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CLEARWATER, Fla., Feb. 23, 2014 – Sophomore pitcher Jailyn Ford (Hot Springs, Va./Bath County) twirled her third complete game of the weekend and smacked two doubles at the plate to lead the James Madison softball team to a 3-1 win over DePaul in the final game of the NFCA Leadoff Classic in Clearwater, Fla., Sunday.
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JMU returns to Harrisonburg next weekend to host the JMU Invitational at Veterans Memorial Park. Dartmouth, Kent State, Fairfield and Penn State join the Dukes for the three-day tournament starting Friday, Feb. 28.
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Gay Art Student Will Lose His Virginity In Front Of An Audience For Project
My college-level art class projects involved lots of sketching fruit in charcoal on various mediums. One of 19-year old Clayton Pettet's art projects will involve losing his anal sex virginity in a performance art piece in front of a live audience. Did I attend the wrong school?
Clayton (pictured above) will perform "Art School Stole My Virginity" on January 25, 2014. In the piece, he plans to bottom for the first time with a close friend taking the top.
"The key thing about performance art is that it should only be performed once, and this is the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime performance," Clayton said.
He adds:
"I've held on to my virginity for 19 years, and I'm not throwing it away lightly. Basically it's like I am losing the stigma around virginity.
"I want the audience to see if anything has changed between me and my partner.
"Since culturally we do hold quite a lot of value to the idea of virginity I have decided to use mine and the loss of it to create a piece that I think will stimulate interesting debate and questions regarding the subject."
Critics include the U.K.'s Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement, whose spokesperson Rev. Sharon Ferguson says that Clayton's gallery performance "cheapens our own sexual relationships."
What do you think of Clayton's upcoming show?
(h/t: Huffpo)
I believe what will make this "performance" art or not is all the extras. The lighting, the setting, the sound, narration? I can see it being really cool if we were hearing their thoughts over a loud speaker. I just hope he's practices with a dildo first or he may be in for a big (or not so big) surprise. It's not so pretty. As far as "saving" it for 19 years, I don't buy it. Saving it would be someone that was in their late 20's or 30's. If he has been saving it, it's really only been for 5 or 6 years, anything before that would be molestation. I'm all for art and I do appreciate that he's stirring thoughts up for people, even myself. I wish him the best of luck. Personally I would love to see this show. But I know that my desire to see it comes from a purely carnal desire as I believe will be the case for most people wanting to witness the show. Good luck kid. Hope it's bareback with a creampie otherwise... YAWN!
Personally i do commend him for the idea and intention behind his "art piece"... with that being said the act of losing ones virginity is more of a personal stigma then a stigma of others since most people keep how they lost it personal and private. Yes some do label people whom lose their virginity at a young age a whore, slut, or the like. My question is, is this how you want to remember your first experience. Yes its wit ha friend and i am sure you care for them deeply, but that is not the type of love that should be answered with this act. If persay the person to which you are performing this piece with was the love of your life and both of you were virgins and wanted for the world to see that first expression of physical love, it would be almost sweet. However you are doing it for art, which i feel is something years, month, weeks, days, or even moments after you will forever regret. The lose of something so person so final, i hope you have thought this thru to its fullest extent. You wish to change peoples views, well people already believe homosexuals will do anything as an excuse for sex, tho that is not your intent it is however what you are showing. Small minded people will not see your message, not hear the beauty that you intend to show, or change there opinion by any stretch of the imagination. An yes even if you change even one persons point of view on the matter your project is technically a success. But, in the long run what have you done, what will this show people, what is truly learned in the end if such a precious thing that can only be given to one person and one person alone isn't for love. You wish to open their eyes an i understand that, but how is this in the long haul going to accomplish that. Artists have been using nudity and sex in art since the time of Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci , and perhaps even earlier. I just hope you know what you are getting yourself into, both physically and mentally. Sex is also not pretty, as much as tv, movies, and porn would lead us to believe. Its ugly and messy and tho it may be beautiful to you and your partner to others it could look like nothing other then smut, unless this is carefully choreographed piece of work in which every step is planned out and every moment is quote un-quote perfected. In which case it is then nothing special and nothing meaningful and will harm the integrity of the are you are trying to express. I say all this out of concern, not just from me but the countless people who wish they could go back in time and make that moment perfect, with the perfect person, their one true love, the one they could say they are spending the rest of their natural lives with. I'll end this long ramble with this, imagine you have already done this, you get off the stage and you look in the mirror, are you truly going to like what you see, are you truly going to like how you feel, you expect applause, but what is there is none, are you prepared for the coincidences and aftermath if this isn't a success..... I wish you luck in this endeavor and wish you well
is this art or exhibitionism? As for "unique'" a "once in a lifetime"event, strikes me as a post modern theme- how repetitive it really is..As he tries to exhibit this most 'private'of moments,as the audience anticipates and desperately attempts to witness something unique, authentic, true,personal, intimate..etc...all that actually gets revealed in another porn act, that everyones seen ..yawn..a thousand times before...When we look for the real, we discover only simulation...
I guess I don't really see the value in further sensationalizing/fetishizing both virginity and queer sex. But what I do find profoundly interesting is this collective queer cultural amnesia. Queer artist have been making art from the act of sex for a really long time. But one new hot bodied boy steps on the scene and we all just forget that Mapplethorpe and Warhol ever existed.
And and and...
And the Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black
And Bruce LaBruce
Modern/Contemporary Art pisses me off in general as an artist.. I get it... it's not all about the What, it's about the How and the Why... which yes, sometimes is interesting... but most of the time just makes one look pompous and self indulgent.
How is authentication possible? However, I already regret missing its upcumming.
hmm....the words slutty gay attention whore/ making amateur porn or voyeur hosting a sex party, come to mind... but not art.
