Eleanor Holmes Norton Blames GOP Repeal Attempts For Low Obamacare …
According to HHS, 1.1 million people have enrolled in a health insurance plan through the Obamacare exchange thus far, approximately 2 million short of the department's Jan. 1, 2014, goal. To account for the shortfall, Norton argued that nearly 50 …
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One man's free call is another man's treasure
Both claim to offer “free calling,” which like most things in life are decidedly not free. Every call you make is respectively disrupted … The 100 per cent web-based service requires no software download or credit card. Users simply enter the desired …
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Mortgage Interest Rates are Holding Firm at Chase Bank on January 14, 2014
JP Morgan Chase Bank, the largest banking organization in the United States, replaced over 2 million payment cards as a precautionary protocol following the recent breach of customer data at the retail outlets of Target Corp. The bank … Stephany …
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Target says "Oops, 70-110 million consumers hacked."
Target is now saying, reports the New York Times, that "a range of 70 million to 110 million people," not the original 40 million customers, had their credit or debit card numbers hacked in December (or possibly at other times). Even worse, Target is …
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Crowd-sourced robots
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This picture seems to get clicked quite regularly, so here’s the story (posted on Economies of the Commons conference blog ecommons.tuxic.nl/?p=2116)
"While the production of these films is not entirely democratic, Veenvliet for the remainder of the presentation, very much stressed the point of the benefits of making your work (and source files) accessible for a world-wide audience. For example, by posting a 3d-model of a humanoid robot called ‘Petunia‘, other artists took this model and started animating it. The story of the crowd-sourcing project was eventually featured by i.e the MIT newspaper and the Dutch NRC newspaper." (Petunia video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOlwuAvmnrY)
There is only one secret how to save on long term care insurance (LTCI) and that is by planning early. Even if you exert effort in going around to ask the experts in hopes of getting a different answer, you will be disappointed because there really is only one solution and that is by purchasing your policy at a young age.
Young does not necessarily mean 30 years old, although statistics reveal that there are individuals close to or a little over this age who have already secured their LTCI policies. Most of these early planners say they have witnessed how their parents lost everything that they’ve worked so hard to acquire to the long term care (LTC) expenses of their grandparents.
Afraid that they might find themselves in the same situation someday, they took the initiative to buy an LTCI policy while they are still young and working despite being told that they will have to deal with longer premium payment.
Purchasing a policy is less complicated to a person who is decades away from retiring. All he needs is an LTCI specialist to help him understand what goes into a policy because aside from being young, he is a newbie clueless about how his choices today will affect the cost of his coverage tomorrow.
With an LTCI specialist to guide him as he weighs his policy’s maximum daily benefit, coverage period, and rate of inflation protection among others, it won’t take long for a 30 or 40-year-old to finalize his LTC plan.
How to Save On Long Term Care Insurance
Some people will argue that it’s all right to buy an LTCI policy at a later age for as long as they are willing to cut back the variables of some components in their policy.
For instance, instead of a maximum benefit amount of $ 300,000 the individual should settle for $ 175,000 or, perhaps, instead of a five-year benefit period why not three years? These are just some ways to cut back one’s annual premium and they are actually happening already.
However, why would anyone want something half-baked as this when they can easily and simply get an ideal coverage at a price that they can afford if they only start their LTC plan before experiencing changes to their health?
You’ve probably heard a gazillion times that “prevention is better than cure” so why not think of an LTCI policy as the manner in which to prevent an illness while illness here is best represented by financial losses. Cure, on the other hand, depicts your assets which can easily evaporate to the high cost of care.
It’s true that cutting back some variables of his LTCI policy shall allow an individual to save on his annual premium, but going down that road could also result in irreparable financial damages.
LTC costs are expected to rise fourfold in less than 20 years so with this information in mind, people should understand that deciding on a low coverage amount can be risky.
How to save on long term care insurance has remained to be an immortal question in the industry but the answer to this depends on a person’s outlook in life. If he wants to preserve whatever he has today for his sake and his family’s, he will plan his LTC as soon as possible.
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Law firm heads top 401(k) list
Rounding out the top five on BrightScope's list were: North American Partners in Anesthesia of Melville, N.Y.; Oregon Anesthesiology Group of Portland; Frontier Refining & Marketing Inc. of Denver; and O'Melveny & Myers, a law firm with offices in 16 …
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GMR Releases Much Awaited Business Incubation Service for Entrepreneurs …
Business & Marketing Strategy Services: GMR works to create a well-defined business plan and marketing strategy based on extensive market research, competitive analysis, and your company's specific objectives. 2. Business Operation Services: GMR …
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Software defined networking moving from 'what?' to 'how?'
