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Embracing annuities: White House sees unloved product as retirement tool
The industry solved this by coming up with variations on the policy, allowing people to include a spouse in the annuity or guarantee that payouts to beneficiaries would last at least 10 or 20 years. This costs extra, of course, meaning your monthly payment is lower.
Others worried about inflation, so now there are annuities whose payments rise a few percentage points each year or are pegged to the Consumer Price Index. These cost extra, too (often a lot extra).
You see the pattern here. Every time someone had an objection — the need for a bunch of payments at once, a lump sum in an emergency or concern about rising interest rates — the industry created a rider to add to policies to make the concern go away (and make the monthly payment smaller).
Besides, people need to have saved enough to purchase a decent monthly annuity payout in the first place. But plenty of retirees haven't been saving in a 401(k) or individual retirement account long enough to have a good-size lump sum.
There are also stockbrokers and financial planners standing in the way. Once money goes into an annuity, they can't earn commissions from trading it anymore and may not be able to charge fees for managing it. So, many of them will try to talk you out of it.
One reasonable point they might make is that insurance companies can die, leaving your annuity worthless. State guaranty agencies exist, but they may not cover the full amount. The California Insurance Guarantee Association covers 80 percent of the present value up to $100,000.
Even if you get over all these mental hurdles, however, the hardest one may be the difficulty of seeing a big number suddenly turn small.
"It's the wealth illusion, the sense that my 401(k) account balance is the largest wad of dollars I'll ever see in my lifetime, and I feel pretty good about having that," said J. Mark Iwry, senior adviser to the secretary and deputy assistant secretary for retirement and health policy for the Treasury Department. "Meanwhile, I feel pretty bad about the seemingly small amount of annuity income that large balance would purchase and about the prospect of handing it over to an entity that will keep it all if I'm hit by the proverbial bus after walking out of their office."
So how might the Obama administration solve this? It could get behind a Senate bill that would require retirement-plan administrators to give account holders an annual estimate of what sort of annuity check their savings would buy. That way, people would get used to thinking about their lump sum as a monthly stream.
Tax incentives could help, too. A recent House bill called for waiving 50 percent of the taxes on the first $10,000 in annuity payouts each year. "If this is behavior that the administration is trying to inspire, then it's not that long of a leap to think that maybe they'll start to promote some version of these bills," said Craig Hemke, president ofBuyaPension.com, which sells basic annuities (and offers some good educational material for people who are trying to learn about the products).


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Former Suns GM Kerr 'relieved' for Alvin Gentry
The reaction to the Suns' decision to part with head coach Alvin Gentry has been mostly negative, as it seems fans attribute the the team's 13-28 record more to the talent the front office assembled than the guy in charge of making it work.
That's not exactly inaccurate.
Still, as far as former Suns GM and current TNT basketball analyst Steve Kerr is concerned, this is not the worst thing that could have happened to Gentry in his career.
"I'm sad for him, I'm also a little bit relieved for him," Kerr told Arizona Sports 620's Doug and Wolf Friday. "I know that he was under a lot of pressure, I know that this was a situation that was very difficult for him.
"It's always tough in the NBA when you don't have enough talent to really win."
Does anyone want to argue that assertion?
The Suns' leading scorer, Goran Dragic, is averaging just 14 points per game. The team does not have one double-digit rebounder, and they are not exactly racking up assists, either.
Yet, Gentry was tasked with keeping this team competitive, and while they were in most games this year, they weren't winning enough of them. Thus, the move.
"I think there's just kind of circumstances that lead you down that path where as a coach maybe you just can't reach the players, there's a frustration that sets in, and it's kind of like everybody just knows that it's probably time," Kerr said.
Kerr added it was probably apparent to everyone that the timing was right and a decision to cut ties made sense, as hard as it may have been.
"I'm sort of relieved for Alvin, but more than anything I'm sad because he's one of my favorite people on Earth. Just a tremendous human being. Funny, witty, cares about people.
"And he did a great job for the Suns."
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Saturday, November 14, 2015
We are excited to celebrate the 30th Annual Gift of Life Gala at the Field Museum of Natural History. Enjoy a cocktail reception, auctions, gourmet dinner, dancing and live entertainment at the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois' premier black-tie evening.
Proceeds raised from the evening will go directly to support the crucial programs and services provided by the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois - programs that help people affected by or at-risk for kidney disease throughout Illinois. Your generosity and support of the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is what makes these programs possible.
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2015 Honorees
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2014 Honorees
The 2014 Gift of Life Gala celebrated the incredible legacies of two individuals. They have devoted their lives to philanthropy, advocacy and raising awareness of kidney disease. In their own ways, they have given the gift of life to people throughout Illinois by helping to prevent kidney disease and educating the public about its risk factors. We hope you will join us in honoring them and their ongoing legacies.
We hope you will join us in honoring these individuals and their important legacies.
29th Annual Gift of Life Award
Sara Feigenholtz, Illinois State Representative
Representative Feigenholtz represents Illinois' 12th District, which includes Lakeview, Lincoln Park, and Near North neighborhoods. Her commitment to the residents of her district and sponsorship of groundbreaking legislation has earned her the appointment of Assistant Majority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives.
Representative Feigenholtz leads a multitude of complex legislative and budgetary issues, reinforcing her statewide reputation as an effective legislator and champion of accessible health care and human services. She has been a champion for the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois for many years, but even more so since the KidneyMobile® program, the foundation's free screening program for kidney disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure, lost the majority of its private funding. Since then, she has worked diligently to secure permanent funding for the program, which serves nearly every county in Illinois. Due in great part to her laudable efforts, the KidneyMobile® program has positively impacted more than 42,000 lives to date and will continue to do so.
Rosann & Richard Noel Award for Philanthropy
Mark L. Schwartz, Philanthropist
The Rosann & Richard Noel Award for Philanthropy was established to recognize those who have made tremendous contributions to the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois' fundraising efforts as well as embodied the philanthropic spirit by inspiring others to give, much like Rosann and Dick Noel for whom this award is named. Mark Schwartz, immediate past president of the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois' Board of Directors, has dedicated his life to fighting kidney disease.
From a young age, Mark began advocating on behalf of kidney patients. His late uncle, Ronald Schwartz, died of kidney disease at the age of 23, just prior to the availability of dialysis. The experience prompted Mark's passionate commitment to preventing the disease and working to improve the lives of kidney patients throughout the state. He has spent countless hours informing his peers on the risk factors of kidney disease and dedicated 9 years to the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois' Board of Directors. Mark has been a true friend, inspiring leader and generous benefactor of the foundation.
