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Article Title: Penalties For Not Purchasing Health Insurance
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We've discussed the "carrot" for purchasing health insurance Jan 1st, 2014 and after but we haven't mentioned the "stick" and there most definitely will be one. For most US citizens who do not receive health insurance through a company, they will be assessed a penalty if they do not secure their own health insurance. For people that make up to 400% of poverty and do not have group health insurance, it will make little financial sense to forego the sizable health subsidy but also incur a separate penalty. Let's look at the health reform penalty and determine if it has teeth.
Health Penalty To Ramp Up Over First Few Years
The penalty for not purchasing health insurance was designed to ramp up over the course of a few years starting Jan 1st, 2014. Let's look at the scheduled approach:
2014 For the calendar year 2014, the penalty will be $95 per family member or 1% of annual income, whichever is greater.
2015 For calendar year 2015, the penalty will be $325 per family member or 2% of annual income, whichever is greater.
2016 For Calendar year 2016, the penalty will be $695 per family member or 2.5% of annual income, whichever is greater.
Let's look at an example of the health penalty in action
In 2014, let's say you make $50K for a single individual who is required to purchase health insurance. the penalty for that person would be $500 since the 1% of annual income is greater. That's still quite a bit lower than what that individual will probably pay for individual health insurance but it was designed to "tip the scale" for those on the fence about purchasing health insurance after health reform kicks in. Our estimates for the Bronze health plan out of the Exchange (which will likely be the most popular option by far people who do not qualify for a health subsidy) is about $3K annually or about $250 monthly depending on age and area. Essentially this person is comparing no insurance and penalty of $500 or purchasing health insurance for $3K. It will be interesting to see how people analyze this trade-off. You can see the out-year health penalty starts to sting and push the needle more towards purchasing health insurance with penalties of $1250 for the same person above.
What about some one who is under 400% of the Federal Poverty Level?
If you make under 400% of the Federal Poverty Level and qualify for a health subsidy, the numbers in our example above really start to change. Let's look at a person who makes $25K annually. The assessed penalty might be $250 in 2014. The premium, however, for the Silver Exchange plan with health subsidy accounted for could be closer to $2K (see Health Subsidy Calculator for estimate) annually for much richer coverage. The expected premium with a health subsidy is not suppose to exceed 9.5% of income so for the person above who makes $2000/monthly, that's about $200/premium. We just reduced the premium by 33% with the health subsidy! The 9.5% rule can fluctuate downwards depending on a person's income but never exceed 9.5%. By year 2016, the penalty might be $750 annually versus $2400 in premium (at the most). When considering the penalty, it's hard to justify not purchasing health insurance if you are eligible for a subsidy.
- See more at: http://www.healthsubsidy.net/Health_Reform_Penalty.html
About The Author: Dennis Jarvis is a licensed health insurance agent who focuses on helping people understand the new health subsidy available through Reform for health care. http://www.healthsubsidy.net
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Health care insurance in California can be a daunting task. To begin with, California actually has one of the most competitive healthcare insurance markets in the Country with many more competing companies than most (if not all) States. This is good news for the consumer but it also provides a level of complexity in trying to compare the available options to individuals, families, companies, and seniors. Let's first take a high level view of the marketplace and then dig a little deeper into how to successfully find the best health care plan available. First, some broad strokes about the market.
Segmentation of the California healthcare insurance market
The Golden State's health care insurance market is separated by how current law treats various groups that are seeking insurance. Let's look at the three main categories and also touch on the various options that are not considered personal health insurance. We'll list them in size of the total California population.
Group or Employer Sponsored Health Care Insurance
This is how most people still get their health care coverage but at a decreasing level going forward. This includes insurance through an employer including the various government employers such as State, Federal, and Local government. Group health care insurance is under a separate subset of laws and rules ever since the passing of AB1672 which mandates guaranteed issue for group health care along with other requirements. Much of what is included in the Reform bill already exists in the Group health care market for California due to AB1672. You can find more information on how the group market works at our California Group Health Center
Individual and Family Health Care Insurance
The next group is comprised of people who generally do not have group health care insurance (above) and must buy their own personal coverage. They constitute self-employed individuals, employees and/or dependents who do not receive group health care benefits, students, retirees (under age 65). This segment will undergo the biggest change with health reform as the coverage will be made guaranteed issue, have health subsidies available depending on income level, and see a complete change to the plans available on the market. This health care insurance market is the most price sensitive since people are paying their entire premium. It is currently medically underwritten which means you can be declined coverage or rated up depending on health but again, this is going away Jan 1st 2014. More detail is available at our California individual Family Health Care Center
Senior Health Care Market in California
For people age 65 and over, there is separate market altogether as Medicare becomes the dominant center of gravity around which private options orbit (and supplement). Medicare is a Federally provided health care insurance for Seniors which insures the vast majority of people over age 65 (and permanently disabled under age 65). There are two approaches to health care insurance to fill in the holes of traditional Medicare. One is to purchase a Medicare Supplement which addresses deductibles and co-insurance required by Medicare. Medicare Supplements offer the most flexibility in terms of provider selection but are more costly. Alternatively, there are Medicare Advantage plans which function as Medicare HMO's. They can be no or low cost but will narrow access to providers and have more rules in terms of accessing health care. You can find more information at our California Senior Health Care Center
Federal and State Health Care Options
There are a number of Californians that receive their health care insurance through government-sponsored programs such as MediCal (California's version of Medi-Cal), Health Families, AIM, MRMIP, PCIP, and other agencies. These programs are generally geared towards helping people which are unable to partake in the other three categories of health care insurance markets due to health, income, or other qualifying events and they provide a vital safety net to the market.
