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In 2010, spas began to become seen as revenue generators that could contribute to anything between two and five per cent of a hotel's revenue. In 2011, with the previous year's observations firmly in place, hotels started to seriously tap the spa segment by introducing spa, making spas the focus of weekend deals, adding new therapies and targeting new segments. With the new, more precise measure of a spa's revenue RevPATH (revenue per available treatment hour), spa managers were given a whole host of new key result areas.
The industry is said to have grown by 25 to 30 per cent between 2010 and 2011. But with growth has come the type of challenges that any budding success story has, such as a lack of trained personnel, staff attrition affecting uniformity of treatments, a need for grading to differentiate various categories of spa, high competition and low business periods. Together, this has resulted in a lack of confidence among investors. And now, as 2012 approaches, spa managers have devised what they think are the right measures for tackling these obstacles.
Spa power
A lack of trained talent and consistency in therapies is the biggest challenge, although many spas are dealing with this by offering training to staff upon joining. This cookie-cutter approach ensures that the recipe for treatment is consistent and remains affected by high turnover. "All massage movements should be exactly the same for all our therapists so that if one therapist is absent from work we do not lose a client," says Zehra Merchant, owner of Bambooo Tree All Day Spaa, a standalone facility in Mumbai.
To ensure consistency, training is centralised in spa chains. Corporate-level trainers are seen as the best solution.
Spas are now increasingly competitive. Like other hotel services, each brand has devised its own audit process as audits are seen as the best way to maintain standards. "Mandara Spa has an external auditor visit us once a year, and refresher training is conducted once we have been assessed," says Jayanti Gomes, spa manager at the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Alibaug.
Manish Patwardhan, founder and CEO of Spa Consultants and president of Indian Spa and Wellness Association (ISWA) suggests that spas "opt for distinct audits for components such as facilities, inventory, services, and training to maximise efficiency."
The airline formula
Spas are following the airline formula of increasing revenue efficiency by making every seat count. The first step in tackling low business periods is to analyse which periods yield low results. "I have broken down how our spa is to perform by the week, by the day and also by the hour. Looking at use is important if you want your spa to deliver," says Stefan Radstorm, general manager at the newly opened Grand Hyatt Goa.
New segments
Spas have already begun targeting new segments to fill in low periods during the week. Some have targeted teens while others are reaching out to niches, or specific issues that are common within their target market. For example, The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace offers massages that are said to alleviate jet lag. The newly opened mid-market Spree Hotel in Pune offers hand and neck massages to alleviate aches and pains associated with keyboards and heavy computer use.
Bambooo Tree All Day Spaa offers different categories of massages to women that promise to ease PMS woes and pregnancy swelling, aches and pains. The Radisson Blu New Delhi Paschim Vihar offers teen facials.
The right fit
Patwardhan says that customisation would go a long way in obtaining loyal niche markets. Another segment that is finding its way into spas is men, which was previously a smaller segment compared to women. Having targeted treatments — and also naming them appropriately — helps. For instance, The Westin offers a "Men's facial re-hydrator", which promises to soothe razor burn.
Interestingly, it is not just the right treatments but also the right duration that will result in increased demand, and consequently revenue. A survey by the industry's trade group in the United States, the International Spa Association showed that 86 per cent of its member spas were offering more 30-minute options than the traditional 60-minute or 90-minute services. This is especially the case with city spas or ones that occupy business hotels since most local clients are likely to be strapped for time and will prefer "instant rejuvenation".
Spas in the spotlight
Hotels spas are evolving from being no more than a facility to an integral part of the experience. "We meet guests, speak to them about the spa and give them guided tours. We also offer seasonal promotions to sell the spa," says Gomes.
Similarly, The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace organises what it calls a "holistic engagement session with the spa manager". This lets them show guests more of their spa.
Hoteliers are also exploring spas as brands they can transport. Ista Hyderabad has started offsite and onsite yoga wellness sessions at corporate houses, which also gave them access to the corporate market within the companies they are servicing.
In-room massages are also a part of this thought-process and although many spa managers say that the ambience and facilities of a spa make the experience complete, the concept is catching on.
"In the coming months, we will focus more on in-room spa treatments for the guest's comfort," says Shalin Jose, spa manager at The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace. So far, their Balinese, Swedish and signature massages are on offer for in-room treatments.
The coming months are also likely to see many hotels push spa memberships as owners and management taste their potential and will want to see continued results. "One of the ways to increase spa revenue is definitely by selling membership. In Goa, holidaymakers are only here for two to three months. But the hotel is surrounded by villas where memberships may work," says Radstorm.
Especially for resorts, marketing one's destination spa potential is likely to catch on in 2012. "We are working on converting our facility into a destination spa. It is a big step but our team is putting in endless hours of planning so the execution is right," Gomes says.
Radstorm says that pushing hotel spas in leisure destinations can give the destination itself a whole new tourism component. "Our ambition is to market Goa as a spa destination," he says.
Like Westin's Heavenly Spa, which is a brand in itself, the facility at the Grand Hyatt Goa, the Shaman Spa, is to launch separately and have its own identity and branding. Radstorm says that this helps build a following for the spa. Branding is the way that most high-end spas are opting to separate themselves from the rest.
The way ahead
Patwardhan says that spas can employ even more measures to take the industry ahead. "Spas can integrate wellness and holistic treatments, and more communication within the industry will allow learning. We also need to create basic standards for education and quality," he says. ISWA has been holding seminars to promote such practices among its members and is also lobbying for some classification criteria to be implemented.
Merchant says that governance is also key to helping spas grow from nascent to thriving. "Guidelines should be enforced as to the opening of spas," she says.


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U.S. Ambassador Heather Hodges left Ecuador on Tuesday under an expulsion order issued by the government last week in reaction to a leaked diplomatic report in which she criticized corruption among police leaders.
The U.S. Embassy's spokeswoman, Martha Youth, confirmed the departure to The Associated Press.
Youth said the embassy was holding discussions with the foreign ministry over who would be in charge of the embassy in the absence of an ambassador. She said she could not identify that person until Ecuador approved.
Ecuador said last Tuesday that Hodges must leave after WikiLeaks released a cable in which the envoy claimed the then police chief, Gen. Jaime Hurtado, was involved in acts of corruption that were known by President Rafael Correa.
Two days later, the U.S. government responded by ordering the expulsion of Ecuador's ambassador in Washington, Luis Gallegos. He has not yet left the U.S.

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Hindupur MLA Balakrishna has stated that Lepakshi festival will be conducted on 27 th and 28 th of February and said that they would utilise this event to develop tourism in Anantapur District. Balakrishna further added that an appeal will be made to recognise Lepakshi as a world heritage site. Balakrishna said that many officials and departments would be involved in this event.


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SANYA, China — After a much-protested journey, the Olympic torch reached this southern Chinese seaside resort Saturday night, beginning what organizers and Chinese citizens promised would be a trouble-free national tour.
The protests and last-minute route changes that haunted the torch along its international relay were expected to be over. Instead, locals talked excitedly about welcoming the Olympic flame.
"Even if no police were here, we would protect the torch with our bodies!" said an 18-year-old vendor who gave his family name as Zhao. He was selling Chinese flags near the stage where the torch was to be lit this morning.
Actor Jackie Chan and basketball star Yi Jianlian were to be among the 208 people carrying the torch today on roads lined with palm trees along the South China Sea.
Criticism of China's human rights record has turned the torch relay into one of the most contentious in recent history. Protests dogged stops in Greece, Paris, London and San Francisco.
The torch's three-month run across mainland China is likely to be less troubled than elsewhere, although disruptions could occur during the relay in Tibet or the western region of Xinjiang.
Its Saturday leg in Macao went smoothly, but the relay Friday in Hong Kong was disrupted by Chinese shouting down supporters of Tibetan independence. Both Macao and Hong Kong are a part of China with special administrative status under China's "one country, two systems" plan.
Columns of police in sportswear jogged beside the torchbearers in Macao. The crowd seemed intent on celebrating China, sometimes more so than the Olympics, chanting, "Go, China!"


