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To start, you'll need a bachelor's degree in a related field—finance, economics, business, something like that. It can also be in a specialty field, like computer engineering, which is a great degree to have if you are a big fat technology investor (duh). Most often you will also need an MBA (Master of Business Administration or Master of Bull$%@# Accumulation, depending on where you went to school). And many professional investors today come from the PhD programs in Mathematics, Statistics, and other hard core analysis fields. Various licenses may also be required like the Series 7 (proudly offered by Shmoop <>) and others. You may not need a driver's license though. You just sit your butt down in that office chair and we will see you again in 30-40 years if you've lived to tell about it.


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Mullens offers a wide range of food to cater for all tastes. The comprehensive menu includes chips, burgers, chicken, chicken fillet burgers and fish - so there's something for everyone at Mullens.
As is the case with all the supplies we purchase, we have a policy of actively supporting quality Irish food suppliers. In particular our beef supplies are 100% Irish, are traceable to farm of origin.
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In an ongoing effort to monitor and improve the services provided by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the Department is inviting the public to participate in a brief, online community service survey. Using the survey results, the CHP will be able to address the public's concerns, develop solutions to potential problems, and better serve the needs of the community.
With its title as 'Cowboy Capital of the World,' Oakdale is probably the best place around to celebrate the National Day of the American Cowboy.
At five- and six-years-old, the Camarillo brothers, Leo and Jerold, were already on horseback out on a ranch helping their father, Ralph, with cattle.
Evan Murray might best be described as a 'shy' kid. A label neither he nor his parents would dispute.
Abandoned wastewater ponds near the city's Wastewater Treatment Plant could soon be lined with solar panels, providing the City of Oakdale with substantial savings in its energy costs. This, after the city council approved an action Monday night, July 18 to explore a deal with Borrego Solar Systems of Oakland.
Attorneys for the Oakdale Groundwater Alliance have asked a Stanislaus County Superior Court to dismiss four causes of actions from a lawsuit they originally filed against the Oakdale Irrigation District earlier this year. The causes of action, numbers two through five, centered around Director Gary Osmundson's participation and voting in the district's On-Farm Conservation Program, accusing him of a conflict of interest and other illegalities.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has awarded $1.1 million in grants for big game conservation projects in Fiscal Year 2016-2017.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 4582, the Save Our Salmon (SOS) Act, introduced by area Congressman Jeff Denham (R-Turlock).
On Saturday, July 16 the Escalon Park Fete 2-mile and 10k runs are scheduled, with sign ups going on now. There will be several age brackets, with medals for top overall finishers, male and female, in each race in each age group. ShadowChase Running Club is coordinating the runs.
Jim Davis, pastor of Trinity Church in Escalon, is still fighting for his life and a special Park Fete fundraising effort this year is designed to help in that battle.
Escalon Historical Society will have three paintings available in their annual Park Fete drawing. Tickets are $5 each and the drawing will take place at the museum at 2 p.m. on Park Fete Saturday, July 16. Paintings offered include a pair of water colors painted by Nora Lee Vest and donated by surviving members of her family. One is titled 'Ducks Take Off' and the other is 'Marsh Ducks Arrive.' The third painting is by Ethel Kalbach and depicts a country homestead with a barn and grassy fields. Tickets can be purchased at the museum on Main Street.
From musical entertainment to a downtown parade, food booths, rides and games, the Escalon Park Fete is gearing up for another successful year.
The Escalon Lions Club, winner of the Community Organization category in the 2016 Readers' Choice program, was chartered from Lions Clubs International in 1946. Lions are an international organization whose purpose is to help the less fortunate and improve communities throughout the world through volunteer efforts. The Lions motto is "We Serve."
Outdoor gatherings are a summertime staple for many families and groups of friends for whom summer simply would not be complete without backyard barbecues or lazy evenings on the patio. While outdoor party hosts often invite as many friends and family members as possible to such gatherings, they also can count on some uninvited and particularly bothersome guests: mosquitoes.
Many people view swimming as a purely recreational activity, but the health benefits of swimming should not be overlooked.
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Novice runner Matt Terry has taken his newly acquired passion and quite literally, he's run with it.
California Dairy Campaign (CDC) President Joe Augusto commended members of Congress on Thursday for signing onto a bipartisan, bicameral letter calling on United States Department ...
Volunteers gather once a month at the Stanislaus River bridge on North Yosemite Avenue for a clean-up effort and here are shown loading up some ...
As Central Valley temperatures continue to stay around the century mark, locals may choose to cool off in the Stanislaus River or keep their kitchen ...
For Orange Blossom 4-H members, summer time is fair time! Several members in the club participated in the California State Fair as well as the ...
A rapidly moving grass fire threatened Knights Ferry homes on Saturday, July 30, reported after an assisting unit on an unrelated incident spotted the blaze ...
It was just three short years ago that Oakdale High School alumnus Lindsay Combs graced the stage to accept her diploma along with other members ...
Oakdale Police had West F Street closed off Wednesday morning, Aug. 3 due to a vehicle collision that killed an elderly woman pedestrian.
After a plaintiff's motion to drop four causes of action against Oakdale Irrigation District Director Gary Osmundson in a politically charged lawsuit, lawyers for ...
First Impressions barbershop in Oakdale is hosting a special 'Back to School' event on Saturday, July 30 at its 345 W. F St., Oakdale location.
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Complaint Review: HH Gregg E. 96th St., Indianapolis
HH Gregg E. 96th St., Indianapolis4181 E. 96th St. Indianapolis, Indiana U.S.A.
HH Gregg E. 96th St., Indianapolis Poor customer service HH Gregg/ poor warranty service/ poor repair techs at TOPPS Indianapolis Indiana
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I proceeded to mail my first payment that night and they received it and cashed it. Not even a month later I received another call today at work from a woman who told me I did not make official payment arrangements with them and I have to send them at least 124.00 per month nothing less and I explained I could not afford it. After explaining to her about last month's phone call with Sean she then told me I only sent one payment and that was not enough. I told her I could't afford any more than that. I told her I was going to lose my job and I would have no money to send them and that I had asked to be called at home and not my place of business. She proceeded to get very nasty to me and asked my "how many garnisheers do you have?" I tried to be nice with them but how does anyone have to right to be downright rude and insulting. I am not a rich person just someone trying to make a living and had a son who did something stupid.
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SUBMITTED: Monday, December 04, 2006POSTED: Monday, December 04, 2006
My name is Kevin. I used to work for a collection agency, but not the one you're dealing with. You seem to be the victim of a bad system and rude collectors.
First, from the collector's prospective I'll say this: Deal with your son. I'm assuming he opened the phone account with your permission. Don't EVER do that, even for family. If your son needs a cell phone, then it should be in his name. If he can't open one on credit, then get a pre-paid phone to prevent overuse. Either way would provide limits so that you don't end up with huge bills in YOUR name that you can't handle. I'm not telling you how to raise your kids, just how to protect your credit.
Now let's get to the real problem here: The rude collectors. The agents at Franklin Collection Service (FCS) made a deal with you. As long as you kept up your end of the deal, they are legally bound to keep up there end, even if it was made over the phone. The first rule of collections is don't say it if you can't do it.
