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Orzo Shrimp Stew Recipe
Since Lisa Stinger and her husband really enjoy seafood, she doesn't skimp on shrimp in this recipe! "This mildly seasoned stew has other satisfying ingredients, too, like broccoli, tomatoes and pasta," she writes from Hamilton, New Jersey.
- 2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 5 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Bring broth to a boil in a Dutch oven. Add the broccoli, tomatoes and orzo. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the shrimp, salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and orzo is tender. Stir in basil and butter. Yield: 4 servings.
Originally published as Orzo Shrimp Stew in Light & Tasty
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Reviewed Jan. 19, 2012
This was wonderful! I followed the recipe exactly, with one small exception - instead of using plain canned diced tomatoes, I used the canned diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic. This was a big hit with the family. That being said, I would definitely double the recipe next time, because if you truly are serving four people, with decent size appetites, it may not be quite enough, and, I also like to have leftovers!
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2012
Excellent! The only small thing I did differently was, rather than using plain canned diced tomatoes, I used the basil, garlic & oregano canned, diced tomatoes. Other than that minor change in the type of canned tomatoes, I followed this exactly and would absolutely make again
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Fast, easy and delicious!!!
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Jesse Walker judges the cultural and media legacy of Jerry Falwell.
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...[and] constant pleas for the viewer's money. (For the benefit of my liberal readers: The latter resembled a PBS pledge drive, except you didn't collect your tote bag until you died.)
And this, Jesse, is the reason why you are one of my favorite Reason writers. Jacob Sullum and Kerry Howley might cover more "colorful" beats, but I love the way you turn a phrase. -
In the immortal words of a cartoon art critic commenting on the nude portrait of Montgomery Burns, "He's bad, but he'll die. So I like it.".
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Like earlier generations of conservative Christians, Falwell's audience was alienated from the modern world, especially the government and the mass media.
And wouldn't we have all been better off if they had stayed that way, instead of attempting to influence the government to force their morals on the rest of us? -
Hitchens has gotten a lot of face time out of Falwell's death. Unfortunately it seems to have taken a toll on him.
By late last night he was on MSNBC and he looked completely stoned, seriously. He was as eloquent as he usually is, but damn, that film is going to come back to haunt him. -
"Hitchens has gotten a lot of face time out of Falwell's death. Unfortunately it seems to have taken a toll on him.
By late last night he was on MSNBC and he looked completely stoned, seriously. He was as eloquent as he usually is, but damn, that film is going to come back to haunt him."
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Falwell's demise = one less field general on Eric Rudolph's side of the culture wars.
The problem with automatic condemnation of the messenger is that you tend to skew the message to mean what you want the object of your loathing to have said.
From a basic, black and white perspective, Falwell was right that "the pagans, and the abortionists, and the feminists, and the gays and the lesbians who are actively trying to make that an alternative lifestyle, the ACLU, People for the American Way, all of them who have tried to secularize America" contributed to the 9/11 attacks -- because the attacks were done by people who believed that all of those things are of the Devil, and who believed that they were on a mission from God to strike at the country which harbored them.
Rather than kneejerk over everything that someone you usually don't agree with might say, pay attention, and sometimes you learn something.
Falwell recognized a key reason that we were targeted. Whatever his idea of a solution might have been is irrelevant to the truth that he discovered. If you were hitting your head with a hammer, and he had told you that the reason your head hurts is because you hit it with a hammer, it doesn't matter how stupid his suggestion of turning it around so that the claw hits might be -- he had found the basic problem.
The Islamofascists hate us because our culture is stronger than their own. The reason that is it stronger is because we DO tolerate so many things, people and ideas which they condemn. This was the truth that Falwell hit on.
The Muslim extremists are left with three choices -- they can ignore us, they can change and become strong, or they can try to destroy us, thus to "prove" the superiority of their own cultures. -
Good article. Tolerance as Falwell's legacy however? That man did more to divide the world than any other religious leader of modern times. Our current administration is the typical flotsam thats get elected in wake of fundamentalist uprisings. Falwell hijacked mainstream christianity to use for secular and political purpose and turned it into a grotesque parody. Fascism puts on a 3 piece suit and parades itself as the politics of morality.
Everybody seems to have forgotten that Falwell was the main orchestrator of the demise of the charismatic christian movement that was led nominally by Jim Bakker. PTL ring any bells? Triumph of dogma over the holy spirit. Falwell was spiritually dead long ago. -
I thought your article was going to be intelligent and objective but unfortunately it was light-weight and awash in liberal rhetoric. It appears that the homosexual movement has taken a page from Falwell. Is that what you are advocating???


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Ready or not, you need to take stock of the people, services and information that will help you care for your loved one. The earlier you find support, the better. Read more...
"The needs of caregivers must be acknowledged by the country's public health officials and addressed in state and local caregiver-directed programs." Read more...
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20 Practical Tips for Finding the Best Residential Care for Your Relative
Presented below are 20 Practical Tips for finding the best residential care for your relative. These tips will help you focus your attention and your thoughts as you make your way through the process.
Residential Care Facilities include small six-bed Board and Care Homes as well as larger Assisted Living Facilities. The RCFEs are licensed by Community Care Licensing through the State Department of Social Services, and provide, for the most part, nonmedical assistance. Nonmedical assistance includes help with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, eating.); and "instrumental" activities of daily living (preparing meals, taking medications, etc.). Some care facilities include special units for people with dementia. Persons who qualify for Skilled Nursing Facilities typically require 24-hour nursing supervision and are confined to a bed for some portion of the day.
Understanding the general atmosphere of a facility and services that are important to your relative is essential. For example, it might be important for your parent to bring his/her pet to the care facility. This is not an unusual request, and some facilities will accommodate it. Some people require a wide selection of daily activities to choose from, while others might not have this need. Narrow your search based on what is most important to you and your family member.
You might want to ask how often the rates are increased; how much notice is given before an increase; and how it's determined when someone is to be advanced to the next level of care. Typically, there is a change in cost when the next level of care is needed. RCFEs are "private pay" only?which means they do not qualify for Medi-Cal coverage. Most SNFs, on the other hand, accept Medi-Cal for qualified individuals. Medicare only pays for a short-term nursing home stay for rehabilitation purposes. The average cost for a nursing home in California is approximately $4500 per month for a private room; some cost even more. Your family consultant can help with a referral to an elderlaw specialist to discuss planning Medi-Cal eligibility in case a nursing home is necessary in the future. (See FCA's Fact Sheet Legal Issues in Planning for Incapacity.)
Also provide staff with a written description of your relative's typical day. Write down your relative's daily schedule including sleep time, bathing schedule and preference for time of bath and meals. Also let staff know if your relative would prefer a male or female caregiver to provide personal care.
Research suggests that the first months may be the most difficult, but once your relative is situated and you have developed a relationship with his or her caregivers, you will experience a long over-due sense of relief. Keep in mind that often the care receiver does very well with the move. After all, their social and physical needs are being accommodated 'round-the-clock. You have the opportunity now to enjoy spending time with your relative in a new way, free of the 24-7 demands of caregiving.
For additional information on moving your relative we recommend reading, Moving a Relative with Memory Loss: A Family Caregiver's Guide, 2nd edition, by Laurie White and Beth Spencer. To purchase this booklet contact Whisp Publications at (707) 525-9633, or order on-line at www.whisppub.com. The cost is $12.00.
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A Caregiver's Story Making the Paid Family Leave Program Work for You
by Walt Yost
Like thousands of Californians faced with painful decisions trying to balance work with family, I am grateful for the state's Paid Family Leave program. It has enabled me to take regularly-scheduled time from my job over the past two years to help care for my aging parents in the Bay Area. And it has reduced the stress and anxiety that I, and all working caregivers, grapple with.
That said, I'd like to offer some advice and my personal experience on how best to take advantage of a program that initially frustrated me with bureaucratic hurdles but eventually proved to be a godsend.
First, it's important to remember that Paid Family Leave is fully funded by working Californians. It's your dollars, deducted through SDI from your paycheck, that make this program possible. The bottom line: you are entitled to this benefit.
California was the first state in the nation to create a comprehensive Paid Family Leave law and since 2004 over 400,000 Californians have benefited from the program. The law provides workers with a maximum of six weeks of partial pay each year while taking time off from work to bond with a newborn baby, newly adopted or foster child, or to care for a seriously ill parent, child, spouse or registered domestic partner.
Since the program began, nearly 90 percent of Paid Family Leave claims have been for bonding with a new child?with the remainder for family caregiving. That's according to a February 2007 report by the state Senate Office of Research.
