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The upheaval on Wall Street is affecting local governments, with some officials rethinking how they'll borrow or invest money in coming weeks.
In Cabarrus County, officials are keeping an eye on the stock market to see if it'll impact next week's planned sale of about $57 million in debt for a jail project. Union County just bought certificates-of-deposits from banks because the yield for federal treasuries, traditionally seen as one of the safest types of investment, has dropped.
And governments also are seeing a spike this week in interest rates on money that has already been borrowed.
In Mecklenburg County, the average interest on variable rate bonds rose to 6.1 percent from 1.8 percent last week, said Finance Director Dena Diorio. That affects about one-third of the county's outstanding debt – or about $718 million. The variable rate is reset weekly and now exceeds that of longer-term bonds, which traditionally are higher.
Said State Deputy Treasurer Vance Holloman: "We are optimistic that (the rate increase) will be a temporary reaction to the financial market uncertainty."
Falling markets have prompted investors to shun all but the safest federal government assets. And local government debt is not seen as safe as federal treasuries or gold, said Jack Vogt, who specializes in local government finances at the School of Government at UNC Chapel Hill.
The changes come at a critical time for governments, many of which are borrowing more debt to make up for falling tax revenues, said Tony Plath, a finance professor at UNC Charlotte.
Still, many finance experts say North Carolina's strong regulation of local government finances means its communities – and the public's money – are likely to fare better than other parts of the country will.
"Local governments have very conservative and prudent stat sheets that protect us in these times," said Melinda Canady, finance director for Wake County.
Wake was scheduled to sell $354 million in fixed-rate bonds next week to pay for a variety of projects, including schools, open space and libraries. Canady said at this time, she doesn't expect Wake will sell the bonds until a later date, though an official decision won't be made until Monday. She said a temporary delay won't affect the start of construction.
The N.C. Higher Education Assistance Authority also has pushed back, for now, a bid to refinance about $1.3 billion in student loan-backed debt until market conditions calm.
Back in the Charlotte area, Union County Finance Director Kai Nelson said that on Wednesday, his department had about $15 million to invest. They looked at treasuries, but found the yield was only 0.23 percent.
"You could probably make more money by taking your cash and sticking it in a mattress," Nelson said.
So the county bought certificates of deposit at BB&T and Wachovia – for a yield of 2.7 percent.
The bank CDs are a safe move, Vogt said, because many are protected by securities owned by the bank.
While some local officials are hopeful that the current woes on their bond rates and investments will be temporary, experts said more troubles could loom down the road. For example, Vogt said, declining housing values could lead to a drop in property tax revenues.
Add the rising cost of public works projects and financing, and Plath predicts local governments are on a path to crisis.
"We're headed for a perfect storm in municipal government finance in the next year or two," Plath said. "It is going to get worse before it gets better."
Staff writer Julia Oliver and Bloomberg News contributed
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Former Governor slams political 'gangs' Dems, GOP over shutdown
Steve Watson
Oct 2, 2013
Former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura smacked down members of Congress in a CNN appearance Tuesday, saying that the two parties are nothing more than political gangs feeding off the American people.
Appearing on Piers Morgan's show, Ventura declared that Democrats and Republicans have essentially "legalized bribery" in the American legislature, and that the only way to fix the system would be to elect independents to office.
Commenting on the government shutdown, Ventura said "That should mean we shouldn't have to pay any taxes, right?"
"I think it's time for a revolt in this country. I've been advocating a revolution for years now." Ventura said, adding "revolutions don't have to be violent, but we need one, and I would tell everyone here, vote them all out of office and don't vote in a new Democrat or Republican, vote for anyone BUT Democrats and Republicans."
Ventura, himself an independent governor, recently announced that he is considering running for president [1] as an independent in 2016.
"A couple of things need to happen first," Ventura said on CNN. "My simple campaign would be this; I would give you the opportunity to elect the first president of the United States that does not belong to any political party since George Washington."
"This is gang warfare here." Ventura added. "The gangs put themselves first, the gang's money comes first, and we, the country, become second or third in line."
Commenting on the issue of healthcare, Ventura simply stated "If we get out of all these damn wars, we'd have more money to pay for healthcare than we could shake a stick at."
"Finally you're all waking up that we've been at perennial war for sixty years – enough of this war crap." Ventura said turning to the studio audience and referring to recent resistance to military action in Syria amongst Americans.
Following the appearance, Ventura was tracked down in the street by celeb gossip site TMZ. Echoing the comments regarding paying income taxes Ventura asserted "for every day they don't work we shouldn't have to pay taxes."
Ventura also said that he will soon be working on his own internet broadcast noting "I have to broadcast from Mexico to tell the truth to America," adding that "no one [in America] will hire me".
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Prime Minister Maliki will challenge the election result; Iyad Allwai accused Iran of interfering with the result after the Justice and Accountability Commission moved to bar more Baathist candidates. Insurgents killed two civilians in Mosul. Security forces detained four insurgents in Jalawlaa and an al Qaeda leader in Mosul.