More than reading the article, I'm getting a kick at reading the responses. I marveled at how label oriented as a culture we are, we see something, read something, hear something and in a split second we are able to say—without much or any thought— it's porn, it's smut, it's art, it's childish, misguided, brave etc.... Perhaps the purpose of Art, is to challenge those very labels, notions, and speak directly to the gut, to the heart, and each one if you decide for yourself, did it speak to my own human experience and journey? If I hated it, why do I feel that way? What does it say about me that triggers those intense feelings inside me? I'd say, especially if you react negatively ask your self why?!?!?
Personally, I believe any virginal experience is a very sacred thing to share, and I'm impressed at the student's generosity. May he have many more virginal and ah ha moments, most people never notice them.
Ok at y'all. If the student wasn't a gay guy y'all wouldn't be saying half the shit y'all saying. Plus how could you say nudity and sex aren't art? When a huge percent of the most honorable art pieces includes nudity and sex. Y'all acting childish. I think it's an amazing and artistic idea, he held it for 19 years and he wants it to be special and memorable. This is art, something unique different and memorable
i don't really see anyone saying nudity isn't art it certainly can be, I think it's the public sex act people are debating... I see alot of people over-reacting, but many are also those over-reacting or assuming things from people who think this is a little ridiculous. And labeling just as much as the people they're trying to argue with
I think it's cheap. Or hopefully affordable, at least.
From what I have learned and I am not an artist by far. Art is passion and inspiration. When I look at any picture, drawing, or any piece of art I have a different interpretation than the guy next to me. I Think that art is all about your perspective and interpretation. Who is anyone to judge. Art is what the artist is feeling.
How do I get tickets, and may I provide the spit?
HaHa! That's what I was thinking.
I guess sex is still exciting for people!
The framing of everyday acts (and as there are something like 8 billion people in the world, I'm pretty sure this is an everyday act) as art is touch-and-go as regards successful work...
He is doing a good job at making people think hard about banal acts!
The actual action at this point isn't really very important, is it? He could probably do more with it, the actual action, I mean, lighting, sound, will there be a monologue? A dialogue? A commentator? Will the documentation *really* be the piece? Does it matter if anyone watches?
If I was his teacher, I would take issue with the odd statement, "performance art should only happen once" but that's not really what we're excited about here, is it? Anyway, let a thousand flowers bloom. Beats the heck out of the military industrial complex that "we" spend trillions of western money-units on.
M.C. Schmidt
I don't believe that porn is art. Not saying that nudity is not pleasing to the senses or mind aesthetically, but sex is sex.
Interesting. I think I resonate most David A.'s comment:
"I strongly doubt there will be a serious reflection coming out of this performance. OK, he is testing the people's ability to stand in front two males having sex, OK his idea is to demystify some aspects of the anal virginity... But then what? Which are the questions that could arise from seeing this show with or without knowing the intention of the author? Does this generates a new conscience of the body? What kind of political proposal does public sex offers to us?"
On the other hand, there is so much deep-seated sex-negativity in our culture that I'd like to see go away so that we can just be free humans and things like this will be a non-issue. We're clearly not there yet, so I say, go for it. Just be very aware of what you're calling "art", and just make sure you don't erode your ability to feel intimacy, whether that intimacy is intimacy in front of an audience or intimacy in the bedroom.
This is nothing but a gay porn in the making. The only people that will attend such debauchery are those looking for a front row seat to a cheap peep show.. This is not art.. And I understand the whole "art is in the eye of the beholder" but seriously, I highly doubt this would ever win some sort of prize and a spot in a sophisticated art gallery.! It's just smut.
I strongly doubt there will be a serious reflection coming out of this performance. OK, he is testing the people's ability to stand in front two males having sex, OK his idea is to demystify some aspects of the anal viginity... But then what? Which are the questions that could arise from seeing this show with or without knowing the intention of the author? Does this generates a new conscience of the body? What kind of political proposal does public sex offers to us?
I only see a kid trying to have fun and thinking this really has relevance to anybody. I'd like him to train himself in an actual artistic discipline.
Very Well said. I have questions like that too. Specifically, who is this friend that will be topping. Has he ever topped before? How many times? Has his friend ever bottomed before? How many times? If these are two virgins then I see a spectacle of pain and embarrassment. If his friends is not a virgin is he going to wear a condom? Has his friend ever preformed this way in front of people. Nervous jittered will shrink his manhood with all those faces starring at him. What is people get inappropriate and start heckling or yelling out advice. This is a huge disaster in the making and you're right... to what artist depth would this display affect the audience. "Hey you guys. I just got back from watching this twinky lose his cherry. I feel so sophisticated now." I weep for the future.
They should auction the tickets and donate all profits to a cause (ex. AIDS Foundation, HIV Research) This process will maximize your art's value and meaning.
This is just dumb and I'm not impressed by his mention that its a "college-level" class. Here is another queer looking to shock and awe the world with his inflated ego. Anal sex has been around as long as vaginal and ain't nothing about this kid and his butthole so freaking special that it needs to be on display. Maybe the "college" educated child ought to consider his wider community and how this might effect them, instead widening his butthole for all to see. I'm down for some art, so when the kid actually makes some let me know.
He is a performance artist so you would have to go to a show, it is not something you hang on your wall...and I am sure a lot of people would have no problem if a girl said she was going to lose her virginity as an art project, I am sure he has thought of lighting and such to make it artful and get his point across...and I do not agree with anyone that he is some kid just looking to have some fun...he is 19 if he was a typical kid looking to have some fun he would have lost is virginity years earlier...so who are we to judge him...you do not like it do not go see it or support it but leave the kid alone.
I'm amazed that this sounds like the first such performance.... there's no way this is an original idea, is it? That aside, i say if he says it's performance art, then it is.
