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Table of Contents
Landslide Potential in Santo Domingo De Heredia, Costa Rica, Central America | |
Jonnathan Reyes-Chaves, Mario Fernández-Arce | p1 |
Theory and Applications of Numerical Simulation of Permeation Fluid Mechanics of the Polymer-Black Oil | |
Yirang Yuan, Aijie Cheng, Danping Yang, Changfeng Li | p12 |
The Effect of Concrete Mix Composition on the Character of Fractures of Set Concrete | |
Janusz Konkol, Grzegorz Prokopski | p29 |
Geomorphological Variables that Determine the Magnitude of Stream Floods in Wadi Al-Hasa - South Jordan | |
Ali Hamdi Abu- Salim | p42 |
Production Analysis of Multi-Stage Hydraulically Fractured Horizontal Wells in Tight Gas Reservoirs | |
Fei Wang, Shicheng Zhang | p58 |
Natural Vulnerability Assessment to Contamination of Unconfined Aquifers by Longitudinal Conductance – (S) Method | |
Antonio Celso de Oliveira Braga, Richard Fonseca Francisco | p68 |
Dynamics of Urban Growth in Semarang Metropolitan – Central Java: An Examination Based on Built-Up Area and Population Change | |
Wiwandari Handayani, Iwan Rudiarto | p80 |
Chemostratigraphic Characterization of Siliciclastic Rocks in Parts of the Eastern Dahomey Basin, Southwestern Nigeria | |
Ikhane P. R., Akintola A. I., Bankole S. I., Ajibade O. M., Edward O. O. | p88 |
The Role of Shelterbelts in Vegetation Development of Desert Prone Area of Yobe State, Nigeria | |
Adesina, F. A., Gadiga, B. L. | p109 |
Challenges of Water Crisis on Women's Socio-Economic Activities in the Buea Municipality, Cameroon | |
Lotsmart N. Fonjong, Martha Abongwa Ngekwi | p122 |
A Comparative Study of Suburbanization in United States and China | |
SAINAN LIN | p132 |
Evaluation of Resistivity Anisotropy of Parts of Ijebu Igbo, Southwestern, Nigeria Using Azimuthal Resistivity Survey (ARS) Method | |
Bayewu Olateju O., Oloruntola Moroof O., Mosuro Ganiyu O., Folorunso Ismail O., Kolawole Ajibola. U. | p140 |
Geospatial Application in Mapping Gully Development for Effective Remediation and Control | |
Charles Udosen, Roberto Olabanjo, Abasi-Ifreke S. Etok | p153 |
Benthic Macroalgal Blooms as Indicators of Nutrient Loading from Aquifer-Injected Sewage Effluent in Environmentally Sensitive Near-Shore Waters Associated with the South Florida Keys | |
Sydney T. Bacchus, Sergio Bernardes, Thomas Jordan, Marguerite Madden | p164 |
Determine Sinkholes and Overburden Thicknesses in Selected Covered Carbonate Karst Terrains (Kinta Valley), Perak, Malaysia by Combining Wenner E.R. Tomography, Geological and Satellite Images Techniques | |
Riyadh R. Yassin, Ros Fatihah Muhammad, Samsudin Hj Taib | p199 |
Effects of Peri-Urban Land Use Changes on Forest Ecosystem Services: The Case of Settlements Surrounding Pugu and Kazimzumbwi Forest Reserves in Tanzania | |
John M. Lupala, Makarius V. Mdemu, Stanslaus P. Butungo | p231 |
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Geography and Geology, Vol. 6, No. 4 | |
Lesley Luo | p241 |
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As you prepare and plan for your mission trip experience, find ways to ensure that it is an enriching experience for both you and the community you will be visiting. Use the resources below as you begin your journey in God's incredible mission.
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How do you decide on the destination for a mission trip?
Deciding on your mission trip destination is a discernment process that can engage your congregation's or presbytery's mission committee and other groups. We encourage you to think of the mission trip not as an end unto itself, but as one step in a journey of deeper engagement in the global mission of the church. The questions in this document will help your group in the discernment process of selecting a destination.
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What We Bring With Us: A letter from Doug Orbaker in Nicaragua
Mission is the life we bring with us when we go to another place to serve, and it is the even richer life that we take back with us when we return.
The Power of Empty Hands
In "The Power of Empty Hands", our Director of World Mission, Rev. Dr. Hunter Farrell, examines how the mission worker should put material wealth into perspective when visiting third world countries. He reminds us that the mission worker may be the one to receive "gifts."
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Churches Retool Mission Trips
This article examines mistakes made by well-meaning Presbyterians on short term mission trips and presents new approaches for more meaningful missionary work.
Right now, the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance office may have some opportunities for mission trips for medical coverage. Here is the web address: www.pcusa.org/pda
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70Elimination or Reduction of Baggage Recheck for Arriving International Passengers
to determine the costs associated with the introduction of a new process/system (e.g., staff
training, resources, conveyors, induction points).
· Benefits: CBP could evaluate the historical--and future--benefit of having connecting pas-
senger baggage present in the FIS area for both onward domestic and international flights.
Airports and airlines need to review the incremental costs in relation to the benefit that would
be gained through a reduced baggage recheck.
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the necessary steps for a future reduction.
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sible, airports and/or airlines should introduce pilot projects that provide CBP with the oppor-
tunity to evaluate alternative procedures in a controlled environment. A long-term solution
will be viable only if CBP can continue to effectively manage the international arrivals process
and the airports/airlines realize a net benefit.
The key element that has been evident throughout the course of the study is that all stakehold-
ers (i.e., CBP, airports, airlines, and TSA) are willing to work together to design a better system
for themselves as well as the traveling public. To advance the discussions further, a pilot initiative
could be considered:
1. Design a concept. Airports and/or airlines need to identify alternative solutions that would
satisfy their operational needs within a cost structure that provides a net benefit.
2. Incorporate CBP early in the process. Too often, the government is presented with a final-
ized concept that does not provide any opportunity for discussion or input (or is at least
perceived as such). At such a point, the government may be forced to provide a yes/no answer
without the airport/airlines having the opportunity to make minor modifications that could
secure government support.
3. Define a path forward. Once a concept of operations has been agreed to by all parties, a
schedule for implementation should be agreed to that ensures the pilot initiative is intro-
duced in a timely manner.
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performance and operational statistics to properly evaluate the successful, and unsuccessful,
elements. This will enable all stakeholders to properly assess the merit of a longer-term solu-
tion or to adapt the existing initiative to realize greater benefits.
Potential Additional Actions
To fully implement the ideas contained within this report, the study team further concludes
the need for several key activities:
· Pilot projects: Joint pilot projects between TSA, CBP, airlines, and airports are needed to
provide a proof-of-concept for the findings on international-to-domestic baggage recheck
· Standard operating procedures: Development of national guidelines around baggage recheck
elimination will assist in consistency of processes from site to site.
