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A Battle Ground auto glass installer who overbilled an insurance company for years has pleaded guilty to first-degree theft.
Robert T. Wooster, 51, doing business as Dr. Bob's Auto Glass and DRB Enterprises Auto Glass, is believed to have overcharged Farmers Insurance Company at least $100,000 – and perhaps significantly more – over several years.
"Insurance fraud costs everyone, in the form of higher premiums," said state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler. " Dr. Bob was doctoring his invoices, illegally inflating them."
Farmers contacted Kreidler's office, which has a Special Investigations Unit to investigate insurance fraud. The state investigators served a search warrant on Wooster's business in late 2007, seizing dozens of fraudulent invoices.
The investigation found that Wooster had two schemes for illegally billing the insurer:
-He would replace chipped or cracked windshields, but bill the company for more-expensive side- or back windows. The insurance commissioner's office is aware of more than 100 cases in which customers had windshields replaced, but where the records showed that Wooster had billed for side- or back glass.
-He would submit bogus invoices, cutting and pasting photocopied dealer invoices to make it look like his costs for the glass were much higher than they really were. He also fabricated false invoices for parts that were never actually installed, such as new window moldings.
Wooster pleaded guilty to the felony charge this week in Clark County Superior Court. Sentencing is scheduled for mid-February.

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The Australian Tax Office (ATO) is utilising data provided by the Australian Investments and Security Commission (ASIC) to data match share trades.
The ATO is accessing more than 500 million records detailing price, quantity and time of individual trades dating back to 2014. The information complements information that the ATO already holds from brokers, share registries and exchanges.
Utilising this wealth of information, the ATO will explore what has been reported on tax returns, specifically, capital gains on the sale or transfer of shares and the losses claimed.
Given that more than 5 million Australians now own shares, the ATO is keen to ensure that errors are minimised.
"Almost one third of all Australian adults own shares, and there is evidence that some taxpayers are getting it wrong when it comes to reporting their capital gains or losses from the sale of shares. In particular, we tend to see higher rates of error among those who don't regularly trade in shares and who are not aware of the tax implications," Assistant Commissioner Kath Anderson said.
With penalties as high as 75% of the tax shortfall, it is important to ensure that you have your documentation in place for share trades and transfers including records of share purchase and sale prices, as well as costs like brokerage fees. If you sold part of your share holdings, you need to keep records of the parcel you sold and the parcel you are still holding.
The material and contents provided in this publication are informative in nature only. It is not intended to be advice and you should not act specifically on the basis of this information alone. If expert assistance is required, professional advice should be obtained.


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Chapter 92 Moby-Dick by Herman Melville
Now this ambergris is a very curious substance, and so important as an article of commerce, that in 1791 a certain Nantucket-born Captain Coffin was examined at the bar of the English House of Commons on that subject. For at that time, and indeed until a comparatively late day, the precise origin of ambergris remained, like amber itself, a problem to the learned. Though the word ambergris is but the French compound for grey amber, yet the two substances are quite distinct. For amber, though at times found on the sea-coast, is also dug up in some far inland soils, whereas ambergris is never found except upon the sea. Besides, amber is a hard, transparent, brittle, odorless substance, used for mouth-pieces to pipes, for beads and ornaments; but ambergris is soft, waxy, and so highly fragrant and spicy, that it is largely used in perfumery, in pastiles, precious candles, hair-powders, and pomatum. The Turks use it in cooking, and also carry it to Mecca, for the same purpose that frankincense is carried to St. Peter's in Rome. Some wine merchants drop a few grains into claret, to flavor it.
Who would think, then, that such fine ladies and gentlemen should regale themselves with an essence found in the inglorious bowels of a sick whale! Yet so it is. By some, ambergris is supposed to be the cause, and by others the effect, of the dyspepsia in the whale. How to cure such a dyspepsia it were hard to say, unless by administering three or four boat loads of Brandreth's pills, and then running out of harm's way, as laborers do in blasting rocks.
I have forgotten to say that there were found in this ambergris, certain hard, round, bony plates, which at first Stubb thought might be sailors' trowsers buttons; but it afterwards turned out that they were nothing, more than pieces of small squid bones embalmed in that manner.
Now that the incorruption of this most fragrant ambergris should be found in the heart of such decay; is this nothing? Bethink thee of that saying of St. Paul in Corinthians, about corruption and incorruption; how that we are sown in dishonor, but raised in glory. And likewise call to mind that saying of Paracelsus about what it is that maketh the best musk. Also forget not the strange fact that of all things of ill-savor, Cologne-water, in its rudimental manufacturing stages, is the worst.
I should like to conclude the chapter with the above appeal, but cannot, owing to my anxiety to repel a charge often made against whalemen, and which, in the estimation of some already biased minds, might be considered as indirectly substantiated by what has been said of the Frenchman's two whales. Elsewhere in this volume the slanderous aspersion has been disproved, that the vocation of whaling is throughout a slatternly, untidy business. But there is another thing to rebut. They hint that all whales always smell bad. Now how did this odious stigma originate?
I opine, that it is plainly traceable to the first arrival of the Greenland whaling ships in London, more than two centuries ago. Because those whalemen did not then, and do not now, try out their oil at sea as the Southern ships have always done; but cutting up the fresh blubber in small bits, thrust it through the bung holes of large casks, and carry it home in that manner; the shortness of the season in those Icy Seas, and the sudden and violent storms to which they are exposed, forbidding any other course. The consequence is, that upon breaking into the hold, and unloading one of these whale cemeteries, in the Greenland dock, a savor is given forth somewhat similar to that arising from excavating an old city graveyard, for the foundations of a Lying-in Hospital.