Finding affordable Health Care Insurance
Each market is very different and the approach is equally different. We advise to first check out the Centers mentioned above for more detail in how they work. You can always run a free insurance quote by market segment and if you're new to the market, we advise discussing your health care needs with a licensed professional. Although we have 100's of articles on almost any aspect of each market, the simplest approach is to email or call an experienced and impartial third party advocate. That's us!
About The Author: Dennis Jarvis is a licensed California health insurance agent with extensive knowledge of the Individual and Small Group California health insurance market. http://www.calhealth.net
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Article Title: Movie Review: "The Great Gatsby"
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Rating: PG-13 (some violent images, sexual content, smoking, partying, brief language)
Length: 142 minutes
Release Date: May 10, 2013
Directed by: Baz Luhrmann
Genre: Drama/Romance
Stars: 4 out of 5
Once upon a time, Daisy (Carey Mulligan) was the love of Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio), but their romance did not last. Daisy moved on and married the loutish Tom (Joel Edgerton), while Gatsby cried over the fact that he couldn't compete with Tom's copious reserves of wealth. He made a few shady deals and became rich enough to move to tony West Egg, a wealthy Long Island suburb. Near his expansive mansion is a small house, which aspiring Wall Street raider Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire) rents.
Nick just happens to be a cousin of Daisy, who lives with Tom across the water from Gatsby. She spends her days in utter boredom until she realizes that her lost love, Gatsby, is nearby. She begins attending his opulent, almost legendary parties and seems to lead Gatsby on in order to entertain herself while Tom cheats on her with Myrtle Wilson (Isla Fisher), the homely wife of a gas station attendant. When Myrtle begins to think that Tom is going to take her away from her humdrum life with her husband, George (Jason Clarke), he dismisses her. This underscores his cruelty and shows why Daisy needs the excitement of Gatsby in her life, even if she has no real intention of leaving Tom to be with him.
Nick begins to spend more time with Daisy, Tom, and Gatsby and soon realizes that if he were to strike it rich on Wall Street, this is the life he would have. On the surface, these people seem happy in their wealth and leisure, but once he delves deeper into their lives, he sees the seedier, selfish side of them. "The Great Gatsby" is the ultimate story of the American dream gone sour, in which status and money have largely replaced human decency and goodwill. Will this opulent but dangerous (and in one case, deadly) lifestyle still suck Nick in, or will he be able to walk away from West Egg with his sanity and humanity intact?
It has been said that "The Great Gatsby," although widely considered to be the best American novel ever written, could not be adapted for the screen or stage. A 1974 film starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow proved that the material could be made into a movie. Though it was a good adaptation, it lacked the panache that Luhrmann brings to his films. The 1974 film also stayed very faithful to the source material, whereas Luhrmann took a few artistic licenses with the book's plot in order to spice things up. As it turns out, "The Great Gatsby" can be adapted for the screen, it just needs a little help to make it viable. Luhrmann and his cast give the story the jolt it needs to make it exciting and fresh.
As anybody who has watched any of director Baz Luhrmann's films would expect, "The Great Gatsby" is a visually stunning film. Part of the credit goes to his wife, costumer Catherine Martin, who by now knows Luhrmann's visual habits like the back of her hand. Each and every piece of clothing the characters wear is painstakingly chosen to go with the set decoration, which is expertly appointed to look like something that would come from the era, but with a slight twist. Add in cinematographer Simon Duggan's dizzying array of camera shots and angles, and you get some of the best visuals of any movie in recent memory. It's still too early to tell if any of the fine actors will end up with any awards for their work on "The Great Gatsby," but the film will no doubt at least get nominated for set decoration and costumes, and most likely the music as well.