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Leilanii Mesa Ellis, William Blair & Company, Chair
Charlotte Chapple, Associates in Nephrology
Ingrid Deroubaix, Fifth Third Bank
Meg Gilbert
Tara Goff Kamradt, McDonald Hopkins
Dr. Craig Langman, Northwestern University
Melissa Prest, Fresenius Medical Care
Jill Schaaf, Baxter
Matt Schwartz, UBS Financial Solutions
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Costa Rica
Costa Rica's Last Boom Towns Could Make You Rich
Costa Rica is a beautiful country, with long stretches of deserted and undeveloped beaches…dense jungles teeming with exotic wildlife…towering volcanoes, lush green valleys, and hundreds of crystal-clear lakes and rivers…
Not only that, but the country offers a great climate year-round, neighborly atmosphere, no-hassle residence programs, excellent healthcare, a stable democracy, and safety and security. It doesn't hurt that many retired couples report living well on $2,000 a month—that includes all their costs.
For these reasons, as well as the welcoming locals who are warm and friendly to new foreign neighbors, Costa Rica has been an expat haven for more than 30 years.
That's another bonus: you don't have to be a pioneer in Costa Rica. There are well-established expat communities throughout the country. Things are "set up" so to speak, when it comes to shipping your household goods, using the healthcare system, buying property, and more. And by following this well-trodden path, your transition to your new life is much easier.
It's small, about the size of West Virginia. But the variety of landscapes, climates, and lifestyles in Costa Rica is amazing. You have the rainforests, wild beaches, and charming seaside villages of the southern Pacific coast, also known as the Southern Zone.
A Landscape and Lifestyle for Every Taste
There are the bustling market towns surrounded by sugar cane fields and coffee plantations of the Central Valley. Around the pristine 33-square-mile Lake Arenal, expats have taken up residence on the verdant hills rising from the shore, with vast lake views from their homes. On the Caribbean coast, life is laidback and moves to the rhythm of reggae. And that's just a small taste of all Costa Rica has to offer as far as places to live.
With all these different climates and landscapes, it's no wonder that this Central American jewel is also one of the most biodiverse spots on the planet. With just 0.03% of the earth's surface within its borders, the country has an estimated 5% of the world's species. In Costa Rica, this natural world surrounds you, putting the country on the forefront of eco-tourism and eco-living. Sloths, capuchin monkeys, toucans, and scarlet macaws will be your new neighbors.
And no matter which location you choose, you can benefit from bargain real estate, whether you buy or rent. Three-bedroom homes in the Central Valley start at $109,000 to buy and $300 a month to rent. And two-bedroom condos a five-minute walk to the beach on the central Pacific coast in a booming resort town are $500 a month, the same units selling for under $70,000. Deals like this can be found throughout the country.
Another big bonus is the high-quality, low-cost healthcare. There are two systems: private, for which you can pay cash or use insurance, and the government-run public system which you join when become a legal resident. Overall, expats in Costa Rica pay a fraction of what they did back home for medical care.
All these advantages make Costa Rica a premier destination for those looking for a secure, fun, and active retirement surrounded by new friends in a beautiful setting.
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Fast Facts About Costa Rica
- Population: 4,695,942
- Capital City: San Jose
- Climate: Tropical and subtropical; dry season (December to April); rainy season (May to November); cooler in highlands
- Time Zone: GMT-6
- Language: Spanish (official), English
- Country Code: 506
- Coastline: 1,290km
Swap the Traffic for a 30-Second Commute Along the Beach
Joseph Mucaria fell in love with Costa Rica on a short visit. "I was only supposed to come for three months and then return to the States, but I fell in love with the culture and the environment, plus I always wanted to learn another language," he says. That was 12 years ago. Now, he lives in an ocean-view condo just 45 minutes away from the city of Liberia.
Surfing Success in Costa Rica
Ryan Gast couldn't be happier. "At 30 years old, I found a way to semi-retire," he says. "I'm healthier, happier, and surfing better than ever. I make enough to live here. I live a simpler lifestyle. I work. I surf. I go home. And that's exactly what I wanted. I love being around like-minded people. I'm where I'm supposed to be." A typical day sees him sitting in front of his small surf shop. Friends riding by on bikes shout greetings…customers pop by regularly to ask about renting a board or taking surfing lessons…the vibe of this little community has a soothing effect.
Playa Hermosa: A Laidback Beach in Costa Rica
Located on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast, Playa Hermosa (not to be confused with the beach of the same name near the border with Nicaragua) is a haven for beachgoers looking for a low-key and largely undeveloped destination. The beach is known for its consistent surf, making it a world-renowned surf spot. And there are long-term residents as well, who live in beachfront homes and in a luxury gated community just off the water.
Costa Rica's Diverse Central Pacific Coast
"The environment here is beautiful," says Lisa Vanderhaak of her new life along Costa Rica's central Pacific coast. "You can hike just out the back door. We were looking for a slower and better pace of life and we found it." Lisa and her husband Pete are much like many expats on the central Pacific coast. They've found a place where life has slowed down…where warm weather year-round means you can enjoy the natural beauty around you every day…and you can find a community that's a good fit for you. Plus, the cost of living is very reasonable for such a beautiful, tropical beach area. Cost of living has a lot to do with the lifestyle you want. But you can live comfortably as a couple for under $3,000 a month, including housing, transportation, healthcare—everything.
Surf Dude to Restaurateur in Costa Rica
Sun, sand, and surfing. These are the three main draws enticing visitors to Costa Rica's central Pacific coast. And these have also created a ready market for businesses that can cater to the massive influx of tourists to the region, as California expat Danny Clark can attest. Danny first came to the central Pacific coast more than 20 years ago for a surf trip, and it changed his life. Today, the 42-yearold owns and manages a pair of successful restaurants in the bustling resort town of Jacó. And he says he lives a better lifestyle than he could in the States. His Side Street Bistro is a gourmet sandwich shop with an on-site microbrewery. And Graffiti is an upscale restaurant and wine bar.