I partly surmise also, that this wicked charge against whalers may be likewise imputed to the existence on the coast of Greenland, in former times, of a Dutch village called Schmerenburgh or Smeerenberg, which latter name is the one used by the learned Fogo Von Slack, in his great work on Smells, a text-book on that subject. As its name imports (smeer, fat; berg, to put up), this village was founded in order to afford a place for the blubber of the Dutch whale fleet to be tried out, without being taken home to Holland for that purpose. It was a collection of furnaces, fat-kettles, and oil sheds; and when the works were in full operation certainly gave forth no very pleasant savor. But all this is quite different with a South Sea Sperm Whaler; which in a voyage of four years perhaps, after completely filling her hold with oil, does not, perhaps, consume fifty days in the business of boding out; and in the state that it is casked, the oil is nearly scentless. The truth is, that living or dead, if but decently treated, whales as a species are by no means creatures of ill odor; nor can whalemen be recognised, as the people of the middle ages affected to detect a Jew in the company, by the nose. Nor indeed can the whale possibly be otherwise than fragrant, when, as a general thing, he enjoys such high health; taking abundance of exercise; always out of doors; though, it is true, seldom in the open air. I say, that the motion of a Sperm Whale's flukes above water dispenses a perfume, as when a musk-scented lady rustles her dress in a warm parlor. What then shall I liken the Sperm Whale to for fragrance, considering his magnitude? Must it not be to that famous elephant, with jeweled tusks, and redolent with myrrh, which was led out of an Indian town to do honor to Alexander the Great?


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Culture is a product of your material existence. If that is one of poverty, particularly on a generational scale, it would certainly influence your culture. Even if you live in the developed world and share cultural similarities with those who are relatively rich, a lack of real word resources creeps into your more abstract understanding of who you are. Despite what both liberal and conservative theorists tell us, the way to fix poverty doesn't simply lie in changing people's behaviors, and therefore their culture. It is much more simple, and complex, than that. The solution to poverty is a massive redistribution of wealth, from those who "own" the commanding heights of the economy to those who do the tasks that make our society function. You would be surprised how social pathologies fade away when you no longer have to explain to your kids why your existence is lacking key resources.
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"I would like to address a sincere and unreserved recommendation for the guitarist and composer Pascal Bournet who gave many concerts at my request. During his performances Pascal Bournet has, each time, presented an outstanding musical programme which has always impressed and delighted my guests and myself."
Heinrich Wilhelm Beuth Ambassador, Chief Inspector at the German Foreign Office.
"Tá sé go deas le fheicáil ceol mo shinsear seinnte chomh deas". Dara O'Carolan
What a pleasure to hear the music of my ancestor so beautifully played.
Concerts :
Maison Radio France (studio 106, studio 105), Festival d'Auvers sur Oise, Festival de Duisburg, Nuit de la Guitare au Casino de Paris, Festival en Albret, Transart Reims, Théâtre 140 (Bruxelles), Ambassade du Vénézuela, Festival de la Côte d'Opale, Ambassade d'Allemagne (La Haye), Ambassade du Brésil, Fest. Paris Banlieue Tango...
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How to Address a Coworker's Sexist Behavior or Comments
With movements like #MeToo and #TimesUp, more attention has been given to sexual misconduct and harassment in the workplace and world in general. If you are the target of a coworker's sexist behavior or comments, here's how you can address it in a professional yet clear manner:
Find Your Voice
While I know it seems unlikely, there is always the small chance a coworker may not know the remarks he sometimes makes are viewed as sexist or negative in any way. In other words, they're more ignorant or lacking self-awareness than they are a purposeful aggressor. Be sure to speak up and share your thoughts and feelings, letting the offender know his offensive behavior is not appreciated. While you may feel anger or other strong feelings inside, try to be a bigger person than your coworker. Instead of using an outburst (as warranted as it may feel), focus on clear communication as a first step toward resolving the issue.
Treat the Guilty Party Like a Child
Often the guilty party is not an evil person hellbent on making your life miserable. They are simply thoughtless and have a different point of view as you. When they let a sexist comment fly or act inappropriately, try to react as you would to a misbehaving child who doesn't have the context to understand his own actions. Don't get mad – point out the behavior, make it clear it is unacceptable, and move on with business like the professional you are.
Say "No" More
Are you often asked to take notes during a meeting or be the one to go for the coffee and muffin run? Does it feel like this is because your mostly-male coworkers think those kinds of tasks are women's work?
It is your right to say 'no' more often. For example, you can say something like, "I took notes the last couple of meetings, how about Frank does it this week?" or "I'm happy to be a team player, as I'm sure all of you are, so how about someone else get the coffee this week as I've done it the past three times." Again, it's important to speak calmly and factually.
Document Everything
It's possible that all of your efforts may do little to dissuade the guilty party or parties. In these instances, it's important that you document all the offensive incidents, what was said and by whom, and the day and date. Make copies for yourself and head to HR with a copy.
Follow Up
If no ramifications or corrections of behavior occur, follow up with your HR department to determine what measures they plan to take. Stay the course and see it through to the end to make sure the message is clear – that message being sexist comments and behavior will NOT be tolerated.
If you are a victim of sexual misconduct and would like to speak to someone about it, please be in touch. I would be happy to discuss how I might be able to help.


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Guide to risky business of life, death, driving, and finance
Book Review: Understanding risk begins with understanding yourself
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I enjoyed reading The Real Story of Risk, both as a risk professional in banking and as an ordinary human being.
The book takes you through an analysis of risk as it relates to human evolution and some of the threats we have experienced in the past, face presently, or may encounter throughout our future existence.
Croston's book helps the reader understand the relationship between our conscious rational thoughts; our sub-conscious, sometimes irrational ones; and our emotional reactions to them both when it comes to making life's daily decisions about risk, for the short and the long term. The author by background is a biologist, and makes the interesting point early on that "our biology and instincts protected us from predators and snakes, but now they lead us astray when these perils have dwindled in the developed world."
I didn't consider myself a particular thrill seeker by nature; but I have engaged in some of the risky activities referenced in the book throughout my life experiences. Now I know more about why I may have--but probably shouldn't have--made some unfortunate choices in retrospect.
As a mother, I especially enjoyed Croston's exploration of the child and teenager stages of life. I already suspected many of these things, but it made me feel better to know I was right after all. For example, Croston discusses the scientific reasons behind teenagers' difficulties with driving, and recounts why, as he describes it, "male teens go particularly nuts when you put a few of them together in a car on a Friday night."
I would have liked to read more about how society, politics, and the media influence people's decisions about risk in reaction to those types of pressures. I guess that may be an idea for the author's next book?
Financial application of Real Story
As it relates to banking specifically, I did not find any "magic bullet" of insight that would solve all of the issues in my day-to-day banking job.
The book does more for overall understanding of risk. I did find it interesting to validate that people by nature think in the short term and make decisions accordingly about risk and reward. This I find to be true in many aspects of risk management in a financial institution.
