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We all know of cosmetology as the butt of many jokes, but did you know that dermatologists in Melbourne can help you improve the functioning of your body as well as the aesthetics? Keep reading to find out more about this fascination field.
What do dermatologists in Melbourne do?
Remember that not all plastic surgery is the result of vanity. The incredibly important field of re-constructive surgery is used to help people- whether caused by deformity, accident or birth abnormality- to reshape abnormal body structures left by disease, development or accident. Usually, it's used to correct the appearance [and often the function] of the body part in question and restore a sense of normality to the patient. One of the most common restorative procedures used by cosmetic surgeons in Melbourne is for the cleft lip. Re-constructive surgery restores self esteem as well as the physical appearance, and enables the body to begin functioning normally again.
What can re-constructive surgery help with?
Re-constructive surgery can range from lifts, reductions and augmentations to eyelid surgery, scar revision, laser treatments, peels and fillers and more. More familiar fields will of course be liposuction and rhinoplasty [nose jobs]. While cosmetic surgeons in Melbourne are trained with the best of modern techniques, the idea of plastic surgery is ancient. As far back as 3000 BC the ancient Indians, Egyptians and Romans were carrying out experimental procedures to improve their appearance. In the mid 19th century, however, it really began to flourish as a field, and both liposuction and breast augmentation date from that period. Modern advances in microsurgery have opened the field to a range of intricate cosmetic procedures designed to help a myriad of wishes and ailments.
How do I choose the best cosmetic surgeon in Melbourne for my needs?
Remember, however, that not all cosmetic surgeons in Melbourne are created equally. You will need to do your research thoroughly to ensure that you have a reliable, accredited professional with experience in the field. Gone are the days of hack and slash plastic surgery leaving scars everywhere, and you want to make sure that you benefit from the best available techniques. Do remember that people scar differently, and the scarring response you receive may not be textbook- yet another reason to choose your surgeon carefully.
The procedures have become incredibly affordable, even for those without insurance coverage for their needs, and many surgeons will also offer finance plans to help you pay for the procedure. Tried and tested techniques make it a safe and life altering field in which you will rest assured you are in good hands. If you're in good health, your cosmetic procedure is likely to go perfectly.
Overall, cosmetic surgery in Melbourne is a safe and experienced field with the best of qualified surgeons handling the procedure. If you have a need for re-constructive or cosmetic surgery, or are looking for dermal fillers in Melbourne, you may well want to look into this field to help you achieve your goals and dreams.

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Peaches Geldof died from an overdose of heroin – the same drug that killed her mother Paula Yates - an inquest will reportedly be told today.
Shortly before she was found dead, Ms Geldof, 25, had posted a photograph on Twitter of her as a child with her mother. She had spoken of never getting over her mother's death.
Peaches Geldof, Paula Yates & The Legacy Of Tragedy
The Times newspaper reported that the results of toxicology tests would be revealed by Detective Chief Inspector Paul Fotheringham on Thursday at an inquest hearing in Gravesend, Kent.
Police said they found no drug paraphernalia near her body when it discovered at her home in Wrotham Kent on April 7 and it is not known who supplied the drugs.
Peaches Geldof funeral - in pictures
Ahead of the inquest, which is due to take place at 2pm this afternoon, this Kent police said the death was still being treated as non-suspicious.
Peaches Geldof 'Had The Heart Of A 90 Year Old Gangster'
The hearing will be opened at and adjourned by North West Kent Coroner Roger Hatch at Gravesend Old Town Hall and is expected to last about ten minutes.
Her husband, Thomas Cohen, was away with their son Astala, 23 months, at the time and he asked a friend to go to the house after he was unable to get through to her. She was looking after their son Phaedra, about 12 months, at the time.
A post-mortem examination held two days after she died proved inconclusive.
Ms Geldof, a journalist and model, reportedly had an overdose in 2008 and had a history of drug taking.
Her friend Freddy McConnel, 18, died of a drugs overdose in 2011. A few months earlier he wrote in his diary: "Peaches is coming over later and I am going to inject for the first time. Perhaps I will die. I hope I don't."
Ms Geldof said in her final interview that becoming a mother had been a "really healing process".
"Before, I was not at peace with myself about it because I was just traumatised," she said. "That's why I was living a chaotic lifestyle. But now I have the kids I can heal the situation. It's so good in every single way, really."
Her father, Bob Geldof, said after she died that she had been "the wildest, funniest, cleverest, wittiest and the most bonkers of all of us".


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When you're ready to sit down and have a chat with your preschooler — even if you're only trying to wrangle information about her day — there is definitely a right way and a wrong way to do it. And if you happen to try the latter, you may well run smack-dab into a dead end.
"Talking to our children in a way that lets them express what is on their mind is extremely important," explains Dr. Atilla Ceranoglu, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School. "Talking to children from early on keeps both child and parent attuned to one another. It is solid preparation for the more stormy, tumultuous days of adolescence."
An expert in parent-child communication, Ceranoglu offers tips on how to avoid the most common mistakes parents make when trying to get the conversational ball rolling with their children.
Cat got your preschooler's tongue?
Parent: "How was school today?"
Child: "Fine."
Parent: "What did you do?"
Child: "Nuthin'."
Parent: "Did you play outside?"
Child: "Yes."
Parent: "Who did you play with?"
Child: "I dunno. No one."
Sound familiar? The child who talks nonstop about his imaginary friend or retells the plot of his favorite book for hours on end is suddenly struck dumb when you want to get a glimpse into his day.
"This sterile exchange often becomes frustrating for both parent and child," says Ceranoglu. "The common misconception here is the belief that children can sit like adults and have conversations face-to-face without doing much anything else. Reality is different — not only for kids, but also for most adults!"
According to Ceranoglu, the top-three mistakes parents make when trying to talk to preschoolers are:
- Hold an inquisition. No one likes to feel like he or she is being interrogated. Probably worst of all are the queries that start with "Why did you…"
- Treat kids like mini-me. Parents tend to think of their kids as little adults who have grown-up communication abilities. If your preschooler is angry because you're working too much, she won't say, "Mommy, you will be gone for an awful long time, and we will not get to play now, and guess what: I am only four, so I do not fully know how to live with delayed gratification." Instead, she will whine.
- Play Mr. or Ms. Fix-It. We tend to provide solutions to our children's problems when they are distressed. This may send kids the message that they are unable to solve their own problems.
What works
So what's a parent to do?
Be here now (with your child). The easiest way to get your child talking is to do something together that he loves — swimming, playing a board game, fishing, or just hanging out in the yard, says Ceranoglu. And be patient.
"Expect an initial verbal blackout, particularly if you and your child are new at this," he says. "Bear the silence. Even if you fished for a good half hour in silence, know that there is a lot more being accomplished than if you were chasing your child in words. You are giving your child the strongest message in the loudest way: You are there and will be there when that silence breaks."
Avoid "asking" questions. Instead of asking, "Did that hurt your feelings?" try saying, "Wow, that would have hurt my feelings." That gives your child a chance to respond without being put on the defensive. Also, you'll get more mileage out of simple listening sounds like "hmm" or "huh," because they reflect an understanding of the child's concerns better than questions, Ceranoglu says.
Meet them at their level. For younger children, it often helps to kneel down to their height and talk or play with them face-to-face. If your child is frustrated trying to communicate something, help him out by naming and acknowledge his feelings: "That is sad! It was your favorite toy."
Read books together, and discuss the story as you go along. This will improve your child's vocabulary and also provide a reference for the two of you to use later on. For example, you might say, "Remember how Thomas the Tank Engine felt sorry when everybody started to play with Stanley? Yeah, maybe your friend Jason playing with other kids made you upset, huh?"