No, it's not an original idea. In fact, if I remember correctly from an interview some years back, former porn actor Cole Ryan claimed that he lost his virginity by doing his first porn scene.
Even if it was just the director, he still had an audience.
There are literally hundreds of porn sites that specialize in this kind of "art" so it is most definitely not original and even more so not actual art. No matter if he says so. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, not the egotistical underdeveloped mind of this ignorant child.
thats hot
Ill only consider this art if his parents and grandparents sit in the audience and watch it with everybody else.
Getting fucked in the ass for the first time or the three hundredth time is NOT art.
it would be more original if it was don behind a rice paper screen tastefuly lighted from behind so see but not see the actual act but be a part of it
Glad to see a young artist getting attention for his ideas.
This idea is very brave, and I worry about the pressure he will be under in this vulnerable time. An interesting project, but perhaps not worth the intensity.
Not to mention how different it will be as a public event than if it happened privately. I hope that he will be conscientious of the impact of "publicness."
It will likely be short and not too exciting.
It'd be "art"-ier if he didn't douche, ate a lot of chili, and got DP'd and/or DF'd whilst a top a large canvas. The resulting spray from the pull-out would likely be the envy of every budding Mapplethorpe in the audience; the memory of his screams bouncing about in their skulls, a leitmotif that they can remember for the remainder of their days, anytime they consider wasting everyone's time with such insipid drivel and nonsensical haberdashery.
Which, I can only assume, will be more times than not.
But good on him -- I hope he gets an A.
Or whatever pretentious artists with Non-Ideas need to get to pass to the next level of Hipsterdebaggery.
ahahaha front row seats would be the splash zone
LMAO ... I just died.
bitch, that was it. jejeje
I like what you say, B-pat.
Where do we get tickets?

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Wednesday - 9/19/2012, 3:06pm EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) - A spending bill required to avoid a government shutdown at the end of the month has cleared a procedural hurdle in the Senate.
The bipartisan 76-22 vote is the first step toward opening debate on the measure. The legislation would fund the day-to-day operating budgets of every Cabinet department and continue covering military operations overseas.
It's the last major piece of legislation that's likely to become law before the election.
It's unclear when the measure will come to a final vote because senators are haggling over which other pieces of legislation to vote on before leaving Washington and going campaigning.
After the election, Congress will reconvene to try to extend George W. Bush-era tax cuts and avoid automatic spending cuts mandated by the failure of the deficit "supercommittee" last year.
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Medical Jewelry for Every Occasion
The Rise of Medical Jewelry
What happens when the worlds of fashion and medical needs meet? Medical jewelry has been around for many years, but it has taken a new turn of awareness for many people who are suffering from different diseases and conditions. Those with medical badges have been reluctant to wear them due to their bulky sizes and appearance. Because of this, there has been a big shift in the appearance of the medical jewelry in the last few years and more options continue to come out as well. There are now many different pieces available in necklaces, bracelets and charms. These pieces look like fashionable pieces of jewelry, but also have a medical symbol on the outward side and any specifics on the opposite side. When someone feels like the piece of jewelry is not an eye sore, they are more likely to wear it; so more and more people are satisfied with putting this very important piece of jewelry on every single day.
The reason that wearing this type of jewelry is so important is because no one ever knows when they are going to have an emergency that will leave them unable to communicate. There are many different diseases and conditions that can have a wide variety of complications. Having some sort of indication of the problem is an important thing for a person to have in case of emergencies. There are other reasons too, like letting people know about a child's condition or to keep people aware of any allergies.
Who Should Wear One?
Many people wonder when they should have medical jewelry and whether or not they need one in the first place. In some cases a doctor might recommend that you wear something. But how do you know if you should have one? If you suffer from any kind of condition that may require special medication or special attention should an emergency occur, you should have a piece of medical jewelry somewhere on you. Make sure it is worn in a place where emergency responders would be able to find it. Some of these conditions are going to be, but not limited to, the following:
- Diabetes
- Food allergies
- Medication allergies
- Epilepsy, COPD, or other seizure disorder
- Narcolepsy
- Anyone with a heart problem
- Hypertension
- Someone with a pacemaker or heart stent
- Alzheimer's
- Hearing or vision impairment
- Organ transplant
- Asthma
- Autism
- Schizophrenia
- On daily medications, especially blood thinners or steroids
Another thing people wonder is when they should start wearing medical jewelry. If you have any of the above conditions or diseases, it is best to get one as soon as you have been diagnosed. It may take a few days to get it in the mail or have it customized and ready for pick up. The same goes for when you are put on a medication. The sooner you can get yourself a medical bracelet or necklace, the better off you will be in the event of an emergency occurring.
Talking to the Experts
When emergency responders were surveyed on the helpfulness of medical jewelry, they agreed that they are very helpful in treating people correctly. When first approaching an emergency medical situation, there are many different problems that can all have the same indicators. For instance, if responders were to assist a person who may have passed out while driving, it could be for a wide variety of reasons like low or high blood sugar in a diabetic, the aftermath of an epileptic having a seizure or possibly even someone who may have narcolepsy. If a piece of medical jewelry is worn that indicates what the initial problem is, the person can be treated correctly, faster. It can also be life-saving if you are taking certain medications like blood thinners.
Another question that was asked in the survey was how often emergency responders look for jewelry. Over 90% said that they immediately look for a piece of medical jewelry when they first arrive, with another 5% saying that they check shortly after assessing the situation. Nevertheless, if there is a piece prominently displayed, almost all will notice it immediately.