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The U.S. trade organization representing the unmanned systems industry stepped up pressure on the FAA to select six test ranges for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) as required by the FAA reauthorization act signed into law in February. The designation of test sites has been held up over the issue of privacy arising from the surveillance capabilities of UAS. "We request the FAA to immediately announce its UAS test site selection process in order to move UAS integration forward without further delay," the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) states in a release issued on November 28.
The reauthorization legislation directed the FAA to establish a UAS pilot program at the ranges within six months of its enactment, or by August 12. The agency initiated the effort in March with a request for comments that attracted 226 responses, but it has yet to name the test sites.
In a September letter to the AUVSI, and more recently in a letter to the House Unmanned Systems Caucus, FAA acting administrator Michael Huerta cited the issue of privacy for delaying the site selection process.
"Our target was to have the six test sites named by the end of 2012," Huerta stated in a November 1 letter to the House caucus. "However, increasing the use of UAS in our airspace also raises privacy issues, and these issues will need to be addressed as unmanned aircraft are safely integrated. We are working to move forward with the proposals for the six test sites as we evaluate options with our interagency partners to appropriately address privacy concerns regarding the expanded use of UAS."
In a joint statement this week, AUVSI Chairman Peter Bale and president and CEO Michael Toscano argue that safety should be the FAA's primary concern in evaluating test sites. "As an industry, we support a continued, civil dialogue on privacy, but any such conversations should take place concurrent with the (UAS) integration," they said. "The selection process for the six test sites is a separate issue and should be treated as such. Meanwhile, the FAA should adhere to its mission and do what it does best—focus on the safety of the U.S. airspace—while other, more appropriate institutions consider privacy issues."
Also being awaited from the FAA is a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would govern the operation of small UAS weighing up to about 55 pounds in unrestricted airspace. The agency had indicated before that it would publish the NPRM by the end of 2011.


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Effect of Neurokinin-1 Receptor (NK1R) Antagonism on Pruritus in Patients With Sezary Syndrome
This study has been terminated.
(Difficulty recruiting.)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Nancy J. Brown, Vanderbilt University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: June 19, 2012
Last updated: March 30, 2017
Last verified: March 2017
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The purpose of this randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study is to test the hypothesis that administration of aprepitant will decrease the severity of pruritus in patients with Sèzary Syndrome.
|Sezary Syndrome Pruritus
|Drug: Aprepitant Drug: Placebo
|Phase 4
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Effect of Neurokinin-1 Receptor (NK1R) Antagonism on Pruritus in Patients With Sezary Syndrome
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics: Sézary syndrome
MedlinePlus related topics: Itching
Drug Information available for: AprepitantU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Nancy J. Brown, Vanderbilt University:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Severity of Pruritus [ Time Frame: one week ]The primary endpoint is the severity of pruritus as measured on the visual analogue scale. A score of 100 indicated the worst pruritus imaginable, while 0 indicated no pruritus.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Quality of Life [ Time Frame: one week ]
The secondary endpoint is the quality of life as measured on the Dermatology Quality of Life Index (DLQI).
For a series of 10 questions the responses are scored: Very much, scored 3; A lot, scored 2; A little, scored 1; Not at all, scored 0; Not relevant, scored 0; and Question unanswered, scored 0. The scores are summed and the larger the score the greater the effect of the dermatological disease impact on quality of life.
Maximum response for all ten questions 30, minimum 0.
|Study Start Date:
|February 2012
|Study Completion Date:
|July 2016
|Primary Completion Date:
|July 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: Aprepitant
Aprepitant will be given orally in a dose of 125mg on day 1 and 80mg daily on each subsequent day for a total of 7 days.
Drug: Aprepitant
Aprepitant will be given orally in a dose of 125mg on day 1 and 80mg daily on each subsequent day for a total of 7 days.
Other Name: Emend
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Matching placebo will be given in place of aprepitant
Drug: Placebo
Placebo will be given orally for a total of 7 days.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 80 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Known Sezary Syndrome
- Pruritus uncontrolled by conventional treatment. Baseline visual analogue scale > 4.
- Age 18 through 80 years of age.
- Stable medication regimens for both Sezary Syndrome and pruritus for 3 months prior to study participation.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Known hepatic impairment (defined as liver function tests >3 times the upper limit of normal).
- Pregnancy (all women of child-bearing potential will undergo urine beta-hcg testing).
- Concurrent use of pimozide, terfenadine, astemizole, or cisapride.
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01625455
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01625455
|United States, Tennessee
|Vanderbilt University Medical Center
|Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37235
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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|Nancy J Brown, MD
|Vanderbilt University
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Bernengo MG, Novelli M, Quaglino P, Lisa F, De Matteis A, Savoia P, Cappello N, Fierro MT. The relevance of the CD4+ CD26- subset in the identification of circulating Sézary cells. Br J Dermatol. 2001 Jan;144(1):125-35.
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Olsen E, Vonderheid E, Pimpinelli N, Willemze R, Kim Y, Knobler R, Zackheim H, Duvic M, Estrach T, Lamberg S, Wood G, Dummer R, Ranki A, Burg G, Heald P, Pittelkow M, Bernengo MG, Sterry W, Laroche L, Trautinger F, Whittaker S; ISCL/EORTC. Revisions to the staging and classification of mycosis fungoides and Sezary syndrome: a proposal of the International Society for Cutaneous Lymphomas (ISCL) and the cutaneous lymphoma task force of the European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC). Blood. 2007 Sep 15;110(6):1713-22. Epub 2007 May 31. Review. Erratum in: Blood. 2008 May 1;111(9):4830.
|Responsible Party:
|Nancy J. Brown, Chair and Physician-in-chief, Department of Medicine, Hugh Jackson Morgan Professor Medicine and Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01625455 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|June 19, 2012
|Results First Received:
|November 30, 2016
|Last Updated:
|March 30, 2017
Keywords provided by Nancy J. Brown, Vanderbilt University:
Sezary Syndrome
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Sezary Syndrome
Pathologic Processes
Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous
Lymphoma, T-Cell
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Lymphatic Diseases
Immunoproliferative Disorders
Immune System Diseases
Skin Diseases
Skin Manifestations
Signs and Symptoms
Neurokinin A
Substance P
Autonomic Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Gastrointestinal Agents
Neurokinin-1 Receptor Antagonists
Neurotransmitter Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
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BEIRUT, Lebanon — The United Nations' top human rights official assailed the Syrian government Friday for a campaign of "ruthless repression and killings" and called for the international community to take steps to prevent the Middle Eastern nation from plunging into civil war.
A statement issued in Geneva by Navi Pillay, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, essentially backed claims by antigovernment activists who say Syrian authorities have routinely attacked protesters without provocation. In contrast, the administration of President Bashar Assad has blamed the violence on terrorists armed from abroad seeking to overthrow the government.
The comments by Pillay, a South African judge, appeared to be the toughest to date from the United Nations, where a resolution condemning Syria's response to more than six months of protests failed to pass the Security Council this month.
The Assad government faces a hardening of attitudes against it on many fronts. European countries and the United States have imposed economic sanctions. Turkey, Syria's longtime ally, has harshly criticized Assad's handling of the unrest and is also planning to impose economic penalties against its neighbor.
The death toll in Syria since antigovernment protests erupted in March exceeds 3,000, including at least 187 children, Pillay said. More than 100 people have died in the past 10 days, he said.
Antigovernment activists said at least 12 people were killed Friday in attacks by security forces at various sites in Syria. There was no immediate response from the government.