In my situation, several years ago I was doing a not-very-effective job of balancing work with caregiving. Shortly after my father was diagnosed with dementia, I began using vacation, holidays, weekends and personal time-off to travel from my home in Sacramento to my parents' residence in Menlo Park, CA. However, as their needs increased, the sporadic care I was providing just wasn't working out for them or me.
Initially I approached my company's human resources office for help. Like most people, I was aware of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act but had only a vague knowledge of California's Paid Family Leave program. The human resources representative I talked with went out of her way to help me. She, too, was caring for aging and ailing family members and was very sympathetic.
I then approached my direct supervisor at work with a plan I thought would be the least disruptive to my job. Instead of taking time off every week, I'd take two days of family leave every other week in conjunction with a weekend. That gave me a four-day window to visit my parents?enough time to be of real assistance to them.
My advice is to approach your boss with a carefully thought-out caregiving plan or schedule they'll appreciate not having to come up with a plan on their own.
My next step was contacting California's Employment Development Department, which oversees the Paid Family Leave Insurance Program. Phone numbers to contact program representatives are provided in seven languages as well as for the hearing-impaired. Although I had filled out the proper forms, my situation (taking intermittent paid leave) necessitated talking to a live person. The recorded message said that due to the popularity of the program it might be a wait before I could talk to someone. Be persistent and don't give up.
As a stressed-out caregiver (aren't we all?) I didn't have much patience with bureaucratic red tape. But eventually I hooked up with a very helpful employee who guided me through it all and have had no problems since.
Once it's determined that you are eligible for the program, you'll need to fill out forms for every week you receive benefits. You'll then receive benefit checks in the mail. The maximum weekly benefit, as of 2007, is $882.
Remember you can receive benefits during leave that is taken all at one time or on an intermittent basis: hourly, daily or weekly.
And don't forget, as I did the first year in the program, that the compensation you receive is subject to federal income tax; it's not taken out of the checks mailed to you.
Now that I'm a veteran of the process I encourage other caregivers to avail themselves of this unique benefit. It's important to get the word out. The Senate Office of Research report concludes a significant need to provide the public with more information about the program persists.
While I'm fortunate to be in a situation where I can afford to participate in the program, the report suggests that the partial-wage replacement benefit may not provide enough financial assistance to many low-wage workers who simply can't afford the pay cut.
In addition, the report notes that a large number of rejected care claims are filed by people who need to care for siblings and grandparents. To address that need, State Senator Sheila Kuehl (D-Santa Monica) expanded the list of eligible family members a worker can care for, but that bill was vetoed by the Governor.
For more information on California's Paid Family Leave Insurance Program visit their website or call (877) 238-4373.
Caregivers at Risk: It's Time to Recognize This Public Health Issue
In a February of 2007 Journal of Public Health article titled, "Framing the Public Health of Caregiving," authors Ronda Talley and John E. Crews contend that "surprisingly little attention has been focused on framing caregiving from a public health standpoint. They argue?and we concur?that "Caregiving is an emerging public health concern that will personally affect virtually every individual. The needs of caregivers must be acknowledged by the country?s public health officials and addressed in state and local caregiver-directed programs."
We would add that in response to this public health concern, state and local policy makers must also establish caregiver support as a priority issue in legislative arenas. At the conclusion of this article, we offer a list of policy implications and recommendations for consideration.
The Burden of Caregiving Although family members commonly undertake care for an ill or elderly loved one willingly and find it to be a great source of personal satisfaction, caregivers need support services. A large and growing body of evidence confirms that providing care for a chronically ill person can have harmful physical, mental and emotional consequences for the caregiver.
Recent medical advances, shorter hospital stays, limited discharge planning, a shortage of homecare workers, and the expansion of home care technology have increased the caregiving responsibilities of families. Family caregivers are being asked to shoulder greater burdens for longer periods of time.
In addition to more complex care, conflicting demands of jobs and family, increasing economic pressure, and the physical and emotional demands of long-term caregiving can result in major health impacts on caregivers.
National estimates show that 44 million Americans over the age of 18 provide support to older people and adults with disabilities who live in the community. California has the highest number of family and informal caregivers of any state in the nation: an estimated four million Californians provide care for adult family members and friends. Caregivers in California provide nearly four billion unpaid hours of care at an estimated value of $45 billion (AARP Public Policy Institute).
Most family caregivers are women, and half are employed. Most are over 50 years of age. They provide care for many years: among California Caregiver Resource Center clients, the average duration is 3.8 years, with the range from less than a year to more than 60 years.
The value of this unpaid care is stunning, but it exacts a high, often hidden, cost. The impacts on the health of family caregivers?even those initially in good health?can be enormous.
Key findings Informal caregivers are at risk for many different physical and mental health challenges. They:
Policy implications
Policy recommendations We must:
Strengthening support for caregiving families is both cost-effective and compassionate public policy. We hope to spur the dialogue about this important health issue, and we encourage you to contact your legislators to take needed action on this public health crisis.
Kathleen Kelly, MPH Executive Director
Excerpted from FCA's California Issue Paper, Caregivers at Risk. If you'd like to receive future FCA Issue Papers by e-mail, please send us a message at email@example.com.
First Steps for New Caregivers
When you're starting out as a family caregiver, it's hard to know where to begin. Perhaps you've only recently realized that a loved one needs assistance, and is no longer as self-sufficient as he or she once was. Or perhaps there has been a sudden change in a loved one's health.
Now it's time to take action, and take stock of the people, services and information that will help you care for your loved one. The earlier you find support, the better.
Step 1 Start with a diagnosis. If your loved one is forgetful at times or has gone through a noticeable personality change, take him or her to a neurologist or diagnostic clinic. A thorough evaluation will rule out any reversible causes of dementia symptoms, such as depression, nutritional deficiencies, reactions to medication or infection. An early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, or another disease that causes cognitive impairment, has many benefits. First, treatment for Alzheimer's disease is most effective in the earlier stages and can buy more independence for your loved one. Second, knowing your loved one's diagnosis can help you plan ahead realistically. Learn as much as you can about your family member's condition. This information will confirm that you are not imagining things or exaggerating your loved one's behavior. Especially when you're dealing with dementia'learning about the diagnosis will help you keep in mind that it's the disease that is causing your loved one to gradually lose control over his or her behavior. Many books, videos and classes are available to inform you about what you can expect as your loved one's disease progresses.
Step 2 Talk with your loved one about his or her finances and health care wishes. If your relative is able to complete a Durable Power of Attorney for finances and health care, assist her or him in meeting with an elderlaw specialist to draw up these documents. This planning can help relieve your immediate anxiety and make you better prepared for the future. It can also start important discussions with your family members. If your loved one doesn't have the capacity to execute these documents, you will need further legal advice to learn about your options.
Step 3 At this stage, consider inviting family and close friends to come together and discuss your loved one's care. If possible, your loved one should be included in the meeting. List the tasks that are needed so they can be more easily divided up. Let everyone discuss their concerns, as well as how much and what kind of help each person can offer. As the primary caregiver, it's best for you to focus on accepting what assistance your friends and family are offering, even if it's not exactly what you had in mind. For more information see the FCA Fact Sheet called Holding a Family Meeting.
Step 4 Take advantage of community resources such as Meals on Wheels and adult day care programs. These resources are available so that you don't have to do everything yourself'and to give you a break. You can also see if there are caregiver classes and workshops offered in your community by calling FCA or your local Caregiver Resource Center or Area Agency on Aging. These education programs will help you feel more confident and make the time you spend caregiving easier for both you and your loved one.
Step 5 After all of this planning, don't forget what's most important: finding support for yourself. Caregivers often feel isolated as they take on more responsibility, and as their social lives move into the background. A support group is a good place to meet other family caregivers who have really "been there". You can attend support groups in your community, as well as through the Internet. Call FCA at (800) 445-8106 to learn about support groups, classes and other services for caregivers in your area, or visit www.caregiver.org.
Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers (ARCCs) Help California Families
The state of California has established ten Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers at university medical centers. They are dedicated to improving the quality of life of those affected with Alzheimer's disease and their families. The Centers provide:
The services are provided by multi-disciplinary teams which may include neurologists, psychiatrists, physician assistants, psychologists, nurse specialists, neuropsychologists and social workers. Patients continue to see their private physician for primary care.
Any individual with symptoms of memory loss, disorientation and confusion may contact one of the Centers for an evaluation. Patients may be self-referred or referred by a family member, private physician or community agency.