Maybe it's because bankers are always trying to meet the immediate expectations of shareholders and regulators. Or maybe the current environment is too volatile and changing too rapidly to allow us to think very far ahead.
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We must identify and remediate not only our current risks, but imagine those that have not yet occurred and strive to prevent those from happening as well. The author does provide some thoughts on why we think this way, which may help us to think differently going forward.
Interestingly, the chapter that discusses teenage drivers at length, "The Balancing Act," joins that issue with, of all things, the financial crisis that led to the Great Recession. A representative quote from this section:
"Knowingly buying a risk based on its perceived value is one thing. The problem in the financial crisis started when people thought that they could make risk disappear, like a rigged-shell game, but the risk was still there all the time, biding its time to come back and bite us all in our proverbial asset."
Risk through an anecdotal eye
Traditionally, banking is about relationships or "stories," as the author puts it--qualitative measurement is still the favored approach by most community bankers--it's about people, which is always more interesting than data analytics.
Yet while banking is about people and relationships, that is being bypassed. More and more, community bankers are being asked to put quantitative risk measurements in place and manage to them.
This approach has historically been left to the larger banks and their expertise. As we move into the future, however, this approach becomes much more important to making informed decisions for competitive advantage in a marketplace of the next generation. Our resources are being stretched further, our desired profit margins are harder to achieve, external economic and crime threats are increasing, and technology has completely changed the way we live and do business.
Managing these risks and many others are critical to our future success and survival, in business and in life.
Risk, the stuff of life
Whether you are driving to work or contemplating survival of the human species, analyzing risk in everything we do is necessary in order to live life and run our businesses successfully. With appropriate planning and a little luck we should be able to do so prudently. This book will provide some thoughts as to how you might think about and approach risk in different ways.
It should at least make us more aware of risk and what can be done. In his opening, Croston gently pokes fun at people's attitudes: "We do our best to ignore common hazards like heart disease, which kills one in five people in the United States, while we are terrified of sharks, which are mainly a hazard in movies."
Even so, we can plan for everything and sometimes even with best efforts for prevention, the unexpected happen.
So, having thought about my risks today, as I do everyday, I think I'll just step outside and enjoy the sunshine…
Wait, did I put on my sunscreen?
Oh, and where is that umbrella of mine?
Just in case.
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By: Dairy Today Editors // Source: Cooperatives Working Together
CWT announced today that, beginning the week of May 7th, it will begin accepting requests for export assistance for Anhydrous Milk Fat (AMF). This decision was the result of a thorough economic review of world market fundamentals and the potential return on investment for dairy producers, says Jim Tillison, CWT's chief operating officer.
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) also has accepted 11 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, Darigold, Foremost Farms, and Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative to sell a total of 1,186 metric tons (2.615 million pounds) of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese and 341 metric tons (0.752 million pounds) of butter to customers in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and South America. The product will be delivered May through July 2012.
In 2012, CWT has assisted member cooperatives in making export sales of Cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gouda cheese totaling 46.0 million pounds, and butter totaling 39.2 million pounds, to 26 countries on four continents. On a butterfat basis, the milk equivalent of these exports is 1.280 billion pounds, or the same as the annual milk production of 60,900 cows.
Assisting CWT members through the Export Assistance program positively impacts producer milk prices in the short-term by reducing inventories that overhang the market and depress cheese and butter prices. In the long-term, CWT's Export Assistance program helps member cooperatives gain and maintain market share, thus expanding the demand for U.S. dairy products and the farm milk that produces them.
CWT will pay export bonuses to the bidders only when delivery of the product is verified by the submission of the required documentation.
The Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) Export Assistance program is funded by voluntary contributions from dairy cooperatives and individual dairy farmers. The money raised by their investment is being used to strengthen and stabilize the dairy farmers' milk prices and margins. For more information about CWT, visit www.cwt.coop


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Pest Control in Benarkin North
Dunrite offers a tailored suite of treatment options to suit your needs. Our general pest control options cover cockroaches, silverfish, webbing spiders, fleas, bed bugs, rats, mice, ants, mosquitos, wasps, and more. We offer internal and external treatments using evidence-based and effective techniques. The safety of you and your family is our first priority, so our chemicals will not endanger your pets or children. We also offer personalised education with our service, arming you with knowledge to get rid of pests for good.
Dunrite also conducts pest inspections for commercial and business sites. From warehouses to cafes to aged care facilities, our general pest inspection services can be applied at your workplace to secure the area from damage and pest invasion. Dunrite guarantees a completely tailored and flexible plan of action that suits your business needs and requirements! We can arrange quarterly, bi-annual, annual, and one-off pest control inspections that come with a comprehensive report and education for protecting your business site in the present and the future.
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A home page banner animation is almost the very first thing that your customers will see when they land on your website. You can say that it's also an important part of the home page because a home page banner animation is usually at the top of the home page, and it is an animation with images of your products and/or services flashing. Thus, it normally attracts the attention of your users.
Check out the video to see how easy it is to organise the contents of your website.
i. Spice up the home page. An animated banner is definitely more eye-catching than an image that does not animate (move).
ii. Gives more attention to your products and/or services.
iii. By changing the images in the animated banner regularly, it gives a refreshing impression to your customers and they will keep visiting your website because they know you update it.
iii. Low maintenance- Low cost for changing the images.
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LDN2SFO is a group trip for entrepreneurs from London to Silicon Valley that allows participants to experience, at first hand, the melting-pot of technologists, entrepreneurs and investors that has incubated many of the world's most innovative and successful tech startups.
The schedule includes talks and Q&A sessions with successful entrepreneurs and investors, company visits and networking events to allow the participants to meet their peers, so they can begin making connections and building their network in Silicon Valley. Our goals are to expose London-based entrepreneurs to San Francisco and the Bay Area's collaborative, 'Pay-It-Forward' culture; to educate and inspire; and to build bridges between London and Silicon Valley. LDN2SFO is a non-profit initiative, which is made possible by the generous support of: |


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FMI releases Q2-2013 construction outlook
Projections by FMI are down due to a decline in public construction and expectations of more cuts due to the sequester, though there is a projected rebound for 2014.
FMI released its Q2-2013 Construction Outlook and reduced annual Construction-Put-In-Place predictions to $913 billion, a 7% growth from 2012, due to shifting markets. This is down nearly $6 billion from the $918,897 million, 8% growth estimated in the Q1's Outlook. However, FMI does expect growth to return to 8% growth in 2014 with annual CPIP reaching $989 billion.
