Cool for the couture crowd

2010-08-23 11:31:57

Sleeping The Ritz Eating Hotel Costes Plaza Paris Vendome Park Hyatt Vendome L'Avenue Natacha Dave Cafe Marly PARIS, the birthplace of couture, is the grand finale to the month-long fashion extravaganza known as "the shows".

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Among the designers showing this week are Brits such as Alexander McQueen and Stella McCartney, and long-established labels such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton (under Marc Jacobs), Chloe (under Phoebe Philo), Dior (under John Galliano) and YSL. Keep an eye out for dedicated followers of fashion such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Kylie Minogue, who loves Chanel.

Expect to see US Vogue editor Anna Wintour, Joan Burstein of Browns, Gilles Bensimon of US Elle and the fashion teams from Vanity Fair and US Vogue sashaying through these gilded doors.

15 place Vendome (00 33 1 43 16 30 70, ) Both Gaia Geddes of Harpers Queen and stylist Katie Grand stay here. "Costes is very sexy," says Geddes. All those not embarking on dangerous liaisons will be found in the bar or the restaurant, where the mashed potato (a favourite of designer Alice Temperley) is legendary.

239 rue St Honore (00 33 1 42 44 50 00, ) Designed by Ed Tuttle, this hotel has a gorgeous basement spa, as well as stylish and comfortable rooms where the team from Wallpaper* will stay.

5 rue de la Paix (00 33 1 58 71 12 34, ) British Vogue's base. "It's a new-ish, quiet, modern hotel around the corner from [design store] Colette," says Harriet Quick, Vogue's fashion features editor. "There's a great steam room in the basement."

4 rue du Mont Thabor (00 33 1 40 20 20 00, ) As part of the Costes brothers' group, L'Avenue is so "fashion" that it's practically a haute couture canteen for Dior. "Linda Evangelista and Harvey Weinstein were eating last time I was there," says Geddes.

41 avenue Montaigne (00 33 1 40 70 14 91) American in Paris Marc Jacobs is a great fan of this small bistro: "I always have a fun time," he says.

17 bis rue Campagne-Premiere (00 33 1 43 20 79 27) John Galliano, Gisele, Naomi Campbell, Tom Ford, Karl Lagerfeld and Stella McCartney love this Chinese restaurant. 12 rue de Richelieu (00 33 1 42 61 49 48) "I like eating at Cafe Marly, overlooking the Louvre," says Louise Chunn, editor of In Style. "It has simple food, a gorgeous interior and it's buzzing." It is run by the same team as Georges, which has amazing views at the top of Pompidou Centre.

Parties Others worth a nibble Bar du Plaza Athenee Angelina Palais du Louvre (00 33 1 49 26 06 60) Georges, 6th Floor, Centre Pompidou, (00 33 1 44 78 47 99) "Chez Georges is lovely and traditional," says Harriet Quick. She also recommends: Le Martel, "a relaxed restaurant/bar"; Brasserie Flo, "a wonderful, old, art nouveau brasserie"; and Cafe de Flore.

Chez Georges, 1 rue du Mail (00 33 1 42 60 07 11) Le Martel, 3 rue Martel (00 33 1 47 70 67 56) Brasserie Flo, 7 Cour de Petites- Longines Watches Ecuries (00 33 1 47 70 13 59) Cafe de Flore, 172 bd St-Germain (00 33 1 45 48 55 26) On 3 March, this bar is throwing a big party for its third birthday.

Everyone who's anyone in Paris fashion will be invited. John Galliano and Karl Lagerfeld have confirmed.

25 avenue Montaigne (00 33 1 53 67 66 00, paris.com) Originally Rumpelmeyer's, Angelina

Get the look Pop In Colette Kenzo is a luscious tearoom serving the best hot chocolate in Paris. Joan Burstein of
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Canadians Struggle With Housing Costs

2010-08-23 10:18:09

Mortgage rates are climbing for Canadian home owners but experts say that we are very unlikely to have a foreclosure wave like the one that has been taking place in the United States.

Previous mortgage levels were low enough that many Canadians bought into a housing market that they can barely afford now; increased rates have resulted in many home owners paying more than 40% of their monthly income into keeping a roof over their heads Business Laptop Handbags. reducing the amount of money that they can spend on savings Cross Handbags. health Business Laptop Handbags . and nutrition.

