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GOCE was launched on 17 March 2009 into a Sun-synchronous, near-circular polar orbit by a Russian Rockot vehicle from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome – the only orbital launch site located within European territory.
The satellite was injected into orbit at an altitude of about 280 km, from where the satellite 'fell' gradually to its operational altitude of around 260 km.
This process took approximately 45 days, during which it was commissioned and the electrical propulsion system checked. The satellite travelled at a speed of about 8 km/s in order to remain in 'free-fall'.
Situated in the Archangel region of Russia at 62° 54' North and 40° 23' East, Plesetsk is Russia's most northerly rocket base, used to place mainly military satellites into polar orbits.
Surrounded by Taiga forest on the eastern banks of the Yemsta River, Plesetsk was founded as the world's first operational intercontinental ballistic missile base.
At the end of the 1950s, four launch complexes were built there for the famous Semyorka R-7 launcher that continues today as the Soyuz manned vehicle.
In the early 1960s Russia needed a launch site that could reach militarily useful polar orbits inaccessible from Russia's main site at Baikonur in Kazakhstan.
The job of selecting a site for a northern cosmodrome began at the beginning of 1962. At the end of that year, Plesetsk was selected and on 2 January 1963 Plesetsk was made a cosmodrome by Presidential decree.
Until 1983, the very existence of Plesetsk was a state secret, but after the end of the Cold War it was opened up for commercial launch services. Today, Soyuz, Cosmos-3M, Rockot and Tsyklon vehicles are flown from Plesetsk.


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Key Holding: An antitrust class action regarding cable channel bundling is dismissed for failure to plead injury to competition.
Potential Impact: Barring reconsideration en banc or by the Supreme Court, consumer advocates likely will need to seek congressional or FCC action on "a la carte" cable.
A proposed class action alleging an illegal tie between high-demand and low-demand channels by cable and satellite companies is dismissed without prejudice because the complaint failed to plead an injury to competition, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled March 30 (Brantley v. NBC Universal Inc., 9th Cir., No. 09-56785, 03/30/12).
Writing for the court, Judge Sandra S. Ikuta said, "Businesses may choose the manner in which they do business absent an injury to competition." She explained that an injury to competition includes tying arrangements, but only when the tie harms existing competitors, creates barriers to entry for new competitors in the tied market, or facilities horizontal collusion.
Ikuta added that a contrary rule adopting the plaintiffs' logic would have undermined the ability of musicians to sell a hit single only through purchase of an entire album or a writer to sell a short story only through a collection of short stories. Indeed, she said, an alternate ruling could have called into question cable channels because "such channels are themselves packages of separate television programs."
The June 3 ruling was withdrawn Oct. 31, and the court appointed a new judge--Barry G. Silverman--to replace Rymer, who had died in the interim.
Richard Brunell, the director of legal advocacy for the American Antitrust Institute, Boston, and the author of an amicus brief supporting rehearing, told BNA April 4 that he had been optimistic that the withdrawn opinion meant the panel would reconsider its prior ruling, but the new ruling was very similar.
Brunell said the ruling was correct to argue that the mere fact that there was harm to consumers does not mean there was injury to competition. Nonetheless, he explained, the complaint dealt with a traditionally suspect tying agreement and the entire industry was engaged in the practice.
He said that the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Leegin Creative Leather Products Inc. v. PSKS Inc., 551 U.S. 877, 75 U.S.L.W. 4643 (2007) said there could be a violation of the antitrust laws if there was an industry-wide adoption of resale price maintenance. The Ninth Circuit should have similar concerns in this tying case, which is also a vertical agreement raising antitrust concerns.
Brunell concluded that the opinion appeared to be "the reversal of the mantra that antitrust law is to protect consumers, not competitors."
Parents Television Council President Tim Winter, Los Angeles, who runs a Cable Choice campaign on the issue, told BNA April 4 that he had hoped the antitrust lawsuit would be successful because the cable industry had always been able to defeat legislative and regulatory efforts to require unbundling of channels.
Winter said that AT&T had attempted to offer a la carte channels to customers through its U-verse product, but it was "slammed on that and forced to sell in bundles" because programmers otherwise would not provide the company with channels.
He said that new entrants--particularly the small, privately-owned, family-friendly cable channel operators he worked with--could not obtain a fair price from cable companies that would allow them to enter the market because of the current system.
Winter added that a study found bundling costs consumers about $100 million a year.
Lara Pritchard, vice president of communications for Time Warner Cable, Northeast, told BNA that it would not comment on the ruling. Glenn D. Pomerantz, Munger Tolles & Olson LLP, Los Angeles, as well as the National Cable & Telecommunications Association did not respond to BNA's request for comment on the ruling.
The court explained that plaintiffs abandoned that approach after preliminary discovery efforts, which programmers and distributors--such as Time Warner and Echostar--said showed there was no evidence of foreclosure of competition in the programming market.
The parties stipulated that a third amended complaint would be allowed, but any dismissal would be with prejudice.
The district court and Ninth Circuit dismissed the claim.