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This is more makeup than costume. It's a better and variation of our "Dark Elves", I really didn't like the purple. It;s also a more accurate representation of the "Dunmer" (Dark) elves of Morrowind. The costumes we wear with the makeup change, so you will see multiple costumes with the same makeup. We try to wear the same costumes that we actually made for our Original Dark Elves the most. The makeup usually stays the same and you will see a difference in "war paint/tattoos" in several shots because they we're done better the second night of LOJ. Contacts, Ears ( by Monsterous Creations) and Fangs (by Psykic Fangs) we're added to achieve a more realistic effect.
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If you enjoy history of the West, mining towns of the 49ers and the wild country that surrounded them, then this off-road adventure is for you. We headed into the hills outside of Bridgeport, Calif., in search of one of Americas best preserved mining townsBodie, CA.
In 1859, E.S. Black Taylor and Watterman S. Bill Bodey first discovered gold in these hills. The Bodey Mining District was formed in 1860 and in less than 10 years produced $21 million in gold. During this time, the name of Bodey was changed to Bodie. No one really knows why it was done.
Bodie was a rough place to live and work. Lawless men flocked to this wild town and built the reputation for the Bad Man from Bodie. At its peak, Bodie had 60 saloons, a miners union hall, a school and even a firehouse. The saloons kept three churches and morgue busy.
By 1881, the mines in the Bodie Hills were depleted, and by 1886 the population had dwindled to about 1500. Harsh winters and fires in 1892 and 1932 destroyed a great deal of the buildings in town. Around the early 1960s, an effort to protect the remaining structures became a priority for the region. Today Bodie is a Historic State Park and also holds the prestigious title of being the official gold rush town of California.
Spending some time walking the streets of Bodie gives a glimpse into the Wild West and how life might have been. Many of the homes still have furniture and belongings left behind. A general store and merchant shops on Main Street continue to warehouse inventory that was left behind after the last people left Bodie.
In the backdrop of town is a massive building in which the Standard Stamp Mill firmly holds its place. A limited number of walk-through tours of the mill are available. Make sure to call ahead or check the Bodie Ghost Town website for event details http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=509.
Up in the distance, above the Standard Stamp Mill are remnants of the Bodie-Benton narrow gauge railroad. Although the train never actually made it into Benton, its role in Bodies history is great. The Bodie-Benton railroad would carry lumber from nearby Mono City to help build the booming town and its mineshafts.
With the price of gold hitting an all-time high in recent months, regained interest in the Bodie hills for gold exploration has become a hot topic in Mono County. Here is an article written in the Wall Street Journal discussing the topic.
Gold Fever Stirs Ghost Town
There are several ways to get into Bodie, CA. The most popular is the entrance on HWY 395, between the towns of Bridgeport and Lee Vining. The entrance to Bodie Historic State Park is well marked by signs. Turn east on State Route 270, and drive 12 miles through rolling hills. About 10 miles of the road are now paved, with the last two miles being dirt.
Some great guides and maps we recommend:
Motor Touring in the Eastern Sierra Free guide put out by County of Mono
Sierra Nevada Byways by Tony Huegel Wilderness Press
Inyo-Mono SUV Trails by Roger Mitchell Track & Trail Publication
Both of these guidebooks can be viewed electronically on http://www.trails.com/
MAP: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
GHOST TOWN LOOP Backwards
For the more adventurous types, several dirt routes exist into the Bodie Hills. Many years ago the neighboring areas of Mono, Benton and Bridgeport supplied Bodie with wood, lumber, liquor, food and other necessities. These wagon dirt roads still exist and are great for 4x4 vehicles.
An interesting northern route, known as the Ghost Town Loop, is our favorite. It makes its way from the Nevada border, just northeast of Bridgeport, CA, on State Route 182. Taking this route passes beautiful rolling hills, streams and the neighboring mining camps of Chemung and Masonic.
Since we were running short on time, we decided to do the Ghost Town Loop backwards. We headed into Bodie first and then continued north through Masonic and ended in Bridgeport, CA.
From Bodie, take Bodie-Masonic road #169 up Geiger Grade.
For the most part, the dirt road can be done in 2WD, but there are seasonal streams with possible mud pits nearby that will require 4WD.
Masonic is another mining town that existed during the same time Bodie was booming. It was settled by Masons, hence the name Masonic. It is said that Masonic was a much more peaceful mining camp than the rowdy neighboring town of Bodie.
From the top of Masonic Mountain, take the dirt road on the west side down to Masonic Road #046 where Upper and Lower Masonic once stood. Hang a left to head toward Bridgeport, CA.
Further down the road, the Chemung Mine still has structures standing, including a stamp mill. The structures are in natural state of decay, so be careful when looking around.
Continue on Masonic Road #046, which leads to State Route 182. Take a left onto S.R. 182 and head five miles south into the county seat of Mono--Bridgeport, CA.
The Ghost Town Loop can be done in either direction. It doesnt matter which way you go, just make sure that you have plenty of fuel for the 43-mile trip. If youre planning on stopping at Bodie, you need to do it during open hours. The Park Rangers get pretty cranky if youre there during non-public hours.
Makes one wonder what kind of shenanigans the Bad Man of Bodie is up to these days.
All joking aside, throw this off-road adventure in your bucket list; its worth the four-wheel drive.
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P.O. Box 515
Bridgeport, CA 93517
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Investors on Wall Street will be keeping a close eye on Washington this week, with the Supreme Court set to hear three days of arguments on the controversial healthcare legislation that has been the topic of intense debate for the last two years. As is often the case, the decisions made in our nation's capital could have a significant impact on stock markets in coming sessions -- and, in this case, that will especially apply to healthcare stocks that could see their operations affected directly by the outcome.
A decision in the case won't come for several months. However, many analysts expect that, by the end of the arguments this week, there should be a pretty good indication of which way the justices are leaning. That, in turn, could give a much clearer picture of what the future holds for various segments of the healthcare industry.
If the Supreme Court upholds the law -- or, at least, upholds most of it -- healthcare stocks could generally get a bit of a boost. A reduction in the number of uninsured would be a positive for the industry, as would an expansion of certain parts of Medicaid. The nuances of the proposed legislation are numerous and complex, so the range of possible outcomes is quite broad. But there are a couple of more targeted ETFs that figure to react to any news out of Washington this week.
iShares Dow Jones U.S. Health Care Providers Index Fund (IHF): If the new law is put into effect, the increase in Americans covered under insurance, could mean big healthcare providers benefiting quite a bit. That would reduce the number of non-paying customers at hospitals, which can be a significant burden on profitability. IHF includes about 45 healthcare-provider stocks, with allocations to hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and rehab centers.
SPDR S&P Health Care Services ETF (XHS): This ETF spreads holdings across the healthcare sector, with weights to healthcare-services stocks, managed healthcare firms and healthcare facilities and distributors. The general sentiment is that these stocks could benefit from the law being upheld, though managed healthcare firms could be better off if certain portions of the bill are struck down.
I'm bullish on all of these funds this week, based on the premise that the elimination of uncertainty -- even if not all the developments are positive -- will push up prices. The healthcare overhaul has been a dark cloud hanging over this corner of the market for the past two years. Investors have been uncertain of what impact, if any, that the various outcomes could have on this corner of the market. That cloud might not lift entirely when the justices finish hearing arguments this week, but it should clear up quite a bit in the next 48 hours. As the health care equation begins to clear up, look for these ETFs to gain some momentum and begin closing the gap on the broader market.