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Hand Surgery
Dr. Rumley performs various types of hand surgeries. Some of the treatments offered are: carpal tunnel, trigger finger, dupuytren's contracture, trauma, and nerve injury.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A condition caused by pressure to the median nerve within the wrist, or carpal tunnel. You might feel pain, a tingling sensation, numbness of the fingers, weakness or aching. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is associated with multiple conditions including; repetitive motion or overuse, fluid retention during pregnancy, or injury to the nerve in the carpal tunnel.
Dupuytren's Contracture
A disabling hand disorder in which thick, scar-like tissue bands from with the palm and may extend into the fingers. It can cause restricted movement, bending the fingers in an abnormal position.
A condition where the fingers are fused together, also know as "web fingers"
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NYCHA Graduates Receive Certificates
The New York City Housing Authority's Rockaway HOPE VI rehabilitation program has generated much excitement and hope for the residents of the Ocean Bay Apartments. The overall plan to physically improve residential space, community facilities, and the surrounding area has attracted attention from residents and nonresidents alike, as the improvements begin to materialize and improve the quality of life for the residents.
An equally exciting component of the HOPE VI program, while not as readily tangible as a renovated apartment, is the homeownership initiative.
Administered in partnership with Margert Community Corporation, the NYCHA Ocean Bay HOPE VI Homeownership Preparation Program, designed to empower residents to break through existing barriers to low income and minority participation in the American Dream, just completed its first semester of classroom training this past December.
Successful completion of the Homeownership Preparation Program required 100% attendance for 24 hours of classroom training, independent study and a final exam. "I am extremely proud to report that 17 students were able to fully commit themselves to our rigorous course of study and receive a certificate of completion," said Ms. Stephanie Lawes, Director of Homeownership Services at Margert. "These graduates recognize that this is only the first step toward homeownership. They may now begin to rebuild credit and establish mortgage readiness with full knowledge of the home mortgage loan process. Experienced budget & credit counselors, provided exclusively for this program, have already begun working with the graduates to move them further down the road to homeownership."
This unique classroom training opportunity, designed specifically by Margert for NYCHA residents, is being offered on both weeknights and weekends to accommodate as many residents as possible. All residents of the Ocean Bay Apartments Bay are eligible for the classroom training. However, only those that meet income eligibility guidelines may qualify for a NYCHA purchase assistance subsidy of up to $ 25,000. This subsidy will be made available for up to 24 income-eligible NYCHA resident households that successfully meet program requirements. Margert will provide an additional purchase assistance subsidy of $ 10,000 for those graduates that meet their eligibility guidelines.
"The rapport created by Lawes between the Margert homeownership team and the residents was truly genuine," remarked Joseph Barden, Margert's executive director, "and served as the foundation for a powerful learning experience. We are extremely grateful to have been fully supported by the executive staff of the NYCHA Department of Housing Finance and Development, especially Sharon Ebert, Richard French, Veanda Martin, Keith Johnson and Vaughn Banks."
NYCHA's commitment to the program was underscored by the presence of executive staff at both graduation ceremonies (see photos).
All interested Ocean Bay residents are encouraged to reach out to Margert Community Corporation for more information on this unique opportunity.


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Car sales slumped in February, offering fresh evidence that beleaguered Britons are tightening their belts in the face of job insecurity and the rising cost of living.
With many households struggling to absorb the VAT rise and the increase in other costs such as petrol, car sales declined for the eighth successive month in February, to a level 7.7% lower than a year earlier, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
That was a smaller decline than the 18% fall seen in December and 11.5% in January, when severe weather may have prevented customers getting to car showrooms; but analysts said it suggested that underlying demand remains weak.
The largest decline was in private sales of cars – excluding fleet purchases by firms – which were down by 26.7% on a year earlier.
Howard Archer, of Global Insight, said: "Private sales are likely to be dampened appreciably by the serious headwinds facing consumers. These pressures are likely to make worried consumers very careful about splashing out on a big-ticket item such as a car."
He warned that an increase in interest rates by the Bank of England's monetary policy committee, which meets next week, would only make matters worse for hard-pressed consumers. "Even if the Bank of England only edges interest rates up, it will affect consumer psychology, as people are bound to see the move as the first in a series of hikes."
Car sales were boosted in 2009 and 2010 by the car scrappage scheme which was part of Alistair Darling's recession-busting fiscal stimulus.
The SMMT said the most popular car in February was the Volkswagen Golf, with 2,709 sold, against 2,617 Vauxhall Corsas and 2,483 Ford Focuses.


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The Denver Nuggets are doing okay in the Western Conference. They are 24-18 and are the sixth seed at the moment. They have lost their last two games, with the latest loss coming against the Washington Wizards.
Andre Iguodala came to the Nuggets in the offseason through a blockbuster trade that involved Dwight Howard and Andrew Bynum. It gave Denver some much-needed perimeter defense as Iguodala is one of the best in the league when it comes to that department. Iguodala was asked by Benjamin Hochman of the Denver Post about his transition process halfway through the season. Here's what Iggy said:
"I'm probably behind the curve," the shooting guard said. "It's been a roller-coaster as far as comfort level, the ups and downs of the NBA season, but that happens in transition. The main thing is to stay positive, continue to do the little things well and hopefully once out of slumps faster instead of letting them linger on."
And it has showed that maybe he's trying a little too hard to be the man of the team when all he has to do is play his game. Iguodala's not a superstar; he's a very good player that has great defensive chops. He is being paid like one (nearly $15 million this season) but it seems like he puts too much pressure on himself to be some sort of franchise player, when he's really not one.
Denver coach George Karl seems to think so. From the same article:
"I think he's putting too much pressure on himself, he's thinking too much," Nuggets coach George Karl said Saturday. "For me, it's just trying to get him some easy baskets, simplify, get some confidence in his game and he'll be fine."
It hasn't been a great January for Iguodala. While he's doing the other little things (5.2 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.7 steals per game in January), he's only averaging 11.6 points per game that month. His shooting is way down, too; he's shooting .377 from the field, .237 from three, and .467 from the foul line in that same January. So, yes, it does feel like he's pressing. Still, the Nuggets are 7-3 in that span so it's not all bad for Denver. But Iguodala just has to play his game. Then he'll no longer be behind the curve, as he says.
Iguodala and the Nuggets will have a huge test on Sunday when they face the Oklahoma City Thunder, who just came off a big win against Dallas.


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Gateway Arch (North 3rd Street) – With the installation of new landscaping, the arch work is nearing completion.
President's House (McCartney and College Avenue) – Work continues on a new stone wall. Pedestrians should use the sidewalk across the street during the day.
Gateway Entrance (High and McCartney) – New walls for the entrance way are being set and the base for the new brick paver sidewalk, which will be installed later this week, is being prepared.


