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Information Reporting: 1094s and 1095sMarch 25th, 2015
The Affordable Care Act has imposed significant information reporting responsibilities on employers. The latest one, the 1094s and 1095s do not need to be filed until 2016, but businesses need to start tracking information now.
What are the 1094s and 1095s?
The new information reporting system will be similar to the W-2 in that an information return (1095-B or 1095-C) will be prepared for each applicable employee. These returns will be filed with the IRS using a single transmittal form (1094-B or 1094-C). Employers must file these returns annually by February 28 (March 31 if filed electronically). Therefore, employers will be filing these forms for the 2015 calendar year by February 28 or March 31 of 2016.
The filing requirements are based on an employer's health plan and number of employees. Forms that will be filed are:
- 1094-B (Transmittal of Health Coverage Information Returns) and 1095-B (Health Coverage): These forms will be filed by insurance companies to report individuals covered by employer-sponsored group health plans. Small employers (those who have less than 50 full time employees) with self-insured health plans will use these forms to report the name, address and social security number (or date of birth) of employees and their family members who have coverage under their self-insured plan.
- 1094-C (Transmittal of Employer Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage) and 1095-C (Employer Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage) will be filed by applicable large employers. These forms will be required if the employer offers an insured or self-insured health plan, or does not offer any group health plan.
The 1094s and 1095s were created to track your employees' health insurance coverage for the year. The forms are used in determining whether an employer owes a payment under the employer shared responsibility provision. They are also used in determining eligibility of employees for premium tax credit.
The Forms Businesses Need to File
The question that most businesses have is, what forms apply to them?
- Self-funded employer groups (those who have 50 or more full time employees):
- Employers must submit form 1094-C to the IRS
- Employers must distribute to all full time and enrolled part time employees form 1095-C
- Employers must distribute to each non-employee form 1095-C (non-employees includes Cobra beneficiaries and retirees)
Self-funded employers must include dependent information on these forms.
- Fully insured groups (employers with 50 or more full time employees):
- Employers must submit form 1094-C to the IRS
- Insurance companies must submit form 1094-B to the IRS
- Employers must distribute to all full time employees and enrolled part time employees form 1095-C (excludes dependent data; employee information only)
- Insurance companies must distribute to all full time and enrolled part time employees form 1095-B (this includes dependent data)
The penalty for non-compliance is $100 per form.
How IAA can Help
Insurance Administrator of America realizes that completing these forms can be complicated. That is why IAA is offering to complete the 1094-C and 1095-C for businesses that are in need of some assistance. For a fee, here is what IAA can do for you:
- Data mapping: IAA will map your employer and employee data from one or multiple source systems to the appropriate 1095-C box(s) relieving you of the burden of determining the correct IRS mapping code.
- Data reconciliation and validation: IAA will reconcile and validate your data to ensure the information on the form ties to the data you supplied. Two levels of testing are performed throughout the year.
- Form printing and mailing: IAA will facilitate the printing and mailing of the 1095-C forms to your employees prior to the statutory due date.
- Corrections: When necessary, IAA will handle individual form corrections and generate new forms which will be sent directly to the employees.
- IRS filing: IAA will ensure that our experts submit your 1094-C electronically to the IRS in the correct format by the required due date.
If you are interested in IAA handling your 1094-C and 1095-C form filing please feel free to contact Rebecca Friedman at email@example.com. Remember, with IAA one call does it all.
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A Rise in Urgent Care CentersMarch 18th, 2015
When you are in medical bind the emergency room might seem like the only solution. The only problem is waiting for hours on a minor medical issue. That is where urgent care centers come in: a less costly and more time effective method of handling those minor medical problems that happen outside of your doctor's normal office hours.
What are Urgent Care Centers?
Urgent care, also known as immediate care, is similar to the retail health clinics operated by CVS, Target and others. They are generally open in the evenings and on weekends to treat routine maladies. Urgent care centers differ in that they also offer a board-certified physician and additional services such as on-site x-rays.
Urgent care centers do not replace primary care physicians. An urgent care center is a convenient option when someone's regular physician is on vacation, unable to make a timely appointment or when an illness strikes outside of regular office hours. Urgent care offers an alternative to waiting for hours in an ER.
According to the Urgent Care Association of America, more than 8,000 urgent and immediate care centers across the country have opened with growth estimated at eight to 10 percent annually.
Urgent Care Centers vs. Emergency Rooms
Urgent care differs from emergency room services in that its primary focus is on acute medical problems at the lower end of the severity spectrum. Other ways that the two services differ are:
- Cost: Visits to the ER generally cost much more than those to a doctor's office or urgent care center. Plus, your plan may not cover the ER visit if they determine your condition was not a true emergency.
- Wait time: ERs treat patients with the most serious conditions first, so patients with less urgent needs will often wait longer to see a doctor. Urgent care centers only see patients with routine conditions and it's usually on a first come, first serve basis.
There are of course medical issues where the ER is the first stop:
- Coughing or throwing up blood
- Deep wound
- Dizziness or weakness that does not go away
- Heavy bleeding
- High fever that does not get better with medicine
- High fever with a headache and stiff neck
- Inhaled smoke or poisonous fumes
- Pain in the arm or jaw
- Passing out or fainting
- Poisoning or overdose of drugs or alcohol
- Possible broken bones, especially if the bone is poking through the skin
- Seizures
- Serious burn
- Severe allergic reaction with troubling breathing, swelling or hives
- Severe chest pain or pressure
- Severe pain anywhere on the body
- Sudden confusion
- Suddenly not able to speak, see, walk, or move
- Suddenly weak or drooping on one side of the body
- Suicidal thoughts
- Trouble breathing
- Unusual or bad headache that started suddenly
What IAA has to Say
Insurance Administrator of America wants you to keep money in your pocket. A way to save on your medical expenses is to head to an urgent care facility when your primary care physician's office is not open or unable to give you a timely appointment. IAA encourages its clients and client members to look into in-network urgent care centers so you can keep money in your pocket the next time a surprise medical issue arises.
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March is National Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness MonthMarch 11th, 2015
Chronic fatigue syndrome or CFS is a devastating and complex disorder. People with CFS have overwhelming fatigue and a host of other symptoms that are not improved by bed rest and that can get worse after physical activity or mental exertion. Those with CFS often function at a substantially lower level of activity than they were capable of before they became ill.