Most of the costs of the services and diagnostic tests are covered by insurance. Medicare, Medi-Cal and supplemental or private insurance are accepted. Unless prior arrangements for financial assistance are made with the Center, patients or their families are responsible for fees not covered by insurance.
To learn more, go to the Alzheimer's Research Centers website or call your local Caregiver Resource Center.
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Research Registry
Do you have a family member or friend with multiple sclerosis? Want to improve your ability to provide support and manage the challenges of this disease? A research study at the University of Illinois at Chicago is testing an educational program especially for you. For information call (312) 355-0252.
The UCSF Memory and Aging Center is currently seeking individuals with Alzheimer?s disease to participate in observational studies and clinical trials, many of which investigate novel treatments. Participants must be willing to come to UCSF for study visits. Treatment and examinations are free. For more information, please call (415) 476-0671.
The San Francisco Clinical Research Center is seeking volunteers for studies of new treatments for all stages of Alzheimer?s. We also conduct studies for Parkinson?s disease, diabetic neuropathy, insomnia, and migraine headache treatments. Participants will be compensated for time and travel expenses. For more information, please call (415) 673-4600.
An educator at SUNY-Buffalo is seeking participants for a national study of caregiver stress and the way personal strengths affect wellness in persons caring for someone with a chronic illness. Caregivers can help with the research by taking an online survey. It will take approximately 1.5 hours to complete. E-mail email@example.com or visit the survey website.
Reflect-1 research program at Stanford University is using an investigational drug that may help people with Alzheimer?s disease retain memory and quality of life longer. Participants must be 50-90 years of age and diagnosed with mild to moderate Alzheimer?s, and currently not taking medication for Alzheimer?s disease. For more information please call Bevin Powers at (650) 723-7845.
The University of Kansas School of Nursing is currently studying how caregivers take care of their own health. Studies are open to caregivers living with and caring for their spouse/partner after a first stoke or those diagnosed with Alzheimer?s disease or dementia. For more information, please call toll free: (866) 662-2111.
The UCLA Geriatric Psychiatry Program is conducting a 3-month clinical research study for the treatment of stressed and depressed caregivers of dementia patients. Participants will have a 50% chance of being given the study drug escitalopram (Lexapro) or placebo (an inactive substance). A complete psychiatric evaluation will be provided. Subjects will be paid for participation. Call (310) 794-4619 for more information or to see if you qualify.
For information and fees for listing your research study in Update and on the FCA website, contact Bonnie Lawrence at (800) 445-8106 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
We encourage you to discuss participation in clinical trials and research studies with your personal physician. Endorsement of studies by Family Caregiver Alliance is neither expressed nor implied.
Reader's Corner
Alzheimer's from the Inside Out, Richard Taylor (2007) Health Professions Press, Inc., Baltimore, MD, www.healthpropress.com. $18.95. Richard Taylor was a university professor when he was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease at age 58. This is an engrossing collection of essays written during the five years after his diagnosis. The often philosophical, whimsical, humorous and sometimes angry words reflect the struggles, fear and frustration as the author tries to understand the changes in his brain and in his relationships. Taylor clearly articulates his thoughts and concerns surrounding his identity, the erosion of his abilities, self-esteem and dignity, and the increasing disconnect between his own reality and the reality of others. His essays advocate for dignified treatment of Alzheimer's patients as persons and as adults. Buy from Amazon.com
The Caregiver Companion: A User-Friendly Guide to Providing At-Home Care, Janet Morris and Kim Williams (2007) Bet Tzedek Legal Services, Los Angeles, CA. www.bettzedek.org. $10.00. In a clear and easy-to-use format, this book focuses particularly on how to find and pay for home care services, organizing and improving the quality of home care, end-of-life decision-making, and legal and financial issues. Elder abuse and neglect, resolving family disputes or issues with home care providers, and laws and policies that can help caregivers are also covered. Key issues are illustrated by case studies. Download (.pdf)
Lessons Learned: Stroke Recovery From a Caregiver's Perspective, Berenice Kleiman (2007) Cleveland Clinic Press, www.clevelandclinicpress.org. $9.95. Caught unprepared when her husband suffered a massive stroke, Kleiman shares a great deal of practical advice and insight in this book. The author is a strong advocate for preparedness and for maximizing the outcome of stroke for victims of this life-changing event, so although her experience was very difficult, her ultimate message is positive and hopeful. Included: advice on ensuring the best care, navigating the medical and financial maze, direct care issues like diet, toileting and travel, and emotional issues. A glossary, list of internet resources, suggested readings and index are included. Buy from Amazon.com
Lessons on Aging from Three Nations, Volume II: The Art of Caring for Older Adults, Carmel, S; Morse, C; and Torres-Gil, F.M. (Editors) (2007) Baywood Publishing Company, Inc., www.baywood.com. $52.00. This book examines three countries?Israel, Australia, and the United States?and focuses on three central topics in regard to the aging population: caregiving, family care and the end of life. Despite differences in many areas (geography, political systems, history, culture) all are now dealing with issues and questions such as: What is the interface between family responsibility and state responsibility in caring for the elderly? What are the new demands on education and training for the care of older adults? What are the options for consumer-directed services in the home and the community? By dissecting the diverse responses of these three countries, the authors and editors of this book provide the reader with great insight on global aging and related services and policies. Buy from Amazon.com
Moving Mom & Dad! Donna Quinn Robbins and Sarah Morse (2003) Barklay Ross Books, Washington, DC, $16.95. Donna Quinn Robbins is founder and owner of a company serving seniors in transition. The authors have researched the many housing options available to seniors, from manufactured mobile homes to the wide variety of adult and retirement communities. They have visited hundreds of retirement communities, and the book focuses in part on what they found, the pros and cons, questions to ask, and potential pitfalls to avoid in selecting the right option for yourself or your loved one. Case studies and anecdotes illustrate points made. The book also focuses on alleviating the stress and anxiety that many seniors and their families experience when dealing with such a major life change. Buy from Amazon.com
Caregiving from the Heart: Tales of Inspiration, Ricki Intner and Roberta Cole (2006) Elders Academy Press, San Francisco, CA, www.eldersacademypress.org. $19.95. This lovely book is a collection of over 90 brief anecdotes drawn from the real lives of caregivers and care recipients. These true stories are not informational, but offer brief and resonant glimpses into lives of real people trying to cope. Diverse as the people who have lived them, the authors view these stories as models that show there is no one right way to give care, and that our strength is in our bonds with others. The stories are divided into 5 groups defined by role: role reversal, friends and family members, couples, long distance caregiving, and care recipients. The book ends, and each section begins, with a brief and thoughtful commentary by the authors. This volume will be sure to provide comfort and reassurance for caregivers, for whom guilt and uncertainty go with the territory. Buy from Amazon.com
Legislation to Watch
Congress spent much of recent months working on appropriations legislation, or determining funding for all federal programs, including the Lifespan Respite Care Act?this bill became law in December 2006. While the new law included $40 million for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 to create new Lifespan Respite programs at the state and local levels for family caregivers, the FY 2008 funding bills which emerged from the Senate and House Appropriations Committees failed to honor that obligation and contained no money for this respite program.
Fortunately, Representatives Michael Ferguson (R-NJ) and Jim Langevin (D-RI)?original sponsors of the Lifespan Respite Care Act won approval from the full House for an amendment to provide $10 million for Lifespan Respite in FY 2008. At press time, it was unknown whether the Senate would accept the House amendment.
A number of bills have been introduced to support wounded soldiers?and the family members who care for them?returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Senator Christopher Dodd introduced the Support for Injured Servicemembers Act (S. 1894) to extend the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to allow workers to take up to 26 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave compared to the current allowance of 12 weeks to care for their family members who have been seriously injured in combat.
Congress is also considering bills such as Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton's Heroes at Home Act (S. 1065) and the Dignified Treatment of Wounded Warriors Act (S. 1606/ H.R. 1538), introduced by Senator Carl Levin (D-MI) and Representative Ike Skelton (D-MO), both of which would provide training, education and outreach to those caring for family members in the Armed Forces with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Finally, Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) have introduced a bill (S. 2267) which would establish a National Resource Center on Family Caregiving; increase funding for the National Family Caregiver Support Program; and provide a tax credit to taxpayers who incur caregiving expenses for their parents or grandparents.
California Legislative Action Three caregiving bills in California passed the Legislature but were vetoed by the Governor. One bill, (S.B. 727), would have made Paid Family Leave accessible to more caregivers by including workers who care for a seriously ill grandparent, grandchild, parent-in-law, or sibling. Another bill (A.B. 537) would have provided job protection to workers who take time off to care for an ill sibling, adult child, grandparent, grandchild, or parent-in-law.