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Kodak To Pay Back Taxes
Kodak is settling its multi-million dollar bill with New York State.
It plans to pay about two-thirds of its $5.3 million bill.
Kodak's back tax claim stems from 2008.
New York State said Kodak owed about $2.7 million in back corporation taxes.
When it didn't pay several million dollars in interest and a penalty were tacked on.
Now Kodak has agreed to pay $3.6 million as part of a settlement with the state.
"In this case taxpayers in the state of New York get the bulk of taxes paid, Kodak gets to skip paying interest and penalties and everybody is happy," said George Conboy, financial analyst.
Kodak won't have to pay until it's out of bankruptcy - that's expected to happen by the middle of 2013.
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On the September 9, 2010 episode of The Young and the Restless, Victoria Newman marries Billy Abbott. She is wearing a 50s wedding dress inspired by the one Audrey Hepburn's character wore in the movie Funny Face.
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iPads have been top of the gadget wishlist for years, and the latest iPad Pro will be no exception. Yet iPads aren't MoneySaving by anyone's definition. If you must have one, here are a few tips to help keep the costs down...
iPad prices don't vary much between stores, and Apple itself rarely offers big discounts, yet savings can still be made with the 3G/4G models if you choose the right mobile data plan.
This guide will look at the cheapest iPad deals for both types of iPad - whether you want mobile data or just Wi-Fi.
Best buys
Getting an iPad: Need-to-knows
Apple's iPads are without doubt the world's most popular tablets. Like all Apple products, though - they don't come cheap. So think long and hard before parting with your cash.
An iPad is not a pocket money purchase, so think carefully before deciding to buy one.
Which iPad should I buy?
|Screen size
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|A9 chip with 64-bit achitecture and M9 coprocessor
|From �339
|iPad Mini 4
|A8 chip with 64-bit architecture and M8 coprocessor
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|From �499
|iPad Pro*
Discontinued iPads
Many older iPads, including the iPad Air and iPad Mini, have now been discontinued and are no longer sold by Apple. However, if you're after a particular model, you may still find one second-hand or refurbished. See the full list below.
Which iPads have been discontinued?
- iPad (original version)
- iPad 2
- iPad 3
- iPad 4
- iPad Air (original version)
- iPad Air 2
- iPad Mini (original version)
- iPad Mini 2
- iPad Mini 3
- iPad Mini 4 (32GB)
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Tips for choosing your new iPad
Once you've chosen which iPad model you'd like, you'll need to think about whether you want 4G internet access and need a mobile data plan. Consider the following:
- Wi-Fi or 3G/4G? If you plan to use your iPad while out and about, you should opt for the 3G/4G and Wi-Fi model. If you'll just be using it at home, Wi-Fi only is more suitable (and cheaper). Read below to help you decide whether you need Wi-Fi only or 4G and Wi-Fi.
- Do you want to use it to make calls? One of the most exciting features of an iPad is FaceTime, a video-calling app. However, FaceTime only works with the latest Apple technology so you won't be able to ditch your mobile yet.
- How much data do I need? The amount of data you'll need will depend how you plan to use the iPad. Here's a general guideline to help you figure out whether you're above or below average in data usage terms:
- Light user. Uses 1GB of data or less per month
- Normal user. Uses about 3GB of data per month
- Heavy user. Uses 5GB of data or more per month
If you're worried about your usage, there are a number of free apps that you can download from the App Store that can help you track the amount you're using. Read the data usage section in the Cheap iPhones guide for more info.
Should I get a 4G or Wi-Fi only iPad?
With all iPad models, the 4G + Wi-Fi version costs considerably more than its Wi-Fi only counterpart. So there's no point in going for for the 4G model unless you're going to use your iPad on the go (or in places where free Wi-Fi isn't available).
Yet if you travel a lot and want an "always on" connection, the 4G model - which uses a mobile internet signal to get you online - is really the only option. As free Wi-Fi is available in public places across the UK, it pays to consider whether you really need a 4G version.
Where to find free Wi-Fi access in the UK
If you have Wi-Fi at home, you can get online on your iPad through your wireless network. The iPad will usually find a network on its own, so it's easy to set up.
You're not limited to using it just at home, as Wi-Fi hotspots are popping up everywhere these days. From coffee shops and pubs to fast food joints and train stations, Wi-Fi is fast becoming the norm, and any hotel worth staying at should have free Wi-Fi. McDonald's outlets, Wetherspoon pubs and Starbucks coffee shops all offer free Wi-Fi.
Read our Free Wireless Internet guide for more info.
Tethering effectively turns your mobile phone into a wireless mobile router. It uses the 4G signal on your phone to power the web on your laptop, tablet or e-book reader.
You'll need to have a 4G handset and a mobile tariff that supports tethering. You can set your phone up to create a Wi-Fi hotspot, which you can then use with other Wi-Fi devices, including the Wi-Fi only iPad, to get online wherever you are.
Once set up, any data you use comes off your phone�s mobile data allowance.
Will it cost me extra to tether to my iPad?
Whether you can tether depends on the tariff you have. And as your internet usage on the iPad will count towards to your mobile data allowance when tethering, it's important you make sure you don't go over this allowance - otherwise it could be costly.
Below are links to each of the main providers' tethering pages:
- Tethering for Vodafone customers
- Tethering for O2 customers
- Tethering for EE customers
- Tethering for Three Mobile customers
- Giffgaff - Goodybags only support tethering with smartphones, not iPads
- Tesco Mobile - currently doesn't support any tethering.
If in doubt, contact your mobile provider. It'll be able to tell you if there are any charges for tethering, charges for going over your monthly data allowance (helping you avoid potential bill shock at the end of the month), and talk you through the set-up process.
What about iPad alternatives?
iPad aren't the only tablets on the market. There are plenty of alternatives that cost a lot less. Most technology giants offer their own version, including Samsung, Google, Amazon and LG. You can find out more about those in our cheap tablets guide.
Cheapest iPad Wi-Fi only: Best deals
With a Wi-Fi only iPad, you're just buying the tablet - there's no contract, so cheapest is best. The problem is there's very little price variance.
Apple has strict price controls, so the major reputable retailers all generally charge the same amount for their iPads and discounts are rare. One minor option producing dividends is for those who collect Tesco Clubcard reward points.
However, we do occasionally see a new voucher or code that can get you an iPad discount. When this happens, it's usually a very short-lived deal, but where possible, we'll update this section of our guide with all the details.
Here's a quick summary of current iPad prices from major UK retailers:
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|Cheapest elsewhere
|Cheapest with reward points
|New iPad (32GB)
|�339 at Apple*
|�339 at John Lewis* (John Lewis provides a two-year guarantee at no extra cost), Argos* and Currys*
|�339 at Tesco Direct*. Earn 339 Clubcard pts worth up to about �13�
|iPad Mini 4 (128GB)
|�419 at Apple*
|�419 at John Lewis* (John Lewis provides a two-year guarantee at no extra cost), Argos* and Currys*
|�419 at Tesco Direct*. Earn 419 Clubcard pts worth up to about �17�
|iPad Pro 9.7in (32GB)
|�549 at Apple*
|�499 at John Lewis* (John Lewis provides a two-year guarantee at no extra cost), �549 at Argos* and Currys*
|�549 at Tesco Direct*. Earn 549 Clubcard pts worth up to about �22�
iPad Pro 12.9in (32GB)
|�729 at Apple*
|�729 at John Lewis* (John Lewis provides a two-year guarantee at no extra cost), Argos* and Currys*
|�729 at Tesco Direct*. Earn 729 Clubcard pts worth up to about �29�
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Student & teacher discount
Apple for Education* is a scheme that gives students, their parents and school staff as much as 15% discount on Apple products, including iPads. The discount on iPads is relatively small, eg, iPad Air �306 (so only 4% off) but as Apple deals are so rare this can often make going direct to Apple the cheapest option for students.
See our Apple Student Deals blog for more about how you can get it.
Refurbished iPads
It's possible to get a refurbished iPad for a bit less than a brand new one, and there's little difference in condition. You stand to make savings of �50-�70+ on the retail price.
Refurbished iPads from Apple should be in 100% working condition, though Apple says they may exhibit some "minor cosmetic imperfection" such as scratches, marks or discolouration. It also says they may not be in the original packaging.
You can order a refurbished iPad Air or iPad Mini from Apple refurbished iPads* with free delivery. Stock levels change daily, so check back often.
All these refurbished iPads come with a one-year Apple warranty. Apple high street branches don't stock refurbished iPads, but staff should be able to help with any problems.
The Argos eBay outlet* often has refurbished iPads, though like Apple, stock is limited and availability can change on a daily basis.
Spotted any other deals? Share your suggestions in the forum discussion.
Cheapest iPad Air 2: Best 4G deals
If you want mobile internet access, you'll need an iPad that's Wi-Fi + 4G. Below are our top picks - if you need more help choosing a model, see our tips for choosing an iPad.
Cheapest overall deal: Buy an iPad Air 2 and use a Giffgaff Sim card
Best for those who can pay upfront cost, though limited data
The cheapest way to get your hands on an iPad with data is to get the tablet and data plan separately. This comes with a high upfront cost though, so if you don't have ���s to stump up from day one, see the deal below instead.
What's the deal? Buy the iPad from Argos*, and get a Sim-only Goodybag data plan from cheap mobile provider Giffgaff*. For �12/month you'll get 2GB of 4G data, �15/month will give you 4GB, and �18/month gets 6GB.
Who's this suitable for? Getting the iPad and data separately is the best option, if you can cough up for the high inital cost. If you think you will use more than 6GB of mobile data in a month though, consider the deal below from Three Mobile.
Anything else? It's a one-month rolling contract, meaning you can cancel at short notice.
Though the �12/month option with 2GB is cheap, we found iPhone users sometimes use more than this on their mobiles in a month. So unless you're going to be using the iPad's 4G just for emails, it's wise to get one of the larger plans.
Lowest upfront cost: iPad and data bundle from Three
Best for those who want to spread the cost, with high data
If you want an iPad but don't have the cash for it upfront, you can spread the cost of the tablet (slightly) over a contract with a monthly data plan.
While more affordable upfront, this is not the cheapest way to get an iPad - paying a higher monthly amount and less upfront normally costs a lot more over the duration of the deal.
What's the deal? You'll get 15GB of data to use a month, on a 24-month contract, at �35/month. The 16GB iPad Air 2* is available for �99 upfront.
Who's this suitable for? Those that either haven't the cash to pay for an iPad outright, or for those that want more mobile data than the plans from Giffgaff above.