The problem is that their business is run by computers. Your arrangement was that you would pay $50/month on dates to be determined. The problem is that the collections databases like the ones I used can't do that. If you pay on January 2, then again on February 15, you've kept your end of the deal, according to the agent. The problem is that the computer only sees more than thirty days have past since your last payment. Even though your deal said you're on time, the computer can't see that, so it tells the next collector that you're overdue. Basically the collector you made the deal with made a deal that their technology couldn't handle. This was not your fault.
Also, if they are calling you at work, make sure that you give them the number you wish for them to stop calling. Better yet, send it to them in writing (they are bound by law to obey a written request to cease communication to a certain number, or to you altogether). I'm not saying it's right that you should go through all that just to get them to stop calling work, but it is the law. It could be that the computer/auto-dialer has your work number listed as your home number. If that's the case, they think they are acting legally.
As for their rude manners, there's no good reason or excuse for that. Collector's do have a nasty job, even when they do it right, but that's no excuse to act rude or unprofessional in any way.
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Eviant Tablet FAQs
Q: Does this tablet come with a hard copy of the owner's manual?
A: Yes.
Q: How long will its battery charge last?
A: It varies based on usage, but approximately six to eight hours.
Q: How do you charge the battery?
A: You charge the battery by connecting the tablet via the AC adaptor to a wall outlet.
Q: Is the rechargeable battery replaceable?
A: No, the battery is not replaceable.
Q: If you forget to turn the tablet off, will it run the battery down?
A: The device will go into sleep mode after a short amount of time, drastically reducing its energy usage.
Q: Which version of Android OS is installed?
A: Android 4.0.
Q: Can the operating system be upgraded?
A: No.
Q: Is this Eviant 3G or 4G capable? If so, who is the service provider?
A: No, this device is not 3G or 4G capable.
Q: Is an antivirus required for this tablet and/or for email?
A: No, it is not required.
Q: Is this Eviant Flash compatible?
A: Yes, the device is Flash compatible.
Q: Is JavaScript installed on this device?
A: No, JavaScript is not installed.
Q: What is the Eviant's storage capacity?
A: The device comes with 8GB of shared memory and is expandable by an additional 32GB with the purchase of a microSD memory card.
Q: Is this tablet Mac compatible?
A: Yes, the device will be recognized as an external USB device when plugged into a Mac.
Q: Can you print from this tablet?
A: The device cannot connect directly to a printer. However, with a compatible wireless printer that offers an Android application, the tablet can print wirelessly.
Q: Is the device easy to use with a computer?
A: Yes, it is very easy to use with a computer.
Q: Is this tablet compatible with Microsoft Office programs?
A: You cannot install Microsoft Office programs on this device. However, there are a number of third-party applications that can read and work with Microsoft Office documents. The device also comes installed with a trial version of Office Suite which will allow you to work with Microsoft documents.
Q: Which files formats does the tablet recognize?
A: MP3, WAV, AAC, JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF, MPEG4/AVI, TXT, PDF, and ePub.
Q: What languages does the tablet support?
A: English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, and Chinese.
Q: Can you listen to audio files on this device?
A: Yes, you can listen to audio files.
Q: Can you read and/or create documents on the Eviant?
A: Yes, you can. You can do even more by downloading additional applications.
Q: How do you transfer files to this tablet?
A: You can transfer files via the included USB cable.
Q: Can the font be changed on this device?
A: Only the font size can be changed.
Q: Does this tablet have built-in wireless?
A: Yes, the device is capable of connecting to 802.11 wireless routers and hotspots.
Q: Is the tablet Bluetooth compatible?
A: Yes.
Q: Is this Eviant a touchscreen device?
A: Yes, it is a touchscreen tablet.
Q: Is a stylus necessary? Is one included?
A: No, it is not necessary. There is no stylus included.
Q: Does this tablet have a SD-card slot?
A: No, it only has a microSD card slot.
Q: What is the largest microSD card this device will recognize?
Q: How much does the Eviant weigh?
A: 14 ounces.
Q: Does this tablet have a built-in dictionary?
A: No.
Q: Is the device's screen backlit?
A: Yes.
Q: Does the tablet have a text-to-speech option?
A: Yes.
Q: Is the screen covered by the manufacturer's warranty?
A: Defects in the screen are covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Accidental damage or breaking of the screen is not covered.
Q: Does this device have password security to prevent someone else from accessing your account if it's lost or stolen?
A: Yes, there are multiple forms of security.
Q: If I leave information on the same page without turning off the tablet, will the screen burn the information onto it?
A: No.
Q: Can you download photos to this Eviant?
A: Yes.
Q: Can you download information outside of the USA?
A: Yes.
Q: Can you use this tablet in a low or no-light situation?
A: Yes.
Q: Can the tablet be used in brightly lit areas such as the beach?
A: Yes, but conditions will vary.
Q: Can you download Android apps to this Eviant?
A: Yes, it comes equipped with the Google Play Store.
Q: Do you have to obtain Android apps from a specific source?
A: No, you can obtain them from a variety of sources, but the Google Play Store is the largest.
Q: What internet browser does this tablet use?
A: The tablet comes configured with the Android browser and Google Chrome browser.
Q: Can you search a web page for specific text?
A: Yes.
Q: Can you bookmark web pages on this device?
A: Yes.
Q: Can you browse the Internet and update Facebook and Twitter on this Eviant?
A: Yes.
Q: Can you watch movies from NetFlix on this device?
A: Yes.
Q: Does this tablet allow you to watch TV on Hulu?
A: Yes.
Q: Can you watch Amazon streaming videos on this device?
A: Yes.
Q: Can you download videos onto this tablet?
A: Yes.
Q: Can you stream videos on this Eviant?
A: Yes.
Q: Can you Skype video conference on this device?
A: Yes.
Q: Does my Eviant have an eReader installed?
A: Yes.
Q: Are there included educational apps for classroom use?
A: No, but they can be downloaded to the device.
Q: Can you connect an external flash drive to this tablet?
A: No.
Q: Can you play Farmville on this Eviant?
A: Yes.
Q: Can you download the QVC app on this device?
A: Yes.
Q: Does the screen have five-point capacitive touch?
A: Yes.
Q: Can my device be synced with a NOOK Simple Touch™?
A: No.
Q: Does my tablet have a lithium battery?
A: Yes.
Q: Is there a case available for this device?
A: Yes, it is included.
Q: Is Video Flash 10.2 comparable to Adobe Flash?
A: Yes.
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Glossary of Tablet Terms
3G/4G: 3G and 4G are mobile communication technology standards that provide Internet services to mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. The "G" stands for each generation of technology, making 4G (or LTE) the faster successor to 3G. Unlike tablets that are only Wi-Fi enabled, those with 3G or 4G will be able to access the Internet (and therefore email, social networks, app downloads, and the like) outside of wireless networks, providing more freedom to use all of your tablet's features. However, that connectivity usually comes with an increased cost, as well as a monthly fee.
