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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Amid all the attention on rising home prices , let's not forget that millions of homes are still worth far less then they were at the 2006 peak.
A March 5 report by CoreLogic (CLGX) , which tracks the housing market, says home prices gained 9.7% in the 12 months ended in January. But then there was this: "Including distressed transactions, the peak-to-current change in the national
The biggest peak-to-current price declines were Nevada's -51.6%, Florida's -43%, Arizona's -38.9%, Michigan's -37.4% and Rhode Island's -35.5%.
So, what's the long-term lesson here? There are many, but here's one that gets overlooked: You may be better off if the home you own or want to buy will appeal to first-time buyers.
There's a simple reason: The first-time buyer doesn't have to sell a home to buy another. Unlike homeowners who want to trade up, first-time buyers don't have to worry that the housing market is slow or that prices are lower than they once were.
For the first-timer, the key issues are the ability to get a mortgage and to find an affordable home that will grow in value quickly enough to be sold without a loss in three or four years, if necessary. Since the typical first-time buyer is young, a modestly priced home will probably be more appealing than an expensive one.
This doesn't mean conditions are great for today's would-be first-time buyers. Many are having trouble getting a mortgage because lenders have become very conservative. And several analyses have found that first-time buyers are having trouble competing for homes with investors .
Of course, from a seller's perspective, it doesn't matter whether the buyer is a first-timer or an investor. Investors are scarfing up inexpensive homes because they appeal to renters, who are the future's first-time buyers. Any kind of demand is good from the seller's point of view.
All this suggests that a modestly priced home is a safer investment than an expensive one, because there will be a better chance of finding a buyer if times get tough.
Aside from modest price, what makes a home appealing to a first-time buyer?
Good condition matters. Many first-time buyers are used to having the landlord take care of things and don't have the skills or interest in a lot of do-it-yourself projects. A seller trying to appeal to these buyers might consider offering a warranty.
Easy resale potential can be important, too. Young homebuyers who are early in their careers want to know they won't be trapped in the home when the next job change comes along. That means that even a buyer without children may want good public schools, which make a home more appealing. Convenience to the job market is important too, and that often means being in easy commuting range of a city.


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Retailers have multiple options for supporting mobile payments. The first is via the use of near field communication technology, a radio system that allows two or more devices to communicate from a distance of just centimeters. This system lets customers tap a smartphone against a special reader to pay for a purchase. Initiatives such as Google Wallet and Isis aim to drive NFC-based mobile payments into the retail landscape. However, doing so requires NFC-enabled phones and PoS readers, as well as apps written to take advantage of NFC systems. Retailers that follow this model will incur the cost of deploying and operating new PoS devices and must rely on customers to purchase NFC-equipped smartphones.
A second option is to build a custom mobile payment system. Starbucks has taken this route with its Starbucks Card Mobile App. The app is tied to the company's Starbucks Card, a multibillion-dollar payment and rewards system created by the coffee vendor. The app links to a customer's Starbucks Card account and creates a bar code on the customer's smartphone that can be scanned at checkout. The cost of the purchase is then charged against the customer's account.
Retailers also have other options. For instance, payment processor startup Square offers a mobile payment system that lets users load money from a credit or bank card into a smartphone app. Customers can then pay for goods via an app called Card Case at merchants that run Square software.
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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- There was a brief period back in 2009-10 when renting was "cool," back in vogue after millions of U.S. homeowners saw the value of their houses plummet and many suffered foreclosures or saw the value of their homes go underwater.
So much for the American Dream of homeownership, the conventional wisdom had it. Only saps would pour good money into a underappreciating asset, and it was better to "scale down" and simplify one's life without the financial and emotional burden of homeownership.
That was then, and this is now.
We reported last week that U.S home prices are back on the upswing, rising 7.5% in 2013, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Perhaps not by coincidence, renters are seeing more of their income eaten by rental housing costs.
According to the Washington, D.C.-based Center for Housing Policy's Housing Landscape report, released Friday, an alarming number of U.S. renters spend half of their household income on rental costs:
For the third year in a row, the incidence of severe housing cost burden among working renters has risen relative to the prior year. More than one in four working renter households (26.4%) spent more than half of their income on housing costs in 2011 -- an increase of more than three percentage points since 2008.
