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08-02-2012 20:47 Please don't forget to eat raw organic fruit (Focusing on the fruit) Vegetables (Especially dark leafy Greens) nuts and seeds also exercise for two hours or two miles (walking) a day everyday to be at your healthiest

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The latest facts and figures from the all of the most influential medical journals; newspapers; and health, fitness, and wellness websites.

22 -- The height, in inches, of Chandra Bahadur Dangi, a 72-year-old from western Nepal who claims to be the shortest living man in the world. Guinness World Records currently recognizes 23.5-inch-tall Junrey Balawing, 18, of the Philippines. Source: "Chandra Bahadur Dangi, 72, Say's He's the World's Shortest Man," CBS. 1,670,000,000 -- The amount, in dollars, of damaged awarded by a jury to Johnson & Johnson that was overturned. The U.S. Supreme Court won't hear the patent-infringement suit concerning a rheumatoid-arthritis therapy. Source: "A.M. Vitals: Chavez to Have Third Operation," the Wall Street Journal. 121 -- The number of disease outbreaks caused by dairy in the United States between 1993 and 2006, according to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Those outbreaks led to more than 4,400 illnesses, 239 hospitalizations, and three deaths. Source: "CDC: Raw Milk to Blame for Most Dairy-Related Disease Outbreaks," CBS. 60 -- The percentage of those dairy-related outbreaks that were caused by raw milk products, which also includes cheese and yogurt. Source: "CDC: Raw Milk to Blame for Most Dairy-Related Disease Outbreaks," CBS. 63 -- The percent increase in chance that teenagers who watch movies with drinking scenes will binge drink themselves, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal Open. Source: "Teens Who Watch Movies With Booze Scenes Twice as Likely to Drink," CBS. 38,000,000 -- The number of adults in the United States who binge drink, according to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Source: "Teens Who Watch Movies With Booze Scenes Twice as Likely to Drink," CBS. 9 -- The number of drinks that college-age Americans consume, on average, when binge drinking. Source: "Teens Who Watch Movies With Booze Scenes Twice as Likely to Drink," CBS. 54 -- The number of health risks that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including car crashes, sexually transmitted diseases, and liver disease, associates with binge drinking. Source: "Teens Who Watch Movies With Booze Scenes Twice as Likely to Drink," CBS. 53 -- The percent that risk of death by colon cancer decreases when screening colonoscopies are used to detect and remove growths, according to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Source: "A.M. Vitals: Study Suggests Colonoscopy Cuts Cancer Deaths," the Wall Street Journal. 65 -- The age at which Americans should be immunized against the whooping cough with the Tdap vaccine, if they haven't already done so, according to an advisory panel to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Source: "A.M. Vitals: Study Suggests Colonoscopy Cuts Cancer Deaths," the Wall Street Journal. 586 -- The number of people infected, so far, with the H5N1 bird flu, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Source: "Study: Bird Flu Death Rate May Be Overblown," CNN. 346 -- The number of people killed, so far, by the H5N1 bird flu, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Source: "Study: Bird Flu Death Rate May Be Overblown," CNN. 15 -- The percentage of surgeons who responded to a survey published in the Archives of Surgery who had scores indicating an alcohol problem. According to the study, alcohol abuse rates among surgeons are higher than those of the rest of the population. Source: "One in Six Surgeons Has an Alcohol Problem, Study Finds," CBS. 19 -- The percentage of 11th and 12th graders surveyed by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) who admitted to driving while high. Source: "'Disturbing' Study Finds 19 Percent of Teens Drive After Using Marijuana," CBS. 13 -- The percentage of 11th and 12th graders surveyed by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) who admitted to driving after drinking. Source: "'Disturbing' Study Finds 19 Percent of Teens Drive After Using Marijuana," CBS. 3 -- The number of years ago that the fake Avastin drug, which was just recently found in the United States, was seized in Syria. Source: "A.M. Vitals: Fake Avastin Turned Up in Syria in 2009," the Wall Street Journal. 84 -- The current number of programs in the United States designed to provide care to the elderly at home, at adult day-care centers, and at specialists' offices rather than in traditional nursing homes, according to the New York Times. That's up from 42 programs just five years ago. Source: "A.M. Vitals: Fake Avastin Turned Up in Syria in 2009," the Wall Street Journal. 20 -- The approximate percentage of piercings that become infected, according to Northwestern University dermatologists. Source: "The Lowdown on Body Piercing: Dermatologists Study, Offer Checklist," the Los Angeles Times. 13 -- The number of deaths, in 10 states, that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has linked to a chemical used to strip bathtubs. Source: "CDC Warns of Bathtub Refinishing Chemical Tied to 13 Deaths," CBS. 2 -- The percentage of us who are known as supertaskers by David Strayer, director of the applied cognition lab at the University of Utah. According to Strayer, these people show no ill effects from multitasking. Source: "This Is Your Brain on Multitasking," Psychology Today. 12 -- The average age in the United States at which women are getting their first period. That age is younger than it has ever been. Source: "Why Are Girls Getting Their Periods So Young?" Psychology Today. 70 -- The percentage of people who hold their cellphone to the ear on the same side of the body as their dominant hand, according to a recent survey of more than 700 people. Source: "Brain Calls the Shots on Which Hand Holds Cellphone," HealthDay News. 20 -- The number of hours that 27-year-old Sevket Cavdar was in the operating room while doctors performed the world's first quadruple limb transplant. Cavdar lost both legs and arms at 13. Source: "Docs Perform First Quadruple Limb Transplant," Newser. 12 -- The age of Alex Rodriguez, a Shelbyville, Tennessee, resident who recently stopped cancer treatment after five years of chemo, rehabilitation, and surgery. Source: "12-Year-Old Boy Stops Cancer Treatment," Newser.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Parallon Business Solutionssm, today announced the retirement of Jim Fitzgerald, president of HealthTrust Purchasing Group® and Parallon’s Supply Chain Solutions business unit, effective May 31, 2012.