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Iraq election - Victorious candidates may be purged, boosting Maliki
Five civilians were killed in bombings in Karbala; another was killed in a blast in Baghdad. Security forces detained 22 wanted men in Basrah and an al Qaeda weapons facilitator in Fallujah who was involved in Baghdad bombings that killed 147 Iraqis in October 2009.
Six Iraqis, including a leader of a small political party, were killed in bombings in Anbar. The League of the Righteous freed a US hostage. Security forces detained 26 wanted men in Mosul and Basrah, and an al Qaeda operative in Baghdad.
Iraqi terror group frees US hostageThe Iranian-backed League of the Righteous has released Issa Salomi, a US civilian contractor, who was captured in Baghdad in late January. The terror group claimed Salomi was freed as part of a prisoner swap with the US military.
Kirkuk: Arabs, Baathists, insurgents and Turkmens united against the Kurds
Insurgents killed three civilians in Baghdad and a policeman in Kirkuk. Yesterday's bombings in Khalis in Diyala province killed 52 Iraqis. Iraqi forces detained four al Qaeda fighters and a senior leader in Kirkuk.
Iraqi election results: What do they mean for the biggest winners, Allawi and Maliki?After winning the election by two seats, Iyad Allawi and the Iraqi National Movement will have the chance to form a government in the turbulent political landscape of Iraq.
Iraq's top vote-getter reaches out to rivals
Former Prime Minister Allawi's Iraqi National Movement has a two-seat lead over Prime Minister Maliki's State of Law Alliance. A suicide bomber killed more than 40 Iraqis in an attack in Baqubah. Iraqi forces killed an al Qaeda leader in Baghdad and captured another in Abu Ghraib, and detained 14 al Qaeda fighters in northern Iraq, and a suicide bomber in Ramadi.
Allawi takes slim lead in Iraq electionFormer Prime Minister Allawi takes a two-seat lead over current Prime Minister Maliki in the final count. The contest to form the next government will begin after the vote is certified.
US, UN sanction al Qaeda in Iraq leaderMuthanna Harith Sulayman al Dhari, the son of the leader of Iraq's radical Association of Muslim Scholars, provides logistical and financial support for al Qaeda in Iraq.
US - General works to salvage Iraq legacy
Meeting of Shiite rivals in Iraq may signal shift
Insurgents killed five soldiers, a policeman, and four civilians in Baghdad, Mosul, Ramadi, and Diyala. Security forces detained 12 wanted men in Basrah, two Mahdi Army fighters in Baghdad, two Special Groups fighters in Al Kut, and an al Qaeda fighter in Taji.
Afghanistan troop level to eclipse Iraq by midyear
Gen Stanley McChrystal pays tribute to courage of British special forces
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After a gallon or two of coffee, I began the day with a León Jimenes Cameroon handed to me by Jose Blanco of La Aurora. He was in a good mood, thanks to the Yankee sweep of the Chicago White Sox and the recent Boston loss that put our beloved Bronx Bombers right in the hunt for the American League East. The cigar was a perfect a.m. smoke, rich enough but with good balance and a pleasantly toasty medium body.
I said my hellos to various people as I walked the large floor, taking notice of the Las Vegas spirit on display in several booths. (One may have gone just a touch too far -- the spokes model was wearing essentially a rubber band in just the right places. Good crowd; bad cigar.)
My second cigar of the day was phenomenal -- a freshly rolled Don Pepin Garcia handed to me by its namesake, the man who makes Tatuajes and Padilla 8&11s in Little Havana. He cut the top off the cigar with his chavetta and offered his turbo lighter. It was strong, complex and rich, with heavy mineral and wood notes. Pepin, as everyone calls him, makes great, strong smokes, and it sounds like there will be many more in the near future. He and his son recently opened a new factory in Nicaragua with 50 workers. I just hope the great construction and quality he gets in Little Havana, Miami, can be duplicated in Central America. We'll see.
A great way to get the pulse of the cigar industry is to talk to the guys who supply cigarmakers with tobacco. I spoke to some of the best today, including Nestor Plasencia and his son, Nestor Jr., John Oliva Jr. and David Perez. All are doing well, but Oliva and Perez are fretting about the active volcano blowing its top in Ecuador and raining ash on their fields. It isn't easy being a tobacco farmer.
It's hard to keep up with all the new smokes. C.A.O. has a Dominican-wrapped cigar called Vision that comes in a box that actually lights up, plus a series of figurados in shapes I've never before seen on a cigar. Litto Gomez has several new, strong smokes, Manuel Quesada has a Cuban-style Fonseca….I can't keep up.
Last night was a steak dinner at Del Frisco's with Altadis followed by a party at Rain with General Cigar, who unveiled the Partagas 160, made with 29-year-old wrapper. Tonight it's a Davidoff affair followed by a C.A.O. party featuring Tommy Lee, which will be out in the Vegas heat. (It drops all the way down to 90 degrees when the sun goes down.) Time to drink lots of water -- plenty of cigars left to smoke before this show is through.
