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War is big business. And so are games based on conflict. That's why there are so many of them. But how do you stand-out when the genre is so saturated?
One approach is to give no quarter to reality. Make every iteration more implausibly heart-rattling than the last, until you're snowboarding down a mountain on the corpse of a decapitated henchmen with the glow of a nuclear bomb beating at your back. The Medal of Honor series has always treated war differently – it reveres the soldier and strives for authenticity.
Of course, it doesn't replace screeching firefights and helicopter rides with an exposé of bureaucracy on the Hill but it does attempt to strike a balance – a first-person shooter with a conscience. But it's difficult to square this idea of respecting the soldier and his family with a game that makes the atrocities of war – bullet wounds, frag denotations, nuclear bombs and death (don't forget death) – into a form of entertainment. It's a contradiction that never refuses to go away. But like Saving Private Ryan or Thin Red Line, meaningful, powerful 'entertainment' can be made from war.
Medal of Honor: Warfighter attempts to do this is by focussing not purely on the conflict but on the consequences that follow.
The trailer above for Preacher's story shows something of this impact – a man in a hospital bed, a folded flag commemorating the fallen, a wedding band being removed? There's plenty of explosions and guns too, but it's trying convey something of the way in which warfare bruises the lives of those involved.
I like to say if the last game is about what those guys fought for on that mountain, this game is about what these guys fight for at home.
"It's more the toll it takes," says Greg Goodrich, long-time producer of the series. "We've been in the longest sustained engagement in the history of our nation and that's taken a toll." Prefacing the level that I played was a cutscene in which one of the characters was laid up in bed recovering. His wife is there but there's an emotional distance between them. She pulls away from him. It's subtle and painful in a way that doesn't involve gunfire or shrapnel.
It's clear from talking with Goodrich how much respect he has for his subject matter. He refers to them as 'warriors' – it's almost a mythical way of describing them. Timeless heroes. "I've had the pleasure and the honour of spending a lot of time with not only these guys over the last four or five years, but I've met their families and their wives." He talks of the high divorce rate – higher than the national average – and the extraordinary families that stay together through such extreme conditions. "You want to pay tribute to that because guys are sacrificing and they're suffering loss, and they're making real sacrifices.
"I like to say if the last game is about what those guys fought for on that mountain – on the Takur Ghar – this game is about what these guys fight for at home."
But as touching and as well-animated as some of these scenes are, there's an inescapable problem here. You can choose to skip them, returning you to the battle sooner with a gun twitching in your bloodied hands. Surely being able to remove these scenes fundamentally clashes with those core tenets of honour and respect that reside at the core of the series? If you can, with the impatient press of a button, remove this context and elide the consequences, what makes it different from other military shooters?
There's some guys overseas doing things on my behalf that gives me the rights and the freedoms and safety to lie my head on my pillow at night and play this video game.
It's a problem that Goodrich is all too aware of. "No, I'm with you. But that's why we do it. That's why we don't take the easy way out. It adds a layer of difficulty and a level of complexity not only to tell an authentic story and make a plausible game with authentic weapons and gear and chatter and location, and doing all those things you do to strive for authenticity. Then when you layer on a story and you talk about characters who are inspired by real individuals, you've got to do it right.
It's a special burden, and Goodrich obviously feels that it's his duty to get it right. Part of getting it right comes from unstitching the stereotypes people inherit from other games. "When we all started, we all started with a stereotypical view of what an operator is – that barrel-chested knuckle-dragger who kicks in doors and shoots bad guys."
Medal of Honor is striving to make all the deafening gunfire and blinding flashbangs mean something. "If we've done our job, people won't skip through that part and will listen to that story [...] and for a brief moment, when they set that controller down on the table, and lay their head on a pillow at night, they'll think – gee, there's some guys overseas doing things on my behalf that gives me the rights and the freedoms and safety to lie my head on my pillow at night and play this video game. If they can think about that just for a moment, we've done our job."
Medal of Honor: Warfighter, despite its on-the-nose title, is trying to approach warfare and the inherent moral ambiguities of turning it into a form digital entertainment with uncynical sensitivity. The harsh reality is that most people will continue to skip those cutscenes, but if Goodrich and his team have delivered, hopefully some people will think twice before plunging back into battle.
Daniel is IGN's UK Staff Writer, and you can be part of the world's worst cult by following him on IGN and Twitter.


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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Good News
So, those of you who've been through this RAST testing before--what exactly is a 0/1? I need to look up the false positive/false negative rates for this test, too.