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Returning to The Second City Mainstage, prolific Jeff Award-winning director Mick Napier leads returning cast members Steve Waltien and Tawny Newsome with new cast members Chelsea Devantez, John Hartman, Mike Kosinski and Emily Walker. Jesse Case takes his place behind the piano as the new Musical Director and Composer and Craig Taylor returns to the booth as Stage Manager. The producing team for "Depraved New World" includes Andrew Alexander (CEO & Executive Producer), Kelly Leonard (Executive Vice President), Alison Riley (Producer) and Jeremy Smith (Associate Producer).
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There are many parasites that can be harmful to your cat's health. Let's take a closer look at some of them.
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These tiny worms live inside the blood vessels, and travel to the cat's lungs. Undetected, they can cause severe health problems and even death. They are transmitted through mosquito bites which means even your indoor cat could be at risk.
Known to cause life-threatening problems in kittens, these large bodied worms average 3-6 inches in length. They do not attach to the wall of the intestine, as some intestinal parasites do- instead they "swim" freely within the intestine. Known to cause abdominal discomfort and vomiting, roundworms are easily treated if detected early enough.
The name "hookworm" is derived from the hook-like mouthparts these parasites use to anchor themselves on the lining of the intestinal wall. So small, they are barely visible to the naked eye, but they feed on the tissue fluids and blood of their host.
Cats commonly contract tapeworms via accidentally ingested fleas. Once the flea is digested by the cat's intestine, the tapeworm is released into the cat's system. Eventually segments of the worm pass in the cat's feces and are visible to the pet owner.
Skin Diseases and Parasites in Cats
Surprisingly, ringworm is not a true worm, but rather a type of fungus. Usually, it doesn't cause discomfort but it can be easily transmitted to other cats and even humans. Left untreated, it can weaken your cat's immune system and make it easier for her to contract other, more serious, diseases.
They are found in grassy or wooded areas and can attach themselves to you and your pet as you pass by. Although a tick's bite does not itself pose a direct threat to your pet's health, it can transmit serious (and sometimes fatal) diseases such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain fever.
Ear Mites
As these microscopic parasites feed in a cat's ear canal, they cause intense itching. A cat suffering from ear mites may be seen repeatedly scratching at her ears or violently shaking her head. If you see dark flecks resembling coffee grounds in your cat's ears, these are the mites' droppings. Contact your vet for ear drops.
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Other Internal Parasitic Cat Diseases
Coccidia are not parasitic intestinal worms. They are microscopic parasites that live within cells of the intestinal lining. Because they live in the intestinal tract and commonly cause diarrhea, they are often confused with worms. In kittens and debilitated adult cats, coccidiosis may cause severe, watery diarrhea, dehydration, abdominal distress, and vomiting.
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Get your Cat Tested Regularly
While it's fairly common for a cat to become infected with an internal or external parasite at some point, early treatment is crucial. A harmless parasite left untreated could eventually cause a life-threatening illness for your cat and pose a health risk to your family.
Focus on Prevention First
Preventative medicine is much better option than treatment later. Getting your kitten or cat vaccinated and de-wormed regularly allows her immune system to thrive, which most likely translates to your cat needing less care later. Adult cats also benefit from fecal examinations - which allow your vet to diagnose parasites not controlled by monthly medications.
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Bringing your cat to the veterinarian for regular parasite checkups is one of the most important things you can do to keep your pet, and your family, healthy. We offer different programs specifically designed for your cat's stage of life. Schedule an appointment to find out more.
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If your cat does happen to contract a parasite, the best course of action is to treat quickly and completely. Treatment will vary depending on whether the parasite is one that lives outside the body such as fleas, ticks and mites or inside the body, like tapeworms, heartworms or ringworms. Though some parasites, like ticks, can be treated with shampoos and powders from the pet store, most parasites require a prescription from your veterinarian.
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The Digital Skeptic: The Web as Founded by George Washington
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Let's all bow down and thank our lucky stars we had George Washington and the founding fathers first -- and Tim Berners-Lee and the founding fathers of the Internet second.
Because if our digital-age leaders tried their hand at spinning up these United States, as Washington did, we'd almost certainly be spending this Fourth of July still coughing up tax dollars to Queen Elizabeth.
Go ahead. Name a single 21st century Information Age leader who had anything close to the vision, gumption and guts of this country's 18th century executives.