· Facility guideline changes: Design documents for CBP and TSA may need to be introduced to
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Of course I'm a fan of the collections, but during Fashion Week, I'd say the real action is on the streets. Hordes of stylish attendees coming and going to shows line the sidewalks to Lincoln Center in one unique look after another. Actors, bloggers, models, editors, and even photographers themselves all put on a fashion show of their very own that no one can resist.
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Welcome to Sri Lanka and the start of your honeymoon! You'll be met at Colombo Airport and transferred to hotel for check in. Later this evening a sightseeing tour of Colombo. Drive through the Commercial area of the Fort and Pettah – a noisy Oriental bazaar with a hotchpotch of humanity, ancient vehicles, bargains, mosques & temples. Visit Hindu temples & drive pass Jumi-UL Alfar Jumma Mosque. Continue the tour through the Wolvendaal Dutch Church, Hultsdorf Law courts, to the residential area of Cinnamon Gardens and on to the Independence Square and Bandaranayke Memorial International Conference Hall. There'll also be a visit to Gangaramaya Temple.
After breakfast we leave for Sigiriya. En route visit the Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawela. This orphanage is home to some 89 elephants, out of which are baby elephants found abandoned or orphaned in the wild. They are being cared, fed and trained by the wild life authorities. The best time to visit is during the feeding times with the opportunity of seeing the baby elephants being bottle-fed. It might also be possible to accompany the elephants to a river close-by and see them having their daily bath. Continue to Sigiriya for overnight.
Today climb the 5th century Sigiriya rock fortress, a world heritage site. The 'Lion Rock' is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200m from the scrub jungle and was the innermost stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town. A moat, rampart, and extensive gardens ring the base of the rock. Visit the world-renowned frescoes of the 'Heavenly Maidens' of Sigiriya, which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway. Later this afternoon enjoy a sightseeing tour of Polonnaruwa, the 2nd capital city of Sri Lanka built in the 11th and 12th centuries AD. Here you can see the ruins of the Royal Palace, a number of temples and the Gal Viharaya where four splendid statues of the Buddha in 'Upright', 'Sedentary' and 'Recumbent' postures are carved out of rock.
Leaving Sigiriya this morning we make our way to Kandy. En route visit the Dambulla Cave Temple for a climb up to the temple. Dambulla is the most impressive of Sri Lanka's cave temples with over 2000 sq metres of painted walls and over 150 images of the Buddha of which the largest is the colossal figure of the Buddha carved out of rock spanning 14 meters. Continuing, visit a spice garden in Matale to see the different spices which Sri Lanka is famous for. You will be introduced to different spices and shown how some of these spices are grown and processed. Continue to Kandy for hotel check in. This evening visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic and witness a cultural show featuring traditional Sri Lankan dancing.
Today visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. This botanical garden was first built as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala king and was expanded by the British. It is 147 acres in extent and provides an amazing variety of trees, plants and flowers. Later enjoy a sightseeing tour of Kandy, the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings, and a World Heritage Site. The name Kandy conjures visions of splendor and magnificence. Many of the legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. Drive around the Kandy Lake built by the last Sinhala king Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1798. Visit Kandy town and Bazaar, the arts & crafts centre and a gem museum and lapidary.
Leave for Nuwara Eliya today and en route visit a tea plantation and tea factory where the best tea in the world is produced. You will be told all about the process of manufacturing tea and see how tea is graded with time of enjoy a cuppa! Continue to Nuwara Eliya - its invigorating mountain climate and scenery makes it Sri Lanka's most popular hill resort. Nuwara Eliya is also the heart of Sri Lanka's tea country producing a significant share of the world's best tea. Sri Lanka's highest mountain Pidurutalagala (8282 feet) is also located here. Hotel check in with remainder of the day at leisure.
This morning we leave for the Yala National Park. Upon arrival, hotel check in. This evening proceed on a Jeep Safari. This park is famous for its high density of leopards, perhaps the highest in the world. You are also sure to see elephants – grumpy loan males during the dry months and large herds in the wet season. As is common in Sri Lanka there is a huge diversity of stunning birdlife including migratory species such as the flamingo. The uniqueness of the park is the sheer diversity of the habitat: dense jungles suddenly gives way to lagoons and open plain areas and the park has a simply beautiful sea front. Huge, stark boulders dominate the horizon and the elegant, languorous leopard can often be seen basking atop the sun baked rock.
Today we make our way to the coast. En route visit the Galle Fort, first built by the Portuguese and then modified by the Dutch during the 17th century. Even today, after 400 years of existence, it looks new and polished with reconstruction work done by the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka. Today the Sri Lankan government and many Dutch people who still own some of the properties inside the fort are looking at making this one of the modern wonders of the world. Continue to your beach resort for overnight.
The next few days are yours to enjoy at leisure in Beruwala, an ideal tropical beach with its sparkling warm blue seas and a lush fringe of palm trees, all bathed in warm golden sunshine.
Today marks the end of your incredible journey with On the Go Tours. After breakfast and hotel check out we will transfer you to the airport for your onward departure flight.
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Neil loves Sue. He also loves Doctor Who. But can he bring his two great loves together? And does he have the right?
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All Doctor Who fans and their spouses should buy this book. It will save them years of expensive therapy. – Matthew Sweet
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17 So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face: but he said to me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end [shall be] the vision. | 17 As he came near the place where I was standing, I was terrified and fell prostrate. "Son of man," he said to me, "understand that the vision concerns the time of the end." |
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10 As soon as it was night, the brothers sent Paul and Silas off to Beroea. On arrival, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. | 10 As soon as it was night, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went to the Jewish synagogue. |
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Sacramento, CA (Sports Network) - Zydrunas Ilgauskas hit a trio of three- pointers in overtime and LeBron James finished with a triple-double as the Cavaliers blanked Sacramento in the extra session, on the way to a 117-104 victory.
Ilgauskas, who finished with 25 points, came into the game 1-for-1 on three- point tries this season, but drained all of his attempts Wednesday in a span of less than two minutes as the Cavaliers won their second in a row.
James had 34 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists for his 26th career triple- double, as Cleveland beat the Kings for the seventh straight time. Mo Williams exited in the first quarter with a left knee contusion, but returned in the second and finished with 27 points for the Cavaliers, who won for the seventh time in eight contests.
The latest victory came in advance of their titanic Christmas Day meeting with Kobe Bryant and the Lakers in Los Angeles. It also occurred two nights after the Cavs dealt Phoenix its first home loss this season.
The Kings, who rallied from a 35-point deficit to win in Chicago on Monday, received 28 points from Tyreke Evans. Omri Casspi and Jason Thompson each netted 18 points, while Spencer Hawes chipped in 17 points and 12 boards.
