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BOSTON (MarketWatch)—It stands to reason that as the stock market rises, so too could the revenues and profits of those publicly traded investment firms that manage mutual funds and the like for average Americans and 401(k) plan participants.
But does it stand to reason that those firms would be good investments themselves? A rising tide lifts all boats, right? But the real answer is yes in the case of some, and no for most others.
The reason this: Assets under management are rising at some, but not all firms. Money is flowing into some of these firms, but not all. Margins are being squeezed almost everywhere. And many investment firms—where investors were hoping for better quarterly results—are taking it on the chin.
Still, there are some firms worth looking at.
Consider, Zacks Equity Research this week upgraded its recommendation on T. Rowe Price Group Inc. TROW, -1.64% to outperform from neutral, citing the company's debt-free position and steady profit trend. And Morningstar recently issued a glowing report on the company, noting how inflows reached a record high for the company in the first quarter ($12 billion). And, Morningstar analyst Greggory Warren, CFA charterholder, raised the fair value estimate to $64 a share.
Another firm to consider is Invesco Ltd. IVZ, -1.65%, which just raised its dividend 41% and reported inflow of $8 billion for the quarter, $2 billion more than Morningstar's forecast. Zacks upgraded in April its recommendation on Invesco to outperform, citing its sustained earnings and healthy assets under management.
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Our Trading Deck has been home to a spirited debate over whether we're in for a crash.
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• The warning signs of a 1987-style crash
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Many analysts are also fairly bullish on BlackRock Inc. BLK, -1.71%, which, with $3.7 trillion in assets under management, is the world's largest asset manager. In April, the company reported solid first-quarter results and strong inflows into its iShares stock and bond exchange-traded funds. Analysts have a consensus target estimate of $215.63.
Analysts seem to like Franklin Resources Inc. BEN, -0.92%, which has $725 billion in assets under management and is the fifth-largest asset manager in the U.S. That company announced this week that assets under management rose, though perhaps not enough to satisfy investors. Still, Zacks has a short-term buy rating and a long-term neutral rating on Franklin Resources. And Morningstar has a fair value estimate of $145.
For the record, one asset management that stands out in Zacks' universe of publicly traded investment firms is Calamos Asset Management Inc. CLMS , a manager of convertible securities. It's the only investment company for which Zacks has a strong buy for the short term and an outperform rating for the long term. The average target price among analysts who follow Calamos, however, is $13.50.
Bearish to neutral
Those asset managers aside, analysts are mostly neutral to bearish on other asset management firms that have not witnessed as significant inflows as T. Rowe Price Group.
For instance, AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. AB, +0.51% this week reported that lots of good things happened in the first quarter: Gross sales were up by double-digits both sequentially and year-over-year, assets under management grew as a result of both market appreciation and retail net inflows. Plus, the company reduced expenses and improved our adjusted operating margin in the quarter.
But despite that, AllianceBernstein's profits fell 38.9% from the year-earlier quarter. Now truth be told, Wall Street was expecting much worse. AllianceBernstein reported adjusted net income of 29 cents per share and Wall Street's mean estimate was 23 cents per share.
Still, the stock is trading fairly close to the average target price of $14.28 of the 11 analysts who track AllianceBernstein. For the record, Zacks Equity Research has AllianceBernstein listed as a hold for the near term and a neutral for the long term.
And Janus Capital Group Inc. JNS is another one of the publicly traded mutual fund firms that have been hurt by outflows in 2011. According to Zacks, Janus has reported outflows from its funds in every quarter, since the middle of 2009. And that continued in the first quarter of this year. In late April, the company said net income fell 40.4% from the year-earlier quarter and that revenue fell 17.7%.
Janus, for the record, is trading about $1 below the average target price of $8.38, hardly a bargain.
Diamonds in the rough
And then are the diamonds in the rough such as Legg Mason LM, -0.54% , which has $643 billion in assets under management. The company this week reported that revenues and profits outpaced the Zacks estimates. "The upbeat performance was attributed to higher revenues aided by rising investment advisory, distribution and services fees, partially offset by increased operating expenses. Improved assets under management were also a positive factor for the quarter," Zacks said.
And those quarterly results suggest, at least according to Zacks, "Legg Mason has the potential to outperform its peers in the long run, given its diversified product mix and leverage to the changing market demography."
In the near term, assets outflows will remain a significant headwind, according to Zacks. But with the restructuring initiatives and the cost-cutting measures, Zacks expects "operating efficiencies to improve, and dividend payments to continue to inspire investors' confidence in the stock."
Others, however, don't share that opinion. "We continue to take a more measured view of Legg Mason's turnaround efforts, believing it will take years for the firm to overcome the damage done during the financial crisis," Morningstar's Warren in a recent report. For the record, Wall Street analysts have a consensus target price of $30.07, and you might consider buying at $18 according to Morningstar.
So what happens to asset managers from here on in? Well, a rising market won't lift all boats, so you best consider carefully the boat you choose to ride. A leaky boat will sink whether the tide is ebbing or flowing.
Robert Powell is editor of Retirement Weekly, published by MarketWatch. Learn more about Retirement Weekly here.Follow his tweets here.


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In recognition of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, this entry is about the Long Beach neighborhood of Cambodia Town. To vote for other Los Angeles neighborhoods to be covered on the blog, click here. To vote for Los Angeles County communities, click here. To vote for Orange County neighborhoods, vote here.
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Court Says Who Cares If Ireland Is Another Country, Of Course DOJ Can Use A Warrant To Demand Microsoft Cough Up Your Emails
from the say-what-now? deptA NY judge has ruled against Microsoft in a rather important case concerning the powers of the Justice Department to go fishing for information in other countries -- and what it means for privacy laws in those countries. As you may recall, back in April, we wrote about a magistrate judge first ruling that the DOJ could issue a warrant demanding email data that Microsoft held overseas, on servers in Dublin, Ireland. Microsoft challenged that, pointing out that you can't issue a warrant in another country. However, the magistrate judge said that this "warrant" wasn't really a "warrant" but a "hybrid warrant/subpoena." That is when the DOJ wanted it to be like a warrant, it was. When it wanted it to be like a subpoena, it was.
Microsoft fought back, noting that the distinction between a warrant and a subpoena is a rather important one. And you can't just say "hey, sure that's a warrant, but we'll pretend it's a subpoena." As Microsoft noted:
This interpretation not only blatantly rewrites the statute, it reads out of the Fourth Amendment the bedrock requirement that the Government must specify the place to be searched with particularity, effectively amending the Constitution for searches of communications held digitally. It would also authorize the Government (including state and local governments) to violate the territorial integrity of sovereign nations and circumvent the commitments made by the United States in mutual legal assistance treaties expressly designed to facilitate cross-border criminal investigations. If this is what Congress intended, it would have made its intent clear in the statute. But the language and the logic of the statute, as well as its legislative history, show that Congress used the word "warrant" in ECPA to mean "warrant," and not some super-powerful "hybrid subpoena." And Congress used the term "warrant" expecting that the Government would be bound by all the inherent limitations of warrants, including the limitation that warrants may not be issued to obtain evidence located in the territory of another sovereign nation.The DOJ hit back earlier this month by basically saying, "yeah, whatever, let's pretend it's a subpoena and give us what we want already."