Not all tying arrangements are illegal or harm competition, the court held. Only those ties that harm existing competitors, create barriers to entry for new competitors in the tied product market, or facilitate horizontal collusion are illegal.
Instead, the court said, the plaintiffs cited harms to consumers through reduced customer choice and increased prices, but "[b]oth effects are fully consistent with a free, competitive market." As Leegin showed, the use of resale price maintenance to eliminate price reductions, and thereby raise prices, can be legal if no anticompetitive effect is shown.
Plaintiffs' allegations of decreased consumer choice and higher prices instead only provide support for the standing requirement of the tying claim, the court held.
The class also said that the industrywide nature of the practice raised injury to competition concerns. True, the court said, Leegin does support the argument that an industrywide practice can harm competition, but the plaintiffs failed to explain in the complaint how the widespread practice of bundling low-demand and high-demand channels injured competition.
Maxwell M. Blecher, Blecher & Collins PC, Los Angeles, argued for the class. Pomerantz argued for the programming and distributor defendants.
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Frida Ghitis asks why President Obama has written another letter to Iran's Supreme Leader about the nuclear deal.
Frida Ghitis says if the U.S. has more female leaders, maybe Congress can actually do a good job.
ISIS has provided everyone, especially women, even more reasons to fight back, Frida Ghitis says.
The Ottawa shooting pre-empted Malala's appearances in Canada, but her message to young people needs to be spread, writes Frida Ghitis
Awarding the Peace Prize to Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi was an inspired choice, writes Frida Ghitis.
Frida Ghitis says let's hope that Hong Kong protesters won't face a repeat of what happened at Tiananmen Square.
Frida Ghitis says when the U.S. and its allies finally began the attack on ISIS, it rolled out in a way many did not expect.
Frida Ghitis says the foiled Australian plot shows ISIS is working diligently to taunt the U.S. and its allies.
Frida Ghitis says ISIS does not apologize or try to hide its barbarism, it celebrates and justifies it as a means to an end.
Frida Ghitis says media in states that are against the U.S. are portraying Ferguson as the breakdown of a corrupt and racist America.
Yes, Hillary Clinton is running for president, and she is running away from President Barack Obama's record on foreign policy, writes Frida Ghitis.
Frida Ghitis says we must respond to the heartbreaking plea of Iraq MP, who in a powerful video, tearfully begs for help to save her people, the Yazidis
Frida Ghitis says Israelis' greatest fear is a Palestinian state falling to extremists, as Gaza did to Hamas.
Frida Ghitis says it's tempting to ignore North Korea's antics as bluster but the cruel regime is dangerous.
Frida Ghitis: Anger over shooting down of MH17 is growing against the pro-Russian separatists. It's time for Dutch government to lead and press for justice.
Frida Ghitis says a poll of 14 Muslim-majority nations show people are increasingly opposed to extremism.
Frida Ghitis says President Obama discovered that he cannot look away from the twin disasters in Syria and Iraq.
Frida Ghitis says ISIS has launched the world's scariest PR campaign with grisly pictures from Iraq
Hillary Clinton can't disown the President's foreign policy, but she can highlight her differences with him, says Frida Ghitis
Frida Ghitis outlines the conflicting moral principles facing President Obama when he had to decide whether to swap prisoners to release Bowe Bergdahl.
Frida Ghitis says the stylish "woman" with a full dark beard who won the Eurovision song contest is at the center of a battle between Russia and the West.
Frida Ghitis says if 230 girls had been kidnapped almost anywhere else, it would be the world's biggest story. We need an international effort to save them
Frida Ghitis: Another day, another gun massacre in America, this time in Isla Vista. How could this be?
Frida Ghitis says Jill Abramson's sudden departure from The New York Times raises questions of sexism.
Frida Ghitis says the U.S. is sending help and the world is paying attention to the plight of the kidnapped schoolgirls because Nigeria's women demanded it.
Frida Ghitis says, as violence claims three U.S. doctors, the temptation is to despair, but aid to Afghanistan has made it a much better place
Frida Ghitis says President Obama needs to stop making empty threats against Russia.
Frida Ghitis says we still see the world mostly through male journalists' eyes
Frida Ghitis says if U.S. releases Jonathan Pollard, the Israeli-Palestinian talks might continue through 2015.
Frida Ghitis says the U.S. and the West have less influence on the global stage, which helps the worst regimes. President Obama must revitalize the alliance.
Frida Ghitis says if Russia decides to intervene militarily in Ukraine, its justification and target will be the peninsula of Crimea.
Frida Ghitis says Russia's Putin is surely focusing more on the blazes in Ukraine than the torch in Sochi. The protesters may prevail against his bullying.
Frida Ghitis says Comcast's proposal to buy Time Warner Cable for $45 billion is bad for consumers.
Frida Ghitis says not long ago the idea of same-sex marriage and legal pot in the U.S. seemed unrealistic. Not anymore. Americans' idea of freedom is changing
Frida Ghitis says Syria, Iran are quietly defying the U.S., raising doubts about the outcome of negotiations
Frida Ghitis says the Israeli leader was a man of contradictions, a fierce warrior who ultimately was willing to take risks to end conflict
Frida Ghitis says individuals made a huge impact by challenging institutions, organizations or the status quo.