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ManpowerGroup: Bridging Global Skills Gaps Hinges On Driving Youth Employability
DALIAN, China, Sept. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the world leader in innovative workforce solutions and World Economic Forum (WEF) strategic partner, today outlined impactful actions that can be taken to enhance the employability of the world's workforce in order to reduce both global youth unemployment rates and talent shortages.
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Jeff Joerres, ManpowerGroup Chairman and CEO, led a session at the WEF Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, China, titled " Building Capacity for Employment" examining what can be done to build to develop a more employable labor force. Approximately 75 million young people are out of work worldwide, yet millions of jobs remain unfilled — ManpowerGroup's 2013 Talent Shortage Survey found that 35% of employers globally, and more than half of Asian employers, are having difficulty finding workers with the right skills for open positions.
"It is imperative to get young people more engaged in the workforce because if they check out for a prolonged period of time, the risk is that person is lost to the labor market for good as skills life cycles have become shorter. That is something the world cannot afford from a social or economic perspective," said Joerres. "Employers, government, educators and individuals should get around the table and work together to develop a sustainable talent pipeline with the skills businesses need."The "Building Capacity for Employment" panel addressed questions including:
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KSL Capital Partners Acquires 24% Interest In Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc.
Transaction Will Result in Changes to Management and Board of Directors
WHISTLER, BC, Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. (TSX: WB) (the "Corporation") and KSL Capital Partners, LLC ("KSL") are pleased to announce that an affiliate of KSL has entered into a purchase agreement with Intrawest ULC ("Intrawest") to acquire Intrawest's 9,092,500 common shares of the Corporation, representing approximately 24% of the Corporation's issued and outstanding common shares, for $12.75 per common share. The Corporation understands that the Intrawest disposition is being made in conjunction with an Intrawest refinancing. The transaction is expected to be completed tomorrow. KSL is a U.S. private equity firm dedicated to investments in travel and leisure businesses.
As a result of the sale by Intrawest, Bill Jensen has tendered his resignation as a director and Chief Executive Officer and each of Wes Edens and Jonathan Ashley has tendered his resignation as a director of the Corporation, effective as of the time of closing. Also effective as of the time of closing, the Corporation's board of directors has appointed Dave Brownlie, the Corporation's current President and Chief Operating Officer, as the Corporation's President and Chief Executive Officer and a director, and appointed Eric Resnick and Peter McDermott, both of KSL, as directors to fill the vacancies created by these resignations. Mr. Resnick is co-founder and Managing Director of KSL and has deep, long-standing ties to the ski industry. Mr. McDermott is a partner at KSL.
Concurrently with these appointments, the Corporation's board of directors has appointed Flora Ferraro, the Corporation's current Vice President of Finance, as Interim Chief Financial Officer. The Corporation intends to announce the appointment of a permanent chief financial officer shortly."KSL is delighted to be acquiring a 24% interest in a world-class ski area. Whistler Blackcomb is the largest and most visited ski resort in North America and we feel that it complements our portfolio of premier travel and leisure properties. Peter and I are looking forward to working with the board to grow the business. Whistler Blackcomb has a very experienced and successful management team and we are enthusiastic to work with them as they continue to deliver a fantastic mountain experience for Whistler Blackcomb's guests" commented Mr. Resnick. "On behalf of the board of directors, I am very pleased to welcome Eric Resnick and Peter McDermott to the board. We would also like to express our appreciation to Wes Edens and Jonathan Ashley for their contributions to Whistler Blackcomb during their tenure on the board, and especially to Bill Jensen, for his valued service as Chief Executive Officer and as a director" commented Graham Savage, Chairman of the Corporation's board of directors. "We are also pleased to appoint Dave Brownlie as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the board of directors. With over 24 years in ski resort management, Dave brings insight and experience to the position and I am looking forward to continuing to work with him to grow the business." ABOUT THE TRANSACTION KSL expects to hold the purchased shares for investment purposes. However, KSL and its affiliates expect to evaluate on an ongoing basis the Corporation's financial condition and prospects and its interest in, and intentions with respect to, the Corporation and KSL's investment. KSL and its affiliates may from time to time acquire additional common shares of the Corporation or may dispose of all or a part of their shares.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel said other euro-area countries can't expect her to support the "false happiness" of shared liability to stem the debt crisis because the root causes have become clear to everyone.
Almost three years into the financial crisis that is tugging at the currency union, Merkel said policy makers agree with her assessment that the causes of the "crisis of confidence" in the euro area are excessive debt and gaps in competitiveness.
"This analysis is, I believe, generally shared," the chancellor said in a speech to the annual meeting of Germany's BDI industry association in Berlin. "That's already something. If you want to solve a problem, you at least have to be on the same basis when you ask about the cause. This wasn't always the case at the start."
While "calls for mutualization" are misguided and would lead to "fatally wrong incentives," a united Europe is worth defending, she said. "But this good fortune can't lead to a false happiness where we look into each other's eyes and smile without talking about the real problems. The more united we are, the more honest we have to be with each other."