The major markets adjusted downward with lower expected growth are:
Commercial Construction (-0.8%) — The current forecast calls for about a 1% drop in commercial construction from the Q1 forecast. However, this still represents a modest increase of 6%, to $49.8 billion for 2013. One of the contributing factors is that sales for retail and food service businesses is slower than anticipated.
Health care (-3.15%) — Contributing factors for the decrease include hospital beds per 1,000 people trending downward and shorter patient stays.
Amusement and Recreation (-2.0%) — Given the belt-tightening attitude across the country right now, it will likely be much more difficult to get funding from taxes and municipalities to build new stadiums in the near future.
Sewage and Water Disposal (-3.8%) — Construction for sewage and waste disposal was off 2% in 2012. FMI forecasts another 2% drop in 2013. The ability to fund necessary water infrastructure improvements is central to the decline as many municipal water systems still depend on the tax base for funding.
Water Supply (-3.2%) — Construction for water supply projects will drop 1% in 2013 after dropping 7% in 2012. On the bright side, in March the Senate Environmental and Public Works Committee unanimously approved a Water Resources Development Act, including a measure to create the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. WIFIA would provide $50 million per year from 2014 to 2018 to help fund large-scale water infrastructure projects.
While there is no singular reason for the drop in these markets—each is evaluated on its own criteria—there are a few economic concerns that touch all of them.
- The decline in public construction
- Expectations of more cuts as the sequestration continues
- Tight lending criteria
- Consumers cautious about increasing their debt load.
This economic climate will keep the heat on A/E/C industry competition, especially if companies that make their livelihood in government construction start looking for work in the already competitive private sectors.
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text: LAUNCHES 4KCAM PRODUCT LINE WITH WAYNE, NJ (Nov. 12, 2014) – JVC Professional Products, a division of JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation, will introduce its 4KCAM product line and unveil three handheld camera models at Content & Communications World (CCW) 2014, which runs Nov. 12-13 in New York City. The new GY-LS300 is a Super 35 camcorder that accepts a variety of interchangeable lenses, the GY-HM200 is a versatile, full-featured 4K Ultra HD camcorder with HD streaming, and the GY-HM170 delivers 4K Ultra HD imagery in an economical, palm-sized camera with professional features. "When we launched our ProHD product line, JVC made professional HD production affordable. Our new 4KCAM product line follows that same tradition, with three new cameras that make ultra-high definition 4K economical for cinematographers, webcasters and broadcasters, corporate and live event production teams, and even independent shooters," said Larry Librach, senior vice president, JVC Professional Products. GY-LS300 4KCAM Super 35 Camcorder The GY-LS300 records to non-proprietary SDHC and SDXC media cards in a variety of image formats including 4K Ultra HD, Full HD with 4:2:2 sampling, SD, and Web-friendly proxy formats. It features JVC's 4K Super 35 CMOS sensor combined with an industry standard Micro Four Thirds (MFT) lens mount. JVC's unique Variable Scan Mapping technology maintains the native angle of view for a variety of lenses, including Super35, MFT, and Super16. As a result, lens options for the camera are almost limitless. " The combination of a Super 35 sensor and MFT mount is a brilliant solution to accommodate the largest variety of lenses and adapters without compromising image quality and lens characteristics," said Edgar Shane, general manager of engineering, JVC Professional Products. "It gives filmmakers flexibility to use high-end cinema lenses or affordable glass to capture 4K/HD footage." GY-HM200 4KCAM Streaming Camcorder The versatile GY-HM200 offers an outstanding combination of professional features and performance for any shooting scenario. It delivers 4K Ultra HD, 4:2:2 Full HD (50Mbps), and SD imagery with a 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS chip. It also features a built-in 12x zoom lens with optical image stabilizer and 24x dynamic zoom in HD mode. Both the GY-LS300 and GY-HM200 include dual XLR audio inputs that are mic/line switchable and feature built-in phantom power, an integrated handle with hot shoe and dedicated microphone mount, and SDI and HDMI video outputs. The GY-HM200 is also JVC's most affordable streaming camcorder, and can stream instantly to Ustream or other destinations while simultaneously recording to SDHC/SDXC media cards. A built-in HD streaming engine with Wi-Fi and 4G LTE connectivity allows live HD transmission directly from the GY-HM200 and GY-LS300 to hardware decoders, Ustream, Wowza Streaming Engine, and the ProHD Broadcaster server powered by Zixi. A variety of streaming protocols including RTMP allows delivering content directly to popular streaming Web sites and content delivery networks (CDN). Zixi's Advanced Streaming Technology (AST) provides content-aware error correction and bandwidth shaping, while JVC's Streamconfidence delivers real-time feedback of LTE and streaming status in the viewfinder. GY-HM170 4KCAM Compact Camcorder While very compact, the economical GY-HM170 features a heavy duty body with professional control layout and comprehensive video profile settings for professional use. Keeping with JVC's commitment to native file workflows, the camera records 4K Ultra HD as H.264 files, and can record HD and SD footage in a variety of resolutions and frame rates. Other features include an integrated 12x optical zoom lens with two ND filters, built-in stereo microphone and 3.5mm audio input, and live 4K UHD output through a built-in HDMI connector. The 4KCAM product line is an ideal complement to JVC's successful ProHD product line. All three new cameras feature dual SDHC/SDXC card slots for dual, backup, and continuous recording. The camcorders also include a 3.5-inch LCD display and 1.56 megapixel color viewfinder, both with smart focus assist functions, and offer two-channel audio recording. The GY-HM200 has an MSRP of $2,995 and the GY-HM170 has an MSRP of $2,495. Both will be available in February. The GY-LS300 has an MSRP of $4,450 and will be available in March. ABOUT JVC PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS Headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey, JVC Professional Products is a division of JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of JVC Kenwood Corporation. The company is a leading manufacturer and distributor of broadcast and professional video and audio equipment, D-ILA front projection systems, and Super LoLux HD video security products. For further product information, visit JVC's Web site at http://pro.jvc.com or call (800) 582-5825. # # # |


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What You Need to Know About Overdrafts and Overdraft Fees
An overdraft occurs when you do not have enough money in your account to cover a transaction, but we pay it anyway. We can cover your overdrafts in two different ways:
- We have standard overdraft practices that come with your account.