Possible Causes of CFS
Despite a vigorous search, scientists have not yet identified what causes CFS. While a single cause of CFS may yet be identified, another possibility is that CFS has multiple causes. Some potential causes of CFS are:
- Hypothalamic-Pituitary Adrenal (HPA) Axis: The central nervous system plays an important part in CFS. Physical or emotional stress (commonly reported as a pre-onset in CFS patients) alters the activity of the HPA axis, leading to the altered release of hormones. These hormones can influence the immune system and many other body systems.
- Immune system and allergies: The immune systems of people who have CFS appear to be impaired slightly.
- Infection: Various types of infections have been studied to determine if they might trigger or cause CFS, such as mononucleosis and enterovirus infection.
- Nutritional deficiency
Factors that may increase your risk of CFS include:
- Age: CFS can occur at any age, but it most commonly affects people in their 40s and 50s.
- Gender: Women are diagnosed with CFS much more often than men.
- Stress: Difficulty managing stress may contribute to the development of CFS.
Managing CFS can be as complex as the illness itself. There is no cure, no prescription drugs have been developed specifically for CFS, and symptoms can vary over time. Thus, people with CFS should closely monitor their health and let their doctor know of any changes.
Signs and Symptoms of CFS
CFS can be misdiagnosed or overlooked because its symptoms are similar to so many other illnesses. You may have CFS if:
- You have had severe chronic fatigue for six or more consecutive months which is not due to ongoing exertion or other medical conditions associated with fatigue.
- The fatigue significantly interferes with daily activities and work.
- The individual concurrently has four or more of the following eight symptoms:
- A sore throat that is frequent or recurring
- Headaches of a new type, pattern or severity
- Muscle pain
- Pain in the joints without swelling or redness
- Post-exertion malaise lasting more than 24 hours
- Significant impairment of short-term memory or concentration
- Tender lymph nodes in the neck or armpit
- Un-refreshing sleep
Other symptoms of CFS are:
- Allergies or sensitivities to foods, odors, chemicals, medications, or noise
- Brain fog (like you are in a mental fog)
- Chills and night sweats
- Depression or mood problems (irritability, mood swings, anxiety, panic attacks)
- Difficulty maintaining an upright position, dizziness, balance problems, or fainting
- Visual disturbances (sensitivity to light, blurring, eye pain)
CFS in the News
In February of 2015, CFS received a new definition and a new name: systemic exertion intolerance disease or SEID for short. The name change is big news because many patients and experts in the field do not care for the name chronic fatigue syndrome; they feel it trivializes the condition.
On February 27, 2015 scientists announced their discovery that the immune systems of people with CFS differ from those of healthy people, and patients with recent diagnoses can be distinguished from those who have had the condition longer. The findings do not have immediate clinical applications for patients, researchers said. The biomarkers discovered, however, may eventually form the basis of the first diagnostic test for the illness.
What IAA has to Say
Insurance Administrator of America wants to bring awareness to CFS. IAA encourages you to share this blog post with others so they have a better understanding of the disease. Remember, with IAA one call does it all.
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What You Need to Know About FMLAMarch 4th, 2015
You may have heard the term Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), but do you understand the details of the process and who qualifies? Insurance Administrator of America is here to help you understand FMLA.
What is FMLA and Who is Entitled?
FMLA entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. Group health insurance coverage continues under the same terms and conditions as if the employee had not taken leave. Eligible employees are entitled to 12 weeks of leave in a 12 month period for:
- The birth of a child and to care for the newborn child within one year of birth.
- The placement with the employee of a child for adoption or foster care and to care for the newly placed child within one year of placement.
- To care for the employee's spouse, child or parent who has a serious health condition.
- A serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
- A qualify exigency arising out of the fact that the employee's spouse, son, daughter, or parent is a covered military member on "covered active duty."
Only eligible employees are entitled to take FMLA leave. An eligible employee is one who:
- Works for a covered employer
- Has worked for the employer for at least 12 months
- Has at least 1,250 hours of service for the employer during the 12 month period immediately preceding the leave
- Works at a location where the employer has at least 50 employees within 75 miles
About 62% of workers qualify to take leave under FMLA.
Who is a Covered Employer?
The FMLA only applies to employers who meet certain criteria. A covered employer is a:
- Private sector employer with 50 or more employees in 20 or more work weeks in the current or proceeding calendar year.
- Public agency including a local, state or federal government agency, regardless of the number of employees it employs.
- Public or private elementary or secondary school, regardless of the number of employees it employs.
If you are qualified as a covered employer, it is important that you have knowledgeable staff or associates working to make sure you follow FMLA rules and regulations.
How IAA can Help
IAA understands the burden and costs associated with trying to handle FMLA administration in-house. Hiring IAA can help:
- Employers are kept informed and updated on FMLA regulations.
- FMLA administration is centralized. For companies that have more than one location, this is especially important.
- FMLA compliance is ensured, thereby reducing the possibility of associated liability and violations with federal law.
- HR professionals are relived from the FMLA burden and are now able to focus on other important business functions.
- IAA can help keep accurate records. IAA has programs that provide secure tracking of all reported leaves and with the ability to generate real-time reports, gives the employer the tools they need to help proactively address absence-related productivity issues.
- IAA works with employers to ensure employee abuse of FMLA is reduced. If an issue is spotted, IAA will notify the employer.
IAA is here to help! If you are interested in learning more about how IAA can work with you on your FMLA administration, please reach out. Remember, with IAA one call does it all.
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The Hidden Sodium in our SnacksFebruary 25th, 2015
When the snow falls and the cold winter weather makes us want to stay indoors, snacks and microwavable meals may seem like the ideal food solution. Unfortunately, snacks, frozen meals and even food at restaurants can be overloaded with sodium which is harmful to your health.
Sodium is Everywhere
The human body needs a small amount of sodium to maintain a balance of fluids, to keep muscles and nerves running smoothly, and to help certain organs work properly. When there's extra sodium in your bloodstream it pulls water into your blood vessels, increasing the total volume of blood inside. With more blood flowing through, blood pressure increases. Excess sodium can increase your blood pressure and your risk for heart disease and stroke.
Americans get most of their daily sodium (more than 75%) from processed and restaurant foods. Sodium is already in these foods when you purchase them, which makes it difficult to reduce daily sodium intake on your own. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that everyone age two and up should consume 2,400 milligrams (mg) or less of sodium a day.
Learn to Read the Signs
The Nutrition Facts Label lists the Percent Daily Value (%DV) of sodium in one serving of food. The Percent Daily Value is based on 100% of the recommended amount of sodium (which is less than 2,400 mg per day).