What has worked in the past to get more Canadians into home ownership—like low interest rates and small required down payments—has also worked to cause problems for many of those home owners now that interest rates have risen. Our modern perception that everyone should strive for home ownership is also a factor that has pushed people into buying homes that they cannot comfortably afford; but our government may well be changing the way that home buying works in the future.

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced this past February that home buyers who are looking to purchase a home and take out a mortgage would need to not only show that they could afford to pay the current rates on a home but also afford a five-year fixed rate mortgage to prove that if prices go up Wallets Handbags . the home owners can still afford those homes. Some business experts like Ian Lee at the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University would like to see the government push even harder to protect our economy against situations like that of the US is currently experiencing. Lee would like to see the minimum down payments for homes increased so that buyers would be required to put down 10% instead of 5% so that home owners were required to have more equity in their homes right away and to make it harder for people to buy homes overall.

With interest rates on the rise Chloe Handbags. home owners should take the time to make up a monthly budget if they dont result in delinquent payments. Even the experts will tell you that an ounce of prevention now Replica Cross Body Bags. is worth a pound of cure later on.


Condos or Townhomes on James Island SC; Which to Choose

2010-08-21 09:29:35

James Island is a popular spot for many when making a condominium or townhouse purchase. With so many communities to choose from. it can be difficult making a decision on which might be the best fit for you. With James Island Replica Balenciaga. its all about location. With close proximity to downtown Charleston. and being right down the street from Folly Beach. it is a favorite location for many. A lot of the CofC students (College of Charleston) and the MUSC students (Medical University of South Carolina) like the location of James Island Western Handbags . since the commute is normally 10 minutes or less. So lets take a look at a few of the differences between condominiums and townhouses. and try to determine what might be the best fit for you.

First of all Clutches Purses Handbags. whether yout want to spend a lot of time on maintenance or landscaping Wholesale Keyrings Handbags . then a condo may be a great choice for you. Be sure to know that when living in a condominium Wallet Handbags. you actually own a percentage of the whole condominium community. If there are 100 condos. and you own one. you own 1% of the community. There are covenants and restrictions set in place (rules or guidelines). that you must obey and are enforced. Typically. there are regime fees paid by the condo owners (you) that can amount to $350+ a month! These are the fees that pay for the use of the cabana. the pool. tennis courts. landscaping and maintenance. and any entry gate. Also included is hazard insurance for the exterior of the condo (normally from the drywall. out). exterior maintenance such as pressure washing. roof repair. siding repair. as well as the sidewalks and walkways around your condo. Some condo communities also have water usage included. So condominiums will be more expensive to live in per month Clutches Purses Handbags. on a whole. but this may be beneficial for you if you like all of those extras listed above.

Townhouses or townhomes are a little different. While sometimes similar in size and appearance to condos. townhouses do not have regime fees. You actually own the townhouse outright. and you are not a part of any regime. Typically. there arens per month. Also note that when there is a down real estate market or economy- the townhomes usually sell better than condos. For example: One townhome selling at 100K. and one condo selling at 100K with a monthly $250 regime fee. That $250 a month regime fee is tough to chew on for someone qualifying for a 100K place to live.

So there you have it. a minor breakdown of the differences between condos and townhomes. Like I mentioned. the choice is yours depending on your lifestyle. Be sure to take note of location obviously when choosing. but also find out if a condominium community is in litigation. On James Island alone. there are a few communities that are under litigation (a lawsuit). where the owners have sued for a specific reason. Normally. the lawsuit is for defective workmanship of the condo buildings. or something similar. VERY IMPORTANT: Which means if you are a seller...drum roll please...you have to sell your condo as cash only. A buyer will not be able to purchase a condo when it is under litigation. because the banks will not fund a loan when in this situation. So be careful when choosing!


Clearwire Brings CLEAR 4G to R

2010-08-20 13:32:25

Consumers and Businesses Now Have Access to Unlimited Mobile Internet Service Four Times Faster Than 3G

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RICHMOND, Va. -- Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ:CLWR), a leading provider of wireless broadband services, today announced the availability of CLEAR庐 4G, a super fast mobile Internet service for businesses and consumers in Richmond. With CLEAR, anyone can now use the Internet at speeds four times faster than 3G* 鈥?whether at home, in the office, or on the go - within the CLEAR coverage area.