Hyped as much as any enterprise technology in recent years, software defined networking is moving from a "what is it?" to a "how do I do this?" phase. … As the SDN market is flooded with marketing spin at the moment, it is important to first …
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Whirlpool issues first annual report on Fort Smith pollution cleanup
This included semiannual groundwater monitoring in March and October, finalization of the Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) and the Risk management Plan (RMP), submission of the draft Final Remedy Work Plan (Work Plan) to implement the RMP, and …
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Beverly, Massachusetts (PRWEB) May 09, 2013
FashionPlaytes, Inc. today released new data about how tween girls see their relationships with their moms based on the most recent FPgirl Market Insights Program surveys. According to the results, tween girls love to spend time with their moms – especially if the activity involves shopping – but they are looking to establish a stronger voice about what they buy and the clothing they wear.
When it comes to bonding with mom, nothing beats shopping, Gen Z girls say. With over 3,000 total responses, “shopping til they drop” was their number one activity with 52% of the vote, followed by cooking/baking, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities, respectively (poll results). While the consensus shows a strong preference for shopping over the other activities with mom, numerous girls commented that they love doing all things with their mom because they’re fun to be around.
Of course, there are some comments like this one: “I love shopping with my mom, but sometimes it is a disaster. But shopping with my dad is a nightmare!!!” Reading books, playing board games and trips to the spa were also some of the favorite activities Gen Z girls commented about.
How do Gen Z tween girls think moms feels about their clothing choices? When asked if their moms typically approved, 43% of the 3,600+ respondents say yes, but admit sometimes there is a clash (poll results). 25% responded that their mothers rarely approve of the choices, while 24% are the complete opposite, saying they always get her approval. Less than 10% indicated that their mom never approves of their selections.
Open-ended comments from the girls make it clear that there are multiple influences at work when it comes to their fashion choices: “My mom won’t let me wear anything I like. But my nana, on the other hand, has style like me. Bright, loud and poppy!” A previous FP Market Insights poll corroborates the claim that girls are their own influence, and that moms and other family members don’t have as much sway on their fashion choices.
“Gen Z girls are secure in their fashion choices. They love to shop with their moms, but still have the confidence to make their own decisions without completely relying on outside influence,” said Dana Stanley, Vice President of Research for FashionPlaytes. “Some of the responses showed girls even ask their mom for fashion tips—a major step toward becoming confident and independent while strengthening a key relationship.”
About FPgirl Market Insights:
FPgirl Market Insights pulls information from FPgirl’s 700,000+ member fashion design community, where girls regularly post information, interact with each other and provide unique input via the site’s polls. The program is designed to provide previously unavailable information on everything from what girls wear, how and where they shop, and how they like to be entertained. Insights uncovered through the FPgirl Market Insights program gives brands a unique and unfiltered glimpse into what makes these digital natives tick.
Subscribe to the Market Insights Program at http://www.fashionplaytes.com/mp/insights. For more details or to ask about partnership opportunities, please contact insights(at)fashionplaytes(dot)com.
About FashionPlaytes and FPgirl:
FashionPlaytes is the creator of FPgirl.com, the online fashion and style destination where girls are designers and set the trends. The FPgirl community is filled with vibrant, talented, and supportive girls who create cool custom clothing, crowd-source designs, and share their insights about what it’s like to be a girl in today’s world. FashionPlaytes celebrates all girls, providing a fun, safe, interactive environment. Its engagement-driven ecommerce platform is fueled by girls, for girls.
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5 Ways to Prepare for a Near-Perfect Product Launch
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Recommended reads: 'Hidden Riches,' 'Harmony Cabins'
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See which West Seattle spots are proposed for new 'pedestrian zoning' – and a …
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The odds are against Tim Hudak's plan to create a million Ontario jobs
The leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, Tim Hudak, is planning on releasing a “Million Jobs Act” that he claims, if implemented, will add one million jobs to the Ontario economy over eight years. Without knowing the specific details of the …
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(PRWEB) September 26, 2013
The Paradise desk is a well thought out extension of the users’ computer that includes USB, power, audio, video and even lighting. More importantly it seems to be winning over Kickstarter, the crowd funding site with the project being funded in less than 27 hours! Click here to visit.
The Paradise desk is the first desk designed completely for computer enthusiasts and gamers who want a premium desk. The concept stems from the idea that a desk should act like an extension of the computer and all computer devices, including the computer & monitor, directly plugged into the desk. This concept makes it easier to plug in and maneuver devices without awkwardly bending over or reaching behind the computer, as such with current desks. It also allows the user to avoid the tangled wire mess beneath the desk, by plugging in the computer and its devices directly into the desk. The desk encompasses not only power and USB technology, but also audio and even lighting.