While the Percent Daily Value is listed for one serving, many packages contain more than one serving. Look at the serving size and see how many servings you are actually consuming. If you eat two servings, you are actually getting twice as much sodium (or double the %DV). Make sure you understand what the %DV is telling you:
- 5%DV (120 mg) or less of sodium per serving is low
- 20% DV (480 mg) or more of sodium is high
Check the front of food packages as well to identify foods that may contain less sodium. You may find these labels:
- Light in sodium or lightly salted: At least 50% less sodium than the regular product.
- Low sodium: 140 mg or less of sodium per serving.
- No salt added or unsalted: No salt is added during processing, but not necessarily sodium free.
- Reduced sodium: At least 25% less sodium than in the original product.
- Salt/sodium free: Less than 5 mg of sodium per serving.
- Very low sodium: 35 mg of sodium or less per serving.
Cut Down on the Sodium
Americans are ingesting too much sodium! Try cutting down your sodium intake:
- Add flavor without adding sodium: Use herbs and spices to add flavor to your foods.
- Consider your condiments: Sodium in soy sauce, ketchup, salad dressing, and seasoning packets can add up.
- Examine your dairy products: Choose fat-free or low-fat milk products.
- Get fresh when you can: Buy fresh or frozen poultry, pork and lean meat rather than canned, smoked or processed.
- Prepare your own food when you can: Don't salt food before or during cooking and limit salt shaker use at the table.
- Speak up at restaurants: Ask to see the nutrition information in restaurants and choose a lower sodium option.
- Unsalt your snacks: Choose unsalted snack products that are marked low sodium or no salt added.
One estimate suggests that if Americans moved to an average intake of 1,500 mg a day of sodium it could result in a 25.6% overall decrease in blood pressure and an estimated $26.2 billion in healthcare savings.
What IAA has to Say
Insurance Administrator of America wants you to cut down on your sodium! While snacks may taste good, they are not so great for your overall health. When you go down those grocery store aisles, think of IAA reminding you to put down the chips and pick up the fresh vegetables.
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Now available in Lemon & Lime, Orange, Sour Apple and Raspberry Lemonade.
Branched Chain Amino Acids are essential amino acids which contain a 2:1:1 ratio of Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine. These amino acids are considered to be essential as they cannot be synthesised by the body, so must be consumed from dietary sources.
During exercise amino acids become more important as it is difficult to maintain the desired levels from food alone. With this powder you can reach optimum levels of branch chain amino acids in a quick and easy way.
Amino acids can be consumed throughout the day for or before, during and after workouts.
They're generally consumed by active individuals and are suitable for anyone taking part in intense training or exercise.
5 grams of BCAA's can be consumed 2-4 times daily. You canconsume by mixing with water, or for best results add 2 MP small scoops to your favourite fruit juice or pre/post workout shake.
Add your preferred amount of water or fruit juice into our shaker. Then add 5g, shake and consume. Use 2-4 times daily for optimal results.
Note: We advise that all servings are measured using an accurate set of scales. While we make every attempt to provide an accurate equivalent measure using our Myprotein scoops, these are only approximate and are not a substitute for using a standardised measuring device.
WARNING: Contains E129 which may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children. Do not exceed the stated recommended daily dose. This product is a food supplement and therefore should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store in a cool dry place, out of the reach of young children.
Made in a facility that also handles Milk, Soy, Egg, Gluten and products thereof.
Berry Blast Flavour: L Leucine (38%), L Isoleucine (19%), L Valine (19%), Acid (Citric Acid), Colour (Beetroot Red, Anthocyanin), Flavouring, Sweetener (Sucralose).
Blue Raspberry Flavour: L Leucine (38%), L Isoleucine (19%), L Valine (19%), Natural Flavouring, Sweeteners (Sucralose, Acesulfame-K), Colour (E133).
Grape Flavour: L Leucine (38%), L Isoleucine (19%), L Valine (19%), Natural Flavouring, Sweeteners (Sucralose, Acesulfame-K), Colours (E129, E133).
Lemon & Lime Flavour: L Leucine (38%), L Isoleucine (19%), L Valine (19%), Natural Flavouring, Sweeteners (Sucralose, Acesulfame-K), Colours (E110, E133).
Orange Flavour: L Leucine (38%), L Isoleucine (19%), L Valine (19%), Natural Flavouring, Sweeteners (Sucralose, Acesulfame-K), Colour (E110).
Raspberry Lemonade Flavour: L Leucine (38%), L Isoleucine (19%), L Valine (19%), Natural Flavouring, Sweeteners (Sucralose, Acesulfame-K), Colours (E129, E133).
Sour Apple Flavour: L Leucine (38%), L Isoleucine (19%), L Valine (19%), Natural Flavouring, Sweeteners (Sucralose, Acesulfame-K), Colours (E110, E133).
Tropical Storm Flavour: L Leucine (38%), L Isoleucine (19%), L Valine (19%), Acid (Citric Acid), Colour (Carotenes), Flavouring, Sweetener (Sucralose),
Unflavoured: L Leucine (50%), L Isoleucine (25%), L Valine (25%)
Watermelon Flavour: L Leucine (38%), L Isoleucine (19%), L Valine (19%), Natural Flavouring, Sweeteners (Sucralose, Acesulfame-K), Colour (E129).
Serving Size - 1 tsp (5g)
Servings Per Container - 50 (250g), 100 (500g), 200 (1kg)
|Per Serving
|L Leucine
|2 g
|L Isoleucine
|1 g
|L Valine
|1 g
The nutritional information is based on the Berry Blast Flavour version, when choosing an alternative flavour the nutritional values may vary.
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I am 30 years old, 12 years lifting experience and 10 years as a PT. I have cut around 5x never with this supplement. Previously I have noticed some muscle and strength loss which I thought was inevitable. This time I thought I would try using branched chain amino acids to prevent catabolism of my muscle tissue which studies have claimed it does. I started with about 15g a day, one upon waking, one pre workout and one during workout. Over the next few weeks this did seem to slow or completely prevent muscle breakdown in a calorie deficit. I read more and more studies suggesting that more BCAAs would enhance the muscle preservation and strength so increased my doseage to 40mg for the last few weeks. Well... Some things happened I did not expect. I have more muscle fullness, INCREASED strength and think that I may have actually gained a slight amount of muscle! It also seems to have accelerated my fat loss and my recovery has been immense considering I am a natural trainer, train 6 days a week, in a calorie deficit with about 6.5 hours sleep a night. I have tried fat burners, test boosters, pre workouts blah blah etc etc but this is now my favorite supplement. A must if you are dieting IMO and want to maintain hard earned muscle.Goes Well With:Everything
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Theis is a warning. Always go for a flavoured version and mix it with water. The unflavoured is horrific. It's like chewing fistfuls of aspirin. If you add it to a flavoured shake it removes all the original flavour and makes the whole thing really bitter and gag-inducing.