When it comes to children, there are many things that can be going on with them that they may not be able to communicate to others. The most common thing for kids to have, that requires a bracelet or necklace, is food allergies. While kids may not have the food that they are allergic to at home, once they are away, they are more likely to be at risk of having that food. Even if a parent has warned parents at a friend's or babysitter's home, it is still very easy to forget about any allergies. Having a visible reminder on the child to help the adult remember is the perfect solution. For kids who are unable to avoid foods because they are just not old enough or can't communicate, it is important that they have a way to notify those around them when they are away from their parents.
When Should They Be Worn?
It is so important to remember that these pieces of jewelry should be worn at all times. Many parents feel like it is important for their children to have if they are going to someone else's home or if they are anywhere away from them. No matter what, medical jewelry should be worn at all times, due to the simple fact that anything can happen at any time. If a parent was going to leave the home and rely on their own abilities to communicate any health problems or challenges that they have or their child has, they are taking a large gamble. Different situations or accidents happen all the time. If one was to occur and left the person unable to communicate, there might not be a way for paramedics or responders to know about any specific details. Other things that might also happen in public is passing out, having a seizure or having a bad reaction to medication. Wearing an indicator at all times is always a good idea.
When Should You Get Medical Jewelry?
Every now and then, you may notice some people are wearing a bracelet or necklace that has a medical insignia on it. What are these pieces of jewelry and why do people wear them? To put it simply, these bracelets and necklaces are worn as a way of notifying other people that the wearer has some sort of medical need. The needs can cover a variety of different areas, but if there is a medical emergency, these pieces of medical jewelry can save that wearer's life.
Who Should Wear These Bracelets and Necklaces?
- Diabetes
- Food allergies
- Drug allergies
- Insect allergies
- Heat disease
- Autism
- Epilepsy, seizures
- Sight, hearing, or mentally impaired
- Alzheimer's/Dementia/Memory problems
- Blood disorders
- Parkinson's disease
- Asthma
- Cystic fibrosis
- Breathing disorders
- Stroke risk
- Taking multiple medications
- Taking blood thinners or other serious-when-mixed medications
- Mental health Issues
- Rare diseases
- Transplant patients
- Cancer patients
- Special needs children/adults
This is a just a sample of the afflictions and illnesses that can be worn on a medical ID. Many times doctors will recommend that their patient should be wearing a bracelet, but the patient doesn't always heed the advice. If you feel like you would have any sort of medical needs or requirements that should be known in an emergency situation, or you or your loved one is unable to communicate these needs to others, then you are the perfect candidate for a medical ID.
Why Should You Wear Them?
For adults, there are many circumstances where there could be a major health problem, such as seizures or passing out while driving, and people need to know what is wrong and what the best way would be to treat those suffering. For children, it is important to have a medical ID on them so that people around them can know if there are any medical issues; for example, food allergies. This way the medical conditions can be known, even if the person, adult or child who is wearing the ID is not able to tell the responders.
When a person is unable to communicate their needs, this bracelet is supposed to do the job. Many times people will be exhibiting symptoms that could be interpreted to be any number of problems. This can lead to a misdiagnosis on the part of medical personnel who may be trying to help figure out what is wrong. If someone has passed out at the scene of a car accident, it could have been a person with epilepsy having a seizure, a diabetic with too low of blood sugar, or maybe it's just someone who drank too much alcohol at a party. Having the answers right there on the person, with a piece of medical jewelry, can be crucial in saving a life as now emergency responders can take a more educated guess and give the proper help immediately.
Do They Really Make A Difference?
Having some sort of medical jewelry on your person will always make a big difference. When asked, emergency response teams reported that 95% of them look for a medical ID when first assessing a patient. This means that the ID's are almost certain to be seen. Plus, if you are sending your child to school, a party or to someone else's house, it can serve as a reminder of allergies, needed medications or other medical requirements that the wearer should remember.
When Should You Order?
There are many different levels of these ailments and conditions that people suffer from that require different amounts of attention. However, if you walk away from a doctor's appointment knowing that you are going to need an ID eventually, the sooner you get it the better. Anything could happen at any time when you are just going about your day. If you are left unable to communicate your medical needs, you could be risking a lot of health problems as well as unnecessary bills. Having an ID on you is a great insurance policy against these two things and possibly death. Getting your ID made and sent to you can take some time, so ordering it should be your first priority. Have it sent to you and always remember to wear it, because you never know when you are going to need it!
How Can Medical Jewelry Save Lives?
With so many medical advances, people are more fully aware of the problems that they have and how to prevent them. For instance, drugs and medications have come a long way in just the last ten years. However, not everyone can handle the drugs the same way, and people may have allergies to commonly used drugs. People also have diagnoses about disorders they have as well that are not always familiar to the general public. No matter what the medical condition is, it is important to have a way to tell emergency responders if you are rendered unconscious or unable to communicate.
Medical jewelry is the very best solution for all of these problems. These come in all kinds of designs and with custom inscriptions engraved onto them so that you can list exactly what is wrong. Many even allow more than one problem to be listed so that you can just use one piece of jewelry. Wearing these can be very important and save a life. If you are wondering how important these really can be, here are some examples of what would require the use of a piece of medical jewelry.
Common Conditions
• Epilepsy: Seizures can hit at any time, and communicating with someone during one is next to impossible. Having some sort of trinket on the person that says they have epilepsy can be extremely helpful to anyone who is trying to help. Many times people are on medications already and doctors or anyone treating the person needs to know what medication that is so they know how to best treat them and how best to not treat them. Depending on the state, people with epilepsy can drive under certain requirements. If an accident occurs from a seizure, this can really help out emergency responders.