The Paradise desk is equipped with 7 USB ports that are strategically placed on the desk’s surface and function to connect to the computer and/or its devices. This is the first concept of its kind and is one of the many ways the Paradise desk is superior to all other computer enthusiast desks. One of the ports is located on the front left side and allows the user to quickly plug in a portable hard drive, USB key, Ipod or even USB head phones, directly into the computer. Nobody enjoys changing the batteries in their wireless mouse or dealing with the mess of cords around their desk, so there are 3 USB ports in the centre of the desk. These ports allow the user the flexibility of plugging in wired or wireless devices, such as a keyboard, mouse, etc. They are hidden within a drawer that swings open to store excess cable. There are 3 more ports located on the back of the desk for larger devices, such as a printer.
The inclusion of power into the pc gaming desk is another unique aspect to the Paradise desk. Not only will this allow to power up the desk and its components, but it also provides fully functioning power plugs to power up the monitor, printer, etc. There are a total of 4 power plugs located near the back of the desk.
Since the user is already plugging in all of their devices into the desk, it only makes sense to plug in their monitor as well. The monitor can be easily plugged into the desk by using a DVI cable, saving the user from wire clutter.
The Paradise desk has 2 light bars located at the back of the desk to illuminate the area behind the monitor. Not only does this provide ambient light but also helps to keep eyes from straining, so the user can work harder or play longer. The light feature is optional. The user can turn the bars on and off as per their preferences.
The desk comes handy with an audio switch located on the right hand side, which allows the user to quickly switch from using their headphones to a stereo sound system, without the need of unplugging or switching settings on their computer.
Be one of the first to own this premium desk and show support. A truly beautiful piece of craftsmanship, that is only available through Kickstarter.com. Order yours today. Click here.
For any questions, suggestions or recommendations, please contact David Wrobel.
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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) November 18, 2013
On November 14, 2013, host Tanya Mack of The Doctors Roundtable on BusinessRadioX® sat down with Dr. Albert Baawo to talk about specialized dentistry.
Dr. Albert Baawo attended Duke University on a full academic scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry. He continued his education at the Medical College of Georgia where he received his DMD in 2003. Immediately after finishing, Dr. Baawo started his internship at Emory University in July 2003 in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department.
Dr. Baawo first opened his cosmetic and general dentistry practice in 2006 to provide quality care around the clock. The office is equipped with some of the latest technology for the patient to enjoy during their service. According to Dr. Baawo, “The focus of each day is to make our patients feel compelled to tell others about the wonderful service they received during their visit.” Dr. Baawo and his staff are on-call after hours. His goal is to provide access to quality dental care after hours for emergencies with the goal of serving all of the hospitals in Atlanta.
With rigorous additional training in oral-maxillofacial surgery, Dr. Baawo and his team specialize in dentistry that handles such issues as hospital dentistry, dentistry for special needs children (autism, Down’s Syndrome and developmental delays) and dental trauma. Explained Dr. Baawo, “Many of these procedures are performed in a hospital setting to care for medically compromised patients or patients with adjunct and compiled medical conditions.” They treat patients requiring reconstructive surgery, implants, injuries to the head, face and neck.
To learn more about Dr. Baawo and specialized dentistry, tune in to this episode of The Doctors Roundtable.
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http://www.doctorsroundtable.businessradiox.com
The Doctors Roundtable is a forum for conversations with Atlanta’s leading doctors and thought leaders. Discussions are about cutting edge trends and topics in health, wellness and lifestyle issues. Hosted by Tanya Mack, the show airs live on Thursdays, Noon Eastern Time from the Sandy Springs Studio of BusinessRadioX® and is brought to you by HealthGate.
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BusinessRadioX® interviews dozens of innovative entrepreneurs and successful leaders each week. Its mission is to help local businesses Get The Word Out about the important work they’re doing for their market, their community, and their profession. With a pro-business slant and a long-form interview format, guests don’t have to worry about being ambushed or talking in “sound bites.” Guests have enough time to tell their whole story and to share their insights and experience without interruptions. BusinessRadioX® hosts are business professionals interviewing their peers, drilling down on the critical issues, and delivering practical information to an engaged business audience. Business topics that are frequently covered include: Law, Finance, Healthcare, Technology, Trade Shows, B2B Marketing, Venture Capital, Training and Development and other issues impacting the business community. For more information, visit: http://www.businessradiox.com.
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