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Like our digital-age founding fathers, Washington was far from perfect. Ron Charnow won a Pulitzer Prize for rendering our first president's battle to overcome a nasty temper and deep inner doubts in his great biography, Washington: A Life.
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Orenthal wrote:He even went to a historically black college; though its not Harvard.
Worked at the Department of the Navy while getting his Masters at Purdue, and went to Coca-Cola after graduation. From there he worked his way up the corporate ladder at several different companies, eventually becoming CEO of Godfather's. His story is the American story. Overcoming corporate challenges, most of his positions were major turnarounds, and working his way up from a working class background. He is vastly more qualified to be Chief Executive then Obama.
He was also on the Kansas City Federal Reserve Board, advised the Dole/Kemp campaign, debated then President Clinton on his healthcare plan, and has run (and lost) twice for office. This guy is no doubt a longshot, but he is far from the token black. Keyes never even sniffed front runner status.
Fucking liberals like Janeane are pieces of shit, and more fucking racist then the people they are spewing venom about. But who really cares, even if one of these Republicans don't beat Obama (I think they will) 2012 is going to make 2010 look tame. Dems are done.
What are you his fucking biographer, or is that some copy/paste work? Holy shit the Herman Cain life story, no one gives a shit, he isn't winning anything (and no I do not give a shit about the FSP, straw polls are stupid), he's already proved to be a walking flub machine, his 9/9/9 policy is borderline retarded, and is being laughed at by the other candidates.


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Sullinger comp'd to Love, shoot me in the fucking face for even having been forced to read that.
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Triple-S wrote:leadpipe wrote:comish wrote:Pretty effective bad first round pick.....T Rich that is :)
Yup. Any time you can get a guy that can get 2 and a half every touch, like today, gotta trade up.
Need a guy to finish off a 6 yard drive? Trade up for him.
Any time you get a guy that effects an offense less - way less, than Alfred Morris or Kirk Cousins, you gotta trade up.
Every time TR scores a touchdown or makes a good play, get on here and post - ignore the fact the team is moving the ball worse than about anyone in the league, just keep postin.'
Not sure what part of a particular running back not really effecting moving the ball positively is all that complicated. You got about 6 years of weekly data that backs it up.
But, go TR, great pick....I guess.
Can't hear you over the sobbing from the entire fucking fanbase.
need a fucking tissue?
Richardson by the way right now is on pace to tie Jim Brown's rookie season in terms of rushing yards. All while playing at "80%".
We gave up what? a 4th round pick to move up for that? oh boohoo.
Umm, might wanna read the board this week.
It explains why breaking Jim Brown's rushing total has little value.
Awww F it. Probably need to explain it to you anyway.
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When it comes to ab exercises, is the crunch queen? The bicycle BMOC? The sit-up sans equal? With so many ab options vying for your precious time and energy, you want to choose the ones that will give you the biggest bang for your workout buck. We asked Dr. Michele Olson, professor of exercise science at Auburn University in Montgomery, Ala., to reveal which waist-whittling picks put the rest to shame. (To turn them into a killer ab routine, start with 1 set of each, then build up to 2 or 3 sets, three times a week.)
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Why it�s so great: This multi-tasking ab exercise hits your ab muscles from top to bottom, back to front, and side to side. �All of your abdominals are engaged fully throughout the move,� says Olson. �Plus, it gets your back muscles in on the action to keep your spine supported.�
How to do it: Kneel with an inflatable exercise ball about 12 inches in front of your knees; place hands (palms together) on the ball (A). Brace your ab muscles and gently press into the ball; roll it away from you until your forearms are fully on the ball (B). Hold for 1 slow count, then press arms back into the ball as you roll back to starting position. Do 8-10 reps.
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Why it�s so great: Not only does this ab exercise involve nearly every ab muscle, but it especially engages the deep, stabilizing muscles that can be so hard to target. �It�s also great because no crunching is required, so it�s easier on your spine,� Olson says.
How to do it: Lie on your back with arms and legs lifted straight up into the air from your shoulder and hip joints; tuck your chin and lift your head off the floor (A). Brace your ab muscles and allow your low spine to lengthen into the floor as you lower your left leg and bring your right arm back to the floor by your ear (B). Return to previous position and repeat on the opposite side. That�s one rep; do 10 reps.