And more importantly--do we go ahead and give her some peanuts? I actually have a call in to the doctor about that one. I've seen research that indicates that non-allergic siblings should get some semi-regular exposure to peanuts in order to prevent the allergy from developing. Can't have it in the house, at least not until Ryan is much older and can protect himself. Come to think of it, Morgan will need to be much older, too, and able to be cognizant of what she has touched, etc. Not only that, is it just possible that we've been so good about keeping away from peanuts that she's not had an exposure? (Keep in mind that in order for the allergy to develop, at least one exposure must have occurred.) Could we have been that good? I'm really not sure, especially since Ryan has had known contact exposures, probably one per year. Just thinking out loud here. I'll go into full research mode (of course) and get some answers.
Mostly, HOORAY! I feel as if she's dodged an actual bullet and am so happy she will not have to deal with this. And I'm kind of sad all over again for Ryan. His results will be back by Friday, I think.
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- C. August said...
That is such awesome news! And I'd really be shocked if she hadn't ever ever ever been exposed to peanut proteins. Hasn't Ryan had some slight reactions while Morgan has been around?
On the other hand, you guys are really diligent about keeping that poison from Ryan and you were operating under the assumption that Morgan was allergic too.... so I suppose it's actually possible that she hasn't been exposed. It's a good question whether you can introduce the food now, as a test. I wonder if they would want to do another RAST test after initial exposure?
Anyway, I'm really happy for all of you. And I completely get why it makes you kind of sad all over again for Ryan.
And I think a 0/1 score for pork is actually a negative allergic score. It means that her body REQUIRES pork products. :-)
- April 23, 2008 at 4:14 PM
- Rational Jenn said...
Thanks, C. I'm with you--I know she's been around peanut-containing products anyway, because Ryan had that reaction last year. Whether or not she picked up the protein--hard to tell. We have been super-vigilant, but it's hard to tell. She's never had eczema either, which Ryan always had, since birth. Just a couple of mystery hives here and there, and well, kids get rashes.
I'm interested to know if the allergist thinks she'll need skin testing for a 0/1 result. I'll refuse it for pork, because I mean, this child practically lives on sausage! Might consider it for the pecan though. Skin tests are more accurate than the RAST. But with such a borderline low-level result, it may not even be worth it.
My sister's coming to town this weekend and these results mean that we can take M to a teashop for a tea party and not have to be concerned with the nut thing. Brendan and I agreed that I'll carry an Epi-pen just in case. It's somewhat of a security blanket, but there's no harm in having it, and the pecan thing is still a possibility.
Thanks for saying that you understand why I'm sad for Ryan all over again. I wasn't sure if that would make sense, partly because I still haven't quite figured out why I feel that way myself. (Pregnancy hormones are always a factor!) Meant a lot.
- April 23, 2008 at 5:24 PM
- Monica said...
Wow, what a relief! YAY! Now let's hope little Gus will not have any allergies, either!
- April 23, 2008 at 8:58 PM
- Kelly Elmore said...
I get the feeling sad for Ryan thing too. I mean, none of us want Morgan to have allergies, but it sucks for him to be kind of alone. It's a hard thing to see one child all healthy and non-allergic and to know that the other will have a lifelong struggle to face. We all want our kids lives to be easy, and his allergy is so not easy! But he doesn't have to be totally alone. Ryan's Peopleguys (a team we are proud to be members of) will always have peanut-free, rambunctious fun. Like Mad-Eye, we'll practice constant vigilance while roaming joyously over Atlanta!
Wow, that was dramatic when I reread it. And I'm not even pregnant! :)
- April 23, 2008 at 9:18 PM

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You may know that Marquette has alumni clubs all across the United States, dedicated to bringing alumni together for fun, educational opportunities, spiritual gatherings, service projects and more. But Marquette alumni - maybe alumni like you - are gathering across the globe as well, finding each other in countries all around the world.
Please take our online survey to help Marquette serve this growing global network.
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Check out our first two international alumni club pages, for the Marquette Club of Indonesia and the Marquette Club of Malaysia. Questions? Contact the Alumni Relations team.
Engineers in action
Alumni who led Marquette Interchange project featured on new Web site
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Law School launches faculty blog
The Law School launched a new faculty blog to provide a source of fresh ideas and
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Marquette in the news
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Marquette's NEW Chicago Office Open House
Monday, November 3, 2008
To better serve those working and residing in the Chicagoland region, the university has opened an office in the Chicago Loop, in the aptly named Marquette Building.
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Take a look at the airport. This is nuts. Casino at the bottom on the way out, and masses of people on top. This airport is more crowded than LAX. That's Vegas, it's a place I seldom visit and who knows when I'll be back.