The performances from the actors are fantastic across the board, with Maguire nearly stealing the show as Nick, from whose point of view the film is shown. However, there is one extra character that isn't listed with the rest of the cast that might just be the true star of the film: the music. Luhrmann teamed up with music mogul Jay-Z to come up with a new take on the jazz that permeated the era in which the film is set. The result is an auditory assault of the best kind that gives a modern flavor to a 1920s story without taking it out of that setting. See the film for the visual spectacle, then be sure to buy copy of the soundtrack to relive the experience.
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Article Title: Five Facts About "The Hangover III"
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When "The Hangover" was released in 2009, it broke the unwritten Hollywood rule that R-rated comedies could not earn box office gold. Then the film became a surprise success, earning nearly half a billion dollars at the box office on just a $35 million budget. A sequel, "The Hangover II" was quickly greenlit, which surpassed the original to earn $581 million globally. With that kind of success, it is no surprise that a third film, "The Hangover III" is about to be released. Some details of the plot have been kept under wraps by Warner Bros., but there is some information available about the film.
It Is the Final Installment in the Series
Writer/director Todd Phillips has said that he envisioned a trilogy for the franchise, which means that "The Hangover Part III" will be the final film in the series. Of course George Lucas famously said that there would never be another Star Wars film, but then he promptly sold the rights to Disney, and now a seventh film in that franchise has been announced. Nevertheless, there is no indication that Phillips or any of the cast that includes Ed Helms (Stu), Bradley Cooper (Phil), and Zach Galifianakis (Alan) are going to go back on that promise to not make a fourth film.
There Is No Wedding or Bachelor Party
The first two films followed very similar formulas, with the location of the events being the only really big change. Both centered on bachelor parties that went awry because one of the Wolf Pack members was getting married. In "The Hangover," groom Doug went missing during his Las Vegas bachelor party, only to be found just hours before the ceremony. In "The Hangover Part II," Stu is getting married to a Thai beauty in Bangkok, but doesn't want a bachelor party considering the events of the first film. Instead, the friends have a nice gathering on the beach as a makeshift bachelor party, which also goes terribly wrong. In "The Hangover Part III," there is no wedding, though the boys are primed to return to Las Vegas for at least part of the film. Instead of a wedding or bachelor party, the film focuses on Alan and his childish ways and the tragedy that forces him to grow up, even if he is still a man-child of sorts.
Heather Graham Is Back
Helms, Cooper, and Galifianakis all signed deals or big bucks to reprise their roles in the hit franchise. However, some people overlooked the fact that Heather Graham, who played new mom Jade in the first movie, will be back as well. She was absent from the second film because her character had already divorced Stu after their drunken Vegas wedding. Since the second film centered on Stu's wedding, it would have been inappropriate for Jade to be in attendance. Since "The Hangover Part III" is partially set back in Las Vegas, it only seems appropriate to bring back the hilarious stripper with a heart of gold.
The Same Crew Is Back
Sure, the same actors who make up the bulk of the cast of the first two installments are back, but so is the rest of the crew who made those movies such a big success. Phillips has once again taken the director's chair for the movie, and he again co-wrote the film with writing partner Craig Mazin, who was previously known for penning "Identity Thief" and two of the films in the "Scary Movie" franchise. Also back is director of photography Lawrence Sher, who made Las Vegas and Bangkok look so good in the previous films. Costume designer Louise Mingenbach is also returning to make Alan look as silly as possible with his wardrobe. Finally, Debra Neil-Fisher will continue her role as editor of the film franchise.
There Will Be Fun Guest Cameos
In the first two films, there were some hilarious cameos from such luminaries as boxer Mike Tyson and thespian Paul Giamatti. This time around, one of the guest appearances will be from John Goodman, who is set to play a character named Marshall, who is said to be villainous much like Giamatti was in the second film. Not much else is known about the role, except that it will be a small but impactful part. Also on board is actress Melissa McCarthy, who has quickly become one of the reigning queens of comedy. She appears heavily in the Red Band trailer for the film as someone who might become something of a love interest for Alan, who had never really showed an interest in girls in the previous films.
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Rating: R
Length: 90 minutes
Release Date: May 10, 2013
Directed By: Nicolás López
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Stars: 3 out of 5
"Aftershock" takes audiences on a wild ride in earthquake-torn Chile. The screenplay, which was written by Guillermo Amoedo, Nicolás López, and Eli Roth, offers up its fair share of blood and gore, but it's quite tame compared to some of Roth's previous movies, including "Cabin Fever" and the "Hostel" franchise. Although it's a fictional story, it was based on an earthquake that took place in Chile in 2010, and many of the scenes were, in fact, filmed in places that were destroyed by that earthquake.
