Christina Applegate has been in television and movies from the young age of 3 months old. Over the years she has been seen on the soap opera Days of Our Lives, in commercials for Playtex baby bottles, and in one of her most notable roles as Kelly Bundy on the the sitcom Married…with Children. Her most recent television role includes that of Samantha on the television series Samantha Who? .She is a shiny, funny, blonde bombshell and a breast cancer survivor.
At the age of 36, Applegate was diagnosed with having the BRCA1 breast cancer gene after finding lumps in one of her breasts. A month after her diagnosis she underwent a double mastectomy to prick all the cancer out and prevent it from coming back. According to her interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts (another famous breast cancer survivor) she felt the double mastectomy was her only logical choice of treatment despite the cancer only being found in one breast. Applegate said in the interview, “My decision, after looking at all the treatment plans that were possibilities for me, the only one that seemed the most logical and the one that was going to work for me was to have a bilateral mastectomy.”
She then underwent 8 months of breast reconstruction surgery. Before her breast cancer diagnosis she was a staunch supporter of breast cancer research and fought to raise awareness about the disease because of her mother’s long fight with the disease. Applegate’s mother is also a breast cancer survivor. The young celebrity has become even more embroiled in the fight against breast cancer by starting her own foundation.
The test that discovered Christina’s breast cancer was a special MRI machine that can detect cancerous cells before a tumor is formed. This form of breast cancer testing is expensive and so it the testing to win out if you have the BRCA1 breast cancer gene. In an pains to wait on women survive and fight against this cancer the foundation raises money to help women who are at high-risk pay for these tests that often are not covered by regular medical insurance.
Applegate’s foundation is called Right Action for Women- Christina Applegate Foundation. She participated in Lee National Denim Day on October 8, 2010 and has appeared on the Stand Up to Cancer telethon. Her activism and charity work go far beyond just raising awareness about breast cancer. Her other charity work includes support of A Day Made Better, Spirit of Women Health Network, Adopt-a-Classroom, and World Society for the Protection of Animals.
Other celebrities who have joined Christina Applegate in surviving breast cancer include Robin Roberts, Olivia Newton-John, Jaclyn Smith, Kylie Minogue, Sheryl Crow, Suzanne Somers, Melissa Etheridge, and Edie Falco.
Sources:
ABC Interview with Christina Applegate
Right Action for Women
Lee National Denim Day
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Gap Insurance is something that most car owners don’t think about. It is however becoming an important part of purchasing an automobile.
When the buyer purchases a new auto or used auto there is always a difference between the Insurance companies idea of what that automobile is worth and what you owe on the loan. Even a unusual automobile depreciates the limited you drive away from the car lot.
Most Insurance carriers calculate the value of your automobile by the Kelly Blue Book and considerations of any additions to the car and what those add to the value of that automobile. The problem here lies with the purchaser/owner of that automobile.
If the loan on the auto is for more than the Insurance companies final decision on it’s value then the owner is held responsibility by the lender to pay the balance of that loan. This is where your GAP Insurance comes into play. GAP Insurance pays that difference. You the purchaser/owner is left with no outstanding balance on the auto loan.
The cost of GAP Insurance is actually quite reasonable if you consider the odds that you may be interested in an auto accident that would make the auto classified as a total loss.
Some of the lending agencies such as Toyota Motor Corp., GMC, US Bank, and many others will offer GAP insurance at the time of purchase. If this is not offered then there are several well- known insurance carriers such as Esurance, State Farm, Farmers and many others that offer it included in your auto insurance plan for what is a minimal cost. The trace tag on GAP Insurance can be as little as $10.95 a month depending on what insurance carrier chosen.
If you ever find that you are in this situation and you need to use your GAP Insurance it can be a godsend. If an accident occurs and the auto insurance company deems your car a total loss, contact your GAP Insurance and file the claim per their requirements and let them take over the case. Contact your lender and let them know that you have GAP Insurance on the automobile, give the lender the insurance company name, address and phone number and let the two companies work the issues out between them. Nothing more need be done by the auto owner unless there are complications between the lender and the insurance carrier.
GAP Insurance is clearly peace of mind for a novel or customary car owner with a loan on their automobile.
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The Toyota Camry is a midsize front-wheel-drive sedan that is long on exterior styling and interior comfort. It comes with a standard 2.4 liter four cylinder engine, but there is an option for a 3.5 liter V-6 with a six-speed automatic transmission.
The four hasten has the option of a five race manual transmission as well as an automatic. For the past twenty years, Toyota Camry has been one of the best-selling vehicles. Accurate owners have come back for a third or fourth Camry because of previous experience that inspires a close following.
There are some very attractive attributes that have inspired such loyalty for instance the roomy cabin with a comfortable ride. The Camry is easy-to-drive and continues with a reputation for reliability and low maintenance costs.
There are enough model choices to please everyone. Camry’s hold their resale value as well. The Camry is a sought after mid size family sedan because it looks great and has enough leg room in the rear to even seat adults comfortably a plus as the family grows and matures.
Buyers can get Toyota Camry in an assortment of models. CE is the baseline, SE appeals to the sportier taste, with stiffer suspension, and XLE is for the car buyer seeking a bit of luxury while seating five in comfort. The bottom line Manufacturer’s Retail Price is slightly higher than $19,000 and can range to over $35, 000 fully loaded XLE V-6 package.
All levels advance with standard A/C. power windows, door locks and a CD stereo. Other available features like Bluetooth technology and an pleasant audio system, as well as a DVD based navigation system, give a fully equipped Camry the feel of a luxury car.
When considering safety, it is well-known to note that the Federal Government has given Camry five stars for both front and side impact safety. The Insurance Institute has awarded its “good” rating for the same thing, and that is the best that can be achieved.
All Camrys have a knee airbag for the driver, along with the other six front, rear and side airbags for a total of seven.
Drivers are reassured by the long history of the Toyota Camry. Many of today’s buyers rode in the Camry as children, and they have memories of its evolution. It is only natural that a trusted family tradition be carried on. Camry inspires loyalty in its owners. It is a trusted friend with a proven track describe for safety, comfort and good looks.
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