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Morgan Stanley posted a fourth-quarter loss, its first-ever quarterly loss, after taking an additional $5.7 billion write-down related to subprime mortgages. The investment bank said it would sell a $5 billion stake to the China Investment Corporation, that country’s sovereign wealth fund, to shore up its capital.
The sale, which would give China about a 9.9 percent stake in one of Wall Street’s biggest investment banks, marks the latest instance of a foreign investor shoring up a Western financial firm in the wake of the housing meltdown. (For more on the China Investment Corporation, or CIC, see this related item on DealBook.)
Morgan Stanley’s $3.59 billion loss for the quarter, or $3.61 a share, is a sharp drop from the $1.98 billion, or $1.87 a share, it earned at the same time last year. Analysts surveyed by Bloomberg News had expected a loss of 39 cents a share.
With the second write-down, the investment bank has now lowered the value of its subprime holdings by $9.4 billion, one of the largest devaluations on Wall Street. In a statement, the bank’s chief executive, John J. Mack, said he took full responsibility and would forego a bonus for 2007.
“The writedown Morgan Stanley took this quarter is deeply disappointing — to me, to our colleagues, to our Board and to our shareholders,” he said. “Ultimately, accountability for our results rests with me, and I believe in pay for performance, so I’ve told our compensation committee that I will not accept a bonus for 2007.”
That write-down took its toll on Morgan Stanley’s institutional securities business, which posted a pre-tax loss of $6.48 million, down from the $2.2 million it earned the same time last year. Its net revenues were a loss of $3.4 billion compared with revenues of $5.5 billion last year.
The brunt of that was absorbed by the firm’s fixed income sales and trading business, which recorded a steep loss of $7.9 billion. That compares to the $2.3 billion in net revenue it earned last year, a stark illustration of how the firm’s aggressive move into the trading of mortgage-backed securities backfired as the housing markets declined.
Morgan Stanley’s drastic losses may heighten speculation about the fate of Mr. Mack, who returned to the firm in 2005 after the removal of his predecessor, Philip J. Purcell. One of Mr. Mack’s signature changes at the firm was to push it further into trading using its own capital, an effort to emulate its most profitable rival, Goldman Sachs. (Goldman reported a modest gain in fourth-quarter profits on Tuesday.)
Similar trading losses at Merrill Lynch and Citigroup led to the ouster of the chief executives at those firms and engendered talk about a similar move against Bear Stearns‘ leader, James E. Cayne. Bear reports its fourth-quarter results on Thursday and is also expected to take a loss.
In taking a major investment by CIC, Morgan Stanley is following a model set by Citi and UBS, two other financial giants badly damaged by their exposure to securities backed by risky home loans. Citi sold a 4.9 percent stake to Abu Dhabi’s investment arm, while UBS sold stakes to the Singapore government and an unnamed Middle Eastern investor.
The stake taken by CIC will be passive and give the investment firm no special rights to name directors, Morgan Stanley said in its press release. CIC will purchase equity units that will be converted into common shares on Aug. 17, 2010, at prices between a still-undetermined reference price and a premium of 20 percent to that price. The units will pay a fixed annual rate of 9 percent on a quarterly basis.
“We are delighted to welcome CIC as a long-term investor in Morgan Stanley, and believe it is an important step in increasing the flow of capital between our countries and across these increasingly critical markets,” Mr. Mack said in the statement. “The investment from CIC will help to strengthen our deep ties in these growth markets and ensure that Morgan Stanley has the resources necessary to pursue growth opportunities globally across our Institutional Securities, Global Wealth Management and Asset Management businesses into 2008 and beyond.”
Not all of Morgan Stanley’s news on Wednesday was negative. The firm’s global wealth management business reported net income of $378 million for the quarter, up 124 percent over last year. Its asset management unit’s income reported $294 million in net income for the quarter, a slight gain over last year.
And even its institutional securities unit had some bright spots. Morgan Stanley’s financial advisory business, including advising companies in mergers and acquisitions transactions, reported $779 million in revenue, a 30 percent increase owing to higher deal flow. However, that may fall off in the near future as tighter credit markets potentially hamper deal making.
The firm’s equity sales and trading revenues, as opposed to its debt trading, reported $2.5 billion in revenue, a 72 percent increase over the same time last year.

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This is basically everything that goes into the Tiny Houses for the homeless that I build. As soon as I can, i will create a how to video to show you how you can build these. Until then use your imagination, have fun with it and start building. Remember your not trying to win an award, just a shelter to help save someones life. It just has to work. You can figure out a lot by watching some of my build video's.
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A patient sues alleging that her child was in distress, became hypoxic and that a cesarean should have been performed much earlier.
The patient, age 43, presented to the emergency room at Defendant Hospital on 9/4/12 for confirmation of pregnancy diagnosed with an at-home test and for prenatal care. She already had 2 children1. Exam revealed a well-appearing, well-nourished female in no apparent distress with a closed os and no vaginal bleeding. A sonogram confirmed an intrauterine pregnancy, and lab work was positive for an early pregnancy and a urinary tract infection. The patient was discharged to home with antibiotics and Zantac (for acid reflux) and instructed to follow up in the high-risk clinic.
Screening by nursing staff on 9/5/12 documented the last menstrual period as 7/21/12 and an estimated date of confinement (EDC) of 4/27/13, with a current gestational age of 6w4d. Cervical length was normal. The patient’s pre-pregnancy weight was 142 lb. Urine HCG testing was positive and a maternal quad screen was positive for Down syndrome.2 The prenatal course was also noted to be significant for a low-lying placenta. The record stated that the patient wished to continue her pregnancy and declined amniocentesis.