The story begins when a young American man known simply as Gringo (Eli Roth) ventures into Chile for a vacation. Gringo brings two of his pals along on his adventure-Pollo (Nicolás Martínez) and Ariel (Ariel Levy). Money is no object for Gringo, the son of a wealthy American couple, and the trio makes it their mission to take part in all the best nightlife the area has to offer. With offers of the most exclusive VIP opportunities to party, they eventually meet up with three women who are willing to help them dance the night away.
The group heads for Valparaíso and enters yet another strobe-lit club, this one underground. Before the revelers can start to enjoy the venue, an earthquake hits and buries the club. Although many of the club's patrons are killed in the initial earthquake, the trio and their female friends manage to find a way out of the rubble and onto the street.
They knew they'd find a lot of damage to the city from the shock of the earthquake, but they didn't count on the human element awaiting them. The disaster destroyed a nearby prison, letting its entire criminal population out to wander the streets. The last hour of the movie is really about how the six make their way across the city while trying to avoid the danger that apparently lurks everywhere. Audiences are kept in suspense waiting to see which, if any, of the group make it out alive.
Eli Roth not only developed and co-wrote the story, he also played the lead role of Gringo. While he's an experienced writer, producer, and director, he has less than twenty-five acting credits to his name. His first few films were uncredited roles in the 1996 film "The Mirror Has Two Faces" and the 1997 hit "The Lost World: Jurassic Park." While he seems to excel at horror and thriller films, he did play a small role in Quentin Tarantino's 2009 smash hit "Inglourious Basterds." Although he continues to write and act, 2013 was the year he threw himself into production with the movie "The Last Exorcism Part II" and the television series "Hemlock Grove" completed, and three films in post-production.
Nicolás Martínez, who played the role of Pollo, is close friends with Roth, Ariel Levy, and Nicolas Lopez off the screen. He came to the role with an acting career that was based mostly on Spanish films, shorts, and television shows, including "Promedio Rojo," "Mi Bella Genio," and "Que Pena Tu Vida." "Aftershock" was his first American feature film, and he followed it up by taking on a role in another Eli Roth film that has yet to be released, "The Green Inferno."
Ariel Levy has more than thirty acting credits to his name, most of them in Spanish films and television. His first feature-length film was the 2004 movie "Promedio Rojo," and he also played supporting roles in "Que Pena Tu Vida," "Marcelo, La Mafia y La Estafa," and "Que Pena Tu Boda." He is best known for his roles in several television series, including "Infiltradas," "Soltera Otra Vez," and "La Sexóloga."
The three women who complete the group-Lorenza Izzo as Kylie, Natasha Yarovenko as Irina, and Andrea Osvárt as Monica-were perfectly cast. Izzo began her acting career in 2011 with the role of Lucía Edwards in "Que Pena Tu Boda," and "Aftershock" was only her second big-screen film. Yarovenko had been acting in Spanish television shows and movies since 2003, and she had a recurring role in the hit television series, "Lalola." Osvárt is the group's veteran, having acted in several American and Spanish television shows and movies since 2000, including "The End Is My Beginning," "Elsö Generáció," and "Transporter: The Series."
Audiences who want a bit of thrill and adventure while satisfying their travel urges will enjoy "Aftershock." Roth managed to subtly include enough horror to keep audiences satisfied, while adding just the right amount of thriller to keep them on the edge of their seats. It combines the unfolding of a natural disaster with the fear of an unknown human element in a way that leaves audiences wanting more.
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Article Title: Part III Means a New Direction For "The Hangover"
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For fans of the mayhem-fueled comedy of the "Hangover" series, May 24 marks an important date. After months of teasers, chicken fights, and curiously stormy posters, the series is set to finally draw to a close with a Friday premiere. However, while shots of Leslie Chow parachuting through Paris promise us plenty of madness, "The Hangover Part III" is planned to make a sharp departure from the familiar. For one thing, there's no wedding, and the movie opens with a premise that couldn't be more sober: a funeral for Alan's father.
"This is Alan's story," says writer-director Todd Phillips. "It's kind of a movie about a crisis. Alan, his own personal crisis." While the three-way character dynamics of Bradley Cooper, Zack Galifianakis, and Ed Helms has carried the series to its current success, the new and more intimate focus of the upcoming film looks like it will bring the viewer closer to the characters than ever. In an interview with Bradley Cooper from The Collider, Bradley says the movie's "about the characters and their relationship, which carries through more than the hook of a lost night ... It's a character study in a sort of way."