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How to do it: Lie on your back with legs extended and arms lifted straight up from the shoulders (A). Inhale, keeping abs as flat as possible. Roll your chin downward and begin to exhale as you slowly peel your back off the floor, keeping ribs down and chest wide as you reach out toward your toes (B). Inhale and roll slowly back down to return to previous position. Do 8-10 reps.
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Skip to comments.Judge Suggests Mediation to Save Hostess; Sides Agree to Talk.
Posted on 11/19/2012 12:12:42 PM PST by Perdogg
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If I had the choice between my beloved Twinkies and chocolate cupcakes becoming extinct or the Obamadork/felon/human excrement never being seen again - 'twouldn't be long before I could announce a decision.
The unions do not want to compromise at all
economics won't either
How many Snowballs can you fit into your mouth at once?
Can the judge force them to "mediate" with the union? That's my impression.
Haven't they already been though mediation....the result of which the union rejected?
Bankruptcy judges have a pretty wide swath of powers in the interests of the creditors and owners of a company.
The judge was able to impose the deal on the unions in the first place, which is why the Baker's union went on strike. The Teamsters took the deal, the bakers balked.
What the judge cannot do is force the owners or investors to toss in more money than they already have (at least to my knowledge of BK law).
Here, the judge can try to mediate a deal under the notion that by so doing, there's a chance at preserving investor capital and creditor principle.
This is hilarious.
Thanks Dave.
Haven't seen any "Will Work for Twinkies" signs.....
Guess it would be too ambiguous, like "Will Work for Fairies"?
Ignorance of basic accounting principles is bliss.
For the ignorant.
They wanna work for Barney Frank?
They have been mediating since April.
Looks like Hostess is giving them the heave-Ho-Ho.
So, what's Twinkie's Defense?
" Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International union"
Good Lord!!
Are Hookers covered in this union too ?
Unions tap made judge.....
Well my take on things is that when you join a union your status changes, so this is rather academic for me. ;^)
Well at least we still gots RC Cola and MoonPies for lunch!
: )
Except the lawyers.
"and everyone was the poorer for it."
Not everyone, the lawyers for both sides were probably toasting each other during the feasts.
Which only underscores the imperishable truth that "It's all about the lawyers" (followed by the Courts and the Judges).
I once sat through a public meeting where an organization known as "The Association of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, and Confused" made an appearance. One wag commented that someone who was the first four would definitely be the fifth.
No doubt : )
but to the point....some workers have come out publicly and said that they hope the company goes bankrupt because they don't want to work for them anymore...
Medication? Meditation? Oh, never mind.
The union backed itself into a corner and cannot be seen as compromising as it would likely be seen as backing down and losing face, IMHO.
Hostess would have been half owned by the workers under the proposed contract.
They don't want to work for themselves either.
Bleak Twinkies
The Teamsters compromised and took a 8% pay cut. Hostess wanted the same thing of the bakers union. They refused to budge multiple times. I don't see that changing.
It's like gravity. It's the LAW.
In 'Merica, anyway.
The rest of the U.S. may just have to suffer.
Sell it — too much featherbedding in the current economic model. A new buyer will pay more for the assets if it doesn't have to deal with the unions.
Not good to have the teamsters union mad at you.
The bakers union might want to reconsider.
The Bakers Union thought that Hostess was bluffing. The Union was wrong and they will now beg to go back to work.
If I could make the rules, I would encourage Hostess to take the workers back, WITHOUT the Union!
Oh, with Obama as president they can probably collect unemployment until the Americans are re-elected again.
economics wont either
The unions have compromised quite a bit over the last few years. How about the lenders compromise a bit on the $700 million in debt and their fees?
Particularly when the Teamsters was the largest union involved. The bakers union was smaller.
don't borrow money, if you do then try to get a better deal BEFORE you take a loan.
Or, sympathetic parties could offer to take their savings, use it to buy some of that debt, then tell Hostess they will eat the debt to help the company out.
That would embarrass those greedy capitalists, wouldn't it?
It wasn't the unions that borrowed money.
And it looks like Sun Capital wants to buy Hostess and keep the existing plants and workers operating.
