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Why Isn't the Housing Market Reaching Its Full Potential?admin / 0 Comments /
Despite the best efforts of the federal government, lenders, builders and even realtors, the housing market is still falling short of benchmarks for normal housing activity. A recent article in the Los Angeles Times explores some of the reasons the housing market continues to struggle. One major contributing factor according to the article is the shortage of first-time home buyers. The National Association of Realtors reports that first timers represented less than 30 percent of all buyers in the last 18 months. This is the lowest percentage in 30 years. Another issue is the increase in doubled-up households. Adult children are living with their parents more than before, leaving the homes they would have otherwise purchased still sitting on the market. Market experts, however, are hopeful that as the economy improves those adult children will strike out on their own and help swing the market back in the right direction. (more…)
Supreme Court Ruling Supports Borrower's Right to Rescind Mortgageadmin / 0 Comments /
In a unanimous decision this week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that, in certain cases, borrowers may back out of their mortgage within the first three years simply by writing a letter of intent to rescind the mortgage. Lower courts have ruled that the borrower must file a lawsuit against the lender to rescind the mortgage. The high court disagreed stating, "… so long as the borrower notifies within three years after the transaction is consummated, his rescission is timely. The statute does not also require him to sue within three years." According to an article by RISMedia, this ruling could make it easier for homeowners to walk away from upside-down mortgages. (more…)
Survey Reveals Consumers Think Getting a Mortgage Is Easyadmin / 0 Comments /
Consumer optimism about the ease of securing a home mortgage loan has reached a record high according to a new report released by Fannie Mae. Earlier this week, the mortgage giant shared the results of their February 2015 National Housing Survey, which revealed that 54 percent of consumers believe it would be easy for them to get approval for a home mortgage loan today. The survey also revealed another record high: 47 percent of respondents believe the economy is headed in the right direction. In a recent HousingWire article, Doug Duncan, senior vice president and chief economist at Fannie Mae, said the survey results "lend support to our expectation that 2015 will be a year of the economy dragging housing upward."
Which Real Estate Markets Have the Highest-Paid Realtors?admin / 0 Comments /
Illinois realtors are the highest paid real estate agents in the country according to a new list released by HomeInsurance.com. The online insurer compared data on agent salaries from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and factored in the cost of living in 200 different metro areas. Real estate agents in Lake County, IL topped the list. With an average salary of $97,480, Lake County agents earn more than 2.5 times the national average for realtors. The county's wealth of multimillion dollar homes for agents to sell, coupled with a reasonable cost of living in surrounding areas, make it an enviable market for realtors. Real estate agents in the Chicago-Joliet-Naperville area came in second place with an average salary of $82,780.
Read the entire article to learn which areas round out the top 10 list.
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Third Quarter Report Reveals Near Record-High Investor Interest in Commercial Real Estateadmin / 0 Comments /
Investment interest in commercial real estate continues to rise with more than 70 percent of commercial investors saying they are looking to increase
their commercial property portfolios in the next year. This promising report for the commercial real estate industry is based on Marcus & Millichap's third quarter Investor Sentiment Survey Index. According to the commercial real estate investment firm, which has offices throughout the United States and Canada, investors in the apartment, hotel and industrial sectors expect to experience the highest property value increases in the next 12 months. (more…)
Six Persuasion Principles Every Real Estate Agent Should Practiceadmin / 0 Comments /
Successful real estate agents rarely get that way by accident. On the contrary, they conduct themselves in a specific way that makes people want to work with them and for them. Andrew Gale, founder of FlyerCo.com and a guest contributor for Inman News, pinpoints the six principles of persuasion that successful real estate
agents use to improve the quality of their influence with buyers, sellers, and other agents. Gale taps into popular wisdom espoused by Dr. Robert B. Cialdini, best selling author of Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion in this insightful article tailor-made for real estate professionals.
Strong Vacation Home Sales Surpass 2006 Peakadmin / 0 Comments /
Vacation home sales reached record high levels in 2014 according to a new report released this week by the National Association of REALTORS®. With an estimated 1.13 million vacation homes sold last year, vacation home sales experienced a 57.4 percent increase over 2013 sales of just 717,000 properties sold. Lawrence Yun, chief economist for NAR, attributes the dramatic increase in part to stock market growth and improved confidence among affluent buyers in the housing market. He also says the boost reflects an increase in the "numbers of baby boomers moving closer to retirement and buying second homes to convert into their primary homes in a few years." In contrast, the same report also revealed that investment home sales decreased by 7.4 percent.
Summer Set to Sizzle with Multiple Bids for Home Sellersadmin / 0 Comments /
If the findings of a new Coldwell Banker report are true, summer homebuyers may find themselves engaged in a bidding war for their dream home. According to the residential real estate franchise's report, 47 percent of home sellers have received offers from multiple buyers since 2014. Twenty-seven percent of those home sellers say at least one of those offers was above their asking price. So, what can a homebuyer do to gain an advantage? Well, the report indicates that sellers "want to feel emotionally connected to the buyer." With 36 percent of home sellers admitting to accepting an offer based on emotion, homebuyers who share how much the home means to them may have a better shot than those who make the better offer.
Study Finds Most Millennials Return Home to Mom and Dadadmin / 0 Comments /
The millennial market continues to be a focus for realtors nationwide. A new study helps explain one of the reasons why this group has been so slow to enter the housing market. Researchers found that while 90 percent of millennials move out of their parents' homes to establish their own residences, nearly 54.6 percent of them move back home before the age of 27. Twenty percent continue living with their parents past the age of 27. While this "boomeranging" has somewhat altered household formation trends, the study found that when millennials leave their parents' homes the second time, they tend to have more education and financial resources. These two promising factors lead researchers to believe millennials' delay in starting their own household is an indication that they will be better prepared to enter the housing market. (more…)
Spring Brings Surge in Existing Home Salesadmin / 0 Comments /
The spring homebuying season is off to a promising start with existing home sales reporting their highest annual rate in 18 months. According to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors, sales of existing single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops increased 6.1 percent from February to March for a total of 5.19 million homes sold. The housing market, which so far this year had been more stagnant than analysts projected, has not seen March's volume of sales since September 2013. Lawrence Yun, NAR's chief economist, attributes the sales boost to "the combination of low interest rates and the ongoing stability in the job market."


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The Faith to BelieveDecember 12 2018
Lakshman is a hard working stone cutter in India. This is hard work. But this is how he provides for his family. Lakshman became an orphan at a young age and was later raised by his grandparents. Unfortunately, at 12 years old Lakshman had already begun smoking and drinking alcohol. His passion was going to the cinema every Sunday to watch movies. Over time, however, he grew restless and noticed some Christians going to worship. His grandfather had also told him that if he went to church he would find peace of mind. Finally, some believers accompanied him to worship. He was struck by the words of Jesus, "If you ask, you will receive." As a Hindu, he wondered how a single deity could handle the many requests made by so many different people. He questioned if God could hear his prayer. Because Lakshman did not know how to read, he prayed and asked God to teach him. He also combined his prayers with 10 days of fasting. On a Friday, the Holy Spirit spoke to him that his prayer would be answered. He went outside and saw writing on a wall and was able to understand it! People wondered how he was now beginning to read. As he pursued Christ through prayer, he felt convicted about the wrong things he had done in his life. He asked forgiveness and discovered the reality of Jesus living within.
Lakshman had a desire in his heart to share his new-found faith with others, but he didn't know how. He connected with an ECC team leader and began watching, learning, and joining in the ministry. He was taught the T&M strategy and began sharing Bible stories in his own village. Ten people pursued faith in Christ and formed a nucleus of a new house church. Over time his vision also included the building of a place of worship. The poor villagers themselves doubted their ability to raise the necessary resources. With faith and the collateral of the women's gold jewelry from the congregation, Lakshman somehow secured a large loan to begin construction. The work is now nearly finished. As we visited, a carpenter was making window frames with just a few basic tools.
Lakshman shared that he is currently training three new leaders and sharing the Gospel in 15 other villages. I never cease to be amazed at the obedient faith of my Indian brothers and sisters.
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People, Places & Things: Xenovirus T
…final score, Aunt Pearl: 1, Sassy Bear: 0
People, Places & Things: Xenovirus T
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People, Places & Things: Xerilka
Xerilka is the female proprietor of "The Last Saloon", a rough and tough roadhouse on the edge of the Terran Territory of Mars. It is, in fact, the last saloon you'll encounter unless you travel all the way around the planet to the other side of the Terran Territories, at which point you'll encounter "Bradbury's".
Tall, statuesque and totally beautiful, Xerilka looks as out of place in her saloon as a whore in church. She appears not to notice this incongruity and strolls among her clientele as tho she is just "one of the gang". She is very well liked by all of them.
Xerilka's past, or part of it, is a mystery. From birth to age 15, it is a matter of record that Xerilka Kastonikis lived on a farm in Greece with her parents and several siblings. By all accounts, her life was quite normal.
However, 5 months after her 15th birthday, Xerilka appears to have dropped off the face of the Earth (and Luna, Mars, Mercury, the various L-Colonies and the Outer Colonies, too) and did not reappear until exactly 20 years later, to the day. She never speaks about her "Lost Years" and will politely deflect any questions in that area.
As far as the Terran authorities can tell, Xerilka is not involved in any illegal endeavors, although the same cannot be said of all her regular customers. There is some question about her having regular contact with both the Martians and the DeHaJo, but nobody has caught her at it yet.
Xerilka is not married, has no lover that anyone knows about and has no close friends apart from her bartenders, Max, YingYing and Darcy, and her Barsoomian Terrier, Edgar.
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People, Places & Things: X'on X'in
X'on X'in is a lost city located deep in the jungles of Ecuador. It was here that Doc Tempest and his crew (with the help of the primitive and dwarven natives)tracked down the villainous Dr. Bogenbroom and stopped him from using the Nightmare Seeds to conquer the world.
The surface city measures exactly one square mile, but the underground portion is easily three times that size. The exterior city is heavily overgrown by the mutant vine that produced the Nightmare Seeds, but the undercity is remarkably well preserved due to the natives who live there. Surrounded by thick jungle and deadly swamps, the only way into the city is by airship.
According to Doc and Professor Eric Jefferson, who deciphered some of the writings found in the city, it was established 2,500 years ago by about 300 Chinese who were mysteriously transported here from their native land. Doc strongly suspected that this was due to the Ecuadorean natives eating the Nightmare Seeds, which unlock powerful psychic abilities in some humans.
It seems that the new Chinese arrivals interbred with the natives while building the city and their descendents ruled for several centuries. Then, in a single night, the majority of the cities populace died horribly. The remaining survivors fled to the undercity, where they spent much of the next 1,800 years.
Today, the city remains unknown to most of the world, but the natives can now live on the surface, since the mutant vine mutated out of it's dangerous form.