On 9/24/12, the patient was 9w2d pregnant, weighed 141.5 lb and her blood pressure (BP) was 103/64. Exam revealed a fundal height of 9 cm. Fetal well-being was reassuring. The patient was reported to be at risk due to hypertension and cholestasis (believed to be from previous pregnancy). Because of her advanced maternal age, she was again referred to the high-risk clinic. She was started on ferrous sulfate, folic acid and prenatal vitamins. Prenatal testing appeared to be within normal limits.
On 10/2/12, the patient’s chest x-ray was negative for active tuberculosis. She was evaluated by genetics on 10/13/12 and the age-related risk for fetal aneuploidy was 1 in 30. The benefits/limitations of the maternal serum screen and fetal anatomy ultrasound were reviewed with her and she again declined amniocentesis.
The patient was evaluated in the high-risk clinic on 10/18/12 by Dr. A. At 14w1d both fetal activity and fetal heart beat were present. The patient was scheduled for a follow-up sonogram in 1 week and re-dated by sonogram to 12 weeks.
On 10/20/12, a maternal quad screen was positive for Down syndrome and negative for open neural tube defects. On her return to the genetics clinic on 11/7/12, the risk of Down syndrome was noted to be more than 1 in 10. Amniocentesis was again discussed and the woman declined.
At 18w1d, the patient was evaluated in the high-risk clinic by Dr. B. A fetal heartbeat and good movement were noted, and cervical length was normal at 4 cm. Pregnancy-induced hypertension labs and 24-hour urine were reported to be normal. Urine testing revealed trace protein. Vaginal progesterone was started due to the woman’s history of preterm birth.
On 11/29/12, 12/20/12 and 1/10/13, the patient was evaluated by MFM attending Dr. C in the high-risk clinic. On 11/29/12, her cervical length was reported as normal, with fetal and cardiac activity present and fundal height consistent with gestational age. On 1/10/13 Dr. C noted that the placenta was still low-lying and the patient was normotensive. Testing for syphilis was negative and a 1-hour glucose level was within normal limits. On 1/31/13, trace pedal edema and slightly decreased hemoglobin levels were noted by Dr. C and iron supplements were increased.
Dr. E evaluated the patient in the prenatal clinic on 2/14/13. At 31w1d, the fundal height was 30 cm and maternal BP was 108/61. The visit was normal and without issue.
NEXT: "On 2/25/13, the patient presented to labor and delivery triage"
On 2/25/13, the patient presented to labor and delivery triage at 11:40 AM with complaints of a cough and sore throat. Her BP was 109/67, heart rate was 101, and fetal activity was present. At 32w5d her total pregnancy weight gain was 18 lb. At 12:35 PM a nurse noted that the patient’s temperature was 100.3° and the fetal heart rate (FHR) was 182 beats per minute (bpm) with moderate variability. Tylenol was given, an intravenous (IV) was started and observation continued. Lab work revealed a white blood cell count of 19, a potassium level of 3.1 and total protein of 6.3. Chest x-ray revealed mild right lower lobe pneumonia. A sonogram done on admission indicated decreased fetal activity. Antibiotics and dexamethasone were administered. Electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) revealed initial persistent tachycardia and minimal variability throughout the night. The patient was placed on her left side and oxygen and IV fluid boluses were given. Staff monitoring was active and charted.
At 5:54 PM PGY 3 Dr. F reviewed prenatal labs and presenting symptoms and noted that the patient remained on vaginal progesterone. On exam, fetal tachycardia and a category II EFM tracing were noted. The patient continued to receive ceftriaxone and azithromycin for pneumonia. An 8 PM nursing note said that the chief resident was notified of the tracing, and IV fluids and monitoring were to continue.
Evaluation by attending Dr. G at 8:21 PM showed presence of fetal movement with persistent fetal tachycardia and no contractions, vaginal bleeding or loss of fluid. Report on a (presumed) sonogram revealed a vertex presentation, adequate amniotic fluid index and a posterior placenta. It was noted that the patient had a posterior complete placenta previa at 18 weeks, which resolved at 29 weeks. The plan was to admit to the MFM service, obtain a growth sonogram and continue antibiotics and monitoring.
A 2/26/13 nursing notes documented continued fetal tachycardia, 160-180s, with minimal to moderate variability. At 4 AM, the RN documented that Chief Resident was “notified the whole night about patient’s category II tracing of having minimal variability and very few accels <10. At 2:30 AM, by nurse’s note and on the EFM “Remarks,” Chief Resident came to the patient’s bedside and shook patient’s stomach and assessed patient. No orders were given, but to continue to monitor patient including Fetal Heart Monitoring. IVF was in progress at 125 cc/hr. Dr. G attending was notified as well.”
At 4:09 AM PGY1 documented the mother’s vital signs as BP 108/60, heart rate 82, respiratory rate 19 and temp 98.1. EFM indicated 150 bpm with minimal variability, no accelerations or decelerations. A BPP performed by PGY-1 was 8/8. The assessment was fetal well-being reassured in the setting of pneumonia. Nursing documented a category II tracing, and the patient remained on her left side with oxygen.
At 5 AM an RN documented a FHR of 153 with minimal variability and that the Chief Resident and Dr. G were aware of the tracing. A second dose of dexamethasone was given. At 6 AM an RN documented that Chief Resident was made aware that the patient was having variable decelerations at that time; the “MD” (unknown) evaluated the tracing and no action was needed. At 6:54 AM an RN noted that resident Dr. F, the covering MFM, was at the bedside and assessed the patient and tracing. As per Dr. F, the patient was to have a second official sonogram that morning.
NEXT: "The 'official' BPP performed at 9 AM scored 4/8"
The “official” BPP performed at 9 AM scored 4/8. MFM Dr. C was consulted and advised delivery. At 9:30 AM RN noted that Dr. S. (PGY3) was made aware and at 10 AM RN noted that Dr. I discussed the non-reassuring status with the patient, who gave consent for cesarean delivery. At 11:01 AM the patient had received two doses of dexamethasone; the FHR remained at 155 bpm with minimal variability, no accelerations and spontaneous variable decelerations. A low-lying placenta and estimated fetal weight of 1816 g were also noted.