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Effectiveness - I've used BCAA's from myprotein in the past and am very happy with the results I get from them. I always put in 110% effort on every workout and as a result have formed an intimate relationship with DOMS. Taking BCAAs lessens the duration and intensity of DOMS by a fair amount, making me able to hit that area again sooner - I train everything twice a week. I can't comment on muscle retention during cutting as I haven't had the need to cut yet. Eat right and you can just keep building lean muscle year round. Flavour - Previously I had some tropical flavour, this time I thought I'd live on the edge a little and ordered Blue Raspberry. Don't get me wrong, its perfectly palatable (if a bit too sweet and not at all raspberry flavoured), I just didn't expect it to be so...blue. I feel like I'm drinking a magic potion from World of Warcraft, and a couple of regulars have very helpfully pointed out that ink is for writing with, not drinking. It does go nicely with the lid of my MP shaker though. There's always a silver lining. Goes Well With:Water, MP blue branding, smurfs.
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I've been using this no fuss, to the point powdered form for a couple of years now. I don't see the point in all those flavoured products or having it in capsules, it is what it is, as powder, shake it with some water and drink it.... I recommend this to anyone. I find this product especially useful as I don't eat meat, so despite all the careful attention to my nutrition it is still hard to hit all my needs in terms of amino intake.
Sour apple flavour is not as sour as i had hope, it is far to sweet, almost slickly. the apple flavour is there but its meant to be sour apple, that makes your lips smack and pucker, not apple so sweet you can barely drink it. please make it more sour/tarte.
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This powder is extremely effective at what it is designed to do, and really helps me to maintain my muscle mass during cutting periods. Having recently just completed a cut, coming down from around 89KG - to 81KG, Branched Chain Amino Acids really helped me to maintain my muscle size, density and strength. Even managed to squeeze more reps out on the 50KG dumbbells! Yes, a lot of my weight was probably water retention, but I lost that and maintained easily with this product. Consuming one serving as soon as I wake up, one before/during my workout, one serving after and one before bed with Casein I find this really aids my recovery. I opted for the unflavoured version as being a student, every saving of money helps and the taste shouldn't bother you, just get it down and quit whinging!
Recovery is okay but I literally could not get it to mix. Put into my mixer with the metal mixer shook for ages. I then used a fork andspoon but the ppowder just clumped and settled. Taste is vile I could just about stomach it. Don't think I will continue to use this product.
This is a great addition to any nutritional regime, add these essential amino acids to your training programme and increase your progress. In my programme I take two table spoons before training and the same after. There is a method to this, which is to gather a table spoon full from the pouch and put it in your mouth and have a glass of water to hand and take enough water to swallow the powder in one. I would not recommend mixing this with a shake though, just get it down in one, you know you are not buying this for it to taste nice, but just get it down and see results with training.Goes Well With:Whey protein but do not mix it, though add this to your nutritional programme.
Only been using it for 2 weeks now and I can already noticed how quickly my muscles have developed in the short space of time since using the product. The raspberry lemonade flavour tastes excellent and mixes well too!Goes Well With:Water
I always lose muscle with running or cardio but since I have taken this supplement it has solved this issue. I've noticed that I keep my muscle after long runs and my body fat has dropped. It works really well with intermittent fasting and lean diets.
Well I am 37 (getting on) and been trying to be a muscle god for over 20 years failing miserable lol. My main issues have been recovery and fatigue. I have nearly finished my first pack and well I have seen some amazing results. Recovery for is now minor issues as I have been taking this supplement before workout , after and just before sleep. The first set with these amino acids actually gave me a ridiculous buzz (dont know why) then I notice fatigue was no near what I had prevously felt. As alway got a cold and was off for about 8 days. On coming back as always I would have ridiculous chest pains on recovery and again these were practically non existent with branched chain amino acids. Again I had an insane buzz on starting training after drinking the supplement. Th buzz could be a placebo effect but I really do think that My body has probably always needed a boost. Loving training again and would reccomend adding BCAA to your diet even if you a 2 to 3 times gym goer , i am now able to go 6 days a week with no issues on recovery. I am taking IMPACT WHEY Protein Isolate as well twice a day while dieting. ******* The key to mixibility is put in a shaker with around 200 -300 ml shake well, let stand for 2 mins and cloudyness goes and it blends with any liquid.Goes Well With:Whey Impact Isolate, Water , dilute Ribena ( or any other berry cordial :)
bought the grape flavor bcaa, and the taste is absolutely amazing. I enjoy drinking it as a juice during my workouts and in the mornings as well. Had a few injuries, and it helps recovery speed up. will definitely be buying another pack after this, have plenty of flavors to try :) highly recommend it.Goes Well With:water!!
I have been adding 10g of BCAA and 5g of Creatine to my Morning, Pre Workout and Post Workout Protein Shakes. The results have been very noticeable. Energy levels and Strength have gone up and my Fat Levels are going down. The addition of the BCAA is the only change to my diet and routine that i have made in the last 6 weeks. I use the Unflavoured Powder so the taste is not an issue and it mixes very well with my Protein Shakes.Goes Well With:Whey Protein Creatine
I bought the 1kg of unflavoured as it's cheaper. I read the reviews about the unflavoured apparently tasting "horrible" and it's unmixable. However this is NOT the case! Once the powder is mixed in which just takes a few shakes, it helps if you have the metal mixer in your bottle, it dissolves very quickly! No bits or clumps whatsoever.. But don't expect it just to dissolve by itself it takes a good shake as you would expect with any powder mixing drink! The flavour is invisible, when mixed with water you cannot taste it whatsoever so I've no idea where people have this unusual taste from! As long as you like drinking water then you will like unflavoured, it's just water! I would highly recommend the unflavoured.. It's a bigger bag for a lot less money and all you're doing is drinking water! Which is perfect for workouts as water is the main thing you should and probably would be drinking! Goes Well With:Water
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I ve ordered the unflavoured one and it mixes very good with 200 ml water.My muscles recover faster too.The only problem is that the powder smells so bad it reminds me of my dogs food(eww).When mixed with water it doesnt smell at all but when i open the bag it smells awfull.I dont know why noone else mentioned it, i hope my powder is not outdated!
Excellent product excellent effectivness
This product scores 10 out 10 on effectiveness, it is a must have. Choose the flavored one as unflavored tastes like hell. IF you can afford a few more pound, go with iBCAA which provides everything this ingredient gives plus tastes really good.