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At any rate, it was back to work for me today, and I have to work this weekend too. Life sucks, but that's life... I should put that on a t-shirt or a bumper sticker or something...
After being out all week, there was plenty of drama at the office to deal with. So much drama that I figured I'd feature this oldie but goody. It's a funny yet dramatic commercial, perfect for this Friday's humorous video, chock full of extra drama and apparently pointless human conflict that ended with someone drinking a beer. Sounds like a typical Friday to me! If you haven't seen it yet, I must ask what rock you've been hiding under, if you have I hope it still manages to put a smile on your face.
Here's to the end of the work week, well the end for everybody but me, I gotta work! And here's to the end of the work week drama! Have a beer and have a laugh! Monday is a few days away, savor your time off... Did I mention I at least get Monday off? Yeah me!
And while we're at it, here's another oldie but goody from The Onion!
Teens Get Drunk On Award-Winning Microbrew
Subtle Interplay Of All-Wheat Malt, Varietal Hops Goes Tragically Unappreciated
October 16, 1996
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ—The subtle interplay of the three varietal hops in MacTadcaster's Nut Brown Stout went tragically unappreciated Saturday when a group of high-school students got sh!+faced on a case of the award-winning microbrew.
According to reports, Jared Rosenthal, Andrew Gobbola and Tracey Sheehan, 17-year-old seniors at East Brunswick High, obtained the beer from Rosenthal's refrigerator while his parents—bona-fide beer-lovers capable of fully relishing the subtle, hand-crafted taste of a MacTadcaster's—were away for the weekend.
Though none of the teens were able to comment on the Nut Brown Stout's chocolatey aroma or its surprisingly smoky almond finish, Rosenthal did say that it had "f@ked him up majorly" and that he was "seriously payin' the price." READ MORE HERE!


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Here's an updated list of my contributions in books, and my books.
Loren Coleman's 130+ Books ~ 2018 List
Classic Cryptozoologist Colin P. Groves Dies
Groves has been involved with cryptozoology for almost four decades.
French Cryptozoologist Jean-Paul Debenat Dies
Debenat authored various books on hominology.
Leading Vietnamese Zoologist & Cryptozoologist Dies
"I know of no other Vietnamese natural scientist who has garnered such esteem for his efforts for a better World." ~ Vern Weitzel
Mark A. Hall, Cryptozoologist and Fortean, Dies
This world is much less interesting without Mark A. Hall.
Cryptozoologist Mark A. Hall: Happy Birthday 2014
June 14th is Mark's birthday, and a good day to remember a sincere, hard-working cryptozoologist.
So You Want To Be A Cryptozoologist?
Cryptozoologist = How can you be one?
Chicago Sun-Times Remembers Cryptozoologist Roy Mackal
I have to agree with Jerry Clark, who said to me, "This old earth seems a little smaller without Roy's presence in it."
Loch Ness Monster & Mokele-Mbembe Researcher, Cryptozoologist Roy P. Mackal Has Died
The former University of Chicago biologist is remembered with great affection and sincerity for his healthy and enthusiastic optimism, as well as his analytical and practical intellect.
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Why did you decide to join Mott MacDonald?
I had previously interviewed at Mott MacDonald for a temporary role during my time at University and at the time decided not to take up the post. In hindsight I realised that this was the wrong decision, and so after graduating, when I then saw another advert for a role that I was interested in at Mott MacDonald I knew I couldn't miss another opportunity to join the company.
What is the best thing about your role?
The best thing about my role is the variety; no two days are the same and this allows me to constantly build upon my HR knowledge.
How would you describe the culture of Mott MacDonald?
Despite the size of the organisation you feel like you are a part of something and everyone you come across is friendly and approachable.
How do you feel your career has progressed while working at Mott MacDonald?
My career has definitely progressed while working at Mott MacDonald. Within 18 months of joining I had progressed into a new role, from learning and development administrator to a broader role as human resources assistant, before securing a promotion to human resources advisor in July 2016. I also had the opportunity to be seconded into a different business unit for a two month period to gain a broader insight in to the organisation and develop my HR knowledge in other areas.
How have you been supported during your career development?
I have been given the opportunity to move into a broader HR role as a result of support from my previous team and have now been given the support to study for my post-graduate diploma in human resources management so I can continue to progress in my career.
What has been your favourite Mott MacDonald social event?
I am enrolled on the Mott MacDonald Academy which is a soft skills development programme for entry level professionals and the kick off event is a residential weekend with around 60 other entry level colleagues. This has been my favourite social event as it enabled me to network with other entry level colleagues across the EUNA region as well as the senior staff that came along.
Where is your favourite place?
My favourite place would have to be Hoi An in Vietnam, it is a beautiful place with a really relaxed atmosphere and great food – what more could you want?!
What inspires you about your work?
I am responsible for delivering welcome presentations to new starters which has required me to know more about the work that we do so that I can pass this on to our new employees and I have been inspired by the huge diversity and impact of our projects.


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Hertz Online Trip Planner
Planning on renting a Hertz car with a NeverLost GPS soon? Got a USB flash drive? Now you can plan your trip ahead of time and have everything loaded up when you pickup your rental car. Sounds good? Here are a few things to keep in mind.
The service isn't available on all Hertz cars. You will need to call Hertz ahead of time and mention promo code PC # 102874. Also the service is only available on full size and other larger vehicles. Once you are setup, you can goto their OTP website to get started.
You can enter your destination, plan your trip, and create address books through the site. The website will then transfer that information to your USB flash drive. Take the USB flash drive with you and when you get to your car, load the USB drive into the USB port on the GPS in the car. The information you created online will then be loaded into the GPS. Here is their promo video of the service which doesn't really show all that much:


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How could you pass up the chance to be a part of the Only social skiing & Snowboarding club in Queensland?! QUT Snowriders aim is to help people make life long friends at one of our many social events. Whether it be a straight up bar tab party or a pub crawl that challenge your navigation skills..
Throw in our winter 'Big Trip to NZ' held in late July every year, where we hit the slopes all day and the themed bar runs every night. No prior experience in either is necessary, what the instructors don't teach you on the slopes we'll teach you off! So all you need to do is bring yourself, a good attitude and some warm and wacky clothes!
Next trips:
2016 Queenstown QUT Mid-Semester Break (Annual Ski Tour)
2016/2017 Summer Holiday Japan Tour (Depending on Interests)
Stay tuned for our upcoming launch party details to be posted soon!
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High Roller Observation Wheel at The LINQ
Place Category: Attractions
Caesars Entertainment has redefined the iconic Las Vegas skyline with the opening of world's tallest observation wheel, the High Roller Observation Wheel at The LINQ Promenade.
Click Here to Purchase Your Tickets
Topping out at 550 feet, the High Roller eclipses both the London Eye and Singapore Flyer. Facing north and south (parallel to Las Vegas Boulevard), the wheel takes 30 minutes to complete one full revolution and features 28 glass-enclosed cabins with broad views of the famed resort city. Each cabin accommodates up to 40 people and is available for individual or group experiences.
High Roller Observation Wheel at The LINQ
The High Roller's 28 glass-enclosed cabins feature an interactive experience including video and music that fades away to unveil spectacular views of Las Vegas in the 30 minutes it takes to complete one full revolution. Each cabin accommodates up to 40 people. Unique in-cabin experiences including the Happy Half Hour (for guests ages 21 and over and includes an open bar inside the cabin during the 30-minute ride); North America's first in-cabin Chocolate Tasting with Ethel M Chocolates and Yoga in the Sky (a 60-minute experience that can accommodate up to six guests per one-hour session). Cabins are also available for individual or group experiences. The High Roller observation wheel, voted "Best Attraction of 2016" and "Best Amusement Ride of 2016" by the readers and editors of the Las Vegas Review-Journal and one of "Top 5 Trending U.S. Attractions" by TripAdvisor, is the focal point of the unique urban entertainment district.
High Roller FAQ's
Daytime ride ticket: $25
Nighttime ride ticket: $37
Youth pricing (ages 4-12): $10 daytime ride, $20 nighttime ride. Children 3 and under are free!
Happy Half Hour – Day: $40, includes a ride with open bar
Happy Half Hour – Night: $52, includes a ride with open bar
WHAT ARE THE HOURS OF OPERATION? 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily.
WHAT TIME DOES THE PRICE CHANGE OVER? 7 p.m. nightly.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GO AROUND? Roughly 30 minutes, but plan on at least an hour to accommodate entering and exiting the wheel.
DOES THE WHEEL EVER STOP MOVING? No, guests will board and depart each cabin as the wheel moves at the gentle speed of one foot per second.
ARE THERE RESTROOMS INSIDE EACH CABIN? No, but restrooms are located in the wheelhouse. It is suggested riders use the facilities before boarding.
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Carnton Plantation and Carter House are two houses in Franklin that are still standing today after withstanding what have become known as five of the bloodiest hours of the Civil War during the Battle of Franklin. These homes still show visible signs of the battle fought around them and serve as a memorial to those who fought and lost lives during such a monumental time in our country's history.
Carnton Plantation
Carnton Plantation was the home of the 11th Mayor of Nashville Randal McGavock. McGavock was a close friend of 7th U.S. President Andrew Jackson (whose home we learned about last week) who spent much time at Carnton during their years of friendship.
McGavock named his plantation after his Irish ancestry and built a mansion–according to standards of the time–in 1826 for himself and his family. Upon his death in 1843, his eldest son John inherited the plantation.
Carnton served as the largest field hospital in the area during and after the Battle of Franklin, attending to hundreds of dying and wounded Confederate soldiers, the blood of whom still stains the floorboards at Carnton to this day.
In 1866, John McGavock, along with his wife Carrie, designated two acres of their land on the plantation for the nearly 1,500 soldiers that were killed during the battle. Today, the McGavock Confederate Cometary still stands as a stark reminder of the lives lost and a memorial for those individuals. It is the largest privately owned military cemetery in the U.S.
The Carnton Plantation remained in the McGavock family until 1911, when it was sold. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 and today, the property is restored and maintained through daily tours, gift shop sales, special events and donations.
Carter House
In 1830, a man named Fountain Branch Carter built a home – The Carter House – about a mile west of the Carnton Plantation. Carter was a wealthy man who earned his money farming and being a merchant, surveyor and cotton gin operator.
Carter House, along with Carnton, witness one of the bloodiest battles during the Civil War on Nov. 30, 1864. The Battle of Franklin is said to be one of the bloodiest five hours of the entire war and over 1,000 bullet homes still show on the exterior of the house today.
The brick Carter house was used as a Federal Command Post while the Cater family sought refuge in the cellar. The house was purchased by the state of Tennessee in 1953 and today is managed by the Battle of Franklin Trust, along with Carnton Plantation. It was registered as a Historic Landmark in 1953 and been open to the public since that time.
Tours are given daily for both Carnton Plantation and the Carter House, as well as eight-acres of preserved battlefield that surround them. For more information about both, visit www.carnton.org.


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Winterton Christmas Light Switch On 2015
Come kick start the Winterton festivities with the annual Christmas Light Switch On and help us beat blood cancer!
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Come kick start the Winterton festivities with the annual Christmas Light Switch On and help us beat blood cancer!
We are thrilled to be working in partnership with Winterton Town Council to host the fourth annual Winterton Christmas Light Switch On! Last years event was a huge hit with our largest ever crowd flocking to the market area for our festive celebrations and we hope this years event will be another huge success!
This years Christmas Light Switch On will follow on from the Lions Christmas Market, on Saturday 28th November starting at 4.30pm and we have lots going on!
Our popular Light Switch On Raffle will be back! One lucky child will win the chance to turn on the Christmas Lights with our branch mascot Bloodwise Bear, and the Mayor of Winterton. Raffle tickets will be available on the night. Frozen's Elsa will be singing some of her favourite songs, and after a long day for Santa at the Lions Christmas Market he'll be joining us in his buggy for the chance to meet him. As well as this we'll have all our usual festive fun for the whole family as we mark the start of the festive celebrations here in Winterton whilst helping to beat blood cancer!
Thank you to Tesco Express Winterton for sponsoring the Christmas Light Switch On again this year. Everyone's welcome, we hope to see you there!


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The Hand I Was Dealt: Episode 5
November 17, 2015 7:58 am
Missy decides to go on a date with a new man, while Winter discovers that, June is back out hustling in the streets. Sick and tired of Zoe's nonsense, Vanessa decides to give, Zoe an ultimatum.
Directors: Silk White & Tra Verdejo
Written By: Silk White
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Sonic wwffy (Girls only! Sorry boys!) Part 2
The same rules from the description in part 1 apply to this, and future parts! Good luck in getting who you want! This time, the main event (from the pic next to this description) is meeting the boys!!
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No matter what sort of business you run or which industry you operate in, you need to know how to deal with your business finances effectively. Even companies with a great product and standard of service have to make sure that they take care of their bottom line, and it can be all too easy to run into problems with respect to your finances.
When it comes to the different finances that need attention when owning a business, they should be broken down into your income (the money that you bring in) and your outgoings (the money that you spend). For your business to be a success, you need to bring in more money than you spend, but business success isn't quite as straightforward as balancing the books in this manner. There are aspects of timing and the way that you spend money to consider, and these may harm your business if you don't attend to them correctly.
A business has a lot of costs to consider
When it comes to outgoings for a business, there are many things to consider, including employee wages, purchase of raw materials, equipment costs, rent, rates, taxes, and much more. Your firm needs to keep a track of what has to be paid and when, and you need to make sure that the funds are in place for you to make a payment. This is why income and outgoings have to be viewed alongside each other and there needs to be a focus on available funds or money in the bank.
Putting this simply, a company that allows their own customers to pay within 30 or 90 days but pays for their own supplies upfront will have a time-lag with respect to money. It is vital that a company has sufficient cash flow in place to pay their bills, and this is often why some companies need additional funding or a loan to bridge the shortfall in their money at a certain point in time. Flexibility is a crucial factor when it comes to business finances, and giving yourself more leeway when it comes to paying bills is essential.
One of the biggest factors in the failure or closing down of a company is non-payment of bills. There are many serious consequences in not paying bills on time, and these could have a negative impact on your business. Ultimately, if you don't pay bills on time, you may face legal action that could see your company being wound up, but the impact is a lot more immediate than that.
Your company is reliant on suppliers
As a company, you are reliant on people providing you with goods or services in order to supply your own customers with goods and services. If you fail to pay these suppliers or even your own employees on time, you may not be in a position to meet the demands of your customer base. The outcome of missing a payment to a supplier may see them decide to stop selling to you, which could harm your ability to operate. You'll also develop a reputation in your industry, which means that other suppliers may decide against working with you, or they could charge you a higher fee, provide you with harsher payment terms (such as upfront payments), or limit the amount of stock that you can buy at any one time.
When your business is limited in what you can do, it becomes difficult to grow and develop, which means that you may never reach your full potential. This is why companies need to take steps to ensure that they know what they need with respect to their finances, and it is best to be fully organized.Presenting robust invoice records is essential for companies, and thankfully help is available even if you have no experience in this matter. With companies such as Invoice Home offering a range of invoice solutions, firms of all sizes should be able to keep track of their income, enabling them to make quick and efficient payments.
There are many things to consider when running a company, but cash flow and being able to pay bills on time are crucialaspects of business. It is therefore vital that companies take steps to ensure that they are operating effectively, and if this means turning to external firms for support, it is a step worth taking. The harm that you can do to your business by not dealing with your finances properly can be catastrophic, so this is an area of business that all companies must focus on.