Enjoy a Life of Limitless Adventure
Wandering is our specialty. Since my husband, Chris, and I left the States at the start of 2013 with not much of a plan and a whole load of ambition, we have resided in seven homes and explored countless destinations in the two countries—Costa Rica and Nicaragua. During our travels we have rescued hatchling sea turtles from hungry birds…observed the most achingly beautiful sunset from a Pacific beach…and encouraged a sloth as he crept between trees…
Never Wear a Coat Again in Costa Rica
For many years, Kathleen Evans and Steve Spada knew they wanted to live and retire abroad. So, they spent their free time researching locations, dreaming about the move, and even looking at real estate abroad. "Even before the internet," Kathleen says, "we were subscribed to International Living and looking at properties when traveling overseas." A few years ago, the couple got serious about selling their home in Austin and making a move. Kathleen had had enough of the rush and stress of the workaday life.
Costa Rica's Best Beach Towns Within Two Hours of San José
Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast has a long history as a beach destination. Costa Ricans from the Central Valley (the mountainous interior region surrounding the capital, San José, where most of the population lives), have been coming to the area for vacation and beach getaways for decades. And North American and European visitors have been right there with them for many years, too. They're drawn by several factors, many of which also attract expats to the area for long-term living…
A Secret Beach in One of Costa Rica's Most Popular Expat Havens
It's just a little sign on the main road through the popular expat community and tourist hotspot of Manuel Antonio, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast. It points to Punta Quepos, and when you make the turn you quickly find yourself on a barely-wide-enough-for-two-cars road that hugs the cliffside. Jungle trees surround you, interspersed with boutique hotels and homes with wide views of the blue Pacific.
If You Can Earn From Home in the U.S., You Can Earn From Costa Rica
Living in Costa Rica has been great since we moved here last year. Each day my wife, Kelli, and I drink coffee—grown on a farm five minutes from our home—on the deck while we watch the birds get their breakfast. Our monthly expenses have been cut in half from what they were in the States, and we're making plans to build a modest home here to cut that budget even more. And our life has become much quieter in the sense that there is less to worry about.
Picking the Perfect Retirement Destination
In 2008, when my husband Paul and I first started talking about the possibility of retiring overseas, we really only considered two countries: Mexico and Costa Rica. I often wonder why we didn't consider more countries at the time; there are so many great options. At the time, though, we only thought of countries where we'd had some personal experience. First up was Mexico. Paul lived and went to college there in the '70s and has always had a love for both the country and its culture, so it was natural that Mexico was on our short list. I had visited Costa Rica on a business trip in the '90s and remembered it as a beautiful country that I always wanted to visit again.
The Five Best Retirement Havens for Quality Healthcare Overseas
Spiraling healthcare and insurance costs are a thing of the past for thousands of North Americans who have found their dream retirement haven abroad. If you're still mulling your overseas options, then the availability of quality and affordable healthcare is likely a primary concern. Over the next few pages, we explore five countries hand-picked by our expat experts for the exceptionally high quality of their healthcare. All five destinations have become expat hubs, and the North Americans who now call them home—including our correspondents—can attest to the high level of care they've received there.
Escapes for the Gentleman Farmer
Imagine waking up in the morning and enjoying a leisurely cup of coffee before heading out your back door to get breakfast. You gather eggs from your hens. Tomatoes, peppers, and herbs, all from your kitchen garden, as well as homemade goat cheese, are added for an excellent omelet. The fresh-squeezed orange juice comes from your trees. Life in the cities and suburbs of the U.S. can mean being far removed from the origins of the food we eat. If you dream of getting back to the land, you'll find hobby farms with fertile soil, ideal growing conditions, and great locations throughout the world.
A Simpler Life with a Colorful Income
Colette Holmes and her husband, Nick, weren't planning a permanent move from Los Angeles to the Pacific beach town of Tamarindo, Costa Rica. "We came because Nick was a baseball coach," Colette explains. "It was just a seasonal job. But after spending a little time here, we decided that we wanted to make a life in Costa Rica. We wanted a different life—a bit slower, a bit simpler." And that's what the couple got.
5 Countries with the Best Healthcare in the World
Residents of the country pay into La Caja. The fee is 7% to 11% of the person's monthly income, which provides coverage for a spouse as well as a dependent. "After you pay your monthly fee, you receive free care," says InternationalLiving.com Costa Rica editor Jason Holland. "Anything you need is available through a nationwide network of clinics and hospitals: doctor's visits, medical testing, prescriptions, major surgeries, and hospitalization," Holland says.
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Living in a sunny, low-cost, laidback destination overseas doesn't mean that you have to forego good healthcare. In fact, in many countries abroad, the healthcare you'll enjoy is second to none…and more affordable than you've ever dreamed possible. Below are the five countries which received the top scores in the healthcare category of International Living's Annual Global Retirement Index 2015.
Finding an Instant Community of Friends in Costa Rica
Within a month of arriving in Costa Rica to live, my wife and I had discovered that we could enjoy one of our favorite Sunday traditions: brunch. Just down the road from our home in Grecia was Atenas, and the famous (at least among local expats) Kay's Gringo Postres. There were heaping helpings of French toast, bacon, biscuits and gravy (I've never seen them anywhere else in Costa Rica)…and never-ending coffee…for $10 each. As we enjoyed these traditional American favorites, we met a dozen or so local expats, mostly retirees but also families and young couples. The more experienced were eager to pass on advice about renting a home or buying a car and to share contact information for great contactors and service providers like mechanics and plumbers. You know, the really important stuff you need to know when you move to a new place. Personal recommendations go a long way.
The Most Beautiful Beach in Costa Rica
Manzanillo just might be the most beautiful beach in Costa Rica. You'll find it at the end of the road, literally, in the far southeastern corner, near the border with Panama. It's on the Caribbean coast, the most undeveloped portion of the country. You drive two hours east of the capital San José, on Highway […]
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A Blossoming Business in Tamarindo Fills a Niche
Colette Holmes and her husband, Nick, weren't initially planning to move from Los Angeles to the Pacific beach town of Tamarindo, Costa Rica. "We came because Nick was a baseball coach," Colette explains. "It was just a seasonal job. But after spending a little time here, we decided that we wanted to make a life in Costa Rica. We wanted a different life—a bit slower, a bit simpler." Today, life is a lot different than the stress of the restaurant trade Colette used to work in. Instead of being assaulted by noise and rushing servers, she spends her days in more serene surroundings among Costa Rica's exotic, colorful flowers.
Top 5 Things to Make Your Move to Costa Rica Easier
So you've decided to move to Costa Rica. Now you have to figure out how to get yourself, your stuff, your pets…your life…down to your new home in the tropics. It may seem overwhelming. But keep in mind that this country has been a haven for retirees and other expats for more than 30 years and tens of thousands of people have gone through the process just fine and are enjoying their new lives in Costa Rica. It's a well-trodden path and there are services in place and strategies that have been perfected over the years…so your transition will be easier than that of the trailblazers who came before you.