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LOS ANGELES (Nov. 20)
The United Nations General Assembly resolution equating Zionism with racism was denounced by the executive board of the United Farm Workers of America, AFL-CIO, as an "affront to the Jewish people who have been history's primary victims of racism," the Board of Rabbis of Southern California reported yesterday.
Cesar Chavez, president of the union, disclosed the union's stand in a Nov, 17 letter from the union's headquarters at La Paz, Calif, to Rabbi Sidney J, Jacobs, chairman of the social action committee of the rabbinical board.
The union's executive board said that the farm workers "are proud to stand with our Jewish brothers and sisters in America in affirming Israel's right to live in peace with her neighbors." The board described the farm workers as "an embattled minority who have suffered the humiliation and degradation of racial and economic discrimination in this country," and "know first hand the ravages brought by intolerance and prejudice."
The board added that the Assembly resolution would "encourage the latent anti-Semitism that has been a blot on world history and which continues to stain the conscience of mankind." The UFW statement affirmed the union's view that "a national home for the Jewish people is a natural and legitimate aspiration of one of history's most oppressed minorities,"


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Idaho governor: Eliminate personal property tax
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter aims to eliminate Idaho's $141 million personal property tax, and then reimburse local governments with state funding as well as cash they'd raise themselves through new taxes.
Otter outlined his intentions during Monday's State of the State speech, where he unveiled a $2.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2014, about 3 percent more than the current year.
And while Otter supports a state-designed health insurance exchange, he refused to endorse another change associated with President Barack Obama's 2010 health care overhaul - expanding Medicaid coverage to more low-income people.
To kick-start personal property tax repeal, the Republican governor set aside $20 million to pay cities, counties and school districts for the money they'd lose. Otter suggests giving local governments more flexibility to raise their sales taxes, to help make up the rest.
"That isn't necessarily about using state revenues to make counties 'whole,'" Otter said of the state's financial commitment, according to an advance copy of his speech. "In fact, my preference is granting local-option taxing authority that enables county voters to decide for themselves how to address their most-pressing needs."
In 2008, cities including Boise failed to win additional power like this to take taxation proposals to voters, to help them pay for infrastructure including public transportation. Now, however, Otter hopes a marriage with personal property tax relief will help it succeed this year.
Otter's seventh State of the State address since taking office in 2007 was an opportunity for him to outline not only his budget, which he says is conservative because it grows less quickly than the state's overall anticipated revenue, it was also a chance to inform lawmakers and the public what's important to his administration over the next three months when the Legislature meets in Boise.
Lawmakers convened the 2013 session on Monday.
Otter asked lawmakers to increase state funding of public schools by 2 percent, to about $1.28 billion, or $63 million more than the current year. He did not propose pay raises for teachers and most state workers.
The governor acknowledged Monday that he and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna made mistakes in pushing through the "Students Come First" public education overhaul in 2011 without more public support, a problem that led to voter's rejection of the plan on Nov. 6.
He reiterated hopes a panel he's assembled comes up with new proposals by the 2014.
"I'm convinced that acting too quickly or without due deliberation will generate needless distraction," he said.
Aides for the governor did say he hopes lawmakers can at least agree during the current session to direct some of roughly $37 million in funding left in limbo by the education referendums' failure to address less-controversial aspects, including expanded math and science education and paying for students to earn college credits while in high school.
Otter's budget socks away $35 million in rainy day accounts, in case of an economic downturn.
In addition, Otter is asking lawmakers to expand a 2-year-old hiring tax break for employees - his "Hire One" Act, from 2011 - that would sweeten the pot for employers who hire veterans returning from tours in Afghanistan or Iraq, costing up to $11 million annually in the near-term.
The two-term governor also promised quick legislation for Idaho to begin crafting its own insurance exchange, envisioned by Obama's health care law as a federally-subsidized online marketplace for individuals and businesses to compare and shop for insurance coverage. Lawmakers must still approve the bill, something hardly guaranteed in Idaho's conservative Legislature.
He's avoiding another, related fight, however, by not endorsing the expansion of Idaho's Medicaid coverage to include more than 100,000 additional low-income residents whose bills would largely be paid for with funding from Washington, D.C.
That's despite a recommendation in November - from Otter's own, hand-picked panel - that rejecting such an expansion could cost Idaho $284 million by 2024.
Instead, Otter plans to study revamping Idaho's federal-state funded health care system for the poor. Meanwhile, he'll continue funding an existing insurance fund for indigent people, costing Idaho about $40 million for the coming year.
"We have time to do this right," he said, on what he calls a "broken" Medicaid program. "I hope to return in 2014 with specific proposals."


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CHICAGO - For Nebraska to have any chance at putting together a miraculous run through the Big Ten Tournament and get a shot a post-season bid, it would have to find a way to knock off one of the conference's hotter teams in Purdue in the first round to do it.
The Huskers took that first step Thursday night.
In a game that came down to Boilermaker guard Terone Johnson missing two potentially game-tying shots in the lane in the final seconds, No. 10-seed Nebraska was able to hang on and pull out the first upset of the tournament over No. 7 Purdue in Chicago, 57-55.
After leading by as much as 11 points in the second half, the Huskers watched the Boilermakers steadily chip away and pull it to within one on a 3-pointer by D.J. Byrd at 54-53 with 39 seconds remaining. Nebraska would then miss four of its final seven free throw attempts in the last minute to give the Boilermakers a chance to tie or win with 12 seconds to go.
Both shots came up empty, though, and junior guard Ray Gallegos hauled in the final rebound just before the buzzer sounded to seal up a victory few outside the NU locker room thought possible.
"It was a good win for Nebraska," head coach Tim Miles said. "It was a good program win. I thought these guys really committed to our defensive game plan like they have all year. It wasn't a textbook finish, again, but we'll take it."
Freshman Shavon Shields set the tone from the first minute of the game, as he kicked things off by scoring the Huskers' first seven points of the night. Nebraska rode him to go into halftime with a 30-28 advantage. The Huskers shot 52 percent from the field as a team, led by Shields, who scored 15 of his game-high 19 points on 6-of-7 shooting in the first half.
"I was just creating in the offense, and my teammates were screening and finding me and things like that," Shields said. "So if it wasn't for them screening, getting me open and playing as a team, I wouldn't have had 19 points."
The Huskers led from the nine-minute mark in the first half on into halftime and then exploded with an 11-0 run to start the second half. Their lead eventually grew to as much as 41-30 after a bucket by senior forward Brandon Ubel 16 minutes remaining in the game, and for a brief moment it looked like they might cruise to a victory.
Those thoughts quickly vanished after Purdue rebounded from a 6:30 scoring drought with an 8-0 run that made it a 48-47 game after a 3 by Byrd with 4:11 to play. Nebraska answered with a 6-2 spurt over the next two minutes that kept the Boilermakers at bay, but another big 3 by Byrd got it back to 54-53 with 39.1 left on the clock.
Gallegos was sent to the line on NU's next possession but missed the second of two free throws with the Huskers up just two with 33 seconds left. While Shields cooled off significantly with his scoring in the second half, he came up with a huge offensive rebound off Gallegos' miss and kicked the ball out to run another four seconds off before Ubel got fouled and sent to the line.
Once again, though, the Huskers couldn't capitalize at the charity stripe, as Ubel missed the first but made the second attempt to make it 56-53 with 29 seconds left. Byrd then rebounded and put back a missed 3-pointer by Anthony Johnson to cut it one with 12 seconds to go, and Gallegos was fouled to sent to the line again.
Gallegos missed the first but made his second attempt, leaving Purdue with a chance to tie or win on the final possession.
"That's just hard to replicate in practice," Miles said on the late free throw issues. "That's part of learning how to win. Free throws are mental toughness. It's like golf skill. It's something that you have to stand up there and do. It's mental. Usually technically, by the time you're junior or senior in college, you know what you're doing. So it's just one of those positions where we have to continue to get better at."
Terone Johnson drove and missed a mid-range jumper, then got his own rebound and threw up a tough shot in traffic that was off the mark. Gallegos finally grabbed the rebound, and that put a stamp on Nebraska's first ever Big Ten Tournament victory.
"We were trying to survive," Miles said of NU's defensive strategy on the final possession. "That's just the truth."
Ubel finished with 16 points and a game-high eight rebounds, while Gallegos followed with nine points. Byrd led Purdue with 15 points, while A.J. Hammons had 11 and Ronnie Johnson added 10.
With the win, Nebraska moves on to Friday's second round game to face No. 2-seed Ohio State, which defeated the Huskers 70-44 in Columbus and then 63-56 in Lincoln. While the odds will undoubtedly be stacked against NU even more so against the Buckeyes, the team is using its seven-point loss at home back on Feb. 2 as motivation.
In that game, the Huskers turned a 15-point deficit in the second half into their closest final margin against OSU since joining the Big Ten last year. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m. CT and will be televised the Big Ten Network.
"I think you stole my post-game talk, because that's exactly what we told them," Miles said when asked about using the last game against Ohio State as motivation. "That game was a game down the stretch, and we were right there. A few things go our way and we could have come out on top. That's what you have to cling to. That's what you have to build your case on. Our guys will be ready to go. I think they'll be locked in. Their hearts are fresher than their legs, but I think that's going to be alright."


