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Source: http://www.ithacajournal.com/article/20130727/SPORTS/307270035/1124/
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Sunday, July 28, 2013
Unlocked HTC 8S 3G LTE Windows Smartphone for $205 + $4 s&h
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Saturday, July 27, 2013
Chinese Doctors Take Bribes All the Times, But Only Because They Have to
Chinese Doctors Take Bribes All the Time, But Only Because They Have to
Over the past couple of weeks, China has extended its anti-corruption campaign to the pharmaceutical industry. The biggest probe has hit British firm GlaxoSmithKline, whose employees are accused of bribing doctors and hospital employees with gifts, travel, lecture fees, and cash bonuses to get them to prescribe the company's drugs, totaling up to 3 billion yuan ($489 million). Four executives have been detained. Now police in Shanghai have begun investigating AstraZeneca, and state news agency Xinhua warns that the probe could widen further.
So far, the probes have focused on corruption allegations in marketing practices, but The New York Times reports the investigations could spread to the research sub-sector of the industry. The pharmaceutical market in China has huge potential, with the Economist Intelligence Unit estimating sales of $166 billion by 2017, so is a natural target for companies looking for growth. GSK?s revenue has increased 17% from last year, up to $1.1 billion. But the revelation of these shady practices raises questions about the future of the market.
Some have suggested that the investigations are politically motivated. This makes a lot of sense; as Xi Jinping?s new government stresses its authority, the pharmaceutical industry is a visible target to impress consumers. Prices for drugs have risen, so this could be seen as a move to combat price gouging.
An anonymous industry expert has suggested the corruption was inevitable- the margin between what a doctor is paid in Beijing (a couple of hundred U.S. dollars a month) and the high cost of living (German cars, foreign education for children) means that under-the-table payments have to correct the system.
Additionally, Chinese regulations dictate that a local affiliate is not permitted to market the foreign products of its parent company, so the parent is forced to look at other means of marketing. This certainly explains in large part why the companies act as they do. But does it mean they should?
There are certainly some clear inefficiencies in this market, and corruption has flourished in response.
It is perhaps foolish to pay doctors in a cosmopolitan capital such low salaries, but bribes are a dangerous way to compensate for low pay. Transparent competition in a regulated market means companies will have to genuinely improve their products.
If doctors are competing under illegal conditions, business can become a race to see who outbids the other. This doesn?t have much to do with an incentive to make one?s drugs cheaper or more effective. Without effective regulation, bad practice can occur in more impactful areas of the industry ? as GSK?s internal audit of its Shanghai lab practices has shown.
These companies are not scheming how to bribe their way to profits; they are simply exploiting a loophole that exists. Such a flagrant architecture of corruption may seem foreign in America but bribes happen here too ? GSK has been paid $3 billion to the US in a settlement last year. The transition to more transparent practices might be uncomfortable for some of the companies in China now, but it will be beneficial in the long run.?
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Wedding: Mr. and Mrs. William McNeill Shaw
Mr. and Mrs. William McNeill Shaw
Published: Friday, July 26, 2013 at 18:23 PM.
Danielle Caroline Long of New Bern and William McNeill Shaw of Clinton were united in marriage on June 15, 2013, at The Whitford Plantation with the Rev. Collin Adams and Patrick Norris, officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Steve and Rebecca Long of New Bern. She is the granddaughter of Jerry and Marilyn Norris of New Bern and Joe and Carol Long of Findlay, Ohio.
The bridegroom is the son of Doug and Becky Shaw of Clinton and the grandson of Peppy Hayes of Raleigh.
The bride was given in marriage by her father.
Nuptial music was provided by vocalists John and Laura Lee Honbarrier.
Maid of honor was Amanda Long, sister of the bride.
Charlea Abrams was the flower girl.
Best man was Doug Shaw of Clinton, father of the groom.
Madison Norris was the ringbearer.
Assisting with the wedding was Anne Robertson.
A pig picking, hosted by the bride?s parents, was held at The Whitford Plantation.
The couple took a honeymoon trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
The bride graduated from UNC-Wilmington and is employed by Craven County Schools as a chemistry teacher.
The bridegroom graduated from North Carolina State University and is employed by Craven County Schools as an ag teacher.
They will live in New Bern.
Source: http://www.newbernsj.com/news/people/weddings/wedding-mr-and-mrs-william-mcneill-shaw-1.178445
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Celebrity fitness tactics that work - Discover Good Fitness
First, let me assure you that you don?t need to have a full-time nutritionist or fitness trainer on hand to achieve your own celebrity fitness status. Hard work and dedication are the keys to success to achieve your dream body.
Here are my some dos and don?ts of four common celebrity fitness tactics. We are all celebrities in our own lives so let me help you get started on your own path toward achieving your personal celebrity fitness goals.
Celebrity fitness tactic 1: Crash diets
Don?t:?Resort to using any dangerous nutritional tactics. Many celebrities rely on last minute plans to get ready for their big screen debut, and with a few million dollars at stake combined with the promise of fame, it?s not surprising that they will go to extreme measures. Engaging in practices such as long arduous cleanses and starvation is a terrible tactic, unless directed to so by a physician.
Why: Any extreme dietary measure will only give you temporary results. There are many health risks associated with extreme low calorie diets, and the long term health risks are just not worth a temporary slim waist.