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Has there been a time when you have been badly in need of money and wished that you got some cash immediately without going anywhere and without any paperwork? Surely, something like that would be too good to be true, right? Wrong. There is a loan which you can get as easily as that - an online payday loan.
A payday loan is a loan which is lent based on an agreement that the loan would be repaid the next payday usually in 14 days time. At a time when there was no Internet, one had to go to the lenders shop for obtaining a payday loan. Then came a time when the borrower arranged for the loan through a phone call after which he faxed the necessary papers to the lender.
The Internet came and everything changed. Many activities could now be done online and obtaining a payday loan was one of them. Hence, the term 'online payday loan'.
The term 'fee' of an online payday loan includes the interest and the processing charges. This fee is quite high compared to that of loans granted by banks. Though it may not seem much, if you calculate the APR that is the annualized percentage rate of interest, you will see that it is indeed very steep. This is the price that the borrower has to pay for the benefit he gets- no credit check and no documentation. The fees are high because the chances of default in an online payday loan are very high. These loans are usually taken by people from the low income groups who may not be able to repay the amount.
The government does not encourage the concept of online payday loan because of the high fee. It tries to protect the borrower by fixing a ceiling to the fees which the lender can charge. Some states in the U.S do not allow payday loans at all.
Taking an online payday loan may push the borrower deep into financial trouble as the fees are very high. This loan should be taken only in an emergency and only for the amount actually needed. The easy terms of the loan should not be abused.


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We will be observing the Lord's Supper this morning. If you are a born-again believer, you are invited to participate at the Lord's Table.
Deacon meeting today at 5 pm.
Acteens: Please come to a slumber party beginning immediately after the evening service tonight in the fellowship building. Bring you pjs, your Bible and your Priceless book. We have lots of great plans for a great party. Pick up time is 4:00 pm on Monday, April 2nd.
Children's Fellowship Team meeting today at 5:30 pm downstairs in the 3rd and 4th grade Sunday School Classroom.
There will be no AWANA and Fusion Wednesday night due to Spring Break. It will be Missions Night.
The Children's Fellowship Team will be sponsoring an Easter egg hunt and party for children age 3 years to 6th grade on Friday, April 6th, 6 pmâ€â€8 pm. There will be food, activities and a night-time Easter egg hunt. Sign up in the vestibule. Bring a flashlight and a basket.
Easter Sunrise Service next Sunday at 7 am in front of the fellowship building with Hardee's biscuits to follow. We will have early morning service and 11 AM Service. We will not have an evening service. Invite your friends to come and stay for Bible Study Fellowship and Worship Service.
Next Sunday, April 8, I am challenging our church to have High Attendance Sunday. Please invite those friends and neighbors who may be unchurched and encourage our members you haven't seen in Sunday School in a while to attend. What better way to honor our Lord's Resurrection than by studying His Word. Mike Kendrick
Today is the deadline for getting rings for True Love Waits, see Austin. If you signed up to be a host home, Austin will be in touch with you soon. Please encourage students to get involved with this important event. Pray for our students.
True Love Waits: Friday, April 13th through Sunday, April 15th. Need host homes. Sign-up sheet for host homes is in the vestibule or you can call Austin. There is also a sign-up sheet for students who plan to participate.
The youth had a excellent time yesterday on their Table Rock morning outing.
Due to the number of nursery workers that are expecting fairly soon, we are in dire need of some assistance in the nursery. We need workers for the following Sundays for at least the next three months: 1st Sun. in the 11 am service; 3rd Sun. in the 7 pm service and 4th Sun. in the 11 am service. Even if you can only fill in a month or two, it would be greatly appreciated. Please pray about it and let either Becky Harper or Stephanie Thomas know if you can help.
T-Ball Practice: April 6 at 5:30 pm.
Sign-up sheet for Norris Fest is in the vestibule.
Sign-up sheet for the 2007 Mission trip is in the vestibule.
To place flowers in the sanctuary in honor or memory of someone, please sign up on the flower chart outside the church office, listing the date for the flowers, name of honoree and your name. Sign up at least one week before the flowers are to be placed in the sanctuary. The information you provide will be placed in the bulletin.
Mark your calendars for the week of July 8-15. The scripture reference for the week is Hebrews 12:1-2. "Run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith.†Pray about what God plans for you to do during VBS! He can use you in mighty ways to run the race.
The Lord has opened the door for Rose Merck to go to Uganda, Africa to share in song and testimony at a women's conference. The cost is $3000 and is due June 30, 2007. Pray and see if God wants you to be a part of this blessing.


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ATI funding will assist in sending Thai participants to the Asia-Pacific Youth Conference 2011 which has the aim of empowering individuals to shape their cultures, communities and nations. The program will cover plenary sessions, workshops and skills development, cultural presentations, team activities and leadership and life direction discussions.
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This leadership training program brought 23 international and local participants together for an intensive seven week course held in Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne with a focus on intercultural and interfaith understanding. Participants engaged in many formal and informal meetings with leaders from varied cultural backgrounds and different levels of society. These included indigenous leaders, politicians (at all levels), lawyers and judges, journalists, academics, diplomats, business leaders and community representatives. Various techniques were used to develop media, writing, public speaking, organisation and conflict resolution skills. Participants provided strong feedback that this had been a valuable and important learning experience and that they were now much better equipped to exercise leadership in their respective communities, as well as in the wider community. The full effect of this program will be felt over the months and years to come as the young leaders assume positions of authority and influence as they develop their careers.
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This project developed and implemented an international contemporary art festival focusing on light installation in Northern Thailand during Loi Krathong (the festival of the lights). This project also had a major educational and workshop program that targeted cultural bodies, students, emerging and etablished artists via artist lectures and tour guides. As an outcome from this project Mr Ryder has been invited to curate an exhibition of Thai art - Northern Lights - as part of Art Month Sydney at Artereal Gallery in March 2012. He has also been invited to develop further cultural projects at KMUT University Bangkok, Phayao University Phayao and Chiang Mai University.
Six Master of Teaching teacher candidates and two teacher educators from the Melbourne Graduate School of Education will travel to the Mechai Pattana School, Lamplaimat, Buri Ram Province to undertake a teaching placement and to work alongside the Thai teachers to enhance teacher education practices in Thailand and Australia. This project is due for completion in December 2011 with a full completion report to be submitted to the ATI by the end of January 2012.
This project will facilitate a tour of Australia for a selected group of traditional Thai musicians from Krabi province. Initial discussions are being held with the Urak Lawoi from the village of Sang-ga-u in the South-East corner of Koh Lanta (otherwise known as the Sea Gypsies or "Chao Leh" people of the sea). The project will also produce a documentary video of the tour. This project is due for completion in March 2012 with a full completion report to be submitted to the ATI by the end of April 2012.