Accelerometer: A motion sensor that detects a tablet's orientation. For example, when you turn your tablet from portrait to landscape orientation, the content will generally adjust to fit the screen. This is the accelerometer at work. Some games and apps also incorporate the accelerometer in other ways, though this varies from program to program.
Ambient Light Sensor: Determines how much light is available in the area surrounding your tablet and adjusts the screen brightness accordingly. This conserves battery life, allowing you to get more use out of each charge.
App Store: A digital distribution platform for software, such as the App Store for Apple® or the Google Play market found on Android™ devices. This allows you to download applications, or apps, sometimes for free and sometimes for a fee. Apps will vary by store, operating system, and manufacturer. Most tablets come with some apps preloaded.
Bit/Byte: A bit is the smallest unit of measurement for electronic data. Eight bits equals one byte; approximately 1,000 bytes equals one kilobyte (KB); 1,000 kilobytes equals one megabyte (MB); and 1,000 megabytes equals one gigabyte (GB). These units determine how much information your tablet can store and retrieve.
Bluetooth: A form of wireless communication allowing devices to communicate with each other. For example, a Bluetooth keyboard or mouse might be compatible with a tablet, allowing these components to be used wirelessly.
Bus Speed: Measured in megahertz (MHz), bus speed is the speed or frequency at which the data on the motherboard is moving.
Capacitive Touchscreen: A type of touchscreen display that is very responsive to finger touches, allowing easy swiping, which generally results in an intuitive user interface; however, they won't respond to a gloved hand or stylus. See touchscreen for more information.
Chipset: A set of electronic components in an integrated circuit that manages the data flow between the processor, memory, and peripherals. It is usually found in the motherboard of a computer or tablet.
Cloud Storage: Allows data to be stored virtually in storage space hosted by a third party, as opposed to on your physical hard drive. Cloud storage can be advantageous because it may make it easy to share information across devices or among users, as well as freeing up your own physical hard drive space.
DDR (Double Data Rate): A type of SDRAM (memory) that supports data transfers that effectively doubles the speed of the RAM. Double data rate type three (written DDR3), which is currently in use, is twice as fast as its predecessor.
Digital Media: Can refer to the places where digital files are stored (memory cards, hard drives) or the files themselves (photos, videos, MP3s).
eReader: Also called an eBook reader, this refers to a mobile electronic device designed for reading digital books (eBooks). While some tablets exist simply for this purpose, like the most basic Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble Nook models, most modern tablets have an eReader feature built-in, such as the iPad® iBook® app.
Expansion Slot: A slot that allows you to "expand" your tablet functions by using memory cards. Not all tablets have expansion slots, and they're generally more limited than those found in computers.
FaceTime®: A proprietary video calling service from Apple, which comes built into Mac® computers, as well as iPad, iPhone®, and internet-enabled iPod® devices. It functions basically the same as other video chatting services, though is restricted to users with Apple IDs (so you can't use FaceTime on your iPad to call a friend with an Android tablet). FaceTime calls can be made across various devices (iPad to iPhone, iPhone to Mac), so the service is particularly useful to those with multiple Apple devices.
Flash Memory: Sometimes called internal memory on tablets, this refers to how much room you have to store media files like photos, apps, and music. While a computer's hard drive might have hundreds of gigabytes of storage space, a tablet's memory much more limited, a trade-off for being so portable.
Geotagging: The process of adding geographical identification information to media. For example, if you take a photo with a GPS-enabled mobile device, the device may automatically add information about where the photo was taken. Usually, this can be turned on and off in a tablet's settings.
GPS/GLONASS: GPS stands for "Global Positioning System"; you're probably familiar with the ones designed strictly for vehicles, but modern mobile devices usually have some kind of GPS feature installed, eliminating the need for a standalone GPS. Some devices use GPS with GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System), which works alongside the GPS to provide faster, more accurate directions.
Graphics Card: Also called a video card, it's what allows the tablet to display pictures.
Gyroscope: Often combined with an accelerometer in a tablet, the gyroscope allows for more accurate recognition of movement. This is particularly useful in motion-controlled apps and certain games, which utilize more advanced controls than those that only use an accelerometer.
Hardware: The physical components of a tablet.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): The uncompressed, all-digital standard used for high-definition (HD) quality for consumer electronics and PC products using a single cable (an HDMI cable).
Hertz (Hz): A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second.
High Definition: Means that the screen will be "widescreen" and at least twice as clear as standard definition (which is 480 horizontal lines). Generally, anything at 720 or more horizontal lines will be considered HD; 1920x1080 resolution refers to Full HD; and 4K (or 4,000) horizontal lines refers to Ultra HD.
I/O Ports (Input/Output): The connectors on a tablet that connect its external devices, such as a USB port.
IPS (In-Plane Switching): LCD screen technology was first introduced in 1996 and now used in many displays. IPS technology offers wide viewing angles and consistent, accurate color reproduction without blur.
iSight® Camera: A proprietary camera of Apple, previously an external webcam. Not to be confused with a FaceTime camera, iSight refers to the rear cameras in more recent iPhone, iPad, and iPod models, which generally have a higher resolution than the front-facing FaceTime camera.
LAN (Local Area Network): A set of devices, such as computers, printers, or video games, physically or wirelessly connected for interactive communications wirelessly.
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display): A type of display that uses standard compact fluorescent tubes to illuminate the picture. Unlike LEDs, they don't produce their own light.
LED Backlighting: A way of producing light in LCD screens, resulting in a much clearer, brighter, better-looking display.
Level 2 Cache: Often written as "L2 cache," this is a type of memory capable of high-speed storage, enabling quick access to the most recently used data and instructions.
Lightning Port/Cable: The power connector used on Apple devices starting in September 2012 with the iPhone 5, fourth-generation iPad, iPad mini™, 5th generation iPod touch®, and 7th generation iPod nano®. It replaced the 30-pin adapter, with Apple claiming improved functionality and power capacity as reasons for a new proprietary charger.
Lithium-ion/lithium-polymer: A light, rechargeable battery often used in portable electronics such as tablets and smartphones.
Memory: The place where a computer keeps programs and data. This could refer to the hard drive, RAM, or cache.
Memory Card Reader: A device that accesses data on a memory card, such as an SD card.
Motherboard: A tablet's main circuit board. It's the central, essential part of a computer to which most other integrated parts are connected.
Multi-touch: A touchscreen or touchpad, sometimes referred to as multi-gesture, that recognizes two or more fingers, incorporating advanced functionality like pinching to zoom.
Network Card: A network card, network adapter, network interface controller, network interface card, or LAN adapter is a computer hardware component designed to allow computers to communicate over a computer network. It allows users to connect to each other wirelessly or by using cables.
Oleophobic Coating: An oil-resistant coating applied to touchscreens to help reduce fingerprints and smudges.
Operating System (OS): Software that takes care of basic system activities such as reading forms and saving to disk. It controls how system resources are used and provides a user interface. Tablet operating systems are generally optimized for a portable touchscreen experience. Among the most popular mobile operating systems are Google's Android, which can be found on a variety of devices, and Apple's iOS, found on iPhone, iPad, and internet-enabled iPod devices.