Five Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Scouting Trip to Costa Rica
When visiting Costa Rica during a scouting trip, your goal is to figure out which region suits you and your lifestyle best. Even though it's a small country, about the size of West Virginia, there are many different climates and lifestyles in each area. You might also be trying to determine if the country as a whole is the best fit at all. So you owe it to yourself to get the most out of your journey by gathering as much useful information about your possible new home country. Here are some tips to make for an educational—and fun—scouting trip to Costa Rica.
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In a handful of noteworthy places on the planet right now, you could own a world-class property for $150,000 and have it throw off $1,000 a month, right from the start. These are what I call "exceptional markets." Places where you're looking at as much as an 8% yield… more than double the norm. But you don't need mounds of cash on hand to get in – often less than $20,000. And these are gains you can pocket with little-to-no effort.
Esterillos: A Quiet Stretch of Beach on Costa Rica's Central Pacific Coast
Just south of the busy beach resort town of Jaco on the coastal highway is one of Costa Rica's hidden gems. Esterillos is a quiet community (there are actually three sections: Esterillos Este, Esterillos Centro, and Esterillos Oeste) that a small but significant group of expats have come to call home. Laid-back beach living is the name of the game. No big hotels, no tall condos…not much development at all, although it is a popular weekend destination for Costa Ricans who live inland. You can walk the beach for miles and not see many other people. During the week, your only companions will likely be surfers and fisherman.
Music, Sunlight, and Laidback Life in Costa Rica
Her hands move in a rhythmic, soothing motion across my back, releasing any tension or stress, and loosening tight muscles. I lay face down on the massage table in a deep state of relaxation. "Ahh, this is the life." After our massages, my husband, Fred, and I stroll through Nosara, a coastal town on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica, and stop off to eat some fresh fruit from a local stand and a hearty meal of local fare—chicken, rice, and beans—at a small street-side restaurant. Our feet take us in the direction of the beach. Shoes come off, toes dig into warm, soft sand. They continue moving until bathed in the bath-water warm waves of the Pacific Ocean.
A Luxury Villa and a Maid…For Free
My husband Michael and I have come to realize that we are not really city folks, even though we lived for years in the suburbs of one of Canada's biggest cities. But when we found a luxurious home in the hills above the Costa Rican capital San José, where we could stay for free we were happy to make an exception. We were house-sitting a villa perched high in Costa Rica's Central Valley, near enough to admire San José and access all its amenities, but also far enough away from the busy center. We were in Escazú, home to foreign embassies, diplomats, and wealthy business owners and one of San José's more upmarket neighborhoods.
Why I Feel Safe and Secure Living Abroad
When I first started planning my move to Costa Rica years ago, I got some interesting feedback from more than one acquaintance. "Aren't you worried about safety? They love to rob gringos there, you know." I guess they pictured "banditos" crouched in the bushes ready for ambush around every bend in the road. It's worth mentioning this seemed to be their view of all of Latin America, Asia, and most of Europe.
A Perfect Spot in Costa Rica – No Matter Your Taste
Costa Rica is a small country, about the size of West Virginia. Overall, you'll find a low cost of living (many retired expat couples I meet live well on around $2,000 a month)…top-notch, low-cost medical care…friendly people—the national motto is Pura Vida, which translates to "life is good"…and bargain real estate—you can rent from $300 a month and up and find North America-style homes for $150,000 or less. But tiny Costa Rica has a tremendous variety of climates, lifestyles, and landscapes within its borders: bustling beach resorts, quiet fishing villages, high mountain towns, vast farmlands, looming volcanoes, lush rainforests, isolated rural areas…
Spectacular Views, Great Health Care, and All for $1,700 a Month in Grecia, Costa Rica
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After working in the U.S. for more than two decades, I love the freedom I now enjoy from making an income in one of the most beautiful parts of Costa Rica. I wake each morning, excited to see what the day will bring. That first cup of coffee on the patio—watching whatever may be in the jungle—is awesome. Monkeys and their antics…perhaps an exotic bird I've never seen before…a new bloom on an exotic plant…all these things give me great pleasure.
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I've never seen so much green…and in so many shades and variations. The tall, jungle-covered mountains of Costa Rica's Southern Zone dominate the landscape. And many locals and long-time expats say they enjoy these mountain views even more than the ocean, thanks to the lush vegetation that covers them. This region, on the southern Pacific coast, is a land of empty beaches, wild Pacific waters, those tall mountains dropping to brief lowlands before turning to a strip of sand, and then blue ocean.
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I've never seen so much green…and in so many shades and variations. The tall, jungle-covered mountains of Costa Rica's Southern Zone dominate the landscape. And many locals and long-time expats say they enjoy these mountain views even more than the ocean, thanks to the lush vegetation that covers them. This region, on the southern Pacific coast, is a land of extremes. Empty beaches, wild Pacific waters, those tall mountains dropping to brief lowlands before turning to a strip of sand, and then blue ocean.
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And that's one of the weird things in many of these "philosophy of photography" tractates. Authors go through great length to derive a very solid train of thoughts, including lingo that is nearly impenetrable to humans not trained in that subject, and then base their whole train on thoughts on a very fuzzy image of modern physics, brain science and aesthetics.


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Cocktail hour: The prawn starter that's defied fashion
Dear God I'm bored of fashionable
food. Not so much the sustenance itself, which can range from drab to
Rather the very notion that eating is less about pleasure and more about the half-baked pursuit of transient whims and ephemeral fads.
Take our recent obsession with
provenance. It's a fine thing we want to know where our food comes from.
Prawn cocktail: A dish that has moved from Sixties chic to 2012 classic, by way of Seventies ubiquity
But what was once drably predictable reality (with limited refrigeration, fresh food didn't move far from the place of its birth) is now the very pinnacle of indulgent, high-end eating.
And so menus resemble less a classic
carte du jour and more part-digested thesaurus, a grammatical graveyard
awash in a slurry of florid prose and flaccid guff. It's not that I have
anything against a well-bred cow.
But must I really endure the bovine
version of Who Do You Think You Are? every time I crave a piece of
The same goes with pigs whose bloodlines can be traced back to Napoleon, White Russian chickens and anything preceded by the word 'heritage'.