Ilgauskas hit a jumper with 1:42 left in regulation to give the Cavs a 104-102 lead, but after Williams missed a jumper, Evans drove in for the tying layup with 38.7 seconds to go. James missed a jumper and Evans then failed to get off a shot at the end of regulation as he was defended well by James.
"We tried different things on Evans throughout the course of the game," Cavs coach Mike Brown said. "In the fourth quarter we knew we were going to put LeBron on him. It really didn't make sense for us to start LeBron on him at the beginning of the game. We knew we could go there if we wanted to but we felt that in the fourth quarter time we could put LeBron on him to see if he could score over somebody with some size."
Sacramento's offense was nonexistent in overtime, though, as the Kings were 0-for-7 from the field. A jumper from Anthony Parker and a James layup moved the Cavs to a four-point lead.
Ilgauskas then took over with three-pointers from the right corner, starting at the 2:11 mark to seal the victory as the Cavs celebrated on the bench thanks to an unlikely good perimeter shooter.
"It was a good experience," Evans said. "I have known LeBron for a while now and growing up and watching him play. At the end of the game he was laughing at me and saying that this is where the superstar steps up. He did a good job finding open teammates and we didn't."
The Cavs led 32-29 after one quarter and stretched that to 57-53 at the half. It was a see-saw battle in the third, but Cleveland held an 89-85 edge moving to the fourth.
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TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras -- Tropical Storm Ernesto swirled along Honduras' northern coast early Tuesday, staying offshore and bringing the threat of torrential rains as it headed toward landfall as a possible hurricane near Mexico's border with Belize.
Nicaraguan authorities moved some people from low-lying areas, while Honduran officials urged people along its Caribbean coast to stay alert.
With Ernesto predicted to stay at sea while passing along Honduras' northern coast during the day, Honduran authorities were monitoring the storm but there were no immediate plans to evacuate people, Roberto Diaz, operations chief of the country's Contingencies Commission, said Monday night.
"We don't think is necessary to evacuate people at this point," Diaz said. "We don't want to create collective panic ... and we think that ordering an evacuation would create hysteria that would affect the population more than the storm itself."
Authorities sent enough food packages to the sparsely populated area to feed 600 families for two weeks, Diaz said.
Contingencies Commission director Lisandro Rosales said the panel was urging men in the region expected to be most affected to stay alert throughout the night in case of flooding.
"The river flows are still low, so we don't expect any problems," Rosales said.
Rain began falling Monday night and the region between Cabo Gracias a Dios and the city of Trujillo already had received about one inch of rain, Diaz said.
Officials in Nicaragua evacuated hundreds of people living along the coast and near the border with Honduras, Guillermo Gonzalez, who is in charge of the country's emergency services, told local television.
"The scope of action will include a big chunk of the northern Caribbean coast, specifically the area between Cabo Gracias a Dios, the Misquito Cays, Puerto Cabezas and Waspam," Gonzalez said.
Ernesto could drop up to five inches of rain along Honduras' coast and the northeastern shores of Nicaragua, the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said.
After passing Honduras, the storm was expected to grow to near-hurricane force before moving ashore near the Belize-Mexico border early Wednesday and eventually passing into the southern Gulf of Mexico.
A tropical storm warning was issued for the coast of Honduras, from the border with Nicaragua westward to Punta Sal, including the Bay Islands. A tropical storm warning was also in effect for the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula from north of Punta Allen to Cancun.
Hurricane warnings were posted for Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and all of Belize's coast.
In Mexico's southern state of Tabasco, authorities warned people of possible floods in the mountains near the state of Chiapas.
"There is a significant risk from water currents of several winding rivers that go into populated areas and cross highways," said Hector Perez, spokesman of Tabasco's office of the federal National Water Commission.
In the past, swollen rivers have swept away houses, livestock and people and set off landslides in the area. In a landslide last year, 31 people were buried in the Chiapas town of Juan del Grijalva.
Tabasco authorities also were taking preventive measures along the state's Gulf of Mexico coast, Civil Protection director Roberto Lopez said. He said authorities were recommending residents stay indoors and listen for emergency announcements issued by authorities.
Tabasco is a low-lying state that often floods. In 2007, heavy rains caused widespread flooding that left 1 million homes underwater and killed 33 people.
Early Tuesday, Ernesto was centered about 195 miles (315 kilometers) east-northeast of the Honduran island of Roatan, the U.S. hurricane center said. The storm had maximum sustained winds near 65 mph (100 kph) and was moving west-northwest at 13 mph (20 kph).
Far out in the Atlantic, Florence weakened to a tropical depression Monday and then dissipated, the center said.
Associated Press writers Antonio Villegas in Tabasco, Mexico, and Luis Galeano in Mangua, Nicaragua, contributed to this report.


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Coventry Health Care, Inc. (NYSE: CVH) today reported consolidated operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. Operating revenues totaled $3.5 billion for the quarter with net earnings of $105.3 million, or earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $0.78. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, total operating revenues were $10.7 billion with net earnings of $367.7 million, or $2.64 EPS.
"I am pleased with the Company's strong third quarter results including the fifth consecutive quarter of membership growth, revenue growth of nearly $500 million from the prior year quarter, MLR improvement across all of the health plan businesses from the prior quarter, continued progress in the Kentucky Medicaid program, and successful implementation of SG&A initiatives driving a low cost operating structure," said Allen F. Wise, chairman and chief executive officer of Coventry. "The strength of these results has allowed the Company to move to the top end of its EPS guidance range. More importantly, I believe the pending combination with Aetna will build upon the strengths of each company and further our shared commitment to improving the health and well-being of our members."