- We also offer overdraft protection plans, such as a link to another account or a line of credit, which may be less costly than our standard overdraft practices. To learn more, ask us about these plans.
This notice explains our standard overdraft practices.
What are the standard overdraft practices that come with my account?
We do authorize and pay overdrafts for the following types of transactions:
- Checks and other transactions made using your checking account number
- Automatic bill payments
We will not authorize and pay overdrafts for the following types of transactions without your consent.
- ATM transactions
- Everyday debit card transactions
We pay overdrafts at our discretion, which means we do not guarantee that we will always authorize and pay any type of
transaction. If we do not authorize and pay an overdraft, your transaction will be declined.
What fees will I be charged if Southern States Bank pays my overdraft?
Under our standard overdraft practices:
- We will charge you a fee of up to $35 each time we pay an overdraft if your account is overdrawn more than $10
- We will not charge a fee if your account is overdrawn by $10 or less
- There is a limit of $175 per day on the total fees we can charge you for overdrawing your account
What if I want Southern States Bank to authorize and pay overdrafts on my ATM and everyday debit card transactions?
If you want us to authorize and pay overdrafts on ATM and everyday debit card transactions, call (256) 241-1092, complete the consent form below and click "Submit" at the bottom of the screen, or print it and present it at a branch or mail it to: PO. Box 2165 Anniston, Al. 36202. You can revoke your authorization for Southern States Bank to pay these overdrafts at any time by any of the above methods. Your revocation must include both your name and the last 4 digits of your account number so that we can properly identify your account.


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Also a yoga teacher and founder of the nonprofit Mandela Yoga Project, Inc., Jeffrey has been instrumental in the design of ambitious collaborations for low-income communities of color. Three of Jeffrey's multi-stakeholder initiatives have endured for more than a decade. One is a university-based, participatory action research project and leadership development program for women of color. One has impacted as many as 13,000 individuals and another has been replicated nationally. One is a for-profit subsidiary of a nonprofit supportive housing community for residents emerging from homelessness for which he wrote the business plan. He has supported national networks of leaders who, in turn, created nationally-adopted resources, professional standards, and training. His board service includes Oakland Head Start, ACLU of Massachusetts and Prison University Project. He has partnered to deliver more than $550M in public and private funds to low-income communities.
Jeffrey's first job in philanthropy was with Ben Jealous, at Rosenberg Foundation where they worked on criminal justice policy reform. He was founding staffer for Progressive Massachusetts and later an advisor to Progressive Era Project in Oakland, both high-net-worth donor groups (Democracy Alliance spinoffs) that specifically focus their funding on nonpartisan civic engagement efforts in communities of color.
Earlier, Jeffrey served on the staff of U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy and then directed the District Office of Congresswoman Barbara Lee of Oakland. Under his leadership, the Congressional office initiated a broad array of collaborations with activist groups, local and state-level governments, and business leaders to combat poverty and over-incarceration. They achieved significant administrative and legislative milestones, including the creation of a criminal records remedies program that has served more than 14,000 people. Jeffrey has played a key role in the founding of three enduring social enterprises, including a leadership development program focusing on women of color seeking policy-making roles.
For three years, Ms. Blackmon served as a Technical Assistance Coach with YouthBuild USA's Rural and Tribal programs. She also serves on the board of directors for the Oakland, California and Washington, DC-based Praxis Project, a national movement support intermediary committed to capacity building for social change. She was the Executive Director of the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus Foundation for three years. Her policy reform engagement includes local organizing around the implementation of welfare reform in Mississippi, grassroots organizing to support public education funding, continued funding of the Child Health Insurance Plan (CHIP), Congressional testimony to eliminate food stamp co-payments, and passage of Mississippi's landlord-tenant and school nurses legislation.


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Can I wirelessly charge my iPhone?
- Yes. And you will still have the convenience of magnetic mounting. All you need to do is simply remove the center magnet and leave the lower magnet in place, and you are ready to wireless charge. Although we cannot guarantee that the case will work on ALL Qi chargers and in ALL vehicles due to the nearly infinite combinations, (Like vehicle type, charging area, power output, etc.) we will guarantee it will work with the Apple® MagSafe® Wireless charger when using the matching Apple® 20W USB-C wall adapter and most 10W or greater Qi® chargers when using a min. 20W USB-C wall adapter. You can learn more about wireless charging here.
Will the case work with MagSafe Accessories?
- Yes, the Rugged case has a built-in MagSafe® compatible magnet array and will work with most MagSafe® compatible accessories, including the Apple® wallet and MagSafe charger.
What is the difference between the Rugged and the Crystal Case?
- The only difference is the look and design. Both provide the same level of protection at the screen, corners, and camera. The RUGGED case is all black with CF texture and has more of a tactical look and feel. The Crystal has a more refined, smooth look with Clear Polycarbonate back so you can showcase the color of your phone. When it comes to choosing between the RUGGED and the CRYSTAL case, it is just a matter of personal preference. Both provide the same level of protection, function, and utility.
Do you have any colors besides black?
- We have the iPhone Rugged case available in all black and the Crystal case in Clear, which allows the iPhone's color to show through.
Is the case waterproof?
- Our case will not make your phone waterproof, but most iPhones are already water resistant!
Will the magnet affect my phone?
- No. ROKFORM Pioneered magnetic technology in the Mobile Electronics Accessory Space back in 2011, and now even Apple® has adopted magnetic technology in their phones and accessories, even cases. Our specially designed rare earth magnets are proven safe for all smartphones and tablets. The center magnet will block wireless charging, so please remove the center magnet if you want to wireless charge using a MagSafe® compatible charger or standard Qi Wireless charger. Keep loose magnets away from children under 16 years of age. Magnets are safe for your phone and your credit cards, but direct contact can damage other magnetically sensitive products or devices such as floppy discs, hotel keys, and spinning hard drives. Do not use if you have an implanted device.
How easily is the case removed?
- Very easy. Our iPhone Rugged and Crystal cases are designed for everyday protective use and convenience. Removal and installation are simple and only take seconds. Check out the video series in the tab above to see how it all works.
What is the purpose of the magnet?