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Table of Contents
- Definition of Parkinson's Disease
- Epidemiology of Parkinson's Disease
- Etiology of Parkinson's Disease
- Pathophysiology of Parkinson's Disease
- Clinic of Parkinson's Disease
- Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease
- Clinical Assessment Scales of Parkinson's Disease
- Differential Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease
- Therapy of Parkinson's Disease
- Prognosis of Parkinson's Disease
- Review Questions
Definition of Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's syndrome includes the clinical triad of rigor, tremor, and akinesia as well as possible postural instability.
On the basis of etiology, one can further distinguish between idiopathic Parkinson's disease, which is synonymous with Parkinson's disease, and an atypical and symptomatic Parkinsonism.
Idiopathic Parkinson's disease or Parkinson's disease is considered a diagnosis of exclusion since no particular cause can be determined.
Symptomatic Parkinsonism , however, is triggered by certain identifiable factors. For example in the context of intoxication, manganese or lead may trigger the disease. Another cause of Parkinson's syndrome is caused by medication, e.g. neuroleptics.
Parkinson's syndrome occurring in the context of other neurodegenerative diseases is referred to as Atypical Parkinsonism.
Epidemiology of Parkinson's Disease
The peak of manifestation of Parkinson's disease is between ages 40 and 60. Both male and female genders are affected almost equally. Prevalence in 60-year-olds is at approximately 1 % and that of 80-year-olds is at approximately 3 %.
Etiology of Parkinson's Disease
Etiology of Idiopathic Parkinson's Syndrome
In most cases, no particular cause can be assigned to idiopathic Parkinson's disease. However, sometimes there is a familiar accumulation. Yet, this is very rare and is attributed to certain gene loci (Park 1 – Park 11).
Etiology of Symptomatic Parkinson's Syndrome
In the context of symptomatic parkinsonism, there are numerous possible trigger factors, which can be assigned to different superior groups.
Among others, these groups include intoxications, metabolic diseases, inflammations, vascular causes, and medications.
Examples of toxins, which can lead to symptomatic parkinsonism in the context of intoxication are: manganese, carbon disulfide, mercury and MPTP (1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine).
An example of a metabolic disease which can lead to symptomatic parkinsonism is Wilson's disease. One aspect is that disturbed copper excretion leads to an accumulation of copper in the body, including the CNS.
Diseases which can trigger symptomatic parkinsonism usually affect the brain itself. This means that Parkinson's syndrome is caused by issues related to encephalitis.
A vascular disease, which is considered to trigger symptomatic parkinsonism, is subcortical arteriosclerotic encephalopathy (SAE), which presents itself as progressive atrophy of the brain with simultaneous impairments of cognitive performance.
Medications that modulate dopamine metabolism are especially considered to be possible triggers of symptomatic parkinsonism (see above). Example are dopamine antagonists like classical neuroleptics and also antiemetics like metoclopramide.
Other diseases, which can possibly trigger symptomatic parkinsonism are normal pressure hydrocephalus, intracranial masses and traumatic brain injuries.
Pathophysiology of Parkinson's Disease
In Parkinson's disease, the lesion is located in the compact part of the substantia nigra. The decay of dopaminergic neurons and, thus, loss of the inhibitory function of the substantia nigra on the indirect pathway of the basal ganglia loop occurs. Via this disinhibition, the indirect pathway is more active and inhibits the thalamus, which results in a reduction of movement.
Additionally, degenerative changes occur in the area of the dorsal vagal nuclei and peripheral sympathetic ganglia. Due to these changes, autonomous disorders like bladder dysfunction result (see below).
Typically, the so-called Lewy bodies appear in the histopathological specimen. These are usually hyaline eosinophile inclusion bodies and occur in the neurons. They are specifically located in the degenerating neurons of the substantia nigra.
In the neocortex, they can be observed at Lewy body dementia, which is part of the cortical dementias.
Clinic of Parkinson's Disease
Symptoms of Parkinson's disease
The typical clinical triad of Parkinson's disease consists of akinesia, rigor, and tremor. Partially, postural instability is considered to be the core symptom. Typically, the tremor is a resting tremor, which initially starts on one side. This means that it manifests asymmetrically.
Depending on the most prominent symptom, one can distinguish between a tremor dominance type, an akinetic-rigid type, and an equivalence type. In the latter, the three symptoms of the clinical triad (see above) are roughly equally distinct.
Additionally, the walk of the patients gives the first hint of the disease's presence. In the context of hypo- or akinesia, small steps and a stooped torso characterize their walk. The arms swing less, usually on one side.
Further symptoms, which can occur before the classical Parkinson's symptoms, are disorders of REM sleep and impairments of smell either in form of hyposmia or anosmia. There is pain in the shoulder-neck-region, but pain can also occur in the extremities.
As the disease progresses further, vegetative symptoms of psychopathological nature such as frontal dementia or depression can occur.
The possible vegetative symptoms include increased salivation (hypersalivation), a mask-like face due to seborrhea, hyperhidrosis, disorders of bladder depletion, obstipation, erectile dysfunction, and disorders of temperature regulation.
Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease as a clinical diagnosis
In the case of Parkinson's disease, the fact that it is a diagnosis of exclusion should be emphasized. Certain diagnosis can only be made during post mortem on the basis of histopathological diagnostic criteria. These include the detection of Lewy bodies and the decay of > 60 % of the neurons of the substantia nigra.
Possible reversible causes (due to known factors) of Parkinson's disease (see above) should be excluded.
Physical examination in the context of diagnostics
The most important element in the context of diagnostics is the physical examination in the course of anamnesis. During anamnesis, questions, especially those concerning the development of the respective symptoms, that is if they are one-sided and in which situations the symptoms occur, should be given a lot of attention.
While conducting a clinical examination, the classical triad should be considered. Thus, the examiner should inspect the patient for resting tremors, akinesia, or rigor. Classically, the resting tremor has a frequency of 4 – 7/second and increases during periods of emotional stress or stressful situations.
Rigor can be illustrated by the cogwheel phenomenon and movement of the extremities. This phenomenon is characterized by a stretching resistance, which intermittently suddenly subsides, only to re-occur.
Another hint of existing rigor is the positive head fall test, whereby the patient lies on a couch and the head of the patient is elevated by the examiner. After this, the examiner suddenly releases the head. The head does not fall back onto the couch but is held in its position.
In clinical examination, hypo- or akinesia presents – for example – an increased turning step count, or a decreased one, as well as absent shuttling of the arms while walking.
Overall, there is a high probability for the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease after asymmetric onset, positive results after the use of L-DOPA or apomorphin (see below), the absence of further neurological deficits, and the presence of (at least) two of the following symptoms:
- Rigor
- Resting tremor
- Brady- or akinesia
- Disorders of holding and positioning reflexes (e.g. tendency for propulsion)
Medicamentous testing in the context of diagnostics
A hint for the existence of Parkinson's disease is an improvement of symptoms after the application of L-DOPA or apomorphin (a dopamine agonist, see below). This improvement should occur in a period of 5 – 15 minutes after the injection of apomorphin.
The L-DOPA test is considered positive if a clinical improvement of approximately 20 % is achieved. For a better assessment of clinical improvement, the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) is used.
Opportunities of instrumental diagnostics
In the context of instrumental diagnostics of Parkinson's disease, imaging of the head is performed using MRI, DaTSCANTM (dopamine-transporter-scintigraphy), SPECT-examination (imaging of iodine-benzamid-dopamin-receptor-bond), or transcranial sonography.
The MRI is primarily used to exclude other possible reversible causes of Parkinsonism since there are no particular abnormalities in the MRI of Parkinson's disease.
When examining DaTSCANTM, a decrease in dopamine transporters can be observed in Parkinson's disease.
SPECT-examination serves for the distinction of multi-system atrophy (MSA), which is an atypical Parkinsonism. In the case of Parkinson's disease, the dopamine-receptor-bond is basically not affected, whereas it is decreased in MSA.
In transcranial sonography, there is evidence of hyperechogenic substantia nigra in the majority of patients suffering from Parkinson's disease.
Clinical Assessment Scales of Parkinson's Disease
Besides the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) mentioned above, the Hoehn and Yahr scale can also be used, which classifies Parkinson's disease on the basis of existing symptoms in stages 0-5.
|No clinical symptomatic
|Unilateral symptomatic; no or only slight impairments
|Slight, bilateral symptomatic; no balance impairments
|Slight to intermediate impairments with slight holding instability; sustained ability to work (depending on the respective job)
|Full manifestation of the disease including high-degree impairments; standing and walking is, however, possible without help
|The patient depends on a wheelchair or is bedridden, and is dependent on the help of others
Differential Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease
Similiar diseases such as Parkinson's disease
The most important differential diagnosis of Parkinson's disease are the two types of Parkinsonism, i.e atypical and symptomatic Parkinsonism and the essential tremor.
The atypical Parkinsonism includes multi-system atrophy (MSA), progressive supranuclear (PSP, synonym: Steele-Richardson-Olszeski syndrome), corticobasal degeneration, and Hallervorden-Spatz' disease.
The atypical Parkinsonism can be distinguished from Parkinson's disease on the basis of the clinical course or the clinical picture. Though the distribution of the symptomatic and atypical Parkinsonism is often symmetric, the disease often progresses more quickly over a shorter period of time, and the reaction to L-DOPA is often weak.
Also, irregular tremor, myokloni, and disorders in the oculomotor system suggest atypical Parkinsonism.
As an important differential diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, essential tremor often occurs symmetrically and is mostly limited to the upper extremity. The onset of the disease often starts during the youthful or early adult age. Essential tremors occur sporadically and are familiarly cumulative (autosomal-dominant inheritance).
In the case of the disease, no further symptoms that would be typical for Parkinsonism, like rigor or akinesia appear. Another difference is that with Parkinson's disease, there is no resting tremor, but a postural tremor is evident.
Characteristically, it improves after the consumption of alcohol and can be treated medically with beta-blockers (e.g. propranolol).
Therapy of Parkinson's Disease
Treatment of Parkinson's disease
Therapy of Parkinson's disease can roughly be divided into a medicamentous and a non-medicamentous form. Non-medicamentous treatment includes symptomatic measures like physiotherapy, speech therapy, and surgical measures.
Surgical measures include deep brain stimulation, which is the implantation of electrodes, which stimulate certain areas of the brain. The main location of stimulation in Parkinson's disease is the nucleus subthalamicus. Surgical measures should only be considered if medicamentous therapy does not result in sufficient improvement of the symptoms.
For medicamentous therapy of Parikinson's disease, different medications groups are administered in different doses depending on the patient's reaction. They include anticholinergics e.g. biperiden, application of L-DOPA, NMDA-antagonists, or COMT-inhibitors (catechol-o-methyltransferase inhibitors).
Overall, medicamentous therapy aims to balance a relatively high overshoot of acetylcholine compared to reduced amounts of dopamine.
The determination of when therapy should start depends on the biological age of the patient. At an age of < 70 years, therapy should be begun with dopamine agonists. At patients > 70 years old, the application of L-DOPA is recommended (guideline Parkinson [September 2012] of the German Society for Neurology).
Overall, the respective therapy scheme has to be chosen for each individual patient depending on the dominating symptoms.
Thus, the use of anticholinergics like e.g. biperiden are mainly used for patients suffering from vegetative symptoms and tremor. When applying anticholinergics, one should consider contra-indications like existing prostate hyperplasia or glaucoma.
The dosage of L-DOPA intensifies symptoms like akinesia and rigor. During long-term administration of L-DOPA, a positive effect on the tremor is realized. To avoid peripheral side effects of dopamine, like nausea or a drop in blood pressure, the simultaneous application of a dopa-decarboxylase inhibitor (e.g. benserazide, carbidopa) is recommended.
In the periphery, it inhibits the conversion of L-DOPA to dopamine, whereas the conversion in the CNS is not affected since the dopa-decarboxylase inhibitor cannot pass the blood-brain barrier.
In the context of the administration of L-DOPA, one also has to consider that dosage over several years can lead to a regular loss of its effect in as short as 2-3 hours after ingestion of L-dopa (end of dose akinesia). Also, the so-called on-off-phenomenon can occur. This means that there is severe fluctuation of symptoms over the course of the day.
Single doses which are frequently administered and spread out over the course of the day or the application of depot or controlled-release preparations should be used if these effects occur. Additionally, duodenal infusions via a percutaneous tube are used.
In patients < 70 years, it is recommended to start monotherapy with dopamine agonists. E.g., pramipexol or ropinirol are approved for monotherapy. These two substances are non-ergot-preparations, which are preferred to ergot-preparations since the latter can lead to side effects like fibrosis of the cardiac valves.
Examples for the group of ergot-preparations are bromocriptin, cabergolin, lisurid, or pergolid.
Monoaminoxidase-B-inhibitors inhibit the further degradation of dopamine, making it available for a longer period of time. This way, either the dose of L-DOPA can be decreased in combination with a decarboxylase inhibitor or a lower level of fluctuation of symptoms can be reached.
The effect of the group of catechol-o-methyltransferase inhibitors (e.g. entacapone, tolcapone) also depends on the inhibition of dopamine degradation.
Prognosis of Parkinson's Disease
Of the three types of Parkinson's disease, the tremor dominance type has the best prognosis, where the smallest therapeutical influence on symptoms is observed.
Under therapy, life expectancy is almost equal to that of the normal population. On average, care dependency sets in 20 years after the onset of the disease.
Review Questions
The answers can be found below the references.
1. Which statement concerning the etiology of Parkinson's syndromes is not correct?
- The cause of idiopathic Parkinson's syndrome is not known.
- Symptomatic Parkinsonism can be triggered by Wilson's disease.
- Neuroleptics can trigger symptomatic Parkinsonism.
- Atypical Parkinsonism is triggered by the occurrence of other neurodegenerative diseases.
- In cases of encephalitis, Parkinsonism often occurs.
2. Which statement concerning the clinic of Parkinson's disease is not correct?
- The typical triad consists of rigor, tremor, and akinesia.
- The tremor is a holding tremor, which mostly manifests symmetrically.
- In the course of the disease, vegetative symptoms can occur.
- The symptoms typically begin single-sided.
- In the course of the disease, dementia can occur.
3. Which statement is correct concerning the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease?
- The diagnosis of Parkinson's disease can only be made after post mortem.
- In the physical examination, the pocket-knife-phenomenon can often be observed.
- Non-response to L-DOPA suggests Parkinson's disease.
- An MRI scan does not indicate any particular abnormalities in Parkinson's disease.
- Typically, the head-fall test is negative.