The third bill (S.B. 836) would have protected employees with family care responsibilities outside of work, including parenting duties or caring for an elderly parent, from discrimination by adding "familial status" to the list of prohibited bases for employment discrimination. In his veto messages, the Governor stated that these bills would expand and complicate California's employment laws, which are already confusing enough and give the perception that the state is "not friendly to business."
To learn more about legislation introduced at the state and federal levels, see FCA's online database of current legislation, and bills related to family caregiving introduced between 2004 and 2006. Archived bills can be searched by state or by the policy strategy used to support family caregivers, such as tax incentives, Medicaid policies, or respite assistance. .
To keep up-to-date on caregiving issues, subscribe to Caregiving PolicyDigest from FCA's National Center on Caregiving.
AARP Reports on Economic Value of Caregiving - The AARP Public Policy Institute released two reports with new state-by-state data on caregiving prevalence and its economic value. The papers, called "Valuing the Invaluable" by Mary Jo Gibson and Ari Houser, report that there are between 30 and 38 million family or other informal caregivers in the U.S., based on a compilation of different studies, and that this care was valued at about $350 billion in 2006. That economic value is more than the total expenditure for Medicare in 2005 ($342 billion) or the total spending for Medicaid, including federal and state contributions, in 2005 ($300 billion). At the state level, the economic value of caregiving ranges from 1.4 to 10 times Medicaid spending for long-term care (LTC).
National Center on Senior Transportation Consumer Website - The National Center on Senior Transportation (NCST) launched a new website that offers extensive transportation options and resources for older adults living in the community. The website provides the aging and human service community, transit providers, older adults and family caregivers with information and resources, including announcements, facts and tips, publications, special events and technical assistance.
EPA Fact Sheets for Older Adults and their Caregivers - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a series of fact sheets for older adults and their caregivers which address environmental health hazards they should be aware of. The newest in the series, "Age Healthier Breathe Easier," discusses environmental hazards that can trigger chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The other fact sheets discuss the risks of excessive heat events, waterborne contaminants and environmental hazards that can contribute to heart disease and stroke.
AoA Gateway - The U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) has created an online AoA Gateway that includes information about new provisions of the Older Americans Act (OAA), created by amendments to the Act in 2006. The Gateway includes a summary of new provisions in the Act, the statutory text for each new provision, frequently asked questions, and links to technical assistance resources.
Study on Link Between Caregiver Stress and Nursing Home Entry - A study for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, "Does High Caregiver Stress Lead to Nursing Home Entry?" by Brenda Spillman and Sharon Long of the Urban Institute, examined "how informal care, paid formal care, and stress or burden experienced by caregivers relates to nursing home placement." The study found that the more stress a family caregiver experienced, often caused by caregiving-related physical strain, financial hardship and recipient behavior problems, the more likely it was that a care recipient would end up going to a nursing home. Accordingly, the analysis provides support for initiatives to reduce caregiver stress as a strategy to avoid or defer nursing home entry and to underpin current efforts to return nursing home residents to community-based care.
"A Comparison of Working Versus Nonworking Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors" - An article published in the August 2007 issue of the Journal of Neuroscience Nursing (Volume 39, Number 4) compared characteristics of working and nonworking caregivers, including physical health, depression, fatigue, family functioning and family conflict, and examined how caregiving affects employment. The article, "A Comparison of Working Versus Nonworking Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors" by Jean Ko, Dawn Aycock and Patricia Clark, revealed that more than one in three (36%) caregivers reduced their work hours, resigned or retired from their jobs to care for a family member who had suffered from a stroke three to nine months prior. White caregivers were less likely than minority caregivers to be employed, while caregivers who were employed full-time tended to be younger and in better physical health, but at higher risk for depressive symptoms, than nonworking caregivers.
Audio Podcasts about Care Coordination and Transitions - As part of its Healthcare 411 series, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services produced two audio podcasts, one for consumers and one for providers, on quality issues during health care transitions. Both podcasts are interviews with AHRQ Director Carolyn M. Clancy, M.D., discussing patient transitions in care from one setting or clinician to another. The "Consumer Insider" podcast is 10 minutes and provides tips for patients and their families, and the "Provider Insider" podcast is 14 minutes and gives providers some ways to improve the problems with handoffs, including sending care reports to the patient's primary care provider and using non-medical terms with patients.
Conferences and Trainings
International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence (ICADI) February 20 - 23, 2008 St. Petersburg, Florida
National Council on Aging (NCOA) and American Society on Aging (ASA) Aging in America Conference March 27 - 30, 2008 Washington, DC
Bulletin Board
Legal Assistance for Seniors (LAS) serves Alameda County Senior Citizens who are 60 years of age or older. LAS provides free legal advice and representation on cases regarding SSI, Social Security, General Assistance, CAPI, Medi-Cal and Medicare, housing, elder abuse, guardianship, advance health care directives, citizenship, pensions, veteran?s issues and consumer issues. Seven attorneys and five legal advocates are on site at LAS to speak with individuals over the phone, at the office, or during a home visit for frail seniors. LAS is able to serve seniors in multiple languages. Call (510) 832-3040 or drop by the office at 464 Seventh Street in Oakland.
The Institute on Aging (IOA), located in San Francisco (and also serving Marin and the Peninsula) has a free information and advice line for anyone seeking senior services in the Bay Area. Information specialists assist callers with questions regarding health care, housing, social services, financial aid, Alzheimer's services, crisis assistance and more. The IOA offers advice on where to turn for help, what services are available, costs and alternatives. The IOA also offers several fee-for-service programs to help seniors live independently at home. Programs include a geriatric assessment service, adult day care and home care. Call (415) 750-4111 or (877) 750-4111 (toll free).
Seniors residing in the coastal communities of San Mateo County can join several free programs and services at Senior Coastsiders. The center offers free short-term case management with an on-site social worker, counseling, Meals-on-Wheels, daily lunches, friendly visitors and minor home repairs. Transportation to the center is available. Donations from program participants are welcome. Seniors can contact the center at (650) 726-9056.
Sunnyvale Community Services provides emergency assistance for temporary financial crises. Low-income families and seniors over the age of 60 who live in Sunnyvale qualify for this service. A low-income senior will have an annual income of $18,889 or less for a one-person household. Financial assistance can be provided for rent and utilities to prevent eviction or shut off. Emergency food can also be provided once a month. Call (408)738-4321 to learn more. You will be asked to provide proof that you reside in Sunnyvale and are low-income. Assistance cannot be provided on an ongoing basis.
Residents of Marin County who are homebound and cannot access a library can use the Library Beyond Walls. Patrons receive monthly in-home visits and select from an assortment of library materials?large-print books, tapes and CDs?which can be checked out for up to six weeks. To request this service contact Victoria Gonzalez at (415)499-7451 or download the card application . This service is for all of Marin County, except library patrons living within incorporated areas such as Mill Valley and San Rafael (these cities have libraries that provide a similar service). If you would like to volunteer, contact Ms. Gonzalez. Volunteers must have reliable transportation and be available to make monthly visits for a year.
People with disabilities living in Contra Costa County can receive free services from the Hawkins Center of Law and Services for the Disabled. Information regarding Social Security Disability (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and other benefits is available to people with life-long or acquired physical and mental disabilities. Information is also available for people receiving SSI or SSDI who would like to return to work or have concerns about overpayments. The center also has an HIV Legal Services Project which offers free legal assistance to residents living with HIV. Representation on Social Security Disability claims is available for a fee. Call (510) 232-6611.
Support Groups Find new friends, practical information and emotional support in these groups for caregivers.