• Allergies: Food allergies are becoming increasingly common with an estimated 15 million Americans living with them. It is also estimated that 1 in every 13 children has these allergies as well. More allergies include insects, medications, and even latex. Children can rarely tell people about their allergies when they are young. Wearing a piece of jewelry for everyone to see can help save their life because people will know that they cannot eat certain items when you are not around. Some places you may not be are school, with a babysitter, or even at a birthday party. Not only can they serve as a reminder, but it can alert medical personnel that an allergy attack may be occurring if something is wrong. One woman only had her kids wear them when they were away from her, but after a minor car accident she was filling the emergency responders in on her kids' allergies. The worker inquired about medical bracelets or jewelry of some type and said if she had been unconscious, they would have no idea. Have children always wear their jewelry to help them stay safe.
• Diabetes: Approximately 25.8 million of the adults and children living in the United States have diabetes. When blood sugar gets too low, the person can become unresponsive, have a seizure, or even go into a coma in extreme cases. These all render the person unable to explain what is happening to them, even if they knew before suffering from the symptoms. If blood sugar gets too high the person can have blurry vision, become confused, or even feel extremely tired or weak. Treatment for either of these scenarios requires quick attention and some action, but these symptoms alone are not obviously diabetes to most people. Having a way to communicate can help before something more severe happens.
Ways to Help
In order to have a positive experience with this type of medical jewelry, there are a few suggestions most people have. Find some jewelry that is stylish to the person who will be wearing it. If the person thinks it is ugly, makes them feel different, or just plain old do not like it, they are not going to wear it. This is especially true or children and teens. Getting more than one is also a good idea so they have something to pick that they like or matches their outfit each day.
Another common suggestion is to just make putting it on part of the morning routine. Most parents or individuals have a set routine of things they check for each day. Do they have their lunch? The car keys? Backpacks or purse? Work to make sure that putting on a piece of medical jewelry becomes natural and just part of getting ready each day. This will ensure more success in wearing it all the time so it is there when you need it.
The Many Advantages of Medical Jewelry
Life can often times be scary when our bodies start acting up in ways we can't understand, or comprehend. For some it can be at younger ages, for some it might be late into their adult years. It can range from diabetes to something very minor, for some it can be heart problems, for some it might be a very unique disorder. Whatever the medical problem, it's never fun for those that are diagnosed, life takes a new direction.
With this new direction that life takes, it's vital that the patient is fully protected by having the right medical jewelry, in case something happens to that individual when family or friends might not be around.
Not only does life take on a new direction but it can take on a new perception. Feelings of gratitude and humility can often times grow within. Every event can be thought out a little more. An average day at the beach or lake makes you think twice when you're diagnosed with an illness. It can sometimes make the next meal with friends more questionable, just to protect your health.
The great news is medical jewelry and medical tags can ease the worry of that next event in life's path. What happens with medical jewelry is if an emergency does happen, the medical officials will know exactly how to treat the person because they become instantly aware of the persons history just by viewing their medical id tag. This benefit of medical jewelry makes the investment very powerful, because it can be life or death for some. Medical officials do not always have the ease of looking at computer technology that displays the persons medical history. In emergency situations, if the historical health history is not present on the spot, it can be very difficult for medical professionals to discover the problem. The benefit of instant awareness for medical professionals makes the investment for medical jewelry worth every dollar.
Medical jewelry can last the test of time. Everyday life takes on new tasks that can make things rather dirty. Really cheap medical tags can not only be annoying but can get very dirty, very fast. With medical jewelry it's different, the jewelry can easily be wiped clean. Clean jewelry is easy to identify and it looks so much better than a dirty old medical tag!The best part about clean jewelry is it lasts. Jewelry is made to last, especially some of our gold jewelry. If you want to buy something that will last the test of time, you need to get some medical jewelry. If you buy the medical jewelry with the stainless steel it will last you even longer.
Another great benefit of medical jewelry is the beauty of the jewelry. Just because you have an illness doesn't mean your jewelry can't look great! Medical jewelry is often times even more beautiful than regular standard jewelry. It doesn't look flashy, it's not embarrassing, it can last the test of time, and it will help make you look good.
Medical jewelry will also give off more clarity. Messages can be engraved on medical jewelry. This is powerful because every person diagnosed with an illness might have a custom message that absolutely needs to be messaged to medical professionals. Even with a message still built into the jewelry, it still looks good and will last, making your investment worth it.
In Conclusion
Medical jewelry is worth the investment if you know anyone that has a serious illness or any disorder. It saves lives, and relays a clear message to medical professionals. It lasts throughout time, and is easy to put on. Children love the jewelry and for some it gives them an added measure of confidence. Let us know if you have any questions, we would like to hear your thoughts!
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Medical IDs are for Men Too
Don't let the words 'medical ID jewelry' keep you from wearing medical identification that can help keep you safe. Medical ID isn't just for women—there are all sorts of masculine options available for men as well.
A popular option for men is the N-Style ID's sport band. These medical bracelets are designed for men who have an active lifestyle. They are great for someone who participates in sports and wants a low-maintenance, easy-to-wear medical ID.
This medical ID band is made of nylon and attaches with Velcro. It is easily adjustable which allows for a comfortable and precise fit. This sports-friendly medical ID is available in two sizes and fits up to an 8-inch wrist. Important medical information, as well as contact information, can be filled out on cards that slip into an inside pouch
This medical ID is perfect for men who play action sports. It fits snugly with an adjustable center push buckle. The Velcro closure grips the Sport Medical ID, and the metal does not touch the wrist. This medical ID is best for men with a 7" wrist or larger.
N-Style ID offers many more options for men, whatever your taste or your lifestyle. If you have a medical condition, help keep yourself safe with the proper medical ID. There are medical IDs available in many materials, including nylon webbing, chain, and titanium metals. Visit N-Style ID's website to see for yourself that medical ID jewelry is for men, too.