The Government's interpretation ignores the profound and well established differences between a warrant and a subpoena. A warrant gives the Government the power to seize evidence without notice or affording an opportunity to challenge the seizure in advance. But it requires a specific description (supported by probable cause) of the thing to be seized and the place to be searched and that place must be in the United States. A subpoena duces tecum, on the other hand, does not authorize a search and seizure of the private communications of a third party. Rather. it gives the Government the power to require a person to collect items within her possession, custody, or control, regardless of location, and bring them to court at an appointed time. It also affords the recipient an opportunity to move in advance to quash. Here, the Government wants to exploit the power of a warrant and the sweeping geographic scope of a subpoena, without having to comply with fundamental protections provided by either. There is not a shred of support in the statute or its legislative history for the proposition that Congress intended to allow the Government to mix and match like this. In fact, Congress recognized the basic distinction between a warrant and a subpoena in ECPA when it authorized the Government to obtain certain types of data with a subpoena or a "court order," but required a warrant to obtain a person's most sensitive and constitutionally protected information -- the contents of emails less than 6 months old.
Overseas records must be disclosed domestically when a valid subpoena, order, or warrant compels their production. The disclosure of records under such circumstances has never been considered tantamount to a physical search under Fourth Amendment principles, and Microsoft is mistaken to argue that the SCA provides for an overseas search here. As there is no overseas search or seizure, Microsoft's reliance on principles of extra-territoriality and comity falls wide of the mark.Unfortunately, it appears that the judge just went with the DOJ's reasoning -- though, immediately stayed the ruling since Microsoft made it clear it plans to appeal. Judge Loretta Preska basically just upheld the magistrate judge's ruling that Microsoft could, in fact, be compelled to hand over data held overseas via a warrant under ECPA, the Electronic Communications and Privacy Act (which we've already noted has tremendous problems and needs to be reformed).
Beyond the problems this has for the 4th Amendment in the US, it's also going to create a mess in Europe, where they have much stricter data privacy rules, and where something like ECPA is clearly a problem. For the US to argue that it can make ECPA reach across the ocean into European servers is going to be a big problem -- especially at a time when Europeans are (rightfully) distrustful of the US government's ability to snoop on their data.
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Fall: February 15
Spring: November 15
Applications are processed on a semi-rolling basis.
Number Required: 3
From Whom: Letters of recommendation should be obtained from individuals who are well acquainted with the applicant's abilities and achievements in mathematics and related areas, particularly former instructors in mathematics courses and projects. Letters from instructors in related areas such as computation or the physical and life sciences are also appropriate. In certain cases, letters from employment supervisors or project leaders may be appropriate as well.
Applicants must complete fundamental undergraduate mathematics courses. Prospective students are encouraged to contact the department to discuss their background.
A Statement of Goals should describe the strengths and motivation of the applicant, the purpose for applying to a graduate program in mathematics, and why the applicant is interested in the intended degree. It should be well written. This forum should be used to make the applicant's strongest case for admission.
The GRE is required. The department considers an applicant's overall record and does not use rigid minimum score criteria. Students who wish to discuss their scores are encouraged to contact the department directly.
The GRE Subject Exam in Mathematics is required.
Minimum TOEFL score or range of scores needed to be accepted: 575 paper-based or 230 computer-based. Any student admitted with a TOEFL score below 600 on the paper-based or 250 on the computer-based examination must pass an English skills course or successfully pass the SPEAK test during the first semester of enrollment at Temple University.
A resume is required.
Students who have taken graduate courses at other institutions, or at Temple University prior to matriculation, may apply for transfer credit. Applications will not be considered until the student has completed at least one semester of full-time graduate study or the equivalent, if the student is part-time. All applicants for transfer credit are reviewed by the Mathematics Graduate Committee and may be denied if the Committee decides that the courses involved are substantially inferior to similar courses offered by the department. No course completed more that five years before the date of application will be awarded credit. Credit for courses substantially similar to courses taken since matriculation will not be awarded. If a course was taken before the bachelor's degree was earned, it cannot be awarded transfer credit. Transfer credit is only available for graduate-level courses in mathematical content. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 9.
A student who has completed an M.A. degree at another institution may apply for advanced standing. Students are awarded varying numbers of credit of advanced standing. This differs from transfer credit in that the number of credit hours awarded is recorded on the transcript without specific information about the courses transferred. The effect of having advanced standing is to reduce the total number of credit hours the student is required to take at Temple University. Credit for advanced standing can only be awarded to students who have completed an M.A. degree at another institution. Although there is no requirement that the degree must have been completed recently, the amount of time since the degree has been completed is taken into consideration. The maximum number of advanced standing credits awarded is 30.
An applicant who wishes to have certain admission requirements waived must contact the department directly to discuss the situation. Requests will be considered by the department on a case-by-case basis. In some cases, an additional appeal to the Graduate School may be required. In such a case, the department will make a preliminary determination for the applicant and, if positive, will issue a supporting letter to the Graduate School for the applicant.
Main Campus
Students are able to complete the degree program through classes offered before 4:30 p.m.
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Master's: 48
Required Courses:
MATH 501 or 502: Problem Seminar
MATH 557-558: Real Analysis
MATH 559-560: Complex Analysis
MATH 575-576: Abstract Algebra
Many students also take MATH 417: Concepts of Analysis.
With the exception of the problems seminar, all of the courses listed above should be taken during the first two years of graduate study. Students who have had graduate courses in these subjects prior to admission may omit some or all of the courses.
Internship: No internship is required.
Language Examination: Yes, a language examination is required. Students must demonstrate a reading knowledge of two of the following languages: Chinese, French, German, Japanese, or Russian.
Preliminary Examination:
The preliminary examination is a two-hour oral exam. It must be taken before the end of the fourth year and can be repeated only once. No student will be permitted to take the preliminary examination before passing the Ph.D. written comprehensive examination and satisfying the foreign language requirement.
The student chooses a chief examiner with the advice and consent of the graduate committee, and with the consent of the the proposed chief examiner. The chief examiner, in accepting his/her assignment, implicitly offers to be the student's dissertation supervisor if the examination is passed. Approximately one-half of the preliminary examination will be conducted by the chief examiner, who will ask questions in the area that the student has chosen as a specialty. The other half of the examination will be devoted to questions asked by other faculty members on two or more elementary topics related to the area of specialization. The exact description of the elementary topics to be included in the examination is determined by the chief examiner, who will also be responsible for assigning examiners to cover the topics. The examination committee consists of the chief examiner, the examiners for the elementary topics, and any other faculty who choose to attend. All faculty in attendance may vote on the outcome of the examination. The examination will be considered passed if the chief examiner and at least one-half of the other faculty present vote in favor of passing.
Students who are preparing to write their preliminary examinations should confirm a time and date with the chair of their Dissertation Advisory Committee and register with the graduate secretary. The student and chair will receive confirmation of the time, date, room, and proctor for the examination.
Preparation of the dissertation will be supervised by the student's Dissertation Advisory Committee (DAC). This committee must include at least three Temple faculty, two of whom must be in the Mathematics Department. The chair of the committee must be a member of the Temple University Mathematics Department. The DAC may include members of other Temple University departments; it is also possible for faculty from other universities or expert advisors employed in non-university settings to be included in the DAC.