Grupo de Apoyo/Spanish-speaking Caregiver Support Group
Sponsor: Family Caregiver Alliance Location: San Francisco Time: Segundo lunes de cada mes/Second Monday of the month 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Content: Grupo de apoyo en espa?ol para los que cuidan a un familiar mayor. Support group for Spanish-speaking caregivers who are caring for an elderly loved one. Contact: Lois Escobar, (415) 434-3388
RELAX and RENEW Caregiver Support Group
Sponsor: Family Caregiver Alliance and San Francisco Adult Day Support Location: San Francisco Time: First Wednesday of the month, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Content: A combination workout/support group for caregivers. The group begins with stretches and gentle exercises, and then takes some time for group members to talk and share their caregiving experiences. An ideal way to get support, improve your health and reduce stress. Contact: Lois Escobar, (415) 434-3388
Online Caregiver Support Groups
Sponsor: Family Caregiver Alliance Location: Your computer Time: Available 24-hours a day Content: Four free online support groups. l groups offer participants supportive environments n which to ask questions and share experiences, resources and ideas. Contact: To register for any of these groups visit Groups page on www.caregiver.org
LGBT Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
Sponsor: Family Caregiver Alliance Location: San Francisco Time: Third Saturday of each month, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Content: Support group for people taking care of a partner, spouse, other family member or friend with Alzheimer?s disease, other type of dementia. A safe place to discuss caregiver stress and issues, meet others who are in similar situations and learn and share information. Contact: Steven Dick, (415) 434-3388
NAMI of Santa Clara Support Groups
Sponsor: NAMI Location: Various locations Time: Second Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m. (General Meeting); Others vary. Content: Support groups for families and friends of people with mental illness. Monthly general meeting is open to the public. Support groups are also available in Spanish and Chinese. Hay grupos en espanol para la communidad Latina. Contact: NAMI Office, (408) 583-0001
Huntington's Disease Support Groups
Support groups in Bay Area locations for people with Huntington's disease, their families, partners, friends and other loved ones. Sponsored by FCA and the Huntington's Disease Society of America, Northern California Chapter.
Location: East Bay/Oakland (NEW) Time: Fourth Thursday of every month from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Contact: Bill Jones, (510) 684-5933
Location: Marin/Tiburon Time: Third Thursday of the month, 7:30 ? 9:00 p.m. Contact: Andrea Zanko, (415) 476-9320
Location: South Bay/Palo Alto Time: Second Tuesday of the month, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Contact: Andrea Kwan, (650) 725-6571, andreak (at) stanford dot edu or Lucille Towner, (650) 967-0679
Acquired Brain Injury Survivors Group
Sponsor: Marin Center for Independent Living Location: San Rafael Time: Every Tuesday from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Content: A support group for survivors of Acquired Brain Injury provides information, emotional support, and opportunity to practice social skills; facilitated by a neuropsychologist. Please call before attending. Contact: Larry Bencich, (415) 453-4069
Early Stage Alzheimer's Support Group (NEW)
Sponsor: Alzheimer's Association Location: San Francisco Time: Call for days and times of groups Content: Early stage group for individuals with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or a related disorder, who are aware of the diagnosis and comfortable discussing its impact on their lives in a group setting. Pre-group interview required. Contact: Judy Filippoff, (800) 272-3900
Early and Mid-Adulthood Partner Loss Group
Sponsor: Sutter VNA & Hospice Location: San Francisco Time: Tuesday evenings Content: Grief support group for adults between the ages of 18 and 60 whose partner or spouse has died. Please preregister. Contact: Gaylene Newquist, (415) 600-7511 or Aimee Tomczack, (415) 600-7677
General Caregiver Support Group
Location: Pacifica Time: Every other Saturday from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Content: Ongoing caregiver support group for individuals who are taking care of a partner, spouse, parent, other family member or friend. Contact: Ann Anderson, (650) 726-5929
Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Sponsor: San Carlos Elms Location: San Carlos Time: Second Tuesday, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Content: Support group for anyone taking care of a partner, spouse, relative or friend who has Alzheimer?s disease or other type of dementia. Contact: June Wider, (650) 595-1500
Lavender Seniors (LGBT Elders) Telephone Group
Sponsor: Senior Center Without Walls Location: At home, in a comfortable chair, with your telephone, by conference call Time: Third Tuesday of the month, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Content: This telephone-based support group is designed to help aging LGBT people stay connected with others and combat isolation. Contact: Jennifer Cancino-Munn, (877) 797-7299
Update Fall/Winter 2007 Volume 24, No. 3
Editor Bonnie Lawrence
Production & Graphics Megan Krause Melania Jusuf
Contributors Michelle Alcedo Kris Coffey Carly Coppola Amy Friedrich-Karnik Kathleen Kelly Beth Logan Laura Hautala Megan Krause Bonnie Lawrence Sima Schoen Lana Sheridan Walt Yost
Executive Director Kathleen A. Kelly
Board of Directors Kathy Murphy, President Jennifer Arthur, First Vice President Kathryn Lee, Second Vice President Greg Haley, Treasurer Janice Oringer, Secretary Claude Everhart Ping Hao Helen Sloss Luey William J. Lynch Jeffrey Moeller Margaret Wallhagen Sue Wong © Family Caregiver Alliance
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British Airways to return three GSS Boeing 747-8 freighters to Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings in April
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Atlas Air) (New York) has announced it intends to pursue new ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) placement opportunities for three 747-8 Freighter aircraft currently operated for British Airways plc by Atlas Air Worldwide's 49%-owned UK subsidiary, Global Supply Systems Limited (GSS).
The action follows notice from British Airways, a unit of International Consolidated Airlines Group, S.A., regarding British Airways' strategic decision to exit dedicated cargo-freighter service and to return the aircraft to GSS in April 2014 pursuant to the terms of the existing ACMI agreement between the parties.
Effective with the termination of the agreement, the three 747-8Fs will be redelivered to the company by GSS. Through GSS, the company also will receive contractual early termination fees from British Airways.
Meanwhile Qatar Airways (Doha) will operate five Boeing 777F freighter flights between Hong Kong and London for IAG Cargo (British Airways) starting on May 1. IAG Cargo issued this statement:
IAG Cargo has announced it has signed a long-term commercial agreement with Qatar Airways to purchase capacity on Qatar Airways-operated air cargo freighters, effective from May 1, 2014.
Qatar Airways will operate five Boeing 777F flights a week between Hong Kong and London on behalf of IAG Cargo, providing continuity of service for IAG Cargo customers.
The agreement marks a transition for IAG Cargo and follows the company's decision to transfer freighter operations from its current provider, Global Supply Systems.
IAG Cargo connects 350 destinations worldwide, serving the world's economic hubs with cargo-friendly wide-bodied planes. Through its Constant Climate network, it has one of the largest networks globally for handling temperature-sensitive air cargo.
Qatar Airways is already a partner with IAG through the oneworld global alliance which it joined in October 2013. The airline is taking delivery of a further three Boeing 777F aircraft during 2014.
Top Copyright Photo: Rainer Bexten/AirlinersGallery.com. This decision will end British Airways World Cargo and Global Supply Systems. GSS operated Boeing 747-87UF G-GSSD (msn 37562) in British Airways World Cargo colors departs graceful from Cologne/Bonn.
British Airways World Cargo (GSS):
Bottom Copyright Photo: Ton Jochems/AirlinersGallery.com. Boeing 777-FDZ A7-BFA (msn 36098) of Qatar Airways Cargo taxies at Amsterdam.
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings acquires three Boeing 777 freighters for Titan Aviation
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (New York), the parent of Atlas Air (New York), has confirmed completion of previously announced agreements to acquire three Boeing 777 Freighters for its dry-leasing subsidiary, Titan Aviation. The 2011-vintage aircraft were acquired from affiliates of Guggenheim Aviation Partners, LLC and are currently on long-term lease to a European express carrier.
The group now has six Boeing 777s in its fleet.
FedEx misses second quarter Wall Street estimates but still reports net income of $500 million, up 14%
FedEx Corporation (FedEx Express) (Memphis) today reported earnings of $1.57 per diluted share for the second quarter ended November 30, compared to $1.39 per share last year. Last year's second quarter results were impacted by $0.11 per diluted share due to the effects of Superstorm Sandy.
"FedEx posted solid second-quarter earnings, reflecting improved performance at FedEx Express, as the profit improvement plan introduced more than a year ago continues to gain momentum," said Frederick W. Smith, FedEx Corp. chairman, president and chief executive officer. "The power of our broad global portfolio continues to drive our growth and I am confident we are well on our way to achieving the ambitious goals we have set."
Second Quarter Results
FedEx Corp. reported the following consolidated results for the second quarter:
• Revenue of $11.4 billion, up 3% from $11.1 billion the previous year
• Operating income of $827 million, up 15% from $718 million last year
• Operating margin of 7.3%, up from 6.5% the previous year
• Net income of $500 million, up 14% from last year's $438 million
Operating income and margin increased primarily due to yield and cost management at FedEx Express. Results also benefited from the favorable comparison to last year's Sandy-impacted results, lower pension expense and a modest benefit from the voluntary employee severance program.
In October, FedEx Corporation announced the authorization of a new share repurchase program of up to 32 million shares of common stock, which augmented the 7.4 million shares then remaining under the previously authorized repurchase program. During the second quarter, the company repurchased 7.2 million shares of FedEx common stock, increasing the fiscal 2014 year-to-date purchase total to 10.0 million shares. The second quarter share repurchases had no effect on the quarter's earnings per share, but are expected to improve full year earnings by $0.04 per share.