This is definitely a different approach from the last two movies, which revolved around single nights of forgotten debauchery and the adventures it took to sort them out. The similar beats of the last films, including the weddings and missing persons, have also been completely discarded in favor of something new. The tone, for one thing, is set get a lot darker. "There is death in this movie," says cowriter Craig Mazin. "Not everybody lives." This is echoed by Todd Philip's assertions that the tone of the movie is designed to be a little more "real," both in the high stakes of the character's actions and in the exploration of Alan and his personal crisis. Mazin says, "Alan is very sick. We just want to be real about that."
Even the style of the action seems to be taking a different turn. Where the previous movies turned to their surroundings for their material, scouring Vegas and Thailand for thrills, "The Hangover Part III" isn't, in the words of Philips, a "destination movie." Jumping from Vegas, Tijuana, to the Mojave, and apparently to Paris, the new movie looks like it has a fair share of globetrotting in it. This might have something to do with the return of Leslie Chow as a major international criminal and with the appearance of John Goodman as a dangerous man. The trailers tell us Goodman charges the Wolf Pack to find Chow to help recover a stolen twenty-one million dollars, and it looks like this movie will feature an overarching antagonist in a way the past movies haven't. Mazin describes him as a "dark presence that's been lingering" ever since the first movie, and it's exciting to see the direction the crew will take with that.
It also looks as if the audience will be seeing a lot of loose ends tied up in the third installment. Heather Graham's appearance in the movie means the viewer should get some resolution between Ed Helm's Stu and his shotgun-wedding stripper wife, Jade. Mazin also says the missing Doug from the original film gets more involved in this one, albeit tragically so. Overall, the role of this installment as a finale definitely seems to be shaping its direction as a whole, and the idea of closure seems to be a powerful motivator for the film's direction.
Fortunately, being filmed against a backdrop of so much drama doesn't mean the film will be throwing away its comedic roots. Ed Helms, the actor behind straight-man Stu, promises that despite the seriousness explored in the different characters, the movie will still going to have plenty of laughs to go around. If the trailers are any indication, his promise is going to be made good.
While viewers don't know exactly what the new movie will entail, it seems that the film will have plenty of destruction, vehicular mayhem, and cocaine-fueled Leslie Chow to go around. "The Hangover Part III" might be a very stylistically different animal from its predecessors, but it looks like it will be a glorious romp, and maybe even much more. The trilogy finale's premiere on May 24 is going to reveal how the Wolf Pack's adventures come to their long-awaited close.
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Article Title: Movie Review: "Venus and Serena"
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Rating: PG-13 (for some strong language)
Length: 99 minutes
Release Date: May 10, 2013
Directed by: Maiken Baird and Michelle Major
Genre: Documentary
"Venus and Serena" offers an intimate look into the lives of two tennis players from the slums of Compton, CA, their rise to success, and the tragedies that they both had to deal with during the 2011 tennis season. Venus and Serena Williams are private individuals and don't share many aspects of their personal lives with the media. Directors Michelle Major and Maiken Baird had to earn the sisters' trust in order to be rewarded with the privilege of being able to film their lives.
The story of the Williams sisters' rise to success is an inspirational example of the American dream. Using news clips and interview commentary from celebrities and political figures such as Chris Rock, Bill Clinton, and John McEnroe, the documentary explains how Venus and Serena rose from poverty to become top-ranked tennis players.
Much of their early success can be attributed to their father, Richard Williams, who started a successful security company after moving to Los Angeles. Soon after, he decided to dedicate himself to the mission of ensuring his daughters became the best tennis players in the world. Even Venus and Serena will admit that much of their success can be attributed to how hard their father pushed them in their early years. This documentary raises the question of whether their father's decision to practically force them to dedicate themselves to success in tennis is morally correct. Without the opportunities this game has given the sisters, it is likely that they would have fallen victim to the ills of living in poverty.
Richard pushed Serena and Venus extremely hard at a young age. Before Venus was born, he drafted a seventy-eight page plan of how his daughter would be one of the best women's tennis players that the world had ever seen. Through footage filmed in the early '90s, the sisters are shown as they hustle through an intense, demanding training regimen consisting of activities such as pole dancing, jazz, and ballet.
Their mother, Oracene Price, also played a large role in their lives. She is responsible for the sisters' strong faith as Jehovah's Witnesses. Even today, she plays a central role in their careers as well as their lives. The documentary gives a glimpse into the inner workings of this close-knit family. Even through the fame, the family seems to stick together and support each other.