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Merkel was speaking before she hosts European Central Bank President Mario Draghi for talks at the Chancellery in Berlin to be followed tomorrow by a meeting with International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde. The crisis talks take place as Spain deliberates over requesting a bailout and leaders await a report into Greece's finances by the so-called troika of monitors: the IMF, the ECB and the European Commission.
Addressing the audience of German executives and politicians, Merkel stuck by her stance that joint policies to combat the crisis require an increase in joint oversight. The "right sequence of events" must be followed and "that's why we still have a lot of tasks ahead of us."
BDI head Hans-Peter Keitel said the industry group backs Merkel's stance of seeking to preserve the euro while imposing strict conditions.
"Madame Chancellor, we are watching your political and personal engagement for Europe with respect, appreciation and gratitude," Keitel said in his conference speech.
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Warning Moscow and Chicago: Michael Bay is Coming
Friday, February 26 by Reza F.
It has become known to us that Michael Bay is planning on shooting scenes for Transformers 3 in both the heavily populated cities of Moscow and Chicago. All citizens are urged to remain calm. No more information can be provided at this time, but as a precautionary measure we advice that you secure all your women, eggs, and flammable liquids. More news when it becomes available. Good luck, and God bless. (/Film)
Steven Seagal Must Be Stored at Temperatures Below 68°
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In an article about Robert Rodriguez's production slate, Empire mentions a small bit about Steven Seagal's difficulty on the set of Machete. Apparently Seagal insisted that he be cooled by a giant air conditioner at all times which now have to be digitally removed from the footage.Classic Seagal. Just look at these pre-treated stills from his past films. (The Playlist)
'The Crazies' Actress Danielle Panabaker
Friday, February 26 by Defy Media
Danielle Panabaker has captured the hearts of men around the globe with her pixie-like appearance and her put-her-in-your-pocket-and-save-her-for-later appeal. She was also in Sky High, so………A word from Danielle: "I really did graduate at 14, and I go to college in the Los Angeles area near where I live."No one likes a bragger. And someone who's vague about their school so that someone else can't go find them.
Nobody Wants Credit for Jon Cryer's Assassination
Friday, February 26 by
"Let me in!! I'm being MURDERED!!!"Jon Cryer must be a really good husband because it seems his ex-wife doesn't want to share him with the world. Earlier this year, an episode of Two and a Half Men was taped without a studio audience because Jon Cryer feared his ex-wife hired an assassin to kill him. Thus, depriving us of the most interesting thing that could possibly happen in that studio. I ask you this, does this look like the face of a woman who dreams of murder?Well, she doesn't think so. Here's her side of the story:Trigger's lawyer claims on December 21, 2009, Trigger told her that her ex-boyfriend, Eddie Sanchez, had said he was going to kill Cryer and Trigger's estranged husband, David Dickey.Trigger's lawyer became so alarmed she contacted lawyers for both Cryer and Dickey. On January 10, Dickey confronted Sanchez. According to legal docs, "Mr. Sanchez not only flatly denied making such a statement, but he said that it was [Sarah Trigger] who had contacted him on numerous occasions, stating that she wanted to see the pair [Cryer and Dickey] dead, and even asking Mr. Sanchez if he would kill the pair, or if he would not, inquiring whether she could speak with Mr. Sanchez's father about this issue." Sounds scary and stressful for Cryer. If he had any smarts he would disguise himself as a teenager and hide out at his nephew's high school immediately. (TMZ)
This Summer: Kristainne Baille
Friday, February 26 by
Production start on this film slipped right past my radar. Kristen Bell and Christian Bale seem like perfect casting in this taut thriller. No release date yet, but it just moved to the top of my "must see" list.