At 11:48 AM on 2/26/13, at 32w6d, the patient underwent an emergency cesarean, performed by attending Dr. J and a resident, with spinal anesthesia. At 11:56 AM maternal placental cord pH was 7.37. The baby girl weighed 3.5 lb and had Apgars of 1, 2, 4, 4 and 4. Dr. J stated the baby was pink at delivery then decompensated. She was limp with very minimal respiratory effort, was resuscitated and then intubated and taken to the neonatal intensive care unit. Bilateral pneumothoraces were noted and a right chest tube was placed. The infant also had a seizure shortly after birth and was started on anti-seizure medications. She was treated for sepsis with antibiotics, although cultures were subsequently negative. She had no reflexes or spontaneous movements, fixed and dilated pupils, and occasional twitching. Diagnostic testing revealed severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy2 and severe cerebral dysfunction. The infant had respiratory distress syndrome and was unable to tolerate weaning from the vent as she was unable to maintain her airway. She continued to have multiple episodes of bradycardia and desaturations and was diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia and feeding intolerance.
On 3/26/13 the infant was transferred from Defendant Hospital to Nonparty Hospital Center for possible lactobezoar. There, the medical staff had a conference with the family to discuss the infant’s neurological impairment and the proposed care plan. After a tracheostomy was performed and milk was found in it, a gastrostomy tube was placed. The infant remained at the Nonparty Hospital until May 25, 2013 but her neurological condition did not improve.
The child was then transferred to a Children’s Hospital for long-term care and constant stimulation, where she receives occupational, physical, massage, respiratory and musical therapy. The infant now weighs 28 lb. The mother and the staff discussed trying to wean the child off oxygen and getting her to move more, but to date, that has not been successful. The child continues to have multiple episodes of serious aspiration. Her prognosis for long-term survival is very poor.
The plaintiff alleged that the child was in distress, became hypoxic and that the cesarean should have been performed much earlier. They claimed that the first BPP should, at the least, have been reviewed by a more senior resident and/or attending. They also alleged an ongoing lack of significant variability in the FHR monitoring strips. The sole neonatal theory was that “brain cooling” or hypothermic therapy was indicated but not performed.
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Our MFM felt that the ongoing pattern of moderate and overwhelmingly minimal variability was ominous the longer it persisted. Accepting the fact that this was a 32+ week gestation, he stated that the BPP of 8/8 called for greater observation, earlier use of the MFM and the difficult decision as to whether to deliver several hours earlier. He had no problem with the fact that PGY-1 performed the first BPP. He stated that, because the FHR strips lacked significant variability, the test should have been repeated then or within 1 to 2 hours. That being said, he felt that the fetus had a significant infection throughout the 2 days before birth and that it was the competent producing cause of the significant neurological presentation virtually immediately after birth. He stated that the child was not hypoxic at birth and an earlier delivery would have confronted the same issues.
Our neonatal infectious disease expert said that the mother’s pneumonia had nothing to do with the outcome. This baby was born limp and so hospital staff immediately assumed that there was sepsis and the infant was treated clinically and given antibiotics. The drugs were important because he said that they would also treat chorioamnionitis, which was never pathologically proven. He noted that after 10 days of antibiotics, the infant had negative cultures.
The expert did not believe the infant had cytomegalovirus or toxoplasmosis because of the sudden onset of fetal inactivity, meaning she was kicking and moving as the mother testified and then suddenly not moving. Those infections don’t usually present with a sudden onset. The infant had a 7.37 cord blood gas recorded approximately 8 minutes after birth, which is not indicative of hypoxia. By 12:12 PM, approximately 24 minutes later, the infant’s arterial blood gas was 7.05, which is hypoxic. Once damage is done to the brain, there is no chance of reversing it and in this case, the child was hypoxic within a short time of the cord being cut. By the time the arterial blood gas was taken 24 minutes later and registered at 7.05, she already had significant brain damage. However, he saw no signs of an infectious disease process causing neurologic injury.
Our neonatologist stated that, at delivery, the child was not hypoxic. The maternal cord gas was a normal 7.37 pH. Apparently, as soon as the cord was cut, the child decompensated. He believed that some unidentified condition in utero caused the severe manifestations – gasping, poor heart rate, inability to initially ventilate. He believed that it was this undiagnosed condition that led to the poor outcome with profound neurological impairment. While he was critical of some of the initial treatment of the child upon delivery for causing or exacerbating bilateral pneumothoraxes, he said that did not cause the child’s neurological impairment, as within a relatively short time, parameters such as color, heart rate and blood gas values, and the pneumothoraxes began to improve. He opined that the profound ongoing nature of the neurological impairment goes back to the child’s condition in utero. He stated that this was not a case where “brain cooling” should have been employed.
Plaintiff’s early demands were in the high 7- to low 8-figure range. After discovery and depositions, a series of mediations were held. Given the difficulties posed by the FHR strips, the lack of an alternative explanation for the child’s decompensation after birth beyond hypoxia and the significant exposure portended by a potential jury verdict, the matter was settled for $2.5 million.
1. 1992 twin, premature birth – Philippines – one child survived. 2009 birth; full term; preeclampsia; 7 lbs., 7 oz.; Apgars 9/9.
2. Again, it should be noted that the post-delivery cord PH was an appropriate 7.37.

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Brandy talks about returning to the music scenes after four years. Her new album, “Human,” is due on Tuesday, December 9 from Koch/Epic. Her music video “Long Distance” was recently released. Watch it at YouTube!

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The slow death of DRM
It's bad for business
In the United States, Apple's Fairplay also faces a legal onslaught. In Tucker vs. Apple Computer led in July in the US District Court, Northern District of California, the plaintiff alleges that Apple unfairly restricts consumer choice because it does not load onto the iPod the software needed to play music that uses Microsoft's protected standards (PlaysForSure and the new Zune DRM) in addition to Apple's own. The suit is seeking damages for anyone who purchased an iPod or content from iTunes after April 2003. A motion filed by Apple to dismiss the charges was denied.