As the beginning of the documentary was being filmed, both Venus and Serena suffered devastating injuries. Venus suffered a serious hip injury and recovered, only to be diagnosed with Sjogren's syndrome, a serious auto-immune disease. Serena recovered from a foot surgery and then ended up in the hospital as she battled a life-threatening pulmonary embolism. The documentary charts the amazing recovery and comeback of both sisters. In the beginning, Serena is devastated by the thought that she may never be able to play tennis again. The film shows her in the hospital with tubes attached to her, and then she is seen going through a grueling rehabilitation process. Later, she is seen in a wheelchair with a tennis racket swatting balls with a partner. Towards the end of the session, Serena scolds her training partner for not pushing her harder.
One of the most touching aspects of the documentary is its portrayal of the close, seemingly unbreakable bond that Venus and Serena share. They are shown having fun together and lending each other support when needed. Since they were so busy training at a young age, they don't have many other close friends.
The film also reveals that Serena has always looked up to her big sister. Richard's expectation was that Venus would be the better player of the two. However, Serena is the one who has the more impressive career. In her interviews for the documentary, she mentions that she attributes her success to her hatred of losing and her fiercely competitive spirit.
The documentary also gives a little insight to Venus and Serena's dating life. However, this topic isn't given much attention; the film primarily focuses on the sisters' beginnings, their struggles during the 2011 season, and their relationship with each other.
Venus and Serena have led private lives, and for the most part, they have carefully shielded themselves from being exposed by the media. This documentary is the first time that they willingly give people a look into their lives. The documentary also details the history of their ascension from living in a poor neighborhood in Compton to becoming superstars in the tennis world. "Venus and Serena" is recommended for anyone who has an interest in Venus or Serena and would like to see how these extraordinary sisters live.
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Article Title: Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Versus the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 - Which is Best?
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Some people prefer their tablet PC to be compact gadgets, while others like them as big as they can be. Whether 7 inch or 10 inch, Samsung has a range of products on offer as aims to build on becoming a realistic competitor to Apple.
Back in August 2012, Samsung had released a tablet version of its award-winning Galaxy Note series. It is called the Note 10.1 and is naturally boasts a 10.1 inch screen measured diagonally which is by far one of the biggest screens on the tablet market. It also comes with a unique stylus specially designed to work with its 10.1 inch touchscreen display. Taking notes has never been this easy.
Samsung has also released a 10.1 inch tablet under the Galaxy Tab line-up and it is difficult to disguise between the two. So why choose this tablet over the rest of the Galaxy Tab line-up? This is probably not the best question to begin with as it rather should be "which tablet suits your needs best?" as this Jelly Bean-capable tablet worth the extra bucks. In fairness, this tablet should be pitted against something its own size. So which is the best contender? It is no other than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.
The Note 10.1 comes at 262 x 180 x 8.9 mm while the Galaxy 10.1 at 256.6 x 175.3 x 9.7 mm. Inch by inch the Note should come out bigger but comparing both at a decent distance, you cannot really tell the difference. It even identical in design. Both displays are PLS TFT capacitive touchscreens supporting up to 16 million colours at 800 x 1280 pixels with a pixel density of 149 ppi.
They are not Retina displays like what the Apple iPad Retina offers but they are still pretty good and acceptable. Although it would have been so much better if Samsung had just equipped them with a better screen since the bigger the screen, the more pixel density matters. Weight-wise, they are almost exactly the same but theoretically the Note weighs a teeny weenie bit heavier.
The Note is equipped with a quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9 battery while the Galaxy only has half of what the Note has. This means the former should handle multi-tasking so much better and faster. But let us not forget that with great power comes faster juice draining. They are both equipped with a 7000 mAh battery so theoretically speaking, you should be refuelling your Note more often than you would on the Galaxy.
Samsung has absolutely made the right decision of bumping up the front camera to a 1.9MP sensor for sharper video calling quality for the Note over the Tab. As for the rear camera it is a 5MP sensor capable of recording 720p videos with LED flash and autofocus. It is actually not bad for a tablet this size.
Both tablets come in WiFi only version and the one that comes with GSM capabilities. This is where Samsung got the initial boost for its tablets since Samsung tablets were one of the very first tablets that fully supported phone features. Not much difference actually, WiFi, 3G, Bluetooth, you name it. Although there is one thing that a certain version of the Note has that the Galaxy does not and that is LTE connectivity.
As for the storage, both have an extra card slot but the Note can support up to 64GB while the Galaxy is just up to 32GB. The Note also takes an edge for the RAM as it is built with a 2GB memory module while the other has just half of it. Same thing goes for their internal memory. Note has up to 64GB of it while the Galaxy has just half of what it has.