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The arrival of any new place selling top-class game is always a cause for celebration. And the Harwood Game Company is no exception. Founded by culinary maestros Mike Robinson and Brett Graham, they sell four types of venison, hare, pigeon, pheasant and, perhaps best of all, English partridge, too. It arrives beautifully packaged – and with recipes. harwoodgame.co.uk
Because much of the food world is
obsessed with the shiny and new.
Which was the reason Simon Hopkinson and Lindsey Bareham wrote a whole glorious tome, The Prawn Cocktail Years, on the likes of chicken Kiev and beef bourguignon, to 'rehabilitate these old lags which have become scapegoats in a country now obsessed with culinary novelty'.
At what point does unfashionable food
move from dated to retro anyway?
It's little more than shallow
semantics, of little interest to the vast majority of the world.
fact that chilli con carne fell out with the British chattering classes
years back probably doesn't bother the fine folk of Texas.
Just as much as a classic cheese fondue is hardly seen as ironic in the depths of Alpine winter.
And so we come to prawn cocktail, a
dish that has moved from Sixties chic to 2012 classic, by way of
Seventies ubiquity, Eighties disdain and Nineties wink-wink hip. It's a
square jawed, no-nonsense sort of dish, steadfast and noble, with no
rough edges or dirty little secrets.
With a proper prawn cocktail, you know exactly where you stand.
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The combination of cool, creamy and crunch lies at its pink-hued heart.
A bed of shredded lettuce, Little Gem if possible, as it lacks the hard edge of iceberg.
But iceberg is fine, whatever the snobs may say.
The greenery acts as verdant ballast to the shellfish above, which should be decent North Atlantic prawns, the ones that still have a modicum of flavour. If you can get them whole, so much the better. Rip off the head, slip off the shell and in they go.
Those pappy Tiger prawns have no place here. Blasphemy, infamy, and get ye away.
Nor is this the time to start adding clever chunks of mango, concassed tomatoes or unwanted shreds of dill. If you want to be clever, apply for Masterchef.
As for Marie Rose sauce, that magical melding of mayo and ketchup... fresh-made mayonnaise makes all the difference.
A hefty shake of Tabasco works its usual magic, along with a glug of Worcestershire sauce. And a dribble of lemon. And the merest dusting of cayenne pepper. Don't get all American and add horseradish. A little brandy, though, is just about OK.
Find a couple of glasses, layer the bottom with a bed of lettuce then anoint with the mixture of sauce and prawns. Serve with soft buttered brown bread.
It might not be revered in the hip salons of our culinary capital, but like all classics, it cares not for the vagaries of fashion.
Just the rather old-fashioned notion of tasting exactly as it should.
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Thanks to Betty Pledger, who's a fan of Hanbury's Fish & Chips in Babbacombe, Devon, where they use sustainably caught fish and local Maris Piper and Maris Bar potatoes. I visited many years back and have happy memories of crisp batter and succulent fish. Do you have a foodie recommendation? Email me at firstname.lastname@example.com
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I've just read Challenged by Carbon: The Oil Industry and Climate Change, which was written by Dr. Bryan Lovell, a former senior executive at British Petroleum. Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, a former CEO of Royal Dutch/Shell, appears on the first page in a reviewers blurb and tells us this book is "an authoritative insider's view". It is....[read more]
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While speaking to the Polk County Gator Club last week, Muschamp didn't exactly endorse College Station tourism.
"You ever been to College Station?" Muschamp asked. "It'll be the only time you go."
Sumlin in turn told the San Antonio Express-News: "He needs to worry about his own team."
Oooo, burn.
OK, so it's not Steve Spurrier and Dabo Swinney exchanging jabs (or perceived jabs), but Sumlin is new to the conference and just getting his feet wet in terms of trash talk.
And really, Muschamp is already kind of worrying about his team - and its SEC opener in such a terrible place.
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From Kendrick Lamar to Slayer, this year is definitely one of the best.
Bonnaroo is in full swing and while we've seen some pretty impressive acts so far, the musical forecast shows things are not going to get quieter anytime soon. One of America's biggest and most diverse summer events, fans flock in their thousands to Tennessee this weekend to welcome some of the world's top entertainers.
Friday's line-up is a particularly mixed bag; where you've got music veterans the likes of 80s new wave legends Tears For Fears and 70s R&B band Earth Wind & Fire, you also got newer names such as LA duo Mini Mansions, who recently won acclaim for their second album 'The Great Pretenders', and Brit award winning UK chart toppers Royal Blood. Making some noise on the main What Stage throughout though are house producer Deadmau5, 'To Pimp a Butterfly' rapper Kendrick Lamar and roots rock collective Alabama Shakes.
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D'angelo & The Vanguard, Kacey Musgraves and Songhoy Blues join headliners Billy Joel and Mumford & Sons.
More additions have been announced for Bonnaroo 2015 as the June event draws ever closer. D'angelo & The Vanguard, Kacey Musgraves and Songhoy Blues join an already stellar line-up for this 10-stage bonanza, while the full late night sets are also announced.
Adding to a line-up headlined by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Billy Joel and London Grammy winners Mumford And Sons are soul collective D'angelo & The Vanguard, young country star Kacey Musgraves and Mali four-piece Songhoy Blues. As usual, the epic festival - which is set to play host to a massive 85,000 music lovers - presents one of the world's most diverse line-ups as it prepares to hit Manchester, Tennessee this summer from June 11th to 14th.
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Slayer and Gary Holt - Sonisphere Festival held at Hietaniemi beach - Performances - Helsinki, Finland - Wednesday 28th May 2014
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We've been seriously pushing US and UK music festivals this year but, it has to be said, there's nowhere quite like Europe.
The continent is home to some of the most unique music events in the world and, looking at what's on offer this year, it seems that the festival season is the best time to experience cultural diversity to the nth degree. Whether its sun or snow you're after, rock or dance music, indoor or outdoor, Europe has it all and with the summer quickly approaching, it's time to get on a plane and take the best vacation of your lives as we guide you to the most exciting countries you can hope to visit this year.
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Condolences have been flooding in from all over the world of rock and metal.
Over a week after Jeff Hannemann's death on May 2, his bandmates from Slayer remember the late guitarist in statements, published on the band's website. On Thursday, the band's other members, Tom Arraya and Kerry King recalled some of the good times they'd had with Hannemann, who died at 49 of alcohol-related cirrhosis.
"When we first formed Slayer, we used to rehearse all the time, religiously, 24/7," Araya explained in his statement. "Jeff and I spent a lot of time hanging out together, he lived in my father's garage which was also our rehearsal space."