During his distinguished career as president of HealthTrust, Fitzgerald oversaw the initial formation of HealthTrust in 1999, its financial and operational functions and managed the contracting for clinical supplies, pharmaceuticals and capital equipment, totaling approximately $20 billion annually. Fitzgerald is a member of the Federation of American Hospitals and serves as a board member of the Tennessee Minority Supplier Development Council. He is a graduate of David Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn.

“Jim has made many contributions to the growth and success of HealthTrust and has proven himself to be an outstanding leader within the healthcare arena over the last 31 years,” stated Michael O’Boyle, Parallon’s president and chief executive officer. “I look forward to seeing HealthTrust build on Jim’s good work in the future, and on behalf of all of us at Parallon Business Solutions, I wish Jim a long, healthy and happy retirement.”

Tim Marlette, vice president and chief purchasing officer of Community Health Systems (CHS) and a member of HealthTrust’s Advisory Committee stated, “Jim’s vision for, and leadership of, HealthTrust Purchasing Group has been broad and steady. He has been an innovative leader who has helped us grow as a partnership and build on our collective capability to meet the needs of our patients. He will be missed.”

HealthTrust Advisory Board member and SVP of supply chain management and capital project management for Trinity Health, Lou Fierens expressed his thoughts following the announcement. “Jim has been a wonderful partner. He has had both a clear vision for what HealthTrust could become and the operational acumen to make it happen. We will certainly miss working with him but will certainly carry on his vision.”

Parallon’s O’Boyle added, “As we look forward, I see opportunity for HealthTrust and Parallon’s Supply Chain Solutions business to expand and thrive. As business operators with scale and a track record of success, we are in the position to provide an array of efficient, effective and innovative business solutions to a growing list of customers within the healthcare industry and beyond.”

A national search for Fitzgerald’s successor will be initiated immediately.

ABOUT PARALLON BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Parallon Business Solutions, LLC, headquartered in Franklin, Tenn., is committed to transforming the business of healthcare. Over the past 12 years, Parallon’s shared services solutions have been developed and proven in 250 hospitals and 2,000 non-acute care providers across the country. Through its four business units, Parallon provides revenue cycle and business process expertise, workforce management solutions, supply chain services and the purchasing power of HealthTrust Purchasing Group, serving 1,400 hospitals and 11,000 non-acute care providers. Operating with a “patients first” philosophy, Parallon has a team of over 21,000 people dedicated to continuous process improvement through practical, impact-oriented solutions. Learn more at http://www.parallon.net.

ABOUT HEALTHTRUST PURCHASING GROUP

HealthTrust Purchasing Group, headquartered in Brentwood, Tenn., is a group purchasing organization (GPO) that supports nearly 1,400 not-for-profit and for-profit acute care facilities, as well as nearly 11,000 ambulatory surgery centers, physician practices and alternate care sites. With an annual purchasing volume by its members of more than $20 billion, HealthTrust is committed to obtaining the best price for clinically recommended products, ensuring their timely delivery, and continuously evaluating and improving its services to the patients, physicians and clinicians it serves. HealthTrust’s Advisory Board is comprised of: Community Health Systems (CHS), LifePoint Hospitals (LPNT), Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), Health Management Associates, Inc. (HMA), Catholic Health East (CHE), Trinity Health, Catholic Health Initiatives, (CHI), Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), Ministry Health Care, Provena Health, St. John Health System, Sisters of St. Francis Health Services, Inc., Via Christi Health, Inc., Wheaton Franciscan Services, Inc., Consorta and Hospital Corporation of America (HCA). Learn more at http://www.healthtrustpg.com.