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Haven't seen or heard a whole lot about Christopher Smith's "Black Death" since the project was announced and we posted some images of it a while back. It feels like this is going to be another Smith gem that's going to get lost in the shuffle and probably end up in theaters in the UK, but on DVD for everyone else, similar to Smith's previous film, the mind-bending "Triangle". Thankfully, new stills from the upcoming movie have been released, along with a UK release date. Check them out below.
Medieval England has fallen under the shadow of The Black Death. In this apocalyptic world, filled with fear and superstition, a young monk called Osmund is charged with leading a fearsome knight, Ulric (Sean Bean) and his group of mercenaries to a remote marsh. Their quest is to hunt down a necromancer – someone able to bring the dead back to life. Torn between his love of God and the love of a young woman, Osmund discovers the necromancer, a mysterious beauty called Langiva. After Langiva reveals her Satanic identity and offers Osmund his heart's desire, the horror of his real journey begins.
Starring Sean Bean, Kimberley Nixon, Carice van Houten, Eddie Redmayne, David Warner, Tim McInnerny, John Lynch, Johnny Harris, Andy Nyman, Emun Elliott, Tygo Gernandt, and directed by Christopher Smith.
Survive the Black Death in the UK February 26, 2010.


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1994 Broward Cockpit Motoryacht
Yacht price :
Owing to her layout and beautifully maintained condition, "Island Time" has had a remarkably successful charter history, averaging $750,000 per year in revenue. A P&L can be provided upon request. Although construction on this lovely Broward was started in 1991, she was not delivered to her first owner until 1994.
"Island Time" accommodates up to 10 guests in a four stateroom layout along with four crew in two cabins. On the main deck forward, the country kitchen offers a built in settee with three separate slide under seats for informal meals and gatherings. Separated from the working area of the galley by a large center island, the galley offers every appliance necessary for creating culinary delights along with generous storage cabinets and Corian counter tops.
Moving aft along the companionway, a day head/powder room is inboard, followed by access to the raised pilothouse. The pilothouse offers an observation lounge area with more than ample chart and equipment storage. A stairway offers access to the flybridge from the pilothouse.
Further aft along the companionway is the main salon and dining area, taking advantage of the full width of the yacht. The forward dining area offers seating for 10 with built in cabinetry for china and cutlery along with an under-counter refrigerator and icemaker under a large buffet table. The salon features a wrap around leather sofa lounge recovered in 2014, cocktail ottoman with storage, and leather ottoman chairs, bar with two bar chairs and built in entertainment center with drop down, pop up, 42" plasma TV with surround sound and entertainment system.
Access to the aft deck and cockpit is through the center door with seating and dining Al Fresco for up to 10 with new Sea Strike wooden yacht table with foldable leaf. All new carpet covers floor on aft deck and newly painted non skid is on cockpit floor and swim platform. The 12' cockpit with integral swim platform and jacuzzi with waterfall and lighting, offers safe and convenient access to the water toys and for swimming.
A stairway to starboard of the salon's built in entertainment center leads to the owner's and guest's stateroom below deck. The master/owner's stateroom is forward with an island King berth, built in settee and his and hers bath with jacuzzi tub and new Flat Screen TV/DVD. All new bed and bath linens, new wood floors in bathroom and new carpet in master. The VIP guest stateroom features an island Queen berth along with hanging lockers, drawer storage, new Flat Screen TV/DVD, stereo and CD players, all new bed and bath linens, new wood floors in bathroom and new carpet in VIP.. The guest staterooms offer ensuite baths with stall showers, vanities with sink, storage and Microphor heads. Both have new wood floors in bathrooms and new carpet in rooms. All new linens for bed and bath. The companionway to these staterooms also house a full size new washer and dryer with separate linen locker and new flooring.
The flybridge offers another fully equipped helm and wing station, observation bench and chaise and sunning lounges. A wet bar with chest freezer is incorporated into the bench seat. A rigid bimini top covers the entire seating space in the flybridge.
Basic Information
- Manufacturer:
- Broward
- Model:
- Cockpit Motoryacht
- Year:
- 1994
- Category:
- Power
- Condition:
- Used
- Location:
- Ft. Lauderdale, FL, US
- Available for sale in U.S. waters:
- No
- Vessel Name:
- Boat Type:
- Motor Yacht
- Hull Material:
- Aluminum
- Hull Type:
- Hull Color:
- Designer:
- Flag of Registry:
Dimensions & Weight
- Length:
- 110 ft - 33.53 meter
- -
- Beam:
- 20 ft 7 in - 6.27 meter
- Draft - max:
- -
- Bridge Clearance:
- -
- Dry Weight:
- -
- Make:
- Detroit Diesel
- Model:
- Engine(s):
- 2
- Hours:
- 200
- Cruise Speed:
- Range:
- -
- Joystick Control:
- No
- Engine Type:
- Inboard
- Drive Type:
- Fuel Type:
- Diesel
- Horsepower:
- 1800 (Individual), 3600 (combined)
- Max Speed:
Tank Capacities
- Fuel Tank:
- 8 gallons - 1 tank(s)
- Fresh Water Tank:
- 1 gallons - 1 tank(s)
- Holding Tank:
- -
- Total Cabins:
- 4
- Total Berths:
- 4
- Total Sleeps:
- -
- Total Heads:
- 5
- Captains Cabin:
- No
- Crew Cabins:
- -
- Crew Berths:
- -
- Crew Sleeps:
- -
- Crew Heads:
- -
"Island Time" is a rare BV built and classed Broward. This required heavier gauge aluminum used for the hull and frames, as well as closer placement of the ribs, and continual class-surveys since new. She is powered by Detroit 12V92TA's, cruises at 14 knots, and tops out at 16 while carrying 8000 gallons of fuel, providing extended range. She operates at an affordable fuel consumption of only 40 gallons per hour. Although she was manufactured in 1991, she was not delivered until 1994.