Consolidated Highlights
- Total revenues up 16% from the prior year quarter
- Growth of 120,000 members across the Company's Government Programs businesses of Medicare Advantage Coordinated Care Plans (MA-CCP), Medicare Part D, and Medicaid from the second quarter of 2012
- Awarded a contract with the Commonwealth of Kentucky to provide Medicaid services in Region 3 of the Commonwealth's Managed Medicaid Program which is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2013
- 1 of 4 participants awarded a contract to provide services to approximately 170,000 eligible members
- Selling, general, and administrative expense (SG&A) of 15.1% of total revenue, a decline of 150 basis points (bps) from the prior year quarter
- SG&A expense in the third quarter includes costs of $6.5 million, or $0.03 EPS, associated with the pending Aetna transaction
- Increased MA-CCP Star ratings, as publicly released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on October 13, 2012
- 50% of the Company's current MA-CCP membership now resides in contracts rated 4.0 Stars
- 11 of the 19 MA-CCP contracts that received Star scores increased by at least 0.5 Star in the recently released 2013 plan ratings
- Recent Star rating increases will impact bonus payments for the 2014 MA-CCP program year and were driven by continued investments and commitment to improving quality of care for our members
Third Quarter 2012 Highlights
Medicare Advantage- As of September 30, 2012, MA-CCP membership was 256,000, an increase of 36,000 members, or 16%, from the prior year quarter and an increase of 3,000 members from the second quarter of 2012
- The MA-CCP MLR was 83.1% in the quarter and 80.1% year-to-date
- Excluding the impact of the Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) audit reserve reduction during the first quarter of 2012 , the year-to-date MLR would be 320 bps higher at 83.3% which is consistent with full year MLR guidance of low to mid 80%'s
- As of September 30, 2012, Medicare Part D membership was 1,545,000, an increase of 397,000 members, or 35%, from the prior year quarter and an increase of 51,000 members from the second quarter of 2012
- The Medicare Part D MLR was 84.2% in the quarter, and 90.0% year-to-date, consistent with the Company's full year MLR guidance of low to mid 80%'s
- As of September 30, 2012, Medicaid membership was 998,000, an increase of 531,000 members, or 114%, from the prior year quarter and an increase of 66,000 members from the second quarter of 2012
- The Medicaid MLR was 93.0% in the quarter, a decrease of 30 bps from the second quarter 2012, and 95.3% year-to-date, consistent with the Company's full year MLR guidance of mid 90%'s
- The Company commenced operations in the Nebraska expansion area effective July 1, 2012, giving Coventry the only statewide Medicaid physical health managed care presence in Nebraska
- The Company's Kentucky Medicaid business produced an MLR of 108.4%, an improvement of 240 bps from the second quarter MLR of 110.8%
- Fourth quarter financial results for the Company's Kentucky Medicaid business will benefit from a scheduled contract rate increase of 5.3% effective October 1, 2012, and from the removal of the limitations on risk adjustment effective October 1, 2012, which is expected to increase premium rates by an additional 2.0% to 2.5% based on the current membership mix
- Effective November 1, 2012, the Company has implemented co-payments in the benefit design structure and has also continued to make progress on contracting initiatives including the removal of certain high-cost health systems from the network which are expected to cause membership attrition during the recently completed open enrollment period
- While we expect significant MLR improvement in the fourth quarter, the Kentucky Medicaid program remains challenging and continues to underperform our original expectations
- The Company expanded into the Far Southwest Region of the Virginia Medicaid Program during the third quarter of 2012, launched operations in the New West Zone in Pennsylvania effective October 1, 2012, and will begin operations in the New East Zone in Pennsylvania during the first quarter of 2013
- As of September 30, 2012, commercial risk membership was 1,489,000, a decrease of 30,000 members, or 2%, from the second quarter of 2012
- The commercial risk medical loss ratio (MLR) was 81.5% in the quarter, a decrease of 60 bps from the prior year quarter, and 81.5% year-to-date
- Consistent with the Company's prior view, the Company forecasts full year 2012 commercial risk MLR to be in the range of 81.5% to 82.5%
- Consistent with the Company's prior view, and based upon observed trend in the mid 7%'s, the Company currently forecasts fundamental prospective medical trend in a range of 8% plus or minus 50 bps
- Investment portfolio in a net unrealized gain position of $129 million as of September 30, 2012, an increase of $21 million from the second quarter of 2012
- Health plan Days in Claims Payable (DCP) of 50.90, an increase of 1.13 days from the prior quarter
- $850 million in free cash at the parent at quarter-end
- Board of Directors approval of the Company's third quarterly cash dividend paid on October 8, 2012
- Risk revenue of $12.88 billion to $12.98 billion
- Management services revenue of $1.18 billion to $1.19 billion
- Consolidated revenue of $14.06 billion to $14.17 billion
- Consolidated MLR of 83.9% to 84.3%
- Cost of sales expense of $264.0 million to $268.0 million
- SG&A of $2.09 billion to $2.11 billion
- Depreciation and amortization expense of $152.0 million to $153.0 million
- Other income of $105.0 million to $115.0 million
- Interest expense of $99.0 million to $100.0 million
- Tax rate of 37.7% to 38.3%
- Diluted share count of 136.5 million to 137.5 million
- GAAP EPS of $3.25 to $3.30, which includes SG&A expense of approximately $0.06 EPS from costs associated with the pending Aetna transaction
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3 But year by year there is a memory of sins in those offerings. | 3 But those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins, |
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The man sent from God retires
After 39 years, the man who led the church with the motto, The Church with an Open Door -- Salem Union Baptist Church, has passed on God's baton.
Reverend Charles W. Saunders was celebrated at a retirement service at the Taylor Street church on Sunday, May 19, known as Pentecost Sunday. He was told as he went off into retirement that he was simply headed into a brand new season.
According to Mount Tabor Full Gospel Baptist Church Senior Pastor Bishop Neil Ellis, as Dr. Saunders retires he should do so knowing that he was a man sent from God. He told Saunders that if he was not that he would not have been able to do all the things he was able to.
Saunders served the convention as its longest serving president to date. Under his leadership, he led the way in bringing Jordan Prince Williams High School out of debt and made it an attractive and impactful academic institution once again. He served as its principal for 17 years.
Under Saunders' leadership, the school grew so rapidly that the leadership of the Baptist Convention saw the need to begin an academic institution that now bears his name -- Charles W. Saunders Baptist School. He was also the brainchild and driving force behind the establishment of the Bahamas Baptist College.
Saunders served as advisor to the Baptist Community College, superintendent of the Bahamas Baptist Union and president of the National Baptist Convention, all while sitting in the pastor's chair of Salem. And it is said that the church's membership never felt cheated or deprived as he went about his other duties. Ellis said Saunders was able to do all that he did because he was a man sent from God.
"In every generation, God raises up a man with a specific purpose for a specific people, gives him a specific assignment for a specific season. It should be very clear to all and sundry, that Charles Wellington Saunders did not choose this vocation. God chose him," Ellis told a packed church.
"I'm satisfied that one of the main reasons [Saunders] was able to operate on such a high level with such an accelerated pace and accomplished so very much was because he was chosen. [And] when God chooses a man, he does not ask for anybody's opinion, nor does he seek anybody's permission. God chooses that man and without getting anybody's approval, he sets [him] into place. And when God chooses a man for a particular assignment, one thing is guaranteed, he equips that man for the assignment."
A done deal
The Mt. Tabor church leader told Saunders that as he demitted office, he should know that he was chosen for and appointed to his pastoral assignment and that it was not something that he stumbled into. He told Saunders that the last 39 years of his life was a done deal even before he was born.
"I believe the reason why Dr. Saunders was so effective and impactful, the reason he was so powerful and influential, the reason why he was able to help bring so many people back on track with their lives and ministries, the reason why he was able to rescue the perishing and care for the dying, the reason why he was able to lift the standard of ministry in The Bahamas, particularly in the Baptist order for over four decades, I believe is because he was chosen for this," Ellis said.