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By: Vijaya Rajagopalan
The summer heat makes us all yearn for cold drinks by the gallon. The best thirst quencher is of course WATER! Not ice-cold from the refrigerator, but cool from the tap. It is said that cold, refrigerated water with ice cubes gulped down after a walk, game, or other aerobic activities is not a good idea – it's like a shock to the system. Drink cool or cold water instead and drink it slowly.
Growing up, we were given water stored in earthen pots or matka or paanai - these pots actually cool the water amazingly well. Sometimes we'd add a slice of lime or even the skin of cardamom, to flavor the water delicately. If you have such a pot at home store water in it to cool and try other herbs that may appeal to your taste buds.
Here are a few guaranteed thirst quenchers from our kitchen:
Buttermilk Cooler
Mint & ginger buttermilk drink that is a real thirst buster that also helps cool the body.
- 2 glasses buttermilk
- Salt to taste
- 3 – 4 mint leaves or curry leaves
- ½ inch piece of fresh ginger, skinned and crushed
- Put all these ingredients in a blender and run until fully mashed up.
- Strain through a sieve
- Add 2 glasses cool water. Add a couple drops lime juice if desired.
- Keep the buttermilk drink really thin.
Buttermilk is also a good probiotic for your stomach.
Mint & Ginger Lemonade
- 1 large lemon or lime - deseeded
- ½ inch piece of fresh, peeled ginger
- 4-5 mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon of honey or raw sugar
- 2 glasses water
- If using lemon, squeeze out all the juice into a bowl. If using lime, and if they are thin-skinned, you can quarter them put them into the blender with the skin on. Try it! The skin gives it an interesting flavor.
- To the blender add the lemon juice if using, or the quartered lime pieces.
- Add the ginger, mint leaves, honey or raw sugar and a quarter glass of slightly warm water and run until fully blended.
- Strain this juice into a pitcher. Add the 2 glasses cool water.
- Taste and adjust the honey or sugar to your taste.
Raw Mango Cooler
- 2 raw mangoes – skinned, seeds removed.
- ¼ teaspoon dry ginger powder
- 1 tablespoon raw sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Add the skinned and deseeded mangoes to a couple tablespoons water and boil gently until they become soft and mushy.
- Remove from heat, let cool and mash to a pulp.
- Add the dry ginger, sugar and saffron and stir in thoroughly.
- Add the salt, stir and cool in fridge.


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Well that didn't take long. Mess with the police and MI6 and you'll get your arse handed to you. Two teenagers from the West Midlands have already been arrested for the embarrassing Teampoison anti-terror hotline hacking from yesterday.
The Met blamed the recorded calls not on hacking, but recordings taken from the caller's end of the line. The director of information at Scotland Yard, Ailsa Beaton, said:
"The public can remain confident in the ability to communicate in confidence and that the integrity of the Anti-Terrorist Hotline remains in place."
I would say this was one botched "hack" job then, claiming to be more than it is. Whether you believe Teampoison really did hack into the rozzers, considering the speed with which the duo were found and arrested, they can't have been using particularly sophisticated tactics at the very least. Notch one up for the UK cybercops. [BBC]
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Deputy Chief Michael Gentosi started his career in the fire service as a paid-on-call firefighter for the Grimes Fire & Rescue Department. He served two years as a Captain and three years as an Assistant Chief throughout his paid-on-call tenure. As an Assistant Chief, Gentosi administrated the move to Paramedic level transport for the Grimes Fire & Rescue Department in 2002 as well as served as a key player in both the early and current stages of the joint agreement between Grimes and Johnston.
Deputy Chief Gentosi spent two years full-time for the Waukee Fire Department and over 12 years full-time with the Urbandale Fire Department with over seven years as a Lieutenant. Gentosi started as a full-time Deputy Chief in 2015. He has been a Paramedic since 2000 and holds an Associate's in Fire Science, Bachelor's in Fire Administration/Prevention, and a Master's in Emergency Management. He is a 2018 Graduate of the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program. In 2018 he also received the Center for Public Safety Excellence Chief Fire Officer Designation.


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I believe that all women have something beautiful about their body. Whether it's great shoulders, long legs, or a curvy, Kim K-esque derriere, we all have something that stands out. Unfortunately, though, we don't always do our best highlighting those assets in our endless pursuit of Looking Fabulous.
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I love fashion and clothes and dressing in everything from fitness attire to ball gowns. Luckily, my frequent work on and off camera with some of the world's top fashion stylists has allowed me to learn a thing or two about how to dress for my body. Appearing on TV is like having the most brutally honest frenemy, because that camera does not lie. It's also taught me that as much as I love how an outfit might look on the six foot tall, size zero model, it might not be the best option for me (or you). Summertime dressing can often be the most challenging: Lots of exposed skin, no hiding the extra ten pounds, and sweaty everything sound familiar? Yeah, I thought so. The good thing is, there are some really simple (but often overlooked) ways to look your best—even in 100 degree temps.
Here are a few simple tips that will have you looking fierce and fabulous, whether you're at the town pool or the most coveted party in the Hamptons!