- One word. CONVENIENCE! The magnet is powerful enough to be used for a variety of everyday tasks. Some of our favorites are sticking it to a fridge, toolbox, corner bead of a wall for family photos, side of your car when loading groceries, golf cart, GPS, magnetic car mount holder, and much more. Many of our customers are in the industrial and law enforcement fields and use them on a forklift, industrial racks, police car, fire truck, navy ships, and more. We are sure that you will find magnetic mounting amazingly useful for everyday and heavy-duty applications. We are so confident you will love it; we offer a 60-day money-back guarantee!
Does the magnet affect my phone signal?
- No. The magnet does not affect the phone signal, GPS, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi.
Does this case work with an iPhone tempered glass screen protector?
- Yes. You can use a Rokform RokGlass screen protector or most others. We have not found one yet that does not work with our case.
Is the inside hard plastic or soft? What are the corners made of?
- The case's interior is constructed from polycarbonate and TPU rubber that is semi-soft and won't scratch or harm your phone. The corners are made from the same soft material and offer excellent shock and drop protection.
What accessories are compatible with the case?
- We have a variety of accessories for most active and industrial uses, which include: bike mounts (mountain biking and road cycling), motorcycle mounts for cruisers, Harley Davidsons, sport bikes, and scooters. Tripod adapters for photos and video, universal car mounts, golf swing video analyzer, belt clips, stroller mounts, wall mounts, running armbands, bundle kits, and more. The best part is that the mounting system is universal across our entire product line, so if you upgrade your phone, all of the accessories remain compatible.
How thick is the iPhone case?
- The case is slim enough for everyday use at just 14.2mm and protective enough for serious abuse. You will get 1.75mm of screen protection at the corners and 1.5mm at the screen, and 2.5mm around the camera. The last thing you want is a broken screen or camera, so we went the extra mile to provide the maximum amount of protection with the least amount of bulk.
What is Polycarbonate?
- Polycarbonate is a very tough form of plastic that has very high impact resistance. In addition to phone cases and other consumer electronics, polycarbonate is used in helmets, masks, police riot gear, and other applications where strength, durability, and lightweight are priorities.
What is TPU?
- TPU (Thermoplastic polyurethane) is a form of plastic that can be hard or soft and is known for its elasticity and resistance to oil grease and abrasion. In addition to its being a great material to protect your phone, it is also used for caster wheels, power tools, sporting goods, etc. We use 85D TPU on our phone case to provide optimum drop protection, grip for your hands, and optimum magnet performance.
Is the iPhone 13 Pro Max phone case easy to remove from your pocket?
- YES! Our TPU has just enough grip for optimal feel but not too much where it attracts lint or gets stuck in your pocket.
What is the center magnet for (Magnetic RokLock Plug)?
- The center magnet lets you enjoy a double magnet hold for a variety of applications. It is perfect for portrait and landscape mounting on our magnetic car mounts and great for golf carts. Two magnets are better than one! New in 2021 for the iPhone is an integrated MagSafe® compatible magnet array, opening up even more magnetic mounting and charging opens.
What is the twist lock for?
- Our patented RokLock® twist lock is for secure twist lock mounting on a variety of mounts sold separately for cars, motorcycles, bicycles, boats, and more.
Does the iPhone case come with a lanyard?
- Every iPhone Rugged and Crystal case has an integrated lanyard slot for use with just about any lanyard. The lanyard is not included, but it is sold separately on our website here.
What if I get it and don't like it?
- No worries. We offer a 60-day money-back guarantee. If you don't like it, send it back for a full refund or exchange — your choice.
Does the iPhone case scratch easily?
- The RUGGED case has a special carbon fiber texture that is molded into the case and is scratch resistant. Even after hard use, your case will still look great! The Crystal case is high polished polycarbonate, which will scratch, but we have set the polycarbonate slightly below the TPU to help prevent direct contact on the scratchable surface.
Is this a good case for work?
- YES! No matter the occupation, police, fire, construction, doctor, lawyer, and everyone in between, the ease of use, utility, and convenience of the ROKFORM Rugged or Crystal case can make any job just a little bit easier.
Where is the iPhone case made?
- The case is designed, tested, and shipped to you from Irvine, California, and manufactured in China.
How long will the iPhone case last?
- The average customer will have their case as long as they have their phone. Customers rarely take advantage of the two-year warranty because the cases are so tough. In the unlikely event that something does happen to the case, give us a call, and we will take care of it.
Will this case work with other companies' magnetic mounts?
- Maybe. Some magnetic mounts use four small magnets facing North and South and are generally used to stick to a metal plate. Our magnets face South on the case and North on our Mounts, so if you are using a non-ROKFORM mount, the performance may not be very good because the magnets in the non-ROKFORM mount are resisting against the magnet in the ROKFORM case. We recommend ROKFORM magnetic mounts for our cases because they are designed to work together.
How strong are the magnets?
- The magnets in the case are very strong and designed to hold your phone securely to our optional mounts or any magnetic surface. We use only N52 Neodymium magnets, which are the highest grade available. The lower magnet on the Mini" magnet is rated at 8.3lbs. of pull. The lower magnet on the 6.1 and 6.7" iPhone has 9.88lbs. The center magnet is the same in all cases and has 6.3lbs of pull. The bottom line, your phone is not going anywhere once stuck to a magnetic surface, especially with both magnets engaged.
How big are the magnets?
- In the 5.4" case, the magnet is 25mm x 3.25mm, and in 6.1" and 6.7", the magnet is 28mm x 3.25mm. The center magnet is 20mm x 3.3mm.
What grade of magnet do you use?
- N52 Neodymium. The highest grade available.
What are the dimensions of the iPhone cases?
- 5.4" Dimensions: Rugged – 137.5mm x 70.2mm x 14.2mm, Crystal – 137.5mm x 70.2mm x 13.1mm
- 6.1" (Pro & Std) Dimensions: Rugged – 152.7mm x 77.4mm x 14.2mm, Crystal – 152.7mm x 77.6mm x 13.9mm
- 6.7" Dimensions: Rugged – 1mm x 84.1mm x 14.2mm, Crystal – 166.8mm x 84.1mm x 13.1mm
Does this case come with a screen protector?
- No, the case does not come with a screen protector, but we sell high-quality iPhone tempered glass screen protectors designed for you with our case.
Are holsters and belt clips available for the iPhone case?
- Yes. We have a belt clip that twists on and off using the Roklock twist lock.
Is the phone slippery in your hand with this case?