The first step in preparing the dissertation is to write a dissertation proposal, which must be approved by the candidate's DAC. The proposal is kept on file, and if it becomes necessary to alter the proposal, the changes should be approved by the DAC and filed with the proposal.
The dissertation defense may be attended by faculty and graduate students from Temple University or other institutions, as well as mathematicians or scientists employed in a non-academic setting. The candidate's Dissertation Examining Committee (DEC) must attend the defense. This committee includes the candidate's DAC and at least one additional member, who must be a faculty of some Temple University department other than mathematics or a faculty member of another university. The DEC will meet at the conclusion of the dissertation defense and decide, by majority vote, if the candidate was successful.
If a student needs to change a member of a committee, the new member must be approved by the department's graduate committee and registered with the graduate secretary and the Graduate School.
The candidate's dissertation must be a distinctive and original contribution to research in mathematics. It must be an individual work, with only one author. Previously published work by the candidate may be included, if it represents research done while the student was enrolled in the Ph.D. program in mathematics at Temple University and was not used to obtain any other degree. Joint work that cannot be attributed to the candidate alone must not be included in the body of the dissertation, but may be attached as an appendix. All previously published work must be logically connected and integrated into the dissertation, with a common introduction, conclusion, and bibliography. Existing copyrights must not be violated.
Students who are preparing to defend their dissertation should confirm a date and time with their DAC and register with the graduate secretary at least 15 days before the defense is to be scheduled. The graduate chair will arrange the date, time, and room. The graduate secretary will forward to the student the appropriate forms.
When the dissertation is deemed complete by the candidate and the DAC, a defense will be scheduled. This dissertation defense must be announced in writing at least 10 days in advance of its occurrence, and copies of the announcement must be directed to each member of the candidate's DEC, each faculty member of the Mathematics Department, the Dean of the Graduate School, the Dean of the College of Science and Technology, and the Temple Times. Copies of the announcement are to be posted at the Department Office and at the College Office.
Department of Mathematics
638 Wachman Hall (038-16)
1805 North Broad Street
Philadelphia PA 19122
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Program Coordinator:
Eric Grinberg
Graduate Chairperson:
John Schiller
The Ph.D. program prepares students for careers that depend on advanced mathematics. These include broad directions such as advanced research and development, education, industry, government, and national laboratories. For new students, the program offers a repertoire of courses and research opportunities that ease the transition from undergraduate to advanced graduate studies. These courses provide a sound mathematical background, while helping beginning students to mature mathematically. Naturally, individuals with enough maturity and knowledge need not take these more basic courses. This introductory curriculum is an example of Temple University's general philosophy. In our department, this philosophy takes shape as a commitment to participate actively in our students' development as future professionals whose work involves advanced mathematics. We take pride in caring for our students. Our faculty are very accessible and quite willing to talk mathematics with any inquiring student. It is this attitude toward our students that most distinguishes our program from other graduate programs in mathematics. While requiring excellence, we work hard at providing the environment for achieving it.
Time Limit for Degree Completion: 7 years
Main Campus
Students are able to complete the degree program through classes offered before 4:30 p.m. Students are able to complete the degree program on a part-time basis (8 credit hours or less per semester).
Department of Mathematics
638 Wachman Hall (038-16)
1805 North Broad Street
Philadelphia PA 19122
The Ph.D. program is designed to provide opportunities for education and research that are commensurate with national standards. Faculty are active in professional meetings and initiatives organized by the American Mathematical Society and the Mathematical Association of America.
Not applicable.
The department offers a great variety of choices for areas of specialization. Areas in which there is a strong research presence include computational mathematics, numerical analysis, mathematics of materials, mathematical physics, related probability and mathematical statistics, algebra, algebraic and analytic number theory, combinatorics, several complex variables, harmonic analysis, partial differential equations, differential and computational geometry and topology, and global geometry. Both prospective and matriculated students are encouraged to browse faculty web pages and contact faculty directly for more detailed information regarding areas of specialization and opportunities for further research.
Graduates either continue advanced educational programs or pursue employment in industry, education, or government laboratories and agencies.
The mathematics program at Temple University is affiliated with the American Mathematical Society and the Mathematical Association of America.
The program encourages interdisciplinary coursework, research, and interactions among faculty and students with interest in computer and information sciences, physical and life sciences, statistics, and engineering.
Department faculty are active internationally and sometimes travel overseas for conferences and extended research visits. In some cases, it may be possible for students to participate in these activities as well.
Non-matriculated students must coordinate coursework with the graduate chair.
Teaching assistants teach basic undergraduate mathematics courses, ranging from remedial courses through calculus. The standard teaching load is 20 hours per term. In determining the load, credit is given for more difficult and challenging teaching assignments. Research Assistantships are sometimes available, typically through special projects and grants. Support generally covers stipend and tuition, up to 9 credits per term.
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Gluten-Free Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes: Sweet BBQ sauce, BBQ tofu wings, and BBQ Tofu Baked Beans Recipe
Although I don't generally envy anyone a non-vegetarian diet (whether it contains gluten or not), sometimes I find myself intrigued by the preparation techniques and inspired to create a vegetarian, gluten-free version for myself. On a recent trip to Portland, my DH enjoyed stopping at a local wings place. I didn't envy him the wings, but I was very curious about the sweet barbecue sauce, because prior to that I had pretty much only seen very spicy sauces used for wings. Luckily my DH, while not vegetarian himself, is always willing to try any new tofu dish I make, so when I decided to come up with a vegetarian "hot wings" recipe using tofu as the protein, he was game. I made a gluten-free, sweet barbecue sauce from scratch, and then fried pressed tofu before coating it in half of the sauce recipe. I served it with ranch dressing and carrot sticks in the best bar food tradition. We enjoyed it a lot, but I still had half of the barbecue sauce left, so the next day I decided to use it in a slow roasted homemade barbecued beans recipe with baked tofu added for textual interest and extra protein. I think I may have enjoyed that dish even more than the tofu wings- although the "wings" were more entertaining. Feeling sad about all the bar menus you can't order anything from as a gluten-free vegetarian? No worries… just make your own versions, or try mine. Enjoy!
What bar food items do you miss or envy on the gluten-free diet? Have you tried replicating any of them to be gluten-free and/or vegetarian? Tell us about it in the comments.
Gluten-Free Sweet Barbeque Sauce Recipe
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1 tbsp. sundried tomato (if dried, soaked in hot water and drained. if packed in oil, rinsed in hot water to remove oil and pressed)
1 14 oz. canned chopped tomatoes, drained of all liquid
1 cup onion, chopped
3/4 cup maple syrup (or honey, or agave)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup water
2 whole garlic cloves, peeled
2 tbsp. wheat-free, low-sodium tamari
1/2 tsp lemon zest or 2 tsp grated lemon zest
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. coriander
1-2 tsp. smoked paprika for low heat or chipotle pepper for SPICY
Combine ketchup, tomato paste, sundried tomato, and tomatoes in blender. Blend, adding water if necessary. Combine with onion, maple syrup, lemon juice, brown sugar, lemon zest, and whole garlic cloves in a pan and simmer for 15 minutes, uncovered. Add wheat-free tamari and spices and simmer for another 5 minutes. Cool and store. Use for "Sweet BBQ wing-less Tofu," or "Sweet BBQ beans with baked tofu" recipe.