Processor: Also known as the CPU (central processing unit). As the primary element carrying out the tablet's functions, it's effectively the "brain" of the tablet. A dual-core processor has two execution cores, while a quad-core has four, etc; generally, more cores allows for faster computing.
Processor Speed: The rate at which the CPU performs calculations per second. It's measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). 1000MHz equals one GHz.
RAM (Random Access Memory): The place where a tablet keeps programs and data when they are in use. It's measured in megabytes or gigabytes (see bit/byte for more info).
Resistive Touchscreen: Can typically be used with a finger or stylus, but require pressure to be applied to the screen, which can sometimes affect ease of use. See touchscreen for more information.
Retina Display: A type of LCD screen specific to newer-model Apple MacBook Pro®, iPad, iPhone, and iPod devices. Retina displays have a high enough pixel density that the human eye is unable to notice pixelation at a typical viewing distance. Basically, Retina displays are clearer than typical LCDs.
SATA (Serial ATA): A way of connecting a hard drive to a computer. Most computers made after 2005 use SATA hard drives, which is generally faster and more efficient than SATA's predecessor, PATA.
Screen Resolution: Maximum number of pixels that can be displayed on the screen. This number is a product of the number of columns and the number of rows. For example, a display with 1920x1080 resolution can display 1,920 columns of pixels and 1,080 rows of pixels. The higher the resolution, the clearer the screen; see high definition for more info.
Software: The actual programs on a tablet, as opposed to the physical components. This includes apps and the operating system itself.
Solid-State Drive (SSD): Like a standard hard drive, a solid-state drive is used to store data. However, SSDs read and write files much more quickly, resulting in better performance overall. Hybrid drives combine the standard features of hard-disk drives and solid-state drives, resulting in a more optimal performance than a hard drive alone at a better price than a large SSD.
Sound card: A piece of computer hardware that controls its sound input and output.
TFT (Thin Film Transistor): A type of LCD flat-panel display that is made to be as thin and light as possible, taking up less space than bulky old-school computer monitors. TFT displays also generally have higher resolutions than older displays.
Touchscreen: A display you can interact with by touching it with an object, typically a finger or stylus. Touchscreens are one of the defining characteristics of tablets. For more information on different kinds of touchscreens, see capacitive touchscreen, resistive touchscreen, and multi-touch.
USB (Universal Serial Bus): A high-speed serial port technology that allows a variety of input and output devices to be easily attached to a PC. A USB device can be plugged in or unplugged without turning off the PC and is automatically recognized and configured upon plug-in. Typically, modern computers will have USB 3.0, USB 2.0, or some combination of the two. On paper, USB 3.0 is faster, though how much faster will depend on other factors, like your hardware.
Webcam: The term webcam is a combination of "web" and "video camera." They can be used for video chatting or recording videos, and are built into most tablets. Some tablets may even have two cameras, one that faces the front and one that faces the back, with the front being more suited for video chatting.
WiDi: This Intel-developed technology is short for Wireless Display, and lets users to stream music, movies, photos, videos, and apps wirelessly from a compatible tablet to a compatible HDTV or through the use of an adapter with other HDTVs. WiDi technology is capable of Full HD 1080p video and 5.1 surround sound audio, but you'll need the appropriate hardware to achieve that.
Wi-Fi: Wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to provide wireless high speed Internet and network connections. Wireless networks will generally use a 2.4GHz or 5GHz network, with 5GHz networks being able to carry more data. Some devices offer dual-band Wi-Fi, which works at both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies. Some newer tablets use MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) Wi-Fi, which increases the performance of existing Wi-Fi networks.
Wireless capability may require a network connection, accessories, and/or a service fee. Use of Bluetooth technology may require software and accessories. Please consult the manufacturer's documentation regarding the safe and proper use, handling, storage, charging, and disposal of products containing lithium-ion batteries.


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Remember back in the boom years when Sun Microsystems' Scott McNealy famously said, "You have no privacy — get over it."?
Today, the same can be said of control, particularly if you're a marketer or a content provider. No, marketers don't have "no" control, any more than consumers have "no" privacy. But the degree to which you control your brand, advertising, messaging, Web site, even your offline media is rapidly eroding.
You're going to have to learn to deal with it.
Certainly, consumers are seizing a great deal of the control marketers once had. So are a motley crew of bad guys: click-fraudsters, spammers, identity thieves, and that ilk. And no, consumers aren't "in" control, but they're calling a lot more of the shots. It seems every new piece of hardware or software takes just a little more control away from marketers and grants it to consumers. And that's to say nothing of online user reviews on everything from Amazon.com to local search sites. Meanwhile, viral and consumer-generated media runs the gamut from blogs to full-motion, high-production-value video.
The erosion of marketers' control on the Web begins with the fundamentals: the browser and e-mail client. Browser functionality has made great strides in recent years. Browsers can block (or delete) cookies and block pop-ups, scripts, and even ads. Firefox has a nifty option called "clear private data" that offers users the option of wiping plenty of other things, too.
E-mail, meanwhile, whether read in a standalone client or on the Web, is screened, filtered, spam-foldered and image-blocked by default, even without third-party filters and plug-ins. Anti-spyware apps kill cookies and, by extension, meaningful metrics and behavioral targeting.
In preparing for a speech at a conference on new technologies and new media advertising law this week, I've been thinking a lot lately about control.
Mark Kingdon's recent column on viral's long tail prompted a look back, too. It was back in September 2004 that someone discovered the Bic pen was mightier than the high-end Kryptonite lock. Remember?
Well, search 'kryptonite lock' on Google today. Only the top two search results are for the company's Web site. Below that, it's almost all lock-hack, all the time. Search 'kryptonite lock pen' and you'll turn up a staggering 77,000 results. (Similarly, a search for 'Volkswagen polo suicide bomber' returns 157,000 results; click the link if you don't recall that viral scandal).
That's a whole lot of control — over a very long period of time.
Advertisers want to engage consumers. Engagement is precisely what can lead to disruptive behavior. Remember how Subservient Chicken was hacked almost as soon as it launched? Engagement, and passion, can create some great studies in brand, such as California schoolteacher George Master's brilliant iPod Mini ad. I'm sure Apple appreciates that one a whole lot more than the more recent (and topical) Broke Mac Mountain. But it'll probably let that go. It seems the company learned its lesson after the fallout it suffered when it tried to sue a blogger.
This is, of course, pure Web 2.0, a concept that's been around for a while and one too few marketers really understand. As Tim O'Reilly points out they're mired in the "'90s' notion that the Web was about publishing, not participation; that advertisers, not consumers, ought to call the shots; that size mattered, and that the Internet was increasingly being dominated by the top Web sites as measured by… Web ad scoring companies."
The Internet is increasingly dominated by consumers and the technologies they embrace. If they use Greasemonkey to wipe out all the ads on a publisher's site — or to change the text color from blue to orange — there's little you can do about it. The same goes for site registration bypass, using RSS instead of a browser, or perusing classified ads or news with an aggregator.