I think a lot of people are giving this a bad review because they're not allowing enough time for the powder to actually mix in. I put 2scoops in a 500ml bottle and fill it up with water, give it a 5mins rest, a quick shake and it tastes like a very diluted squash drink!! I can't say I've noticed a change in my recovery time just yet, but I'll stick at it and see how my results improve. Goes Well With:water
Hey myprotein-users Its a great product, but the taste is not that great (unflavored). The ones with flavor is 100 times better!
Sorry but this stuff tastes absolutely rank and doesn't mix at all well. I bought the non-flavoured stuff and like creatine I just scoop it into my mouth then wash down with water, this is ok for creatine but this stuff sticks in your throat making you gagg. I've since bought the tablet version of this and I'm yet to use them but this powder has to be the worst supplement I've ever tasted. Does it work, who knows !?!?Goes Well With:Anything that will cover the taste !!!
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My husband purchased some in sour apple flavour, really not good, chemical taste, not sour just yuck. However the fat he has lost and kept all his muscle and probably gained lean muscle, and seemed to suffer less from DOMS, so had a look the reviews I decided on grape as that used to be a favourite flavour of mine when it came to sweets, and having cut out all sugar a sweet taste is vital at keeping sugar cravings away. Nice taste and mixes well in water, looking forward to seeing the results :) Goes Well With:Water, shakes
The product works wonders during training, having a decent flavour so does not upset the routine by being too sweet or rich. Adding to an unflavoured carb drink really fuels a workout. Also found it effective out of gym to add to cold water and drink when the previous workout was brutal.Goes Well With:Unflavoured intra carb drinks
cant beat it does exactly what you need it to great for fasted workouts if your up early in the morning, and ideal for intra and post workout recovery.Goes Well With:water
This BCAA product is effective, the flavoured version is always much more palatble and easier to mix than unflavoured. However I just purchased watermelon flavour and it is so sickly sweet I would never buy that flavour again. I previously had 'berry blast' flavour and I would definitely recommend that one. I don't understand why My Protein uses all these hideous additives and colourings to make the drink a synthetic 'watermelon' colour. I would much prefer to have a product with the least amount of additives possible especially one for a BCAA - I don't choose to drink it based on how appealing the colour of my drink is.Goes Well With:water
Great product and can see and feel the effectiveness however unflavored is tastes horrible and struggle to finish it all as i cannot bare the taste, recommend to get a flavor!!
I've had blue raspberry before from another brand and it tasted fairly okay. I bought a 250g bag (luckily) of blue raspberry from myprotein and it arrived today. Being the impatient person I am, I used it straight away for my gym session. Mixability is perfect, nothing left over, scoop size was quite small, colour looked pretty cool and I like having a cool looking drink to sip on whilst working out; like a magic potion haha The flavour was not great, it was quite bland and had a little "yuck" taste to it towards the end of each sip, which in effect made me get a ~little annoyed and want to lift heavier so a thumbs up there! Blue raspberry isn't amazing, perhaps opt for another flavourGoes Well With:water
Been using it for about 2weeks now does what says in does so will write another review after about a month see if it's working fully but upto now less sore the next day and less tired also when working out so happy days
Started cutting 6 weeks ago with this product. There is a massive difference in effectiveness of the process if using BCAAs. It protects you from muscle loss, simultaneously losing fat, which is ideal!Goes Well With:Water
Fab product. Keeps me going throughout the workout. Wish I had brought a flavoured powder but I just get it down in 1 and it does the job
I tried 2 flavours in smaller packets to see how they tasted! The sour apple flavour is great...but not really sour. I'm not sure what kind sour flavour I expected. The blue raspberry is really tasty! All the 3 flavours that I have tried mix really well. They are very sweet though so if you don't like sweet, they might not be for you. I only drink water, so the flavours definitely perk up my water intake! Plus the price I paid was great!!
Great product. I add this to my whey shake twice a day. Improved recovery time time and Gaining lean muscle Recommend this product to anyone weight training and wants to add more amino acids to their diet Goes Well With:Impact whey protein + water Hurricane all in one
Having tried BCAA from numerous companys and being ripped off for my money, i came across this ! Its an easy mixable product, that tastes good (Orange is my fave so far) I have noticed fat loss from my cutting plan, however my musles are still full and my strength has maintained. I cannot attribute this soley on the BCAA, however I have not seen results like this with other products ! Thats one for you guys to debate if needing help to sway to buy these! Goes Well With:Water morning, pre and during workout :)
Currently about 4 weeks into my cut, and this time with a fasted cardio session in the morning the bcaa are doing an excellent job of not making me feel hollow afterwards. The strength is still there in my lifting sessions and the gains ive been noticing..... all kinds a gains!Goes Well With:water with any juice, just shake it up and chuck it in the hole in your head!