Four Hotties Hop Aboard Farrellys' 'Hall Pass'
Friday, February 26 by
The Farrelly Brothers have been busy rounding out the cast of Hall Pass, the comedy where Owen Wilson is allowed to rub his genitals against any woman he wants with zero wifely consequences for one week. The cast currently consists of Wilson, Jenna Fischer, Jason Sudeikis, Amanda Bynes, J.B. Smoove, and Stephen Merchant.This morning comes news of the alluring actresses who will play the pontential recipients of the genital-rubbing. Christina Applegate, Alyssa Milano, Vanessa Angel, and Nicky Whelan have all inked deals to swell Wilson and Sudeikis's pants. If the Farrellys are hoping to attract the lucrative demographic of dumpy girls with low self-esteem, they're going about it the wrong way. (THR)
Michael and Walt Connect on Chat Roulette
Thursday, February 25 by
Wow, what a connection. They must have gone through so many penises and stuffed animals to finally find each other. I hope Walt immediately clicked "next" when he saw there weren't boobs on screen. Make a connection with these links.'Hurt Locker' Producer Apologizes for "Mean" Email (Moviefone)Teachers Suspended for Gym Lap Dance (Asylum)What Your Car Really Says About You (HolyTaco)Tim Burton's Weekend at Bernie's (FilmDrunk)Soccer + Women + Painted Jersies (TotalProSports)Most Terrifying 12 Seconds in Video Game History (Unreality)12 Hottest Women in MMA (CagePotato)Hollywood Hairpieces Timeline (Maxim)The Gary Busey Guide to Newborn Babies (CelebJihad)5 Best Horror Movie Remakes (Pajiba)Eat Your Soup From a Boot! (Atom)Find Out How to Get a Tank (MadeMan)McMurray Crew Member Leaps Car (AllLeftTurns)25 Female Douchebag Kissy Faces (RegretfulMorning)
Galifianakis and Hopkins to Exorcise Demons
Thursday, February 25 by
It's about to get projectile vomit-y in here!! In an apparent bid to recruit more kids to the priesthood, there are two new movies centering around exorcisms in the Hollywood pipeline. Priests are so hot right now. They're the new vampires.First up, Anthony Hopkins has signed on for the supernatural thriller The Rite. He'll play a Vatican-sanctioned exorcist whose methods are untraditional. In other words, he's a priest who doesn't follow the rules. Good luck finding a volunteer to stay after Sunday School to bang out erasers with you. (THR)The Hangover's Zach Galifianakis will portray an exorcist/slacker in Miracle Workers. The comedy tells the story of two friends who pose as exorcists until they encounter a truly malevolent evil. Shouldn't be a problem for Zach. He worked with Mike Tyson and survived. A demon would only rape him half as much. (Dread Central)
David Goyer to Tackle New Superman
Thursday, February 25 by
Superman rescues mini Goyer. It doesn't matter why.David Goyer will write the new Superman movie to be titled The Man of Steel. This doesn't come as much of a surprise considering Dark Knight partner Christopher Nolan is shepherding the project for Warner Brothers, but a welcome one, nonetheless. Goyer intends to look to the original John Byrne creation for inspiration. Brandon Routh will not star and Bryan Singer is not expected to direct. So in other other words, less gay, more fun. Don't pretend like that's not an accurate description.Goyer's story involves Luthor and Brainiac, and won't be an origin story, so if you don't know anything about Superman you'll be like TOTALLY WTF? Don't worry, we'll watch all the prior films at my house before The Man of Steel hits theaters. I'll bring the popcorn, you bring the Bryan Singer (LatinoReview)
The Man of Steel
Thursday, February 25 by Reza F.
DIRECTOR: ???CAST: ???SYNOPSIS: A grittier look at the Man of Steel as he protects Metropolis from Brainiac and Lex Luthor. Based on John Byrne's depiction of Superman.
Justin Theroux to Write and Direct 'Zoolander 2′
Thursday, February 25 by
Finally, the douchebags on MTV's Next will have some fresh quotes from a popular movie that they try to pass off as their own. It's been announced that Tropic Thunder and Iron Man 2 scribe Justin Theroux will write and direct a follow-up to Zoolander. In fact, Theroux is heading to Fashion Week in Paris to "immerse himself on what is current in fashion." He's absolutely NOT going for the wild parties, hot women, and mini-croissants stuffed with brie. Just in case you heard that was the real reason.Jonah Hill is in talks to play the villian and Owen Wilson will hopefully reprise his role as Hansel, though he has yet to commit. But Luke Wilson wanted me to mention that he's available, and will work for mini-croissants stuffed with anything. (Deadline Hollywood)
'The Crazies' Actress Radha Mitchell
Thursday, February 25 by Defy Media
Radha Mitchell got her big Hollywood start in Pitch Black opposite Vin Diesel, and has been a rising star ever since. The only downside is she kind of owes her success to Vin Diesel, and you NEVER want to be in that guy's pocket. A word from Radha: "Any situation today could be a tragedy or a comedy, it just depends on the mood that you're in when you're experiencing it, and the mood of the storyteller who is telling it." I could tell you a story of a puppy massacre while I was still high off a drug fueld threeway with Bar Refaeli and a stranger and I bet you'd still think it was tragic. So there. The pics after the jump are guaranteed to put you in a good mood.