If all the above weren't enough, marketers are rapidly losing control of the channel via which they spread their messages. Content can be shifted more or less effortlessly between DVRs, mobile phones, portable audio and video devices, and the Web. Sophisticated marketers know this and they're leveraging the trend. Why else would MSN, Yahoo, Comcast, and Budweiser all make Super Bowl ads available on demand the day of the big game? And why else would CBS.com sell "Survivor" episodes just after airtime?
Control is long gone and its only replacement is a combination of acceptance, flexibility, and mutual respect between consumer and marketer.
Respect, of course, must be earned. In this new and changing media landscape, engaging in participation and dialogue is the way to earn it. To do so successfully, marketers must be knowledgeable. The more you know and understand about the media environment you're operating in, the more you can control the messages you send… and receive.
Vote for your favorite product or campaign for the 2006 ClickZ Marketing Excellence Awards, October 30 through close of business (5 pm EST) on November 8. Winners will be announced on November 13.
Meet Rebecca at Search Engine Strategies in Chicago, December 4-7, at the Hilton Chicago.
Rebecca is off this week. Today's column ran earlier on ClickZ.
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We would like to thank Sgt. Dave Archer and Joe Lunsford for their help and acts of kindness in the Frank Galambus situation.
Sgt. Archer was so helpful in making phone calls and keeping things under control during a bad time.
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Updated: 02/05/2010 - Two people pull a man out of his burning home overnight.
Updated: 02/05/2010 - Two people pull a man out of his burning home overnight.
Updated: 02/05/2010 - A big event is coming to Kentucky this Spring and officials were in town this weekend to finalize the details.
Updated: 02/05/2010 - It's a Christmas tradition, 16 years running, the annual Shop With A Cop Program, in Lexington.
Updated: 02/05/2010 - Lexington Mayor Jim Newberry says he's going to investigate personnel practices at the Fayette County Jail, following a third lawsuit against the facility.
Posted: 12/12/2009 - Mount Vernon Mayor Clarice Kirby made bail Saturday afternoon.
Updated: 12/12/2009 - The funeral for Doctor Dennis Sandlin was held at Maggards Mountain View Chapel this morning.
Updated: 02/05/2010 - Three structure fires within a 24-hour period in our region have prompted fire officials to issue safety tips when it comes to space heaters and holiday decorations.
Updated: 12/15/2009 - More charges have been filed against four employees of a now closed, car dealership in Richmond.
Posted: 12/11/2009 - School district officials are planning for another round of budget cuts.
Posted: 12/11/2009 - A 4-year-old child was rescued from his burning home by his father. The child is recovering in the hospital with major burns. Firefighters say too many Christmas lights in one outlet may be to blame.
Updated: 12/11/2009 - Jodene Grover says she's not surpised her husband, Bill, tried to save her life in floodwaters, although she knew the task he set out to do would probably fail.
Updated: 02/05/2010 - When the field trip they had raised money for was canceled a group of Morgan County students decided to use the money to buy toys for sick kids.
Updated: 12/15/2009 - Hundreds of people are needed in Pulaski County to fill temporary jobs with the United States Census.
Posted: 12/11/2009 - FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky's general fund receipts rose 2.4 percent in November from the previous year, marking the first revenue increase in 11 months.
Updated: 02/05/2010 - A space heater is being blamed for a fire which damaged a home this afternoon.
Updated: 02/05/2010 - There's only two weeks left until Christmas and some local chamber of commerce officials are asking people to buy their gifts locally instead of travelling to larger cities.
Posted: 12/11/2009 - FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - The nation's mine safety czar said Friday that the U.S. must put a stop to black lung disease, a work-related illness that has killed roughly 10,000 coal miners this decade.
Posted: 12/11/2009 - A union files a lawsuit against American Standard, claiming they did not pay Johnson County employees severance money when they shut down the plant in Hager Hill last year.
Updated: 12/15/2009 - An indictment is handed down against the mayor of Mount Vernon in Rockcastle County.
Updated: 12/11/2009 - Police in Pike County are investigating allegations that a fire chief was assaulted.
Posted: 12/11/2009 - There was a big mess on a southern Kentucky road Friday as a truck carrying rocks spilled its load.
Updated: 02/05/2010 - People trying to beat the cold weather by warming up their cars, are falling victim to crime. It happened to one man this morning on Madrone Way in Lexington. He started his car and within minutes, it was gone.
Updated: 12/11/2009 - An indictment has been handed down against a Kentucky mayor. Mount Vernon Mayor Clarice Kirby now faces several charges.
Posted: 12/11/2009 - UK has received more tickets for the Music City Bowl. The school had already sold all of its initial allotment.
Updated: 02/05/2010 - While police search for man who allegedly tried to abduct a woman Thursday in Lexington, the suspect calls 27 NEWSFIRST to tell his side of the story.


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Saturday, October 11, 2008. (AP) -- Anthony Dixon rushed for 107 yards, De'Mon Glanton set up the game-clinching touchdown with an interception and Mississippi State handed No. 13 Vanderbilt its first loss, 17-14 on Saturday.
The Commodores (5-1, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) were looking to go 6-0 for the first time since 1928. Instead, the Bulldogs (2-4, 1-2) did to them what they've done to most of their opponents this season. Mississippi State played good defense -- Vandy gained 107 yards -- capitalized on mistakes by and gutted out a close victory.
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Russia, Ukraine to discuss prospects of Black Sea grain pool on October 12
MOSCOW - The Ministry of Agriculture of Russia and the Ministry of Agricultural Policy and Food of Ukraine plan to continue their discussion of the prospects for a Black Sea grain pool in Moscow on October 12.
This issue was first discussed in Kyiv last week at a meeting of Russia's Deputy Agriculture Minister Ilya Shestakov and his Ukrainian counterpart Oleksandr Sen, the Russian Agriculture Ministry's press service reported.
The Black Sea grain pool is designed as a coordinating agency for the exchange of information in order to ensure a competitive advantage for Russia and Ukraine on the world grain market.
"The establishment of the council will also help increase the total production of cereal crops in the member countries, strengthen and develop export opportunities, use export infrastructure more efficiently and reduce export costs," the ministry said in a press release.
In the long term, the council's work will allow the development of uniform trade rules, common approaches to grain exports, a coordinated investment policy, and implementing joint projects to develop grain market infrastructure in third countries.
The parties decided to discuss at the next meeting of the Russian-Ukrainian subcommittee on agriculture the possibility of renewing the work of the interdepartmental working group on the coordinated development of the grain market in Russia and Ukraine.
It is planned that the meeting will be chaired by the Russian and Ukrainian agriculture ministers, Nikolai Fedorov and Mykola Prysiazhniuk.
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The north Londoners have taken Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Theo Walcott from the south coast club in recent years and have been linked with a move for 17-year-old academy graduate Shaw.
Manchester City and Chelsea have also reportedly shown interest in the left-back, although Adkins does not expect him to be going anywhere.
"I've not read any of the newspapers," the Saints boss said.
"I think Luke gets linked every week with Arsenal, doesn't he?
"Luke is under contract, he is playing football for us in the Premier League, which is important.