CLEAR covers more than 350 square miles and more than 530,000 people in the Richmond metro area. Regionally, service extends as far west as West End, Midlothian and Brandermill, east to Sandston, Highland Springs and Richmond International Airport, as far north as Virginia Center Commons, and as far south as the south side of Chester. In conjunction with today鈥檚 launch in Richmond, Clearwire also launched CLEAR 4G in St. Louis, Mo. and Salt Lake City, Utah. A detailed coverage map of CLEAR 4G service is available at .

鈥淩ichmond residents can now benefit from the blazing fast speeds of our mobile broadband network,鈥?said Mike Nash, regional general manager for CLEAR. 鈥淎nd, we鈥檙e excited to offer affordable rate plans with no limits on the amount of data customers use. No caps on usage, no penalties or hidden fees 鈥?our customers use the Web as much as they want wherever they go 鈥?it鈥檚 that simple.鈥?

For a limited time, customers can take advantage of CLEAR鈥檚 online-only mobile Internet promotion with plans starting as low as $15 per month for the first two months after a $50 service credit. This promotion is available at .

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Coach Baby Bags The CLEAR experience is similar to Wi-Fi but without the short-range limitations. CLEAR uses WiMAX, a wireless 4G technology that differs from Wi-Fi because it provides service areas measured in miles, not feet. CLEAR also offers average mobile download speeds of 3 to 6 mbps with bursts over 10 mbps.* Outside the CLEAR 4G service area, dual-mode 4G/3G modems keep users continually connected by leveraging Sprint鈥檚 3G data network.

With CLEAR, people stay better connected and more productive. For example:

Unlike service plans from traditional wireless carriers which cap data usage, CLEAR offers unlimited 4G usage plans that do not require long-term service contracts. In most markets unlimited 4G coverage from CLEAR starts at $30 for the home while unlimited mobile plans start as low as $40. Bundled services such as Home and On-The-Go and Home and Voice plans start at $55 per month.

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Clearwire offers several ways to connect to CLEAR 4G service 鈥?via a modem, mobile device, or a Embroidered patches 4G-embedded laptop or netbook.

CLEAR 4G Mobile Hotspots: The CLEAR Spot 4G is a personal mobile hotspot allowing users to easily and securely share unlimited super fast Internet access anywhere CLEAR has coverage simultaneously with up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices including laptops, smartphones, and portable gaming devices. The CL
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ClearPractice Receives Authori

2010-08-20 13:32:25

Office-based practitioners qualify for 2% reimbursements for each initiative

ST. LOUIS -- ClearPractice LLC, a leading provider of SaaS-based solutions for office-based practitioners, today announced it has been authorized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), allowing its eligible customers to qualify for a 2% reimbursement when they use the company鈥檚 E-Prescribing solution and a 2% reimbursement for PQRI reporting through the patient registry within ClearPractice鈥檚 EMR solution. ClearPractice configured its EMR solution to meet all the requirements for the 2010 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) registry and E-Prescribing, enabling these reimbursement incentives to positively impact revenue for its target market of office-based practitioners.

鈥淲ith increasing patient visits creating more demand on time, while operating costs escalate due to decreasing reimbursement such as the 21% Medicare fee reduction that recently passed, providers need easy, effective ways to qualify and access incentives,鈥?explains Dr. David Fairbrook, president of the user group and chairman of the clinical advisory committee at ClearPractice. 鈥淪ince ClearPractice is sensitive Tudor Fake to the needs of the office-based practitioner, their program is designed to allow busy practices to submit data to CMS with no manual intervention. The program runs automatically, without system set up, a real plus when the physician鈥檚 time is so valuable.鈥?

PQRI is a voluntary quality reporting program established by CMS in which physicians collect and report data related to performance measures. In 2010, physicians who satisfactorily submit applicable quality measures data are eligible for an additional 2% Medicare incentive payment. As an authorized PQRI registry, ClearPractice will submit data to CMS on behalf of eligible physicians based on PQRI quality measures. Similarly, Chanel Bags CMS is offering a 2% incentive to providers who use E-prescribing solutions to improve patient safety and reduce sky-rocketing medication costs. CMS hopes use of E-prescribing solutions will reduce both medical errors and costs.

鈥淪ince our solution is SaaS-based, we can easily evolve with the regulatory environment, ensuring our physician customers are always compliant with CMS mandates and eligible for incentives,鈥?explains Anthony Gil, director of product management, ClearPractice. 鈥淥ur EMR solution is also easy to install, with no upgrades or maintenance, making it a perfect option for the smaller ambulatory-care practice.鈥?

The complete ClearPractice suite of practice-automation solutions includes:

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