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3 bad spending habits of veterinary practice owners and managers
New Year's is a time for reflecting and planning for resolutions–even in business. So, set a resolution to drop the following three bad spending habits and replace them with new ones to help you stress less about the bottom line in 2014.
Bad habit #1: Bring on every special offer from suppliers
It's difficult to walk away from a deal on drugs and medical supplies, but don't accept one that puts an extra item in inventory that you don't need. Sure, veterinarians like to try new products. But when the decision is made to take on something new, what is it replacing? Here's a target to aim for: $10,000 to $16,000 on-hand drugs and medical supplies per full-time equivalent doctor. That number includes heartworm, flea and tick products but excludes diets.Also, beware of purchasing increased quantities if it will lower your inventory turnover rate below six. An easy back-of-the-envelope calculation for inventory turnover rate is the number of times you refill your inventory of a product in a year. As a general rule, only take advantage of special offers if the purchase keeps your inventory turnover in the six to 12 range.
Bad habit #2: Not investing in your staff
If your staff turnover is on the high side, taking a look at these areas may help zero in on why:
Structured evaluation process. Employees should receive evaluations at least once a year. Good times are an employee's anniversary hiring date or sometime in the first quarter.
Train your staff. Time is money and training takes time. If you constantly find yourself short-staffed, if you experience high staff turnover or if your staff isn't quite up to par, perhaps it's time to examine your pay scales to be sure they're competitive. Plug in job titles and ZIP codes at http://Salary.com/, http://payscale.com/ and http://simplyhired.com/ for local salary ranges.
When Dr. Elizabeth Callahan, owner of Veterinary Medical Center in Easton, Md., looked at her clinic's staff costs last year, they were out of control. She sat down with her clinic's leaders and found a better way to staff.
"If a doctor wasn't coming in until 10 a.m., we didn't need his support team there at 8 a.m.," Dr. Callahan says. "We scheduled smarter. Now, a team member might have to take a two-hour lunch or stay later than usual, but we kept them in the loop from the beginning so they've all been nice about it."
Small changes like this helped Dr. Callahan's practice reduce their staff costs by 3 percent so staff members are seeing bonuses and raises this year.
Bad habit #3: Letting client information lie
In this digital age, updating not only an individual's contact information, but how they wish to be contacted is essential. Granted, doing so will require diligence and a consistent message, but try to keep the process as simple as possible and be sure to explain why you are asking for an update. Try saying, "We value our relationship with you and your pet and keeping accurate contact information is just one of our many standards of care. Can you please answer a few questions?"
There are multiple opportunities to update information when clients visit your practice—when you greet them, when they wait in the reception area, when you work with them in the exam room or when they wait for prescriptions.
Just because you've been doing something one way for years doesn't mean it's best practice. If you can break these bad habits, you'll be in great shape for the new year.
Craving more data? Check out Benchmarks 2013 at http://dvm360.com/buybenchmarks.
Denise Tumblin, CPA, is president and owner of the veterinary practice consulting firm Wutchiett Tumblin and Associates. Christina Materni is a financial analyst at the firm.


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PORTLAND (AP) — State attorney general William Schneider says a state trooper was legally justified in using his handgun to try to disable a motorist's car after a high-speed chase on the Maine Turnpike.
Investigators say 23-year-old Matthew Cole was driving an unregistered car with an expired inspection sticker when he fled from a trooper on Sept. 15 and crashed at Exit 42. Trooper Kyle Wells fired several shots after Cole, ignoring the trooper's instructions, began backing up toward him.
Neither Cole nor Wells were injured.
Schneider concluded Thursday that it was reasonable for Wells to believe he was being threatened with deadly force in the form of the moving car and that deadly force was necessary to protect himself and to stop the vehicle from getting back onto the highway.


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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The Coe College football team improved to 4-0 Saturday, as they beat Buena Vista 51-0 in theIowa Conference opener for both schools. The win was the second-straight on Homecoming for the Kohawks.
The Kohawks rolled in the first half, as they racked up 44 points in the opening 30 minutes of the game. Coe was also perfect passing the ball in the first half, as senior Jared McNutt (Warren, Ill./Warren) completed all 17 passes he attempted for 260 yards. Freshman Mark Atwater (Cedar Rapids, Iowa/Linn-Mar) completed his only three passing attempts in the second half, as the pair of quarterbacks tied an NCAA Division III record for most consecutive passes completed by two players. The only other time a pair has thrown 20-straight completions was Kevin Keefe and David Skarupa of Baldwin-Wallace on Sept. 10, 1994.
Coe was forced to punt on its first possession, but a forced fumble by senior Frank Weymiller (New Albin, Iowa/Waukon) on Buena Vista's opening drive gave Coe the ball at the Beaver 35-yard line. On the seventh play of the drive, McNutt found senior Jared Kuehner (Center Point, Iowa/Center Point-Urbana) for a 10-yard touchdown pass.
Buena Vista had it's biggest drive of the game on the ensuing drive, as they went 70-yards on seven plays, but juniorAntoine Allen-Jackson (Aurora, Ill./Oswego East) blocked Bryce Bintner's 23-yard field goal attempt. On the first play of Coe's drive, McNutt found Kuehner for a 42-yard gain. Junior Gage Mohs (Fredericksburg, Iowa/Sumner-Fredericksburg) rushed 24-yards to the Beaver 14-yard line before senior Brendan Leiran (Waukon, Iowa/Waukon) scored from two-yards out three plays later.
Coe forced a Buena Vista punt on the first play of the second quarter and quickly scored again. On second-and-nine, McNutt found Kuehner for a gain of 55-yards. Two plays later, Mohs scored from a yard out, as Coe went up 20-0.
A quick three-and-out for the Beavers gave the Kohawks the ball back less than two minutes later. On third-and-three, McNutt found junior Keaton Juergens (Elkader, Iowa/Central Elkader) for a 10-yard touchdown pass.
The Kohawks again forced a three-and-out, with the Beavers only holding possession for :55. Senior Jacob Workman(Chadwick, Ill./Milledgeville) rushed for 26-yards on first down. Two plays later, McNutt found Juergens for a gain of 47-yards. On the next play, Leiran plunged in from a yard out, as Coe led 34-0 with 6:55 left in the first half.
On Buena Vista's second play of the next drive, Weymiller forced his second fumble of the game, as Allen-Jackson recovered at the Beaver 27-yard line. The forced fumble was the 12th of Weymiller's career, the most of any player currently playing college football at any NCAA division.
Coe needed just four plays to score, as McNutt found senior Kris Hopkins (Keokuk, Iowa/Keokuk) for a six-yard touchdown. The score put Coe up 41-0 with 5:14 left in the opening half. Buena Vista would put together another big drive, but quarterback Bobby Brown was stopped for a gain of five on fourth-and-11 with 2:19 to play.