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Most people dream of retirement long before they get there. Perhaps you imagine hours spent on the golf course, taking a class on a subject that has always intrigued you or volunteering for your favorite cause. Of course, that's the idealized version of retirement. And then there's reality.

Kiplinger's asked financial planners from the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors what retirement surprises their clients most often encounter, and queried our Facebook community as well, to come up with this list of five top financial surprises. Preretirees, you are forewarned.

Health care costs. The cost of health care came up most often as a top retirement challenge among retirees on our Facebook page. According to Fidelity Investments, the average 65-year-old couple will spend about $400,000 out-of-pocket throughout retirement until age 92, not including long-term-care costs.

Those new to Medicare may find it's more costly than they bargained for, too. While Part A of traditional Medicare, which covers hospital benefits, is free, you'll pay a premium for Part B to get coverage for outpatient services and a premium for Part D to get prescription-drug coverage. Add in the premium for a private Medigap policy, which helps cover the costs that Medicare doesn't cover, and a couple can end up paying $6,500 a year in Medicare premiums alone.

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High-income beneficiaries get an extra shock -- they are subject to a premium surcharge. Even if your income isn't always high, you can land yourself in surcharge territory if you spike your income in one year with a Roth conversion, for example, or exercised stock options. The surcharge starts to kick in if your annual adjusted gross income (plus tax-exempt interest income) tops $85,000 if you are single or $170,000 if you are married filing jointly.

Keep in mind that Medicare does not cover long-term-care costs -- an additional expense you must plan for.

Higher spending. You no longer have to budget for work clothes or commuting. But you may have to start paying for some things that you used to receive as perks through work, such as a company car, meals, travel or computers. "Small business owners and professionals who retire are often surprised how many of their expenses were picked up by their company," says Bert Whitehead, president of Cambridge Connection, in Franklin, Mich. "It is a jolt when they discover how much it adds up to."

Many retirees plan to see the world in their first few years of retirement, but traveling is pricey, and the costs of transportation, lodging and entertainment can add up quickly. Retirees' actual "travel budgets tend to be at least 10% to 20% higher than what had been budgeted," says certified financial planner Debra Morrison, of Trovena's Roseland, N.J., office. Even if you stay put, you'll have lots of free time to fill, and activities, such as golf or fixing up the house, cost money, too. "We tell clients that the 'common wisdom' that retirees spend 75% of what working people do is a dangerous thing to believe. We do goal setting to discover how they actually picture their retirement, and then try to place a price tag on it," says certified financial planner Barry Kaplan, of Cambridge Southern Financial Advisors, in Atlanta.

Those first few years in particular may be expensive as you enjoy your freedom from work, so budget accordingly when drawing up your retirement income plan. "Retirees desire to travel and become more active in the lives of their children and grandchildren," says certified financial planner Lazetta Rainey Braxton, of Financial Fountains, in Chicago. "It's hard to plan for activities and 'unassigned gifting' when a retiree has never set aside these 'line items' in their budget."

Social Security taxes. Most people realize that they are paying a tax into the Social Security system during their working years, but did you know that you may also have to pay tax on your benefits once you start receiving them? Up to 85% of Social Security benefits are taxable, and the income thresholds that trigger Social Security income taxation are low -- $32,000 for a married couple, for example. "Retirees have a difficult time adjusting to the taxability of Social Security income and the low income thresholds. Most retirees don't see Social Security as taxable deferred income since they paid into the government fund using after-taxed dollars during their employment years. In their minds, retirement income shouldn't be taxed twice," says Braxton.

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You'll also forfeit some benefits if you continue to work before you hit full retirement age -- in 2012, you give up $1 in benefits for every $2 you make over the earnings limit of $14,640. The good news is that once you pass full retirement age, your benefit will be adjusted upward to account for the forfeited benefits. To learn more about the ins and outs of Social Security, check out our Special Report: Maximizing Social Security Benefits.

Taxes on nest-egg withdrawals. Uncle Sam not only wants a piece of your Social Security benefits, but he's ready for his slice of your pretax retirement savings. When you withdraw money from a traditional IRA or 401(k), those dollars stashed away pretax have a tax bill attached to them when they come out of the account, says certified financial planner Burt Hutchinson, of Fisher & Hutchinson Wealth Advisors, which has offices in Wilmington and Lewes, Delaware. Money you pull from tax-deferred retirement accounts is taxed at your top ordinary-income tax rate, which can be as high as 35%. So if you need $30,000 to buy a new car and you are in the 25% tax bracket, you'll need to withdraw $40,000 from your IRA to cover the cost of the car and the $10,000 tax bill on the withdrawal.