I wanted sweet, and this recipe is certainly sweet. Next time I'd experiment with less sweet elements to see if I can get a more balanced recipe- but it is tasty!
Gluten-free Vegan Sweet BBQ Wing-less Tofu Recipe
1/3 recipe Homemade Gluten-Free Sweet Barbecue Sauce Recipe
1 1 lb. package firm tofu, pressed for at least 30 min, cut into thick slices
potato starch
oil for deep frying
Reduce barbecue sauce by baking in oven in small corningware or simmering on stove until thicker.
Take pressed tofu slices and coat in potato starch. Heat oil and then Fry tofu in batches until it starts to turn light brown. Remove tofu when done and let any excess oil 'drain" on a wire rack. When all tofu is done, baste with reduced barbecue sauce and serve.
Gluten-Free Vegan Chard Barbecue Beans with Tofu
1/2 Gluten-Free Sweet Barbecue Sauce Recipe
1 lb. firm tofu, cut horizontally and pressed in a towel for 30 minutes, then cubed
1 can black, red, or other beans of your choice, drained
Preheat oven to 425 F.
Bake beans in 1/4 of the barbecue sauce in a corningware type pan while you prepare the tofu and bake the tofu.
Place tofu on a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil and sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Coat with olive oil and toss, and sprinkle with smoked paprika on both sides and salt to taste. Bake for 15-20 minutes and then turn when tofu cubes are brown on one side.
Add the chopped chard to the baking beans and return to oven.
Bake tofu until the other side is browned. Add to bbq chard and beans along with additional 1/4 recipe barbecue sauce. Make sure tofu is thoroughly coated. Bake for another 10-20 minutes and serve.
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The Devil's Plaything, a spicy, citrusy IPA brewed by Greenport Harbor.
When I was a kid I feverishly collected baseball cards, spending my allowance on Donruss, Topps and Upper Deck packs in search of, say, a Ken Griffey, Jr., rookie. As the years disappeared, my accumulations switched to CDs and buttons, before settling on today's primary fixation: beer. My days are spent seeking out novel new flavors, maybe a beer flavored with mustard seeds or oysters—even the Rocky Mountain variant.
Though I do savor trying new flavors, I don't want to dedicate all my waking hours (and income) to acquiring lusted-after ales such as Three Floyds' Dark Lord Imperial Stout or the Alchemist's Heady Topper. After all, there's plenty of unusual, singular beer awaiting at bars and restaurants around New York City.
To both facilitate finely tuned food pairings and set themselves apart, haunts around New York have partnered with breweries to craft exclusive, one-of-a-kind beers. Head to Shake Shack, and you can have Brooklyn Brewery's biscuity ShackMeister amber ale, while Astoria's Strand Smokehouse has Hank, a juniper berry–spiced lager developed by SingleCut Beersmiths.
Still, perhaps New York's biggest proponents of proprietary beer are restaurateur Ken Friedman and chef April Bloomfield, who helm some of the city's hottest restaurants: gastropub trailblazer the Spotted Pig, the carnivore-focused Breslin, seafood-centric John Dory Oyster Bar and madcap Mexican Salvation Taco. Though all the cuisines and concepts are distinct, the common thread is a commitment to offering a specially designed house beer.
"For us, it's a nice way to provide guests with something different," says Bill Brooks, The Breslin Bar & Dining Room's beer manager. "I really like going to craft beer bars and seeing what's new."
If you head to the Breslin and Spotted Pig, you can sample Brooklyn Brewery's British-inspired Spotted Pig Bitter. (The Breslin also serves the aromatic, Captain Lawrence–crafted Revolutionary Sweetheart.) At the John Dory you'll find Sixpoint's Oyster Stout, which is made with plenty of the restaurant's leftover bivalve shells (they add an appealing minerality), as a well a refreshing blonde ale brewed in conjunction with Syracuse's Empire.
But with summer weather settling into the city, methinks you'll want to beeline to Salvation Taco's rooftop to try the restaurant group's latest proprietary beer: Greenport Harbor's Devil's Plaything, a citrusy IPA flavored with limes, oranges, dried Haitian bitter orange segments and chiles. "Instead of going the historical route, we thought about taking a style of beer that we really like and tweak it," says Brooks, who worked on the beer with ST's beverage director Sam Anderson.
The project was born out of admiration. Brooks had long been a fan of Greenport's hoppy ales, such as the Black IPA, Citrus IPA and bright, balanced Otherside IPA. So when Brooks was batting around ideas with Anderson about making an IPA syrup for cocktails with Serrano chiles, the right brewery for the project was a no-brainer.
"I called up John [Liegey, Greenport Harbor's cofouder and -owner) and said, 'We've got a crazy idea for a beer at the rooftop of the Taco,'" Brooks recalls. Greenport Harbor was game to fashion its first proprietary beer, cranking out a 60-barrel batch (enough to ensure a steady supply deep into the summer). At the end of May, Devil'sPlaything debuted at Salvation Taco's sky-scraping lounge atop the Pod 39 Hotel.
While the sessionable IPA (5.2 percent ABV) is an ideal thirst-quencher on a mercury-spiking afternoon (like, say, today), it pulls double duty in the dining department, going divinely with tacos. The devil, they say, is in the details.
Devil's Plaything is available for $8 at Salvation Taco. You can also found it on tap at Greenport Harbor's tasting room. This story originally appeared on my Craft Beer New York app.


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After what seemed like a careful start, it soon became clear to see; the Carbon Lady Dinos owned the North Sanpete Lady Hawks in Tuesday night's volleyball game at Carbon High.
Not to say the Lady Hawks didn't make it difficult. Carbon High had to earn every point of the night, with long rallies being the theme of the matchup.
Carbon got control of the games early, though, and was able to cruise on to three straight wins. Final scores were 25-15, 25-18 and 25-17.
Last year, Carbon and North Sanpete had several late season meetings which came out in favor of the Lady Hawks.
The two teams met in the championship match of the state tournament where North Sanpete was able to steal the title from a tough Carbon club.
North Sanpete also caused havoc for many of the same players on the basketball court, ousting Carbon from a chance at the title game in the semi-final round at the state tournament.
However, Tuesday night's performance showed that Carbon High is not afraid of anyone.
According to coach Bruce Bean, the girls even exceeded his own expectations with their play.
"I thought we played pretty darn good [on Tuesday]," he stated. "It kinda sent a message."
Bean attributed much of Carbon's strength to the exceptional team play of his starters, the 42 kills the team accumulated during the night and flawless blocking at the net.
"I thought our blocking was exceptional," he indicated.
Bean said he expects North Sanpete to be the toughest team Carbon will see this season from Region 8.
However, he pointed out that the team cannot afford to overlook Lehi, which the Lady Dinos will play tonight on the road.
"We're going to have to show up [tonight] with our best game," pointed out Bean.
Carbon is currently leading the Region 8 standings at 3-0 and is the only region team without a loss.