Anything else? We reckon 15GB/month is more than enough data, but if you exceed this you'll be charged 10.2p/MB. If you're worried about your data use, though, it's worth installing a usage monitoring app. See below for more info.
Got an iPad? Cheapest Sim-only
If you already have an iPad but no data plan, getting a Sim will allow you to access the web whenever, and wherever, you are.
All of the newer Apple products require a micro or nano Sim (smaller versions of the traditional Sim card), so make sure you order a data plan that comes with the size you need. Here are our picks:
1GB allowance for �4.94/mth, plus 100MB free to try
MobiData � Cheap for low users
Contract: 1-month rolling
New and existing customers can bag a free Sim from�MobiData*, which runs off the Three network. If you want to try it out before you commit, it offers a trial with 100MB/mth of free 4G data to use in the UK or abroad (see its coverage map) for three months with no contract.
MobiData's basic plan gives a 1GB monthly allowance for �4.94/mth � one of the cheapest we found for any mobile broadband plan when we checked. A gigabyte's not a huge amount, though. MobiData also offers 5GB/mth for �14.94 but this isn't as competitive.
Delivery is free and the Sim should arrive within three days of ordering. If you use more than your allocated data allowance that month it's 5p/MB.
15GB allowance for �25/mth
iD Mobile � good for heavy users, only a one-month contract
Contract: 1-month rolling
Should you need more data, iD Mobile* offer other Sim-only deals, one of which gives you 15GB of data for �25/month on a one-month rolling contract - pretty good if you get through a lot of data. If you want to opt out you'll have to give 30 days' notice.
If you use more than your allocated data, you'll be charged 10.24p/MB for the remainder of that month until your contract rolls over.
Spotted any other deals? Share your suggestions in the forum discussion.
What can you do with 1GB of data?
If you've got a phone tariff with 1GB of mobile data, as a rough guide, you'll be able to do one of the following, or a mixture (eg 1,000 emails with photos and 30 YouTube videos):
- Send 1,000,000 emails without attachments
- Send 2,000 emails with photos attached
- Visit 10,000 simple sites like Twitter or your favourite blog
- Visit 3,000 rich content sites like bbc.co.uk, guardian.co.uk or yahoo.co.uk
- Download 50 low quality or 12 high quality music tracks
- Watch 120 YouTube videos, about 4.5 minutes long
What can you do with 3GB of data?
If you've got a phone tariff with 3GB of mobile data, as a rough guide, you'll be able to do one of the following, or a mixture (eg 3,000 emails with photos and 180 YouTube videos):
- Send 3,000,000 emails without attachments
- Send 6,000 emails with photos attached
- Visit 30,000 simple sites like Twitter or your favourite blog
- Visit 9,000 rich content sites like bbc.co.uk, guardian.co.uk or yahoo.co.uk
- Download 150 low quality or 36 high quality music tracks
- Watch 360 YouTube videos, about 4.5 minutes long
What can you do with 5GB of data?
If you've got a phone tariff with 5GB of mobile data, as a rough guide, you'll be able to do one of the following, or a mixture (eg 5,000 emails with photos and 150 YouTube videos):
- Send 5,000,000 emails without attachments
- Send 10,000 emails with photos attached
- Visit 50,000 simple sites like Twitter or your favourite blog
- Visit 15,000 rich content sites like bbc.co.uk, guardian.co.uk or yahoo.co.uk
- Download 250 low quality or 60 high quality music tracks
- Watch 300 YouTube videos, about 4.5 minutes long
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Huddersfield Giants' return to form earned them a second successive win to move within two points of the top six. In a fiery encounter much of Castleford's frustrations were taken out on the rookie referee , culminating in the Tigers half-back Danny Brough's dismissal for dissent in the second half.
Brough was initially sin-binned for reacting to a penalty, one of 18 awarded against his team by Leahy, officiating in his first Super League game. When Brough spoke out of turn again the official brandished the red card.
"I thought the ruck was absolutely disgraceful today," the Tigers coach Terry Matterson lamented. "It looked like a wrestling match out there, and that breeds frustration. But I do not condone speaking back to the referee."
Huddersfield maintained their own discipline throughout. "I think there was the incentive there of a semi-final next week [against Leeds on Sunday]," their coach Jon Sharp said. "That was the constant message that we were getting on to the field when things got heated."
That happened on a regular basis, though not during an entertaining opening half-hour in which the lead changed hands three times. Castleford scored first, a superb pass from the promising centre Michael Shenton creating the winger Adam Fletcher's try. Huddersfield responded when Stuart Jones broke the defensive line and sent Brad Drew under the posts. A neat kick from Brough was then touched down by Deon Bird after Chris Thorman hesitated fatally, but Huddersfield led 12-10 at the interval after Robbie Paul's kick was finished off by Kevin Brown.
The Giants broke the tit-for-tat scoring by crossing first after the restart, their impressive substitute Andy Raleigh forcing his way over from close range, and James Gannon followed suit. Brough's red card came with 15 minutes remaining, allowing Huddersfield further tries through Chris Nero and Martin Aspinwall.
Huddersfield Giants Reilly; Aspinwall, Brown, De Vere, Donlan; Thorman, Paul; Jackson, Drew, Gannon, Nero, Jones, Wild. Interchange Crabtree, Snitch, Raleigh, Mason.
Castleford Tigers Platt; A Fletcher, Shenton, Viane, Dyer; McGoldrick, Brough; Sculthorpe, Henderson, Nutley, Ward, R Fletcher, Roarty. Interchange Fa'aoso, Huby, Manu, Bird.
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I don't know about you but nearly every day I encounter someone or something that makes me frustrated and I immediately begin to make assumptions and create stories about the underlying truth (and in my made-up-world it's rarely positive.) It happens often enough that I now wonder how can I simply stop making assumptions and invite stronger relationships.
- I'll bet the person at the store checkout that was rude to me is just a nasty person.
- I don't like the homework my child brings home from school, clearly the teacher isn't great.
- My neighbor left their trash cans out on the curb for the past three weeks. Are they too lazy to bring them in?
- I gave perfectly clear direction and this is what I get? They must be incompetent.
Just as I wallow in my assumptions, I discover time and time again that I'm flat out wrong. Truth is, my assumptions are the equivalent of tall tales. The worse part is that my assumptions didn't make me feel better, but they did make me feel more justified in my response to the other person.
Feels Good to Be Justified
Who doesn't like to be right? Interestingly, justifications do not make us right, they simply make us feel that way and take the mental pressure off of our choices. Justification is the bridge between the way we see the world and how we believe the world must see us too. If I'm justified, I'm right and my assumptions back up my story.
What If I'm Wrong?
Scenario One:
Leaving school last week my daughter stopped to wave to her friend and called out her name. I would have bet big money that she looked right at her and her friend intentionally ignored her. Some friend! Immediately, I felt angry that this person was ignoring my sweet daughter. My girl, a role model for positivity simply said, "I just don't think she saw me."
We continued to walk towards the car and I started to really dig into my feeling that this new friend was a bad person. After all, I heard she's a troublemaker. Imagine my surprise when my negative thoughts were interrupted as she called out my daughter's name in the parking lot and was waving. Guess she didn't see her after all.
Scenario Two:
After getting caught up in my feelings about my daughter being ignored, I hustled into the car feeling better yet also ashamed that I jumped to such a negative conclusion.
That afternoon our family friend came by the house to pick up his son. The first thing he asked was "Did you see me waving to you? I was in the green car." I didn't see him; I was too caught up in my own world!
Both stories are the same at their heart, but while I was jumping to conclusions, my daughter and friend demonstrated healthy coping strategies. Let's break them down:
How Can I Stop Making Assumptions?
Assume the Best
While there are mean and manipulative people in the world, truly, most people are doing the best they can. When you assume the best, your assumptions color your experience, your interactions and your relationship.
Don't Make Up Stories, Ask
My friend asked if I saw him in the parking lot instead of spinning tales. When you get curious about someone, let go of your need to be justified, without a doubt their true story will be revealed.
Drop the Tension
When you dive into justification, you up the tension between you and the object of your justification. In that equation, you're a human being, faults and all, and they're an object that is in your way. Drop the tension and give people the space to be human too.
Freely Give Trust
If someone tells you why they never called, declined your offer, or was speaking out of anger, believe them. Doubt is about you, but trust is a choice that is about both of you.
Break the Frame Action:
If you're going to leap to conclusions, consciously assume the best of others and see how that transforms your interactions, relationships and leadership.
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Students and parents at UTSA ring ceremony
(Photos by Mark McClendon)
UTSA ring ceremony is graduation tradition
By Omar Hernanadez
Public Affairs Specialist
(Dec. 18, 2008)--Regardless of major, graduation is the one goal all students have in common. As UTSA continues to grow, so do the traditions of the university. The UTSA ring and the ring presentation ceremony form a symbol that connects students past, present and future.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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"It's not just a piece of paper," said Vanessa Claudette Rodriguez, referring to the bachelor of science degree in biology she will receive in May. "It represents knowledge, and the ring signifies all the hard work it takes to get here because not everyone is able to finish a degree."
Rodriguez was one of nearly 160 UTSA students who received their rings in a Dec. 11 ceremony at the Convocation Center on the 1604 Campus. In addition to alumni, juniors and seniors who have completed 60 credit hours are eligible to participate in the ring ceremony. However, there is always another group on hand that is involved from a distance -- the parents.
"It's exciting to be on the sidelines," said Julie Need, mother of Paul Need, a senior engineering student who will graduate in May. "I've watched him work extremely hard, late hours and going to the library. It's overwhelming but at the same time it's gratification. You feel as a parent that you did something right raising your son."
Family tradition is something that Priscilla Garcia, a senior sociology major, takes very seriously. Although a custom in her family made things difficult at times, in the end, she says her family made her stronger.
"The tradition in my family is that you don't have to work during high school, but once we get to college we have to support ourselves," said Garcia. "I had to get a student job on campus and that wasn't enough, so during the holidays and summer I worked at H-E-B or the bookstore, and it wasn't easy, but I made it."
The UTSA ring program is administered by the UTSA Office of Alumni Programs and facilitated through the UTSA bookstore.
For more information, call (210) 458-4133 or visit the UTSA Alumni Programs Web site and select "Official UTSA Ring."