Frida Ghitis says when North Korean leader Kim Jong Un purged his uncle and later executed him, he used a ruthless tactic perfected by Saddam Hussein.
Frida Ghitis says conservatives should take note: Rising inequality is the proven enemy of stability and promotes extremism. It's their cause, too
Frida Ghitis says Israel and the U.S. need to defend their alliance as they work together to stop Iran's nuclear program.
Frida Ghitis says the imprisoned activist has disappeared, believed taken away by Russian authorities. She says silence of Putin regime's has shined light on its repression
Sudanese Amira Hamed is on trial for refusing to cover her hair and faces flogging. Frida Ghitis says she is one of many Muslim women fighting for their rights.
Frida Ghitis says U.S. spying has angered world leaders (though their nations have long spied as well) and the U.S. should reassess its reach and goals.
Frida Ghitis says angry Americans should focus on how to change the political system by supporting moderate voices, not by indulging in hatred
Frida Ghitis says Janet Yellen would be the perfect person to lead the Federal Reserve.
Most of the world is mystified at the sight of the world's most powerful country tangled in a crippling web of its own making.
Frida Ghitis says the irony of the Russian leader's pose as a champion of peace and democracy is thick, given Russia's role as arms supplier to Bashar al-Assad.
Frida Ghitis says President Obama's speech laid out the array of tricky options the president faces.
Frida Ghitis says Iran's apparent order for Iraq militias to hit American targets does not change the moral and strategic calculus for U.S. strikes in Syria
Frida Ghitis says inaction in Syria is riskier and costlier than intervention. Every passing day makes Syria more America's -- and the world's -- problem.
Frida Ghitis says trying to count the ways in which foreign policy has gone badly for Obama makes for a stunningly long list.
Frida Ghitis says in the light of Russia's extreme anti-gay laws, nations competing in the 2014 Olympics in Russia should make them the gayest Games ever
Frida Ghitis says liberals in Egypt are in a corner, but it's vital for them to speak for democratic values.
Frida Ghitis says it's hypocritical for Kremlin to defend Edward Snowden while convicting corruption-fighter Alexei Navalny.
Frida Ghitis says since 9/11 the cost of air travel, while very safe, has soared for passengers and the nation.
Frida Ghitis says the United States missed a chance to stand with those in Egypt and Syria who share its ideals.
Frida Ghitis says the massive protests in Egypt show that the country's revolution is far from over.
Frida Ghitis says in this era of connectivity, a little complaint can erupt into massive demonstrations.
Frida Ghitis: If even America's state-of-the-art spy agency could not keep its secrets from public view, what chance do yours have?
Frida Ghitis says coming to terms with the death of her friend Jim Sutherland was particularly difficult.
Frida Ghitis says Americans are being held as captives in tense situations around the world.
Frida Ghitis says for traction, a scandal needs a high-placed official caught in a clear-cut abuse of power. So far, Obama's troubles don't seem to fit.
Frida Ghitis explains that radical Islamist ideology that justifies any atrocity is the real enemy we must overcome.
Frida Ghitis asks when will Obama resolve issues such as Gitmo and Syria's alleged use of chemical weapons?
Frida Ghitis says after news that Syria has crossed the 'red line,' the administration must respond meaningfully and forcefully.
Frida Ghitis says America is powerful and mighty, and yet, more than 30,000 are killed each year by guns.
Frida Ghitis says North Korea's standoff encourages tyrants and regimes to seek nuclear weapons.
Here are five signs the Middle East is changing in ways you may not have expected.
Frida Ghitis says with his support for Israel, empathy for Palestinians and support of Jordan, Obama's trip was a show of vision, power and influence.
Frida Ghitis says the life and views of Pope Francis were formed, tested in Argentina, where he had good relations with the Jewish population, but was accused of (and denies) abetting a dictator
Frida Ghitis says too many people are living in echo chambers, surrounded by the sound of their own views.
Frida Ghitis says the Venezuelan leader lifted people out of poverty but damaged his nation's democracy
Frida Ghitis says if the humanitarian reasons aren't enough, we should weigh the global costs if we do nothing to stop the war in Syria.
Frida Ghitis says the murder of Reeva Steenkamp allegedly by Oscar Pistorius is a reminder that we have to do more to protect women.
Frida Ghitis says in resisting naming Hezbollah as a terrorist group the European Union passively abets the group's attacks.
Frida Ghitis says a signature achievement of Hillary Clinton's tenure as Secretary of State was the promotion of equality for gay people as a core value of U.S. foreign policy.
Frida Ghitis says the hostage crisis in Algeria and the war in Mali are dark signs that militants are on the rise in North Africa
President Obama made it very clear: the second term is all about the domestic agenda. But Frida Ghitis says global issues will intrude
It's hard to imagine that the U.S. will become the world's leading oil producer in just a few years, says Frida Ghitis.