The Lady Dinos have also swept every region and non-region team they have faced this season.
Morgan High remains the number one ranked 3A volleyball team in the state, with Carbon High closely behind. A match between the two teams can most likely be expected at this year's state tournament in October.


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Gigabyte gives 'Merom' room in mini media PC
But the A963's not as cute as the Mac Mini...
Computex 2006 Intel's upcoming mobile Core 2 Duo processor, 'Merom', made an appearance - well, sort of - at Computex 2006 this week, slotted inside a Gigabyte-made compact media centre PC.
Like the 'Santa Rosa'-based notebook ECS had on display, you'd never have known from the imaginatively named A963 itself that its has Intel's next-generation notebook CPU on board. Maybe it didn't, but Gigabyte indicated the 'mobile on desktop' box will at the very least support the new chip when it ships.
The Viiv-compliant machine contains Intel's 945GM/GT North Bridge and the ICH7M-DH South Bridge part. It's got 10/100Mbps Ethernet on board - the Viiv minimum - Gigabyte said, and 7.1-channel HD audio. Gigabyte was keeping the A963's other specifications under its hat, though it did say the box measures 23.4 x 21.3 x 6.4cm - not quite as small as FIC's rival mini PC, the GE2 tiny Viiv machine. ®
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Koch brothers plan $125M spree
The Koch brothers' main political arm intends to spend more than $125 million this year on an aggressive ground, air and data operation benefiting conservatives, according to a memo distributed to major donors and sources familiar with the group.
The projected budget for Americans for Prosperity would be unprecedented for a private political group in a midterm, and would likely rival even the spending of the Republican and Democratic parties' congressional campaign arms.
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The group already has spent more than $35 million on ads attacking vulnerable Democrats in key Senate and House races, according to sources, including Sens. Kay Hagan of North Carolina, Mary Landrieu of Louisiana and Mark Pryor of Arkansas. The $125 million projection comes from a memo obtained by POLITICO, labeled as a "Confidential Investor Update" provided to major donors in March, but a source familiar with AFP called the figure a "very conservative estimate. We're on track for more than that."
( QUIZ: How well do you know the Koch brothers?)
An AFP spokesman declined to comment on its 2014 budget, but did not dispute the authenticity of the memo. It details the group's efforts to beef up its field operation in key counties, and to deploy a new "closed-loop data system in which volunteer and membership information is automatically updated" for access by phone bankers and canvassers roaming neighborhoods with tablets.
The plans — combined with those of other groups in the sprawling political operation affiliated with the billionaire industrialists Charles and David Koch — more closely resemble the traditional functions of a national political party than a network of private nonprofit groups.
The goal of the network is a long-term movement to expand the political playing field for conservatives — both into new states and into non-traditional demographics including millennial, Hispanic and low-income voters.
AFP's $125 million projected 2014 budget alone would also exceed the total 2012 fundraising hauls of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, National Republican Congressional Committee, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee or the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
( Also on POLITICO: Harry Reid: Kochs 'main causes' of climate change)
As the Koch network prepares to gather its operatives and donors next month for an annual summer fundraising seminar, it's implementing a series of adjustments based on lessons learned from 2012. In the run-up to that election, the network spent more than $400 million only to watch President Barack Obama win reelection and his Democratic allies retain the Senate.
Some megadonors wondered what their cash bought, and privately suggested they might look to spend their money elsewhere. The Koch operation undertook a forensic analysis of what went wrong designed partly to prove to donors that it could be trusted with their political donations going forward.
AFP identified "three key areas where the Left outperformed our efforts in the field," according to the memo, which conceded they were "tough and painful lessons — but it's important to remember that AFP is run like a business":
• "Our data system was insufficient" and failed to quickly process information fed into it by thousands of canvassers and phone bankers contacting voters, causing "delays in updates, leading to some data inaccuracies during a critical phase of our organizing efforts."
• "We were outmanned" by the left generally and Obama's campaign, specifically, which, the memo notes "had 770 field staff on the ground" in Florida alone. By contrast, the memo notes that AFP and "other network partners" had about 300 total field staff nationwide.
• "The Left had a superior messaging strategy and implementation that effectively identified their demographic targets, determined which issues resonated best with which groups, and delivered specific messages over TV, radio and online ads for those audiences."
To remedy the messaging disadvantage, AFP developed "a sophisticated new media message-testing strategy to target specific demographics in specific locations we need to move on our issues," according to the memo.
The resulting advertisements increasingly have used personal stories, often told by regular folks looking directly into the camera, to critique Democratic policies like Obamacare, and the politicians who support them. They're part of a broader effort to project a kinder, gentler tone in espousing libertarian-infused government-slashing policies that sometimes risk coming across as coldhearted.
( Also on POLITICO: Stalking the big donors)
"If the presidential election told us anything, it's that Americans place a great importance on taking care of those in need and avoiding harm to the weak," reads the AFP memo.
Echoing Charles Koch's opposition to the minimum wage, it asserts that free market, low-regulation policies "create the greatest levels of prosperity and opportunity for all Americans, especially for society's poorest and most vulnerable." Yet, the memo says, "we consistently see that Americans in general are concerned that free-market policy — and its advocates — benefit the rich and powerful more than the most vulnerable of society. …We must correct this misconception."
The major contributors to the Koch network groups tend to skew much whiter and older than the population the groups are trying to reach. And while the emcee of the Koch donor seminars, Kevin Gentry, in April emailed a group of fundraisers for allied organizations that "we want our donors to be younger," he added that "just doesn't track with reality. So if we try to 'force' our donors to become younger – i.e., focusing our donor acquisition more at youth cohorts, we will likely have less efficient and less economically profitable fundraising."


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Kir Royale – Flashback
A few months back I discussed the Kir Royale as a great New Year's cocktail. And while it definitely is that, I think it's a great candidate for a brunch tipple as well. The classic Kir Royale is a combo of 1/2 oz of creme de cassis and 5 oz of champagne. While it's a simple mix the flavors are fresh, bright and lightly complex.
But, let's take a slightly deeper look at this combo. It really breaks down to champagne with a fruit liqueur. Well, there are lots of fruit liqueurs (and some non-fruit ones too) that you could sub in this that will change up the flavor profile completely. Here are some suggestions to get you rolling.
- Peach
- Cherry
- Ginger (Domaine Canton)
- Elderflower (St. Germain)
- Pear
- Blackberry
I could continue on, but I think you get the idea. I sampled the St. Germaine option and really enjoyed it. It's a definitely departure from the classic Kir Royale, but it's very tasty in its own way. The flowery flavor comes through gently and in harmony with the flavors of the sparkling wine. Definitely worth a sample.
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I know I've been absent from this blog for the past little while, but it's because I've been busy getting ready for a cool family photo shoot that we did and also I've been trying to get all the crafts ready for our Super Saturday which is in a couple weeks. So I will be posting a lot of pictures soon. Right now I am going to post some of the items I made for the photo shoot.