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This report estimates the economic and job creation impact of a major investment in water infrastructure in the United States. This number—$188.4 billion—is based on the level of investment necessary, as estimated by the Environmental Protection Agency, to manage stormwater and preserve water quality across the country. We find that an investment of $188.4 billion spread equally over the next five years would generate $265.6 billion in economic activity and create close to 1.9 million jobs. We argue that maximizing the use of green infrastructure—infrastructure that mimics natural solutions—is essential to meet the stormwater management needs of our communities while also providing a number of additional co-benefits. We provide job creation estimates for each of the 50 states and review the workforce opportunities that would result from such an investment, analyzing a representative set of occupations in industries related to water infrastructure. 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We find that most of these occupations do not require high levels of formal education, but rather typically require a high school degree plus some post-secondary education or training. We argue that this labor market dynamic provides an important opportunity to counteract income inequality, by opening up job opportunities with family-supporting wages for "middle-skilled" workers, including low-income people and people of color who have struggled during the current recession. However, women and people of color are under-represented in many of these occupations, highlighting the need to couple investments in water infrastructure with an economic development strategy to build a society characterized by environmental sustainability and shared prosperity.. This "high road" approach, which we detail in the report's conclusion, creates family-sustaining jobs, access to economic opportunities for diverse businesses and workers, and supports quality training programs that connect workers to career pathways. Finally, as cities and municipalities prepare to make these critical investments, we offer guidance in the form of three criteria to ensure a sustainable water future. We conclude that in order to have maximum impact these investments must (1) Create accessible and quality jobs; (2) Maximize environmental gain; and (3) Use financing that is stable, fair, and scalable.The report also notes that this is the best moment to make the investment. With the recession creating a shortfall of 11.1 million jobs (that would be otherwise be enough to keep pace with the population growth) and with 9.1% unemployment, these are jobs that are critically needed. Moreover, the cost of financing these essential upgrades is at historic lows, and the still-struggling economy means much cheaper construction costs. "Cleaning our environment and putting people to work has always been the value proposition of the green economy," said Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, CEO of Green For All. "This report demonstrates that there's a massive opportunity to ensure clean water, improve the economy, and put people – particularly low-income workers – back to work."


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National Tree Company
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Adalyx needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 123 designs submitted by 35 freelance designers.
Adalyx (Adalyx.com)
Adalyx is a startup in the online/mobile advertising space. We offer outsourced ad operations (campaign management) to online publishers and media agencies. We also develop our own products aiming to improve the performance of advertising campaigns through better targeting and advanced analytics (similar to Google Analytics).
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If you're worried about your eyebrows not being on fleek, be sure to try out this new "treek" -- trick.
Eyebrow tinting is the new up and coming craze in the world of beauty. For those ladies who have sparse hairs and naturally light eyebrows -- welcome to the world of tinting. Depending on what salon you go to, you have the option getting your eyebrows tinted for a reasonable price.
Tinting consists of applying henna dye directly to the eyebrow and leaving it on for 5-7 minutes before removing. Your eyebrows will not only be appear more full, but they will be the main focal point of your face.
In this case, because of tinting -- penciling in your eyebrows daily will be a personal choice. Eyebrow tinting normally lasts up to about two weeks before you have to reschedule for a touch up.
The difference a little henna dye can make is pretty amazing.
Eyebrow tinting makes all the difference, but can easily be a hit or miss.
You have the option of tinting your own eyebrows by purchasing a tinting kit, but to always be on the safe side -- it's your best bet to go to a clean, reliable salon. Before tinting, make sure your eyebrows are clean and shaped -- see here for eyebrow threading tips.


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The Flood Force line of water soakers and shooters includes new products, new styling, and improved shooting distances and capacities
Virginia Beach, Va. (March 4, 2015) – Swimways Corp., a leading outdoor recreational products manufacturer, and creator of the SwimWays® Flood Force™ line of water shooters and blasters redesigned the line this year with new futuristic styling, shooting distances and capacities.
The line consists of a total of eight water blasters. Stand out products include the Hurricane which has the highest capacity of the line at 78 ounces and the farthest shooting distance of up to 28 feet, the Stryker which features a powerful and easy to use big trigger, and the Hydro Bow, a water blaster featuring real-life bow action.
"Each water blaster was designed in the U.S. with passion and creativity," said Monica Jones, marketing director at Swimways Corporation. "The new styling and innovation in the line will help strengthen our position in the seasonal water sports category."
Swimways has an in-house product development team and also works with external inventors to design new and innovative products. The Swimways design team drew inspiration from their favorite science fiction movies and video games. The team also developed new mechanisms and features to enhance the water play action.