The Kohawks put together a 72-yard drive on eight plays, capped by junior Wes Anderson's (Newhall, Iowa/Benton Community) 20-yard field goal as time expired in the half.
Buena Vista turned the ball over on the opening possession of the second half, as senior Bryce Sampson (Roland, Iowa/Roland-Story) intercepted Brown at the Coe 30-yard line. Coe put together it's final scoring drive on six plays, capped by Atwater's career-long 32-yard run up the middle for a touchdown with 9:56 to play in the third quarter.
The Kohawks finished with 24 first downs, while holding the Beavers to 14. Coe ran for 251 yards, while the Beavers had 128. The Kohawks won the battle through the air, outgaining the Beavers 282-114. Coe held a 533-242 advantage in total offense.
Mohs finished with eight carries for 71 yards, while junior Carvin Thompson (Dallas, Texas/Life Charter) added 54 yards on 10 carries. Leiran rushed 10 times for 45 yards. Leiran became the 12th player in school history to rush for 22 touchdowns or more in his career.
McNutt finished the day 17-for-17 for 260 yards. He threw a career-high three touchdown passes, while his 55-yard pass was the longest of his career. Atwater was 3-for-3 for 22 yards. Kuehner led the receivers with five receptions for 113 yards. Juergens added a career-high 82 yards on four receptions, including his third career touchdown reception. Kuehner became the third player in school history to pass 2,000 receiving yards and also moved to fifth with 114 receptions.
Weymiller led the defense with eight tackles. He forced two fumbles for the third time in his career. SophomoreMitchell Berendes (Dubuque, Iowa/Hempstead) had a career-high six tackles, while senior Alex Herink (Clutier, Iowa/North Tama) also had a career-high with five tackles. Junior Dylan Youel (Traer, Iowa/North Tama) had five tackles as well. The Kohawk defense recorded five or more sacks against Buena Vista for the sixth time since 2002.
The Kohawks return to action next Saturday, as they host Loras. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Clark Field. A link for live stats and live video can be found on the front of CoeAthletics.com.


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Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Known more for its prominent role in the cotton industry, as well as being the hometown of the late, great Buddy Holly, Lubbock, Texas isn't exactly a hotbed in terms of noteworthy success in the world of sports.
In fact, if you discount the efforts of the little known Lubbock Cotton Kings (Central Hockey League, 1999-2007) and the long defunct Lubbock Hubbers (minor league baseball, 1922-56), the 11th-most populous city in the Lone Star State can't claim much in terms of significant sporting glory at all.
That is of course until you turn your attention to Texas Tech University, the sixth-largest institution of higher learning in the nation's second-biggest state, with roughly 32,000 students seeking a degree in more than 150 courses of study. Academic pursuits aside, student life at TTU typically revolves around the exploits of the Red Raider football program, at least since the start of the new millennium when former head coach Mike Leach implemented his high-flying offensive attack.
Having played their first game on October 3, 1925, Texas Tech football teams have won 11 conference titles (none since 1994), and been invited to 35 bowl games (13-21-1). Despite the fact that the Red Raiders have only one Big 12 South Division title to their credit (shared in 2008 with Oklahoma and Texas), they have been at the forefront of most college football fans' minds over the last decade or so thanks to the up-tempo style first put in place by Leach, and then continued, albeit to a lesser extent, by Tommy Tuberville.
Having underachieved in the eyes of many Tech supporters, Tuberville's stunning decision to leave Lubbock after three seasons for Cincinnati this past December left the Red Raiders in a quandary, but one they quickly got past as they named 33-year old Kliff Kingsbury the 15th coach in program history less than a week later.
A former star quarterback at Tech (1998-2002), Kingsbury is making his head coaching debut after serving as co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at both Houston and Texas A&M the last four years. He has mentored former UH standout Case Keenum, and was instrumental in helping A&M's Johnny Manziel win the 2012 Heisman Trophy.
During his collegiate playing days, Kingsbury was the first in a long line of record-setting gunslingers under the innovative Leach, throwing for more than 12,000 yards with 95 touchdowns. He set nearly 40 school, 13 Big 12 and 7 NCAA records, and he is one of only four players in college football history to pass for more than 3,000 yards three times in his career.
From a win-loss perspective, the Red Raiders were one of the most successful programs in the country with Leach calling the shots, but Tuberville's reign didn't produce the same results. The past two seasons have seen the Red Raiders stumble late, dropping five straight games to close the 2011 campaign, and four of their last five this past year. Tuberville failed to deliver a winning league ledger, and Red Raider nation is hoping Kingsbury is the man to bring about a resurgence.
Kingsbury is grateful for the opportunity to lead his alma mater into the next chapter in its history and while he realizes there is a palpable air of excitement surrounding his return, he knows it's going to take a lot of hard work to ensure that those who have shown faith in him are not disappointed.
"As far as the football goes, I'm more of a walking-type guy, not a talking- type guy. So I'll let you all see that in the fall", Kingsbury said at his introductory press conference.
He continued, "It's going to be an exciting brand of football. We'll be attacking on both sides of the ball, we'll play with confidence. The kids are going to have fun. They're going to have swagger, and you'll enjoy next year's team. I promise you."
Following his whirlwind courtship, assembling a top-notch staff, assessing the talent on the roster, and laying the groundwork for future success were his first orders of business.
Like Leach did with him, developing quarterbacks appears to be the rookie head coach's forte, and it appears he has a pretty good one with which to work this fall as sophomore Michael Brewer has all the tools necessary to be the next great Red Raider signal caller. Competition will come from freshman Davis Webb, and the two combined to throw for 506 yards and 3 scores in Tech's spring game back in April.
As former star quarterback Seth Doege's (4,205 yards, 39 TDs, 16 interceptions) primary targets last season, Darrin Moore and Eric Ward combined to catch 174 passes for 2,085 yards and 25 touchdowns, but both are gone, leaving diminutive junior wideout Jakeem Grant (33 receptions, 287 yards, 2 TDs) and junior tight end Jace Amaro (25 receptions, 409 yards, 4 TDs) as the only proven pass catchers in what is expected to be an explosive, if rather inexperienced offense.
Kingsbury's fate will be determined by a frenzied fan base that has lofty expectations for the prodigal son returning home, but the reality is it's going to take a few years before anyone will have a real handle on how well he has done.
Despite the obvious state of exuberance that exists today, patience is the key. The prevailing thought is Tech fans will bite their collective tongue so long as progress is being made. Doing things the right way through hard work can get you pretty far in life, but whether or not the King has was it takes to effectively rule his kingdom remains to be seen, meaning his coronation won't be complete until his minions see for themselves.