He added, "When he got his own apartment, he had an 8-track and I would go there to record songs I'd written, not Slayer songs, other stuff I'd written. At a certain point, you still have the band but you start your own lives outside of the band, so that 24/7 falls to the side, you don't spend as much time together as you once did. I miss those early days."
Continue reading: Bandmates and Fellow Musicians Mourn The Late Jeff Hannemann
New insights about Jeff Hannemann's death have revealed the actual cause.
The coroner's report has revealed some new information about the death of Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman. Namely, it wasn't the flesh-eating disease he got from a spider bite a couple years back that killed him. It was alcohol-related liver cirrhosis. Hannemann's bandmates confimed this on the slayer website, in a statement that reads: "We've just learned that the official cause of Jeff's death was alcohol related cirrhosis. While he had his health struggles over the years, including the recent Necrotizing fasciitis infection that devastated his well-being, Jeff and those close to him were not aware of the true extent of his liver condition until the last days of his life."
It added: "Contrary to some reports, Jeff was not on a transplant list at the time of his passing, or at any time prior to that. In fact, by all accounts, it appeared that he had been improving – he was excited and looking forward to working on a new record."
Unfortunately, he never got to see that record started. Fans of the band and of Hanneman have flocked to Slayer's website and to social networks to express their condolences. Hannemann's bandmates also shared some of their memories of Slayer's founder on their website.Fellow guitarist Kerry King said: "When we first formed Slayer, we used to rehearse all the time, religiously, 24/7. Jeff and I spent a lot of time hanging out together, he lived in my father's garage which was also our rehearsal space." Bassist Tom Araya called Hanneman "a lifeline of Slayer" adding "he wrote so many of the songs that the band will always be known for. He had a good heart, he was a good guy."
Continue reading: Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hannemann Did Not Die Because Of Deadly Spider Bite
Following the untimely death of Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman, we try to trace what may have been the reason behind his death earlier this week.
Metal legend, neigh God, Jeff Hannenman inexplicably died earlier this week after succumbing to complications with his liver, but what was was really behind his untimely demise? The answer is actually as metal as you'd expect as coroners are tracing his death back to a spider bite he received nearly two years ago and the flesh-eating bacteria that developed over time and nearly cost him his arm before it began to affect his liver and eventually took his life.
Currently, neither doctors nor any of Hanneman's family have been able to discuss the exact cause of death, however Slayer spokesperson Heidi Robinson-Fitzgerald said Hanneman was on the mend from necrotizing fasciitis, a rare flesh-eating infection that affects the deeper layers of skin and the immediate tissues below it. For those unwilling to check out Wikipedia, the infection can develop from a minor cut or scratch and spread at an alarming rate; Robinson-Fitzgerald blamed the spider bite, for which he failed to seek immediate treatment for when he receiving it whilst in a friends hot tub two years ago.
Jeff Hanneman will not be forgotten soon.
Continue reading: What Was Behind The Death Of Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hannenman?
Slayer guitarist had been suffering from possible spider infection
Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman has died, aged just 49. Hanneman was one of the founding members of the game-changing heavy metal group and his death has been marked with an outpouring of tributes from the music world, from musicians, fans and others in the industry.
A simple statement from Slayer themselves read "Our Brother Jeff Hanneman, May He Rest In Peace (1964 - 2013)." It added "Slayer is devastated to inform that their bandmate and brother, Jeff Hanneman, passed away at about 11am this morning near his Southern California home." Tragically Hanneman was suffering from necrotising fasciitis, a flesh-eating disease that he may have contracted from a spider bite. The BBC reports that he was being treated in hospital when he suffered liver failure.
Among those paying tribute was former Guns N' Roses man Slash, who wrote on his Twitter "Tragic and shocking news about Jeff Hanneman. He is going to missed by so many. What a sad day for Metal. RIP man". The Recording Academy also commented on the sad passing, writing that Hanneman was "an intense and powerful guitarist and a force to be reckoned with on stage". President Neil Portnow said: "The music industry has lost a true trailblazer, and our deepest sympathies go out to his family, his band mates and fans around the world who mourn his untimely passing."
Continue reading: Tributes Pour In For Dead Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman
Tributes have been pouring in for Jeff Hanneman, of Slayer.
Slayer guitarist and songwriter Jeff Hanneman is dead at 49 after suffering liver failure. The revered musician died on Thursday (May 2, 2013) at the Hemet Valley Medical Center near his home in South California's Inland Empire area, according to Billboard.com. Slayer made the news public, announcing their devastation at the loss of their band-mate and brother. Tributes began pouring in immediately, with MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine tweeting, "Tonight one less star will be shining and sadly, the stage got just a little bit darker. Jeff Hanneman 1964-2013."
"RIP TO A TITAN OF METAL," said Disturbed/Device frontman David Draiman, while drummer Mike Portnoy said, "WOW...I'm in shock...RIP Jeff Hanneman." The news hit the metal world harder given that most of the luminaries of the genre were attending the Annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards show at Club Nokia when news began filtering through. A spokesperson for "Blood" producer Rick Rubin told Billboard he was "very sad" and "shocked" by the death.
It had been a rough couple of years for Hanneman who ceased touring in early 2011 when he contracted necrotizing fasciitis, reportedly from a spider bite. The disease literally eats away at the flesh from deep layers of skin and tissues. Exodus musician Gary Holt stood in for Hanneman from 2011 while Pat O'Brien joined later in the year. Throughout the ordeal, Hanneman's Slayer band-mates expressed optimism that he would one day return to the group full-time.
Continue reading: Slayer's Jeff Hanneman Dead At 49: Guitarist Dies of Liver Failure
Hannerman passed away at age 49.
Jeff Hannerman, the guitarist for legendary metal band Slayer, died yesterday, May 2, at Hemet Valley Medical Center, near his home in Southern California. The reported cause of death was liver failure, according to Billboard. Hannerman had been struggling with a rare skin tissue disease for several years, but it is not yet known whether that was what took his life in the end. Slayer announced the news late in the afternoon, with Hannerman's bandmates saying that the guitarist was their "brother". This prompted a slew of grief and sympathetic messages from fans and fellow musicians on twitter.
Disturbed/Device frontman David Draiman was among the very first, posting "RIP TO A TITAN OF METAL," while drummer Mike Portnoy wrote, "WOW...I'm in shock...RIP Jeff Hanneman."