You can leave the money in tax-deferred retirement accounts until you hit 70 1/2. Starting at that age, seniors are required to take minimum withdrawals from IRAs and 401(k)s. If you have a large amount of money in those accounts, a sizable RMD may push you into a higher tax bracket than you thought you'd end up in upon retirement. To mitigate the tax hit, it could be advantageous to tap those accounts sooner than later. Another smart strategy: Start stashing money in a Roth IRA, which has no RMDs for account owners and can be tapped tax-free. Learn more about the retirement tax trap by reading Prepare for the Retirement Tax Bite.

Loss of income for a surviving spouse. Estate planning is critical to make sure your assets are passed down as you wish. But another critical component of estate planning for couples is making sure that the surviving spouse will have enough money to live on. "One thing people don't plan for is the reduction of income if a spouse or partner dies -- without corresponding reduction in expenses," says certified financial planner Kathy Hankard, of Fiscal Fitness, in Verona, Wis. For example, if both spouses are both receiving Social Security benefits, a significant chunk of that income stream will disappear.

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The surviving spouse can switch to a survivor benefit if that is higher than her own, but the survivor benefit will not necessarily make up for the lost income of going from two benefits down to one. This is one reason why boosting the potential survivor benefit through delayed retirement credits is a smart strategy for couples. The higher-earning spouse can wait to take his benefit, which can earn up to 8% a year in delayed credits up to age 70, and at that spouse's death, the survivor can switch to a benefit worth 100% of the deceased spouse's benefit, including the delayed credits.

The same income reduction can happen if a spouse who receives a pension hasn't signed up for a joint-and-survivor annuity. If the annuity is only based on his life expectancy, at his death, that income source will dry up with no payments for the surviving wife. Choosing the joint-and-survivor option may result in less money monthly, but it will provide income for the surviving spouse if the pensioner dies first. Learn more about pension payout options by reading Pension Quandary: Lump Sum or Annuity?.

Hankard says one client's income dropped about 35% as a result of lost Social Security income and a drop in pension income from his spouse's death, while expenses decreased only about 10%. A big change in cash flow thus may require a change in lifestyle. Plan ahead to ensure that your spouse will have enough money to maintain his or her standard of living.

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28-11-2011 15:50 http://www.eaglestalent.com -Eagles Talent Presents Doug Trenary. To book speaker Doug Trenary visit his profile page. SPEAKER RESULTS: Named as one of the youngest speaking stars ever to receive the elite Sharing IDEAS Magazine's Consummate Speaker Award, Doug Trenary is also electrifying audiences, readers, and the media on his way to the top of the business and personal performance world. AUTHOR RESULTS: An award-winning author, Mr. Trenary's book, The SalesMind, captured the coveted Pinnacle Book Achievement Award for business books. He received this honor at the 2005 National Book Expo in New York City. His book, CD's, and wide range of live programs are documented to have helped companies and individuals sell tens of millions of new sales dollars. More importantly, Doug has inspired people in all walks of life, from CEO's to teenagers, to take their lives to a new level of success. BACKGROUND RESULTS: Doug Trenary began early in establishing his credentials as a rare performer. His distinct profile accelerated when he leaped from being a college basketball athlete to starting his business career selling day-to-day in the real sales trenches. He quickly thrust himself to the top and was honored as Salesman of the Year and winner of 26 awards in 3 years for Lanier Worldwide, one of America's premier sales organizations, as cited in the classic book In Search of Excellence. He set sales records unequalled in his time from making an incredible 20 face-to-face cold calls per ...

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26-02-2012 08:04 Get yourself a front row seat. Enjoy the sights and sounds of your favourite films and music bombarding your senses. On Xperia™ U's razor sharp Reality Display, and in 3D surround sound. Snap photos fast, film videos in super-sharp HD, and share them with your friends in a flash. Enjoy it all with super quick performance powered by a dual core processor. Let the true you shine through with super snazzy coloured bottom caps and a transparent band that changes colour to suit your themes, photos and album art.

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26-02-2012 20:43 Jareth Spirio's IB MYP Personal Project - Writing and directing a short play for middle school actors. This is the morning cast.

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This year’s Oscar “In Memoriam” tribute to stars who had died — including Whitney Houston, Sidney Lumet and Elizabeth Taylor — was presented to the sound of a Grammy-winning yet still under the radar star: Esperanza Spalding.

Esperanza Spalding sings a song for the memorial segment at the 84th Academy Awards. (Gary Hershorn - Reuters)

Spalding, to fans of Justin Bieber, will always be remembered as the person who beat the tween heartthrob for the Best New Artist Grammy in 2011. After she won, her Wikipedia page was attacked by angry Bieber fans.

Spalding sang the classic Louis Armstrong song “What a Wonderful World” at an Oscar ceremony with few live performances, other than a Billy Crystal song and a presentation from Cirque du Soleil. None of the nominations for best song were performed, and many of the sketches from host Billy Crystal and others were pre-taped.

Spalding’s performance was praised by critics. “It was a performance that allowed millions to see what Grammy voters had already seen in her last year,” wrote MTV News. See it here.

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