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Top 20 Best Selling Cars So Far In 2014
Though full-size trucks continue to be America's most popular vehicle by far, plenty of cars and crossovers are disappearing from dealer lots. The best-selling cars in the United States, through June 31:
20. Ford Explorer
The ever-versatile Ford Explorer is the most popular three-row SUV for the first quarter of 2014, the only one in the top 20 best-selling vehicles this year. Buyers can choose between three engines and four individual trim levels, with the most powerful Sport model topping the list. A combination of sharp styling, good fuel economy, and plenty of options keeps buyers coming back.
19. Nissan Rogue
When redesigning the Rogue for 2014, Nissan set its sights on making sure the Rogue looked and drove like a "premium" vehicle. They got something right, because buyers are flocking to the attractive compact crossover in droves. With the ingenious Divide-N-Hide cargo system and a 15 percent increase in fuel efficiency, the Rogue may have the chops to pull ahead of its better-selling competition found in the Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, and Honda CR-V by the end of the sales year.
18. Hyundai Sonata
The 2014 Hyundai Sonata offers attractive styling and a list of quality features that keep buyers behind the wheel. It may not be as sharp to drive or as quick as the sportier Optima offering from sister-company Kia, but the Sonata provides attractive features for those wanting something off the beaten path within the midsize segment.
17. Toyota Prius
As it always has been, the Toyota Prius is the undisputed leader in the hybrid segment. Its familiar design and approachable price keep it the crowd favorite for one more year. However, with the recent burst of hybrid and electric vehicles clogging the segment, the Prius has found some tough competition from the likes of Honda and Ford. The next-generation Prius is in the works, so expect higher sales once it hits showroom floors.
16. Hyundai Elantra
While not the most fun car to be found in the compact segment, the 2014 Hyundai Elantra makes up ground with its quality interior and attractive styling. The Elantra can be bought in two styles, the Coupe and the GT four-door hatch, with the hatch providing an impressive amount of interior space and storage. Buyers beware, however, as the real-world fuel economy does not quite line up with the EPA rating.
15. Toyota RAV4
With the RAV4's clean-sheet redesign in 2013, its styling was toned down to match the rest of the segment. The redesign lost the familiar exterior mounted spare and the optional V-6 engine, but received much-needed major upgrades for the interior. Fans of the RAV4 may bemoan the loss of the more powerful engine, but when we compared the updated RAV4 with its competitors, we found the power to be more than adequate. Buyers seem to agree with the changes, as the RAV4 continues to stay on the best-seller list.
14. Chevrolet Equinox
The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox's success lies in its ability to cut the balance perfectly between small-car looks and fuel economy, but with the added space and utility found in a larger crossover SUV. It's more comfortable and usable than Chevrolet's larger offerings, and potential Equinox buyers should spring the extra $1500 for the newly upgraded optional V-6 engine, giving a necessary power bump over the underpowered base I-4 engine.
13. Ford Focus
Ford's sporty compact sedan finds itself on the best-sellers list for another year. Ford has made sure the Focus lineup is one of the most diverse in the market, offering every variation from an all-electric Focus to full-on performance hot hatch found in the Focus ST. Though most praise the Focus' styling and engaging drive, the MyTouch infotainment system has been labeled as confusing and clunky, perhaps providing reason to look elsewhere in the segment.
12. Chevrolet Cruze
It may lag behind the Honda Civic and the Toyota Corolla, but enough buyers still find themselves in the slightly outdated Chevrolet Cruze to put it at No. 12 on the list. Buyers can look for the reveal of an updated Cruze in the coming months, which will hopefully resolve some issues we found with the current model. Cramped rear space and an unrefined optional diesel engine detract from what would be an overall good compact sedan.
11. Ford Escape
As with Ford's other strong seller, the Focus, the Ford Escape offers something for every need. Strong power from its available EcoBoost engines, the Escape is both fun-to-drive and easy on fuel, with 26 combined city/highway mpg in base trim. Tons of technology and accessories are available, including Ford's Sync infotainment system and the useful hands-free rear hatch. With so many features available, it's no wonder the Escape is the second best-selling compact crossover.
10. Honda CR-V
The Honda CR-V is the best-selling compact crossover for 2014, now ahead of the Ford Escape. Plentiful power from an efficient 2.4-liter I-4 in front-wheel-drive guise returns a notable 26 mpg for combined city/highway, and with available all-wheel drive and an impressive 70.9 cubic feet of space with the rear seats down, the CR-V is still the stand-out offering in the compact crossover segment.
9. Ford Fusion
Though sales of the Ford Fusion have ebbed, the handsomely styled midsize sedan is still on the best-selling list, up three spots from the 2013. With four engines available for a number of tastes and budgets, the Fusion can be had with a range of four-cylinder engines: one entry-level naturally aspirated 1.6-liter, three EcoBoost options, and a range-topping hybrid option.
8. Honda Civic
With sales down slightly from last year, the Honda Civic boasts a slew of attractive standard features for 2014. Standard rear-view camera, Bluetooth connectivity, and an attractive LCD center-stack screen all contribute to the Civic's continuing popularity in the compact sedan segment, putting its sales above rivals from Chevrolet and Ford. Characteristically above-average handling and legendary Honda reliability keep the Civic a consistently worthy choice.
7. Toyota Corolla
Redesigned for the 2014 model year, the Toyota Corolla is once again the compact sedan sales leader. While the recent redesign brought sharp styling and more attention-grabbing features than previous generations, the performance is still lukewarm when compared to its competition. Still, the majority of buyers in this segment are not preoccupied with performance figures, so sales remain strong.
6. Nissan Altima
The attractive and sharp-driving Nissan Altima has found favor with buyers for another year, winning them over with high-quality interior materials, comfortable "zero gravity" seats, and an efficient base engine, with an EPA-rated 27/38 mpg. Buyers can follow the path of the larger Nissan Maxima and opt for the powerful V-6 engine if the base 2.5-liter four-cylinder is low on power. Not all is good, however, with the Altima's noticeably tight interior space, when compared to its competitors, and a clattery CVT transmission.
5. Honda Accord
The Honda Accord, now in its ninth generation of production, has always enjoyed a spot high on the list of best-selling cars. Through its long lifespan, the Accord has often been the pick for enthusiasts looking for a sedan that is a balanced mix of fun-to-drive, fuel efficiency, and reliability. Honda has taken notice and has made sure the Accord remains one of the last midsize sedans available with a manual transmission.
4. Dodge Ram Series
The Ram has dropped one place on the best seller's list for this quarter, but the sales remain strong. Buyers are not the only ones finding favor with Ram, as the Ram EcoDiesel, featuring a powerful and refined turbodiesel V-6, is the first pickup truck to win the Motor Trend Truck of the Year award two years running. Combine this with a high towing capacity and a quality interior results in the Ram being a sales star for another year.