N-Style ID makes attractive medical ID jewelry & medical alert jewelry for kids, teens, and adults. Since its founding, N-Style ID's core vision is to make the lives of all those dealing with conditions that require medical ID jewelry less stressful by providing fun and fashionable medical ID jewelry. www.n-styleid.com


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Farm Bill, government shutdown fight for congressional attentionWith a government shutdown looming, if the house and senate are unable to strike a deal by midnight Monday, programs deemed non-essential will begin closing their doors.
By: Cynthia Johnson, WDAZ
With a government shutdown looming, if the house and senate are unable to strike a deal by midnight Monday, programs deemed non-essential will begin closing their doors.
With the shut down as the top priority in Washington, North Dakota lawmakers say the farm bill will not meet Monday night's midnight deadline. Representative Kevin Cramer says if there's a shut down Monday night it would probably last only a few hours to a couple of days at most.
Over the weekend, the House passed a rule that ties food stamps back to farm titles. House leaders say that creates a better chance for a bipartisan compromise with the Senate. Any time Congress is unable to pass a farm bill by the deadline, policy automatically reverts back to an agricultural spending package passed 64 years ago. If that happens Cramer says consumers will feel the impact come January, though he's optimistic there will be a new farm bill by October or November.
Tuesday is also a big day for health care -- the opening of market exchanges and enrollment starts for coverage under Obamacare.
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As I have done at the beginning of each of the past three years, I am sharing the names in my Top 20 Model Portfolio. When I wrote a year ago, I was coming off an awesome year in which 3 of the 20 prior-year picks had been acquired during the year and the picks had returned 49% (all of them positive). My 2009 picks shared on Seeking Alpha had returned 59%. As I recently described, 2011's picks proved to be highly disappointing. This year's picks have a bit more overlap than those of prior years, as I have stuck with several (but not all) of my poorly performing names (and some winners). Last year, there were only four holdovers from the 2010 list, while there were just three in 2010. This year, there are ten. Here are the picks:
- Akamai (AKAM)
- Franklin Resources (BEN)
- Chico's FAS (CHS)
- Comstock Resources (CRK)
- Cisco Systems (CSCO)
- DigitalGlobe (DGI)
- Digital River (DRIV)
- Esterline (ESL)
- Insteel Industries (IIIN)
- Intel (INTC)
- Kimball International (KBALB)
- Met-Pro (MPR)
- Preformed Line Products (PLPC)
- Shoe Carnival (SCVL)
- Super Micro Computer (SMCI)
- St. Jude Medical (STJ)
- Tech Data (TECD)
- Vanguard MSCI EM (VWO)
The ten names that are "holdovers" from the 2011 picks are in bold. Note that Chico's (CHS), EZCORP (EZPW) and St. Jude (STJ) were actually added back during 2011 after having been sold out of the model earlier in the year.
I believe that one can characterize this list as having a value-tilt or contrarian perspective once again, but less so than a year ago. The structure is somewhat bullish since I expect stocks to rise 27% in 2012, with a 1.2X 5-year Beta. Here are some characteristics of my picks (using the weightings of the Top 20 Model Portfolio):
- Forward PE: 12.5X (11.7X median)
- P/TB: 1.8X (2.1 median)
- Net Debt to Capital: 7% (15 of 20 have net cash)
- Market Cap: $11.5 billion (median $1.2 billion)
The model itself is rather diverse - no one will accuse me of being a "closet indexer". Our largest exposure remains in Industrials, at about 36%. Technology is the second largest exposure at 26% (compared to zero at year-end 2009). After that, it falls off pretty quickly with Financials at 13% (even with the S&P 500) and Consumer Discretionary at 9% (below market slightly). We have no exposure to the low-Beta Staples and Utilities. We are also diverse by market cap, with the smallest name at $133mm but two names in the mega-cap category (>$100 billion). I like Large-Cap Technology and own 2 large-cap names there. I currently expect that these 20 stocks will have an average price return of 59% if they all hit my one-year out targets (they range from 30% to 107%). With the weightings of the model (ranges from 2.3% to 8.2%), that return is about 62%. I am sure some will do better and several will do worse and caution that last year's picks certainly didn't meet my expectations. Good luck in your investing in 2012.
Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours.
Disclaimer: Each of these stocks is part of my Top 20 Model Portfolio at Invest By Model.


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It's a "scary" situation for many motorists and pedestrians, and a few more inches of snow are expected this week.
The high mounds have created hazards for drivers pulling onto highways, while shoppers have trouble navigating parking lots and some pedestrians have been forced to walk in the street.
"This is scary," one Route 17 motorist told NorthJersey.com. "The snow is piled so high, you have to pull practically into the highway to see the cars coming. It's ridiculous."
Many North Jersey counties and municipalities have attempted to remove the mounds with front loaders piling the snow into dump trucks to be transported to open space areas. However, there is so much snow and not enough time to get rid of it all, according to NorthJersey.com.
Those mounds could get a bit higher this week with as much as 3 inches of snow possible Monday into Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Mike Bolger February 17, 2014 at 11:03 AM
West Caldwell DPW has done a terrific job with snow removal during a horrible winter season- thanks! All of the towns in the West Essex area have done great work keeping the streets safe and passable.
LookinOutLady February 17, 2014 at 11:17 AM
Why are people allowed to park on the streets? In the Cedars it is difficult enough with no snow piled on the sides of the roads...now it is almost impossible to get through. If you hit a patch of ice, you'll slide into car and it'll be your fault. If you have a driveway, use it. Don't be inconsiderate of drivers and most of all, folks having to walk in the street because there are no sidewalks.
Michael J. Klatsky February 17, 2014 at 11:40 AM
The road is a shared place, for walking people, bikers, dogs, motor vehicle drivers and vehicle storage.
Michael J. Klatsky February 17, 2014 at 11:43 AM
I think this is revealing the structural problems with the auto orientation development experiment. Car dependency is bad for everyone, because a snowstorm or two turns elderly into shut ins, business takes a vacation day, schools stop, ect. We need to have more options for traveling to the places we need to go on a daily basis other than just the car.