The guitarist formed Slayer in 1982, after meeting guitarist Kerry King mixing heavy metal and punk influences and signing with Metal Blade Records for Slayer's first two albums, "Show No Mercy" in 1983 and "Hell Awaits" in 1985. With several his father being a World War II veteran, Hannerman became fascinated with themes of war and destruction – which he would bring into Slayer's music. In 1986 the band made the controversial move of transferring to hip hop label Def Jam, for their cover album "Undisputed Attitude" and their iconic album "Reign in Blood".
Continue reading: Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hannerman Dies Of Liver Failure
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Losing Money Is "Inevitable" This Year, SocGen Warns Citing Economic "Elephant"Submitted by Tyler Durden on 07/01/2015 - 14:40
Investors are losing money, which strikes us as largely inevitable with asset prices where they are and economic growth and profits on a downward trajectory. Losing the least amount of money may be the best source of success this year.
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Pre-Blame-Game Begins: Fed's Brainard Fingers HFT For "Amplifying Market Shocks"Submitted by Tyler Durden on 07/01/2015 - 14:22
We warned previously that when (not if) the market crashes next, The Fed is going to need a scapegoat (other than British traders living at home with their parents) and judging by The Fed's Lael Brainard's comments today, high-frequency-traders (HFT) are in the crosshairs. Crucially, Brainard warns that HFT "may amplify market shocks," and The Fed is "studying possible changes in liquidity resilience."
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Airlines Stocks Plunge After DoJ Probes Collusion On High PricesSubmitted by Tyler Durden on 07/01/2015 - 14:06
Low oil prices must be good for airlines profits, right - especially if they keep ticket prices artificially high...
And now we await for the DOJ to probe whether central banks are colluding to keep stock prices high. /sarc.
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Eurogroup's Dijsselbloem Says "No Grounds For Further Talks", Will "Wait For Outcome Of Referendum"Submitted by Tyler Durden on 07/01/2015 - 13:59
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Crude Crashes To $56 Handle - 10-Week LowsSubmitted by Tyler Durden on 07/01/2015 - 13:53
Following today's record production and renewed inventory build, it appears the $57 to $62 range of the last 3 months is about to be tested ... especially as Kerry et al. assure the world an Iran deal is "very very close" and they are working "very very hard." WTI (Aug) is now trading with a $56 handle - its weakest since mid-April...
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Ex-Im Bank Bites The Dust Today - Good Riddance To A Crony Capitalist HeistSubmitted by Tyler Durden on 07/01/2015 - 13:50
The Export-Import Bank died last night when its charter expired. After 81 years, what is commonly known as Boeing's Bank is headed toward Washington's trash bin. When Congress returns it could revive Ex-Im, which primarily subsidizes big business exports. But a proper burial for what Barack Obama once called "corporate welfare" would save Americans money, reduce economic injustice, and promote economic growth. Ex-Im's closure is a very rare victory for the good guys in Washington. Crony capitalism is running rampant in America, undermining confidence in a market economy.
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Greek FinMin Lays Out 6 Reasons To Vote "No" In The ReferendumSubmitted by Tyler Durden on 07/01/2015 - 13:31
Confused as to how to vote Sunday? Starting to understand having your cake and eating it to may not work? Greek FinMin Varoufakis has six simple reasons to "just say no"...
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The Best And Worst Performing Assets In June And The First Half Of 2015Submitted by Tyler Durden on 07/01/2015 - 13:20
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"What If Berlin And Frankfurt Do Not Budge" - How Varoufakis Saw The "Worst Case Scenario"Submitted by Tyler Durden on 07/01/2015 - 12:55
What if Berlin and Frankfurt do not budge? What if they tell Athens to 'go jump of the tallest cliff'? I have good cause to hope that Berlin will prefer to accommodate the Greek government and to look with a great deal more 'kindness' the 'request' for a debt relief conference. And if it does not, and wishes to bring the Eurozone down with it, let it do its worst, I say.
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Stocks Tumble After Eurogroup Meeting Ends: "No Talks Until After Referendum"Submitted by Tyler Durden on 07/01/2015 - 12:47
Surprise! The Eurogroup conference call has ended and there's no deal in sight until after the referendum.
Small Caps are leading the way...
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LTV 137% - In Unprecedented Development, Lenders Now Take Record Losses On Every Used Car LoanSubmitted by Tyler Durden on 07/01/2015 - 12:28
This wasn't supposed to happen...
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The world saw a potential Y2K-moment overnight and just as in 2000, the world did not end. An extra leap second was added, potentially blowing up every computer in the world... but as the following chart shows, for the algos, it was just a buying (and selling) opportunity.
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Jim Bianco Rages "The Recovery Ship Sailed", Bashes Big Govt Believers, Slams Greek Risk 'Deniers'Submitted by Tyler Durden on 07/01/2015 - 11:57
"Today is Day 1 of Year 7 of the 'recovery', and yet economists everywhere proclaims 3% growth is just around the corner," rages Jim Bianco as he addresses what 'bugs him', exclaiming "that ship has sailed." Bianco and Santelli go on to slay Keynesian big government dragons and the incessant bullshit from officials like Jack Lew who opine on Greece and other potential systemic risks as being a non-event - "what is priced in is that everything will work itself out at the 11th hour," leaving a huge asymmetric risk. Well worth the price of admission...
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'Boots On The Ground' In Greece: "Stop The German Bloodletting"Submitted by Tyler Durden on 07/01/2015 - 11:31
"There is certainly an unusual feeling of calm in the air. Citizens seem a bit more polite and helpful to one another than before, with no shortage of clever comments to break the tension on everyone's mind being all in the same boat. My first thought was to assume a newfound "keep calm and soldier on" state of unity among the populace. But this is Greece, not Northern Europe. the words "quiet" and "calm" never share a sentence here. No, this was something different, I believe, more of a "laugh to keep from crying" state of mind. And being very experienced with Greece and Greek culture for my entire life, this realization was off-putting to say the least."
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More classic Oldies
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A good variety of great songs.
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For Tuesday Folk Club n Stuff
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A bit of everything for everyone.
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Some easy and very nice songs, from all kind of artists. Enjoy it!
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Just stuff I like to listen to.
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This misc. collection of songs may be appropriate for anyone to play.
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This songbook contains some of the best guitar songs (in my opinion). It ranges from hard rock such as Breaking Benjamin and Linkin Park, to the BEST band ever alive....OPETH!
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Tunes I like to hear, and want to play well someday. Eclectic would be a kind description.
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Findings for PPC in Yonkers
Yonkers Ranks Amongst Least Expensive Markets for Google Adwords in USA
SEP's ongoing research into PPC Campaigns has revealed that Yonkers was the 277th least expensive city in USA in keyword bids in Google Adwords for the month of April 2015. Yonkers also ranks amongst the least expensive cities in New York, ranking as number 10th. In the study, San Buenaventura ranked as the most expensive city in the country, while Manchester ranked as the least expensive city.