Whatever the outcome of these legal initiates, DRM may be discarded because as the rest of this article will discuss, DRM is bad for business and even worse for the major labels who insist on using it.
Digital growth is flagging
There can be no hard proof that DRM has interfered with the growth of digital sales, because the majors have never released the catalogues online without it. But it is absolutely clear that digital sales with DRM are not helping get the labels out of the crisis resulting from declining CD sales. The global decrease in CD sales since 1999 has been approximately 25 per cent. But digital sales only accounted for 10 per cent of all sales last year, and therefore do not come close to compensating for declining CD sales.
As an indication of how insignificant authorised digital downloads are to the music business, Apple's four year slog with its iTunes store has grossed it less than $2bn, whereas gross sales from ringtones were over $6bn worldwide last year alone. And the growth of digital sales is definitely flagging. Although digital sales grew last year, the rate of increase was less than in 2005, and according to Billboard Magazine, in the year to come the US "revenue from digital downloads and mobile content is expected to be flat or, in some cases, decline next year".
Is DRM to blame? Common sense suggests that DRM is a huge factor in the lack of growth in digital sales. As Steve Jobs correctly points out in his "Thoughts on Music", the absurdity of DRM is that anyone can now buy a CD, and rip, mix, burn, and upload to their heart's content.
"So if the music companies are selling over 90 per cent of their music DRM-free," wrote Jobs, "what benefits do they get from selling the remaining small percentage of their music encumbered with a DRM system? There appear to be none."
Making consumers pay a comparable price for a digital download, which at 99 cents per single roughly equals what you would pay for a CD, encourages them to steal. People don't want limits on what they can do with the music, so consumers take the slight risk of an RIAA lawsuit and retaliate by downloading for free. Illegal downloads still outnumber legal by 40 to 1 according to the big label representatives, although insiders put the figure as high as 100 to 1. DRM is not serving these consumers, and that's how DRM is hurting rather than serving the copyright owners it is meant to protect.
Pressure to dump DRM
Although spokesmen for the major labels, including RIAA chairman Mitch Bainwol, continue to be unwilling to position their tracks without protections, at least one of the majors, EMI, is actively considering moving ahead without DRM, the Wall Street Journal reports today.
Moreover, there is mounting pressure by industry players, especially legit distributors, to get rid of it. The main pressure from the distributors is coming from Steve Jobs. In addition, Amazon.com is reportedly itching to get into digital downloads, but is holding out for a DRM-free service. Amazon is an important outlet for both music and MP3 players including the iPod, and it already has a relationships with both consumers of music and the major labels. Amazon may in itself have the power to force a DRM strategy shift. Calls for discarding DRM are also coming from Rhapsody and Yahoo!.
Even if the legal attacks against DRM do not prevail, the majors should take note: get rid of DRM, because it's bad for business.
© Steve Gordon 2007. Steve is an entertainment attorney and consultant in New York, and the author of The Future Of The Music Business. He was Director of Business Affairs, TV and Video at Sony Music for ten years. His website is at www.stevegordonlaw.com.


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Star director Sukumar, has a very interesting taste and often lands his eyes on some very unique projects. After the huge success of his last film Kumari 21F, Sukumar has laid eyes on yet another hit Telugu film.
If you remember the Sunil Kumar Reddy directed film Oka Romantic Crime Katha, Sukumar is keenly interested in remaking this film in Hindi. This news was revealed by Sukumar himself during the logo launch of Sunil Kumar Reddy’s new film Gulf.
Though nothing has been confirmed as of yet, Sukumar reveals that he will start working on this film once he wraps up Charan’s project.
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Hey there readers, its apparently National Cat Day today and since I am a feline fan myself I wanted to make sure to say something about it.
Back in early 2002 I rescued a sweet black cat from the streets that had been hanging around my parents backyard. I had planned to keep her only a few days and put her up for adoption but she was so friendly and sweet, I decided to keep her. A quick visit to the veterinarian found her not only “about” six months old but also pregnant with kittens. I factored my date of rescue and the six months which means that around this time would be her birthday and that makes this black cat thirteen years old. A very lucky 13 for sure.
I named her “Shadow” and she is still here with me twelve and a half years later and of course a very big part of my personal world. I let her enjoy her “birthday” with as much sleep as she wanted along with extra food and treats for being good. She seems to be enjoying this process. I don’t put as much cat stuff on the personal site but I will try to do more of that since this is the everything else in my day kind of site. That being said, “Happy Birthday Shadow Girl”.
Today was a bummer of a day as my folks had to put down one of the family cats. Her name was Friday because we because we rescued her on that day of the week almost 18 years ago in the dead of winter. She literally ran up to us while on the way home from a dinner out together and Mom insisted on bringing her home since she seemed to be personable and hungry. I felt that she was a lucky cat for chancing upon us that night since it dropped incredibly in temperature and even snowed a bit not long after we were home.
When we got her home and safe from the coming snowstorm and filled her ravenous appetite we made some calls and within days had put up some signs asking if this obviously used to a house cat had escaped someones home. We quickly learned from someone that another neighbor near us had thrown her out of the house at least two times in the recent past and from there we decided she would remain in our household. Can you imagine that kind of person? What an ass clown.
These two photos were taken very late in her life but its nice to have them just the same. For many a year she was a fantastic and interesting pet to have around. She always made me smile and was for all intents and purposes “my cat” for the time that I was living at home. She was a friendly and loving feline and I will miss her greatly. Bye Fri. You sleep now.

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Mandala art is a stressbusting art therapy that allows reflecting on the unconscious self. The word “Mandala” comes from a Sanskrit origin that represents the wholeness of life. Mandalas have been around for many ages and people have been using them for addressing many psychological issues.