We have been wanting to get family photos done for a long time and have just never taken the time to do it. When we finally made the appointment with Chris Talbot to get them done, we started thinking about what we wanted to do for them. We knew the location, but we weren't sure what to wear. We had recently purchased a 1947 Plymouth and thought that would be a lot of fun to use in the photos. So we decided to make it a 40's themed photo shoot. I started looking around trying to find something that I could wear that would fit that theme. There's not a whole lot out there that isn't really expensive. So I started looking at patterns instead. I found this pattern and thought it would be perfect. Especially since it was from 1947.
So I bought it and some fabric and gave it a try. I couldn't find the fabric I was looking for, but this print caught my eye and I thought it would look nice. It was a fairly easy pattern, but a little tricky in some areas. I am actually impressed with myself. It doesn't look very good on the hanger but looks pretty good on and is really comfortable.
Next I had to decide what to do for the kids. What kind of clothes did children wear in the 40's? I looked online and got a few ideas. I knew Donevan needed a hat and I happened to have a pattern for the perfect hat. I lucked out and got a huge piece of suiting type fabric at Saver's for like $2. It was about 4 yards! Score! I used that and was perfect. It makes me happy to see how cute he is in it and even more happy that he actually likes to wear it.
I made his pants out of the same fabric from a pattern I scored from Grandma Jessie a while ago. They ended up being a little big, but I'd much rather them be too big than too small. I was very pleased with myself, because this was the first time I actually made a pair of pants with a fly and belt loops and everything.
For Iris' dress I used a pattern I already had on hand that looked somewhat like the ones I saw online. Generally the dressed in the 40's were a lot shorter (think Shirley Temple) but I liked this pattern and knew that the brown fabric would be adorable. Not too fancy, but really cute.
And now you all get to see what all my hard work was for. A week's worth of sewing for this:
I'd say it was totally worth it. These pictures will be some of the most memorable because of the story behind it. I love how they turned out and am getting excited to make them into cards to send out for the holidays.
See, doesn't it look way better off the hanger? My sister gave me the idea to add the sweater. (Thank you Haley!) And I was trying to figure out what to do around the waist. It just needed something. So I swiped my skinny black belt from one of my blouses and used that. It was perfect. Evan looks so handsome. I think he needs to wear suspenders more often.
Anyways, those are a few of the projects that have been keeping me from the computer. I will work on getting all the other crafts on here too. I am getting really excited for Super Saturday. If you want to go HERE you can see the crafts we chose to do this year. I think we picked some good ones. I will take photos of all the ones I make and post them later.


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Guthrie Theatre Announces Play Care Partnership with YMCA, Beg. March 2013
The Guthrie, in partnership with the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities, today announced Play Care, a new program offering discounted adult theater tickets and affordable child care onsite at the Guthrie during select Saturday matinees in the 2012-2013 season.
For $10 per child, the YMCA will provide child care in the Guthrie's Learning Center for children ages 4 to 11 while parents attend a matinee performance for $20-$25 (depending on seating area).Tickets for 10 Play Care dates go on sale Friday, February 8 at noon and must be purchased in advance through the Guthrie Box Office: in-person or by phone at 612.377.2224, toll-free 877.44.STAGE. For additional details, visit www.guthrietheater.org/PlayCare.
Aimed at busy parents, Play Care joins theater and child care under one roof. After youngsters are dropped off upstairs at the Guthrie Learning Center for an afternoon of movement, games and fun activities developed, led and supervised by the trusted child care professionals of the YMCA, the rest of the family can enjoy a performance on one of the Guthrie stages. It's the perfect way for parents to fit theater into busy schedules.
2012-2013 Play Care dates on sale Friday, February 8 at noon:Saturday, March 16 at 1 p.m. - The Taming of the Shrew
Saturday, March 23 at 1 p.m. - Twelfth Night
Saturday, April 20 at 1 p.m. - Nice Fish
Saturday, May 18 at 1 p.m. - Nice Fish
Saturday, June 1 at 1 p.m. - The Primrose Path
Saturday, June 15 at 1 p.m. - The Primrose Path
Saturday, July 13 at 1 p.m. - Clybourne Park
Saturday, July 27 at 1 p.m. - Clybourne Park
Saturday, August 17 at 1 p.m. - Born Yesterday
Saturday, August 24 at 1 p.m. - Born Yesterday
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund and by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
The GUTHRIE THEATER (Joe Dowling, Director) was founded by Sir Tyrone Guthrie in 1963 and is an American center for theater performance, production, education and professional training. The Tony Award-winning Guthrie Theater is dedicated to producing the great works of dramatic literature, developing the work of contemporary playwrights and cultivating the next generation of theater artists. With annual attendance of nearly 500,000 people, the Guthrie Theater presents a mix of classic plays and contemporary work on its three stages. Under the artistic leadership of Joe Dowling since 1995, the Guthrie continues to set a national standard for excellence in theatrical production and performance. In 2006, the Guthrie opened its new home on the banks of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel, the Guthrie Theater houses three state-of-the-art stages, production facilities, classrooms and dramatic public lobbies. For more information, visit www.guthrietheater.org.
The Y is one of the nation's leading nonprofits, strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Y's engage 21 million men, women and children - regardless of age, income or background - to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. Visit www.ymca.net for more.
At the Y, we believe all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. In the Y's school-age care programs, youth are cultivating values, skills and relationships and have an extra support system that encourages them to achieve success. At the Y, we engage youth in meaningful and fun activities to keep them productive and experiencing new things. We create a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn, grow and thrive. Through age appropriate activities, art and crafts, group games, sports, and more, kids learn about caring, honesty, respect and responsibility under the guidance of YMCA staff. Fun-filled themes guide engaging activities and give kids topics to look forward to each day.


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There are quite a few moms who seek out Hypnobabies becuase they are afraid to give birth. That fear may come from previous births or from stories they have heard, shows they have seen. Wherever it comes from, they are afraid of birth.
When they find out about Hypnobabies, it gives them hope. They realize that birth can be an enjoyable experience instead of a frightening one.
Here are two lovely posts about fear of birth and why we don't need to be afraid!
Overcoming Fear of ChildBirth – It goes over the reasons why moms may have this fear and it actually refers to a news segment in which a mom was afraid of birth, saw my birth video on You Tube and realized that birth could be enjoyable. 🙂
Myth #783 Birth is Scary – A lovely post.
Crashing through our fears and our cultural myths is what's scary – Birth isn't.
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Hyperlipidemia is abnormally elevated levels of any or all lipids or lipoproteins in the blood.[2] It is the most common form of dyslipidemia (which includes any abnormal lipid levels).
|Other names
|Hyperlipoproteinemia, hyperlipidaemia[1]
|A 4-ml sample of hyperlipidemic blood in a vacutainer with EDTA. Left to settle for four hours without centrifugation, the lipids separated into the top fraction.
Lipids (water-insoluble molecules) are transported in a protein capsule. The size of that capsule, or lipoprotein, determines its density. The lipoprotein density and type of apolipoproteins it contains determines the fate of the particle and its influence on metabolism.
Hyperlipidemias are divided into primary and secondary subtypes. Primary hyperlipidemia is usually due to genetic causes (such as a mutation in a receptor protein), while secondary hyperlipidemia arises due to other underlying causes such as diabetes. Lipid and lipoprotein abnormalities are common in the general population and are regarded as modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease due to their influence on atherosclerosis. In addition, some forms may predispose to acute pancreatitis.