- No, the ergonomic shape and blend of Polycarbonate, and soft TPU provide a firm grip and feel in your hand.
Do the speakers work well with this case?
- Yes, our oversize ports provide full sound from the iPhone speakers. If you want even more sound to work with our cases on and off the golf course, try our G-ROK golf speaker.
Are the buttons hard to push?
- The buttons are very easy to push, thanks to specially designed cutouts for both the volume and the sleep buttons. They are feathery light.
Does this case show fingerprints?
- No, the Rugged case does not show any fingerprints. The Crystal case can show some fingerprints, but the polycarbonate is set slightly below the TPU, so fingerprints are minimal.
Is it easy to swipe up while using this case?
- Yes. The protective lip around the screen does not hinder a swipe up, down, or in any direction.
Can a strap or lanyard be attached?
- Yes. All ROKFORM iPhone 13 Pro Max protective cases include holes that will fit virtually any standard size lanyard for added security.
How good of drop protection does this case offer?
- Extremely good. The specially designed reinforced sides, corners, front, and back protect against drops from up to 6 feet at any angle. Check out our Survival Stories from real-life customers of how ROKFORM cases perform under extreme conditions.
Is the iPhone case thick?
- No. The case is more protective than most but feels slim in your hand and will easily go inside and out of pockets, bags, and purses.
Is the case flimsy, flexible, or rigid?
- The iPhone Rugged and Crystal cases are more on the rigid side to protect from shocks and drops but do not feel stiff or cumbersome. They have a slim feel and are easy to get in and out of your pocket.
Does the camera lens touch the surface when you put it down?
- No. We provide extra protection around the cameras to protect during everyday use, accidental drops, and daily use and abuse.
Does it lay flat when you lie it down, or does it wobble?
- It lays flat to allow for easy typing, swiping, and daily use without the wobble.
Does the front of the case have a lip to protect the screen?
- Yes, we have a 1.75mm lip all around the case with reinforced corners, which is up to 4x more than competitor cases, so you can be sure your phone is protected at all times.
Does it cover the flashlight, or is the opening large enough for all the cameras and the flash?
- There are extra wide openings for the perfect operation of the flash and camera.
Does the iPhone case cover the side buttons?
- The case covers the volume and sleep button with specially designed cutouts that make the buttons very easy to push and access.
Will this case fully protect my phone?
- Yes. Your iPhone will be fully protected from daily use and abuse. A tempered glass screen protector will also add extra protection for the screen and is recommended but is not required.
How much protection is around the camera area?
- 2.5mm of protection at the camera.
Is it matte black or glossy black?
- All of our TPU is a fine texture matte black for just the right amount of grip and subtle look.
What is your warranty?
- We have a two-year warranty and a 60-day money-back satisfaction guarantee. Our 5-Star Customer Service Team, based at our headquarters in Orange County, California, is always ready to help. If it's a warranty replacement, spare part, question, or anything in between, our goal is to make every customer a customer for life. If you are the original purchaser of our product and have a problem, call us, and we will fix it. Give us a try and see or run on over and visit us in our showroom!


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In another post from the archives, Adèle Geras reflects on one of the best-loved fairy tales of all time and ends with a wonderful poem.
"Hansel and Gretel"
by Adèle Geras
It's about hunger. It's about not being able to cope. It's about mother love of a warped kind. It deals with contrasts. I love it almost more than any other fairy tale and I've never had to articulate why before now and hope I can come up with some good reasons alongside my gut reactions.
I'm an only child. When I was a girl, I wanted siblings more than anything else. I put brothers and sisters into my fiction whenever I can because their interaction fascinates me. In one book, The Girls in the Velvet Frame, I used a photograph of my mother and four of her sisters (she had five and four brothers as well!) as the springboard for the story. So that's the first thing that makes me like the tale: whatever might happen to them, Hansel and Gretel are TOGETHER. They help one another. They share everything. It's not clear who's the elder. In the Humperdinck opera, it seems Gretel is the one who teaches but it's traditionally Hansel who suggests leaving the trail of breadcrumbs and so forth.
The premise, of parents wanting to rid themselves of their children, is horrendous. But in the context of the Hundred Years' War and starvation and deprivation in much of Europe, there must have been thousands of desperate families with too many mouths to feed. Infanticide becomes more common when things are tough but these parents don't commit murder with their own hands. Rather, they try and lose their children in the forest and hope for the worst.
So that's where we start: with every child's worst fear. They dread, we all dread, abandonment and the disappearance of the familiar. Whenever we hear about lost children, whenever we think of someone forcibly separated from their parents, our hearts shrink in horror. It's a fear we can easily imagine.
So: two children lost in the dark wood. Alone, but for the help of a magical white bird. Birds are everywhere: they eat the crumbs and wreck any chance of finding the way home, and it's a bird who leads them to the magical house of the Witch.
This, the Gingerbread Cottage, the Sugar House, the House made all of sweets and goodies...is the standout image of the story and it's immensely powerful. We know it's a snare and a delusion and Hansel and Gretel do not. In a pantomime way we're thinking, calling out: Don't fall for it! It's a trick. Leave it alone! But they do fall for it. We know that they ought to resist its blandishments but they're hungry. They haven't eaten for days. Icing sugar. Toffee. Marzipan. Sticks of barley sugar holding up the lintel. Chocolate windowsills...it's completely blissful. Then, from a door which I always imagine made of slabs of iced fruit cake (why? Ask Sigmund Freud!) the Witch emerges.
She's not often portrayed as a traditional black hat and broomstick regulation witch. In the opera, she's sometimes a grotesquely blown-up and exaggerated cake shop lady: too bosomy, too rouged, too feminine altogether. And she loves, loves, loves children. She loves to eat them. It reminds me of the Maurice Sendak phrase from Where the Wild Things Are: "We'll eat you up, we love you so." Sendak has said that this was uttered by his aunts and uncles when they pinched his chubby childish cheek in an excessively affectionate way and I can vouch for that kind of language from my own experience. My aunts and uncles, (see above) did just that: they'd pinch my cheek gently and exclaim in Yiddish: A zissaleh! Which means: A sweet little thing!
There we have it. The children's real father and their stepmother don't love Hansel and Gretel quite enough to keep the family together. The bad mother, the Witch, loves them so much she wants to consume them. To this end, she locks Hansel up and we have cages, and bones, and fattening him up like a calf. And for an extra nasty twist, we have the Witch turning Gretel into her servant while she's preparing to feast on Hansel.