"Charles Saunders was able to do so much, and at the same time, maintain a high level of integrity. This man had the hand of God on him. He was chosen and appointed to the Salem Union Baptist Church and at the same time he was chosen and appointed to the Bahamas Baptist Union and at the same time he was chosen and appointed to the Bahamas National Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention, and at the same time he was on the board of The College of The Bahamas, and at the same time he was the chairman of the Police Service Commission, and at the same time he served on the board of the Central Bank of The Bahamas. How could a man do all this, except he's been chosen."
Saunders was also the only person for whom the constitution of the Baptist convention was changed three times to extend his tenure. Prior to those times, every other president had served three years and moved on. According to Ellis, who was convention president at the time, the generation of leaders apparently did not want to get rid of Saunders. He said they wanted him to continue to serve. Saunders had to finally say he'd had enough.
"Charles W. Saunders was chosen and appointed with a specific assignment to bear fruit. Over the last 39 years, one year short of a generation, many persons can attest that they found life in Jesus Christ through the preaching and teaching of the Word of God through this man," Ellis said.
Heaven applauding for work well done
Ellis added that Rev. Charles Saunders, a man referred to as a prophet, pastor and teacher, was chosen and appointed to bear fruit so that God is glorified, and that Charles Saunders had been faithful to the assignment; and that Saunders' life is an assurance to those who have been chosen, appointed, assigned to bear fruit and remain faithful to their assignment.
As he retired, Saunders, who was born in Moss Town, Exuma, was told that he fought his fight, that he ran his race and unapologetically kept the faith; that he came to the capital city and rose to national prominence, including occupying the seat of the highest office in his denomination.
"While hell is still afraid of him, heaven I believe is applauding him for work well done," said Ellis.
Ellis reminded the congregation that Saunders had touched and made a difference in the lives of so many people in The Bahamas and North America. He said that many of the Baptist preachers who lead congregations today have been ordained by Saunders, recommended to their church by him, had their churches commissioned by him, were mentored by him, or in some cases, married by him. He did all of the aforementioned for Ellis. He said there was not one significant event in his life over the past 32 years that Saunders did not have a hand in, and that he and his wife Patrice were indebted to him.
"He was always there for the young, budding pastors and preachers. He understood that a great man shows his greatness by the way he treats little men. It is noteworthy that several years ago, the Ingraham government saw fit to name a significant highway in his honor -- the Charles W. Saunders highway," Ellis said.
Saunders, who was ordained an assistant pastor in 1968, was described as a Bahamian living legend, a history maker, a faith walker and an agent of change in his generation. He said as he looked down at the congregation gathered to celebrate his retirement, the one thing he did was to thank God that it was not a funeral service. He also thanked God for getting him to where he is today, and recalled that at the time of his ordination he said to God to trust him and that he would do what God wanted him to do and say.
"My philosophy has been lean on the Lord and He will make crooked paths straight, rough paths smooth and He will stand with you," said Saunders.
He also reminded Bahamians to be kind to each other and that God blesses kindness. Saunders said he would always be there for people who need his help -- other than financially, as he is officially a retiree now.
Present at Saunders' retirement service was Prime Minister Perry Christie, as well as the former prime minister, Hubert Ingraham, and Leader of the Opposition Dr. Hubert Minnis. Evangelist Maureena Dean, a 93-year-old church member who had been ill for some time, made it a point to attend the service for Saunders. Students of Charles W. Saunders School and their teachers were also present.


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KPMG International (KPMG) today announced record-high combined revenues of US$23.03 billion for the fiscal year ending 30 September 2012, representing a 4.4% increase over the previous year in local currency terms. When adjusted to US dollars, revenues increased by 1.4%, reflecting the relative strength of the US dollar. At a time of ongoing global economic challenges, the growth reflects our continued strategic focus on investments in emerging markets and key service areas, as well as aggressive recruitment of top talent. In the latest Universum rankings, business students from leading universities around the world voted KPMG as one of the most attractive employers for the third consecutive year, ranking second overall and highest among the Big 4 firms.
Michael J. Andrew, Chairman of KPMG International, commented:
"2012 was a year of two distinct halves; with growth strongest at 6.4% in the first six months of the year and relatively weaker growth of 2.1% in the six months to September. Growing our business against such a challenging economic backdrop is testament to the quality of our people and the strength of their relationships with clients."
KPMG recorded increased revenues across all functions with particularly strong growth generated in Financial Services, Industrial Markets and Infrastructure, Government and Healthcare. Advisory revenues grew by 8.3%, to $7.86 billion; Tax revenues grew by 6.3%, to $4.86 billion; and Audit revenues grew by 0.9%, to $10.31 billion.
"The growth in Advisory and Tax underlines the strength of client demand for professional services," said Michael. "On the Audit side, the market has never been more competitive and we are focused on continuing to improve audit quality, as evidenced by our significant investments in our global audit platform that surpassed $50 million, in addition to the $100 million invested over the past several years. KPMG member firms are also actively engaged with their regulators around the world in constructive dialogue, with the goal of continuing to improve audit quality."
At a regional level, the Americas delivered strong growth for the year, with revenues rising by 7%. The Europe, Middle East and Africa region reported increased revenues of 4% across the region, despite the ongoing economic uncertainty caused by the Eurozone crisis. The Asia Pacific region reported revenue growth of 1.1%, reflecting subdued growth in North Asia.
KPMG's commitment to investment in rapidly growing economies was reflected by exceptional annual growth of 20% or more at KPMG firms in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, India and Turkey. Revenue growth was also strong in Africa and Indonesia, rising by more than 10% in each area over the last fiscal year. The decision to convert our Chinese member firm from a joint venture to a special general partnership was also a bold step and will enable KPMG's Chinese firm to continue to contribute to the development of the Chinese accounting profession.
"I am proud that our Chinese member firm has grown from 30 employees only 20 years ago to 9,000 partners and staff today, with significant potential for future growth," said Michael. "Opening a new KPMG office in Myanmar last month was a sign of our commitment to helping to rebuild that country's economy, and to playing a leading role in the economic development of the region." KPMG also established member firms in Iraq and Mongolia during the course of the year and now operates in 156 countries. The decision to locate KPMG's chairman in Asia is a further indication of the commitment to the important role of this region in the global economy.
In addition to investing in its global audit platform and emerging markets, KPMG also focused on bolstering advisory and tax services. Michael noted that KPMG "will continue to make acquisitions that will help build market-leading positions and capabilities in key areas that are important to clients, as we have done in shared services and outsourcing advisory and indirect tax compliance services, as well as in procurement and supply chain management, through our recent acquisition of BrainNet. We are making these investments to help provide the highest quality, most innovative services to clients." He added, "I'm confident the investments we are making will create growth and career advancement opportunities for our professionals."
