish perfect for alfresco celebrating. Fresh mozzarella chunks, called bocconcini, temper the basil seasoning.
Pork tenderloin is easy to serve at a large party. It gets a measure of festivity from a sweet fruit chutney.


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I hope everyone had a good weekend and is all rested and ready to view the spectacle that is our markets once again.
After ramping nonstop Sunday evening and Monday, the dollar did a moonshot this morning and equities are now back to about level from the close on Friday. Here's a snapshot of that activity in the DOW and S&P:
And here's a chart of the action in the dollar. On the left is the 5 minute version, on the right is the daily version. It does appear that the next leg higher in the dollar has begun, but we need to see it break above the flag it's in and we'll have to watch the relationship with equities this time.
Citigroup announced a loss of $7.6 billion in the 4th quarter alone, of course due to paying back the TARP, in other words the people:
Jan. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc., the U.S. bank that is 27 percent owned by the Treasury Department, ended a three- quarter profit streak with a $7.6 billion loss on costs to exit the government's bailout program.
The fourth-quarter loss of 33 cents a share was narrower than the record loss of $17.3 billion, or $3.40 a share, a year earlier, New York-based Citigroup said today in a statement. The company was expected to lose 30 cents a share, the average estimate of 18 analysts surveyed by Bloomberg.
Chief Executive Officer Vikram Pandit had to book an $8 billion pretax charge when he repaid $20 billion of bailout funds in December to avoid being left behind by rival banks that exited the Troubled Asset Relief Program. Taxpayers still own 7.7 billion Citigroup shares, and Pandit failed to restore the bank to profitability in his second full year in the top job.
Yet another fine holding the American taxpayers were saddled with. Nothing to see here, just continue to mark to fantasy, all will be well.
In other news, Kraft Foods agreed to up the bid and bought Cadbury for "only" $19.7 billion. Boy, what a bargain. Look for $25 chocolate bars soon. Not to worry for the bankers who put this deal together, they can afford it. But here's a tip… don't leave one sitting on that Ferrari leather in the hot sun, once the chocolate works it's way into that hand stitching, you'll never get it out! Trust me, I know.
But $25 candy bars is not all you have to worry about, oh no. Wasn't it just last week that we raised the debt ceiling by over a quarter TRILLION dollars ($290B)? Thought so. Well, we all knew that little drop in the bucket wouldn't last long, and it didn't. We're already pressing back up against it:
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The country's legal debt limit will need to be raised again -- and soon. The Senate on Wednesday will debate just how high.
The proposed increase is likely to be north of $1 trillion and could be as high as $1.8 trillion. The goal is to boost the limit enough so that the issue need not be revisited before next year, and in any case not before the November mid-term elections.
The debate follows on the heels of an 11th hour short-term increase passed by the Senate on Christmas Eve. That vote raised the ceiling by $290 billion to $12.394 trillion -- enough to cover Treasury's borrowing needs through mid-February.
Democratic leaders could only get support for a short-term boost because a bipartisan group of Senate fiscal hawks have said they would not vote through a long-term increase until lawmakers adopt a "credible process" to curb the growth in U.S. debt.
Just what that "credible process" should be is going to be a major focus of the debate that begins Wednesday.
Again, not to worry, Congress is going to create a commission that would make recommendations to Congress on how to make a budget that works. Good luck with the central bankers running the show.
Japan Airlines filed for bankruptcy. This is what happens when an entire nation is hyper-saturated with debt. They are leading the world in debt saturation and JAL's bankruptcy is simply a symptom of that. Saturated government, saturated citizens, bankrupt companies. I guess Our Gang run by Summers missed that course at Haaarvaaard.
The Treasury International Capital flows (TIC) were released for October, coming in with a net negative $13.9 billion. The trade deficit in October was $33 billion, meaning that we consumed another $47 billion more than we paid for in that month alone.
TIC flows are very important to remain positive, this is clearly saying that foreigners are no longer willing to finance our shopping spree. And, being the suspicious cynic that I have become, all numbers regarding debt and financing from the Treasury Department are suspect in my book.
Oh, and in case you are wondering about the month of October and how short we were on the current account deficit, that number was $133 billion, again, a number that as bad as it is, is much worse in reality once off book accounting items and the build up of future liabilities are considered.
Technically the markets broke down from their rising wedge last Friday, but managed to hold above the 1,133 pivot so far. While technically the setup looks bearish, we know that our bond market is being artificially supported and more and more evidence of market tampering is coming to light, such as the inordinate amounts of future buying that shows up out of nowhere.
And I'm sitting here typing watching yet another miracle spike occur in the "market." This is why patience in waiting out the game and not jumping in front of it under these circumstances is clearly important.
Anyone believe that is mom and pop or even generic fund buying? Folks, that is not real, it is fully simulated for your shopping pleasure. Oh yeah, it'll have the shorts jumping on in no time, then everyone will simply be running with the pack…
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Grateful host: Hamels welcomes veterans to park
Phillies lefty greets 33 servicemen and servicewomen through 'Hamels Heroes' program
PHILADELPHIA -- As a San Diego native, Cole Hamels said he remembers how former Padres closer Trevor Hoffman used to consistently invite troops to games.
Drawing some inspiration from one of baseball's greatest relievers, Hamels has done more than his fair share of giving back to Americans who have served during his time in the Major Leagues. The most recent example came Saturday, when the left-handed starting pitcher had 33 veterans join him on the field at Citizens Bank Park before the Phillies' afternoon contest against the Reds.
"They're the people that are grinding, 24/7, and they don't really get the sort of recognition to be able to do what they do," Hamels said. "And the same for the families -- the families have to be without significant others, loved ones, for months, even years at a time."
Hamels' program, "Hamels Heroes," is a charity endeavor the three-time All-Star created with his wife, Heidi, to show appreciation for military members. On Saturday, Hamels' foundation partnered with the Philadelphia VA Medical Center to give many newly returning veterans what some called a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Hamels signed autographs and posed for pictures with servicemen and servicewomen, who got to watch the Phillies' batting practice from behind home plate.
Ryan Fogarty, an Air Force veteran who returned home from service to Voorhees, N.J., last October, was one of the veterans who had the opportunity to meet Hamels. Fogarty noted he is a longtime Phillies fan, and though he said he had already attended three games this season, he described Saturday's experience as one of the best of his life.
"Anyone who supports this country, supports the troops, definitely gets an A+ in my book," Fogarty said. "And for [Hamels] to take the time to do something like this, I love it."
In addition to meeting Hamels, the veterans were given camouflage "Hamels Heroes" T-shirts and were allowed to bring family and friends with them to the game.
"There's no depth to what you feel, it always feels great to be recognized," said Kat Parent, who previously served in the Marine Corps and now is part of the Army Reserve. "This is my first visit here, and it couldn't have gone better."
Hamels noted that even if he was not a professional baseball player, he would still give back to the troops in some capacity and tries to reach out to military members wherever he is.
Now in his eighth season in the Majors, Hamels has hosted veterans at Citizens Bank Park in the past, and he said it's something special to him in part because he has family members who have served in the military.
"With the family members that I have that were in the military, this is something that I enjoy," he said. "It makes you discuss and understand that there is a deeper meaning to being an American. Some people don't really recognize it, but it's kind of the way I was brought up."
Hamels will take the mound again Monday, when the Phillies open a three-game set in Miami. And though he will not play Saturday, he certainly made some fans.
"Now he's not just the guy you see on TV," said Joshua Caravajal, who returned home from Air Force service in January. "He's the guy who had us on the field, signed an autograph, took pictures. It's awesome."


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