"We are not looking to let him go anywhere if anyone wants to come in for any of our players, by all means speak to the chairman. He does the deals and all the best with that."
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Our Advisory Board
The Rendina Advisory Board focuses on providing strategic advice as well as expanding our network of healthcare relationships. The membership is comprised of highly accomplished former and semi-retired healthcare industry executives who have vast experience and knowledge in many facets of healthcare.
Alan Weinstein
Alan Weinstein is currently a board member of and a consultant to healthcare companies whose products and services are used by the hospital industry. He is the retired President of Premier Inc. a strategic alliance of over 1,700 hospitals throughout the United States. Mr. Weinstein left Premier in 2000 after merging his previous company, Premier Health Alliance, with AmHS and SunHealth in 1995. During his tenure at Premier, the Alliance's members purchased $12 billion annually in goods and services negotiated by Premier on their behalf. The alliance also provided its members with broad-based services including process design, benchmarking, performance improvement, technology assessment, insurance programs and biomedical engineering maintenance programs. From 1983 to 1995, Mr. Weinstein was the CEO and President of Premier Health Alliance, a strategic alliance owned by 54 teaching hospitals across the nation. During his three-decade career in healthcare, Mr. Weinstein has supported medical care organizations in developing shared programs and achieving greater economies of scale. Mr. Weinstein currently also serves on the board of the American International Health Alliance, and is a speaker and writer on collaborative endeavors in hospital and health system management. Mr. Weinstein has a BA from Allegheny College and an MBA from Cornell University.
Barry Schochet
Barry Schochet served in several executive capacities at Tenet Healthcare Corporation, including vice chairman. He also served as the hospital division president for National Medical Enterprises and as chief executive officer of Cypress Community Hospital in Pompano Beach, FL.
Mr. Schochet also currently serves as a board member of Omnicare and Universal Hospital Services. He previously served on the board of directors for The Broadlane Group. He also serves as an advisor to ARxChange.
Mr. Schochet holds a master's degree in hospital administration from George Washington University and a bachelor's degree from the University of Maine.
Bill Leyhe
Bill Leyhe is a Principal with Bridge Executive Corporation™, responsible for developing and managing interim executive teams and operations/strategy management advisory engagements in the health services sector. Drawing on decades of line management experience in all aspects of single and multi-hospital operations, as well as physician group management, Mr. Leyhe provides clients with a range of expert services, including strategic positioning, operations improvement, revenue cycle management and acquisition/ joint venture/divestiture expertise. Mr. Leyhe was the Founder of The Peira Group, a highly regarded advisory service to the hospital and managed care industry, now affiliated with Bridge Executive Corporation™.
Prior to The Peira Group, and its predecessor organization, WSK Healthcare Solutions, a healthcare consulting firm. Mr. Leyhe was a hospital executive and divisional development executive for a leading investor-owned hospital corporation, Tenet Healthcare, formerly National Medical Enterprises. He was the CEO of a number of Tenet/NME hospitals, Division Vice President for Development, and Corporate Vice President for Managed Care. A frequent spokesperson for the industry, Mr. Leyhe was Chairman of the Hospital Association of Southern California, Chairman of the Integrated Delivery Systems Association, and a member of the governing Board of the Federation of American Hospitals. Mr. Leyhe is a graduate of Cornell University and New York Institute of Technology.
David Ricker
David Ricker's career in the healthcare industry spans nearly three decades, having most recently served as The Broadlane Group's President and Chief Executive Officer from August 2008 to January 2010. He is one of The Broadlane Group's founders and became the company's first employee and Chief Operating Officer in March of 2000. The position of President was added to his title in 2005. Under Mr. Ricker's leadership, The Broadlane Group firmly claimed its spot among the nation's six largest group purchasing organizations, receiving the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Companies award in both 2004 and 2005.
As an industry leader, Mr. Ricker is widely recognized for conceiving innovative services that changed the GPO landscape. He was elected Chairman of the Federation of the American Hospital Exhibitor Committee, and is a frequently sought speaker at industry events. He was elected to The Broadlane Group's board of directors in August of 2008, and served on the company's board as an outside director until it was acquired by MedAssets, Inc. in 2010. Mr. Ricker has a BA from Rowan College.
Jonathan R. Satter
Jonathan R. Satter, RPA, SIOR, has a broad and diverse real estate and financial background. Currently he serves as Principal and Managing Director of Avison Young, North America's fastest growing commercial real estate services company. Satter joined Avison Young upon the acquisition of his Florida based firm in June 2013. Satter also frequently serves as an independent receiver appointed by the civil court system in matters involving real estate assets.
A graduate of Rollins College with a degree in political science, Satter also received his Master of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University.
He served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Better Business Bureau of South Florida from 1997-2003, served as a member of the Board of Governors and Treasurer of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County from 2003-2011, and the Board of Directors of the Palm Beach Cancer Institute Foundation from 2007-2011. He is a Board Member of the Pathfinders of Palm Beach and Martin County Scholarship Fund, and Vice Chair of The Michelle McGann Fund, Inc.
At the request of Governor Jeb Bush, in July 2005, and again in September 2006, Satter served multiple terms as a Commissioner of the Health Care District of Palm Beach County, a diverse, tax supported, safety net health system serving 1.3 million residents. Until the expiration of his board term in 2011, Satter served as Board Chairman for four consecutive terms.
He currently is Chairman of the Economic Council of Palm Beach County, a private organization comprised of the region's leading business leaders, with a mission dedicated to advocating for a positive business climate with local, state, and national leaders.
Satter holds the Real Property Administrator (RPA) designation from the Building Owners and Managers Institute and is a member of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR).
Joseph R. Lupica
Joe Lupica is a veteran healthcare industry advisor. During his career, he has served a variety of nonprofit, corporate and governmental clients as an investment banker, attorney and development officer, providing capital formation, divestiture, ownership transfer and affiliation services. In total, he has been provided advisory services on affiliations, options assessments, acquisitions, or mergers for more than 75 healthcare facilities and clinical organizations.
Mr. Lupica pioneered an award-winning community collaboration model to build consensus when not-for-profit or municipal hospital leaders consider affiliation objectives and evaluate transaction options. In dozens of projects, his teams have produced innovative transaction structures for the transformation of hospitals and healthcare networks. He has also provided guidance to help local hospital leaders stand firm against mergers that would not advance their institutions or the communities they serve.
During his Wall Street career, Mr. Lupica held several senior positions at Kidder, Peabody & Co. While at Kidder, he served as Vice Chairman of KP Global Markets, President of Kidder Peabody China, Senior Vice President – Corporate Business Development, and a member of the firm's Operating Committee. Prior to joining Kidder, he was Vice President and Executive Director of Corporate Finance at Goldman, Sachs and a partner in a major Connecticut law firm, where he was a leading business litigator and bankruptcy attorney.
For seven years prior to joining Newpoint, Joe was President of Stroudwater Capital. Mr. Lupica was also as a Regional Vice President for one of the nation's largest hospital systems and Senior Vice President – Chief Corporate Development Officer for the second-largest emergency medical services provider in the country.