3. Toyota Camry
For another year, Toyota claims the top sales in both compact and midsize segments. The midsize Toyota Camry seems to be slowly losing its lead, however, with quality rivals from Ford, Honda, and Nissan encroaching on its sales. Available in four-cylinder, V-6, or hybrid engine configurations, the Camry has adequate power and fuel efficiency for any budget. The completely updated and refreshed 2015 model is on its way to showroom floors toward the end of the sales year, so expect better deals and lagging sales on the outgoing 2014 model.
2. Chevrolet Silverado Series
Though the Silverado lineup notched the second-highest sales for the first quarter of 2014, sales are lagging behind last year, perhaps due to buyers holding out for the upgraded Heavy Duty models to hit showroom floors. The Silverado lineup has an impressive line of available engines, ranging from an efficient V-6 (4.3 liter, 285 hp) and a group of efficient V-8s (5.3 liter, 355 hp; 6.2 liter, 420 hp) to a Heavy Duty V-8 (6.0 liter, 360 hp). The available 6.6-liter Duramax diesel churns out an incredible 765 lb-ft of torque.
1. Ford F-150 Series
For the first quarter in 2014, the Ford F-150 is once again the best-selling pickup truck for 37 years in a row, and the best-selling vehicle for the past 32 years. Sales are expected to take a slight dip, however, as potential customers wait for the all-new 2015 model to hit dealerships. The 2015 F-150 will feature an all-aluminum body and bed, the first for a pickup truck of this size. Engine options and cab configurations will still be plentiful, most likely leading the F-150 to another year at the top of the sales list.


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Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
Exciting hands-on exhibits and interactive displays tell the story of Sunderland from its prehistoric past through to the present day. The Art Gallery features paintings by L S Lowry alongside Victorian masterpieces and artefacts from the four corners of the world. The stunning Winter Gardens stimulates the senses with over 1,500 flowers and plants brought together in a spectacular showcase of the world's natural beauty.
This museum has a Designated Collection of national importance.
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Sun 12.00-16.00
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This museum has a Designated Collection of national importance.
Collection details
World Cultures, Weapons and War, Social History, Science and Technology, Natural Sciences, Maritime, Land Transport, Industry, Fine Art, Decorative and Applied Art, Costume and Textiles, Coins and Medals, Archaeology
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Krafty Kids
Art and craft activities, one Saturday per month (dates vary) between 13.00-15.00.
How to obtain
Activities are offered on a drop-in basis. Contact 0191 5532323 for more details.
Nature Explorers
Take part in some nature observations in the Winter Gardens then enjoy a related craft activity. Dates vary but activities usually take place between 13.00-15.00 and are suitable for children and families.
How to obtain
Activities are on a drop-in basis. Contact 0191 5532323 for more details.
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BBQ Tour Stop #1 - Las VegasApril 13, 2012
ACM BBQ Throwdown
Las, Vegas, NV
The first stop on the 2012 Great American BBQ Tour was the ACM BBQ Throwdown in Las Vegas. Before Christine and I headed out west though, we met with our national partners in Nashville to run through a dress rehearsal.
It's great to have Weber Sauces and Seasonings along with the tour again this year. Weber has been with the Great American BBQ Tour since the beginning. This year we are promoting their new "Just Add Juice" product, which is a dry marinade that is mixed with different juices based upon meat choices. There are six different Just Add Juice flavors and we are highlighting the Caribbean Jerk seasoning mixed with orange juice and pork loin. Weber Sauces and Seasonings will also be introducing a new line of BBQ Sauces. That means pulled pork loin will also be on our sampling menu! Reser's Fine Foods is on the BBQ Tour again this year and we will have Reser's Original Potato Salad to pass out at each tour stop along with us also able to witness their "America's Best Potato Salad Challenge" at various KCBS tour stops this year. Smithfield is partnering with the Great American BBQ Tour and supplying us with pork loin to grill and smoke on the road! Additionally, we're excited to have Castle Wood Reserve meats and cheeses on tour this year. We have a fantastic grilled turkey pastrami sandwich with Swiss cheese that we will sample during our demonstrations. Oh and speaking of grills, this year we have the ultimate cooking experience in the Big Green Egg along on tour. We will carry two large eggs around on stage and are excited to cook on these premium ceramic cookers! Our accessory sponsor this year is ThermoWorks, which allows us to promote the Thermapen that most BBQ teams (including ourselves) have in their BBQ toolbox and their dual-channel type K thermocouple to monitor both the grate and meat temperature.
Las Vegas is a three-day drive for us (DOT regulations and all) and it was great to get back into "BBQ Tour" mode. Our first day took us through Oklahoma and into Amarillo. The weather cooperated for us and made for a beautiful driving day. On the road to Flagstaff for our second nights stay, Christine and I crossed our fingers and held our breath going past Santa Rosa, NM. That's where we had our truck tire blowout about this time last year. The new trailer rolled right along without issue as we traveled along I-40. We were a bit worried because a week earlier, Flagstaff had quite a bit of snow and there was still snow in the shady areas but none on the road thank goodness. We rolled into Las Vegas earlier than we expected due to the time changes and did a retail stop at one of the local Sam's Clubs to great crowds of BBQ enthusiasts!
We loaded the tour trailer into the parking lot of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and got ready for 100+ teams to start setting up their cook sites. Since we were placed towards the front of the event, closer to the stage and vendors, teams loaded in near us early. Sin City Smokers, Smokin' Yankees, Smokey's BBQ, Three Brothers Different Mothers, Lotta Bull, Poppa Naps were close-by neighbors and were a diverse representation from around the country.
Between our BBQ Tour trailer and the main stage, was the exhibition site where Dr. BBQ, Ray Lampe, organized celebrity cook-offs on both Friday and Saturday. Friday's event included chefs from the MGM resorts while Saturday's grilling event paired BBQ pitmasters with country music stars. Inside the ACM expo were dozens of vendors displaying everything that a country music fan would enjoy from trucks to western wear, jewelry and interactive displays.
But the main reason we were all there was for the ACM BBQ Throwdown! At the end of the day, 111 teams competed for $50,000 in prize money. That amount of money brings people from all over the country, and introduces new people to KCBS and our wonderful world of BBQ that we all know and love. Christine even signed up three new members over the weekend!
At the end of the day, Meat@Slims won the Rib category, Pork Barrel BBQ came all the way from Washington DC to win the Pork category, Dances with Smoke Barbeque took home the Brisket category. Then overall, Lucky's Q scored a 673.1426 to win Reserve Grand and Harry Soo with Slap Yo' Daddy won the Chicken category, took third place with his brisket and won Grand Champion with a 673.1430 score. That's FOUR ten-thousandths of a point!
On Sunday afternoon, after the crowds left and everything got packed away, Christine and I made time to hit the ACM Fan Jam hosted by the Zac Brown Band at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center where they were taping the American Country Music awards. it was a great ending to a fantastic weekend and a great start for the 2012 Great American BBQ Tour!