Conan O'Brien Hosts 140 Character Talk Show on Twitter
Thursday, February 25 by
Conan O'Brien is so hard up for social interaction that he's joined Twitter like the rest of us losers. Welcome to the club, Coco! As of right now, Conan has 272,791 followers, but by the time you realize Screen Junkies exists and actually read this post he could be inactive (dead). In the bio section of the Twitter verified account it states, "I had a show. Then I had a different show. Now I have a Twitter account." Oh how the mighty have fallen. But no worries, NBC will allow Conan to talk directly to humans again in September, and it seems Fox has an interest in providing him with a stage and broadcasting these interactions. Until then, follow Conan's Twitter here, and read more of his interviews with tiny woodland creatures. On Monday, you can watch Jay Leno on the show he stole back from Conan, that is if you're a sadomasocist. (HitFix)
Nic Cage and Ryan Reynolds Cast as Cavemen in 'The Croods'
Thursday, February 25 by
Dreamworks has hired the voices of Nicolas Cage and Ryan Reynolds for an upcoming caveman comedy. The film was being developed at Aardman Animations with the name Crood Awakenings but is now simply called The Croods. Why change it? Both names conjure the image of diarrhea equally. Hey! Here's the plot: "An old school caveman must lead his family across a volatile prehistoric landscape in search of a new home. The outsized flora and fauna are challenge enough, but the real complication arises when the family is joined by an alarmingly modern caveman whose search for "tomorrow" is at odds with our hero's reliance on the traditions of yesterday." Cage will play the cave-dad while Reynolds voices the modern caveman who charms Cage's daughter. Sounds like a snake's oil salesman, if you ask me. Then again, snake's oil had a lot of practical uses back in those days, the main one being a lubricant. He had it all figured out, that snake's oil salesman. (Variety)
'A Nightmare on Elm Street' Trailer
Thursday, February 25 by
As April 30th grows closer, New Line is beginning their full-on marketing push for Platinum Dunes re-imagining of A Nightmare on Elm Street. This week has given us an onslaught of promotion. By this point we've seen a teaser, behind-the-scenes footage, stills, and now this second trailer. The first trailer offered bits of Freddy's backstory and a glimpse of Jackie Earle Haley in the makeup. This time around we get a good look at the nightmare sequences themselves, though not that great of a look at Krueger. But from what we do see, I'd say he's a lot more terrifying than his days with the Fat Boys.


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Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein Gets 75 Percent RaiseSubmitted by go213mph on Mon, 01/21/2013 - 18:28
Angry about your paycheck shrinking this year because the payroll tax cut expired? Well, this should cheer you right up: Goldman Sachs's CEO got a 75 percent raise this year.
Lloyd Blankfein made $21 million last year, including a $2 million salary and a $19 million bonus, CNN/Money reports. That bonus includes $5.6 million in cash. Bloomberg pegs the total pay at $19 million, but what's a couple of million dollars, really?
Blankfein's haul represents a 75 percent pay increase from the year before, CNN/Money notes. It is also nearly double the paltry $11.5 million that Jamie Dimon, CEO of the nation's biggest bank, JPMorgan Chase, took home.
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of destroying the United States economy, currency and financial system. So maybe they deserve it on that account.
I was paid 20 cents silver in my day. Happy to get it.
75¢ in silver is what it used to be... A fortune! I was paid upwards of 20¢ silver per word, & happy to get it.
- Mark Twain Writing Contract, 1903
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- All rights to Mark Twain's works were assigned to Harper & Brothers.
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- Clemens would receive 17% royalties for uniform editions of his books that sold between $12 & $25.
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- Clemens would receive 10% royalties for any collections of short stories of less than 20,000 words.
- Clemens would receive 40% royalties after five years.
- Clemens would receive 30 cents per word for magazine & periodical articles.
Now, I ain't needing that contract anymore. If it suits your purposes, be my guest. Use it.
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He is doing such a wonderful
He is doing such a wonderful job so why not?
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Actually, he's not. Since the
Actually, he's not. Since the market collapsed and Obama came into office, Goldman Sachs' stock has done terribly... the only time in their entire company's history.
:) I was being sarcastic.
:) I was being sarcastic.
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Date of Writing: 4/20/2012
My "homework" given to me by my program this week is to think about how I can head off temptation. In other words, thinking about what I will do when I really want to eat but shouldn't or really don't want to exercise but should.
This has never been my strong suit. When it comes to school or work, I am incredibly disciplined. But when it comes to my own body, I'm queen of excuses. Here's how the conversation in my head goes when I want something to eat: "Mmm, that smells/looks good. I think I'll have some!" When I'm not trying to eat healthy (which I haven't been for awhile), there are no "shouldn'ts" that enter my mind. If I'm trying to eat healthy, I'm usually either 100% disciplined, or if I've already started to slip, the conversation in my head goes: "Mmm, that smells/looks good. I probably shouldn't have it. But I've already screwed up. It's too late anyway. Why not?"
When it comes to working out, usually it doesn't even enter my mind. I'm happy to be warm and snug on the couch. If I could choose my favorite activities, they would all be inside and sedentary (reading, watching movies, eating--of course). When I'm trying to be healthy, it's easy for me to just push it out of my mind, thinking, "I'll do it later," "It's late," "I'm tired," or "I can do it tomorrow."
The thing is, I don't think that's how thin people think. I've noticed that thin people say things like, "I've already had one, I don't need another," "I haven't worked out today, so I shouldn't," "No, thanks--I don't need any brownies because I just ate," "I'll just have half," "I'm not really hungry" or "It looks good, but I've eaten too much today, so I don't want any." Hearing them talk like that always surprised me, because they would then follow those comments up by NOT EATING something delicious, or at least not eating very much of it. It turns out that I think thin people either don't really care about food (my husband) or they keep kind of a running tally of how much they've eaten and stop at some point, choose not to eat things that are unhealthy, or they listen really well to their bodies and don't eat when they're not hungry. I was never capable of that--I was always either eating as much as I wanted, all the time or not eating but feeling bitter and hungry and just waiting until I could again.