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Phone: 801-581-2668
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If you have questions about your bill, please call 801-587-6303 or 1-800-862-4937.


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Members of the Lawrence + Memorial Hospital Nursing Leadership Team work hard every day to ensure the well being of both the patients and the employees at our hospital. Throughout our careers, both as staff nurses as well as in leadership, we have all made and continue to make our patients, their care and their recovery our top priority. We are nurses because it is our calling, and we are happy that L+M provides a safe, professional environment in which we can answer that calling and help people.
Unfortunately, we can no longer sit by silently while the care of our patients is questioned by the striking RN/LPN/Tech union leadership.
You may have heard union leaders level charges against the hospital and make attacks against the staff who continue to care for L+M's patients. What you have not heard about are the unprofessional behaviors by union protestors that are occurring every day towards patients, visitors, and those of us who are in the hospital caring for your friends and loved ones.
Drums beating outside that keep patients awake.
Loud shouting through bullhorns at all hours.
Union protestors taunting, intimidating and threatening our visitors and colleagues.
Swearing and other disruptive behavior aimed at employees and visitors coming into the hospital.
Staff members being warned by union leaders that they will experience an "unpleasant work environment" if they cross the picket line.
These reprehensible tactics may be intended to intimidate our staff; unfortunately, they also create a stressful situation for our patients and visitors.
If there is a silver lining in this experience, it is that we now have a new appreciation for what we have in this hospital. We have been working side by side with amazing nurses and techs who are caring for and protecting our patients during this time and we are eternally grateful for them. We are also learning about innovative treatments in use across the country that can help us improve the care L+M provides. We continue to have our focus on our patients and their cherished family and friends, whom we hold in the highest regard.
We are proud of our years of combined service to L+M and its patients. Nurses take an oath to practice our profession faithfully and devote ourselves to the welfare of those in our care. The wonderful professionals who remain at L+M Hospital are fulfilling their oaths each and every day on our units, and our patients tell us about the outstanding care they are receiving. We hope for a quick resolution and support our senior leadership team because we are 100 percent confident they have our patients and our staff members' best interest in mind.
When our regular staff return, we will continue the healing process and will be an even better hospital because of what we have been through.
Nicole Porter, RN, is Emergency Department nurse manager. Also contributing to this commentary were Patrica Egan, Cathy Grant, Cari Gutelius, Jeni Jarbeau, Theresa Lalonde, Nicole Porter and Melissa Swan, all nurse managers and RNs.
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Dog adoption and cat adoption saves lives. Adopt a dog or adopt a cat and you'll have a friend for life! Contact us, or contact another local humane society, animal shelter or SPCA.
A selection of our adoptable cats & kittens can be seen daily from 10am to 7pm at th following locations:
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Adoption fee of $75.00 for domestic cats and $150.00 for specialty breeds. All cats are altered, current on vaccines, microchipped, Feline Leukemia/FIV negative and treated for parasites.
Why should you adopt?
Dog adoption and cat adoption saves lives. Adopt a dog or adopt a cat and you'll have a friend for life! What is the difference between adopting a dog, adopting a cat, adopting a kitten or adopting a puppy versus getting dogs for sale, cats for sale, puppies for sale or kittens for sale from a dog breeder or a cat breeder? When someone is breeding puppies or breeding kittens, they are creating new dogs and cats who need homes. Some people are interested in a very specific breed of dog, cat, puppy or kitten and they think the only way to find that specific breed is to buy a dog for sale or buy a cat for sale from a puppy breeder or a kitten breeder. Yet animal shelters are filled with dogs and cats who must find homes. So rather than buying a dog or puppy for sale from a dog breeder or buying a cat or kitten for sale from a cat breeder, we encourage people to adopt a dog, adopt a cat, adopt a puppy or adopt a kitten at their local animal shelter, SPCA, humane society or pet rescue group.


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Bitterly cold temperatures, heavy snowfall and an added windchill are contributing to what is expected to be the country's coldest day of the year so far.
The cold snap felt around the country in the past 12 hours was expected to continue into the afternoon, forecasters said.
In the south, up to 25cm of snow is lying in Kingston and Otago, closing several roads and schools, affecting bus services and causing delays at Dunedin Airport.
At Dunedin Hospital two outpatient clinics have both been cancelled due to the weather conditions.
Snow and icy roads have also halted mail deliveries across most of Otago.
New Zealand Post spokesman Michael Tull said it regretted any inconvenience to customers but the safety of posties and other road users must come first.
There would be no postal deliveries in Dunedin, Queenstown and Alexandra.
Deliveries were being attempted in Cromwell and Wanaka but it may be necessary to halt deliveries, he said.
Latest updates: Wintry weather blast
Areas of Canterbury and Wellington have also been affected by light snowfall and cold southerly winds with hail and sleet on the way, said WeatherWatch.co.nz.
Weather Watch analyst Richard Green said bitterly cold temperatures were hitting Christchurch, which registered its coldest day of the year.
"Temperatures this morning have varied anywhere between minus one to three degrees but throw in that southerly that's blowing fairly breezy in some places, you're looking at minus five degrees. That's what it feels like in the wind if you're stepping outside."
The NZ Transport Agency said the Rimutaka Hill Road between Wellington and Wairarapa was closed due to snow about 9am.
An alternative route for northbound traffic is State Highway 1 via State Highway 57 or southbound State Highway 3 via SH57.
Up to 20 vehicles were reportedly stuck on the road and crews were working to get everyone off the road safely.
Elsewhere in the Wellington region the highways were operating as normal.
The NZTA urged drivers to be cautious and adjust their speeds to suit the conditions.
In Auckland thundery showers and blustery cold winds were forecast for the rest of the day with possible hail, said WeatherWatch head weather analyst Philip Duncan.
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He said there would be a "lull in the torrential showers which are now lining up in the Tasman Sea and marching in towards Auckland".
"The weather will intensify in Auckland this morning and afternoon then ease back this evening."
About 3000 lightning strikes, mostly out in the Tasman Sea and along the western coastline of the North Island, had been recorded today, he said.
The wintry blast was also creating swells of more than eight metres along Auckland's western coastline, which weren't expected to ease until Thursday or Friday.
Warmer, drier weather was expected in Auckland from Wednesday, with highs of 17 or 18 by the weekend, said WeatherWatch.
Chains were still required in most places in the south and motorists were being warned to take extra care particularly over the Lewis, Porters, Arthur's and Lindis Passes.
Snow showers east of Banks Peninsula could move in across Christchurch later today and temperatures have plummeted.
The Milford Road has been closed, as has State Highway 8 between Roxburgh and Alexandra.
State Highway 93 between Clinton and Mataura is also closed.
The Clutha District Council urged motorists to take caution in the snow and treacherous conditions.
Elsewhere, a Port Waikato woman had her roof blown off her home following a possible tornado.
Fire Service Northern Communications shift manager Jaron Phillips said crews were called to the property, on Tuakau Bridge-Port Waikato Road, about 7.20am.
Mr Phillips said fire crews were assisting with tarpaulins after winds blew the roof off the house and shattered windows.
The house is in remote area, Mr Phillips said, and was not aware of any other damage to property in the area.
Mr Phillips said there has been about half a dozen weather related calls this in the upper North Island morning, mainly relating to blown powerlines and alarm activations following a lightning strike in Panmure, Auckland.
Photos: First snow hits South Island
Conditions were expected to clear towards the evening in the South Island but cold conditions were likely to continue for longer in the north.
Grab your hat, scarf and jacket - Auckland is in for its coldest day of the year today as a wintry blast moves up the country, bringing snow to many parts of the South Island.
MetService said the cold front started "knocking on the door" in Auckland last night - with an expected low of 8C - and would bring cold, showery conditions and strong southwesterly winds today.
Forecaster Leigh Matheson said places exposed to southwesterly winds, such as Manukau Heads, could have gales of up to 110km/h.
The temperature in Auckland was expected to reach just 13C today. However, with the strong southwesterlies Ms Matheson said it would feel more like 10C.
"It's going to seem like a very blustery day."
Conditions would improve tomorrow with the southwesterlies easing off, showers clearing and temperatures rising. The polar blast was also expected to bring widespread snowfalls in the South Island, with temperatures expected to drop to 0C in Christchurch last night.
Snow fell overnight in inland Southland, with falls expected in Otago, inland high country and Fiordland.
Sleety showers may strike Christchurch this afternoon, limiting the day's high to 7C. Wellington would also "cop it a bit" with cold southerlies, sleet, and an overnight temperature of 5C and 8C.
Senior Sergeant Bruce Ross says extreme caution is advised on Dunedin's roads this morning.
"Lookout Point is getting pretty heavy and a lot of cars are stuck up there so people just be very careful getting to work because you're only going to cause problems, crashes and whatever and someone's going to get hurt."
Road snow warnings are in place for Arthurs Pass, Lindis Pass, Porters Pass and the Milford Rd in the south, and the Desert Road and Rimutaka Hill Road in the North Island.
Karena Colle, who owns Valentino's Italian Restaurant in Turangi, said her customers told her snow had started falling on the Desert Road just before 6pm last night.
She hoped it was a sign of a great snow season for the region.
"Let's hope by another month we get the snow fields open. It's good for the fishing when you have a really good cold snap in May and June, gets the trout running up the rivers for fishing. That helps too."
There could be snow in the hill suburbs in Wellington later on today.
MetService forecaster Sarah Garlick says snow is expected above about 500 metres this morning - affecting the very top of the Rimutaka Hill road.
"Expecting that to lower to about 300 metres this evening which also could affect some hill suburbs."
Ms Garlick says it is currently seven degrees at the Wellington Airport - the forecast high today is nine.
Commuters heading over the hill from Wairarapa are being urged to take extra care.
NZTA Wellington operations manager Mark Owen says hopefully the road won't close.
"We've got weather monitoring stuff on the hill so we can predict what's coming and the guys will be out patrolling the road, working with the police and if conditions become too dangerous we may have to look at closing the road."
Whangarei: 14C high, 5C overnight
Auckland: 13C high, 6C overnight
Hamilton: 10C high, 2C overnight
Taupo: 8C high, -2C overnight
Tauranga: 13C high, 3C overnight
Wellington: 8C high, 5C overnight.
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Rose E. Zacher
1923 — 2012
Rose E. Zacher, age 89, of Brainerd, and formerly of Sawyer, passed away Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Brainerd. She was born Aug. 27, 1923, in Cromwell to Thomas and Hazel (Schmitt) Balsness. Rose owned and operated Bob and Rose's Bar in Sawyer for many years. She especially loved to walk and going on bike rides.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Zacher; three brothers, George, Floyd and Bennett "Bud" Balsness; and three sisters, Lila Lundstrom, Dorothy Chernich and Betty Rostveit. She is survived by two children, Robert "Skip" (Cindy) Zacher, of Baxter, Minn., and Cheryl Zacher, of Colorado; three grandchildren, Jeni Schwegman, Leah Zacher and Joel Zacher; four great-grandchildren, Taylor Zacher, Ty Schwegman, Lauren Zacher and Logan Zacher; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. memorial service at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet, followed with a meal in the fellowship room. Inurnment service will be at 1:30 p.m. at the Sawyer Cemetery. The family has selected Nelson Funeral Care of Cloquet to assist them with arrangements.