Recruiting top talent remained a priority in FY12. Over the course of the year, KPMG increased its global workforce by over 5%, to more than 152,000 partners and staff, the highest number of individuals ever employed across the network. More than 450 new partners were appointed over the year, bringing the number of partners across the network to more than 8,600, another record. KPMG recruited more than 18,000 graduates last year and plans to recruit a further 60,000 graduates over the next three years, marking the highest planned recruitment levels in KPMG's history. With its strong focus on training and advancement, KPMG has become one of the top tier employers in the business community.
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Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 273.6
- Total Fat: 14.5 g
- Cholesterol: 169.0 mg
- Sodium: 348.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 3.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
- Protein: 31.5 g
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Greek Meat Loaf
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I make homemade tzatziki sauce and top with chopped tomatoes. I make homemade tzatziki sauce and top with chopped tomatoes.Number of Servings: 8
2 pounds 93% lean ground beef
5 oz container reduced fat Feta cheese
1/3 cup ground flax seed
3 extra large eggs
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
2 Tbsp oregano
1 Tbsp red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
Mix all ingredients and place in 9 x 12 baking dish.
Bake at 375 - 400 degrees for 1 hour or until juices run clear.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JAGRACER.
Bake at 375 - 400 degrees for 1 hour or until juices run clear.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JAGRACER.
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This is my favorite meatloaf!! I haven't had meatloaf in over 7 years, but was willing to try again for this recipe and it was worth it. So delicious doesn't need any additional sauce (I put sauce on most of my meat). I will be making this again and again. My 4yr old likes making it with me! - 9/13/11
This was Awesome! I have tried many, many meatloaf recipes and this is the ONLY one my family wants again. For lunch I cut up thin slices of the leftover cold meatloaf, served it on whole wheat Triscuits, topped it off with some tzatziki and told my friends they were eating Greek Pate! A Hit! - 2/3/10


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geographical name \ˈman-ˈchü-ˈkwō, man-ˈchü-ˌ\Definition of MANCHUKUO
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(Concise Encyclopedia)Puppet state created in 1932 by Japan out of the three historic provinces of Manchuria (northeastern China). After the Russo-Japanese War (1895), Japan gained control of the Russian-built South Manchurian Railway, and its army established a presence in the region; expansion there was seen as necessary for Japan's status as an emerging world power. In 1931 the Japanese army created an excuse to attack Chinese troops there, and in 1932 Manchukuo was proclaimed an independent state. The last Qing emperor was brought out of retirement and made Manchukuo's ruler, but the state was actually rigidly controlled by the Japanese, who used it as their base for expansion into Asia. An underground guerrilla movement composed of Manchurian soldiers, armed civilians, and Chinese communists opposed the occupying Japanese, many of whom had come over to settle in the new colony. After Japan's defeat in 1945 the settlers were repatriated.
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By MICHAEL FALCONE (@michaelpfalcone)
- LOOKING FOR PROGRESS IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES: On "Good Morning America" today ABC's JONATHAN KARL put the chances of a shutdown — or a catastrophic default — at 50-50. "As that clock ticks down toward shutdown there is no real sign of progress anywhere," Karl said. "The chances are getting greater with each passing hour. … Leaders in both parties that I've spoken to both think that a shutdown is more likely than not. I would put the odds of a shutdown or default at 50-50 … and I may be being optimistic."
- WHAT HAPPENS NOW? Around 12:30 p.m. today, the Senate will start its votes and wrap up its work on the amended continuing resolution to keep the government funded, ABC's ARLETTE SAENZ notes. Senate leadership was able to work out a deal on accelerating the time-frame for a vote to Friday instead of Sunday so the House could have more time to work on a plan. The House will vote on their amended continuing resolution on Saturday or Sunday. But the Senate has warned it will only accept a so-called "clean CR," something the House has not indicated they will agree to.
- OBAMA — GOP IS TRYING TO 'BLACKMAIL' ME: President Obama yesterday accused Republicans of political extortion, saying they are trying to "blackmail a president" by threatening to shut down the government or refuse to raise the debt ceiling unless he agrees to gut his signature health care law, ABC's MARY BRUCE notes. Making a sales pitch for Obamacare before a crowd of students in Maryland, the president said that critics of the Affordable Care Act have become "more irresponsible" as implementation approaches. "Some have threatened a government shutdown if they can't shut down this law. Others have actually threatened an economic shutdown by refusing to pay America's bills if they can't delay the law. That's not going to happen as long as long as I'm president," he said to cheers at Prince George's Community College. "The Affordable Care Act is here to stay." http://abcn.ws/1baHwSg
- THIS WEEK ON 'THIS WEEK': With a looming government shutdown just days away, GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS goes one-on-one with former President Bill Clinton on the budget battles in Washington and his latest work with the Clinton Global Initiative, in a Sunday exclusive. And our powerhouse roundtable tackles all the week's politics, with ABC News political analyst Matthew Dowd, Weekly Standard editor Bill Kristol, New York Times columnist and Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman, and former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Check the "This Week" page for full guest listings. Be sure to use #ThisWeek when you tweet about the program. Tune in Sunday: http://abcnews.go.com/thisweek
ABC's RICK KLEIN: These are dangerous political times for all involved. Republicans are currently convincing themselves that they may be better suited to fight things out over the debt ceiling instead of a government shutdown. (Raising the stakes after drawing a bad hand?) The White House is currently convincing itself that the only thing to be sure of is that Republicans will fold, not once but twice. (Won't there be blame enough to go around if either of the bad things on the horizon happen?) This crisis has been marked by a surprising lack of leadership – of caution, half-steps, missteps, and sometimes no steps at all. It's a leadership moment for somebody, maybe from an unexpected corner, to navigate these next few months without everybody going bust.
ABC's JEFF ZELENY: The huffing-and-puffing you hear on the Senate floor will draw to a close after an early-afternoon vote on a plan to keep the government running when the fiscal year ends Monday night. But then what? In the House, that's a question with no clear answer. Will House Republicans add a provision trying to delay the individual mandate of Obamacare by a year? Will they try to eliminate subsidies on health insurance for themselves and their staffs? Will they try killing the tax on medical devices? There's disagreement on what to do before sending the bill back to the Senate. But even as the clock keeps ticking, there is still widespread belief a government shutdown won't happen — or if it does, it will be for hours, not days or weeks.