Products from the SwimWays Flood Force line of water guns and soakers are available at Target, Toys R Us, Amazon, and pool and toy dealers nationwide. Flood Force products can also be purchased on SwimWays.com.
About Swimways Corp.
Based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Swimways is a privately owned leisure and recreational products manufacturer whose mission is making free time more fun through innovation. It is a company rich in traditional values and respected for the quality and integrity of its products and services. With distribution in over 20,000 storefronts, it markets three unique brands: SwimWays®, Kelsyus® and COOP®. With offices in Hong Kong and the United States, the company's diverse staff is passionate about developing fun and engaging products for kids of all ages. They are equally passionate about making sure kids are safe in and around the water and believe learning to swim is an important life skill. Swimways has been teaching kids to swim for over 40 years — longer than anyone else (except parents, of course!). In January 2007, Swimways began donating a portion of wholesale sales of the Swim Steps™ product line to Operation Smile. To date, the program has provided facial reconstructive surgeries to more than 6,000 kids around the world. For more information, visit www.teachmetoswim.com
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SwimWays takes fun to the next level! Our products are designed for water lovers, by water lovers. We offer products for your entire family – even the dog! We want the pool to be where your family and friends can splash, relax and be together. We know that some of the best times with your family are in the pool – one of the few places where you can completely disconnect from real life; it's like a mini-vacation! Mom and dad play with the kids, kids play with their friends and most importantly people focus on each other.
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Discussion in 'Games' started by link92, Aug 27, 2004.
You guys like it? Personally, I'm over-addicted...
Less Is More
Ever hear that saying? Well in my opinion it fits in this case. The game is simple, looks good, plays well, and because of that I enjoy it. It isn't involved. You can quickly get into the game and just have a good time. Nice way to relieve stress.
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Yes, too many games today feel the need to overwhelm you at every step of the way with graphics, sound, movement, etc. Wingnuts falls back to the concept of FUN.
If you go back in Macs, you will remember a great game called Dark Castle. It was similar in concept. Simple, but totally addictive and fun to play.
yeah, i used to play this quite a bit, but then had to format my compy, never foudn the cheats for skipping levels. i didn't like it so much that i wanted to play the beginning levels again.
also, i dont' play it anymore because i dont' really want to wear out the arrow keys of my PB keyboard.
Anyone remember the original Glider, that's just fun...
As for PB keys... you should see mine... there's almost nothing on the arrow keys left...
I have been so into the old Commodore 64 games recently. I remember how much I had playing Summer Games, Space Taxi, and Impossible Mission.
One game I cannot find for it is called Firefly. It is not the one by Ocean Software from 1988. This game was a ripoff from Centipede and had little Indians running around.. Anyone seen it?


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Two Challenges You Do Not Comprehend Regarding To LASIK Eye SurgeryThe eye can be taken a look at with relative ease as to both its function and its structure. A functional evaluation includes the ability to move in the orbit and the response of the pupil to light and accommodation.
The function of the eye may be evaluated in several ways. The client might be asked to determine illuminated letter or things of varying sizes on what is called the Snellen chart.
Alternatively, the evaluation of the structural part of the eye might be made in several ways. Tension within the eyeball is determined by a "tonometer." In particular diseases, particularly in glaucoma, the tension in the eyeball is increased markedly.
Nevertheless, it must be well kept in mind that a patient with an eye problem may have other issues too. Typically other physical conditions are primary and affect the eye as a effect. The look of the eye can signal the doctor and the client to troubles in some disturbances of other parts of the body even before other signs present themselves.
Consequently, one's dependence on sight is stressed when one faces a momentary or possible long-term loss of this important sense. When restorative procedures are sought, specific kinds of vision correction such as contact lenses or glasses are prescribed.
On the other hand, some people are troubled with the reality that they have actually some framed lenses or contact lenses in front of their eyes.
For this factor, advanced surgical operations were developed to motivate reduced utilization of contact lenses or glasses. One of which is the now popular LASIK eye surgery.
Essentially, LASIK eye surgical treatment is the short-term for "Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis." Like its concrete equivalent, LASIK eye surgical treatment is another form of vision correction. The only distinction is that with this kind of surgical treatment, one's vision is remedied completely.
With LASIK eye surgery, the refractive mistakes in the cornea are completely transformed. This can be done utilizing an "excimer laser."
The main function of this surgery is to produce a threadlike, rounded "flap" in the cornea utilizing a blade called "microkeratome." In a series of look here unfolding and laser processing, the cornea is lastly reformed, enabling better the eye to direct more light into the retina.