The circle in the center pattern represents the basic structure of our ecosystem & also gives an insight into the creator’s unconscious soul. Mandala art has a deep spiritual meaning that is why many people & cultures have derived significant meaning from the mandala. Its enriched spiritual beauty helps in relieving stress & anxiety that is why it is often considered therapy.
Mandala art therapy was in practice for many ages as many health practitioners have long understood the healing power of art. Mandala art therapy is a self-soothing practice that is attained through the creation of geometric patterns. Mandalas are sacred symbols that are comforting and energizing which is why people with clinical mental issues are often advised to practice mandala art. It acts as a great tool to restore & heal our mind & body.
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Mandala is an ancient Sanskrit word for circle however, its meaning represents more than just a shape. A mandala is a great tool that helps us reflect upon ourselves. It is more than just a creative outlet as mandala art has been used as a therapy to help treat depression, grief, anger management, etc. Mandala is a great art form that has a different spiritual meaning in many cultures.
Mandala art is all about creating a symmetrical pattern in a repeated manner that helps in providing an outlet for artistic expression. It has proven to have a healing impact on people suffering from anxiety & stress. Moreover, mandala art also represents the unity that exists between all living beings & the universe.
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Mandala art is as therapeutic as meditation is as both activities help the mind to attain calmness by reducing all the stress & anxiety. Both mandala art and meditation help our body to achieve a new consciousness by bringing our mind & body to an ideal state.
Mandala art is often connected with meditation because it has healing properties that may help you improve better in other areas of your life. Moreover, both activities can be a great source of reflection on one’s soul.
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Over the last few years, many successful people have come forward to addressed the healing power of art therapy. Art therapy is all about attaining mental healing through the act of creating art. Art therapist particularly prefers mandalas for helping their patients as mandala acts as a powerful tool that reduces negative emotions such as fear, anger, anxiety, etc.
Moreover, mandala art also offers a deep insight into the creator’s mental state. By creating mandala art, you can easily vent out all the emotions that are coming through your mind. Whatever you are feeling, you can easily reflect that in your art & can create something that is both meaningful & personal. Your instinct will guide you through the process of creation.
Creating mandala art can facilitate emotional expression and also act as a pathway towards meditation. Mandalas are sacred symbols that help in establishing transformative balance in the mind of the creator. In other settings, creating mandala art acts as a self-soothing tool as when you sit down and focus all your attention towards it then it helps in keeping your anxiety & stress under control.
Many tribal communities call mandalas as a flower of life as it represents the wholeness of life. Even if we look in nature, we can witness organic mandalas, from flowers, rainbow, seashells, etc. Mandala starts with creating round, symmetrical images that promote mindfulness & healing. By creating it, one can easily express his inner thoughts.
In art therapy, it is not about what results you get in the end instead it is about enjoying the whole process of creating it. The whole process of creating mandala art is meditation itself that is why people with poor mental health are often advised to incorporate mandala art therapy in their daily life.
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It is considered a well visit
If you have health insurance, a comprehensive health exam will probably be covered under your plan, as it is considered a well visit. A well visit is an appointment with a doctor to help a person prevent health problems and going to the doctor every year for a well visit is one of the best ways to stay healthy and avoid major health problems in the future.
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There are a lot of different things a doctor will do during a comprehensive health exam, but the steps vary depending on a person's age and by health needs and risks. For example, a doctor might not test a 20-year-old for Vitamin D deficiency, but the doctor would test a 40-year-old for this. This is because a 40-year-old has a much higher risk of having this type of deficiency compared to a 20-year-old. Therefore, you should expect the steps during the visit to change as you age and as your health changes.
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Author and DJ Dave Haslam has joined hundreds in the fight to save Withington Baths – threatened with closure under council cuts.
The former Hacienda DJ, who lives in Didsbury, is one of more than 350 people who have signed a petition against the proposed closure of the sports centre on Burton Road.
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A new swimming pool for people in Withington and Chorlton would be opened at Hough End near Princess Parkway instead – but not until 2015.
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People in Levenshulme, which could also see its library and swimming pool closed until a new one is built in 2015, have mounted a similar campaign.
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Coun Rosa Battle, executive member for culture and leisure, said the council’s strategy was to provide high quality, sustainable and accessible facilities. She added: “To make this possible we are having to bring forward proposals for the early closure of outdated and expensive to run facilities including Withington and Levenshulme. These are still just proposals and we will listen carefully to people’s views before putting forward definitive proposals.


Barcelona. Barcelona reached the final of the Women’s Champions League football competition for the third time in a row after holding Chelsea to a 1-1 draw in front of 72,000 home fans at the Camp Nou. Barcelona won the semi-final 1-0 in the first leg in London on Saturday and thus managed to win 2-1 on aggregate.
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On this day adventure, we explore the famous Uros floating island, which are small floating island made with native totora vegetation, that grows on the shores of lake Titicaca in Peru.
The Titicaca Travel Peru
The Titicaca lake is situated in the department of Puno at 3,900 masl(12,795ft), and area of 8,200 km2 surface, and considered the highest navigable lake in the world so the Lake Titicaca has the deepest part near the island Soto in Peru and reaches 280 meters and has a length of 1,150 km of banks and more than 30 islands and the volume of 840 cubic kilometers.
Also, the amount of water in the lake helps to maintain the solar heat creating a variety of temperatures at night and during the day, which helps the Islanders to grow the type of tubers and vegetables, and also the famous quinoa and also helps in the habitat of many species of ducks.
This kayaking sport is well recommended at the famous Lake Titicaca in Puno city with all the equipment included, and also the visiting to the famous Uros floating islands.
Daily Departure: For Kayaking Tour Lake Titicaca Puno
We pick you up from your hotel at 8:am and then we ride you to the port, where we have some kayak instructor teaching, and afterward, we ride our kayac through lake Titicaca, and head to the famous floating Uros islands for an hour and then we meet with the locals and then we will back to Puno city by 11:30 am and we drop you off at your hotels.