CAPITOL HILL'S 40 UNDER 40: WILL YOUTH INVASION CHANGE WASHINGTON? Can youth and relative inexperience be virtues? Illinois Republican Aaron Schock and Hawaiian Democrat Tulsi Gabbard are making the case that they can be – at least when it comes to getting things done on Capitol Hill. The two members of Congress, both in their thirties, are recruiting Congress' 40 members under the age of 40 to join their newly launched "Congressional Future Caucus." "It's bringing together the freshest faces in Washington, DC and the Congress," Schock told "Top Line's" RICK KLEIN of the new caucus in a joint interview with Gabbard on the steps of the Capitol. "When most of America looks at Washington, DC, they look at a much older, much grayer Congress, and we're excited that there are now 40 members under the age of 40 and we can hopefully get some things done," Schock said. Gabbard says she's observed that that younger, newer members of Congress tend to have a different mindset than some of their older colleagues who've been in Congress for a longer period of time. "What we're seeing generationally, that is now being reflected in Congress, because we have more members who are younger, is an impatience, an unwillingness to just wait around and expect things will change," she said. WATCH: http://yhoo.it/19LOn1x
BILL CLINTON CALLS PARTS OF HOUSE GOP PROPOSAL TO RAISE DEBT CEILING 'CHILLING,' 'SPITEFUL'. During an interview for "This Week" airing Sunday, former President Bill Clinton called parts of the reported House GOP proposal to raise the debt ceiling "chilling" and "almost spiteful" in the way that it would impact low-income Americans, according to ABC's BEN BELL. "If I were the president, I wouldn't negotiate over these draconian cuts that are going to take food off the table of low-income working people, while they leave all the agricultural subsidies in for high-income farmers and everything else. I just think it's — it's chilling to me," Clinton told ABC News' GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS in an interview this morning in New York. "It seems almost spiteful," he added. Clinton, speaking to Stephanopoulos during the annual Clinton Global Initiative, asserted that House Republicans were attempting to strong-arm President Obama and advised him to not change course. The president has said repeatedly that he would not negotiate with Congress over raising of the debt ceiling. "This is the House Republicans and the Tea Party people saying, 'We don't want to negotiate with the Democrats. … We want to dictate over the Senate, over the House Democrats, over the Speaker of the House of our own party and over the president,'" the former president said. http://abcn.ws/1baHwSg
REPUBLICANS CLASH ON SENATE FLOOR OVER GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. Tension spilled over on the Senate floor Thursday as lawmakers squabbled over the timing of a vote to avert a government shutdown, ABC's ARLETTE SAENZ and JEFF ZELENY report. But it wasn't a Democrat vs. Republican fight. It was Republican vs. Republican. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid wanted to accelerate consideration of the continuing resolution by setting a vote for Thursday night. But Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Mike Lee, R-Utah, objected, prompting Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., to accuse the Texas senator of trying to gin up publicity over the vote. "I'm understanding the reason we're waiting is that y'all have sent out [press releases] and e-mails and you want everybody to be able to watch," Corker said. "It just doesn't seem to me that that's in our nation's interest." Cruz turned the tables on Corker, saying the Tennessee senator's vote on cloture on Friday will align with Democrats. Cloture is the procedure to bring a debate to a close, allowing a vote to take place. "Why is Majority Leader Harry Reid going to vote the same way you're proposing to vote? Why is every Democrat in this chamber going to vote the way you're proposing to vote?" Cruz asked. http://abcn.ws/1bfZKFA
NOTED: House Speaker John Boehner told reporters yesterday he does not intend to accept the bill as amended by the Senate, ABC's JOHN PARKINSON reports. "The American people don't want the president's health care bill, and they don't want the government to shut down," Boehner, R-Ohio, said. "Republicans are listening. We passed a bill last week that would do just what the American people have asked. It's time for the Senate to listen and pass the bill that we've sent over there." Given the political risks that come with a prolonged political ping pong match, Boehner was questioned whether he concedes that the government is headed for a shutdown next week. "No, I do not," he insisted. "No, I do not expect that to happen." http://abcn.ws/1bfaB2A
WENDY DAVIS TO RUN FOR GOVERNOR OF TEXAS. Wendy Davis, the Texas state senator who catapulted from obscurity to fame with her more than 11-hour filibuster, will run for governor, according to Texas and Democratic Party officials, ABC's RICK KLEIN and ABBY PHILLIP report. Davis began informing Democratic officials in D.C. and Texas of her decision yesterday, but a formal announcement is planned for Oct. 3 in Texas. Davis, 50, has been encouraged by Democrats to launch her gubernatorial bid after she rallied the party's base with her attempt to block an anti-abortion bill from passing in the state legislature in June. She initially succeeded in blocking the bill, but it eventually passed in a second special session called by Republican Gov. Rick Perry. Many Democrats in Texas and nationally view Davis as the party's best chance to compete in a state that has not elected a Democrat as governor since Ann Richards was elected in 1990. Richards, the second female governor of the state, is also the mother of Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards. Davis would face Attorney General Gregg Abbott in what is likely to be an expensive and potentially bitter race. http://abcn.ws/1bJjlx0
CORY BOOKER NOT BLUSHING AFTER TWITTER BANTER WITH STRIPPER. Cory Booker's senatorial campaign is shrugging off revelations that the constantly-tweeting Newark mayor had Twitter exchanges, including direct messages, with a Portland, Ore., stripper, ABC's SHUSHANNAH WALSHE notes. The Twitter banter between the stripper, Lynsie Lee, who works at a vegan strip club called Caso Diablo, and Booker was first reported by Buzzfeed Wednesday. At a news conference Thursday, Booker said he communicates with people who send "kindness" his way and he doesn't "study peoples' profile(s)." "That's really what this is, is me responding to people, which I do every single day," he said. "And frankly, finally, I just have to say, it is all about just that, is about listening to people and engaging with people no matter what their profession. "I've tweeted people back from all different backgrounds," he added. "It's not something I pay attention to. But when somebody's kind to me, I often say thank you." Booker added that his Twitter behavior leads him to "talk to everybody." "It's the way we should be in public life," Booker said. "And casting judgment on folks because of what they do is unacceptable to me and I'm going to continue being me – this doesn't change that at all – and continue talking to everybody. It's what I do in Newark." http://abcn.ws/1bfJEvA
ERIC HOLDER CALLS SCOURGE OF YOUTH VIOLENCE 'TOO GREAT TO IGNORE'. Eric Holder issued an urgent call to action on the problem of youth violence in America on Thursday, speaking not only as the attorney general but also "as the father of three wonderful kids." Holder, who headlined the National Summit on Preventing Youth Violence, a two-day summit in Crystal City, Va., said he considered tackling the challenge "a personal priority," ABC's MARY ALICE PARKS notes. Speaking to a crowd of U.S. attorneys, members of Congress, community leaders and youth representatives from across the country, he acknowledged that "resources are scare," and said that issues of violence and trauma must be addressed not only with national policy, but also with changes at the community and family level. "Our actions must be rooted first and foremost in what we can accomplish as parents, as friends, as mentors, as advocates, as scout leaders, as little league coaches," Holder said. "Our records will only be successful if we can ensure that our kids grow up in neighborhoods where adults reach out to them." http://abcn.ws/194YSvK
PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH USES GOLF TOURNAMENT TO HELP WOUNDED VETERANS. Former President George W. Bush kicks off the third annual Warrior Open golf tournament that features 24 wounded combat veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. The annual event is one of Bush's few public outings as he's enjoyed a busy private life that recently included a health scare and the birth of his first grandchild. The Warrior Open is a competitive 36-hole golf tournament that ends Saturday in Irving, Texas. The event honors U.S. service members wounded in the war on terror during post 9/11 combat. "The example of these folks out here today is an important example for our fellow citizens," Bush told ABC News' JOSH ELLIOTT. "You can either be defeated or defeat your injury. They all have chosen to defeat." The golf outing is one of the signature events the Bush Institute's Military Service Initiative holds to honor the troops and encourage veterans who are using sports in their recovery. http://abcn.ws/16OEJKz
SOLEDAD O'BRIEN TAKES THE "THIS WEEK" QUIZ: We asked Soledad O'Brien to fill out our show quiz when she was on "This Week" last month. Find out the one thing she can't live without and her guilty pleasure. Here are her handwritten answers and be sure to tweet us @ThisWeekABC and tell us who you'd like to be our next participant: http://abcn.ws/15w05vR
PENTAGON VIDEO: MILITARY GAY COUPLES CELEBRATE SPOUSAL BENEFITS. Nearly two years after the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy was repealed and months after the demise of the Defense of Marriage Act, same-sex military spouses are getting a small—but official—sign that the days of hiding their sexual preferences in the military are over, ABC's NICKI ROSSOLL notes. Yesterday, the Department of Defense released a new video highlighting same-sex couples receiving military ID cards and spousal benefits for the first time. Military identification cards allow spouses to access important military benefits like medical care; housing allowances; access to commissaries; exchanges; morale, welfare and recreation programs. The video follows Senior Chief Dwayne Beebe-Franqui and his partner Jonathan Beebe-Franqui on their journey to receive spousal benefits and use them for the first time. http://abcn.ws/14M7c6c
@Schultz44: New WH White Board breaks down what #Obamacare means for normal Americans (ie everyone outside the beltway) http://bit.ly/1fugACr
@joshtpm: Poll: More People Opposed To 'Obamacare' Than 'Affordable Care Act' http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/poll-more-people-opposed-to-obamacare-than-affordable-care-act …
@thegarance: Kentucky Gov. on anti-ACA: "It is the law of the land. Get over it…and get out of the way so I can help my people" http://nyti.ms/177BBfZ
@AdorableCareAct: RT to spread the word—healthcare till age 26 is good for cute kittens and human kids alike! pic.twitter.com/IpMoiIko0O
@jeneps: would've been clever for the White House or OFA to do it, but neither is behind @AdorableCareAct http://politi.co/1at66gf


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This mascara seemed to do very little for my lashes--they didn't appear thicker, more noticeable, etc. On the good side, the mascara didn't flake off into my eyes as badly as some do. On the bad side, I had dark smudges under my eyes in less than 2 hours. Would not recommend.
love this mascara! i had a sample of it lying around so i decided to try it and have been using it since! my lashes look SO long... ive gotten so many compliments on how long my lashes are and people think they're real! i honestly have no problems with this mascara! some minor clumps but no real problems with it ... I LOVE IT!
My only con for this mascara is that it transferred all over my eyes. Sat through an entire dinner with raccoon eyes.
I do love the wand on this thing.
Have been using this mascara for about a month now. This is a great basic mascara. Lasts all day and literally doubles my lashes and makes my eyes stand out. No smudging or clumping for me and lasts all day!! Highly Recommended.
I wouldn't know about price, I received it as a gift. I love the brush. After 2 or 3 coats, you can finally start see a little difference. However, it doesn't keep the curl very long. I actually really like the way it separates my lashes and they do look a wee bit more noticeable,though they are naturally long, and I do find a little length addition. But it doesn't last very long, and I use it alot, maybe just a 2 or 3 coats.
Doesn't clump or flake.
Brush is pretty good; not too big, not too small.
Separates lashes well and IS noticeable.
Doesn't dry up as quickly and not alot of work taking it off.
Effect doesn't last long (well I tried about 5 coats)
Can't hold a curl unless you add more, which will just be a waste of the liquid.
Leaves smudges, a little trouble in applying if you have unsteady fingers.
If you get it on your lid you'll create a smudge...nothing a little water can't take off...
Well I hope I helped! :)
This is a mascara that I've been using on and off for years. Does a great job of adding volume, but I have minimal problems with clumping, flaking or smudging. There are cheaper mascaras out there that do pretty much the same thing, but if you feel like splashing out and spending a bit more this is definitely worth a look.
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I got this as a GWP soo long ago, and after just running out of my Lash Stiletto, I decided to use this up before going and buying a new one (I'm trying to slim down my make-up collection).
Anyways, this is a good mascara. It doesn't thicken lashes, but leaves them long and defined. I love this look and I think it's super natural and gorgeous. I haven't noticed too much about the formula - it doesn't have a long drying time, doesn't smudge, etc. Mind you I only use it up on my upper lashes (waterproof mascara on my lower), but it does a good job.
The brush is a funny cone shape that I snickered at a bit when I first opened it. It's odd, and doesn't really do much besides allow you to get at those pesky short lashes on the inner and outer corners of my eyes. Kinda gimmick-y IMO.
Because of the price, though, I don't think I'll be repurchasing this mascara. Plus the women at the Clinique counter where I leave always act all high and mighty, and it drives me nuts. I might purchase it if I need a few extra dollars for a new GWP, but other than that, I wouldn't rebuy.
ugh...i hate this mascara, and all Clinique mascaras, for that matter. this was a GWP from a while back, and I'm just now getting around to using it. I love thick, plump lashes and this gives me none of those effects.
The brush is a long, cone shape that does nothing special. The formula is a bit on the wetter side and smudges like crazy. I put this on, looked away from the mirror for about 2 seconds, looked back and it was smudged on my eyelid.
It also does not hold a curl. Drugstore mascaras a much better than this. Don't waste your money.
This went in the garbage today.
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I loved this mascara when I was using it. Made my eyelashes very dark, glossy, long and did give a decent amount of volume. They didn't look "thick", but like there was a lot of them. It is a very clean volume mascara - no clumps or smudging. I liked the consistency; didn't find it to be watery or runny at all. Great brush too. Definitely recommend!
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I bought this mascara because I've seen and read great reviews on it. I personally thought it was a terrible mascara and not worth the $14 I paid for it.
-It's very wet and watery. I had to wipe the brush on the inside of the tube a bunch of times to get the right consistency.
-It gave me major spider eyes. I literally had 3 lashes.
-It did not "double" my lashes at all. Or give them any kind of volume/curl.
-It's pricy compared to drug store mascaras. I would not wast the money on this again.