Appeal vs. Disadvantages
In the middle of the growing popularity of LASIK eye surgery, there are still disadvantages that individuals need to know. Probably, the primary reason that this kind of eye surgical treatment has ended up being well accepted is because the majority of its cases had actually been effective.
Nevertheless, in spite of its success, there are still some downsides. Here is the list:
1. It is an operation used to the most sensitive part of the eye
Because LASIK eye surgery involves the operation of the retina, which is among the most delicate portions of the eye, many people state that the operation can be helpful site very dangerous.
To puts it simply, a basic mistake might nearly trigger an person's lifetime blindness. Thus, it is very important to think about numerous elements before deciding whether LASIK eye surgery is the best corrective procedure one has to go through.
2. It is not a perfect procedure
LASIK eye surgical treatment might correct your vision however it does not always indicate that it can provide you a perfect vision. Even if analytical reports show that 70% of the clients might have 20/20 vision, this does not always imply they have perfect vision too.
Provided all these things, it can be deduced that, in spite of the appeal of the operation, LASIK might not constantly be the perfect eye surgical treatment the way the majority of people view it
Alternatively, the assessment of the structural part of the eye might be made Learn More Here in numerous ways. It needs to be well remembered that a patient with an eye issue might have other issues. Frequently other physical conditions are primary and impact the eye as a repercussion. The look of the eye can inform the patient and the doctor to difficulties in some disruptions of other parts of the body even prior to other signs provide themselves.
Like its concrete equivalent, LASIK eye surgery is another form of vision correction.


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Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder with 5 key characteristics as noted by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM5). [1]
- Recurrent episodes of binge eating. Eating more than the average person in a 2-hour period, accompanied by a sense of loss of control.
- Repetitive inappropriate compensatory behaviors to avoid weight gain such as excessive exercise, fasting, laxative use, and diuretic use.
- This eating behavior occurs at least once a week for a period of 3 months.
- Body shape and weight influence self-evaluation.
- This does not occur specifically with episodes of anorexia nervosa.
Signs and symptoms
Patients with bulimia nervosa may experience the following symptoms: [2, 3, 4]
General - Dizziness, lightheadedness, palpitations (due to dehydration, orthostatic hypotension, possibly hypokalemia), dry skin
Gastrointestinal symptoms - Pharyngeal irritation, abdominal pain (more common among persons who self-induce vomiting), blood in vomitus (from esophageal irritation; more rarely, from actual tears, which may be fatal), difficulty swallowing, bloating, flatulence, constipation, obstipation, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) [5]
Reproductive symptoms - Amenorrhea occurs in up to 50% of women with bulimia nervosa; significant proportion of remaining patients have irregular periods; many more will have menstrual irregularity and scanty periods
Uncommon symptoms, or in most severe cases
Water and electrolytes - Dehydration, hypokalemia, hypochloremia, metabolic alkalosis
Cardiac - Edema; EKG changes such as QT prolongation, increased PR interval, increased P wave amplitude, widened QRS, depressed ST segment
Gastrointestinal - Gastric dilation, Barrett's esophagus [6]
Pulmonary symptoms - aspiration pneumonitis (uncommon), pneumomediastinum (rare)
Physical findings may include the following:
Bilateral parotid enlargement (see the image below)Parotid hypertrophy. Reprinted with permission from Mandel, L and Siamak, A. Diagnosing bulimia nervosa with parotid gland swelling. J Am Dent Assoc 2004, Vol 135, No 5, 613-616.
Dental damage (see the image below)Dental caries. Reprinted with permission from Wolcott, RB, Yager, J, Gordon, G. Dental sequelae to the binge-purge syndrome (bulimia): report of cases. JADA. 1984; 109:723-725.
Russell sign (see the image below)Russell sign. Reprinted with permission from Glorio R, et al. Prevalence of cutaneous manifestations in 200 patients with eating disorders. Int J Derm, 2000, 39(5), 348-353.
Cutaneous manifestations, including sudden, diffuse hair loss, acne, dry skin, nail dystrophy, and scarring resulting from cutting, burning, and other self-induced trauma
Bradycardia or tachycardia, hypothermia, and hypotension (often associated with dehydration)
Clinical obesity; morbid obesity is rare
See Clinical Presentation for more detail.
Laboratory studies
Lab studies that may be used for diagnosis include:
Comprehensive blood chemistry panel
Complete blood count (CBC)
Urine toxicology screen
Pregnancy test
Amylase level
Because of the potential for arrhythmias and cardiomyopathy as possible complications of bulimia nervosa, an electrocardiogram (ECG) should be performed in patients who are very thin, complaining of palpitations, or have other signs or symptoms of cardiovascular concern. [7]
Because of the potential for osteoporosis, a dual-energy radiographic absorptiometry (DEXA) scan may be useful, particularly for patients with irregular menses, who have mood disorders, and/or who smoke cigarettes.