Great handy pouch, I add this to my Whey shake in the morning, post workout and evening. great addition, provides me with all the essential amino acids my body needs to build lean muscle. I found since using this product for a few months now that i am recovering much quicker, gaining strength and mass much quicker than without the added BCAA's Goes Well With:Hurricane XS for added BCAAs
The product is good. The flavour i bought is "Sour Apple" which is very similar to the taste of fake apple flavour you can have in sweeties. It's not great but it's easier to drink than the unflavoured one. I think the product can be improved by removing the colorant E110. Because the people already having Aspirin allergy might have an alergic reaction to this product.Goes Well With:Taurine
Usually go for a different brand for my BCAA's but when I recently needed to top up supplies; they were sold out so I opted to give this one a go for a while. No complaints at all; good taste (tropical) and mixes well. Doesn't give me the same energy boost that my previous bcaa's did but still help prevent muscle loss and help with recovery so all in all a good buy.Goes Well With:Creatine, HMB, Water
Great product great taste!!!! Doesn't mix perfect but the taste and and effect of the product makes up for it!!! Recovery has improved massively
I can't recommend this product enough! Still get soreness but the difference after taking BCAA while training is unbelievable! I can walk the day after a massive leg session!! I mix it with water while working out or carrying out any cardio.Goes Well With:Water
My 1st time purchasing BCAA's I read the reviews saying unflavoured tastes horrible, so I got Tropical (10/10). And the taste is lovely, I could have that flavour as a drink anytime of the day. :). As for mixability (3/10),its not good, but a couple of shakes and just gulp it down. Effectiveness is brilliant (10/10), I am hardly sore after workouts now and seeing all types of gainz!! A must buy!. I use this with whey and oats (No oats in the spring/summer,only in winter).Goes Well With:Whey and oats
Unflavoured* I've tried a few different BCAA's (Caps and Powders), this one seems to work as expected its just the mixability that lets it down. It's fine in a shaker but if you don't have a shaker an say mix in a glass/cup with water it doesn't mix very well (Quite Foamy). Go for the Tablet form.Goes Well With:Whey in a Shaker
I got the raspberry lemonade flavour BCAAs. The mixibility is ok, a little bitty but fine really. Taste was good. Quite sweet but add plenty of water and its nice. As for the results though, I cant say I noticed any benefit from this product. It may work for some but for me personally, I won't be buying this one again as I didn't see any difference from it. Each to their own..Goes Well With:Water
Lemon and lime flavour- nearly a decades experience with training and supplements. Never written a review in my life but felt so damaged by this supplement I've no choice: by far the worst tasting flavoured supplement I have ever had. Please avoid. Rival company equivalents taste far better. Mixability also poor. Goes Well With:Hell
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This is by far the worst tasting worst mixing supplement that I have ever used. I have used various supplements over the last 25 years and I can honestly say this one is Nasty. It tastes vile and does not mix with water at all. As for its effectiveness I really could not say as I have been unable to stomach it for long enough to form an opinion. The flavored one may be better but trust me you will waste your money on this one.Goes Well With:The bin
I chose tropical it mixes well with a shaker not spoon. With water it kind of taste like a tropical squash refreshing but with a funny after taste. Goes Well With:Water
Great product does what it should. Dunno how people think unflavored tastes rotten their is no taste at all of it . Its all about results not taste would recommendGoes Well With:water
i bought this product to hopefully take away the aches the next day after a work out.. And it works!! It is incredible, you just add 5g to your water and it does the job, also helps to your 2litres of water in! I bought the unflavoured and you can't even taste it, so it just tastes like water! I would highly recommend to get rid of the pains!! Goes Well With:Water
Mixability is awsome, take 5g with every shake and don't notice taste. Sometimes take 5g with my coffee, just stir in like sugar before a workout. Goes Well With:Protein shake and coffee
I've been using the BCAA's for a while now and they are quite good. The tropical one has a very nice taste and mixes well. I've also recently tried the berry one but the taste aint so good and goes clumpy when mixing. In the future ill just stick with tropicalGoes Well With:water
It's a very good product, orange flavour tastes nice and easy to mix in a generic sports bottle. Haven't used it for very long as yet but looking forward to seeing the results!

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Well, we survived another St. Patrick's Day season including a crazy parade day at Piggy Pat's, and a perfect St. Patrick's Day proper at Celtic Harp. Now it's on to the next major projects. First of all, our new CD, "Pile High The Pennywall," is completed and will be delivered by the end of the month. They will be for sale at all the usual outlets - cdbaby.com, Amazon, Itunes, etc. - and we will have them at all shows. This CD features songwriting credits from all five band members and pushes musical boundaries well beyond anything we've done before. Also, we are getting ready to welcome two of our favorite bands to join us at the beautiful and historic Stanley Theater in Utica for "An Irish Night At the Stanley." On April 3, Central New York's favorite Irish bands, Albany's Hair of the Dog, Kansas City's The Elders, and Utica's own Blarney Rebel Band will take part in what will be the biggest night of Irish music ever in Utica. Get your tickets now. Ticket prices range from $15 to $45 and are available at The Stanley Box Office (10a-3p, M-F), through Ticketmaster, or by calling (315) 724-4000. .
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I have this fear that Disney will take the wild success of Carsland over at the California Adventure the wrong way and say, "Ah, lands based on a single film franchise really ARE what the people want."
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I have this fear that Disney will take the wild success of Carsland over at the California Adventure the wrong way and say, "Ah, lands based on a single film franchise really ARE what the people want."
I hope MinnieMGirl's right, because I really didn't like the idea of Avatarland. The movie's pretty irrelevant now, in the year 2012; it'll be long forgotten by 2016.
I know this thread is almost a year old...
But I think it is fair to say that the massive delays, and Joe Rhode's soon departure from Imagineering are going to continue to doom this project.
Who is doing the pushing? And why are they cutting their best crew??
The business is about produce or leave. It is also possible that old timers can get stuck in a mindset and lose their creative edge.
While the movie did well, it is a bit like a hamburger and fries. Tastes great and then later you realize you didn't eat a real meal. The staying power of Avatar is the problem. The storyline is nothing original except for the Avatar possession concept, and even that was ripped off for the Hindus over 3,000 years ago. The storyline is also limited. There is not a whole galaxy of characters to draw from, like Star Wars. Perhaps more movies could help.
However, the biggest problem with this project is WDW managers. Notoriously cheap, I'm sure they want the diet coke version. Carsland would be doomed at WDW too. Look at the New Fantasyland. Did they really think this would be competition for Potter? There is a lack of vision by the WDW suites and that is the biggest problem with Avatarland. WDW guests seem happy to pay for worn out parks with dated attractions. Still can't believe Bear Country Jamboree is open. Jeez.
tony baxter was past retirement age and as much as i love him, it was time for him to go. Look how long it took them to retire marty for heaven's sakes. Rhode hasn't had a major project for some time and imagineering is a very project oriented place so btw is universal creative.
Why weren't they assigned to decent projects, or why weren't any of their projects given the go ahead? I doubt it was due to any dearth of creativity on their part. I would assume that their standards are more expensive than the executives want to fund, so they go with cheaper pitches from Imagineers who aren't such sticklers for quality. This is why we are getting more magic wristbands and video game attractions and why we'll never see another Pirates of the Caribbean again. Baxter and Rhode haven't lost their touch, Disney either doesn't think they need to invest that much in their parks anymore, or they wouldn't know a good idea if it sat in their lap and fed them a churro.
But management doesn't want to deal with hyper detail and story focused talents. Personally I would love to see Joe Rhode start his own design firm, and begin to design Zoos and Hotels all around the world that integrate nature in new and surprising ways.
It is true that Avatar was a smashing success worldwide, to the point that many people had "withdrawal" afterwards... However, with that in mind, Avatarland might be better suited as an attraction or mini-land at Shanghai or Hongkong Disneyland, given it seemed to be most popular in China. It really doesn't fit Animal Kingdom's theme of animals once found on Earth, now found on Earth, or in the mythologies, legends, and religions of Earthlings. Yes, aliens are animals too, but if you're going to make a land for them, make it revolve around how we'd go about discovering them and how it'd effect life forms on Earth something, not a licensed land.