The 2012 Great American BBQ Tour will be travelling across the country to 23 fantastic BBQ festivals and events. Follow Mike Peters as he blogs along the way. Also be sure to 'Like' the Great American BBQ Tour Facebook page to have a chance to win great prizes including a Small Green Egg and EGGcessories!


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If you've ever worked in, on, with, or around the Internet, you've undoubtedly heard the terms "Web Designer" and "Web Developer". Oftentimes, the two phrases are used interchangeably by someone who is not familiar with the industry. Perhaps the concept is irrelevant to a client who just wants to get their website up and running. Or to a server administrator who has his concerns in the silicon, steel and software that power your website. And what about the nice lady over in Human Resources who blotches up the job posting during the hiring process? I mean — designer and developer — they're the same thing, right?
Let's face it, if you have the word "Web" in your euphemism, you've probably been hammered with questions from both sides of the playing field. Designers will hear things like "how can we add a database to the website?", while developers struggle to answer questions about layout, color selection, image placement, and font styles.
This is why many underfunded, poorly planned Web-based projects fail. Most of the blame can usually be attributed to the fact that not a lot of people actually understand what the difference is between a Web Designer and a Web Developer. This includes everything from skill sets to the actual role each position plays in the formation of a Web-based project.
Perhaps the most effective way to differentiate between the two positions is to establish a clear line that separates the roles and responsibilities of each position in the context of a Web-based project. This will, of course, vary from project to project and from person to person, but we can define a reasonable boundary which the average Web Designer and Web Developer will be comfortable with.
What Exactly is a Web Designer?
The best Web Designers are of the creative type. They have a knack for getting inside of their clients' heads and realizing their clients' vision. They take this vision and masterfully convert it into an aesthetically pleasing, artistic design that aims to impress millions of potential viewers. Some designers study typography, user interface design, and usability. Most include tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and DreamWeaver in their arsenal and frequent sites such as iStockPhoto, Kuler, and a long list of CSS galleries.
It is common, albeit arguable, that a designer's role should also include slicing images, writing (X)HTML, coding CSS, and drafting or editing copy. For the most part, you can think of a Web Designer as a creative expert.
What Exactly is a Web Developer?
Although Web Developers are sometimes referred to as programmers, their skills usually exceed those of a conventional software developer. Think of a Web Developer as more of a technical expert with programming skills.
What About People That Do Both?
As suggested earlier, it is actually quite common for Web Designers and Web Developers to be expected to take on tasks that are outside of their personal skill sets. In my experience, I would only consider a very small number of people that I've worked with to be proficient in both design and development. In most cases, you'll find a cocky developer that thinks his designs are the greatest thing that ever hit the Internet when, in reality, they're mediocre at best. It's far less common to find a designer who thinks he can code up an entire Web application.
So, Which One Should I Choose?
Which one you choose depends on what exactly you are trying to do, but in many cases your project will require skills from both. If you're looking to start a new website or to redesign your old one, you'll want to look for someone with design talent. If you're looking for some kind of database, E-Commerce solution, or integration with another application, you'll want to look for someone with strong development skills.
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A web designer develops and creates websites and associated applications. Web designers work in a variety of industries and often as independent contractors. Education requirements can vary, but web designers can get entry-level work with an associate's degree. Bachelor's degrees provide students with an expanded and advanced skill set that can lead to better job prospects or career advancement.
A web designer creates the look, layout, and features of a website. The job involves understanding both graphic design and computer programming. Once a website is created, a designer helps with maintenance and additions to the website. They work with development teams or managers for keeping the site up-to-date and prioritizing needs, among other tasks.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2015 that the median hourly wage for web developers, who perform the same duties as web designers, was $31.23, or $64,970 annually. The 2014-2024 projected job growth for web developers was 27%, per the BLS. According to the agency, the median income for graphic designers in 2015 was $46,900 ($22.55 hourly). The BLS projected job growth of 1% between 2014 and 2024 for this occupation.
A web designer's job duties cover all aspects of creating a website. Upon meeting with clients and assessing their needs, web designers help create and maintain the product. Their duties include, but aren't limited to, the following:
Writing and editing content
Designing webpage layout
Determining technical requirements
Updating websites
Creating back up files
Solving code problems
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It works as a mirror that reflects your personality to the customers and gives them a reason to get connected with your brand. However, just to save some penny, people take the risk and create their website at own and lack of professionalism may actually cost them the way higher than they even think. Some Website Designing Traps in which people get trapped and simple tips to avoid them. No Optimization Means, No Growth: Search Engine Optimization or SEO is crucial and people who think they don't need to invest their precious money into it are the one who are in the dicey situation.
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As if your website is not optimized for search engines that mean it has no presence in the eyes of Google and if anything not visible on Google's first page means there is no way to grow. So, you should start it right away in an order to save your brand value. So, now you know what are the major slip ups – don't you? Make your path and focus on avoiding them, so, you can attain the goal you want to.
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Despite the fact that this writing strives to define the difference between Web Designers and Web Developers, the reality is that you're bound to find designers who know at least a little bit about development and developers who know at least a little bit about design.
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Although both are very different positions which provide entirely different skillsets, the fact of the matter is that most designers and developers have, or will at some point, become factotums — at least to a certain degree. Some may never bother to differentiate themselves as one or the other.
Perhaps the most important aspect of managing a Web-based project is being able to determine what skills a particular project requires, and who is the right person for the job. In this industry it is very clear that, despite a reasonable separation of roles and responsibilities, an individual's job title is not always a reflection of their personal expertise. It is, alas, more often an indication of their position in terms of demand and naivety.
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There are many people on internet who call themselves as web designers and web design companies. Many people do it for fun, as a hobby or part-time. Web design companies full-time operations are way to go.. Web design companies doing it for living will take your project seriously. Make sure your web design company has done enough research on internet technologies.
A good web design has a potential to engage the visitors & convert them to potential buyers. A website is said to be serving its purpose if it has the potential to generate online leads. Nowadays, it has become mandatory for the business houses to have an online portfolio in the form of websites. The webs provide them the flexibility to reach the targeted audience. But converting targeted audience into potential buyers & customers is certainly a challenging task. Your website plays a crucial role in this. If your web has a good design, then it can easily serve that purpose. The most pertinent question is how to design a good web. Presented below are some of the points that will help you in this.
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Experimental NOAA/ESRL PSD and CU CIRES Forecast of South Tropical Atlantic SST Index in Global Tropics Domain
Predictions of South Tropical Atlantic Index SSTA (red solid line) and verification (blue solid line). Dashed lines indicate one standard deviation confidence intervals appropriate to the LIM forecast.