As the New Year approached, millions anxiously followed the news from two very different parts of the world about two different women.
Frida Ghitis says that after years in which conservative views dominated the nation, there's now majority support for many progressive stances
Frida Ghitis says "Lincoln" is brilliant because it shows that the path of virtue is paved with morally ambiguous choices.
Frida Ghitis says Egyptians' poor grasp of what democracy means leaves Morsy and an Islamist-leaning constitutional committee to define the country's "consensus" and "truths"
Frida Ghitis says after the flush of attention for a cop who gave shoes to a homeless man, the problem of homelessness again has receded from our consciousness.
Frida Ghitis says much as Obama wants to focus on Asia, but Middle East crises keep taking center stage, due to corruption, poor governance, anti-women polices and serious economic problems
Frida Ghitis: The standoff between Iran and the West over Iran's nuclear program serves as the backdrop to the Israel-Hamas fighting.
Frida Ghitis says the general's troubles remind us of the scope of the FBI's jurisdiction, the risks of e-mail and the failings of powerful men
Frida Ghitis says the victorious president had many reasons for emotion--including the raft of serious issues that awaits--but more likely it was exhaustion and gratitude that let the mask slip
Frida Ghitis says before this election, both camps will use the handling of Sandy to sell their candidate. Voters must not let that determine their vote.
Frida Ghitis says the U.S. is less involved with shaping world events these days, but the world remains riveted on the American election campaign to choose the most powerful and influential human being on earth
Frida Ghitis says the fight against sexism has become all the rage among politicians. How timely, and how suspiciously convenient.
The Pakistan Taliban's attack on 14-year-old Malala Yousufzai has reawakened the country to the threat of extremists, says Frida Ghitis.
Frida Ghitis: The Noble Committee passed up a chance to give spotlight to an individual or cause that could really benefit from the award.
Frida Ghitis says voters demand perfect odds and simple solutions -- and politicians oblige.
Frida Ghitis says that in foreign policy, it's hard to find a truly sharp disagreement on fundamental issues between Romney and Obama.
Frida Ghitis says calls for anti-blasphemy laws by some leaders in the Middle East should alarm democracy advocates everywhere.
Frida Ghitis says in China and the Mideast, politicians are taking a risky tack by manipulating the populist anger of street protests to further their own ends.


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Homeowners Choice Declares Dividends On Preferred Shares
TAMPA, Fla., March 7, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Homeowners Choice, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a Florida-based insurance holding company, today announced that its board of directors has declared cash dividends of 5.833 cents per share on its Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock ("HCIIP") for the months ending March 31, April 30 and May 31, 2013.
The March 2013 dividend is payable April 29, 2013 to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 1, 2013.
The April 2013 dividend is payable May 28, 2013 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 1, 2013.The May 2013 dividend is payable June 27, 2013 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 3, 2013. About Homeowners Choice, Inc . Homeowners Choice, Inc. is a Florida-based insurance holding company headquartered in Tampa. Through its subsidiary corporations, Homeowners Choice provides property and casualty homeowners' insurance, condominium owners' insurance and tenants' insurance. The company's common shares and 8% senior notes trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols "HCI" and "HCJ." Its common shares are included in the Russell 2000 Index. Its 7% Series A, cumulative redeemable preferred shares trade on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbol "HCIIP." More information about Homeowners Choice is available at www.hcigroup.com . The Homeowners Choice, Inc. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=6712
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Be Sweet Magic Ball
Be Sweet Magic Ball is a unique ball of hand dyed boucle and brushed mohair yarns tied with knobby, ribbon, and metallic goodies. You'll have fun creating accessories with this yarn and seeing what shows up next as you work with it. Made in South Africa.
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- Content:
- Mohair
- Care:
- Hand Wash, Dry Flat
- Weight/Yardage:
- 50g/95yd
- Gauge:
- 3.5 sts = 1" on US 9
- Knitting Weight:
- Bulky
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Terrible for the price
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Just a bunch of strands of yarn, knotted to create the lenght. Looks beautiful as a skein, pretty awful once knit up. It's just stripes of random yarn pieces. I could have achieved that look from the various scraps I have left over. The price for this is OUTRAGEOUS! Very disappointed. I was able to make a very tiny 6inch x 12 inch square.
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unusual yarn but very pretty
By jknit
from los angeles, ca
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- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
- Snags
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- Scarves
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there isn't very much yardage but if you use very large needles (size 17) you can knit up a very pretty scarf. It's unusual because it even has ribbon tied in.
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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An all-time favoritte!
By Durb
from Northfield, MA
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This is such a creative yarn. Yes, it is expensive. I have rarely used it alone to make a lovely one-skein ruffly short scarf. I make larger scarves mixing with a plain yarn that blends in with the color scheme. I also have used it for details, stripes embedded in sweaters.
The economic and social impact of the yarn also appeal to me.
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Beautiful Yarn
By Lynw
from Australia
About Me Enthusiast, Love Yarn
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- Nice Texture
- Soft
- Using As Free Form Knit
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Great for Free form knitting
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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A pretty accessory!