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Akame ga Kill! episode 23
Amazing episode. To think that the next one will end it all. Why did Akame ga Kill! not get twenty-five episodes? I bet all of the viewer's would've loved to see another episode, especially since things just got really good.
All hell broke loose. The emperor and his advisor unleashed their final trump card, an Imperial Arms unlike any other, supposedly the strongest of them all. This enormous machine-like suit was used to blow up part of the city in seconds. It would've wiped everything out of Tatsumi and that other dude weren't fighting him off. That boy completely lost his mind. The only one that he still listened to was that evil advisor of his, which would be the last person on the planet that he should be listening to. He just needs to die quickly.
Anyway, Tatsumi, finally getting a step closer to becoming a real man, took it upon himself to take action. He decided to protect the citizens at any cost. This forced him and his armour, which has adopted the name "evolving armour", to reach a new level, giving Tatsumi more power and the ability to fly.
Did this actually kill Tatsumi though? They made it seem as though he was dead, but I know better. He is one of the favourites. This may be Akame ga Kill! and all, but that doesn't mean that they will kill off one of the favourites. I believe that he isn't dead and that they will kill that advisor and/or emperor and escape from Esdeath's clutches once again.


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HNU | Master International Enterprise Information Management (IEIM)
In their first study semester participants will learn the relevant methodologies of information systems at the HNU. In the second semester, they will go abroad either to Oulu University of Applied Sciences in Oulu, Finland, or Kingston University near London, UK for specialization.
When you decide to go to Kingston University, as an EU citizen you have the opportunity to obtain a Dual Degree without studying longer and for reduced tuition fees (compared to normal full-time Master's studies in the UK). Alternatively, a limited number of cost-free ERASMUS exchange study places is available also for Non-EU citizens at Kingston University as well. However, these do not offer the Dual Degree option.
At the Oulu University of Applied Sciences, you always study at cost-free ERASMUS exchange places, but there is no option for a Dual Degree there.
At the partner universities, you will take in the following courses respectively:
Oulu University of Applied Sciences
• Lab Module 1 (e.g. Development Lab, Game Development)
• Lab Module 2 (e.g. Development Lab, Game Development)
Kingston University
• Modelling Enterprise Architectures
• Data Management and Governance
Participants complete their studies by an International Industry Case Study and writing their master thesis with one of the three partner universities.
- First semester
Enterprise Information Systems
- Enterprise Application and IT-Management
- Enterprise Application Engineering
- Consulting
- IS Research
Business Information Management
- Strategic Management
- Corporate Performance Management
- BI Strategy
- Data Management
- BI Platforms and Tools
- Second semester
Oulu University of Applied Sciences
- Lab Module 1 (e.g. Health IS Lab, Automotive Lab, Game Development Lab
- Lab Module 2 (e.g. Health IS Lab, Automotive Lab, Game Development Lab)
Kingston University
- Modelling Enterprise Architectures
- Data Management and Governance
- Third semester
Practical international Case Study
- Business Administration in Practice
- Internationale Case Study regarding applied research
- Master thesis and Seminar


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... Please welcome Jimbo Hunk, future herdsire and farm rock star!
Jimbo GOT THE MEMO and he is not only a dramatic harlequin appaloosa, he has huge bone, awesome coverage, and what looks like it's gonna be a pretty cool fleece. This dude is a stud and he KNOWS it ... This is one of those cases where I was glad to see a boy!
He is sired by one of our very first, and still favorite, studs, Grand Torino (AKA Sammy -- exciting side-revelation: Sammy can make harlequin!). Sammy was chosen as the traits that he has been passing on to his offspring complimented Sparky perfectly. It is so thrilling to see a carefully-planned breeding decision pan out this well!


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In this AP clip, unemployed people line up outside of a New York job fair. More than 700 people arrived within the first two hours of this job fair.
Job seekers explain what kinds of jobs they are looking for and how difficult it is to locate a satisfactory position. What kinds of job fairs exist? How should you prepare yourself when attending a job fair like this?


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11 Cordless Tool Gift Ideas for DIYers
Shopping for a handyman or DIYer? If he or she has expressed an interest in cutting the cord, you've come to the right place. These power tools all pack quite a punch, and all without plugging into the wall. Check out these editor-approved gift ideas for DIYers with nary a cord in sight.
Gift Ideas for New Homeowners: Better Than a Broom
If you're already running the Milwaukee's M18 battery platform, check out the new M18 Compact Blower. It has three speed settings, a max airflow of 100 cfm and air speeds up to 160 mph!
Pole Saw Attachment
Last year we bought a 40-volt Ryobi string trimmer. It worked so well that when our gas-powered pole saw died, we decided to ditch the gas and go cordless. We figured we'd stick with Ryobi but were disappointed when we didn't see a 40-volt model at The Home Depot. But then a pole saw attachment without a power head caught our eyes. It turns out that we had unknowingly bought a stringer trimmer that was part of the Expand-It line, which works with all sorts of different attachments, including a pole saw.
We bought the Ryobi Pole Saw Attachment and abused it all afternoon with excellent results. The best part was that it cost about half as much as one of similar quality that required a power head and battery?sometimes it's better to be lucky. Other Expand-It attachments include a hedge trimmer, brush cutter, edger and more.
Milwaukee Brushless Drivers
We love Milwaukee's new impact driver and hammer drill: brushless motors for longer run-times, Milwaukee's best batteries and all the bells and whistles (LED lights, power meters, belt hooks, etc.). We've used these tools hard for a few months now and they haven't let us down. We were particularly impressed by the impact driver's speed selector, which can give you better control when it's set for slow speed.
The two tools are available as a set, with two batteries and a charger. Plus, you'll find lots of other pro tools that use the same excellent battery platform.
165-Foot Laser Measure
If you do much estimating or working alone, a laser measure can be a real time-saver. It's easy to operate: Hold the laser to one surface, turn it on and measure to a distance of up to 165 ft. You can also use it to calculate area, volume and angles, and record all your results wirelessly on your phone. There's also a handy digital level.
For many contractors and real estate agents, a laser measure is an essential tool. But DIYers may also find one handy: It's like a super-long, one-handed tape measure that you can slip into your pocket. You can buy the Bosch 165-ft. Laser Measure at The Home Depot and other retailers.
Clear Drainpipes Like a Pro
Professional drain augers cost anywhere from $300 to well over $1,000. That's just not in the price range of most homeowners, even for us hard-core DIYers. But now every homeowner with finicky drainpipes can play professional plumber with Ryobi's new battery-operated Drain Auger. It runs on an 18-volt ONE+ battery and costs less than $60 (for the tool only). That's about half of what a plumber would charge just for showing up at your door.
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Gift Ideas for New Homeowners: It's a Utility Light, Lantern, Flashlight and More…
You can buy the Cat brand CT6515 Rechargeable Utility Light/Lantern for about $45 at some home centers, hardware stores and online retailers. You can also find them at truck stops (truckers love them). Turn on that light bulb thought bubble of yours with other work light solutions.
Cordless Glue Gun
Black & Decker has transformed a useful tool into one that's super handy. Its new 20V MAX Cordless Glue Gun feels like a real tool in your hand. And it heats up in 90 seconds.
Unlike most glue guns, which lie on their sides, this model stands up straight, keeping the business end out of harm's way. And as the name says, it's cordless! It runs off a Black & Decker 20V MAX lithium battery and has a run-time of up to three hours. You can buy just the tool online for $40 or get the tool and battery for $80.
Powerful Saw, Smart Batteries
Pros have been reluctant to cut the cord on larger tools because of a reduction in power and limited run-times. But DeWalt has addressed those concerns with a pro-grade double-bevel compound sliding miter saw equipped with a brushless motor run by two powerful FLEXVOLT batteries. And if there's a plug-in handy, the saw can be converted to a corded saw by means of an adapter.
The versatility of the new smart FLEXVOLT batteries that power this saw is another big plus. Two of these 60-volt batteries can be combined to produce 120 volts in larger tools like this miter saw. Or one battery can be used to power 60-volt tools like a cordless DeWalt circ saw or grinder. But here's where it gets interesting: This very same 60-volt battery knows when you plug it into a 20-volt tool and will provide 20 volts of power with 6.0 amp-hours of run-time. That's up to four times the run-time of previous batteries (a 9AH version will be available soon).
Now you only need a couple batteries to power a whole arsenal of tools, including the tools you already own. Purchase the complete package, including the DHS790AT2 saw, two FLEXVOLT batteries, dual-port charger and corded power supply, at home centers, tool stores and online retailers.
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Gifts for Homeowners: Unplugged Housekeeping Assistant
The fully charged 36-volt lithium battery lasts 17 minutes—an indicator light lets you know the remaining battery capacity. A lightweight upright/handheld won't replace the full-size plug-in vacuum that for heavy cleaning (accompanied by heavy complaining), but it makes a midweek touch-up easy. Plus, you'll love not tripping over the cord. The 36V MAX Lithium Stick Vac is available at home centers, many stores and online.
Powerful Yard Tools
Not that long ago, battery-powered outdoor equipment was a promising idea, but not all that practical. But battery technology has improved, and the power of modern lithium-ion batteries has grown substantially. First there was 18 volts, then 36 volts, then 40, 56 and now even 80 volts from a single battery! When you combine these honkin' big batteries with new motor technologies, you get tools that compete favorably with their gas-engine cousins. Chain saws powerful enough to cut 18-in. logs all morning. Mowers you can use for huge yards. Trimmers that will run longer than you can.
And boy, do we love the benefits. Reliable push-button starting, quieter operation and no messing with gas (or worse, mixing gas and oil!). You'll find most of the major manufacturers making these next-generation tools. Each offers many tools that take the same batteries: mowers, trimmers, chain saws, blowers, pole trimmers, hedge trimmers and more. The new 80V battery from Greenworks will even run a snow blower! Cordless tools cost more up front, but they are super-handy! If you've ever doubted that battery-powered tools would pack enough power for you, give these new ones a try.