Tables (Missing values indicated by -999.000):
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Time series of actual forecast errors normalized by one standard deviation of the expected forecast uncertainty given a perfect model. Blue line: Lead = 3 months. Red line: Lead = 6 months. Black line: Lead = 9 months. Yellow line: Lead = 12 months. Given the dynamical assumptions of the prediction model, forecast errors are Gaussian, and the horizontal lines indicate 95% confidence interval.
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Jon Tester Wins Over Denny Rehberg in Montana's 2012 U.S. Senate Race
Update 9:50 a.m. Nov. 7
Jon Tester has given his acceptance speech. After being introduced by his daughter Christine, Tester opened his address by saying "I've been waiting for a long time to say this… It is over!"
He went on to thank his family, his staff and all of his supporters before twice commenting on campaign financing, including this initial reference.
"This victory is our victory because it proves that neither corporations nor billionaires can buy the state of Montana and buy elections. In Montana, we believe that people, and their ideas and their values are what govern us. Despite a irresponsible bad decision by the United States Supreme Court, Montanans proved that tonight and today. Today, we leave this record campaign behind and we start marching ahead together, because as Montanans it doesn't matter which party we belong to, what matters is the values that we share."
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Update 7:00 a.m. Nov. 7
With 542/794 precincts reporting and 216 precincts partially reporting it appears that Jon Tester is in the lead with 48.71% of the vote to Rehberg's 44.72%. Dan Cox has 6.44% of the vote.
Rehberg has 192,440 votes, Tester has 209,615 votes, and Cox has 27,734.
10:00 - With 15 out of 794 precincts fully reporting, Tester is leading Rehberg by about 15%
Tester currently has 44,844 votes, Rehberg has 32,859, and Dan Cox has 4,706.
The Senate race between Denny Rehberg (R), Jon Tester (D) and Dan Cox (L) has been hard fought. Many expect this race to end as it has polled over the past year, with a dead heat.
If the final ballot results are as close as many people expect them to be, there could be multiple recounts and a winner may not be determined until the morning of the November 7th or perhaps even later.
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William C. 'Bill' Rentel, 63, of Prairie Home, passed away at his home on Sunday, Sept 16, 2012.
Visitation for Bill will be from 6:00 until 8:00 o'clock on Wednesday evening Sept. 19th, at Davis Funeral Chapel in Boonville with a prayer service at 6:00 o'clock. Friends may call from noon until time of visitation. The mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, Sept. 20th at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pilot Grove with Father Bob Duesdieker officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with full military honors.
William Charles Rentel was born in Boonville, MO Feb. 27th, 1949, the son of Robert J. Rentel and Dorothy Marie Davis Rentel. Bill served his country with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He married Janice Zeller June 2, 1973 in Pilot Grove and they are the parents of three children. Bill was manager of the Prairie Home CO OP for thirty years until his retirement; at which time he had worked with the Jefferson City Post Office for three years, when health problems prevented him from working. Bill enjoyed the outdoors with hobbies that included fishing, hunting and four wheeling. He was a true family man who appreciated his family and loved his grandchildren.
Bill was preceded in death by his father, Robert Rentel Sr. and one grandchild, Greyson Rentel. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Rentel of Pilot Grove, his wife, Janice, of the home; his sons, Kevin Rentel of El Dorado Springs, MO, Brent Rentel (Casie) and Matthew Rentel (Tara) all of Prairie Home. His brother, R.J. Rentel (Pat) of Pilot Grove, Joyce Vollrath (James) of Pilot Grove, Marty Twenter (Larry), of Boonville and Alice Brownfield (John), of Kansas City also survive. There will be an empty spot in the hearts of his grandchildren, Morgan and Brielle Rentel.
Memorials are suggested to that of the family's choice in care of Davis Funeral Chapel.
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William C. 'Bill' Rentel, 63, of Prairie Home, passed away at his home on Sunday, Sept 16, 2012.


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MEDIA, Pa. — A psychiatric patient ranted about a hospital gun ban before opening fire at the suburban medical complex, killing his caseworker and grazing his psychiatrist before the doctor pulled out his own weapon and fired back, authorities said Friday.
Dr. Lee Silverman emptied his chamber, striking patient Richard Plotts several times. Plotts by then had shot the caseworker in the face and fired several shots at Silverman, including one that grazed his temple and another that struck his thumb, official said.
Plotts had 39 unspent bullets on him when he was wrestled to the ground at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby, authorities say — and police believe he had planned to use them.
"I believe that if the doctor did not have a firearm, (and) the doctor did not utilize the firearm, he'd be dead today, and I believe that other people in that facility would also be dead," Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan said Friday.
Plotts, 49, was sedated but in stable condition after surgery Thursday from his gunshot wounds, police said. They expect to arraign him bedside at a Philadelphia hospital on Friday, charging him with murder in the death of 53-year-old caseworker Barbara Hunt.
Plotts does not have a listed home number, and it was unclear if he has relatives in the area.
"When the caseworker was shot, (Silverman) crouched down behind the desk to avoid him being shot," Whelan said. "He was able to reach for his weapon, and realizing it was a life-or-death situation, was able to engage the defendant in the exchange of gunfire."
The struggle spilled into the hallway, where another doctor and caseworker jumped in to help Silverman and secure Plotts' weapon, Whelan said.
Police in Upper Darby, where Plotts lived, were aware of at least three mental health commitments — once after he cut his wrists and once when he threatened suicide — but said such stays can last just one to three days.
Plotts also had at least four gun arrests, along with assault and drug charges, according to police and court records. And he has been barred from at least one residential shelter because of his violent history, Upper Darby police Superintendent Michael Chitwood said Friday.
"The case workers and the doctors and the catchment centers — they know who violent individuals are, because they're frequent fliers. And the system is not geared toward keeping these people housed somewhere until they start to be better. So you put whole communities at risk," Chitwood said.
Cathy Nickel, a neighbor at Plotts' last known address, an apartment complex in Upper Darby, saw a caseworker move him out of the building about a year ago. As he was taken away in a van, she said, he yelled, "You haven't heard the end of me!"
Plotts had complained to Silverman previously about the gun policy. He showed up nearly an hour early Thursday for a regular appointment with the doctor, whom he had last seen about six weeks ago. Silverman called the caseworker to join them, officials said.
Colleagues heard arguing during the appointment and saw Plotts aiming a gun at Silverman when they peaked inside the door. They quietly backed out and called 911. The shooting soon began, just before 2:30 p.m.
The psychiatrist was recuperating at home Friday. His wife said he did not want to discuss the shooting, and she also declined to comment.
Hospital policy bars anyone except on-duty law enforcement officers from carrying weapons on campus, a Mercy Health System spokeswoman said. She otherwise declined to discuss why Silverman was armed at work.