FedEx is increasing its forecast of full-year earnings per share growth to 8% to 14% above last year's adjusted results, compared to its previous growth range of 7% to 13%. This outlook reflects share repurchases made to date but does not include any benefit from additional share repurchases. Share repurchases are expected to continue, but the timing will be at the company's discretion. The outlook also assumes the market outlook for fuel prices and continued moderate economic growth. The capital spending forecast for fiscal 2014 remains $4 billion.
"We remain on track to deliver a solid increase in earnings this fiscal year," said Alan B. Graf, Jr., FedEx Corp. executive vice president and chief financial officer. "FedEx Express reported significant year-over-year improvement in earnings during the quarter, aided by continued execution of our profit improvement programs and by ongoing cost reduction initiatives. We continue to look for additional ways to improve efficiencies and remain committed to increasing long-term shareowner value."
FedEx Express Segment
For the second quarter, the FedEx Express segment reported:
• Revenue of $6.84 billion, down slightly from last year's $6.86 billion
• Operating income of $326 million, up 42% from $230 million a year ago
• Operating margin of 4.8%, up from 3.4% the previous year
Revenue decreased slightly due to lower express freight revenue and lower fuel surcharges, mostly offset by increased base package yields. U.S. domestic revenue per package increased 2%, as higher rates and weight per package were partially offset by lower fuel surcharges. U.S. domestic average daily package volume decreased slightly.
FedEx International Priority® (IP) revenue per package increased 3% while average daily volume declined 5%. Within the IP category, average daily volume for the lower-yielding distribution services declined while IP average daily volume, excluding these distribution services, increased 1%. FedEx International Economy® average daily volume grew 10%.
Operating income and margin improved year over year due to higher base package yields, lower pension expense, and lower net expenses from ongoing cost reduction activities.
Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing/AirlinersGallery.com. A beautiful takeoff portrait of FedEx Express' Boeing 777-FS2 N852FD (msn 37723) after a stop at Anchorage, Alaska (click on the photo for the full-size view).
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LATAM swings to a net profit of $52 million in the third quarter
LATAM Airlines Group (LAN Airlines and TAM Linhas Aereas) (Santiago and Sao Paulo) swung to the black in the third quarter with a net profit of $52 million versus a loss of $49 million a year ago for the same period.
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Copyright Photo: Rodrigo Cozzato/AirlinersGallery/com. LAN Cargo's (LAN Airlines Chile) Boeing 777-F16 N778LA (msn 41518) departs from Viracopos Airport near Sao Paulo.
Lufthansa Cargo takes delivery of its first Boeing 777F freighter, will enter service on November 19 to New York
Lufthansa Cargo (Frankfurt) finally accepted its first Boeing 777F freighter, the pictured 777-FBT D-ALFA (msn 41674) on November 8. D-ALFA arrived at the Frankfurt base the following day. The new freighter will enter revenue cargo service on November 19 with nonstop service to New York (JFK).
Copyright Photo: Lufthansa Cargo.
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FedEx Corporation reports net income of $489 million in the fiscal 1Q, up 7%
FedEx Corporation (FedEx Express) (Memphis) reported earnings of $1.53 per diluted share for the first quarter ended August 31, compared to $1.45 per share last year.
"Growth in overall demand for our broad global portfolio of solutions drove our improved first quarter results," said Frederick W. Smith, FedEx Corp. chairman, president and chief executive officer. "FedEx Express remains focused on reducing costs while facing challenging global economic conditions. Meanwhile, FedEx Ground continues to generate strong profitability on growing customer demand for its services."
First Quarter Results
FedEx Corp. reported the following consolidated results for the first quarter:
• Revenue of $11.0 billion, up 2% from $10.8 billion the previous year
• Operating income of $795 million, up 7% from $742 million last year
• Operating margin of 7.2%, up from 6.9% the previous year
• Net income of $489 million, up 7% from last year's $459 million
Revenue and earnings increased during the quarter, driven by solid performance at each of the company's transportation segments. Results include significant headwinds from the net year-over-year impact from the timing lag that exists between when fuel prices change and indexed fuel surcharges automatically adjust, as well as one fewer operating day.
FedEx reaffirmed its forecast of full-year earnings per share growth of 7% to 13% from last year's adjusted results. This outlook assumes the market outlook for fuel prices, U.S. GDP growth of 2.1% and world GDP growth of 2.6%. The capital spending forecast for fiscal 2014 remains $4 billion.
"We remain confident in our full year earnings outlook despite tepid global economic growth," said Alan B. Graf, Jr., FedEx Corp. executive vice president and chief financial officer. "FedEx Express continued to execute on its profit improvement initiatives during our first quarter. We remain focused and are committed to FedEx Express achieving its $1.6 billion operating profit improvement target by the end of fiscal 2016."
2014 Rate Increases
FedEx Express will increase shipping rates by an average of 3.9% for U.S. domestic, U.S. export and U.S. import services effective January 6, 2014. The FedEx Ground and FedEx SmartPost pricing changes for 2014 will be announced later this year. FedEx Freight implemented a 4.5% general rate increase on July 1, 2013.
Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing/AirlinersGallery.com. Boeing 777-FS2 N852FD (msn 37723) approaches Anchorage International Airport for landing.
LATAM Airlines Group loses $330 million in the 2Q
LATAM Airlines Group (LAN Airlines and TAM Linhas Aereas) (Santago and Sao Paulo) reported it lost $330 million in the second quarter. The group was created last year with the merger of the two airlines. The group is struggling in Brazil with TAM due to a weakening Brazilian economy. TAM is cutting costs and reducing flights.
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LATAM Airlines Group Fleet Plans (excerpt from the report):
Top Copyright Photo: Rodrigo Cozzato/AirlinersGallery.com. Sporting new Sharklets, Airbus A320-214 PR-MYY (msn 5591) taxies at the Sao Paulo (Guarulhos) hub.
Bottom Copyright Photo: Alvaro Romero/ModoCharlie.com. Boeing 777-F6N N772LA (msn 37708) arrives at the Santiago hub.
Lufthansa Cargo needs your help to name its first new Boeing 777F freighter
Lufthansa Cargo (Frankfurt) in October will be welcoming its first new Boeing 777F freighter in Frankfurt. The cargo airline is asking for your help in naming the aircraft. The carrier is now conducting a contest to name the plane. According to the airline, "the winner will be present at the test flight of our first Boeing 777F in Frankfurt. Get involved and be creative! Perhaps our fleet will soon bear your name. Name the plane!"
Register here to submit your names: CLICK HERE
Copyright Photo: Lufthansa Cargo.
FedEx renews its contract with the United States Postal Service
FedEx Corporation (Memphis) has announced that its FedEx Express (Memphis) subsidiary has entered into a new express air transportation contract with the United States Postal Service. The current contract ends in September 2013, and the new contract will begin in October 2013.
Under this seven-year agreement, valued at approximately $10.5 billion, FedEx Express will provide airport-to-airport transportation of USPS Express Mail and Priority Mail within the United States.
Copyright Photo: Nick Dean/AirlinersGallery.com. Boeing 777-FS2 N884FD (msn 37137) gracefully climbs away from the Boeing factory at Paine Field near Everett, Washington.
TNT Express to cut 4,000 jobs and will focus on Europe
TNT Express (Hoofddorp), the parent of TNT Airways (Liege), announced today an extensive reorganization plan to go it alone after its takeover by UPS was rejected by the European Commission. The downsizing will result in a loss of 4,000 jobs as it will now concentrate on serving mainly its European routes. The struggling company needs to save approximately $286 million by 2015.
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Copyright Photo: Ole Simon. Some of the long-range aircraft are likely to be dropped from the fleet with this downsizing. Operated by Southern Air for TNT Airways, Boeing 777-FHT N778SA (msn 39286) prepares to touch down at Dubai International Airport.
Qatar Airways wants to be the second largest cargo airline in the world
Qatar Airways (Doha) is one of the fastest-growing passenger airlines in the world. This year the flag carrier will move into a new and larger Doha International Airport currently under construction. According to this report by The National, Qatar Airways also wants to be the second largest cargo airline in the world.
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Copyright Photo: Michael Stappen. Boeing 777-FDZ A7-BFB (msn 36100) lands at Amsterdam.
Atlas Air Worldwide dry-leasing subsidiary Titan Aviation acquires a Boeing 777 Freighter
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (New York) today announced the acquisition of a Boeing 777 Freighter by its dry-leasing subsidiary, Titan Aviation. The aircraft is currently on long-term lease to AeroLogic GmbH (Leipzig), a cargo airline based in Germany and a joint venture of DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo AG.