"Island Time" is a proven money-maker with a strong charter following in the Bahamas for over eight years . Her average annual gross income is $750,000. This four-stateroom Broward has 31 underwater blue lights that illuminate the entire bottom of the yacht. She features a tropical décor that is tastefully done in neutral tones and light colors.
Refit Details:
1. Blue hull paint job – October , 2014
2. All new flooring and carpeting throughout the entire yacht
3. All new furnishings throughout entire yacht
4. All new soft goods, linens, bedding, etc.
5. New washer / dryer
6. New water heaters
7. New A/C chillers
8. Rebuilt Davit - October 2014
9. New stainless steel fridge double door
10. Spare props and shaft
11. New flat screen TV's throughout
12. New carpet on aft deck and flybridge
13. New anchor chain
2014 main salon furniture
2014 dining room table (seats 10)
2014 bar with two bar stools
Built in pop up 42" plasma TV
Entertainment center with electronics
Wet bar forward w/sink, refrigerator & icemaker
Custom cabinetry with china, stemware and cutlery storage
Custom window valances
Custom wallcoverings throughout the yacht
Scotman's refrigerator
Scotman's undercounter icemaker
2014 wooden dining table seating for 10 with 8 chairs (2 chairs pulled from other area)
2014 country kitchen custom upholstered settee w/ 2014 chairs (3)
2008 undercounter refrigerator in island
Stainless steel double door side by side Frigidaire refrigerator and freezer
Refridgerator Model PF-SS2MI-SXASS
4 burner, glass top stainless steel Frigidaire range with convection oven
2010 stainless steel Frigidaire dishwasher
Dishwasher GE-GSD4060R00SS
2010 stainless steel Frigidaire trash compactor
2009 stainless Frigidaire microwave
Corian counter tops, white
Large center island with large working area and storage
2007 20" flat screen TV/DVD
2007 mirrored cabinet fronts on bulkhead
2007 custom valances and wall covering
Frigidaire garbage disposal
Aqua Pure filtered water
2011 additional undercounter refrigerator
Master Stateroom
Center Island King bed with Temperpedic mattress w/storage below
Custom upholstered headboard w/coordinating bedspread
Shoji screens
Built in dresser nightstands (2)
Built in vanity with mirror
Entertainment center with Flat Screen TV/DVD
Built in upholstered sette
Cedar lined walk in closet
His and hers bath with jacuzzi tub, shower and vanities
VIP Stateroom
Center Island queen bed w/ storage below
2014 custom upholstered headboard & coordinating bedspread
Built in dresser and nightstand
2012 20" flat screen TV/DVD
Hanging locker
Shoji screens
Private bath with shower
Guest Stateroom Aft
2014 twin berths with storage below & custom spreads
Pullman berth
Built in dresser
Shoji screens
Flat screen TV/DVD
Private bath with shower
Guest Stateroom Forward
2014 twin berths with storage below & custom spreads
Built in dresser
Pullman berth
Shoji screens
Private bath with shower
Flat screen TV/DVD
NOTE: Single berth is slide out and converts to king if needed.
Captains Quarters
Queen size double berth with storage below, ensuite head with shower
NOTE: This has been a conversion, if needed - additional crew could sleep in the additional upper and lower berths in this room.
Crew Quarters
Two berths forward with drawers and storage below.
Separate head with shower and vanity
Twin Cummins 35kw Generators - 5493 hours port, 7237 hours starboard (as of 8/21/16)
Pro Mariner 24/40 amp Pro Mariner SS8G 80 amp 12v
2009 8D gel cell batteries (6)
Emergency electronic controls
100 amp connection (2)
Over current protection
Transformers in engine room (2)
Branch panel breakers
Voltage @amerpage analog guages
Hubbell Smart Y 50a/100/200 adapter
Engine / Mechanical Equipment
Port generator was rebuilt November 2010
Rebuild on both engines in 2004
Multisea stabilizers with 12' fins (upgraded and digitized)
American bow thruster
Hynautic controls
Marine Exhaust silicon flexible hoses
Auto/manual engine shut off
Delta T flow vent system
Auto/manual bilge pumps with engine impeller on manifold w/valve (6)
AC motor pump and manifold system (1)
Fiberglass mufflers
Exhaust system - replaced turbos
Replaced raw water strainers
New shaft bearings and alignment
Fire stations (2)
Grey water pumps custom drip pans (5)
Sea recovery desalinator 1200 gpd (1)
2007 additional washer/dryer located in engine room
Electronics and Navigational Equipment
Nobeltec Furuno 1510 48 mile radar
Robertson AP 10 autopilot
Delta marine speed log
Datamarine depthsounder
Simrad RGC 11 gyro compass
Danforth 6" compasses (2)
New Standard Horizon VLH 3000 hailer
Icom M502 VHF (2)
ABI spotlight
Closed circuit monitor system
Cellular 6 watt phone
Barometer & Clock
19" Flat Screen Navigation Monitor
Under water camera
Upgraded digitized Naiad Stabilizers
2010 KVH Sat TV System
Stainless steel double Fire Magic grill with cover
Jacuzzi with waterfall and nightlighting
Rod Holders
Transom door
Swim platform with dive ladder
Cockpit lights
Bollard cleats
Sink with hot and cold water
Storage and lazzerette
Ideal windlass, centerline
Reverse style transom
2010 cockpit carpet
2011 Yamaha VX Cruisers Jet Skis (2)
2014 Marquipt 2000 lb davit rebuilt
Stainless steel stanchions and rails
Bruce type 80 kg anchor (1)
Aluminum bowsprit with internal roller
Danforth S3000 spare anchor with 1/2", 250ft chain
Large storage boxes
Oversized sunpads with cushions (bow)
Ideal hydraulic vertical capstan
Wildcat windlass rebuilt
Aluminum boarding ladder
Oversized cockpit with integral swim platform
2014 Flagship Blue Hull Paint
Veritas class provides thicker hull plating and additional structural framing throughout the hull.
2007 Ocean LED blue underwater LED lights bow to stern (31)
Fully equipped helm station
Wing station
2014 bench seating with cushions
2014 folding chairs with cushions
Built-in triangular dining table (seats 10)
2014 chaise and sun lounges with new cushions
Chest freezer incorporated into bench seat
Canvas hard top
Garmin 3210 chartplotter
Sea Strike custom wooden table with drop down leaf - seats 10
2014 aft deck carpeting
2014 built in bench seating with upholstery
Aft deck cockpit sunshade
Cabinet with refrigerator
Ideal hydraulic vertical capstan
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.