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This is not another headline from the news. In fact, it's the take-away message from a paper that my co-authors and I just published. I work on unusual plants. Some of them make clonal seeds, perfect copies of their mother's genetic makeup. But not all of the populations do this – some populations are "normal", with embryos produced sexually, when pollen fertilized eggs.
The plant group that we work on is called the North American Crepis agamic complex. The type of clonal (asexual) reproduction that we find in Crepis is called apomixis, and it exists in less than 1% of plant species – weedy dandelions are another example. Much of the work in my lab has focused on understanding how these two very distinct strategies, sexual and asexual, can exist within the same group of close relatives.
When I was out doing field work in California and Oregon as a student, I noticed another odd thing about Crepis. It is common for two or more species of Crepis to occur together. This is unusual because most of the time, closely related species don't occur together. In fact, this pattern was described by Darwin more than 150 years ago.
Darwin thought that because related species have similar needs for food or space, they likely compete intensely until only one of the closely-related species is left in a particular place. In Crepis, closely related species are often (but not always) found growing intermixed with each other. Sometimes up to 4, 5, or 6 species occur together. I've been wondering about this pattern for a while – a long while.
My idea about what allows co-occurrence in Crepis is based on another observation: asexual plants still produce pollen, even though they don't need pollen to produce seeds. This pollen doesn't do anything when an asexual occurs alone or with other asexuals. However, if a sexual species occurs with an asexual, pollen from the asexual can fertilize the ovules (eggs) of the sexual plant. This is almost always bad for the sexual plant because the offspring from these crosses are either less healthy, less fertile, or asexual. Over time, we expect that a sexual species that co-occurs with an asexual will be eliminated because of the reproductive costs. The idea that we set out to test is that this disadvantage to sexuals in the presence of asexuals would lead sexuals to occur alone, rather than in sites they share with close relatives.
The opportunity to test this idea came about because of data gathered by recent my recent Ph.D. student, Chris Sears. Chris took a fresh look at the Crepis system, using a technique called flow cytometry. This allowed him to categorize each of about 600 samples of Crepis that he collected as either sexual or asexual, based on the amount of DNA in the leaf cells (asexuals have more DNA per cell than sexuals). His aim was to understand the evolutionary history of the group, but he also gave us a lot information about who co-occurs with who, and we used this to see whether asexuals and sexuals were equally likely to co-occur.
Our results supported our idea about reproductive interactions: sexuals occur alone more often than expected by chance, while asexuals seem to freely co-occur. The fact that asexuals can co-occur is what tells us that the sorts of forces that Darwin thought would limit close relatives from co-occurring are not important, at least in Crepis.
I think this result is important because it tells us something new about the forces that act to limit where species can grow. In addition to studying competition for food and space, if we want to understand where species occur, we need to consider the potential for negative reproductive interactions and how these have shaped the distribution of species in nature.


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In the age of Dorito-shell tacos, burrito bowls, and mango margaritas, it's no wonder most people have no idea what constitutes authentic Mexican cuisine. To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, the anniversary of Mexico's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla (not the nation's independence, whose anniversary is in September), we've compiled a list of the best places to dine like a native. Buen provecho, and de nada.
Located on West Flagler, this spot is unpretentious, casual, and delicious. Try the sope, a thick tortilla filled with meat, cheese, veggies, and Mexican sour cream. The tacos are three for $6, and we like that Jacalito offers harder-to-find animal parts such as lengua (tongue) and cachete (beef cheeks). Whatever you order, be sure to get a side of queso fundido with chorizo ($6.25). The soft, stringy cheesy with the slightly spicy chorizo is great with chips or from spoon to mouth.
The interior of Taquerias is what one might describe as a converted crack den/piñata chic. In other words, it's a place to see and be seen and have some damn good Mexican food. Try the bistec Oaxaca ($12.95) -- beef covered in melted Oaxaca cheese and served with beans, rice, and a corn tortilla -- a specialty for more than 23 years.
OK, so a strip mall might not be the most inviting or genuine of locations, but Ernesto's has a lot going for it: (1) It's open 24 hours; (2) it serves sweet horchata -- a rice drink with coconut, milk, and cinnamon ($1.39); and (3) it offers killer tortas ($7), Mexican-style sandwiches that are all good, but none so much as the smoky carne asada. Ernesto's also offers Mexico's version of a hangover cure: menudo ($9), or cow stomach lining stew, which is available Saturday and Sunday.
2. Viva Mexico
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Perhaps the only true taqueria in Miami, this is the perfect spot for you to take low-maintenance friends who like things cheap, local, and flavorful. You can get tacos full of all sorts of pork parts: leg, stomach, ear, tongue, tripe, skin, or mixed. Don't confuse the lack of sour cream and guacamole as a sign of laziness; on the contrary, the owners are so confident in their product that they know the melt-in-your-mouth meat and silky marinade will speak for themselves. If you have trouble deciding, splurge -- most tacos cost between $1.75 and $2. Warning: Cash only.
Three words: Pollo en mole ($7.95). If you don't know, mole is a hot chili pepper sauce and is considered the jewel of Puebla cuisine. If done right, it can turn a good dish into an orgasmic one. Mi Rinconcito doesn't disappoint. The chicken is moist, the mole fiery and complex, and it's all served with rice and beans.
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International Wound Infection Institution (IWII)
IWII guest session:
- Terry Swanson: Slough: What is it and how do we manage it
- David Keast: Surgical Site Infection
- Geoff Sussman: Antibiotic Resistance
About IWII:
The IWII is a multidisciplinary inclusive society, providing a global perspective on the latest developments in wound infection. The Institute aims to provide:
- Up-to-date clinical information on the latest developments in wound infection.
- Access to the Institute's many wound infection experts.
- New projects on wound infection.
- Access to a network of like-minded professionals.
- Meetings with senior clinicians.
- Opportunities to share valuable clinical experiences.
Learn more about IWII here.


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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento State gymnastics team will hold its first public event on Friday, Dec. 8, with its annual FlipFest. The intrasquad meet will begin at 7 p.m. in the Hornets Nest and is free to the public.
Hornet gymnasts will be divided into two teams (Green & Gold) with both teams competing on all four events. Each routine will also be judged.
Sacramento State returns 12 members from last season's team and has added seven freshmen to the roster. The returners are led by a six-member senior class comprised of Lauren Rice, Caitlin and Courtney Soliwoda, Jennifer Brenner, Courteney Ng and Annie Juarez. Randy Solorio returns for his third season as the team's head coach. Solorio has a pair of former Hornet gymnasts on his staff in Melissa Genovese and newcomer Nicole Meiller.
On Friday, Rice and freshman Jordyn Brent will compete as all-arounders for the Green team. The Gold will have Juarez, Caitlin Soliwoda and Savannah Dunbar competing in all four events. Four Hornets (Brenner, Courtney Soliwoda, Lauren Schmeiss and Paige Yasiu-Durlacher) are being held out of competition as the recover from injury.
The Hornets will make their 2018 regular season debut at the NorCal meet which will be hosted by Stanford this season. The meet will also include Cal, San Jose State and UC Davis. The team's first home meet of the season will come on Jan. 12 against Washington.
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|Kendra Braida
|Savannah Dunbar
|Jordyn Brent
|Katelyn Garay
|Cydney-Elise Kone
|Annie Juarez
|Courtnee Marquez
|Jackie Sampson
|Courteney Ng
|Caitlin Soliwoda
|Carly Pratt
|Mariah York
|Lauren Rice