See Workup for more detail.
Core nonpharmacologic interventions for bulimia nervosa include the following:
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT)
Nutritional rehabilitation counseling
Family therapy
Pharmacologic agents used in the treatment of bulimia nervosa include the following:
Fluoxetine (Prozac) - Approved by the FDA for the treatment of bulimia nervosa
Other antidepressants - As a group, antidepressants are the mainstay of pharmacotherapy for bulimia nervosa; [8] they may help patients with substantial concurrent symptoms of depression, anxiety, obsessions, or certain impulse disorder symptoms
Mood stabilizers - Topiramate, lithium, and valproic acid have been associated with adverse effects that can make these agents difficult to use in patients with bulimia nervosa; lithium has not been demonstrated to be effective for bulimia nervosa per se
See Treatment for more detail.
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder delineated in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). [1] Among the eating disorders, bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa are far more common in young females, while binge-eating disorder, the most common eating disorder overall, is more common in adults.
Bulimia nervosa includes regularly occurring compensatory behaviors that are intended to rid the body of the excess calories consumed during eating binges. Bulimia nervosa is distinguished from the recently delineated syndrome of binge-eating disorder, in which no regular or consistent compensatory behavior accompanies the bingeing episodes. Although the DSM-5 describes that compensatory behaviors may include purging and/or nonpurging behaviors (see below), in contrast to earlier DSM editions, DSM-5 no longer maintains specific purging and nonpurging subtypes. The frequent association of cigarette smoking with bulimia nervosa may at times reflect compensatory behavior, in that nicotine use appears to suppress, whereas smoking cessation provokes, weight gain in some individuals.
In up to 60% of cases, patients with bulimia nervosa report prior histories of anorexia nervosa. In contrast to individuals with uncomplicated binge-eating disorder who tend to be obese, people with bulimia nervosa are more typically of normal weight, although some degree of overlap between nonpurging bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder is seen. The natural history of eating disorders is such that individuals may pass through several diagnoses over time, with some meeting criteria for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder at various points. The development of anorexia nervosa in individuals who initially present with bulimia nervosa is possible, although less common. [9]
Binge eating
Bulimia nervosa is characterized by frequent episodes of binge eating associated with emotional distress and a sense of loss of control.
Binge eating: Eating, in a discrete period of time (eg, 2 hours) an amount of food that is significantly larger than is typical for most people during the same defined period. This behavior is associated with a perceived loss of control of eating during this time.
Overeating episode: The consumption of an unusually large amount of food in a defined period, without concomitant perception of loss of control.
Subjective bulimic episode: The consumption of objectively minimal amounts of food in a defined period with a perception of loss of control.
Compensatory behaviors
Compensatory behaviors used by individuals with bulimia nervosa include self-induced vomiting, laxative abuse, excessive exercise generally experienced as being joyless and/or compulsive, episodes of fasting or strict dieting, diuretic abuse, use of appetite suppressants, failure to use insulin in those with type I diabetes, and/or the use of medications intended to speed up metabolism (eg, thyroid hormone). DSM-5 diagnostic criteria require episodes of binge eating that occur at least once weekly for 3 months. Individuals with bulimia nervosa are also dissatisfied with their body shape, weight, or both.
Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are characterized by abnormalities in eating behaviors associated with a fear of weight gain and usually some degree of body image distortion (believing one looks much fatter than is actually the case). These are accompanied by associated abnormalities in mood and in perceptions of hunger and satiety. Disordered eating and weight control efforts can manifest as dietary restriction, binge eating, and/or other compensatory behaviors intended to prevent weight gain, as noted above.
For more information, see Medscape's Eating Disorders Resource Center.
Diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa
DMS-5 diagnostic criteria for 307.51 (F50.2) bulimia nervosa are as follows: [1]
Recurrent episodes of binge eating: An episode of binge eating is characterized by both (1) eating, in a discrete period of time (eg, within any 2-hour period), an amount of food that is definitely larger than what most individuals would eat in a similar period of time under similar circumstances and (2) a sense of lack of control over eating during the episode (eg, a feeling that one cannot stop eating or control what or how much one is eating)
Recurrent inappropriate compensatory behaviors in order to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting; misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or other medications; fasting; or excessive exercise
The binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behaviors both occur, on average, at least once a week for 3 months
Self-evaluation is unduly influenced by body shape and weight
The disturbance does not occur exclusively during episodes of anorexia nervosa
Specify if either of the following applies:
In partial remission: After full criteria for bulimia nervosa were previously met, some, but not all, of the criteria have been met for a sustained period of time
In full remission: After full criteria for bulimia nervosa were previously met, none of the criteria has been met for a sustained period of time
Specify current severity. The minimum level of severity is based on the frequency of inappropriate compensatory behaviors. The level of severity may be increased to reflect other symptoms and the degree of functional disability. Specify current severity as follows:
Mild: An average of 1-3 episodes of inappropriate compensatory behaviors per week
Moderate: An average of 4-7 episodes of inappropriate compensatory behaviors per week
Severe: An average of 8–13 episodes of inappropriate compensatory behaviors per week
Extreme: An average of 14 or more episodes of inappropriate compensatory behaviors per week
Case study
A 21-year-old woman is brought into an outpatient clinic by her mother, who complains that her daughter has been demonstrating unusual eating patterns since she moved back home 6 months ago. Her mother observes her to eat large amounts of food, such as desserts, when she is alone, often finding food wrappers hidden in her daughter's room. She is worried that her daughter may be engaging in vomiting after these episodes of heavy eating. She often isolates herself in the bathroom for 10-20 minutes after a large meal. This case will be discussed in the Clinical History section.
Other problems to be considered
Binge-eating disorder (BED)
BED is characterized by frequent and recurrent binge eating episodes without consistent compensatory behaviors. It is the most common eating disorder overall, with a lifetime prevalence of 2.8%. Binge-eating disorder is known to have several comorbidities with other psychiatric disorders, and is strongly associated with severe obesity. The lifetime prevalence for binge-eating disorder in men is 2%, while the male prevalence of bulimia nervosa is 0.5% and anorexia nervosa is 0.3%. This makes binge-eating disorder the most common eating disorder not only in the general population, but in men, as well. [10]
Night eating syndrome (NES)
NES has only recently been defined and recognized. It is characterized by the consumption of large amounts of food (>20% of the total calorie intake) after evening meals. It is typically associated with early morning drowsiness and anorexia. No significant overlap is seen between binge-eating disorder or bulimia nervosa and night eating disorder.
Several eating disorder syndromes have been described in association with disturbances in disturbances in sleep and circadian patterns. These disorders are diagnosed under the DSM-5 "Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorders" category. [1]
NES is distinct from sleep-related eating disorder (SRED), another syndrome in which eating and sleep disturbances have been linked. NES and SRED are quite different. NES could be considered an abnormality in the circadian rhythm of meal timing with a normal circadian timing of sleep onset, ie, with individuals eating a substantial part of their daily intake in the evening, after usual dinnertime, before they go to sleep. Conversely, the feeding behavior in SRED is characterized by recurrent episodes of eating after an arousal from nighttime sleep with or without amnesia.
In addition to eating other foods, in SRED episodes, patients will sometimes eat foods that are ordinarily unpalatable, eg, raw flour and raw bacon have been described. Both conditions are often relentless and chronic. SRED is frequently associated with other sleep disorders, in particular parasomnias, eg, sleep-walking. Case reports have linked some cases of SRED to the use of certain psychotropic medications, including tricyclic antidepressants, anticholinergics, lithium, triazolam, olanzapine, risperidone, and zolpidem. Early studies have suggested that the anti-seizure medication topiramate may be an effective treatment for SRED. [11]
United States
Bulimia nervosa is thought to be significantly underrecognized. In the United States, the prevalence of bulimia nervosa is 1%. [10] Lifetime prevalence is 0.5% for males and 1.5% for females. Those who are diagnosed with bulimia nervosa spend approximately 8.3 years with an episode. Approximately 65.3% of patients with bulimia have a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5-29.9 and only 3.5% have a BMI less than 18.5.
Bulimia nervosa is more common among those whose occupation or hobbies require gaining and/or losing weight rapidly, such as wrestlers and competitive bodybuilders. [12] Athletes in certain sports (eg, runners and gymnasts, are particularly prone to eating disorders. [13] The female athlete triad of eating disorders, hypothalamic amenorrhea, and osteoporosis is now well recognized and is particularly common in sports where slimness and body shape are of great importance, such as gymnastics, long distance running, diving, and figure skating. Eating disorders are also being recognized as a problem in predominantly male sports such as cycling, weight lifting, and wrestling. Certain vocations such as acting, modeling, and ballet dancing [14] also appear to be associated with higher risk for these disorders.