More on topic though, I really hope that- if they did cancel Avatarland- they put at least some of the allotted money towards Avatarland into Beastly Kingdomme or at the very least a new AK attraction or two. Animal Kingdom isn't in desperate need of new attractions due to its unique nature as a fusion between theme park and zoo, but new attractions to distract guests would be a great excuse to close down EE and fix the yeti... Or, hey, try to fix the Tree of Life.


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DATE & TIME: Tuesday, November 19, 7 p.m. (et)
FACTS & STATS: Site: JMU Convocation Center (7,612) -- Harrisonburg, Virginia. Television: None. Home Record: UDM 1-0, JMU 0-0. Away Record: UDM 0-2, JMU 1-1. Neutral Record: UDM 0-0, JMU 1-1. Conference Record: UDM 0-0, JMU 0-0. Series Record: Detroit leads, 1-0.
GAME NOTES: The Detroit Titans will continue their road trip as they invade the JMU Convocation Center for a non-conference matchup against the James Madison Dukes on Tuesday.
Detroit could not keep up with Kevin Ollie's Huskies and suffered a 101-55 setback to Connecticut at Gampel Pavilion on Thursday. The setback dropped the Titans to a 1-2 record with their only victory coming over NAIA foe University of Michigan-Dearborn at home. Coach Ray McCallum's squad was one of the elite teams in the nation last year on the offensive end with an average of 78 points per game on 45.6 percent shooting from the floor. The Titans are clearly going to struggle to reach those numbers in 2013-14 as they have shot a mere 36.7 percent and made only 14-of-60 attempts from beyond the arc through their first three outings.
James Madison will be looking to continue the momentum it built in DeKalb where it rose back up to the .500 mark with a 2-1 performance in the NIU Invitational. The Dukes took down Northern Illinois in their opening round game before falling to Milwaukee on the second day. Coach Matt Brady's squad left on a positive note as it coasted to a 79-66 win over San Jose State on Sunday. The Dukes played very well defensively versus the Spartans, who were limited to just 33.9 field goal efficiency including a 10-of-40 clip from 3- point range.
This will be just the second meeting between Detroit and James Madison. These schools first met on Feb. 18, 2012 in a BracketBusters matchup and the Titans defended their home floor successfully to earn an 82-70 decision.
The Titans will rely on junior forward Juwan Howard Jr. this season. The son of the former Michigan Wolverine superstar posted a double-double in two straight games to start the season and leads the team with averages of 18 points and nine rebounds per contest. Evan Bruinsma is Detroit's second leading scorer (9.3 ppg) and rebounder (7.7 rpg), but has converted only 25 percent of his field goal tries and committed a team-high total of eight turnovers. Michigan transfer Carlton Brundidge is also off to a slow start as he has contributed just seven ppg after draining just 28.1 percent of his attempts from the floor and just 3-of-9 at the free-throw line.
JMU used a collective effort to down the Spartans in its last outing as four players scored in double figures. Andrey Semenov, who scored 30 total points in the first two games of the NIU Invitational, was not among the double-digit scorers as he was held to 2-of-9 shooting from the field and committed four turnovers. Taylor Bessick picked up the slack as he sank 8-of-10 field goal tries to net a team-high 19 points while freshman forward Tom Vodanovich contributed 15 points and eight rebounds. Charles Cooke missed five of his seven shots from the field, but converted 10-of-12 at the charity stripe to add 15 points. Ron Curry also contributed 11 points to go along with four assists.
The Dukes have been a streaky team, while Detroit has been consistently poor. However, the Titans' two Division I foes so far are both potential NCAA Tournament teams and JMU's last three opponents would be lucky to finish with a winning record. Howard Jr. is a very talented player who could drive Detroit to a victory on his own, but the Dukes are dangerous if Semenov regains his touch.
Sports Network Predicted Outcome: Detroit 73, James Madison 68


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- Full Name: Luke Franklin Murton
- Age: 28 (May 21, 1986)
- Birthplace: Fort Lauderdale, FL
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- Draft: Round 19 (2009, NYY)
- School: Georgia Tech
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- Full Name: Luke Franklin Murton
- Born: May 21, 1986
- Age: 28
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- Weight: 225
- Draft: Round 19 (2009, NYY)
- School: Georgia Tech
Selected by the New York Yankees in the 19th round of the 2009 First-Year Player Draft out of Eagle's Landing High School in McDonough, Ga. ... Selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 33rd round of the 2008 Draft but did not sign. ... Selected by the Yankees in the 40th round of the 2007 Draft but did not sign. ... Is the younger brother of former Major League outfielder Matt Murton. ... Was named Henry County Player of the Year as a high school senior.


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Drivers on Wire Mill Road will be switched from the west to the east side of a Merritt overpass as structural and cosmetic repairs to the span continues through the end of the summer, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. [Read More]
U.S. Sen. Murphy to announce new rail funding legislation
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy-D-Connecticut will announce new rail funding legislation Thursday after a roundtable discussion on Metro-North and transportation infrastructure issues in downtown Stamford. The proposed legislation will put forward financing solutions to rebuild and expand the capacity of the Northeast Corridor that aren't available now, according to an advisory sent Wednesday afternoon. Other participants […] [Read More]
Long time commuter advocate endorses McKinney
A former long time commuter advocate from Darien has endorsed State Sen. John McKinney-R-Fairfield in the Aug. 12 Republican primary for having better fleshed out positions on fixing the New Haven Line. [Read More]
Metro-North makes strides in reliability
After a major dip in on-time performance in May under a new schedule meant to reestablish predictable commuting times , overall New Haven Line on-time performance fell just short of goals in June. [Read More]
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Merritt Parkway travelers may ease up on the gas in Stamford and New Canaan as road crews use jersey style barriers to build wider shoulders and improve the grade of sections of the historic thoroughfare to improve drainage. The state is limiting the use of the barriers to two mile and a half work zones […] [Read More]
New report outlines short term fixes for troubled movable bridge
A $3 million plan to repair the 118-year-old railroad bridge over the Norwalk River working after it malfunctioned twice within a 10-day span includes work to the bridge's electrical control system that lifts and reseat rails of the movable span and other work. [Read More]
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We have begun another wonderful school year here at Chapman! Chapman Elementary School has remained focused in its data driven approach that fosters academic growth for all students. The utilization of Measures of Academic Progress data, District Benchmark Tests along with Domine testing provided teachers with the necessary information to meet the individual learning needs of all students.
The in-depth focus on scientific-based strategies has enhanced our daily instructional delivery in the classroom to ensure student success.