By Not an expert knitter!
from Southern Vermont
About Me Novice
- Hides Mistakes
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
- Expensive
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I was intrigued by the scarf in the WEBS catalogue and decided to give this a try. It made up quickly and and it is a beautiful accessory. I was pleased enough that when I was next at the store I purchased a different color to make a scarf for my daughter. I agree that it is expensive (although I got the WEBS discount), but I like the social consciousness aspect of the yarn. It makes up into intriguing textures and lovely colorways. I think if you wanted it longer, you could easily add to the number of stitches and it would still be wide enough.
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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I purchased a skein just to try it, because it's so expensive - the colors & textures looked so gorgeous! I was VERY disappointed when I tried to roll it into a ball, what a tangled mess! I found that this yarn is nothing more than SCRAPS of various yarns knotted together to equal the 100 yds. (if you're lucky), & Be Sweet isn't being truthful about the fibers in this, either - not everything in the skein was hand-dyed or hand-spun, some of it had tinsel strands, some of it was ribbon, & so on. It's VERY expensive yarn for such a small amount! Now add your disappointment on top of that! I'd never recommend it & I'll never buy another skein!
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yarn is a mess
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Used WEBS pattern from recent catalog, my scarf was 4 inches short and I am a loose knitter. Yarn was broken in 3 places and was a mess to work with. Where yarns were twisted together they didn't match up-waste of money for me. Returned the 2nd skein I purchased for a refund.
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The Foods That Trainers Won't Eat
The Foods Celebrity Trainers Won't Eat
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The Foods Celebrity Trainers Won't Eat
We asked top celebrity trainers one question: is there any food item you won't eat and recommend your clients avoid too? What we ended up with was a wide variety of answers, and while many of these off-limits foods seemed to make everyone's lists, there were a few answers that surprised us. Keep reading to see which foods celebrity trainers like Harley Pasternak, Jackie Warner, and Tara Stiles keep out of their kitchen, and then vote on whether or not you agree.
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shartran 41 weeks
I'm surprised with the voting on 'yogurt' - most votes disagreed with Jackie Warner. She DID say that plain, greek yogurt is a MUST but not the ones with all the sugar infused into them. Did people not read the entire entry??
annie21193 41 weeks
Wow! These are all really good things to keep in mind. Some that I would have never thought of. I'm always looking for updated lists of foods to stay away from. I've found some more really good tips about healthy eating and exercise habits on watchfit.com. I will attach the link below for anyone else also on a weight loss journey. Thanks again for the great article! http://watchfit.com/articles/
queenofheartz44 41 weeks
So I agree with most of this, however, "gluten allergies" are actually overly diagnosed, nearly everyone now has a "gluten allergy" when really only 1 in 133 Americans have it so yeah...The other things i disagree on are eliminating bananas because they are not filling. I've had no problem with being hungry within a couple hours of eating bananas, and by eating yogurt I'm able to satisfy my crazy night time sweet tooth without doing much damage. I get rid of the yogurt then I am more likely to eat the cupcakes and like that other people in the house bring in.
ashleyolaka 41 weeks
@booglass you can have coconut butter spread instead of margarine! http://earthbalancenatural.com/product/organic-coconut-butter/
Kaylee15440162 42 weeks
what's left-i'm friggin hungry?
Robyn15432595 43 weeks
I put fat-free plain yogurt in my smoothies every morning. Not only are they healthy and delicious, they help maintain the bacteria in my body (something I 100% need) I've lost 41 lbs, so yogurt is definitely okay!
Dani15427759 43 weeks
I am sorry but most of these tips are incorrect! I am getting my degree in Clinical Nutrition and the studies on diet coke and the correlation of it containing aspartame is not proven by any means to cause negative health effects, one would have to drink gallons upon gallons a day just to reach upper tolerable levels. And Gluten!! is not bad for anyone unless their gluten intolerant or have celiac disease, then this would cause negative health effects. The reason people feel bloated after eating bread products is because they eat to damn much of it!! It all comes down to eating foods in moderation just like everything else in life. Hope this helped.
booglass 2 years
I am late to the party on this one but wanted to make a comment. As a person who is lactose intolerant margarine is my only option for a butter substitute. Am I worried about trans fats, etc? Not really. I work out, eat in moderation and am a vegetarian who does not consume dairy products.
taylor55 2 years
Okay, so mental note: Stay far away from Harley Pasternak. I refuse to listen to anyone who tells me not to eat certain fruits. This is what contributes to disordered eating for a lot of people! Shaming them for eating healthy food that has antioxidants and vitamins in it.
Pazuzu 2 years
actually there are a lot of naturally occuring ingredients that are hard to pronounce. just because a word looks weird doesnt mean its a chemical or man made. and the only people that should avoid gluten are those with celiacs desease.i say live by the rule of moderation and exercise daily.