- We will have a kayak instructor provided and you do not need previous experience for this sport.
Included: For Kayaking Tour Lake Titicaca Puno
• Instructor guide (English / Spanish)
• Admission ticket to Uros island
• Transfer Htl / Port / Htl
• All equipment for Kayaking (wet suit)
• First aid kit
Not Included For Kayaking Tour Lake Titicaca Puno
• Travel insurance
• Water and tips
What To Bring:
• Positive mind
• Personal medication
• Confort sandals
• Good fitness
Price For Half-Day Kayak Floating Uros
- Per Person: US$80
Price For Full Day Kayak Uros Plus Taquile
- Per Person: US$120

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2Q TV Ad Spending Down As Price of Spots Slides
Television ad spending dipped 1% in the second quarter—factoring out the World Cup--as advertisers paid less for the average 30-second commercial.
According to figures from research company Standard Media Index, the cost of an average paid commercial fell 3.4%. That was offset by a 2.5% increase in the number of paid ads.
Revenue from sports fell 6.6% from a year ago excluding the World Cup. The NBA Finals lasted only four games compared to five last year, costing ESPN and ABC 12% of last year’s revenue.
Average revenue per NBA Finals game was up 10% to $45.7 million.
The NCAA’s March Madness also earned less money because games played in April a year ago were played in March this year,
As for the World Cup, revenue for the Fox networks in June was $58.2 million, down 31% from four years ago when the soccer tournament was on ABC and ESPN.
Telemundo’s World Cup coverage generated $90.3 million in June, compared to $135.5 million for Univision in 2014. There were four more games in June four years ago than this year.
“The growth in average revenue per-game for the NBA Finals highlights the opportunity for highly-anticipated sports events to drive revenue,” says SMI CEO James Fennessy. “By the same token, the declines for the World Cup, without the US in the tournament, illustrates the risk that TV networks take when it comes to punting on expensive sports rights.”
The highest priced 30-secondads in entertainment programming were $331,691 for AMC’s The Walking Dead; Fox’s Empire, $22,659 and CBS’s Big Bang Theory at $295,138.
That increase came at a time when many TV networks are talking about reducing ad loads in order to retain viewers who are increasingly turning to ad-free video services like Netflix.
The networks gave away 4% fewer free make-good spots to cover ratings shortfalls in the quarter.
Revenue from last year’s upfront was down 4%, while scatter revenue were up 11%. Direct response was unchanged.
Revenue from entertainment programming was down 0.4%, but primetime original programming was up. Revenue generated by dramas was up 0.9%. Reality shows rose 2.5% and comedies were up 19.5%.
All of the Big 4 major broadcast networks had higher revenue from primetime original programming in the second quarter, with CBS gaining 22%, ABC rising 7%, and NBC and Fox edging up 2%.
The networks’ big summer competition shows—America’s Got Talent and World of Dance and Fox’s The Four in June garnered a total of $76.9 million.
Cable news continued to benefit from the Trump era, with Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, CNBC and HLN up 16% in the quarter. MSNBC was up 70% from a year ago.
Overall ad spending was up 5% in the second quarter, according to SMI.
Digital advertising was up 12% and out of home rose 9%.
Radio was down 1% and print fell 22%.


Manchester's sparky post-punk quintet Soup! emerged in the middle of last year with their debut single '6=3'. It was rough around the edges in a charming way and was built on funk infused guitar/bass lines that intertwined to create a straight faced danceability similar to Yard Act.
They carried forward this form until the back end of the year but continued to develop their sound with two new tracks. ‘Acrobat’ offered a richer and denser tone likely down to more advanced production. The guitars almost become percussive, working in tandem with the regular dings of the cowbell to pepper the track with little moments of brightness. Meanwhile, the vocals attack with a dead pan swagger that is captivating and drags you into the strangely euphoric rhythm of the song. 'Self Care' brought a nice balance, shifting between riff-driven Garage Rock and more intricate base and drum patterns that build a complex soundscape.
Now, they are back with their first release of 2022, 'Only Time'. This track is their most vibrant to date, capturing the weird and wonderful abstract pattern of the single's artwork. It instantly radiates an infectious funkability with its up-tempo beat and clean guitar riffs. Spaced out synth notes are what give the song its lushes flavour as they ring around with a bright resonance. The vocals still land with an intentional monotony at times and it is this contrast between sunken-eyed vocal charisma and upbeat, danceable instrumentals that gives 'Only Time' its distinctive character. A great new addition to their discography.
If this new release from Soup! is sounding a bit too upbeat for your current mood then look no further than the gloomy depths of 'Digging', the new EP from Nothingheads. The title, and opening, track emerges with a gritty riff that is dangerously hypnotic before the vocals jump in, fractured and unforgiving. That is a definite Psych Rock energy running throughout as all elements blend together in a dizzying ball of fuzzy tones in the biggest moments. It is intentionally scrappy at times and always in-your-face. It's a bold statement of an opening. Track number two, 'Mdish', takes on a slightly more abstract turn reminiscent of Cabbage as the haunting, punk preacher tones warble over an abrasive back and forth between guitars.
The three track EP comes to a finale with 'Jukebox'. It is a song that fully explores the gloomy chasm in which their music resides and best demonstrates their technical proficiency. It entices you with its hard Rock riff and dance Punk rhythm before culminating in a hectic final minute of cutting solos, tight guitar rolls and powerful vocal shouts that drown in a wave of angsty distortion. A really immersive experience that you may just get lost in.