Both Samsung tablets are great contenders not just to each other but also to other branded tablets. The Note 10.1 is more than £125.00 than the Galaxy 10.1. Feature-wise they should be very identical in performance considering regular use but despite it the Note being more expensive than the Tab, it is worth it if you can afford it.
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A pharmacist is a person who has been trained and certified to dispense medicinal drugs to patients. The drugs are prescribed to patients by a doctor, medical assistant, or other clinician, but the pharmacist's job is far more complex than simply filling orders and handing out bottles of pills. A pharmacist must have an in-depth knowledge of medicine, how different drugs interact with each other, and how certain individuals may react differently to various medications. A pharmacist is also in charge of educating the patient about proper dosages, side effects, and other considerations that are important when taking a particular medicine. In many ways, the pharmacist is like a liaison between the doctor and the patient when medication is involved, which means this health professional plays a vital role in the treatment process.
Education Required
A pharmacist is required to have a high school degree or GED, in addition to a degree called a Pharm.D., or Doctor of Pharmacy. Students have the option of embarking on a four-year pharmacy program after they have completed two years of undergraduate study, which means it generally takes about six years to train to be a pharmacist. Be aware that this is only for schools that offer a pre-pharmacy program. Some schools do not offer these programs, in which case students will need to obtain their four-year Bachelor of Science degree with the requisite coursework to apply to a pharmacy program after graduation. Pharmacy students should expect to take courses in:
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• Pharmacology
• Medical ethics
To become a pharmacist, it is also necessary to pass the PCAT (Pharmacy College Admission Test) exam prior to entering pharmacy school. Once in school, pharmacy students will need to complete a variety of rotations in both clinical and pharmaceutical settings. At the end of pharmacy school, graduates will need to pass the NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) in order to begin practicing pharmacy in the US Additional exams may be required depending on the state in which you want to practice.
Benefits of Being a Pharmacist
Being a pharmacist has a variety of benefits, which may be why the number of pharmacists is expected to grow over the next few years at a faster rate than other professions. Pharmacists also make good salaries, most likely somewhere between $75,000 and $100,000. Pharmacists will enjoy good job security because people will always need prescriptions filled. The demand for pharmacists is even on the rise because of the growing popularity of retail clinics and chain pharmacies inside of drug stores. It is also projected that because of the rising elderly population, the need for pharmacists will be even greater. And finally, pharmacists also have a nice range of flexibility when it comes to their job. While many will work at the pharmacies located in drug stores and retail clinics, they may also choose to work at hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and may even be able to segue their training into pharmaceutical sales.
Qualities that it Takes to Be a Good Pharmacist
Pharmacists will actually have a great deal of interaction with patients, making it imperative that this person have a friendly, patient personality, in addition to being an expert at measuring and dispensing medications. A pharmacist will also need to stay in close communication with the doctors, nurses, and administrative staff at a multitude of hospitals and doctors' offices, which means he or she must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Most pharmacists will also oversee a staff of individuals at a pharmacy, such as pharmacy techs, so having some basic managerial skills is a must. Having an interest in emerging pharmaceutical technologies like computer systems and automated drug dispensation programs can also be a plus for someone who is looking to break into the ever-growing field of pharmacology.
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Article Title: How To Select A Spine Surgery Center
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If you have made the decision to undergo spine surgery, the next step is deciding where to have this surgery performed. This can be a stressful and overwhelming decision to make, especially if you are preoccupied with your spine condition and the fear of how the surgery will turn out. But you should know that choosing the right surgical facility can actually help mitigate your anxiety. If you know that on the day of surgery you will be going to a comfortable, capable surgical center staffed by helpful personnel and expert surgeons, your mind should rest a bit easier. That's why it is so important to take the time to research different surgery centers so that you can find the one that best fits your needs.
Do You Already Have a Surgeon?
Many patients find a spine surgeon before they find a spine surgery center. This may occur if you visited different surgeons for consultations as you decided if surgery was the right treatment path for you. If you do have a surgeon already, he or she likely has operating room privileges at one or more facilities. On the one hand, this makes it easier to narrow down the list of surgical centers that you are choosing from, but on the other hand you should not assume that any facility where your surgeon has OR privileges is the right facility for you. Be sure to evaluate each surgical center on its own merit and ask your surgeon if you can choose where your surgery is performed. Tell your doctor that you want to know well ahead of time where the surgery will take place so that you can make sure you feel comfortable there. Visit the facility, meet the staff members who will be helping you, and make sure that it seems clean, modern, and welcoming.
What Type of Surgery Will You Be Undergoing?