Google Adwords Keyword Prices 69% Lower in Yonkers than Paterson
SEP's research also tracks Google Adwords price changes and trends in cities across Canada and the U.S. Recent data shows that average prices in Yonkers are 69% lower than in Paterson. The average price of a click in Yonkers is $4.45.
This price difference is interesting though, given the population of Paterson is less than Yonkers.
To get a better sense of relative prices, we also compared prices with another similarly sized city, Aurora, and found the average price of a click in Yonkers was 67% lower than in Aurora.
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By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)
7/24/2013 (1 year ago)
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)
Forty-nine-year-old Christine Caron of Ottawa, Canada had a rare reaction to her dog's saliva. Bitten, she went into septic shock - necessitating the amputation of both legs and part of an arm. Such drastic circumstances would devastate anyone, but for Caron, she says "I'm not the type of person that wants to curl up and die. I want to live."
By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)
7/24/2013 (1 year ago)
Published in Marriage & Family
Keywords: Amputation, septic shock, mother, medical bills, fubndraiser
LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - Caron has tried to regain motion in her right hand after losing both legs and her left arm after the septic shock cut off blood supplies to her limbs.
The single mother of four's ordeal began when one of her dogs infected her with bacteria that sent her body into a septic shock.
Placed in an induced coma for a month and a half three days, one of Caron's Shih Tzu mixes bit her hand during a game of tug-of-war last May. When she woke up, as she told reporters, "My feet were black, and my arm was sort of - it was mummified."
She had a life-threatening presence of disease-causing bacteria in her blood stream, doctors told her, which cut off the blood flow to her nose, toes and fingers.
Caron also lost the ability to move the one hand that didn't need amputating.
"I wake up every morning, and I check, and I'm like 'Oh drat,'" she said of her hands absent mobility while doing her best to maintain a smile. "You know you could think that it was a nightmare, but it's not."
Caron's infection is extremely rare, with only about 200 septic shock cases linked to the bacteria commonly found in dog saliva in the last 25 years, according to Health Canada.
Septic shock occurs when a serious infection leads to life-threatening low blood pressure.
Caron's family and doctors are hopeful she'll be able to move her hand again, though only time will tell.
Caron's family has since set up a fundraising website for her, hoping to pay for her medical costs and purchase of prosthetics.
"She is determined to keep it and is currently awaiting surgery for debridement and skin grafts on that hand," her daughter writes on a fundraising page established for her mother.
Caron is determined and an "amazing" single mother of four -- but also an uninsured person who hasn't given up on her to-do list.
Her fundraiser has drawn just over $35,500 that will go toward prosthetics, a wheelchair, medical bills and other needs.
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A Wal-Mart in Georgia was ransacked by a mob led by a teenage boy, now in police custody. Identified as Kharron Green, 17, the boy was caught on video during the Sunday riot inside the Wal-Mart, along with others he refused to identify. Police are searching for Green's ... continue reading
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It's not a huge leap from veterinary medicine to winemaking, and that leap is made even shorter when you're enrolled at UC Davis which happens to be the top school in the nation for both. Dan Lee initially thought he wanted to work with animals, but a few courses as electives during his vet school tenure were enough to convince him to immediately enroll in the Enology program as soon as he finished his undergraduate degree.
While he still loves animals, Dan hasn't looked back, graduating and continuing on to become a winemaker for Jekel and Durney (now Heller Estate), all the while plotting to start Morgan Winery. In 1982 he and his wife Donna celebrated their inaugural vintage with the release of a Chardonnay and since then have been making Chardonnays, Pinots, Cabernets, and Sauvignon Blancs with fruit sourced from other vineyards, and starting in 1999 with fruit from their own vineyard, the "Double L."
With the maturation of this vineyard, Dan has switched both to all Monterey County fruit as well as to completely organic farming of his vineyard site. Dan also continues to make several wines from fruit sourced in the Monterrey appellation, including this wine.
This is not the first wine that I've reviewed from the famed Pinot Noir vineyard owned by Gary Pisoni. I'll spare regular readers the retreading of old ground, but if you're interested in more about what may be the most famous Pinot vineyard in California, you can read more about the Pisoni Vineyard here.
Dan sourced 550 cases worth of fruit from Pisoni and fermented it with native yeasts before ageing it in French oak barrels (Francois Freres) for 14 months.
It is worth noting that Dan recently was awarded the designation of being San Francisco Chronicles "Winemaker of the Year" for what is an ever increasingly impressive portfolio of wines.
Tasting Notes:
Deep blood red in color this wine has a splashy, juicy nose with scents of wild strawberry, mulling spices, and incense. On the palate it shows flavors of cherry, sweet oak, sawdust and a bright acidity that drives a long clean finish with hints of tea and wet earth.
Food Pairing:
Despite some bright fruit, this is a more Burgundian style Pinot Noir that will go better with more savory dishes like this chicken crepe with asparagus and mushrooms. I had it with herb roasted Salmon and it did pretty well with that, too.
Overall Score: 9
How Much?: $30
I got mine from Porthos, but they seem to be out of it at the moment and the 2001 is already in stores. Wine Searcher says several people on the Internet and one retailer in San Francisco have the '01.
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Columbia® TechSun Vent Sandals, Cordovan
Item # WNPX-579870
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Columbia® TechSunTM Vent Sandals. Cool, comfortable and 100% water-friendly!
Made for fun in the sun, sand, surf... anything summery! Made with waterproof materials to stand up to the lake or smaller puddles, and offer stable, non-slip performance. A nice dash of style, too. Get your pair here!Sandals done right:
- Synthetic uppers with grip-strip closure straps
- Omni-Grip non-marking wet traction rubber outsole
- Techlite midsole for cushioned comfort and high energy return
- Air flow and water draining midsole ports. Each approx. 8 ozs.
State Size, as available in the Shopping Cart. Medium width. Half sizes, order the next larger full size. Order your pair ONLINE now!
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Men's Columbia TechSun Vent Sandals, Cordovan is rated out of 5 by 2.Rated 2 out of 5 by Boroblueyes from Don't feel good They seem to be plastic feeling and don't contour the feet enough. The arch strap hurts if tightened enough to grip the foot.Date published: 2014-11-04Rated 2 out of 5 by JERRY H from FineDate published: 2014-05-08
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