Thin people also like to exercise, either that or they like to be outside and active. And the ones who don't actually like exercising seem to force themselves to do it, even if they don't like it. They say things like, "Well, I've got to go, even though it's cold and raining," "My plan calls on me to do 10 miles tomorrow, so I better figure out my route tonight," or "Do you think there'll be a chance for us to go running/biking/hiking/skiing while we're there?" They're always looking for something to do, sticking to their plans, and planning ahead to make sure they can get their workouts in, rather than looking forward to reasons why they can't work out.
So, I think if I'm going to make this a new lifestyle (which increasingly I think I need to, because otherwise I'm just going to end up where I was before), I think I need to start thinking like a thin person. So, when I'm tempted by food like I was tonight (Punch pizza--yum!), I could decide beforehand how much is within my "budget" for the day. Or I could eat something healthy first, and then just have a bite or two. Or I could make it a treat, and only eat it after I've had salad or something healthy on most days. Or I could just say no.
Today I tried seeing what that would be like. When I walked by a huge tray of treats (doughnuts, cranberry bread, Hershey's kisses, chocolate brownies with bananas on top, etc.), and of course I couldn't eat any. Usually, I would have looked at this as an unexpected feast: I would have had one of everything, maybe two brownies, and taken some Hershey's kisses back to my room for later. Today, all I did was let myself smell the basked. I picked up some Hershey's kisses and smelled them and held them, and then put them down again. Then I left. Here's the weird thing: it turns out that I could, in fact, not eat them. And five minutes later, heck one minute later, it didn't even bother me. I wasn't even thinking about it. I just walked away. That's what thin people do--they see food, decide whether it's a good thing to eat and how much is the right amount, and then they act on it and walk away. I think I can do that, if I make a commitment to controlling my hunger rather than letting it control me.
As for the exercise, I think I need to do what thin people do there, too. I need to keep myself on track (sign up for a race, for example, which I've already done, and also keep track of my times and chart my progress, which I'm doing now, too). I need to set out my clothes the night before, to figure a time when I can work out so that I can work around my other commitments and still get it done (like how Jason gets up at 6:00 for weekend runs, so that he can still get everything else done). I need to remind myself that I can't afford to take time off, because I've got a goal to work toward, and so work out indoors if it's cold, or force myself to go out in the rain, if I need to.
I can't say that this is going to be easy for me, because for many decades I have lived the lifestyle of, and have the habits of and self-image of a fat person. In some ways the self image is the hardest to change, because when I think about telling people that I'm going out for a run, I feel like an impostor. I am sure that people know me as someone who loves to eat, and what will happen to all the jokes about me finishing everything off? What will people say if I show up to a party and don't bring something rich and fattening? What will they think if I turn down delicious food? It seems odd, but I feel everyone thinks of me as fat and would be surprised if I didn't act like a fat person, like they'd think I was getting uppity to try to pass myself off as a thin person when I don't deserve it.
Maybe, the more I think about it, I'm the one that I need to convince.
Date of Writing: 4/15/2012
This weekend I chaperoned a school trip to Chicago. That meant that I was not able to have control over my eating, and I had to eat regular food instead of my "protein shakes." Over the course of the weekend, I had the opportunity to eat brownies, cookies, candy, more cookies, Oreos, Subway sandwiches, taffy, chips, granola bars, french fries, caramel corn, cheese corn, pizza, and on and on and on. Every time I was tempted, I turned it down. It was a reminder of how much people eat, and not very healthily.
I ended up eating salad every time, though with dressing and cheese for the protein. Sometimes I also had a shake later, which made me nervous that I was eating too many calories, or that I had stopped being in Ketosis. I have to admit that food was a scary thing. I'm so used to hearing that the weight comes back on instantly, that I was afraid I would have regained all the weight I've lost, even though I could not be eating many calories.
I was hoping that by the time I came back, I would have stayed the same weight. In fact, my initial weighing registered a one pound loss. Then my reaction was instantly disappointment, that this week is probably only going to be a 2-3 pound loss. Funny how my expectations swing so wildly.
Realistically, I think I should be proud of myself for not caving in to temptation (I even avoided the croutons on my salad plate). I should also be pleased that I lost a pound, even though I spent hours and hours on the bus and didn't get in any exercise. And today I was 100% on program, including going rauking (my new term for the run-walking as part of the Ease into 5k).
In fact, I was feeling so inspired, I signed up for a 5k. September 23, 2012 is D-Day. I'm trying to act how fit, healthy, skinny people act--turning down temptation and signing up for running races. I guess that's what I'm going to have to do to keep up the progress.
Date of Writing: 4/10/2012
My weigh-in today, one day short of official weigh-in day, tells me that I've lost 10 pounds so far. In 2 weeks. Wow!