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1. Who should I see regarding my
benefits as a disabled veteran?
Disabled Veterans Information: Chapter 31 (Vocational Rehab)
Veterans who qualify for educational benefits as disabled veterans
may be entitled to special education benefits. Veterans should
visit the Veterans Administration Regional Office to determine
their eligibility for disabled status.
2. Is my spouse eligible to
receive educational benefits from my GI Bill®?
Veterans' Dependents/Spouse Benefits (Chapter 35): Chapter 35
Benefits are provided to eligible dependents of veterans who are
permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related
condition, or who died while on active duty or as a result of a
service related condition. If you think you may qualify for this
benefit, contact the Veterans Affairs office.
3. What military educational
benefits may I use at Saint Leo University?
The following educational benefits are available to
veterans/active duty and dependents at Saint Leo University:
4. How do I know if I am eligible
for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational
You may be eligible for VA educational assistance if:
A) You are on, or were on active duty for at least
two years, and received any honorably characterized discharge;
B) You have a six-year obligation in the Selected
Reserves, and remain in good standing with your reserve unit; or
C) You are a spouse or child of a veteran who died
or was totally disabled while in military service.
5. How do I start my VA
educational assistance benefits at the college?
All students, regardless of what benefits they
think they may be eligible for, should complete two forms: the
Federal form Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
New students at Saint Leo University who have
not used any VA educational assistance programs should begin the
process by applying for education benefits online using the
VON-APP system.
Reservists who have not used any of their
Montgomery GI Bill®-Selected Reserve Educational Assistance
(Chapter 1606) benefits will need the original
DD Form 2384-1: Notice of Basic Eligibility from their Reserve
Unit (PDF).
Dependents who have not received Dependents'
Educational Assistance Benefits Chapter 35, will need to apply
using VA Form
22-5490 or provide a previously issued Certificate of
Eligibility. New Chapter 30 & 1606. Recipients will need to
complete a VA Form
Transfer students who have received VA
educational assistance benefits at other institutions of higher
education only need to complete a VA
22-1995 Change in Place of Training Form, which can be obtained
through the campus certifying official.
Continuing students can be certified for
benefits as soon as they have pre-registered for the semester.
Disabled veterans are eligible for considerable
financial help when they apply for Vocational Rehabilitation at
the Department of Veterans Affairs. You must have a VA
certified disability rating of at least 20 percent. You will
receive authorization directly from the VA.
Paper Forms
Veteran's Educational
application forms are available at all VA offices, active duty
stations, American embassies.
6. Are VA educational benefits
No, veteran's benefits, paid under any law and administered by
the VA should not be reported as income to the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS).
7. I receive Chapter 30 or
Chapter 1606 educational benefits and have to verify my enrollment
each month. How do I do that?
Anyone receiving Chapter 30 benefits (MGIB- Active Duty) or
Chapter 1606 benefits (MGIB- Selected Reserves) must verify their
enrollment each month to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in
order to receive payment for that month. Your enrollment can be
verified on the last calendar day of the month by using the Web
Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) system or by calling
the toll free, Interactive Voice Response (IVR) telephone line, at
1-877-823-2378. Paper verification forms (VA Forms 22-8979) will no
longer be issued for students receiving Chapter 30 benefits.
8. Do students receiving Chapter
35 educational assistance need to verify their enrollment each
No, dependents or spouses receiving educational assistance under
35 do not have to verify their enrollment to the VA each
9. How can I update my address or
financial institution information for direct deposit?
If you are currently receiving benefits, or have received
benefits in the last year, you can use the WAVE system to update
your address or your financial institution information. Visit the
G.I. Bill WAVE
page, and follow the instructions to log-on to WAVE. Follow the
links to change your address and your direct deposit information on
the "Main Menu" page of WAVE.
10. What happens if I am
activated during the semester?
If you are activated during a semester, you have a number of
options open to you depending upon the length of the deployment.
You should first discuss this situation with your advisor and
instructors to help you decide upon a course of action. The options
available to you would range from special arrangements for make-up
work, to an incomplete grade, to withdrawal from a course or
semester. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs would pay you
educational assistance benefits up to the date you withdraw or
resign from a course or semester.
11. In addition to college
work-study, are there any work-study programs designed to assist
Students may be eligible for
veterans work-study benefits. In order to be eligible, students
must be receiving full-time veterans benefits.
Military Personnel
Saint Leo University Center for Online
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FONTANA, Calif. – Dario Franchitti looked at the boot imprints at least an inch deep in the cement to his right and exclaimed, "Sam must have gone to In-N-Out that day."
The four-time IZOD IndyCar Series champion was referring to Sam Hornish Jr., whose racing boot prints and signature complement a plaque recognizing his 2002 and '03 victories at Auto Club Speedway.
Likewise, Franchitti was honored Sept. 15 at the speedway's Walk of Fame for his victory in the 2005 season finale at the 2-mile oval in which he outdueled then-Andretti Green Racing teammate Tony Kanaan.
Jimmy Vasser, co-owner of KV Racing Technology, is the third member of the Walk of Fame, recognizing his 1998 and 2002 CART victories at the track.
"It seems a long time ago, but it's nice to come back here and remember that day with TK and I going for the finish line," said Franchitti of the six-year absence of the IZOD IndyCar Series at the track. "Then we got to go in Turn 2 and did some donuts for Greg (Moore, who died in a racing accident at the track in October 1999). It was a special day."
Oh, say you can sing
Melora Hardin, most recognized for her portrayal of Jan Levinson on the NBC series "The Office," sang the national anthem.
Hardin, an LML Music recording artist, will star in a new TBS series, "Wedding Band," that premieres Nov. 10.
Hey, I recognize them
Jimmy Spithill, skipper of Oracle Team USA in the America's Cup, visited with the Panther Racing team on race day. JR Hildebrand, driver of the No. 4 National Guard Panther Racing car, was an honorary crew member on the wing sailed multihull during a training sail last month in San Francisco Bay.
Other celebs attending the race included PGA Tour regular Kevin Na (who celebrated his birthday with a two-seater ride with driver Mario Andretti), Anaheim Ducks goaltender Jonas Hiller, actor Lorenzo Lamas, Adam Ferrara (host of "Top Gear" on the History Channel) and Chelsie Hightower of "Dancing With the Stars" (professional partner of Helio Castroneves). Michel Jordain Jr. participated in a Q&A with fans.
Of note
London Olympic swimming gold medalist Tyler Clary was the grand marshal of the Firestone Indy Lights Auto Club Speedway Foundation 100. … A bulletin sent to teams Sept. 15 by INDYCAR said that private testing is not allowed between Sept. 16 and Oct. 1. … Auto Club Speedway president Gillian Zucker, 43, was absent from the racetrack this weekend as she's recovering from an operation last month to remove a benign brain tumor. Daytona International Speedway president Joie Chitwood was at the facility to assist the staff. … Castroneves threw the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 13 (low and outside). ... Page Mader, the retiring manager of Firestone race tire development, waved the checkered flag.