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Assignment #26: Green
Summer is in full swing, and the word "verdant" leaps to mind for most nature photographers eyeing their local landscapes. As the wild hues of spring flowers give way to the green grasses and leaves of summer, I'd like to see your photos of green. Like our earlier "red" assignment, images for this one can be dominated by green or they can have a single spot of green. -Christopher Robinson, Editor


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Hills District, Sydney, New South Wales
April 7th 2002
OZ File Sighting Report
Report taken from the AUFORN Mailing List
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Sunday March 31st 11.19pm
Hills District N.S.W
Reportee Craig
About 11.0pm Sunday night Craig was walking in his backyard when he saw 2 orange colour balls of light in the sky. He was facing west and they were travelling north west from a southerly direction about 45 degrees above the horizon. Craig said it was their colour and size that caught his attention, they were 5 or 6 times bigger than a star and had a yellowy orange glow, no flashing lights like normal aircraft. He said they were moving slowly in formation far enough apart to telll they were 2 objects and higher than usual aircraft. As they travelled they were also ascending, Craig said he watched them for about 5 minutes until they were tiny pin pricks of light, there was no sound.
From their position in the sky this sighting was approximatly over Blacktown. They could have been those homemade lantern things except for the fact that they move with positive direction and have been witnessed and reported repeatedly.
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Treating high blood pressure and chronic stable angina (chest pain). It may be used alone or with other medicines. It is also used for treating and preventing supraventricular tachycardia (a rhythm disturbance of the heart) and for controlling heart rate response to other rhythm disturbances, specifically atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include decreased mental status; dizziness; loss of consciousness; shortness of breath; slow or irregular heartbeat.Proper storage of verapamil immediate-release:
Store verapamil immediate-release at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep verapamil immediate-release out of the reach of children and away from pets.
This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take verapamil immediate-release or any other medicine. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for you. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about verapamil immediate-release. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to verapamil immediate-release. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. You must talk with your healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using verapamil immediate-release.
Disclaimer: This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for you. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. You must talk with your healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine.
It is possible that some side effects of verapamil may not have been reported. These can be reported to the FDA here. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.
Applies to verapamil: oral capsule extended release, oral capsule extended release 24 hr, oral tablet, oral tablet extended release, oral tablet extended release 24 hr
Other dosage forms:
As well as its needed effects, verapamil may cause unwanted side effects that require medical attention.
If any of the following side effects occur while taking verapamil, check with your doctor immediately:Less common
Some verapamil side effects may not need any medical attention. As your body gets used to the medicine these side effects may disappear. Your health care professional may be able to help you prevent or reduce these side effects, but do check with them if any of the following side effects continue, or if you are concerned about them:More common
Applies to verapamil: compounding powder, intravenous solution, oral capsule extended release, oral tablet, oral tablet extended release
Constipation due to verapamil appears to be related to a delay of colonic transit and not to an effect on upper gastrointestinal transit.[Ref]
Gastrointestinal side effects have included constipation (up to 11.7%), nausea (up to 2.7%), dyspepsia (up to 2.7%), and diarrhea (up to 2.4%). Nausea (0.9%) and abdominal discomfort (0.6%) have been reported with intravenous verapamil. Nonobstructive, paralytic ileus (reversible upon discontinuation) has been reported infrequently. Diarrhea, dry mouth, gastrointestinal distress, and gingival hyperplasia have been reported during open trials/postmarketing experience.[Ref]
Cardiovascular side effects have included hypotension (up to 2.5%), new or worsened congestive heart failure (CHF) or pulmonary edema (negative inotropism; 1.8%), bradycardia (heart rate less than 50/minute; 1.4%), atrioventricular (AV) block (first-degree; up to 1.7%), AV block (total first-, second-, and third-degree; 1.2%), AV block (second- and third-degree; 0.8%), and postural hypotension (up to 0.4%). Symptomatic hypotension (1.5%), bradycardia (1.2%), and severe tachycardia (1%) have been reported with intravenous verapamil. In studies related to control of ventricular response in patients taking digoxin who had atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, ventricular rate less than 50/minute at rest (15%) and asymptomatic hypotension (5%) were reported. Dizziness, hypotension, peripheral edema, and headache are not uncommon and are related to vasodilation of vascular smooth muscle. Verapamil may accelerate conduction of anomalous AV conduction tissue, as in the Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, which can result in worsened tachycardia, including malignant ventricular tachyarrhythmias or accelerated junctional tachycardia. Because of this potentially fatal side effect, verapamil is not recommended in patients with atrial fibrillation and premature ventricular depolarizations. Angina pectoris, AV block (second- and third-degree), atrioventricular dissociation, CHF, pulmonary edema, abnormal ECG, chest pain, claudication, hypertension, myocardial infarction, palpitations, and purpura (vasculitis) have been reported during open trials/postmarketing experience.[Ref]
CHF or pulmonary edema may be particularly important in patients with poor left ventricular function.
Various conduction disturbances have been reported with verapamil therapy, including bradycardia, AV block, first-, second-, third-degree heart block, and left bundle branch block.
One study of patients with the Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW) has shown that patients with a history of WPW complicated by atrial fibrillation and a history of reciprocating tachycardias with rapid conduction over an accessory pathway during atrial fibrillation are more susceptible to ventricular fibrillation after verapamil than those without a history of a rapid ventricular response. A small series of patients with WPW complicated by atrial fibrillation and a rapid ventricular response who developed cardiac arrest within 1 to 10 minutes after receiving intravenous verapamil has been reported.
The mechanism by which verapamil may enhance the ventricular rate response to atrial fibrillation is not known. Verapamil may directly shorten the refractory period of the accessory pathway or cause reflex tachycardia indirectly by causing peripheral vasodilation.[Ref]
A 70-year-old man with supraventricular tachycardia began to experience uncontrollable, irregular, and symmetrical jerking movements in his extremities and torsional movements in his trunk 10 months after beginning verapamil. Both myoclonic and dystonic movements occurred during activity and rest. An electroencephalogram was normal. The movements were not initiated by photic stimulation, hyperventilation, or acoustic stimuli. Once diltiazem was substituted, the movements gradually resolved over the ensuing three weeks. There was no rechallenge.