Giasbash6260 2 years
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our-nutritionblog 3 years
Grapes are probably best known for being loaded with potassium, a mineral that strengthens the alkaline reserves in the body while helping to stimulate kidney function and regulate the heartbeat. But grapes are also a great source of iron which builds hemoglobin in the blood. Grapes stimulate digestive juices, promote action in the bowels, cleanse the liver, and eliminate uric acid from the body. They also soothe the nervous system -- few other fruits can do this. http://www.fatloss-4-idiots.biz
amandachalynn 3 years
Amelie, those are grapes. I'm pretty sure they're concord grapes. I'm so glad to see everyone else thought some of these were crazy.
SaraNoH 3 years
gah, I hate when a "qualified" person demonizes one specific food, especially when it is generally considered good. I was munching on a bowl of grapes as I read this and boy did my old ED mindset kick in and get pissed off. And You could never convince me to give up bananas. Ever.
amber512 3 years
amber512 3 years
This is exactly why I wouldn't mind listening to a trainer for fitness advice, but definitely not going to listen to them about nutrition! They are not dieticians.
Meg-Pink-Giggles 3 years
I agree with most of the comments... I can understand eliminating soda, high sugar yogurt, and processed foods. But I don't think a lot of the other stuff is scientifically backed up. www.pinkgiggles.org
TheCurvyGoddess 3 years
I just think these are really strange choices and borderline obsessive. Not good and healthy.
tigr3bianca 3 years
I agree that bananas do fill you up. I'm not a big breakfast person but I can munch a banana and feel full until lunch. Banning any food is just like a crash diet, you eventually will give in. Small portions of the "forbidden" food is better than totally avoiding it. @bisou, a glass of wine instead of dessert is fine, its even endorsed by the Zone diet. All these trainers are working with celebrities. That alone tells you the level of reality in their statements.
Amelie074 3 years
I'm trying to figure out why there is a picture of blueberries when they're talking about bananas and grapes! LoL! And I don't understand the 'bananas don't fill you up.' Really? Bananas are awesome for a 90 calories snack, especially before a workout.
Dare-You-To 3 years
Bananas DO have fiber--what is HP talking about ??
bisou002 3 years
Sigh, I know alcohol isn't very healthy, but isn't red wine incredibly good for you in moderation? Can't I have a small glass in place of dessert? In any case, I agree with 2muchtv in that completely banning a food isn't necessarily a healthy way to eat - especially bananas and grapes! I eat a banana every single day and I'll be darned if I'm letting some Hollywood fitness schmoe convince me that it's not healthy.
2muchtv 3 years
I dunno abut HP, but bananas keep me full. Always. And as for grapes, I'd rather ban the refined carbs than grapes. One of my "fad diet" triggers is when someone demonizes one food without really backing it up, and grapes have WAY more than just sugar in them. A former, nutrition obsessed, roommate of mine did research, and told me that all fruits & veggies, no matter the calories and fat count, all had redeeming aspects to them, so shouldn't be demonized. If I named a food, she'd tell me the amount of vitamin blah blah that food had...she's kinda awesome =) As for yogurt, how can yogurt be banned but not milk? It's the same thing, but with good bacteria. Don't eat crap like Yoplait, but a blanket ban seems silly.
ameliajc 3 years
No grapes and bananas? Really? Surely there are a few foods he could think of to ban before fruits. A banana with PB is a great pre-workout snack.
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The Secret Life of the American Teenager Review: Not an Awful Episode!by Leigh Raines at . Comments
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I actually didn't hate this week's episode of The Secret Life of the American Teenager. In fact, I liked "My Girlfriend's Back." I really, really liked it. A large part of that is probably due to the heavy Amy and Ricky scenes, so let's jump right into it.
In Amy's teen mother music program, the fathers or partners usually go to visit the moms at the end of the program. Since obviously Ricky is not her partner, she wasn't planning on inviting him. But when she tells him about it, something ignites in Ricky and he decides they finally need to talk things out. Yay for progress!
He flies to New York and things are slightly awkward with Amy at first; Probably because they've had little interaction and screentime. If they do, it's been fighting, talking about John, or working out logistics. In fact, this is probably the most time they've spent together since the one-two pump impregnation.
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They finally kiss. I almost squealed, it's taken too long. They sat, they talked, they got to know each other and most of all they have chemistry. I don't think chemistry can be faked. Especially in real life, but even on television and in movies, it's very obvious when two actors don't mesh well. Fortunately, these do.
They talked about their future and are thinking about being together. I really hope the writers will give this relationship a shot. They are the anchor of the show and the only characters I never really want to scream at.
As for the characters who are on my nerves this week, Adrian can't say that if Ben hadn't knocked her up she'd still have a chance with Ricky. She chose to keep the baby. There is still no answer as to why she did this.
Ben is on the border of creepy stalker. The amount of photos and his obsession with Amy is psychotic. And it's not like "oh hey, he's so in love with her it's so cute," it's like: oh wow, kid needs some counseling. He's about to have a restraining order placed on his ass and a mugshot posted on the 11 o'clock news.