Mr. Lupica served in the Reagan White House as Special Assistant for Intergovernmental Affairs, and served a cabinet officer as Special Assistant to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. He has lectured and led seminars on healthcare and corporate development at the Fortune 500 Global CEO Conference, the New England Society of Healthcare Strategy, the American College of Healthcare Executives, Yale School of Public Health, Cornell Law School, Yale School of Management, Arizona State University, UCLA's Anderson School of Management, and others.
Mr. Lupica earned a B.A., cum laude, from Cornell University and a J.D. from Cornell Law School.
Mark O'Neil
Mr. O'Neil comes to Rendina with more than 27 years of Hospital and Health system leadership, with 20 years at facility level CEO or higher. Most recently, Mr. O'Neil served as the CEO of Hilton Head (S.C.) Regional Healthcare, which includes Hilton Head Hospital, Coastal Carolina Hospital and Bluffton Outpatient Center.
Prior to his position at Hilton Head, Mr. O'Neil was the chief operating officer of Catholic Health East in Newtown Square, Pa., where he coordinated operations for more than 100 healthcare facilities in 11 states with an annual operating budget of $4.6 billion. He also served in other executive positions with Catholic Health East, including executive vice president of the mid-Atlantic division.
Mr. O'Neil has also served as the CEO of Mercy Health System of Southeastern Pennsylvania and United Health Services in Binghamton, N.Y.
As an active member of the community, Mr. O'Neil is chairman of the board of directors for United Way of the Lowcountry Inc., a member of the Greater Island Committee, and serves on the board of directors for the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, where he is chairman of the government affairs committee and a member of the executive committee.
Mr. O'Neil is a native of Hornell, N.Y. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's degree in business administration from Rochester Institute of Technology and is a diplomat of the American College of Healthcare Executives. He served in the U.S. Air Force as an air operations specialist. Mr. O'Neil lives on Hilton Head Island with his wife, Ann.
Melayne Yocum
Melayne Yocum began her career at Price Waterhouse in the National Healthcare office with a scope that included audits and consulting engagements for hospitals across the country. Since that time, she has gained vast experience with the successful implementation of patient-centered Medical Homes and Electronic Health Records and has served in interim management roles in hospitals, IPAs, MSOs,and medical groups as a CEO, CFO, or COO. Ms. Yocum is an expert at Strategic Planning, financial and operational improvement, process redesign and cultural change for physician organizations and Accountable Care Organizations (ACO).
Ms. Yocum holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Truman State University and is a licensed CPA in California.
Richard Fiske
Richard Fiske was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. He obtained a B.A. degree in Business Administration from Stanford University and a Master's degree in Marketing from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon.
The first 6 years of his healthcare career were spent with Johnson and Johnson, interrupted briefly but memorably by a 1-1/2-year stint in the Vietnam War. He then joined the Acquisition and Development department at American Medical International for 4 years, followed by 3 years with National Medical Enterprises, 10 years with Continental Medical Systems, and then 9 years with Tenet Healthcare as Vice President of Acquisition and Development through December 2003.
As of January 2004, Mr. Fiske became CEO & Co-Founder of Everest Health Partners, a healthcare marketing/consulting organization. He is also President of Care Partners Plus, a healthcare data collection firm.
In addition to his love for baseball (playing in the minors and more recently, scouting for a major league team), Mr. Fiske's interests included flying – at one point holding a multi-engine license and owning his own plane. Several years ago, he undertook a new challenge — mountain climbing, which culminated in climbing Mount Everest in 1999 and Mount Kilimanjaro in 2010.
Richard is currently a registered speaker for Stonecroft Ministries and a traveling guest speaker for several Fortune 500 companies. He presently resides in Dallas, Texas.
Robert Kuramoto, M.D.
Dr. Robert Kuramoto has experienced the evolution of healthcare through his father's life as a rural Midwestern physician and now through his career as a physician and healthcare executive. He was the founder and chairman of the Physician/Hospital Institute (a national "think tank") studying clinical integration. He also was healthcare advisor for a "Big Five" global consulting firm. Currently, he advises on both not-for-profit and for-profit entities and associations on healthcare issues nationally and is a managing partner of Quick Leonard Kieffer, a healthcare executive search firm.
Dr. Kuramoto has practiced 38 years in the specialty of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He has been chief medical officer of Christie Clinic, a large multispecialty group practice in Champaign, Ill. He was chief of staff of Mercy Hospital (now Presence Health Covenant Medical Center) as well as a board member of this hospital and its system, ServantCor. Later he served 10 years on the national board and committees of SCL Health System, a 12-hospital health system headquartered in Denver. He now serves on the Bon Secours Health System Board (20 hospitals with a system office in Baltimore).
Additionally, he has served on the Illinois Hospital Association Board of Directors, the American Hospital Association (AHA) Regional Policy Board 5, AHA Strategic Policy Planning Committee, and the AHA Committee on Hospital & Medical Staff Governance. In 2007, he was elected to the Catholic Health Association (CHA) Board of Trustees where he served for six years. In leadership roles for diversity and health disparities, Dr. Kuramoto is a board member of the Institute for Diversity in Health Management.
He was the 2002 recipient of the Excellence in Service Award for Health Care awarded by the Illinois Hospital Association. He was elected Fellow of the Institute of Medicine of Chicago. He is currently an advisory board member of the New England Journal of Medicine on physician recruitment.
He served as an U.S. Air Force Captain and Medical Officer at a Strategic Air Command base during the Vietnam War.
As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Kuramoto received his B.A. and M.D. degrees from the University of Iowa and completed his specialty training at Indiana University.
Wanona "Winnie" S. Fritz
Winnie has held positions as a CEO, Chief Clinical Officer, and Chief Nursing Officer in a variety of U.S. and international hospitals and healthcare organizations including for-profit & non-profit care providers. She was recognized as a Chief Clinical Officer of the Year by Vanguard Health System.
Her experience also includes serving as the Director of International Operations for HCCA International where she worked in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. She was employed by His Majesty King Hussein of Jordan as Dean of the School of Nursing, and later as a Network COO for a 28-hospital system. For her success in strategic and financial planning, along with hospital assessment, construction and renovation projects, she was awarded His Majesty's Medal of Honor.
During her tenure as a U.S. Army Nurse, Winnie held leadership positions in the U.S., Thailand, and Vietnam where her commendations include the Bronze Star. She has taught at Georgetown University, University of Maryland, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and University of Missouri – which honored her with an Alumna of the Year Award and its Lifetime Citation of Merit Award.
Winnie is currently the Sr. VP of Operations and Clinical Services for HCCA Management in Nashville, TN which provides organizational assessment; design; management; and "turn-around" services for international hospitals and health systems in Asia, the Middle East and Africa – improving their clinical, financial, and patient experience outcomes.


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Complaint Review: Pueblo Bonito Hotels and Resorts Cabo San Lucas
Pueblo Bonito Hotels and Resorts Cabo San LucasInternet United States of America
Pueblo Bonito Hotels and Resorts Cabo San Lucas Time Share Deceptions , Internet
*Consumer Comment: You need to read this..
*Consumer Comment: Pueblo Bonito Timeshare Complaints
*Consumer Comment: Did you get this resolved?