"With the purchase of this 777 freighter, we gain entry into an attractive aircraft type consistent with our strategy of investing in new technology that creates superior value for our customers," said William J. Flynn, President and Chief Executive Officer, Atlas Air Worldwide.
"This deal represents an important part of our plan to grow Titan's dry-leasing platform through selective investments in aircraft with existing leases that support leading operators in the airfreight industry. While Titan is principally a cargo aircraft dry lessor, its portfolio includes passenger narrow-body aircraft, engines and related equipment. It also provides customers expertise in asset management, passenger-to-freighter conversion, and other technical services."
Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale (NORD/LB), a leading aircraft financier based in Hanover, Germany, provided financing for the 2010 vintage aircraft.
AeroLogic GmbH was founded in September 2007 with headquarters in Schkeuditz/Leipzig, Germany. The AeroLogic fleet is composed of eight Boeing 777Fs.
Copyright Photo: Nick Dean. AeroLogic's Boeing 777-FZN D-AALC (msn 36003) is pictured at Everett (Paine Field) prior to its handover.
Boeing delivers the first 777 built at the increased rate
Boeing (Chicago) has delivered the first 777 built at the increased production rate of 8.3 per month, or 100 airplanes per year. The airplane, a 777 Freighter, was delivered to Korean Air (Seoul).
In the past 32 months, the 777 program has increased its production rate twice. The rate went from five to seven per month in 2011, and now to the all-time high of 8.3 per month.
1,072 777s have been delivered through the end of January and a total of 1,431 have been ordered from 66 customers around the globe.
Copyright Photo: Boeing. Boeing 777-FB5 HL8226 (msn 37640) was handed over to the carrier on February 25.
UPS to drop its bid to acquire TNT Express due to expected EC disapproval
United Parcel Service Inc (UPS) (UPS Airlines) (Atlanta and Louisville) will drop its bid to acquire TNT Express N.V. (Hoofddorp) because it now expects the European Commission (EC) to deny the acquisition.
On March 19, 2012, UPS announced its intention to acquire TNT Express for $6.7 billion. On September 5, 2012, UPS announced it expected to close the deal in early 2013 subject to EC approval.
UPS will pay TNT a termination fee in the amount of EUR 200 million.
TNT Airways (Liege) is a subsidiary of TNT Express. TNT is now expected to remain independent.
UPS issued the following statement:
United Parcel Service, Inc. announced today (January 14) the European Commission (EC) has informed UPS and TNT Express that it is working on a decision to prohibit the proposed acquisition of TNT Express.
UPS submitted an initial remedies proposal on November 29, 2012 and subsequently revised the proposal twice. UPS began the competitive review process with the EC in March 2012.
Scott Davis, UPS Chairman and CEO said, "We are extremely disappointed with the EC's position. We proposed significant and tangible remedies designed to address the EC's concerns with the transaction. The combined company would have been transformative for the logistics industry, bringing meaningful benefits to consumers and customers around the world, while supporting growth in Europe in particular."
Upon prohibition by the EC, the Offer Condition relating to EU Competition Clearance will not be fulfilled and UPS will pay TNT a termination fee in the amount of EUR 200 million and will withdraw the Offer.
Further announcements will be made once the European Commission has issued its formal decision. The decision is expected to be adopted formally in the coming weeks.
Top Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing. Boeing 747-44AF N572UP (msn 35669) climbs away from Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
Bottom Copyright Photo: Rainer Bexten. Southern Air's Boeing 777-FHT N778SA (msn 39286) arrives at the Liege, Belgium sorting facility.
FedEx's 2Q net income slips to $438 million, down 12% from last year's $497 million, orders four Boeing 767-300 freighters
FedEx Corporation (FedEx Express) (Memphis) today reported earnings of $1.39 per diluted share for the second quarter ended November 30, compared to $1.57 per share last year. Superstorm Sandy impacted the quarter's results by $0.11 per diluted share due to reduced shipment volumes and incremental operating costs.
Second Quarter Results:
FedEx Corp. reported the following consolidated results for the second quarter:
• Revenue of $11.1 billion, up 5% from $10.6 billion the previous year
• Operating income of $718 million, down 8% from $780 million last year
• Operating margin of 6.5%, down from 7.4% the previous year
• Net income of $438 million, down 12% from last year's $497 million
The results of the quarter also reflect, primarily at FedEx Express, the net year-over-year negative impact from the timing lag that exists between when fuel prices change and indexed fuel surcharges automatically adjust.
FedEx Express Segment:
For the second quarter, the FedEx Express segment reported:
• Revenue of $6.86 billion, up 4% from last year's $6.58 billion
• Operating income of $230 million, down 33% from $342 million a year ago
• Operating margin of 3.4%, down from 5.2% the previous year
Revenue increased primarily due to this year's business acquisitions and growth at FedEx Trade Networks, as core express revenue growth was constrained by global economic conditions and the impact of Superstorm Sandy.
U.S. domestic revenue per package grew 1% as higher rate per pound was partially offset by lower fuel surcharges. U.S. domestic average daily package volume declined 2%. FedEx international export average daily package volume grew 6% driven by increases in FedEx International Economy®(IE) from Europe and Asia and by increases in FedEx International Priority® (IP) from Asia. Higher growth in international deferred services continued, with IE volume growing 14%, while IP volume increased 3% during the quarter. International export revenue per package fell 4% due to the demand shift toward lower-yielding international services and lower fuel surcharges.
Operating income and margin were lower due to the demand shift toward lower-yielding international services, the negative year-over-year impact of net fuel changes, increased depreciation expense, the effects of Superstorm Sandy and higher pension costs. These were partially offset by the favorable impact of cost containment actions.
FedEx Express has entered into an agreement to purchase four additional 767-300 freighters as part of the company's continued fleet modernization efforts. This brings the total 767-300 orders to 50, with deliveries beginning in fiscal 2014. In concert with this commitment, two 777 freighter deliveries were deferred from fiscal 2015 to fiscal 2016 in order to better match capacity timing to global demand.
Copyright Photo: Brian McDonough. Boeing 777-FS2 N853FD (msn 37724) makes a fuel stop at Anchorage.
FedEx Corporation reports 1Q net income of $459 million, down 1%
FedEx Corporation (FedEx Express) (Memphis) reported earnings of $1.45 per diluted share for the fiscal first quarter ended August 31, compared to $1.46 per share last year.
FedEx Corporation reported the following consolidated results for the first quarter:
• Revenue of $10.79 billion, up 3% from $10.52 billion the previous year
• Operating income of $742 million, up 1% from $737 million last year
• Operating margin of 6.9%, down from 7.0% the previous year
• Net income of $459 million, down 1% from last year's $464 million
During the quarter, improved FedEx Freight results and the continued strong performance at FedEx Ground were more than offset by lower demand for priority services at FedEx Express.
Copyright Photo: Nick Dean.
Emirates SkyCargo starts new freighter service to Osaka and Seoul
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates Airline (Dubai), commenced a new freighter service from Dubai to Japan and Korea on September 7.
The new service will operate one flight per week and serve the growing demand for air freight to and from Kansai International Airport and Seoul Incheon International Airport. Flight EK 9891 – using a Boeing 777F freighter with a cargo capacity of more than 100 tons – will depart Dubai every Thursday at 22:30 and arrive at Kansai at 12:40 the following Friday, and depart Kansai at 14:40 and arrive at Inchon at 16:10 same day.
Flight EK 9892 from Incheon to Dubai will depart from Incheon at 18:15 every Friday and arrive at Dubai at 22:45 on the same day.
Copyright Photo: Andi Hiltl. Boeing 777-F1H A6-AFG (msn 35613) climbs away from the runway at Zurich.
FedEx Corporation completes the acquisition of French express transportation company, TATEX
FedEx Corporation (FedEx Express) (Memphis) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of TATEX, a leading French business-to-business express transportation company. This transaction represents the latest step in the company's strategy to sustainably grow in Europe.
The addition of the TATEX business to the FedEx network will deliver an excellent extension to the service portfolio of both companies and will provide customers with more comprehensive international and domestic service options. The acquisition will give FedEx access to a nationwide domestic ground network which carries 19 million shipments and produces approximately EUR 150 million in revenues annually. In return, TATEX customers will gain direct access to the global FedEx network.
FedEx has been steadily broadening its European network and today's announcement follows the recent acquisition of Opek, a Polish courier company with 1,200 employees and a network of 44 stations. In fiscal year 2012, FedEx opened 38 new stations across Europe, launched five Boeing 757-200 freighter flights on intra-European routes, and another Boeing 777F freighter (pictured) for long-haul routes—bringing the total number of Boeing 777Fs operating FedEx routes in and out of Europe to four.