And, WHOA!, points to Ricky for saying that Ben is annoying and that he and Amy never had a shot because Ben swooped right in. It's about time somebody recognized that. It seems these kids are growing up, perhaps it's because half of them are teenage parents.The other half remains completely immature. one of my favorite quotes goes to Madison, regarding Jack and Grace: "Maybe if I sleep with him, he'll feel closer to me than he does to her."
Ladies and Gentlemen, a sad statement made by dumb b*tches everyone. She and Lauren are whining about their boyfriends being away for the summer. If this show wants to be educational then it needs to educate girls about being more independent and having a life outside of getting attention from boys.
For instance, Grace who is normally annoying, is planning on going to med camp for the summer. And while new beau Grant will be there also, Grace realizes that life is about balance. Yes, she wants to be a teenager and stay up all night kissing and having fun, but she also has goals.
Ashley's goal is to take the term "sullen teenager" to a new level. She's certainly on her way to completing that. Is there anything she likes? Then again, Ben's party was pretty lame. Don't they know anyone else at their high school? It can't be that hard to hire extras to fill the spaces in the crowd.
Overall, a pretty good episode for Secret Life. Next week's previews look intriguing. Perhaps this show can have a turnaround after all?
Leigh Raines is a TV Fanatic Staff Writer. Follow her on Twitter.Tags: The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Reviews
I was never sure about Amy and Ricky being a couple until I saw them together. Now I can't wait until next weeks episode, and that's surprising, considering I never really care about the show, I just watch it because its on
wtf? i saw no kissing between amy and ricky...when did that happen?!
Finally an episode which can be watched, i've been waiting for Ricky and Amy to have a shot and finally they kissed!! Ben is being such a stalker which makes him more childish than he actually is!! Ashely really disappointed me with all this jealousy, she has to understand that she can't date her nephew's father.. And gosh i've never beared Grace, she never does her own business always thinking about everyone's she's so annoying to me,. and as for Adrien i have no words to say about her at least she's keeping her baby even it'also Ben's O.O
Ok i have missed like 3 or 4 episodes this season. but for the most part it was the same thing every episode Adrian and her baby. Ben being a creepy stalker idiot. Henry and Alice giving him practiacal advice and Ben ignoring it. Ashley seems to be acting like a jealous idiot. But now, finally, Amy and Ricky realizing that they never rally had a shot and that it's time that they tried for the sake of their son and mainly because deep down inside, they both love each other so much, they dont even know what to do. I am not so patiently waiting for the next episode and going crazy with anticipation!!!
Okay so usually im not so happy with secret lifes episodes but this one wasnt so bad probably because of Ricky and Amy I was so happy when he went to New York and they kissed it was meant to be for them to be together. And it will be better for john. I really wanna see them together in the future. They would make the cutest couple. I feel for Ashley because shes inlove with him but kissing him was so not called for. He got her sister pregnate thats not a good thing to kiss her. I hope the episodes get better.
In the promo didn't ricky take john with him??????
This was a good one. Amy and Ricky had a really adult conversation, which was really well done. Ben has always been a bit of a stalker, but he's gotten really annoying since the end of last season and I've been really disappointed in his character development. Adrian I'm sure kept the baby because there's no way the Disney-owned, 700 Club airing Family Chanel will ever actual play someone having an abortion. They've gone as close to the edge as they even will and I don't see them making the leap over to the other side. I'm totally over Ashley. She needs to win a scholarship to a private school someplace very far away so I never have to deal with her completely wooden "emotional" outbursts.
Loved Amy and Ricky. As for Ben, he is a lost cause. Creepy, pathetic stalker. And for that girl (Haley?) to want to be with him. Eww. hello, he is absolutly ugly!!
Finally Amy grew up and stopped whining all day long...it got so old I cringed every time she came on screen. She has finally grown up. I agree about the chemistry, when they were about to kiss they had a moment, nothing like I've seen on the show so far. Very real
You're right. For the first time since the start of the new season...I have not hater this episode. I loved the whole Amy/Ricky...at last something to look forward to :)


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- Immunosuppression [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]
Clinical Trials Experience
The safety data described below for adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older with seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis are based on 4 placebo-controlled clinical trials of 2 to 6 weeks duration evaluating doses of beclomethasone nasal aerosol from 80 to 320 mcg once daily. These short-term trials included a total of 1394 patients with either seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis. Of these, 575 (378 female and 197 male) received at least one dose of QNASL Nasal Aerosol, 320 mcg once daily and 578 (360 female and 218 male) received placebo. Patient ages ranged from 12 to 82 years and the racial distribution of patients was 81% white, 16% black, and 4% other.
Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared with rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
Short-Term (2–6 Weeks) Trials
Overall, the incidence of adverse reactions did not differ appreciably between patients treated with QNASL Nasal Aerosol and those who were treated with placebo. Less than 2% of patients in the clinical trials discontinued treatment because of adverse reactions with the rate of withdrawal among patients who received QNASL Nasal Aerosol similar to or lower than the rate among patients who received placebo. Table 1 displays the common adverse reactions ( ≥ 1% and greater than placebo-treated patients).