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A student at the Thomas Mifflin Elementary School reportedly alerted a teacher that a classmate was flashing money and drugs.
Police say the boy had $170 in cash and a substance believed to be cocaine in his pocket, according to the station.
The child was taken to a hospital for evaluation after the incident and police are now trying to locate the parents.
Philadelphia's K-9 unit reportedly searched the school but no additional drugs were found.
Students were removed from the classroom but the school was not placed on lockdown. An investigation is ongoing.


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The robotics educational competitions in San Diego County are like the mechanical bunny of commercial fame: They keep going and going. More than that, like natural bunnies, one success has bred many more.
It's part of a national – and even international – program with a long name, FIRST, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology. Students at a given school have six weeks to assemble a robot with only a set of game rules and specifications as resources. They compete as a team at regional events, flavored with marketing pizazz and theatrics.
Yet in a twist that tends to remove competitive overzealousness, teams are later combined into alliances. Be kind to the next team – it might be on your side before day's end.
San Diego County's booming program began in 2001 with five students from The Preuss School. These youths, who would be the first in their families to attend college, eagerly set to work. However, they soon discovered that the competition was more than building a robot. It was a project that inspired imagination, fostered innovation, promoted creativity and rewarded gracious professionalism. The game itself motivated them to collaborate, develop strategies and build friendships.
They won the 2001 Rookie All Star Award. But they did even more: They recruited three new teams. They went on to form something called Team San Diego, a coalition that secured sponsors, recruited mentors, obtained media coverage, increased the number of volunteers, established engineering programs within schools, created marketing plans and built community support.
Building friendships, sharing ideas, unleashing creativity, and providing a constant support system were to be at the heart of Team San Diego.
By 2007, Team San Diego held a major event at the San Diego Sports Arena with Qualcomm as the corporate sponsor. Community support and corporate sponsorship enabled Team San Diego to hold even more advanced and broader levels of competitive events.
In addition to Qualcomm, regional sponsors include BAE Systems, Motorola Foundation, National Defense Education Program (SPAWAR), SAIC, Teradata, Time Warner Cable and ViaSat. They are making it possible for thousands of youths ages 6-18 to begin their dream of becoming a scientist or inventor. People are recognizing FIRST as a means to "contribute to something wonderful."
The nationals are held in Atlanta, although San Diego covets the day that it can outbid Atlanta for the right to be host city. In 2010, several local teams were good enough to make it to Atlanta: a rookie team from Canyon Crest Academy and veteran teams from San Dieguito Academy and High Tech High.
Said Suki Berry of San Dieguito about the experience: "Being on a robotics team for the past two years has flipped my world upside down and back again. Our team won the Engineering Inspiration Award. I found myself in awe at the fact that I significantly contributed to something this wonderful."
Building self-esteem is an important result of participation. Another is the discovery that others have the same interests and that "it's OK to be a geek" – high school can be more than football, cheerleading and marching band. In fact, San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders and Chula Vista Mayor Cheryl Cox declared Oct. 17, 2009, as FIRST Robotics Day.
Teams have given presentations at school board and city meetings as well as to community organizations and legislators. Commenting on her FIRST experience, Tina Walker, former team president at Madison High, said, "This is the hardest fun you'll ever have."
Another student came to this conclusion: "In the end, we realized why we did what we did. It was NOT for the award. It was NOT for the recognition. It was because the activities we engaged in were meaningful."
The best way to find out about the robotics program is to go to the regional website, sandiegoregional.com, or usfirst.org. Or ask an enthusiast – I'm at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Robotics is building what America badly needs – an emerging generation of pace-setting engineers and mathematicians.
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Raleigh, N.C. – Scott Brown has returned to the lead in the crucial Massachusetts Senate race. The two were tied at 46% in PPP's late June poll, but in the firm's first test of likely voters in this fall's election, Brown tops Elizabeth Warren, 49-44.
Independents make up almost half (48%) of voters, one of their largest shares of any state's electorate. Unlike in many states where the role of independents is overblown, here they are truly decisive. And right now Brown is winning with them by 26 points (58-32), similar to June (57-33). To top that off, Brown has grown a bit both with his own party and Warren's. He has essentially locked up his base (91-7, up from 86-9 just under two months ago), and is now poaching 20% of Warren's partisans, up from 18% and leaving her with only 73% of the party which accounts for two-and-a-half times as many voters as Brown's does.
There are two keys for a Warren victory: convincing the majority of voters who want a Democratic-controlled Senate that it depends on her winning, and knocking down Brown's image as a moderate rebel from the GOP that wants to wrest that majority from Democrats. 53% want Democrats in charge in Congress' upper chamber, to only 36% who prefer GOP rule. It is 42-40 with independents. But 14% of those who prefer the Democrats are voting for Brown right now, including 20% of the independents and 11% of the Democrats who feel that way. A 14-point swing in the race would mean a nine-point Warren lead (51-42).
Voters are also still more concerned that Warren is too liberal (41%) than that Brown is too conservative (30%), including a 50-19 disparity with independents. They also see Brown as more an independent voice for the state (49%) than a partisan voice for national Republicans (38%), including 56-28 with independents.
"Scott Brown's been able to hold up his image as a moderate and that has him in a good position right now," said Dean Debnam, President of Public Policy Polling. "Democrats will have to convince voters who like him to vote against him anyway to keep the Senate from going Republican."
PPP surveyed 1,115 likely Massachusetts voters from August 16th to 19th. The margin of error for the survey is +/-2.9%. This poll was not paid for or authorized by any campaign or political organization. PPP surveys are conducted through automated telephone interviews.
Topline results are below. Full results, including crosstabs, can be found here.
Q1 Do you approve or disapprove of Senator Scott
Brown's job performance?
Approve .......................................................... 53%
Disapprove...................................................... 36%
Not sure .......................................................... 11%
Q2 Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion
of Ellizabeth Warren?
Favorable........................................................ 46%
Unfavorable .................................................... 43%
Not sure .......................................................... 11%
Q3 If the candidates for Senate this fall were
Republican Scott Brown and Democrat
Elizabeth Warren, who would you vote for?
Scott Brown .................................................... 49%
Elizabeth Warren ............................................ 44%
Undecided....................................................... 8%
Q4 Do you think that Scott Brown is too liberal, too
conservative, or about right?
Too liberal ....................................................... 7%
Too conservative............................................. 30%
About right ...................................................... 54%
Not sure .......................................................... 8%
Q5 Do you think that Elizabeth Warren is too
liberal, too conservative, or about right?
Too liberal ....................................................... 41%
Too conservative............................................. 4%
About right ...................................................... 49%
Not sure .......................................................... 6%
Q6 Do you think the Republican Party in general is
too liberal, too conservative, or about right?
Too liberal ....................................................... 9%
Too conservative............................................. 56%
About right ...................................................... 27%
Not sure .......................................................... 8%
Q7 Do you think the Democratic Party in general is
too liberal, too conservative, or about right?
Too liberal ....................................................... 45%
Too conservative............................................. 12%
About right ...................................................... 39%
Not sure .......................................................... 4%
Q8 Do you think Scott Brown has been more an
independent voice for Massachusetts or a
partisan voice for the national Republican
An independent voice for Massachusetts ....... 49%
A partisan voice for the national Republican
Party ...............................................................38%
Not sure .......................................................... 12%
Q9 Would you rather that Democrats or
Republicans had control of the US Senate?
Democrats ...................................................... 53%
Republicans .................................................... 36%
Not sure .......................................................... 11%
Q10 Who did you vote for President in 2008?
John McCain................................................... 33%
Barack Obama................................................ 58%
Someone else/Don't remember ...................... 8%
Q11 Would you describe yourself as very liberal,
somewhat liberal, moderate, somewhat
conservative, or very conservative?
Very liberal ...................................................... 13%
Somewhat liberal ............................................ 23%
Moderate......................................................... 35%
Somewhat conservative.................................. 22%
Very conservative ........................................... 7%
Q12 If you are a woman, press 1. If a man, press 2.
Woman ........................................................... 52%
Man................................................................. 48%
Q13 If you are a Democrat, press 1. If a Republican,
press 2. If you are an independent or identify
with another party, press 3.
Democrat ........................................................ 38%
Republican...................................................... 15%
Independent/Other.......................................... 48%
Q14 If you are white, press 1. If other, press 2.
White .............................................................. 87%
Other............................................................... 13%
Q15 If you are 18 to 29 years old, press 1. If 30 to
45, press 2. If 46 to 65, press 3. If you are
older than 65, press 4.
18 to 29........................................................... 17%
30 to 45........................................................... 25%
46 to 65........................................................... 40%
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BOSTON (Oct. 5)
A gift of $250,000 from the Slosberg family of Boston and a foundation set up by the family was announced today by the Beth Israel Hospital Development Fund.
The hospital is seeking $7,500,000 to expand facilities for patient care teaching and research. The Green Shoe-Stride Rite Charitable Foundation of the Green Shoe Manufacturing Company, owned by the Slosberg family, participated in the gift.
The main floor of the hospital's outpatient department, which is to be completely renovated, will be named the Charles Slosberg Floor. The family made a $100,000 grant to the hospital in 1951 for research in diabetes.


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Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library
Who are the Friends of the Library (FOL)?
Anyone who cares about and wants to support the Library.
What do we do?
The Friends are a support group for the Library. We provide financial assistance by supplementing the library's income in the purchase of specific equipment and materials for library use. Friends provide volunteer assistance for special events including the annual Summer Library Program, legislative events and special projects.
Annual Public Meeting
Every year, the FOL hold an annual meeting that is open to the public. The meeting is really more of a special program sponsored by the FOL; it usually features an author or local personality who would be of interest to the community. Everyone is invited to attend.
Book Sales
Book sales are the primary fundraiser fo rthe FOL. Sales are held every month at the Friends' Evergreen Bookshop located at 33 N. Walnut Street (corner of 3rd and Walnut Streets).
First Thursday of each month, 3-7 PM, Members only.
Friday, 10 AM - 2 PM, open to general public
Saturday, 10 AM - 3 PM, open to general public
It is the policy of the Friends of the Library that no commercial scanning will be permitted during the Members' Pre-sales on Thursday nights. Scanning is allowed only during public sales.
Current prices for Book Sale items:
- Adult Paperback
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- (Higher priced books are newer books)
- Adult Hardback
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- Children's Books
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- Music - Cassettes
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- Music CD's
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- DVD's
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- Empty Video Cases
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- Magazines
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- Records
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Homebound Services
Friends make regular deliveries of library materials to readers who have difficulties getting to a library location throughout the county.
Membership Benefits
* Quarterly newsletter
* Friends Pre-Sale before each public Book Sale
* Annual meeting
* Volunteer opportunities for special library activities
* Contribute through annual dues, fund raising activities, special projects
and volunteer assistance to enhance library services in Richland County.
Download an application form here. Membership applications are also available at any library location, or at the Friends' Evergreen Book Shop.
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London: Harry Styles has decided to refrain himself from sex after becoming spellbound with a trendy religion Kabbalah.
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A source said that the 20-year-old One Direction ladies man, who was spotted sporting a red Kabbalah bracelet during his recent performance, doesn't want to be known as a womaniser and is taking the practice really seriously, the Daily Star reported.
The singer believes he'll be able to have meaningful relationship if he abstains from sex for a while, the insider added.
According to his pals, Styles, who had previously dated beauties like Kendall Jenner and Taylor Swift, even meditates before his live shows.