Hyperlipidemias may basically be classified as either familial (also called primary[3]) caused by specific genetic abnormalities, or acquired (also called secondary)[3] when resulting from another underlying disorder that leads to alterations in plasma lipid and lipoprotein metabolism.[3] Also, hyperlipidemia may be idiopathic, that is, without a known cause.
Hyperlipidemias are also classified according to which types of lipids are elevated, that is hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia or both in combined hyperlipidemia. Elevated levels of Lipoprotein(a) may also be classified as a form of hyperlipidemia.
Familial (primary)Edit
Familial hyperlipidemias are classified according to the Fredrickson classification, which is based on the pattern of lipoproteins on electrophoresis or ultracentrifugation.[4] It was later adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO). It does not directly account for HDL, and it does not distinguish among the different genes that may be partially responsible for some of these conditions.
|Increased lipoprotein
|Main symptoms
|Serum appearance
|Estimated prevalence
|Type I
|Buerger-Gruetz syndrome or familial hyperchylomicronemia
|Decreased lipoprotein lipase (LPL)
|Acute pancreatitis, lipemia retinalis, eruptive skin xanthomas, hepatosplenomegaly
|Diet control
|Creamy top layer
|One in 1,000,000[5]
|Familial apoprotein CII deficiency
|Altered ApoC2
|LPL inhibitor in blood
|Type II
|Familial hypercholesterolemia
|LDL receptor deficiency
|Xanthelasma, arcus senilis, tendon xanthomas
|Bile acid sequestrants, statins, niacin
|One in 500 for heterozygotes
|Familial combined hyperlipidemia
|Decreased LDL receptor and increased ApoB
|LDL and VLDL
|Statins, niacin, fibrate
|One in 100
|Type III
|Familial dysbetalipoproteinemia
|Defect in Apo E 2 synthesis
|Tuboeruptive xanthomas and palmar xanthomas
|Fibrate, statins
|One in 10,000[6]
|Type IV
|Familial hypertriglyceridemia
|Increased VLDL production and decreased elimination
|Can cause pancreatitis at high triglyceride levels
|Fibrate, niacin, statins
|One in 100
|Type V
|Increased VLDL production and decreased LPL
|VLDL and chylomicrons
|Niacin, fibrate
|Creamy top layer and turbid bottom
Hyperlipoproteinemia type IEdit
Type I hyperlipoproteinemia exists in several forms:
- Lipoprotein lipase deficiency (type Ia), due to a deficiency of lipoprotein lipase (LPL) or altered apolipoprotein C2, resulting in elevated chylomicrons, the particles that transfer fatty acids from the digestive tract to the liver
- Familial apoprotein CII deficiency (type Ib),[8][9] a condition caused by a lack of lipoprotein lipase activator.[10]:533
- Chylomicronemia due to circulating inhibitor of lipoprotein lipase (type Ic)[11]
Type I hyperlipoproteinemia usually presents in childhood with eruptive xanthomata and abdominal colic. Complications include retinal vein occlusion, acute pancreatitis, steatosis, and organomegaly, and lipemia retinalis.
Hyperlipoproteinemia type IIEdit
Hyperlipoproteinemia type II, by far the most common form, is further classified into types IIa and IIb, depending mainly on whether elevation in the triglyceride level occurs in addition to LDL cholesterol.
Type IIaEdit
This may be sporadic (due to dietary factors), polygenic, or truly familial as a result of a mutation either in the LDL receptor gene on chromosome 19 (0.2% of the population) or the ApoB gene (0.2%). The familial form is characterized by tendon xanthoma, xanthelasma, and premature cardiovascular disease. The incidence of this disease is about one in 500 for heterozygotes, and one in 1,000,000 for homozygotes.
HLPIIa is a rare genetic disorder characterized by increased levels of LDL cholesterol in the blood due to the lack of uptake (no Apo B receptors) of LDL particles. This pathology, however, is the second-most common disorder of the various hyperlipoproteinemias, with individuals with a heterozygotic predisposition of one in every 500 and individuals with homozygotic predisposition of one in every million. These individuals may present with a unique set of physical characteristics such as xanthelasmas (yellow deposits of fat underneath the skin often presenting in the nasal portion of the eye), tendon and tuberous xanthomas, arcus juvenilis (the graying of the eye often characterized in older individuals), arterial bruits, claudication, and of course atherosclerosis. Laboratory findings for these individuals are significant for total serum cholesterol levels two to three times greater than normal, as well as increased LDL cholesterol, but their triglycerides and VLDL values fall in the normal ranges. To manage persons with HLPIIa, drastic measures may need to be taken, especially if their HDL cholesterol levels are less than 30 mg/dL and their LDL levels are greater than 160 mg/dL. A proper diet for these individuals requires a decrease in total fat to less than 30% of total calories with a ratio of monounsaturated:polyunsaturated:saturated fat of 1:1:1. Cholesterol should be reduced to less than 300 mg/day, thus the avoidance of animal products and to increase fiber intake to more than 20 g/day with 6g of soluble fiber/day.[citation needed] Exercise should be promoted, as it can increase HDL. The overall prognosis for these individuals is in the worst-case scenario if uncontrolled and untreated individuals may die before the age of 20, but if one seeks a prudent diet with correct medical intervention, the individual may see an increased incidence of xanthomas with each decade, and Achilles tendinitis and accelerated atherosclerosis will occur.
Type IIbEdit
The high VLDL levels are due to overproduction of substrates, including triglycerides, acetyl-CoA, and an increase in B-100 synthesis. They may also be caused by the decreased clearance of LDL. Prevalence in the population is 10%.
- Familial combined hyperlipoproteinemia (FCH)
- Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency, often called (Cholesteryl ester storage disease)
- Secondary combined hyperlipoproteinemia (usually in the context of metabolic syndrome, for which it is a diagnostic criterion)
Hyperlipoproteinemia type IIIEdit
This form is due to high chylomicrons and IDL (intermediate density lipoprotein). Also known as broad beta disease or dysbetalipoproteinemia, the most common cause for this form is the presence of ApoE E2/E2 genotype. It is due to cholesterol-rich VLDL (β-VLDL). Its prevalence has been estimated to be approximately 1 in 10,000.[6]
It is associated with hypercholesterolemia (typically 8–12 mmol/L), hypertriglyceridemia (typically 5–20 mmol/L), a normal ApoB concentration, and two types of skin signs (palmar xanthomata or orange discoloration of skin creases, and tuberoeruptive xanthomata on the elbows and knees). It is characterized by the early onset of cardiovascular disease and peripheral vascular disease. Remnant hyperlipidemia occurs as a result of abnormal function of the ApoE receptor, which is normally required for clearance of chylomicron remnants and IDL from the circulation. The receptor defect causes levels of chylomicron remnants and IDL to be higher than normal in the blood stream. The receptor defect is an autosomal recessive mutation or polymorphism.
Hyperlipoproteinemia type IVEdit
Familial hypertriglyceridemia is an autosomal dominant condition occurring in approximately 1% of the population.[12]
This form is due to high triglyceride level. Other lipoprotein levels are normal or increased a little.