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Pretty girl snares an earl. Goes to a party semi-naked; gets papped. Ditches the earl for a duke; convicted of bigamy. Publishes her memoirs with a sensational naked picture. Familiar? Yes; but the girl, Elizabeth Chudleigh, was born in 1722.
Chudleigh is just one character tumbling out of the British Library's exhibition covering the period 1714-1830, during which Britain lost its medieval whiff and London became a modern city.
Using 200 exhibits, the library focuses on what it knows best — books — but richly tempered with artefacts, to evoke this era of irrevocable change. Britain's population trebled to 24 million; London's population exploded, and shopping (along with sex) became the middle-class obsession, in new well-lit emporiums with plate-glass windows. From Fortnum & Mason (opened 1707) to Burlington Arcade (1819), everything was on sale from teas to titfers.
At assemblies and masquerades, in theatres and fashionable shops, all classes rubbed shoulders, and it was all recorded in illustrated books, newspapers, handbills and prints, plus the first fashion plates and shopping catalogues. These tomes conjure the achievement and enjoyment of the time. Here the coffee shops to eat or pick up crumpet; here the real leather trunk of society rake Scrope Davis, who fled England for debt, leaving behind piles of bills and his pathetic kid gloves; here Fanny Burney's 1783 novel Cecilia, the pre-story for Pride and Prejudice. From Beau Brummel to Harry Styles, leap 300 years in the flick of a fan.
Until March 11, 2014 (020 7412 7332, bl.uk)
- More about:
- Art Exhibitions
- Fortnum And Mason
- Modern Art


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Conesus Inlet Wildlife Management Area
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- Location: Township of Conesus, Livingston County, on the southern end of Conesus Lake.
- Dates of Operation: Year-round
- Fee: None
- Contact: DEC Region 8 (Avon) 585-226-2466
- Maps: Conesus Inlet Wildlife Management Area Map (PDF, 1.9 MB) || Conesus Inlet Wildlife Management Area Map
- Interactive Maps: Google Earth || State Lands Interactive Mapper
Conesus Inlet Wildlife Management Area (WMA) The primary purposes of the Conesus Inlet WMA is for wildlife management, wildlife habitat management, and wildlife-dependent recreation. This WMA contains over 1,120 acres. The topography of Conesus Inlet consists of a flat valley flood plain with steep sloping hills on the east and west. Vegetation consists primarily of marsh types with a peripheral border of swamp hardwoods, brush, and open land.
Featured Activities
Hunting and Trapping
Conesus Inlet WMA is located in Wildlife Management Unit 8M. Conesus Inlet game includes waterfowl, deer, pheasants, ruffed grouse, squirrels and cottontail rabbits; while muskrat, mink, raccoon, grey and red fox provide most of the trapping opportunities. (View hunting seasons and trapping seasons)
Conesus Inlet WMA is open to fishing, please visit Dec's website for more information about fishing. Several parking lots and two scenic overlooks offer excellent access and opportunities to observe wildlife. A fisherman's access parking area at the north end of the area, on Conesus Lake, also offers car-top boat launch access to the lake.
Wildlife Viewing
A nature trail along the western portion provides viewing of wetland and upland habitats and wildlife species. The photographer and bird watcher may enjoy these species and numerous other animals such as shorebirds, amphibians, reptiles, raptors, marshbirds and songbirds. Use both the Wildlife Management Area Mammal Checklist (PDF 453 KB) and Wildlife Management Area Bird Checklist (PDF, 240 KB) as wildlife viewing guides.
Conesus Inlet WMA is bounded on the west by West Swamp Road (State Route 256), on the east by East Swamp Road, on the south by Guiltner Road, and on the north by Conesus Lake.
All Google links leave DEC website.
- Guiltner Road - Get Google Map Driving Directions
- East Swamp Road - Get Google Map Driving Directions
- Sliker Hill Road - Get Google Map Driving Directions
- Sliker Hill Road - Get Google Map Driving Directions
- West Lake Road - Get Google Map Driving Directions
- South Cove Lane - Get Google Map Driving Directions
Rules, Regulations and Outdoor Safety
Activity Rules & Regulations
- Hunting Regulations
- Trapping Regulations
- Fishing Regulations
- Public Use of Wildlife Management Areas Regulations
The following activities are not permitted in Conesus Inlet WMA:
- Unless specifically stated, using motorized vehicles, including:
- all-terrain vehicles
- snowmobiles
- motorboats
- Swimming or bathing
- Camping
- Using metal detectors, searching for or removing historic or cultural artifacts without a permit
- Damaging or removing gates, fences, signs or other property
- Overnight storage of boats
- Cutting, removing or damaging living vegetation
- Construction of permanent blinds or other structures such as tree stands
- Littering
- Storage of personal property
Outdoor Safety Tips
NOTE: Ticks are active whenever temperatures are above freezing but especially so in the late spring and early fall. Deer ticks can transmit Lyme and several other diseases. More information on deer ticks and Lyme disease can be obtained from the NYS Department of Health. (Leaves DEC Website) Also, practice Leave No Trace (Leaves DEC website) principles when recreating on state land to enjoy the outdoors responsibly; minimize impact on the natural resources and avoid conflicts.
How We Manage
Like most of the state's Wildlife Management Areas, Conesus Inlet WMA is managed by DEC's Division of Fish and Wildlife for wildlife conservation and wildlife-associated recreation (hunting, trapping, wildlife viewing/photography). Funding to maintain and manage this site is provided by the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration or "Pittman-Robertson" Act, which is acquired through excise taxes on sporting arms, ammunition and archery equipment.
In the late 1960's, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation purchased this land, subsequently initiating wildlife management programs to conserve and protect this vital wetland resource. An additional 83 acres was purchased in 1979 to provide access to Conesus Lake and to preserve critical northern pike spawning habitat. Management objectives are to maintain pike spawning and rearing habitat in the inlet and adjacent wetlands, waterfowl utilization in the marsh, and upland habitat along the edges. The inlet contains the major, if not the only, northern pike spawning grounds on Conesus Lake. Several small ponds and potholes have been created for the wildlife in addition to the development of a major impoundment marsh and other wetland enhancement projects.
In addition to the Habitat Management Plan DEC manages these lands in accordance with the management activities described in the Livingston Unit Management Plan (UMP). The Livingston Unit Management Plan was prepared by a committee of DEC Professionals at the Region 8 DEC office in 2000.
Revision of the UMP is underway. You are encouraged to review the draft UMP and provide comments on the proposed plan. You are invited to attend public information meeting on Feb 15, 2017, at the Dansville High School Cafeteria, 282 Main St. Dansville, NY 14437.
A half-hour presentation on the draft plan will begin at 6:30 pm, followed by a question and answer period. Staff will be available until 8:30 pm to accept comments. The Dansville High School cafeteria is wheelchair accessible. Please contact Linda Vera at (585) 226-5324 for any further specific accommodations by Feb 1, 2017.
It is comprised of three state forests; Canaseraga, Ossian and Sonyea State Forests, and two Wildlife Management Areas; Conesus Inlet and Rattlesnake Hill Wildlife Management Areas. In addition to management objectives, the UMP contains detailed information on natural features, recreational infrastructure, geology, natural & human history, habitats, wildlife, fisheries and much more.
If you have questions and/or comments about this UMP, please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Tourism Information for Nearby Attractions, Amenities & Activities
Numerous guide books and maps are available with information on the lands, waters, trails and other recreational facilities in this area. These can be purchased at most outdoor equipment retailers, bookstores, and on-line booksellers.
Web links below can provide information about other recreation, attractions and amenities in this area.
- Livingston County Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism (Leaves DEC website)
- Finger Lake Tourism Alliance (Leaves DEC website)


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The Office of Registration and Records offers a wide variety of educational support services and provides information regarding institutional academic policies and procedures to faculty, staff and students. Registration and Records is involved in many key aspects of a student's academic career, including registration for classes, evaluation of transfer and placement exam credit, advising support and tracking of degree progress, changes in registration and enrollment, transcript and diploma services, and commencement.
Our Mission
The Office of Registration and Records supports the educational mission of the university by leveraging resources to provide information, systems and services that promote a path to student academic success. The office applies innovative, customer-centered approaches to enrollment services, academic support and records management.
Our Vision
We envision an office that continually strives for timely and consistent service, embraces technology which supports the academic goals of the university, and adapts to an ever-changing environment.
Our Values
- Integrity
We understand that every transaction and decision made within our office has the potential to impact the academic life of a student. As such, it is our responsibility to act ethically, in accordance with federal and state laws, and published university policies and procedures in an effort to offer fairness and consistency to all students.
- Innovation
By staying informed of current issues, emerging trends, and advancements in the field of records and enrollment, we apply the latest knowledge to solve the challenges of today.
- Collaboration
In an effort to make the most of available resources and influence positive change, we partner with stakeholders who are dedicated to student success.
- Adaptability
We work strategically to solve problems and create efficiencies in a world of rapid advancements and diverse customer needs.
What We Do
- Serve students, faculty, and staff as a centralized source of accurate, complete, and current academic information relevant to the University, in general, and specific to the various colleges and their departments.
- Provide essential administrative support to academic advisory responsibilities including evaluation of transfer credit equivalencies and assistance to faculty in discharging their various student advisory duties.
- Confirm and carry out faculty committee decisions commensurate with academic performance of students regarding their deficiencies and achievements.
- Conduct undergraduate student degree audits.
- Assist with registration, orientation, and commencement ceremonies.
- Efficiently and responsively coordinate course scheduling each term as well as assign rooms for classes that meet various needs including those of disabled students and faculty.
Office Hours
- 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Fall & Spring Semesters)
- 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Summer, Winter, and Spring Breaks)
- see Academic Calendar for office closures during holidays
Contact Information
Affiliations and Partnerships
The Office of Registration and Records is organizationally located within the Division of Academic Affairs and the Office of the Provost which provides administrative leadership for all academic activities, by promoting, supporting, and sustaining excellence in teaching, research, creative activity, and service in all institutional academic units.
The Enrollment Management unit at NDSU works collaboratively with the campus to provide a seamless experience for students from pre-enrollment to post-graduation. We strive to recruit students who will thrive in NDSU's rigorous academic environment, support them in achieving their goals and prepare them for fulfilling lives and careers.
The Office of Registration and Records is a partner office with One Stop, a service center located in the Memorial Union and online at www.ndsu.edu/onestop. One Stop staff are cross-trained to assist students with many services offered by the Office of Registration and Records and can answer a wide variety of questions about registration processes and student records.
As a support office within the Office of Registration and Records, the Military and Veterans Certification area is committed to providing information and updates regarding the educational benefit and certification process to veterans/military students.