If you are choosing a surgical center before deciding on a surgeon, the best place to start is to find facilities that cater to your needs. Spine surgery centers generally specialize in different types of conditions or injuries. For instance, if you are suffering from bone spurs that are a result of spinal arthritis, you will not want to go to a surgery center that specializes in spinal fractures caused by traumatic accidents. Similarly, if you have decided to undergo a minimally invasive spine procedure, you will more than likely want an outpatient surgery center where they do not provide overnight hospitalization to the patients. Once you find a surgery center that does perform the type of surgery you require, call the surgery center and ask the following questions:
• When was the surgery center established?
• How many surgeries have been performed at the facility?
• How many instances of my particular type of surgery have been performed?
• How many surgeons are on staff?
• What are the credentials of the surgeon or surgeons that will perform my surgery?
• How many nurses and anesthesiologists are on staff?
• Has the surgery center ever been known by any other name?
Visit the Facility
Once you have narrowed down your list of surgery centers, you should visit each one. While this may seem like a tedious, time-consuming task, you will be grateful on the day of surgery that you took the time to carefully evaluate each and every facility. Call ahead and make an appointment to visit the surgery centers so that a member of the patient services department can give you a tour. If the facility does not have such a department or offer such a service, this should serve as a red flag that they may not have the resources necessary to fully cater to your needs. During your visit, try to get a sense of how attentive and welcoming the staff members are. You will likely have to deal with nurses and medical assistants throughout the surgical process, so be sure that they seem pleasant and friendly. If the surgical center seems disorderly, chaotic, or as if there are not enough staff members to support the number of patients, look elsewhere – the last thing you need during this stressful time is to feel as if your medical needs are not being met.
About The Author: John Soland has written for a number of notable publications. As a lifestyle expert, Mr. Soland is able to offer insight on a multitude of topics, including those pertaining to surgical centers. http://www.laserspinelocations.com/
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Communicating effectively with your doctor is an important part of any doctor-patient relationship. All too often, patients feel intimidated by their doctors and are afraid to ask questions or second guess the advice that their doctors are giving them. However, when you consider that this is potentially one of the most important relationships in your life, it is certainly worth making an investment in its quality. As you consider your relationship with your doctor, ask yourself this question: "Who is in control?" If you feel that your doctor is the primary decision-maker when it comes to your health and your treatment, there may be an imbalance of power that needs to be equalized.
Knowledge is Power
One of the best ways that you can play a more active role in your relationship with your doctor is by educating yourself about your own condition. Do research about the condition in general, its causes, and possible treatment options. Next, schedule a consultation with your doctor and ask the following questions:
• How did you originally diagnose my condition?
• How severe is my condition?
• What are the chances that it will improve over time?
• What treatment options are you recommending and why?
• Is there a chance that I will ever require surgery?
• What more can I do to improve my condition?
As you speak with your doctor about your condition, make sure that he or she is listening to you attentively and making an effort to answer your questions in as much detail as possible. It may take some trial-and-error before you and your doctor establish an effective dialogue, but the important thing is that you are both making an effort. If at any point you feel that your doctor is not listening to you, is condescending to you, or is brushing off your questions, these should serve as indications that your doctor may not have your best interests at heart.
Organization is Key
A great way to make sure you communicate as effectively as possible with your doctor is to plan ahead and make lists of all the goals you want to accomplish during your next appointment. It can be stressful and overwhelming when you are actually in the office with your doctor, so having an outline of all the questions you want to ask can be extremely helpful. You may even want to bring a friend or family member for support. Points you may want to bring up to your doctor during any given visit include:
• Test results and diagnosis
• New symptoms
• Improved symptoms
• Efficacy of treatments
• Referral to a specialist
• New treatments
Combating the Jargon
Talking and communicating are not necessarily the same thing. Many times, doctors will use medical jargon when explaining things to their patients. While this is not necessarily done to confuse or evade the patient, it can have this effect. As soon as patients hear language that they do not understand, they tend to assume that they cannot and will not understand what is being said. On the contrary, this is simply an obstacle that needs to be overcome by both the doctor and the patient. The doctor is likely used to communicating quickly and efficiently with fellow doctors and his or her medical staff. Medical shorthand and jargon is likely the most effective way to do this, though doctors need to learn to switch communication modes when talking with their patients. If you do not understand the explanations that your doctor is giving, let them know. There is nothing shameful about wanting to gain a better understanding about your own health.
About The Author: John Soland is an experienced writer who has written for a number of notable publications. As a lifestyle expert, Mr. Soland is able to offer advice and insight on a multitude of topics, including those pertaining to doctor/patient relations. http://www.lsiphysicianrelations.com/
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