SPky February 17, 2014 at 12:43 PM
The snow isnt half as bad as the thaw could be. Great Job to the guys plowing in Jefferson. The roads are clear and passable.
Angela Ohanian February 17, 2014 at 12:56 PM
This is to LookinOutLady why don't you mind your own business maybe there are reasons people park in the street even if they have a driveway. I live on Forest Drive and we have a very small driveway and we have four cars, plus our tenants have cars plus the arrogant people that live on Belleville Avenue think they have squatters' rights and park their cars on our block so Forest Drive is lock a parking lot for cars that do not belong there and if the police would crack down on them, maybe we would be able to have enough parking spaces for our cars. I don't have a 100' driveway like my neighbor does, if I did, I wouldn't have the police put a blue handicapped spot in front of my house especially since no one in that house was handicapped, but I guess she has friends at city hall. My husband is handicapped and we don't have a handicapped spot yet they put one there just so my family cannot park their cars there. My husband is very sick and we have caregivers constantly coming to our house and there is no place for them to park, maybe I should ask if I can use her illegal handicapped spot for their cars? I should go to the Bloomfield police and ask them to have the guy with the commercial van that has been parked on Forest Drive for the past two years illegally to remove his car. Maybe if the Bloomfield Police would do their job and make him remove his van we would have one more spot. I hate to be nasty but people need to understand their are reasons why people cannot use their driveways and it has nothing to do with being lazy or spiteful. And, if the stupid plow drivers would not pile the snow in front of the driveways as they are plowing, maybe that might help things a bit for handicappd people to step over piles of snow and fall on their asses. Why not get all the unemployed in Bloomfield and put them to work shoveling for the township? Let them earn their unemployment checks and food stamps.
Mark Lipinski February 17, 2014 at 02:02 PM
I can't complain. The crews in Washington Township/Long Valley always do an outstanding job. Clean up after the recent series of storms were no exception.
Angela Ohanian February 17, 2014 at 02:25 PM
Bravo for Michael J. Klatsky - I echo your sentiments. As a non-driver myself, (even though I have a car that people complain about it being parked in front of our house!) I would welcome a service that would help me to get around, I would gladly pay instead of depending on local car service with their dilapidated cars, nasty drivers and poor service. I had to wait an hour the other day for a car to do some errands and its ridiculous. Thank you Michael!
Brown trl February 17, 2014 at 02:36 PM
Hopatcong always does a great job, you can actually see the difference between Hopatcong and landing, Sussex County knows how to plow !!!
Jon Semcer February 17, 2014 at 02:48 PM
Angela --- we have the same problem on Elm, Church and East Church. There are families who live on Belleville Ave who have driveways but park on Elm ( all weekend, in the yellow curb, and in front of our home) we have had meetings with the chief ,signed petitions ( over 50 % of the legal residents of Elm, Church and East Church singed it) asking for strict enforcement, parking decals for residents only , no over night parking and a speed study. It took 3 months to do a speed study and the results were there are no speeders on Elm ( of course the study was done over Thanksgiving break). Recently, we had a meeting with the mayor --- no solutions. We now have cars half way in the street and the police tell us as long as cars can get by there is no problem. It is worse on Beach -- has become a one way. The town does not enforce their parking regulations ---for this we pay $12,000 + a year in taxes.
S. Carter February 17, 2014 at 04:41 PM
I'd like to thank South Orange's DPW. I've seen them working tirelessly to clear our roads. We have a huge snow mound on Hart Drive's corner, but it's not unusual given the number of storms we've had this winter. Nevertheless, we're all in this together and my neighbors have been swell.
Angela Ohanian February 17, 2014 at 05:00 PM
This is for Jon Semcer - thank you for your response. Well the "squatters and parkers" from Belleville Avenue live in the condos and apartments there and they don't have parking spaces or don't want to pay for them as long as they can park on Forest Drive. Not only do they want to park on Forest Drive but they were parking and cutting across our corner property to get to their apartments I had to put a gate with a lock to stop them! We have an issue now because of the snow and I am going to complain loud and hard like my next door neighbor did to get a blue box in front of my house which would be legal since my husband is handicapped and now is very sick and homebound and the healthcare workers need to be able to find a place to park if they cannot park in our driveway. Enough is enough with these interlopers. Mind you, even if there is a space in front of someone's house, they don't mind if strangers park there but if my family parks there its an issue thanks to a couple of busy body troublesome neighbors who are married to their driveways - they should find a husband instead! Bloomfield needs to crack down on home owners that pay taxes - oh yes, we pay $14,000 for one house and $12,000 a year for the other, which has 4 parking spaces and we have to hold them with cars, pails and a dead body if we want to keep them clear! The huge commercial van has to go and the loudmouth who owns it needs to either buy a spot where he has his condo or park it somewhere else. Wasn't there a law passed that commercial vehicles need a permit to park 24/7 in the street? I have to inquire about this because he is pissing me off big time. But naturally laws are never enforced in Bloomfield if you have "connections."
Irving Schlatter February 17, 2014 at 05:06 PM
A big tip of the hat to Al Neggia of the Fair Lawn DPW crew, Beshaw and others who took the bull by the horns these last storms and kept our streets clean !
Jon Semcer February 17, 2014 at 05:20 PM
Angela --- make as much noise as you can!! Someone at Town Hall will hear you I had emailed the mayor and told him he will have one chance ( one term ) to turn the corner here or his administration will be viewed as a failure.