The co-CEO for Sun Capital said:
"I think that we could offer a slightly better, more labor-friendly deal than what was on the table last week," says Sun co-CEO Marc Leder, in an interview with Fortune. "We also think that one point the unions have made is that there hasn't been a great amount of reinvestment in the business. We've found that investing new capital into companies like this can be very positive for brand, people and profitability... We would look to invest in newer, more modern, manufacturing assets that would enable the company to become more productive and to innovate."
If hostess caves to the union I can see them getting the JC Penny treatment by consumers.
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Pets are naturally curious and are always ready to explore the world around them. Keep your pet out of harm's way by properly pet-proofing your home and yard. Dr. Donna recommends the following tips for effective pet-proofing:
Plant-proof your home and yard for your dogs and cats
Many flowers, plants, trees and shrubs can be toxic to pets. Ask your VCA veterinarian or see the ASPCA's list of plants that are poisonous to pets to identify possible problem flora in your home and yard!
Poison-proof your home and yard for your pets
Keep all potentially hazardous chemicals, cleaners or medications high up and preferably in locked cabinets to prevent your pet from nosing around where they shouldn't be. Just a few to remember:
- Antifreeze and other car or garage chemicals
- Rat poison, slug bait or other "pest" poisons
- Insecticides, pesticides, herbicides or other "cides"
- All household or cleaning supplies
- Tobacco products, drugs and alcohol
- Prescription and non-prescription medications (yours or your pet's)
Food-proof your home for your cat or dog
Human foods are toxic to pets. Ask your VCA veterinarian for a list of common toxic foods or visit the ASPCA website to review human foods to avoid giving to your pet. Some additional helpful tips:
- Don't keep food or tasty morsels on the counter tops
- Be sure to securely close your trash cans
- Plastic bags of all kinds"those found in cereal boxes, chip bags, grocery bags, etc."pose a suffocation risk to pets. Keep all bags out of reach!!
- Although not toxic, keep your pet's food in a securely closed container. Many pets, if allowed free-access to their bag of food, will overeat to the point of a possibly life-threatening stomach bloating emergency.
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While not all accidents can be prevented"many of them can. These tips will help you avoid pet problems around the house.
- Plastic bags of all kinds"those found in cereal boxes, chip bags, grocery bags, etc."pose a suffocation risk to pets. Keep all bags out of reach!!
- Keep trash cans securely locked or in a child-proofed cabinet to prevent your pet from eating his or her way through the garbage!
- Be very careful when using rockers or recliners as smaller pets can get crushed and even larger dogs can get legs broken under these chairs.
- Unplug, or at least turn off, paper shredders and other office equipment when not in use to prevent serious injuries.
- Electrical cords, if chewed by your pet, can pose a risk for burning or even electrocution and must be kept out of reach. If needed, use special cord wrap or plastic pipe to keep a visible cord out of a pet's inquisitive reach.
- Gate off fireplaces or other hot surfaces to avoid burns. Keep candles, incense or potpourri in a high area to avoid burns. Keep in mind that many cats will be attracted to the light and warmth and may climb very high to get to these things. In this case, you might want to try flameless candles to avoid singed whiskers or even worse.
- Cut excess cords off draperies or blinds to avoid a strangulation hazard.
- Keep your laundry off the floor"some pets eat the darnedest things including socks, underwear and yes, even pantyhose!
- Keep windows closed or install safety screens to prevent your pet from falling out. Pets do not understand if you live in a high-rise building and many cats will jump out of a window after a bird flying by.
- Pick up after your children and yourself"small toys or objects can easily become a plaything and readily be swallowed.
Accident-proof your yard for your pet's safety
- Gate or fence in pools, ponds and even small streams to prevent accidental drowning.
- Gate or fence in fire pits or other heat sources to prevent burns.
- Keep all lawn or equipment chemicals securely put away.
- Have your garage door equipped with sensors that can detect motion or even the smallest pet.
- Fence your yard to prevent your pet from roaming and meeting trouble or getting lost outside your yard. If you live in a winter climate, keep the snow from piling up around the perimeter of the fence…many pets have escaped a yard by climbing out this way. Perform fence maintenance at least once each year to avoid escape routes from developing.
- Take a walk around your yard once a week and make sure there is nothing your pet could hurt themselves on. Pick up any foreign objects, sharp branches or small stones that may be swallowed.
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