The end of the story is gruesome. Gretel tricks the Witch, who is reduced to ashes in her own oven. It's not exactly bland fare for children. Hansel and Gretel escape and with the help of the White Bird, find their way home. They are carrying the Witch's treasure with them, which doubtless guarantees them a better welcome than the one they might have expected.
Forests, birds, a witch, a marvellous house made of everything delicious, white pebbles gleaming in the moonlight, a cage, a chicken's thigh bone, a treasure chest filled with jewels....all these are powerful ingredients but what makes Hansel and Gretel greater than the sum of its parts it the love that sees the brother and sister through the terrible ordeals they have to endure. That abides and it's stronger than any enchantment you can throw at it.
PS I'm adding a poem here which I wrote years ago. It's the Witch speaking.....
This time, be careful.
They have removed all the stones
That you used last time.
I have ironed sheets
and put green pears to blacken
on the bottom shelf
of the oven. Come
alone or with another.
That doesn't matter.
My mouth is open,
all my loose teeth are sharpened
and the cake is baked.
Let's pipe the icing
into red blobs like bloodstains
and call them flowers.
Pull the shutters closed.
We'll lick and suck the white hours
until you ripen.
Follow the thin bird.
Stay in those flapping shadows
and you will be bones.
Copyright Adèle Geras
Adèle was born in Jerusalem in 1944 and has published more than 90 books for readers of all ages. Her Egerton Hall trilogy, collected as 'Happy Ever After' (Definitions) retells the fairytales of Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty and Snow White setting them in an English boarding school in 1962. She has also published a collection of retellings, brilliantly illustrated by Louise Brierley, called 'Beauty and the Beast and Other Stories', but that, alas, is out of print.
Picture credits
Hansel and Gretel by Alexander Zick 1845 - 1907
The cottage of cake - Kay Nielsen 1925
The witch's cottage - Ludwig Richter 1903
Hansel and Gretel by Jennie Harbour, 1920


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Study: Spinal manipulation and exercise are more effective than OTC pain relievers, narcotics and muscle relaxants.
By Peter W. Crownfield, Executive Editor
A study published in the Jan. 3, 2012 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine and widely reported by mainstream media suggests conservative care consisting of either spinal manipulation or home exercise is more effective than over-the-counter and prescription medication for relieving acute and subacute neck pain.
Spinal manipulative therapy was more effective than medication in both the short and long term, as was home exercise in the form of self-mobilization of the neck and shoulder joints - a point media outlets were quick to emphasize in a classic attempt to downplay the value of the chiropractic intervention.
The study involved 272 adults ages 18-65 with nonspecific mechanical neck pain of two to 12 weeks' duration. Participants were recruited from a university research center and a pain management clinic in Minnesota. Other inclusion criteria included pain equivalent to grade I or grade II according to the Bone and Joint Decade's Task Force on Neck Pain and Its Associated Disorders; and neck pain score of 3 or greater on a 0-10 scale. Exclusion criteria included cervical spine instability, fracture, neck pain referred from peripheral joints or viscera, progressive neurologic deficits, diffuse idiopathic hyperostosis, inflammatory or destructive changes of the cervical spine, previous cervical spine surgery, and blood-clotting disorders, among other criteria.
Subjects were randomized at their second baseline appointment to one of three groups for 12 weeks:
■A spinal manipulative therapy group, which received "manipulation of areas of the spine with segmental hypomobility by using diversified techniques, including low-amplitude spinal adjustments ... and mobilization." According to the study, six chiropractors, each with at least five years' experience, provided treatment, with the specific spinal level to be treated and the number of treatments rendered left to the discretion of the individual chiropractor.
■A home exercise advice group, "with advice provided [by six therapists] in two 1-hour sessions one to two weeks apart. Recommended mobilization exercises included "neck retraction, extension, flexion, rotation, lateral bending motions, and scapular retraction, with no resistance." Participants received a booklet and laminated cards of prescribed exercises, and were advised to perform 5-10 repetitions of each exercise six to eight times daily.
■A medication group monitored by a licensed medical physician, with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), acetaminophen, or both serving as the first line of pharmacological therapy. With patients who did not respond to or could not tolerate these drugs, narcotic medications and muscle relaxants were prescribed. With each patient, the MD determined the type of medication administered and the number of patient visits.
Self-reported outcomes, including pain, were measured six times during the 12-week treatment period in all three groups: at both baseline appointments; two, four, eight and 12 weeks after randomization; and on two occasions post-treatment (weeks 26 and 52). Objective measures of cervical spine motion were measured at four and 12 weeks by seven trained examiners blinded to treatment assignment.
Of the 272 participants, essentially equally assigned to the three treatment groups (91 SMT, 91 home exercise and 90 medication), "improvement in participant-rated pain significantly differed with SMT compared with medication at 12 weeks ... and in longitudinal analyses that incorporated pain ratings every two weeks from baseline to 12 weeks. At 12 weeks, a significantly higher proportion of the SMT group experienced reductions of pain of at least 50% [compared to the medication group]. Differences in participant-related pain improvement between the SMT and [home exercise] groups were smaller and not statistically significant."
Specifically, at week 12, more than 82 percent of the SMT group reported a 50 percent or greater reduction in pain; 57 percent reported at least a 75 percent reduction and 32 percent reported a 100 percent reduction. By comparison, the home exercise group reported pain reductions of 77 percent, 48 percent and 30 percent, respectively, while the medication group reported reductions of only 69 percent, 33 percent and 13 percent.
In terms of long-term improvement, 75 percent of the SMT group reported at least a 50 percent reduction in pain after 26 weeks, while nearly 81 percent reported at least a 50 percent reduction at 52 weeks. At 26 and 52 weeks, 71 percent and 69 percent of the home exercise group, respectively, reported at least a 50 percent reduction in pain. In long-term follow-up, the medication group's improvement fluctuated from 59 percent reporting pain reduction of 50 percent or more at 26 weeks to 69 percent reporting the same reduction at 52 weeks.
"Spinal manipulation therapy and [home exercise advice] led to similar short- and long-term outcomes," stated the authors, "but participants who received medication seemed to fare worse, with a consistently higher use of pain medications for neck pain throughout the trial's observational period."


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