The new Southend outfit Teleforme take a more considered approach to Post Punk. Their debut single 'Drowning' was released at the end of last year and immediately laid down the blueprint for their distinctive style. A rolling pattern that sits right on the edge of electro and acoustic tones, acts as a base for a swath of washy guitars to flood the scene. The vocal style is perhaps what stands these guys apart from most of their peers in the new Post-Punk genre. It is is delivered in long, drawn out expressions that are dripped in a humble melancholia reminiscent of The Smiths. This provides an almost gothic undercurrent throughout.
Although things have been slightly quiet in 2022, their follow up single 'Tired' is just around the corner. Set for release on June 10th, the new single has a more obvious riff to it that drives it forward. It rumbles along in a manner that can be heard throughout the recent Fontaines D.C. album 'Skinty Fia'. The lyrics are more poignant here than in their previous release too. The band describe the track as "a call to arms, a commentary of current times; doused in dismay at political ineptitude and greed" and this comes through both in literal lyrics and sonic aesthetics. Elements of despair, hope, frustration and bliss all combine to create an anthemic single full of complex emotion.
It's hard not to be instantly taken aback by the barrage of complex instrumentation that KEG throw out at you. Their debut EP last year made them one of the most exciting new Post-Punk groups. It was a rampant bass led track with fast rolling instrumentals and erratic vocal flurries. The scratchy guitar tone and angst of the vocals made a statement from the off as to what kind of band KEG would turn out to be.
Made up of seven members, the Brighton collective have the tools to create an insanely complex and intricate sound. The single 'Presidential Walk' sees them use this ability to full effect. The track bursts out at a blistering pace with the frantic drum roll paving the way for a fast paced conglomeration of instrumentals that bend and tangle together in a similar vibe to the new Shame record. The horn sounds add a real depth of character to the track adding a level of tension at times and with all this combined a hectic atmosphere ensues.
They are now back with their new single 'Kids' and it is bright and wacky as you'd expect. The cowbell pops out of the dense mixture and carries a bright rhythm throughout whole the vocals are delivered with a somewhat erratic and angsty energy that jump right out of the speaker. The final moments are a high-octane of of vocal shouts, blowing horns and palpable ecstasy. Their infectious live energy is translated to a tee in this new single and keeps their momentum rolling as their following grows.
Bristol outfit DRAG also like to in the retro aesthetics of New Wave, operating in the more electronic influenced, Joy Division esc, corners of Post-Punk. Self described as "cloured in goths" it only takes one glance at their appearance to see the eclectic vibrant attitude that they radiate. They take gothic undertones and then twist them to their liking, blending a cool darkness with a expressionistic splash of colourful sound. Their first single 'Dracula' was a punchy debut that set up their knack for combining unapologetic nostalgia with slick modernism. Now, their follow up, 'SOPHIE', is on its way and it is bigger and bolder.
The anthemic echoed drum tone and pulsating electro vibrations create a performative drama that screams of the 80s. The deep vocal resonance demands attention from the first line and continues to lead you through an entrancing sonic journey as endless layers of synth textures swirl around you. This may not be a track that leaves a specific melody tumbling around your head all day, yet the almost otherwordly atmospherics with captivate you from start to finish. It is the drama, the flamboyance and the power of this new track that makes it fit for any stage. A really exciting showcase for what DRAG could have to come.


The surge of mechanical progress has fundamentally made life a walk around the amusement community for people. From PDAs to wise houses. Natural change has been there way before mankind’s quality. From the pre-summer days when everyone is out participating in the sun and making lively to the colder season time getting away from the house is the last thing in the cerebrum. It is during this time that many would buy the sun on the off chance that that was conceivable. Radiators become the second best thing after the sun. Vertical radiators make the crisp environment okay. Exactly when one considers manufacturing a house, one necessities to contemplate the kind of radiator to present in the house or building. Radiators are not for the sole clarification of warming the house they moreover add to the validity of the house. Numerous people pick to deal with their homes for various reasons.
An all around put best in vertical radiators will give your home a predominant look while at the same time serving its helpfulness. With the mechanical progress that keeps on changing ordinary better radiators are continually being made and the old ones are being climbed to keep with up with the changes. Could be for diversion purposes, or to keep in design. Whichever the clarification might be, picking the right radiators is important to the home loan holder. Differentiated and former sorts of radiators, vertical radiators are significantly more unassuming, capable, and gives the home a tenable edge. You now do not have to sac spilling over the validity of a room by setting up gigantic Antiques in the space for warming explanation. Other than the greatness part of these advanced radiators, they are moreover Eco-obliging since they get a good deal on energy use which then, at that point.
One’s prosperity is of importance in all conditions, by far most of the regular radiators used dry obliged air heat which leaves the skin, hair, and nails vanished. Stay aware of the radiator so it works effectively and viably. Vertical radiators provide you with the decision of coordinating the temperatures sensible for you in different rooms, for instance in the kitchen when cooking, since the cookers communicate heat, thusly raising the room temperatures you could cut down the radiator’s temperature. Of course if you may need the room which you stay in bed to be at a higher temperature than the rest of various rooms, you can change the temperatures in like way. The vertical radiators moreover gives the option of controlling the glow in different rooms. Like temperature in kitchen can be acquired down as boilers kitchen communicate heat or, no doubt it would be off-kilter, bed room temperature can be raised autonomously too.


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Project Runway is celebrating its milestone 20th season in a major way.
For the the first time in the Bravo series’ history, 14 fan-favorite designers from the past 19 seasons will return to compete for the $250,000 prize. And judging by the new season 20 trailer, these style stars are serious about their second chance at winning.
As season 19’s Prajjé Oscar Jean-Baptiste teases in the first look, “It’s a room full of legends for God sakes.” In addition to Jean-Baptiste, other fan favorites returning include Rami Kashou, Brittany Allen, Hester Sunshine, Fabio Costa and many more.
Also making it work for season 20? Season four winner Christian Siriano, who will once again serve as a mentor alongside judges Brandon Maxwell, Elaine Welteroth and Nina Garcia, who notes in the clip, “The stakes couldn’t be higher.”