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Community steps forward after brutal downtown assault
A brutal assault during the early morning hours of Feb. 6 in downtown Brainerd left one man with significant head injuries, another man with a year-long jail sentence and a third man with a prison sentence.
The victim, Willie Navy, and his two attackers, Lucas Eastwood and Travis Campbell, had been drinking at Yesterday's Gone. According to a bar employee, Eastwood had wanted to fight Navy because Navy was black. Navy was the last person to leave the bar, and at South Eighth and Laurel streets they confronted and attacked Navy, punching him to the ground then kicking him while he was on the ground.
Navy suffered numerous head injuries during the assault. According to statements made in court, Navy's injuries included significant face trauma and fractured bones around his eye for which he received several months of treatment. The injuries caused dizziness, light-headedness, double vision, scarring to his left cornea, fluid leakage, light sensitivity, headaches and the inability for both eyes to track together.
Eastwood, 28, Backus, was charged in Crow Wing County District Court with felony first-degree assault, felony kidnapping to facilitate a felony or flight, felony third-degree assault and gross misdemeanor fourth-degree assault motivated by bias.
Campbell, 30, Pequot Lakes, was charged Tuesday with felony first-degree assault, felony third-degree assault and gross misdemeanor fourth-degree assault motivated by bias
Many in the community rallied to Navy's support, appearing at initial court hearings for Eastwood and Campbell. Businesses donated proceeds from sales and a fund was set up by a resident to help Navy offset the cost of his medical treatment.
In September Eastwood pleaded guilty to felony first-degree assault and in October he was sentenced to 103 months in prison.
Campbell also had pleaded guilty to felony first-degree assault in September, but a judge rejected his plea after Navy's attorney objected to a statement Campbell made as part of the plea agreement. Campbell jury trial is now set for Jan. 9.
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Bellville Times
Holtz Ruby Jean Willrodt Holtz was born Feb. 21, 1930 in Bellville. The daughter of William and Birdie Krueger Willrodt, she grew up and attended school in Bellville, graduating from Bellville High School in 1947. In 1951, she received her Accounting Degree from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. On Aug. 18, 1956, Ruby was united in marriage with A.L. "Al" Holtz in Bellville. They made their home in Houston until November 1974 when they moved to Bellville. Ruby was employed as an accountant for Exxon for 31 years. Since 1982, she has owned and operated Willrodt's Gift Shop. Miss Ruby always enjoyed the opportunity to visit with customers and friends that came in to the shop as she helped them select the perfect gift. She was a member of the Bellville Hospital Ladies' Auxiliary and the Bluebonnet Society. She loved her flowers and her plants, and took great pride in keeping her home spotless. Ruby passed away Saturday, June 4, 2005 in Bellville at the age of 75. She is survived by her husband of more than 48 years Al Holtz of Bellville; aunt Lucille Tefs, also of Bellville; cousins Cherry Briles and her husband, Joe, Holly Keiser and her husband, John, Marjorie Davis, Carol Pfeffer and her husband, Milton, Gloria Pfeffer and her husband, Wilford, Jewel Fontenot, Lois Palla and her husband, Louis, Shannon Briles, Cody Briles and Carson Briles; and many other dear friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Ray Willrodt. Visitation was held Monday, June 6, 2005 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Schmidt Funeral Home in Bellville. Funeral Service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at the Bellville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Wayne Middleton officiating. Interment followed in the Oak Knoll Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Briles, John Keiser, Craig Davis, Glenn Brandt, Louis Palla and William Krueger. Honorary pallbearers were Cody, Carson and Shannon Briles. In lieu of usual remembrances, friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the Bellville General Hospital Foundation, P.0. Box 977, Bellville. TX 77418. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home in Bellville.
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In a statement, Matt said, "It's truly an honor to take delivery of the first Honda Fit EV and participate in the advancement of all-electric vehicles in the real world," but he didn't mention the fact that Honda's "real-world" EV push is, in this case at least, available for a limited time only, and in limited areas. Leases start in California and Oregon now and will expand to the East Coast early next year.
The EPA rated the Fit EV at 118 MPGe and gives it an official range of 82 miles. The car's highly efficient energy consumption is 29 kWh per 100 miles. Read our First Drive review of the Fit EV here.
The EPA-rated 118 MPGe Fit EV is now available for lease in select California and Oregon markets
07/20/2012 - WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., delivered the first all-electric 2013 Honda Fit EV to a couple in Southern California, the company announced today. The 2013 Honda Fit EV is the latest in Honda's diverse and expansive portfolio of alternative-fuel vehicles, earning a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mile-per-gallon-equivalency rating of 118 MPGe1, and an unprecedented low consumption rating of just 29 kilowatt hours (kWh) per 100 miles.
Ventura County, Calif., residents, Matt and Becky Walton, took delivery of their Honda Fit EV at the Woodland Hills Honda dealership located north of Los Angeles. The couple was the very first registrant to sign up to lease the Fit EV at www.FitEV.Honda.com and plan to use their vehicle as a daily commuter car. Matt and Becky Walton have a long history of owning Honda vehicles, beginning with a Honda N600 sedan and a Honda Z600 coupe in the 1970s and now a Honda Odyssey which will be used as a secondary car.
"It's truly an honor to take delivery of the first Honda Fit EV and participate in the advancement of all-electric vehicles in the real world," said Mr. Walton. "The Honda Fit EV is not only a sustainable and energy efficient transportation option with the highest fuel-efficiency rating of any EV, but it has the added bonus of being fun-to-drive and can fully recharge from empty in less than three hours."
Addressing a critical step in advancing electric vehicles in the real world, American Honda initially will certify Honda dealers in select California and Oregon markets as Fit EV dealers to provide an excellent customer experience for Fit EV customers' sales and service needs.
The Fit EV will be available for lease-only in key markets starting in California and Oregon, after which availability will expand to East Coast markets in early 2013. The Fit EV's lease price of $389 per month2 over a three-year term computes to a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $36,625.
Customers interested in leasing or learning more about the Fit EV are encouraged to sign up at www.FitEV.Honda.com.
1132/105/118 city/highway/combined miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe) rating; 82 mile combined (city/highway) driving range rating (adjusted). Ratings determined by U.S. EPA. Your MPGe and range will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery age/condition, and other factors. For additional information about EPA ratings, visit http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/label/learn-more-electric-label.shtml.
2Subject to limited availability through October 2014 in designated market regions on approved credit through American Honda Finance Corp. Closed end lease for 2013 Honda Fit EV for well-qualified lessees meeting specific use and operation requirements. Not all applicants will qualify. No purchase option at lease end. MSRP $37,415 (includes destination). Excludes tax, title, license, registration, options and insurance. Zero capitalized cost reduction. Total monthly payments $14,004.00. Lessee responsible for non-routine maintenance, excessive wear/tear and up to $0.20/mi. over 12,000 mi./yr. Lease includes collision coverage, routine maintenance, roadside assistance and navigation system updates


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We accept all Cigna plans. Cigna approves through our practice the laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, laparoscopic gastric band (Lap-band® or REALIZE® band), laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and revision procedures for the treatment of complications, side-effects or inadequate weight loss of a previous weight loss surgery. Cigna covers all preoperative office visits and preoperative testing, as well as all postoperative office visits. Based on our agreement with Cigna, there will be no co-pays for physician visits during the first three months after your surgery.
Cigna requires a 6-month diet (a total of seven visits within six consecutive months during the last two years) which has to be supervised by a Registered Dietitian (RD), or a physician before approval of weight loss surgery. There is $35 co-pay for each visit.
We recommend that you should make your first appointment with our RD, Judy Carty (tel: 860-714-6591) early on during this process so you won't delay the approval of your surgery by Cigna. Cigna will not approve your surgery if documentation for a 6-month medically supervised diet is not provided. Pre-authorization by Cigna is required before your surgery is performed. Pre-authorization is the last step before your surgery and it takes place once you have completed all required pre-operative testing.


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Ray has managed to turn her passion for travel into a pretty cool gig -- she's the global brand ambassador for Insight Vacations, which has numerous high-end properties in India and elsewhere -- and that's not by accident. Born and raised in Toronto, she has wanted to explore the world for as long as she can remember.
The youngest contestant from season three of Top Chef Canada, Rory has a passion for butchery and charcuterie (and loves nothing more than to escape from the city to hunt, fish and forage for Canadian delicacies). Currently Rory wows the patrons of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club and this month he is curating the January edition of the Chef's Box.