A 28-year-old woman was treated for supraventricular tachycardia with 10 mg of intravenous verapamil for 3 days in a row. After the third dose, the patient experienced involuntary movements in the buccolingual and neck muscles which made language articulation difficult. The patient also experienced episodes of compulsory neck extension and spasmodic movements of the eyes going upwards. The patient was treated with diazepam parenterally and the symptoms disappeared after 24 hours.[Ref]
Nervous system side effects have included headache (up to 12.1%), dizziness (up to 4.7%), lethargy (up to 3.2%), fatigue (up to 4.5%), sleep disturbances (up to 1.4%), paresthesia (up to 1%), and rare neurologic complaints (including paresthesias, sleeping problems, and tremors; less than 1%). Dizziness (1.2%), headache (1.2%), sleepiness, vertigo, and rare cases of seizures during injection have been reported with intravenous verapamil. Rare cases of muscle fasciculations in patients with underlying neuromuscular diseases, stroke associated with verapamil-induced hypotension, exacerbation of myasthenia gravis, and myoclonic dystonia have been reported. Cerebrovascular accident, confusion, equilibrium disorders, extrapyramidal symptoms, insomnia, paresthesia, shakiness, somnolence, syncope, and tinnitus have been reported during open trials/postmarketing experience.[Ref]
Other side effects have included flu syndrome (up to 3.7%), peripheral edema (up to 3.7%), edema (up to 3%), pain (up to 2.4%), fatigue (1.7%), accidental injury (up to 1.5%), ankle edema (up to 1.4%), and flushing (up to 0.8%). Asthenia has been reported during open trials/postmarketing experience.[Ref]
Immunologic side effects have included infection (up to 12.1%).
A 26-year-old man with rheumatic heart disease, mitral stenosis, and supraventricular tachycardia became apneic following a 5 mg intravenous bolus of verapamil. His heart rhythm at the time was supraventricular tachycardia at 290 beats per min; his blood pressure is not reported. The patient responded to assisted ventilation, oxygen, and DC cardioversion. The authors of this case report have located two other such cases, one of which had "stable hemodynamics," but died due to intravenous verapamil-associated acute respiratory arrest.
A 66-year-old woman with a 10-year history of hypertension and bronchial asthma was switched from immediate-release verapamil to sustained-release verapamil. The patient developed dyspnea, cough, and wheezing after taking the first tablet. The patient experienced similar reactions on three subsequent occasions with verapamil sustained-release administration.[Ref]
Respiratory side effects have included upper respiratory infection (up to 5.4%), pharyngitis (up to 3%), sinusitis (up to 3%), rhinitis (up to 2.7%), and dyspnea (up to 1.4%). Extremely rare cases of respiratory arrest have been associated with the use of intravenous verapamil. The mechanism is unknown. An acute asthma attack associated with sustained-release verapamil has been reported. Dyspnea has also been reported during open trials/postmarketing experience.[Ref]
Hepatic side effects have included elevated liver enzymes (up to 1.4%), and elevated transaminases with or without elevated serum bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase. The mechanism of injury is not known. Verapamil-associated hepatotoxicity is considered to be idiosyncratic, although some cases indicate a probable hypersensitivity mechanism. Elevated liver enzymes have also been reported during open trials/postmarketing experience.[Ref]
Transient increases in liver function tests may occur but generally resolve following discontinuation of verapamil, although these changes may abate even with continued administration. A hypersensitivity mechanism is suspected since some cases report eosinophilic infiltrations and moderate cholestasis on liver biopsy.
Hepatic side effects may be more likely and more severe in patients with liver disease. It is recommended that verapamil therapy be reconsidered if this patient's liver disease is severe. Monitoring liver function tests during therapy is recommended.[Ref]
Dermatologic side effects have included rash (up to 1.4%). Diaphoresis has been reported with intravenous verapamil. Arthralgia and rash, exanthema, hair loss, hyperkeratosis, macules, sweating, urticaria, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and erythema multiforme have been reported during open trials/postmarketing experience.[Ref]
Endocrine side effects have rarely included interference with the release or synthesis of prolactin inhibitor factor in the hypothalamus; however, the mechanism is not known. A single case of hyperglycemic metabolic acidosis has been associated with sustained-release verapamil. Galactorrhea/hyperprolactinemia has been reported during open trials/postmarketing experience.[Ref]
Due to verapamil-induced hyperprolactinemia, rare cases of galactorrhea have been reported in both sexes.[Ref]
Renal side effects have included rare cases of oliguria and worsened renal function in patients with preexisting chronic renal failure.[Ref]
Rare cases of hypertensive patients with chronic renal failure who developed acute oliguric renal failure after receiving verapamil have been reported. These patients also developed symptomatic hypotension associated with slow cardiac arrhythmias.[Ref]
Genitourinary side effects have included rare cases of sexual impotence and loss of libido among males. Gynecomastia, galactorrhea/hyperprolactinemia, impotence, increased urination, and spotty menstruation have been reported during open trials/postmarketing experience.[Ref]
After the onset of impotence, one patient elected to discontinue verapamil. His impotence resolved upon drug discontinuation, and recurred upon rechallenge.[Ref]
Musculoskeletal side effects have included myalgia (up to 1.1%) and bizarre perceptual symptoms most closely described as cold extremities. Muscle fatigue has been reported with intravenous verapamil. Arthralgia (with rash) and muscle cramps have been reported during open trials/postmarketing experience.[Ref]
Three case reports have been found by one practitioner. In each case, unusual symptoms of cold extremities and paresthesias without objective evidence of a neuromuscular or cardiac etiology were described. The symptoms resolved upon discontinuation and, in each case, recurred upon drug rechallenge.[Ref]
Psychiatric side effects have included rare cases of depression. Emotional depression has been reported with intravenous verapamil. Psychotic symptoms have been reported during open trials/postmarketing experience.[Ref]
Hematologic side effects have included ecchymosis or bruising during open trials/postmarketing experience.[Ref]
Hypersensitivity side effects have included aggravated allergy during open trials/postmarketing experience. In rare cases of hypersensitivity, broncho/laryngeal spasm accompanied by itch and urticaria has been reported with intravenous verapamil.[Ref]
Ocular side effects have included blurred vision during open trials/postmarketing experience. Rotary nystagmus has been reported with intravenous verapamil.[Ref]
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Keegan's Balance of New & Old
Name: Keegan
Location: Hackney neighborhood of London, England
This is my Victorian 1 bedroom converted apartment on the edge of a park in Hackney, London. Moving into my apartment presented many space issues. I was renting a much larger property prior, so I had to find unique ways to store and display my things with the flat feeling cluttered.
I decided to renovate the property with a clean, modern fitted kitchen and bathroom, and then to decorate it with antique and vintage pieces I've collected over the years to give the apartment a good balance of new and old. As a collector of musical instruments and art, I kept the walls bright white, with gallery appeal, to display them. I also hung my bicycle in my bedroom and used a clothes rail instead of a bulky clothes chest. I have under bed storage for clothes as well.
I chose a WW1 trunk to use as a coffee table and to double as storage. I built in the chunky shelving myself which provides great floor to ceiling display space. I built it around my radiator to conceal is slightly. My breakfast table folds on either side to save space when not in use.
My bathroom floor is engineered bamboo — very resilient in the wet and provides great warmth in the winter. The rest of the apartment floor is engineered oak. I also chose a wooden butchers worktop in the kitchen. More wood, less stone.
Green, red and white are the 3 dominant colors. Green breathes life in the apartment, the red warmth and the white gives a perception of space and calm.
Thanks, Keegan!
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