This season, expect to see classic challenges like the unconventional materials challenge and the denim challenge plus the designers facing off as they refresh the uniforms for the yachties of Below Deck. Longtime Captains Lee Rosbach and Sandy Yawn even make cameos.


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Have to say this family run hotel was a great surprise. Friendly staff, good well functioning rooms and a European breakfast in the morning. Only stayed one night, but would return again. One tip, if your room faces the street it will be noisy. Great apart from that.
I have stayed here a couple of times now, and probably will again. But I don't think it would survive long in the UK, since other hotels would offer better facilities, better breakfasts, modern surroundings. On the plus side, it is clean and warm, there are tea and coffee…
Hotel This family run hotel was surprisingly good, given that it was not part of a famous chain or franchise group. It has 49 rooms over 4 levels, but the lift only serves up to level 3. There are rooms facing the court yard and the the street. The lobby is warm and welcoming.…
Old style hotel with gorgeous Mr. Gianny at reception! Very clean, excellent bed, great location, delicious breakfast. But main quality is special attitude to every guest - always I returning like to my Dad's home💕
Hotel Carlton is situated on Rue de Strasbourg, therefore all rooms facing that side could have a very good sleep quality, (while main colleague complained that on his room facing the main street the noise good higher). Bathroom has a very good utilities and features only…
"Can't say - I was not disturbed at all."
"Our room didn't face the street and there wasn't any issues with noise."
"Simply ask at the desk as the staff are very helpful"
"In warm weather, get a room not overlooking the street. With no A/C, you'll need open windows. Street noise could keep you awake."
"Do not get a room facing the street!"


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Wednesday 31 August 2016
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Orange roughy is on the menu at Queenstown's famed Fishbone this week.
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A few weeks ago, we shared the exciting news that TV personality Denrele Edun is getting married soon!
He revealed the surprise to Global Excellence tabloid, saying,
My brother, it’s true I’m going to wed soon, and I promise you that no ONE will know my prospective bride before the wedding day. As I’m talking to you now, my wedding suit is ready. I’m going to surprise a lot of people; because most people thought I can’t love; and I will prove to them that I do love and being loved, just that I can’t give up my style for love. I will still remain who I am till the old age”
As Denrele said his future bride’s identity would be kept under wraps for the time-being, imagine our surprise when @BodexNg posted this photo of Denrele and a music act, Shuleydee, saying she’s the lucky bride-to-be!
Aproko Job is good ooo 😀 I posted a news earlier that @denrele_edun is getting married and I immediately went into research because when I interviewed him recently, he said he’s not GAY that he has a boo 😉 So now the lady in this picture on my dp is an amazing artiste @shuleydee by name 🙂 That’s the lady @denrele_edun is getting married to and recently they attended plenty shows together :-p If you have been following you would know I have given you guys expo since:-P You heard it here first sha :-p but mind if change tomao ooo ehen. They are both my best friends and they are crazy on the same percentage 😀 😀 Congrats @shuleydee and @denrele_edun 🙂 🙂 🙂
What seems to seal the deal is Denrele reposted the photo and caption on his Instagram page, to his fans’ congratulatory messages.
Photo Credit: Instagram.com/Denrele_Edun & @bodexng

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In reading some of the comments everyone is contributing, there seems to be several people out there who have read and like Julia Cameron. In her book, THE ARTIST'S WAY, she talks about forming a Sacred Circle. She believes when we are dreaming our visions, we are in the realm of the sacred. She promotes groups of artists supporting and trusting one another.
This Sacred Circle invokes creativity and a creative force. I am sure several of us have been part of a group of women who made things happen. Women are powerful creatures because we multi-task better. The strength of women supporting one another can move mountains.
Julia has a great paragraph in the chapter that says, "As artists, we belong to an ancient and holy tribe. We are the carriers of the truth that spirit moves through us all. When we deal with one another, we are dealing not merely with our human personalities but also with the unseen but ever-present throng of ideas, visions, stories, poems, songs, sculptures, art-as-facts that crowd the temple of consciousness waiting their turn to be born."
I LOVE THAT! It is my vision that a Sacred Circle of friends, fellow artists, writers, creative types, form a bond and by their collective presence, they reflect and invoke the best from one another. Can you just think about some of the creative women we each have met via our blogs and how powerful and magical it has been? Who among us has not experienced more self confidence, higher creative thought, inspiration from the support and conversations with each other!
Another great paragraph, she states, "Success occurs in clusters, Drawing a Sacred Circle creates a sphere of safety and a center of attraction for our good. By filling this form faithfully, we draw to us the best. We draw the people we need. We attract the gifts we could best employ." For me, the pure
force she speaks of, does not include jealousy, gossip, anger, attitudes and those other catty forms of lower energy.
I am in the process of re-reading a very provocative book by David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D. entitled POWER VS FORCE, The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior. He basically explains how all the various human emotions have energy levels. How he has calibrated and tested people with kinesiology (study of muscles and their movements as applied to physical conditioning) and was "able to analyze the full spectrum of the levels of human consciousness from a range of 1 to 1000." It is so powerful, for example, to realize a low energy level of 20 is shame, and the higher level of 600 is peace. Just think how significant that knowledge could be in some one's life! Reading it, I actually had a "light bulb" moment. I could not believe if I understood what I had just read. How would that information change your life?
Even Hawkins says, "Art and love are man's greatest gifts to himself; and there can be no art without love. Art is always the making of the soul, the craft of a human being's touch--which can be corporeal or of the mind and spirit--so it has been since Neanderthal times, and so it will always be." He goes on to say, "When a person looks at something that has been handcrafted, he goes strong; when eh looks at reproduction, he goes weak." I think that is incredible!
What do you think? Do you have a Sacred Circle in your life? Do you know women you could join with and form a collective creative force? Do you believe you are stronger and more productive alone or within a group?

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