I know that I can't expect to continue this kind of progress throughout, but it does give me motivation. I need some, too. Easter was tough--delicious food, and everyone snacking all day long, while I just drank one shake. And all the Easter candy. And the pasta at home that I cooked for my daughter's birthday.
So far, if I'm not around food, I'm alright. Not hungry even. But if I see other people eating, smell food, or am around it, then I start getting a) hungry and b) bitter, and neither of those are conducive to discipline.
So far so good--I haven't been off plan so far. But this week chaperoning the trip to Chicago will prove a definite temptation. I'm going to have to eat in restaurants with the students, so we'll see how that goes. Hopefully I can keep my progress in mind, as I chomp on my lettuce.
Date of Writing: 4/3/2012
I am on day 6 now, and I'm finding it oddly difficult to find my appetite. I've only had two shakes today and it's 7:25, but I'm not even hungry for the third. I certainly still crave food, and certain foods in particular (those Fritos in the cupboard are calling to me, and I've visited them occasionally to make sure they're doing ok, but I haven't eaten any yet). But it's more of a psychological hunger, not a physical hunger.
Actually, that has been one of the more instructive parts of this process. Having to reacquaint myself with what hunger feels like, and doesn't feel like, is really useful. It reminds me of how rarely I used to eat because I was actually hungry. Right now, the only reason why I'm eating is because I need the energy for my body so I don't get weak. Eating for fuel rather than hedonistic pleasure--radical thought.
Date of Writing: 4/2/2012
The meal plan I'm on provides 600 calories a day. That is clearly not enough to sustain a human being, and even though the meal replacements are carefully balanced to provide 100% of my vitamins and minerals, plus high protein and fiber and moderate fat, it's been a struggle to get used to such a limited caloric intake. The goal is to mimic starvation--after four or five days, the body goes into ketosis, in which instead of burning carbohydrate it burns fat, thus resulting in rapid weight loss (and appetite suppression, which is one of the side effects of starvation, incidentally).
Of course this is very radical, and not something that I would normally endorse or participate in. I've always been a believer in moderate, safe weight loss and have never been attracted to severe calorie restriction. In fact, such schemes always smack of quacks, gimmicks, and unhealthy results to me. But VLCDs (very low calorie diet) have been around for years and have in fact been the subject of several studies (which I read from the original journals publishing the research).
Researchers have found them to be not only effective in weight loss, but also effective in reducing diabetes, high blood pressure, fatty liver disease, PCOS, etc. The research shows that for people with a BMI higher than 30 (me), the risks of the program (potential for gallbladder stones being the most prominent) are dwarfed by the positive health impacts when carried out under a doctor's care.
My program is being monitored by a physician (who is also a registered dietitian and board-certified bariatrician). Before I started I was given an EKG, urinalysis, full blood work and labs, and had my blood pressure, body fat, and lean body mass measured. I will continue to go in for checks every week and I will have my blood, urine and EKG monitored to make sure that I'm not developing any complications.
The expectation is that I will be able to lose between 3 and 5 pounds per week. So far, that seems about right, since this first week isn't even over and I've already lost 7 pounds (usually the first week's loss is about double what it will be, given water weight loss).
All this sounds pretty good, right? Safe, fast weight loss? Without being hungry? Without having to exercise? Without having to count calories or points or measure fiber or fat grams? Well, so far, that's all true. Eating a lemon or chocolate shake for every meal is a little repetitious, but other than that the process has been pretty easy. I was crazy hungry for the first few days, but that is abating. The lightheadedness has been the worst symptom so far.
So, what's the catch? Well, the research on the long-term effectiveness of VLCDs is also pretty clear: most people don't keep the weight off. You're more likely to do so if you receive behavioral modification during the process (which I am), but many people just gain the weight right back. It's easy to understand why: you've been off real food so long, the tendency is to gorge; you haven't really learned how to eat properly or what a realistic serving size is; you haven't necessarily changed your exercise habits, and with rapid weight loss lean muscle mass is also lost, which can undermine long-term weight control. It's also possible that your metabolism has been suppressed, though my doctor says that isn't the case with the program I'm on because the fat content of the meal replacements is high enough for it not to happen. But without a doubt, the real battle here will not be getting the weight off but keeping it off.
That's one of the reasons for starting this blog: to have a place to hold myself accountable, once I get to the maintenance phase. In the past when I've lost weight, I've either gotten pregnant and gained it back or lost motivation and gained it back. This time I realize that if I don't want to end up right back where I am now, I'm going to have to be really, really careful to count every calorie and log every morsel once I start on real food again. This is the opposite of my usual M.O., which is to relax once I've lost the weight, throwing caution to the wind. Well, we can see how well that worked!


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Family Tax & Bookkeeping Service is located at 2349 Cong W L Dickinson Dr, Montgomery, AL. This business specializes in Accounting & Bookkeeping and Taxes.
Family Tax & Bookkeeping Service is an experienced and highly qualified Montgomery, AL tax preparer who is committed to helping you navigate through any of your tax problems and issues. Please give us a call today.