Our teachers are also working hard to creatively integrate technology into the curriculum, and to use real-world connections to allow students to become effective problem solvers and communicators.
This summer our teachers participated in intensive staff development and they will continue throughout the 2014-2015 year. Chapman Elementary continues to ignite the curiosity of the technology-minded student. The infusion of technology into a balanced curriculum enhances and enriches the academic program and gives students a vibrant 21st century learning environment where they continue to become future leaders. Chapman students are Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow!Read More
The Book Fair is Coming!
The Book Fair is coming to Chapman Feb. 23-27. You can also shop the online fair Feb. 18 - March 10. Click Read More for the link to the Online Fair.Read More
We Salute Our Veterans!
Today the Chapman Chiefs saluted our veterans with an assembly featuring the 2nd, 4th, and 5th graders. Our very own, Mr. Wayne Davis, was our guest speaker. Mr. Wayne, as he is know to all of the students, served our country during the Vietnam War in the Army. We would like to salute him and all of the other veterans in our country! Click on Read More for a slideshow of pictures from our celebration.Read More
Chapman receives Technology Innovative Program Award
The South Carolina Association for Educational Technology recognizes excellent programs in our state that implement innovative uses of technology in education. Chapman Elementary was recognized on October 30, 2014 during the annual SCAET Awards Ceremony as the Elementary School winner for our submission of "Seeking STEM-Mindedness in Students".Read More
Rotary Club Readers at Chapman
Chapman 2nd grade students were lucky to have readers from the Rotary Club come and read stories to them on Wednesday. A big Chapman Chief Cheer goes out to Honorable Liz Patterson, Representative Derham Cole, and Mr. Sean Dardeau for sharing their time with us! Click on Read More for a galley of pictures.Read More


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Talk to Al Jazeera | 17 Nov 2013 12:23 GMT | Politics, Human Rights, US & Canada, East Timor, Indonesia
Two hours away from Jakarta, in a secluded hillside estate behind armed guards, is the man who wants to be the next leader of the 250 million Indonesian people.
The former general, Prabowo Subianto, is well known here. But to many people outside this country - the fourth most populous nation in the world - he remains an enigma.
Nelson Mandela was also blacklisted from the United States at one time, am I not in good company?
Prabowo Subianto, Indonesian presidential candidate
Once the feared head of Indonesia's notorious Special Forces, known as Kopasses, Prabowo puts those days firmly behind him. For the third time next year, he will run for the presidency on populist policies.
Surveys show that if elections were held now he would become president of Indonesia, the nation with the biggest Muslim population in the world.
Democracy in Indonesia, he says, is threatened by the country's "elite".
"Democracy in Indonesia can fail because of the weakness of our legal system, or our enforcement system, the massive cheating; it is a very sensitive period. How wise will the Indonesian elite be? Or will the Indonesian elite want to continue business as usual, continue the current state where everything is up for sale?"
Although his military career made him into the man he is today, his controversial past may also prove to be his greatest challenge.
The US government, for example, has banned him from entering the country because he is accused of overseeing the forced disappearances of activists and the torture of pro-independence fighters in East Timor.
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While appearing on the Maury Povich show, he turned to the camera to address his daughter, and wept as he told her, "Lindsay, I love you with all my heart and... I am not going to bury you. You're going to bury me before this is over. I will do anything and everything I have to to save your life. Whether mum likes it, or the public likes it or anyone, I am going to take all the steps I can to help you because I want you to have your life back."
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EDMONTON -- The ongoing discussions in Geneva between the U.S., Russia, U.K., France, China, Germany and Iran have concluded with a historic deal for the West in its attempt to persuade Iran to cease its quest for nuclear weaponry.
The deal is being heralded as a diplomatic victory for the Obama administration. It has now been revealed the U.S. and Iran have been engaged in secret talks for more than a year, which is likely to be touted as a major success for an American president whose foreign policy record to date has been nothing if not abysmal.
During this period, Canada's stance on Iran, however, has come under fire. Some have even accused it of hurting the Geneva process by not welcoming the new tone of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani with open arms and by casting doubt over the regime's true motives.
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On Nov. 7, a few days before Rouhani reached 100 days in office, Foreign Minister John Baird penned a harshly worded editorial in the National Post that centred almost entirely on Iran's horrendous human rights record and the new regime's failure to address rights issues in any serious way. According to Baird, "We do not have the luxury of being naive. Nor do the Iranian people, who have suffered for far too long. Standing in front of cameras and tweeting about change are all too easy. The hard part is following through, making difficult decisions and undertaking meaningful change. We must judge the Iranian government by its deeds, not its words. President Rouhani marks his first 100 days in office on Tuesday and, by any measure, these deeds have fallen short."
Baird's public position on Iran was made clear well before this editorial when, in September while speaking at the UN, he made it known Canada would not be fooled by Iran's "charm offensive" and Iran's human rights record posed a serious problem to the international community.
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It is often said the Harper government has long neglected foreign policy since its 2006 election, and it is difficult to argue against that notion.
However, credit should be given to Baird for his handling of the foreign policy file since he was appointed minister in 2011. It is no easy task being the minister for an issue area the prime minister shows little regard for, but Baird has been the sole bright spot for a government with a poor foreign affairs track record. Baird has handled many tricky issues well and has maintained his positions on human rights when others have shied away, including over the contentious anti-gay laws in Russia.
The Iranian regime is not in Geneva because it genuinely wants to stop its bid for nuclear weaponry. It is there because the economic sanctions have hurt. It is doubtful Iran will live up to the newly signed agreement and it is likely it will continue its march toward becoming a nuclear power.
As such, Baird is quite right to remind international society a deal on the nuclear variable cannot overshadow the ongoing rights abuses in Iran. Canada's position on Iran is both bold and correct at a time when the world needs it.
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I just planted this flower, and it is beautiful! My question is does this lily multiply, or if I want more of them, do I have to plant several plants to get a cluster of them?
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We loved Hotel Molino d'Era in Volterra, and wished we could have stayed longer. The hotel is family run with a passion for perfection. We were pleased to note that the locals frequent the bar and restaurant, which serves beautiful food at reasonable prices. The hotel is set in a lovely rural environment beside a river. The entire hotel feels spacious and light. The rooms are also spacious and nicely furnished. This was a great base to explore the beautiful nearby Tuscan towns of Volterra and San Gimignano, to name but two. There was really nothing about this place that we didn't like. We left there wanting to move to Tuscany! You would need to have a car to stay here, as it wasn't close to public transport.
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