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Argentina's Soccer Squad Returns to an Outpouring of Support
Fans Celebrated Second-Place finish in the World Cup
BUENOS AIRES—Argentina's soccer squad returned to Buenos Aires Monday to an outpouring of support from thousands of grateful fans who celebrated the national team's second-place finish in the World Cup hosted by neighboring Brazil.
In spite of the disappointment that the team was unable to bring back the trophy from Rio de Janeiro, fans tried to put Sunday's hard-fought loss to Germany behind them.
Monday's welcome home party went off peacefully just hours after some fans smashed windows and robbed people in the capital's famed 9th of July Avenue, a spate of violence that had to be put down by riot police.
"Argentina took its rightful place where it always should be—among the top four teams in the world," said Hernan Chacón, a street sweeper from the Hurlingham suburb, who brought his family to the obelisk in the center of Buenos Aires to celebrate. "It was the best match of the whole cup," he said of Sunday's final.
The plane carrying the team back from Rio arrived at Buenos Aires' Ezeiza airport on Monday morning. The players were then taken to the nearby national team training grounds by bus, as fans lined the roadside to cheer them on, waving blue and white flags.
President Cristina Kirchner met the team at the headquarters of Argentina´s Soccer Association, thanking the players for reaching the final for the first time in 24 years. Argentina lost 1-0 to Germany in extra time at the famous Maracanã stadium in Rio, denying them a third World Cup title, having won the Cup at home in 1978 and in Mexico in 1986.
"Yesterday I felt an immense pride as president of the 40 million Argentines and how [the team] defended the Argentine colors with dignity, pride and skill," Mrs. Kirchner told the assembled players, who were clad in black suits and ties. "You all fought like lions."
Global superstar Lionel Messi, who has led his Spanish club Barcelona to six league titles and a host of international championships over the past decade, was subdued.
"We tried, we gave it all," he said. "We'll keep working to bring more happiness to the country."
Many Argentines have criticized the 27-year-old scoring powerhouse for not bringing the same stunning performances to his games with the national squad as he has to Barcelona. However, he was named the best player of the World Cup by FIFA this year after scoring four goals in the tournament, although his choice was a controversial decision for many.
On Sunday evening, tens of thousands of fans gathered at the emblematic obelisk in downtown Buenos Aires to celebrate the team's solid performance, but violence broke out later that night, as roving bands of hooligans began to smash windows, loot and rob people on the street.
Police deployed water cannons and tear gas to disperse the mobs as families with children scuttled for cover. The police arrested 120 people, security secretary Sergio Berni told local radio. Many of them were so-called barra brava soccer hooligans, authorities said.
At least 70 people were injured, including 15 police agents, the director of the emergency medical service, Alberto Crescenti, told local media.
It took police until the early hours of the morning to restore calm. Much of the smashed glass, garbage and stones that had been hurled at police had been cleared away by sunrise, when thousands of thankful fans gathered again to reclaim the site that was marred by clashes with police the night before.
"They broke all of our windows and our front door. But today is another day," said Marcela Avedik, a 34-year-old clerk at a shoe store near the obelisk as they rushed to fix the windows and door to get the business back open. Alcohol fueled much of the looting and vandalism, she added.
The rioters should be prosecuted, but "none of this can tarnish the pride that the Argentine people have for their national squad," cabinet chief Jorge Capitanich said at a news conference Monday.
Argentina's reaching the final in Brazil came as a welcome diversion for Mrs. Kirchner, who has seen her popularity stung by a stalled economy and a host of scandals. Vice President Amado Boudou has been indicted on a charge of corruption and influence peddling, and a high-stakes dispute with U.S. creditors has dominated the news in recent weeks with usually dire headlines.
"The worries are there and haven't gone anywhere. It doesn't change anything if Argentina wins or loses a game," said Silvio Duport, a 39-year-old businessman who lives in Buenos Aires:
—Ken Parks and Taos Turner contributed to this article.
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LinkedIn's performance since its intial public offering (IPO) has made investors very happy.
LinkedIn has almost a $13 billion market cap, and its shares are trading at nearly three times the opening day price of $45.
But in order to keep Wall Street on its side, LinkedIn needs to make a major acquisition sooner than later, Connie Loizos of peHUB reports.
Even though LinkedIn logged incredible growth between March 2011 and September 2012 — with its sales growing across all of its revenue streams (premium subscriptions, recruitment and advertising) — it needs to look for external growth opportunities in order to maintain that pace.
Some analysts have mixed opinions about what LinkedIn should do next.
Rick Summer, a senior equity analyst at Morningstar, told Loizos that he sees a day where LinkedIn looks "more like a software company, managing job candidates from their sourcing to managing the candidate inside the walls of a company."
With that in mind, Summer says that SilkRoad, a 10-year-old employee management software company, could be a good acquisition target.
Other analysts say LinkedIn should also consider acquiring these companies:
• Monster.com, an employment website
• Chinese recruitment site ChinaHR
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• Question and answer site Quora
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• Business advertising startup Bizo
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Rated 5 / 5 stars
i can play this all day
Rated 1 / 5 stars
concept sound, playablity poor
the game is just a repeat the same actions over and over again. a few ideas to spice it up, send items other then pawns to attack this will teach people how other pieces move.
2 player mode, where they are both attacking and/or defending, this make it a challenge to both players.
speed tests, have 4-5 pawns set up and you have 10 seconds (or 10 moves) to clear all the targets.
chess is a great game, but this game does not do it any justice.
Rated 0 / 5 stars
A waste of time
dont like it plz make better games.
Rated 3.5 / 5 stars
I liked it.
The concept is pretty good and I felt it was well executed for the most part. It does get a little boring after you play it for some time.
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tht was soo boring and its not rly easy to jump all over the board to get all the pawns when im destroying one in the left theres one attacking my castle at the right


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Music by JS Bach and Vivaldi
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The Places
The scenes shown are of the Benedictine Abbey and Church at Einsiedeln, in the Swiss canton of Schwyz. The monastery, in origin dating from the 10th century, was largely rebuilt in the 18th century to designs by Caspar Moosbrugger of Vorarlberg, a former lay brother in the community, and has long been an important centre of pilgrimage to the shrine of the Black Madonna, now in a black marble chapel built in the early 19th century. The impressive interior of the church contains frescos by Cosmas Damian Asam and stucco work by his brother Egid Quirin Asam.
The Music
The tour is accompanied by the third and fourth of the four Orchestral Suites by Johann Sebastian Bach and a Concerto for oboe, violin and continuo by Antonio Vivaldi.
Video Format • NTSC / Colour / 4:3
Audio Format • DTS 5.1 / Dolby Digital 5.1 / PCM Stereo 2.0
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The WebViewer Editor is a self-learning tool for FileMaker web viewer coding.This is a live editor built on FileMaker. When you type something, the web viewer reflects the changes immediately.You can test the CSS property / JS snippets quickly in handy way. In this way, so-called "save"(text editor) - reload (web browser) dance" is not necessary. It's just a FileMaker file, so testing code becomes a record.Your learning process becomes your own coding database.
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