Do: Take a good look inside your kitchen cupboards and reassess your eating habits. Finding your own personal caloric balance that allows you to lose weight while still providing your body with essential nutrients is the best and safest way to slim down. Take a look at Susan Bowerman?s short video showing what 100 calories can look like so that you can start to make informed food choices.
Celebrity fitness tactic?2: Extreme fitness boot camps
Don?t: Jump straight into a seven days/week intense exercise routine. I can hear you sigh out loud with this advice because we always think that more is better. However, this is not always the case when it comes to fitness. Yes, headlines might say your favorite celebrity worked out twice a day for hours at a time while eating like a mouse but what they don?t share is the pain and suffering that often accompanies such intensive schedules. Many rely on pain relief medicines and I?ve read of many cases where celebrities are hospitalized for exhaustion. Just because something appears to provide magical results don?t be too quick to believe it because, chances are, it?s just another temporary fix. Trust me when I say there is no quick fix.
Do: Steadily increase your fitness routine, because in order to get continued results you must increase your workouts. Our bodies are very good at adapting to increased physical demands. When something starts to feel easy then work a little harder. If you are new to exercise, start out by focusing on your exercise duration. As you become fitter, you can begin to adapt the intensity of your workouts to get more results in less time.
Celebrity fitness tactic?3: New fitness tools
Don?t: Buy every new gimmick or fitness tool or believe that you can wrap yourself into a state of improved fitness with bandages or shaking machines. It?s easy to think that just because there is a fit celebrity on the box, then it must work. However, it?s highly likely that the cover model prepared for the photo shoot with traditional fitness techniques first!
Why: Gadgets can look much more appealing than the hard work and sweat associated with exercise, but honestly ask yourself this question: when can you achieve anything without doing some hard work first?
Do: Invest in some inexpensive fitness essentials such as hand weights, resistance bands and a yoga mat. There are many incredible new tools on the fitness market that work, but before buying, assess each new tool and try to see how practical they really are. If they are based on the general principals of fitness such as cardio, flexibility, endurance or strength, they may be worth a second look. Alternatively, if they promise improved fitness from standing still, they will most likely waste your time and money.
Celebrity fitness tactic?4: Gym memberships and personal trainers
Don?t: Spend more money than you can comfortably afford on a gym membership or a personal trainer. Just because the stars do it doesn?t mean that regular folk need to spend a fortune each month.
Why: If you choose something that you can?t afford ? and even worse don?t use ? then it?s too easy to drop the gym membership deciding that fitness is too much effort and costs too much. That needn?t be the case ? a jog around the park or an at-home workout routine can help build fitness just as much as an exclusive gym. I fully believe in the power of personal training, but some insider advice will suffice if you can?t afford one.
Do:?Discuss your financial situation with a trainer and work out a sustainable plan to get you in peak shape. If you have a set budget, let your trainer know because most of the time they will find a way to work with you. As fitness trainers it is our job to teach you the basics, help you stay motivated and most importantly help you to train safely.?A good trainer will help you transition to working out on your own.
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I admire celebrity physiques and appreciate the hard work and effort they put in to maintain their look. But remember that looks can be deceiving and the external is not always an indication of good health. That?s why I suggest finding your own inner movie star using the best plan of all: a consistently good diet and a consistent activity plan. Now, tell me how you channel your own movie star in the comments section below!
Written by Samantha Clayton, AFAA, ISSA.?Samantha is Director of Fitness Education at Herbalife.
Source: http://www.discovergoodnutrition.com/2013/07/celebrity-fitness-tactics/
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Thursday, July 25, 2013
Online Fashion Marketplace JOOR Raises $15M In Series B Funding
JOOR, an online wholesale fashion marketplace, has raised $15 million in Series B funding, according to an SEC filing from today. Based on the filing, it appears the round was led by Canaan Partners, as general parter Dan Ciporin has joined the board. This brings JOOR’s total funding to $20.5 million, with previous investors including Battery Ventures, Lerer Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Landis Capital and Forerunner Ventures. Launched in 2010, JOOR provides a digital platform for B2B transactions between retailers and designers. The company has over 30,000 retailers and 500 brands using the site, including Diane von Furstenberg, Rag & Bone and Zappos. That’s a big jump from when TechCrunch last reported on the company in 2011.?Back then, JOOR was working with 250 brands and about 7,500 boutiques. According to the company, over 1,000 retailers join every month. We’re hoping to get on the phone with JOOR CEO Mona Bijoor soon, and will update this post when we have more information about what they plan to do with the funding.Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/t3J4G4IVDEk/
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FCC certification hints at 7-inch Galaxy Tab 3 for AT&T
Okay folks, here's what we know... the FCC recently certified a compact tablet from Samsung that offers full support for AT&T-flavored LTE, and from all appearances, it could very well be the 7-inch Galaxy Tab 3. Most tellingly, the SM-T217A measures 186 x 110mm, which is a near-perfect match for the WiFi-only slate that strutted through the FCC this past May. This time around, the tablet supports LTE Bands 2, 4, 5 and 17, UMTS (3G) connectivity over the 850 / 1900MHz bands, along with dual-band WiFi and Bluetooth LE. Regardless of the product's ultimate name, it seems the Galaxy Note 8.0 will soon find a smaller sibling at AT&T. Just don't confuse it for the upcoming Galaxy Mega 6.3.
Filed under: Tablets, Samsung, AT&T
Source: FCC
Source: http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/2_C8pPoCt7c/
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