*Consumer Suggestion: pueblo bonito is a scam
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1. We were told to email (ownerrentalprogram.com) to deposit our rental (one bedroom you said) for 2013. We did that, and received no response confirming the transaction. We then called the phone number, as the December 15th deadline we were warned about was rapidly approaching. This call only resulted in a recording that stated to fill out a form online for rental. This was completed, yet no response or confirmation of receipt of our form. The form asks what type of unit - and according to your sales office we purchased a one (1) bedroom, yet the choices on the form were "junior, executive, or presidential and did not include one (1) bedroom. We are not sure what exactly what we purchased. None of the paperwork tells us, but it does mention only the 100 points are available for rental. Your sales office told us that we would only have to email ownerrentalprogram.com to make our 1 bedroom available for rental for 2013. No response to our initial email releasing the points, no confirmation number for the form and no response to our second email that asked for clarification.
2. We were told we would get a password to access the Pueblo Bonito site within 20 days. We did not. After numerous calls, we were finally able to obtain said password.
3. We were told we would get a call about the title to our timeshare in Florida (Barefoot'n in the Keys) and how to procede with its' title. Never got that call. Yet we did receive a bill for $524 in transfer fees that we werent aware of. What is the status of ownership and all the ownership responsibility? Our credit card has been charged for your 10K + fees, yet Barefoot'n in the Keys has billed us the 2013 H.O.A. fees. Your sales department told us explicitly that we "were no longer owners of that timeshare as of November 27th", and would not be responsible for any further H.O.A. charges. Barefoot'n in the Keys stated that not only are we still responsible for the H.O.A. charges, but now have "late fee" assessments. This situation was out of our control. It seems that if we choose to use Pueblo Bonito in 2013, we will have paid both H.O.A. assessments for Barefoot'n in the Keys and Pueblo Bonito Sunset. So instead of this transaction relieving us of this H.O.A. burden, you have more than doubled the cost to us.
4. There was never any mention by your sales office of that additional fee of $524 to transfer Barefoot'n in the Keys title. We werent counting on that either !
5. Then theres this fine print on the contact about Mexican Federal Value Added Tax of $4.20 per point. More costs and fees we were not made aware of. All these fees added means that to use the ownership would cost us $3.68 plus $4.20 per point = $1,576.00 for 200 points TO GO ANYWHERE? Because were OWNERS ? In 2011 it cost us $169.00 for the Blanco site, but from here on out it will cost $1,576.00? We cannot DO THAT. And we were not TOLD THAT !
6. Your sales office indicated that there would be many destinations available to us at a drastically discounted rate (pages of options), for weeks at $49.00 to $399.00 per seven (7) days. After visiting the web page we find a very limited list of available destinations of which most are only studio accommodations. Your sales office told us that we should never have to use our points, but would vacation from those aforementioned pages of options.There are no destinations listed desirable to us, and there are not pages of options.
7. You told us as premier members there would be many vacation options available at huge discounts, yet we can find nothing remotely affordable. We could find better vacation packages onlinefor half of your cost. It says something about a price guarantee, but, as you know, no two packages are ever equal, and realizing that guarantee would be next to impossible. We cant even avail ourselves of vacations to the Pueblo Bonito resorts now, as the cost to us, as owners, is unaffordable.
So what have John and I actually purchased for nearly $20,000.00? We dont see how we can afford to have any vacations any more, now that were owners. We feel that we were lied to, and that you totally misrepresented your product, and we dont intend to quiet about this... In addition to monies paid in November 2012, this has cost us an additional $2,102.00. We feel cheated out of $524.00 for transfer fees, $478.00 in 2013 assessments you said we would not have to pay for, and $1,100.00 in 2013 rental fees that we cannot collect, as our attempts have been ignored. AND you never mentioned that only 100 would be eligible to begin with! Yet another item you didnt tell us about. We thought we would have 4 weeks a year at Sunset for $3.68 a point. We evidently have nothing close to that.
Please respond to us and do not ignore this communication, as our previous emails and phone calls have been ignored. We would love to hear that we are completely mistaken in out interpretations, and that we havent made a big mistake with our involvemen
OR due to your misrepresentations and deceptions, you will agree to cancel this contract and refund our money.
Awaiting Your Reply,
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#1 Consumer Comment
You need to read this..
AUTHOR: michel_an - (USA)
SUBMITTED: Friday, June 05, 2015POSTED: Friday, June 05, 2015
Hi there, im so sorry about your situation, i was experienced something similar like you , Pueblo Bonito its a very risky resort , i bought with them years ago and now i feel very ashamed to say that i felt on his trap , searching on the net for some help i found a very reliable blog that explain quite well the problems and possible solutions to this type of situations , so here it is
Hope this site could help you , for me was very usefull and help me a lot, so many persons expose their problems and experiences, so good luck !
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#2 Consumer Comment
Pueblo Bonito Timeshare Complaints
AUTHOR: margaretsims90 - ()
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, January 13, 2015POSTED: Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Salesperson promises to sell their old timeshare to offset the cost of the new timeshare. In the end the client is referred to a resale company that does not sell the old timeshare and the client is stuck with two timeshares and the maintenance fees for both properties. Beware timeshare scams like pueblo bonito.
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#3 Consumer Comment
Did you get this resolved?
AUTHOR: ryan B - ()
SUBMITTED: Monday, August 05, 2013POSTED: Monday, August 05, 2013
Did you get your issues with PB resolved? I just posted this over at timesharescam.com, but figured i'd post it here as well...We have been owners at Montecristo Estates at Pueblo Bonito Sunset for about 5 years. Last year we upgraded to Novaispana ownership. I am surprised at the comments here. We have had nothing but good experiences with the resort and over at Blanco/Rose. I personally think that Sunset as a whole (including Pacifica, Montecristo, Novaispana, etc) is the finest resort I have ever stayed at. We will be staying at Novaispana for the first time later this month, and couldn't be more excited. Our salesman was Mark Biddle - and he was absolutely straight with us during both transactions, and has been VERY responsive through the years. I can't speak for the other salesmen. I would say that if you don't read the contract where it says "anything not in this contract doesn't mean squat", it kind of falls on you. Granted, usually timeshare salesmen rank just above used car and copier salesmen, but I have NOT had that experience with Mark. Bottom line: buy a timeshare where you plan to visit. Any claims that you will be able to make money on it are just false. Maybe you get lucky, but for the most part you'll be fortunate to just cover costs if you rent your week. And having them sell your other time share for you? If you didn't get that on paper... BTW, i think a lot of the underbuilding is due to the economic crisis. The first golf course (a Nicklaus Signature course!) is going in now. Long term, i think i will be very happy with this decision. (in reading back over this, i know i sound like a PB plant that's just trying to make them look good, but I assure you I am not! I am an owner from Los Angeles who also owns at the Marriott Ka'anapali in Maui, and I have no connection to Pueblo Bonito other than as an owner).
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#4 Consumer Suggestion
pueblo bonito is a scam
SUBMITTED: Monday, April 29, 2013POSTED: Monday, April 29, 2013
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