Treatment include diet control, fibrates and niacins. Statins are not better than fibrates when lowering triglyceride levels.
Hyperlipoproteinemia type VEdit
Hyperlipoproteinemia type V, also known as mixed hyperlipoproteinemia familial or mixed hyperlipidemia,[13] is very similar to type I, but with high VLDL in addition to chylomicrons.
It is also associated with glucose intolerance and hyperuricemia.
In medicine, combined hyperlipidemia (or -aemia) (also known as "multiple-type hyperlipoproteinemia") is a commonly occurring form of hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol levels) characterized by increased LDL and triglyceride concentrations, often accompanied by decreased HDL.[14] On lipoprotein electrophoresis (a test now rarely performed) it shows as a hyperlipoproteinemia type IIB. It is the most common inherited lipid disorder, occurring in about one in 200 persons. In fact, almost one in five individuals who develop coronary heart disease before the age of 60 has this disorder. The elevated triglyceride levels (>5 mmol/l) are generally due to an increase in very low density lipoprotein (VLDL), a class of lipoprotein prone to cause atherosclerosis.
- Familial combined hyperlipidemia (FCH) is the familial occurrence of this disorder, probably caused by decreased LDL receptor and increased ApoB.
- FCH is extremely common in patients who suffer from other diseases from the metabolic syndrome ("syndrome X", incorporating diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, central obesity and CH). Excessive free fatty acid production by various tissues leads to increased VLDL synthesis by the liver. Initially, most VLDL is converted into LDL until this mechanism is saturated, after which VLDL levels elevate.
Both conditions are treated with fibrate drugs, which act on the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs), specifically PPARα, to decrease free fatty acid production. Statin drugs, especially the synthetic statins (atorvastatin and rosuvastatin) can decrease LDL levels by increasing hepatic reuptake of LDL due to increased LDL-receptor expression.
Unclassified familial formsEdit
These unclassified forms are extremely rare:
Acquired (secondary)Edit
Acquired hyperlipidemias (also called secondary dyslipoproteinemias) often mimic primary forms of hyperlipidemia and can have similar consequences.[3] They may result in increased risk of premature atherosclerosis or, when associated with marked hypertriglyceridemia, may lead to pancreatitis and other complications of the chylomicronemia syndrome.[3] The most common causes of acquired hyperlipidemia are:
- Diabetes mellitus[3]
- Use of drugs such as thiazide diuretics,[3] beta blockers,[3] and estrogens[3]
Other conditions leading to acquired hyperlipidemia include:
- Hypothyroidism[3]
- Kidney failure[3]
- Nephrotic syndrome[3]
- Alcohol consumption[3]
- Some rare endocrine disorders[3] and metabolic disorders[3]
Treatment of the underlying condition, when possible, or discontinuation of the offending drugs usually leads to an improvement in the hyperlipidemia.
Another acquired cause of hyperlipidemia, although not always included in this category, is postprandial hyperlipidemia, a normal increase following ingestion of food.[14][15]
For treatment of type II, dietary modification is the initial approach, but many patients require treatment with statins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) to reduce cardiovascular risk. If the triglyceride level is markedly raised, fibrates (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha agonists) may be preferable due to their beneficial effects. Combination treatment of statins and fibrates, while highly effective, causes a markedly increased risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis, so is only done under close supervision. Other agents commonly added to statins are ezetimibe, niacin, and bile acid sequestrants. Dietary supplementation with fish oil is also used to reduce elevated triglycerides, with the greatest effect occurring in patients with the greatest severity.[18] Some evidence exists for benefit of plant sterol-containing products and omega-3 fatty acids.[19]
See alsoEdit
- ^ "hyperlipidaemia." Collins Dictionary of Medicine. 2004, 2005. Robert M. Youngson 5 May. 2017 http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/hyperlipidaemia
- ^ thefreedictionary.com > hyperlipidemia Citing:
- Dorland's Medical Dictionary for Health Consumers. 2007 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier
- The American Heritage Medical Dictionary. 2007, 2004 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Chait A, Brunzell JD (June 1990). "Acquired hyperlipidemia (secondary dyslipoproteinemias)". Endocrinol. Metab. Clin. North Am. 19 (2): 259–78. doi:10.1016/S0889-8529(18)30324-4. PMID 2192873.
- ^ Fredrickson, DS; Lees, RS (1965). "A system for phenotyping hyperlipoproteinemia" (PDF). Circulation. 31 (3): 321–27. doi:10.1161/01.CIR.31.3.321. PMID 14262568.
- ^ Hyperlipoproteinemia, Type I Archived 2012-03-27 at the Wayback Machine from Centre for Arab Genomic Studies. Retrieved July 2011. Citing: "About 1:1,000,000 people are affected with Hyperlipoproteinemia type I worldwide with a higher prevalence in some regions of Canada."
- ^ a b Fung, M.; Hill, J.; Cook, D.; Frohlich, J. (2011). "Case series of type III hyperlipoproteinemia in children". Case Reports. 2011: bcr0220113895. doi:10.1136/bcr.02.2011.3895. PMC 3116222. PMID 22691586.
- ^ New Product Bulletin on Crestor® (rosuvastatin) Archived 2011-09-27 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ OMIM entry 207750 last updated 02/10/2009
- ^ Yamamura, T.; Sudo, H.; Ishikawa, K.; Yamamoto, A. (1979). "Familial type I hyperlipoproteinemia caused by apolipoprotein C-II deficiency". Atherosclerosis. 34 (1): 53–65. doi:10.1016/0021-9150(79)90106-0. PMID 227429.
- ^ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-7216-2921-6.
- ^ OMIM entry 118830 updated 03/18/2004
- ^ Boman H, Hazzard WR, AlbersJJ, et ah Frequency of monogenic forms of hyperlipidemia in a normal population. AmJ ttum Genet 27:19A,1975. [1]
- ^ "Medical Definition Search For 'Type 5 Hyperlipidemia". medilexicon. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
- ^ a b thefreedictionary.com > hyperlipidemia Citing:
- Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary, 3 ed. 2007 by Elsevier
- ^ Sameer Ansar; Juraj Koska; Peter D Reaven. "Postprandial hyperlipidemia, endothelial dysfunction and cardiovascular risk: Role of Incretins". Cardiovascular Diabetology
- ^ Chou, Roger; Dana, Tracy; Blazina, Ian; Daeges, Monica; Bougatsos, Christina; Jeanne, Thomas L. (9 August 2016). "Screening for Dyslipidemia in Younger Adults: A Systematic Review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force". Annals of Internal Medicine. 165 (8): 560–564. doi:10.7326/M16-0946. PMID 27538032.
- ^ US Preventive Services Task Force (9 August 2016). "Screening for Lipid Disorders in Children and Adolescents: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement". JAMA. 316 (6): 625–33. doi:10.1001/jama.2016.9852. PMID 27532917.
- ^ Mattar M, Obeid O. Fish oil and the management of hypertriglyceridemia. Nutr Health. 2009;20(1):41–49.
- ^ Thompson, GR (2004). "Management of dyslipidaemia". Heart. 90 (8): 949–55. doi:10.1136/hrt.2003.021287. PMC 1768388. PMID 15253984.
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