Table 1: Adverse Events With ≥ 1% Incidence and
Greater than Placebo in QNASL Nasal Aerosol-Treated Patients with Seasonal or
Perennial Allergic Rhinitis in Controlled Clinical Trials of 2 to 6 Weeks
Duration (Safety Population)
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|28 (4.8)
|11 (1.9)
|7 (1.2)
|13 (2.3)
|9 (1.6)
Nasal ulcerations occurred in 2 patients treated with placebo and in 1 patient treated with QNASL Nasal Aerosol. There were no differences in the incidence of adverse reactions based on gender or race. Clinical trials did not have sufficient numbers of patients aged 65 years and older to determine whether they respond differently than younger patients.
Long-Term 52-Week Safety Trial
In a 52-week placebo-controlled long-term safety trial in patients with PAR, 415 patients (128 males and 287 females, aged 12 to 74 years) were treated with QNASL Nasal Aerosol at a dose of 320 mcg once daily and 111 patients (44 males and 67 females, aged 12 to 67 years) were treated with placebo. Of the 415 patients treated with QNASL Nasal Aerosol, 219 patients were treated for 52 weeks and 196 patients were treated for 30 weeks. While most adverse events were similar in type and rate between the treatment groups, epistaxis occurred more frequently in patients who received QNASL Nasal Aerosol (45 out of 415, 11%) than in patients who received placebo (2 out of 111, 2%). Epistaxis also tended to be more severe in patients treated with QNASL Nasal Aerosol. In 45 reports of epistaxis in patients who received QNASL Nasal Aerosol, 27, 13, and 5 cases were of mild, moderate, and severe intensity, respectively, while the reports of epistaxis in patients who received placebo were of mild (1) and moderate (1) intensity. Seventeen patients treated with QNASL Nasal Aerosol experienced adverse reactions that led to withdrawal from the trial compared to 3 patients treated with placebo. There were 4 nasal erosions and 1 nasal septum ulceration which occurred in patients who received QNASL Nasal Aerosol, and no erosions or ulcerations noted in patients who received placebo. No patient experienced a nasal septum perforation during the trial.
Postmarketing Experience
In addition to adverse reactions reported from clinical trials for QNASL Nasal Aerosol, the following adverse events have been reported during use of other intranasal and inhaled formulations of beclomethasone dipropionate. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. These events have been chosen for inclusion due to either their seriousness, frequency of reporting, or causal connection to beclomethasone dipropionate or a combination of these factors.
Intranasal beclomethasone dipropionate
Nasal septal perforation, glaucoma, cataracts, loss of taste and smell, and hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis, angioedema, rash, and urticaria have been reported following intranasal administration of beclomethasone dipropionate.
Inhaled beclomethasone dipropionate
Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, angioedema, rash, urticaria, and bronchospasm have been reported following the oral inhalation of beclomethasone dipropionate.
Read the Qnasl (beclomethasone dipropionate nasal aerosol) Side Effects Center for a complete guide to possible side effects
No drug interaction studies have been performed with QNASL Nasal Aerosol.
Last reviewed on RxList: 4/1/2014
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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MUSKOKA – The first babies of the new year at Muskoka hospitals go to first-time parents.
Kszee Yake and Emerson Wadel arrived at Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare's Bracebridge and Huntsville hospital sites just over eight hours apart, say MAHC hospital officials.
At the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital site, Kszee Yake was born at 11:29 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2014, to first-time parents Travis and Samantha Yake of Bracebridge.
Kszee weighed 5 pounds, 7 ounces and was 18 inches long.
He was delivered by Dr. Sandi Adamson and the nurses in the Family Centered Care Unit.
At the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital site, Emerson Grace Wadel arrived at 7:45 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2014, to first-time parents Adam Wadel and Victoria Darling-Wadel of Huntsville.
Emerson babe was due January 1, 2014 and arrived at 6 pounds, 15.5 ounces and 23 inches in length.
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Queen's Brian May has announced a string of fall U.K. dates with vocalist Kerry Ellis. The run, dubbed "Born Free" will kick off on November 5 at Bury St. Edmunds and will run through November 19 in High Wycombe.
The set will feature mostly acoustic performances, which May explains delivers a different kind of "magic":
"We have become more and more fascinated with the magic of great songs stripped down to their core and re-interpreted in an 'acoustic' way. We find there is a purity which makes the songs speak very clearly," explained May in a press release. "We have found that the two of us just working live off each other can distill the very essence of a song - and that's what we hope to bring you in these dates."
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A person driving on Scaroni Road near Calexico discovered the body lying on the side of the road on Monday just minutes before 7:30 in the morning.
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Situated in Positano, this hotel is close to Fornillo, Church of Santa Maria Assunta, and Spiaggia Grande. Local attractions also include Marina Longa of Tordigliano and La Gavitella.
Hotel Features
Il Gabbiano offers a complimentary continental breakfast. Other amenities include a train station pick-up service, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour front desk.
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A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. This Positano hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and concierge services. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 20
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Check-in time starts at 1 PM
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Self parking fee: EUR 15 per day
- Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30-40 per night
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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.