FedEx entered the French market in 1985. Since then the company has been continuously expanding its range of international shipping services in the market and today employs over 3,000 team members in the country. In 2009, the company expanded its EMEA hub at Paris' Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport, making it the biggest FedEx Express hub outside the U.S.
Copyright Photo: Nick Dean. The pictured brand new Boeing 777-FS2 N864FD (msn 37735) at Everett (Payne Field) joined the FedEx fleet on May 15, 2012.
FedEx Express plans to acquire 19 additional Boeing 767-300F freighters and convert four 777 freighters
FedEx Express, a wholly owned subsidiary of FedEx Corporation (Memphis), today (June 29) agreed to purchase 19 additional Boeing 767-300F freighters from The Boeing Company to continue to improve the efficiency and technology of the FedEx air fleet.
As part of the agreement, Boeing has agreed to convert four Boeing 777 freighters — two in fiscal 2016 and two in fiscal 2017 — to 767 equivalent purchase value. FedEx Express currently operates 19 long-range 777 freighters and now is committed to purchase an additional 24 777s.
The 19 767s will be delivered from fiscal 2015 to 2019 and replace current McDonnell Douglas MD-10Fs and A310-200 freighters. The impact to capital spending in fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2014 is immaterial, and estimated fiscal 2013 capital spending remains at $3.9 billion. The 767s are substantially more fuel efficient and reliable than the aircraft they will replace.
The 767s will provide similar capacity as the MD-10s, with an approximate 30 percent increase in fuel efficiency and a reduction in unit operating costs of more than 20 percent. They also increase efficiency by sharing spare parts, tooling and flight simulators with the Boeing 757-200s which are part of the FedEx air fleet.
Today's action is in addition to a FedEx Express agreement with Boeing announced in December 2011 to purchase 27 new 767s for delivery between fiscal 2014 and 2018 and delay delivery of a number of 777s.
In June, FedEx announced the permanent retirement from service of 18 Airbus A310 aircraft and 26 related engines, as well as six McDonnell Douglas MD-10 aircraft and 17 related engines, bringing the total to 50 aircraft to be retired by the end of fiscal 2013.
Image: Boeing.
Boeing celebrates two years of 777 freighter operations
FedEx Express Boeing 777-FS2 N884FD (msn 37137) PAE (Nick Dean) (new delivery), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Boeing (Chicago, Seattle, Wichita and Charleston) is celebrating the second anniversary of the Boeing 777 freighter in service.
The growing fleet of 777 freighters has flown approximately 120,000 hours and boasts a daily utilization rate of 11.34 hours. Fleet schedule reliability is at 99.37 percent, which means the freighter has a near-perfect record of on-time takeoff and landings. Eighty-three have been ordered, and 39 freighters now are in service with nine airlines.
FedEx Express is the largest 777 freighter operator with a fleet of 11 currently in operation, and another airplane just delivered. An additional 13 777 freighters remain in Boeing's backlog for FedEx.
Copyright Photo: Nick Dean. Please click on the photo for additional information.
TNT Airways to lease three Boeing 777F freighters
TNT Global Express (TNT Airways) Boeing 747-4HA ERF OO-THA (msn 35232) AMS (Michael B. Ing), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
TNT Airways (Liege) will lease three new long-range Boeing 777F freighters from Guggenheim Aviation Partners. The new type is expected to enter service in July 2011.
Copyright Photo: Michael B. Ing. TNT Airways currently operates four Boeing 747-400F freighters.
FedEx orders two more Boeing 777F freighters
FedEx Express Boeing 777-FS2 N851FD (msn 37722) PAE (Nick Dean), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
FedEx Express (Memphis) has ordered two more Boeing 777F freighters.
Copyright Photo: Nick Dean. Departing in the early morning misty light at Everett (Paine Field) is new Boeing 777-FS2 N851FD (msn 37722).
China Southern Airlines first half profit increases to over $30 million
China Southern Airlines Cargo Boeing 777-F1B B-2072 (msn 37310) PAE (Nick Dean), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
China Southern Airlines (Guangzhou) reported a first half profit of $30.5 million.
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Copyright Photo: Nick Dean. Boeing 777-F1B B-2072 (msn 37310) climbs away from Everett (Paine Field).
LAN Airlines reports a 2Q net profit of $60.6 million
LAN Airlines Cargo (Chile) Boeing 777-F6N N772LA (msn 37708) AMS (Ton Jochems), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
LAN Airlines (Chile) (Santiago) reported net income of $60.6 million (US) for the second quarter compared to $4.2 million in the same period in 2009.
As previously reported, In July 2010, LAN signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the purchase of 50 Airbus A320 family aircraft to be delivered between 2012 and 2016. The new aircraft will operate regional and domestic flights within Latin America.
LAN also signed an agreement in July with Boeing to adjust the delivery of 2 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft to 2012. This modification to LAN's fleet plan will allow the company to receive a total of 5 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft in 2012. This is in addition to the anticipated delivery of 10 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner already announced in March 2010. As a result, LAN will be the first airline in the western hemisphere to take delivery of this new and modern aircraft.
Copyright Photo: Ton Jochems. This beautiful composure showcases LAN Cargo's Boeing 777-F6N N772LA (msn 37708) taxiing at Amsterdam.
China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines are pushing consolidation of their cargo subsidiaries
China Cargo Airlines Boeing 777-F6N B-2077 (msn 37713) PAE (Nick Dean) (2nd China Cargo 777F), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
China Eastern Airlines (Shanghai) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Shanghai Airlines (Shanghai) are now pushing for consolidation of their cargo subsidiaries according to this published report.
China Eastern's China Cargo Airlines and Shanghai Airlines' Shanghai Cargo Airlines would be merged if parent China Eastern can reach agreement with some of the external stockholders of both subsidiaries. China Eastern needs to consult with those shareholders to agree on any restructuring.
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Copyright Photo: Nick Dean. China Cargo Airlines' brand new Boeing 777-F6N B-2077 (msn 37713) departs from Everett (Paine Field).
Boeing delivers two Boeing 777F freighters to Southern Air
Thai Cargo Boeing 777F N775SA, originally uploaded by SteelDreams.
Boeing (Chicago, Seattle, Wichita and Charleston) has delivered two 777F freighters to Southern Air (2nd) (Southern Air Holdings, Inc.), the first 777s to join the Norwalk, Conn.-based cargo carrier's fleet.
The addition of these two airplanes makes Southern Air (Anchorage) the world's first aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) operator to feature the 777F freighter.
Southern Air has entered into an agreement to operate the two 777F freighters on behalf of Thai Airways International (Bangkok). Thai Airways will utilize the full capacity of the 777F freighters, becoming the first carrier in Southeast Asia to offer this capability to its freight customers.
Southern Air is a portfolio company of Oak Hill Capital Partners. In addition to the new Boeing 777 Freighters, Southern Air operates a fleet of 16 Boeing 747 Freighter airplanes.
Copyright Photo: SteelDreams. The second Boeing 777-FZB N775SA (msn 37987) is pictured at Everett in the new "generic" color scheme featuring Thai's web address. N775SA was handed over on March 3 and joins the previously delivered N774SA.
Southern Air (2nd) accepts its first Boeing 777F for operation for Thai Airways International
Southern Air 777, originally uploaded by Steve__N.
Southern Air (2nd) (Anchorage) on February 17 took delivery of its first modern Boeing 777F freighter. Boeing 777-FZB N774SA (msn 37986) was accepted in a white condition. The freighter flew to Victorville, CA for painting in this somewhat generic 2010 livery with Thai's web address. Southern Air is the world's first ACMI operator of the 777F.
Thai Airways International (Bangkok) has entered into a block space agreement with Southern Air to utilize the full capacity of the first two 777Fs. Thai Cargo and Southern Air will officially announce the freighter operation in March at Thai Cargo's facility at the Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok.
The second 777-FZB (N775SA, msn 37987) is also fully painted at Everett (Paine Field) and will be delivered on March 2.
Copyright Photo: Steve N. N774SA is pictured at the ANC base.


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This week, The IIA is hosting its annual Global Council meeting in Lima, Peru. Global Council is a truly extraordinary forum that enables delegates from IIA institutes around the world to gather and deliberate important strategic issues facing not only IIA Global, but the global internal audit profession itself. Last year's Global Council was held in New Delhi, India, and next year's meeting will be in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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