Bergen resident February 17, 2014 at 05:28 PM
Ramsey DPW is doing the best they can given the circumstances. Long hours and lots of snow.
gina s. February 17, 2014 at 09:35 PM
All those complaining about DPW....allow me to give you my perspective as my husband works for a local DPW. They work incredibly long hours, getting called in the middle of the night, being away from their families for days. Then, when they do come home, they are so out of sorts, it takes another couple of days to recoup. They don't get paid tons of money for what they do...and don't tell me the benefits because what we pay for our health insurance is probably more than the average family. Yes, they chose their occupation, so deal with it it just really ticks me off when certain people complain about the roads. Stay off the roads and let them do their job. The snow on the end of your driveway...where would you like them to put it? Go out and shovel it on your lawn and not back into the street so it gets pushed back in front of your driveway again. Oh and as far as your driveway, I don't want to hear it because I have to go out and shovel every time it snows since my husband is out plowing your street.
Angela Ohanian February 17, 2014 at 11:18 PM
Greetings to Gina - I am not complaining at all about the DPW of Bloomfield, I have no lawn to shovel the snow onto. I am a partially handicapped senior citizen and my husband cannot shovel either. I recruit local car service drivers when I can and my son when he is available to shovel - this has been an especially difficult time and I certainly do appreciate the dedication of the DPW. My frustration at this point is directed to the people who do not live on Forest Drive and who insist on parking their cars here and leave us no place to park. My frustration was with neighbors who have an issue with us parking our cars on the street even if they have long driveways and self proclaimed handicapped spots. And I realize that the plows have no place to put the snow but to block driveways, it is still difficult to have to shovel all that snow. When I was younger, I actually enjoyed shoveling snow and being out in it, but now I cannot and it is problematic. Please do not judge everyone's place in time with your own. God bless you that you can shovel, I wish I could too. My frustration is also with the police department and township who allow people to park on Forest Drive even if they do not live here and do not enforce the commercial van 24/7 law. My complaint was not directed at the DPW. Buy a Powerball ticket - its up to $400 million, maybe your husband can retire and you will move to a warmer climate and all problems will be solved! Happy shoveling!
Elaine Trucksess February 18, 2014 at 08:21 AM
All changes come from voting. As is clearly evident, the good people of Bloomfield approach the polls much like an abused woman. They are afraid of repercussions and blindly vote for the very same people who ignore them, saying......"But I LOVE him!".....as they pull the lever. Have you tried the "wonderful" Neighbor to Neighbor Network? I believe they are located in city hall. Good luck in your endeavors even though they are pretty much a hopeless waste of time.
Jon Semcer February 18, 2014 at 08:27 AM
Elaine and jojo --- great posts. Both of you are on target with your comments.
L42 February 18, 2014 at 08:28 AM
thanks. not all of us have extra cash to pay for snow removal, as we're shoveling the money into unaffordable caregiving or other survival expenses. we older people do get out there and shovel snow as much as we are able. it's hard to lift heavy frozen mountains of snow onto the lawn. we do not throw it back in the street. we're not complaining about the long hours of work the borough puts in. just don't assume everyone is physically or financially capable of heavy lifting, or that we are lazy. i used to work outdoors doing heavy labor for a living, and had to give that up to caregive, a job that sometimes requires hours of snow-shoveling in order to get an elderly patient out to doctors in a timely manner. so i know what hard work is. all i'm saying is, not all of us are in the same situation, and we all do what we are able.
Angela Ohanian February 18, 2014 at 08:45 AM
Thank you LA2 for your perspective. Its on point. Its difficult for young and capable to see things from the eyes of an elderly, disabled or caregiver perspective. We depend on people to help us and if we sometimes have to pay them that is part a parcel of the deal. Good luck with your snow removal. Maybe towns should provide a service of snow removal and shoveling for elderly in the winter. We certainly pay enough taxes here in Bloomfield and Essex County for that matter.
Jon Semcer February 18, 2014 at 09:02 AM
What is amazing is there are signs posted on many streets in Bloomfield that say," no parking when snow covered". Yet, cars park -- no enforcement. It seems to me that we are paying for services that are not provided: snow plowing, street cleaning and the enforcement of parking/ traffic laws to improve the quality of life and provide for a safe environment. Not providing services when you are paid in advance ( taxes) sounds like stealing to me.
Josh Dubnick February 18, 2014 at 10:23 AM
L42 and others--I think in some towns there's a registry where high school kids (or others) can sign up as willing to volunteer their service to seniors and others who may need help with snow removal. I remember reading of this in Hopatcong several years ago but I don't know if it still exists. If your town has a senior center or similar organization, it may be worth checking with them.
Shamrock1224 February 18, 2014 at 02:38 PM
I live in Maplewood - 2 blocks from Tuscan School. People come down our block (Sommer Ave) too fast, and they truly cannot see the people walking in the road towards the school because of the snow piles. I notified our DPW, who told me they have no place to remove the snow to, as there are chemicals in it. I also notified the Maplewood PD, because some of the parents have almost come to blows with each other over the parking, and dropping their kids at the school. They are in too much of a hurry, so they don't use the drop off zone. Cars are parked on both sides of Osborne Terr, which leaves only one lane to go to and from the school. Last week the language coming from some of the cars, I cannot repeat. I pray for a heat wave! :)
Angela Ohanian February 18, 2014 at 02:41 PM
Okay, here is the best yet. I guess a few of my nosey troublemaking neighbors must have read my posts because the police rang my bell today and said that if we did not move my son's car that is blocked in ice and covered with snow - parked in front of our house no less - it would be towed away! Apparently someone complained. This lousy little dead end block of Forest Drive has the most nasty and spiteful jealous people living here. My husband was blocked by the police cars while my brother-in-law was trying to pick him up to take him for his chemo this morning. As if I did not have enough trouble in my life. Whoever did that should rot in hell and I am filing a complaint of harassment. I hope whoever complained breaks their leg in the snow. What a horrible place to live!
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