While overall epidemiological trends are difficult to assess given the changes in diagnostic criteria over time, most studies report a progressive increase in the prevalence of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa in the last several decades of the 20th century, with the possibility that rates have been leveling off. However, along with increases in obesity, rates of binge eating disorder are believed to be on the rise as well.
Rates of bulimic symptoms (as distinct from the diagnosis of bulimia nervosa per se) may vary across geographic regions in the United States. In one small study, women from North Carolina and Virginia (South Atlantic region) reported more bulimic symptoms than women from Louisiana and Tennessee (South Central region) and Ohio and Missouri (Midwest region). [15]
A meta-analysis conducted of 36 studies by Arcelus et al suggests that individuals with eating disorders have significantly elevated mortality rates. Furthermore, the patients with anorexia nervosa had the highest mortality rate. [16]
Bulimia nervosa is a cosmopolitan disorder that has been described in all ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic groups. Literature is mixed regarding ethnic differences in eating disorders. No clear consensus exists about the relative prevalence of eating disorders and associated symptoms across ethnicities. Clinicians should remain alert for possible ethnic diversity in symptom presentation or distress that could obscure the diagnosis or need for intervention. [17, 18]
As with other eating disorders, bulimia nervosa occurs predominantly in women. Most reports suggest a female-to-male ratio of 10:1, with reported ranges from 20:1 to 7:1. In some populations (eg, active duty military) body dissatisfaction and subclinical eating disorder rates among males have been reported to be in excess of 20%.
Clinicians should remain aware that men also develop bulimia nervosa and other eating disorders. The psychopathology and attitudes of males with eating disorders appear on the whole to be similar to those of females with eating disorders; both are significantly associated with family histories of these disorders. Although few data are available, evidence suggests that men and women also share significant similarities in clinical course, complications, and response to treatment.
The mean age of onset is 19.7, slightly older than the peak age of onset for anorexia nervosa but generally lower than the age of onset for binge-eating disorder. The prevalence of bulimia nervosa in children younger than 14 years appears to be less than 5%. Bulimia nervosa has also been reported in the elderly. [19]
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Leadership Institute announces graduates
14 students and 6 members from the Indiana University Northwest Institute for Innovative Leadership Development Program were recently honored at an induction ceremony and reception at Avalon Manor in Merrillville.
After two consecutive semesters of leadership training that included workshops, weekly small group discussions, working with mentors and individual counseling, the students were recognized for their growth and leadership abilities as business professionals and community leaders.
Individuals completing the program included: Juanita Bass, Merrillville; Greg Bialata, Hobart; Denise Falcetta, Cedar Lake; Laura Graves, Valparaiso; Brenda Grey, Gary; Gregg McCauley, Hobart; Mark Murdock, Cedar Lake; Dave Payne, LaPorte; Tawana Pruitt, Gary; Eric Robinson, Merrillville; Esther Rothstein, Munster; Judy Tellez, Portage; Elizabeth Thomas, Griffith; Tobey Wilson, Portage; Carrie Besch, Dyer; Ashley Estes, Valparaiso; Sharon Franzen, Highland; Dominic Gagliardi, Highland; Derick Thielbar, Portage; and Phyllis Zarazee, Michigan City.
The Institute for Innovative Leadership is a partnership between IU Northwest and Northwest Indianaís business and community leadership. It is designed to create a binding link between educational experience and leadership practice. The students will continue to be involved in the services and activities of the Institute.
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China, U.S. Near Deal on Safe Food
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Food and Drug Administration officials held high-level meetings with their counterparts in China this week and said yesterday that they expect an agreement by December on improving the safety of food exports.
FDA Commissioner Andrew C. von Eschenbach, in a conference call from Shanghai, offered few details about the agreement the two countries have been negotiating since July.
"They are as concerned about confidence in the quality and safety of food and drugs, as we are in the United States," von Eschenbach said. "They are anxious to collaborate with us."
Negotiations will continue when Chinese officials come to the United States this month.
"I hope this announcement results in a legally binding agreement that implements effective practices that would establish equivalency standards for food safety between the U.S. and China," Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), a frequent critic of FDA's oversight of food safety, said in a written statement.
She said she hopes the agreement will allow FDA inspectors to enter the country without delays like those encountered this year after pet food in the United States was found to contain tainted ingredients from China.
FDA officials have acknowledged that the current safety system has not kept up with the increasing volume of imports. The FDA inspects less than 1 percent of imported seafood, fruits and vegetables.
Officials have said that rather than increase inspections, the agency is likely to propose the greater use of technology to track and identify risky imports, or to test food at ports of entry rather than sending it to labs.
During a House subcommittee hearing Thursday, lawmakers said their investigators had found that China does not meet international safety standards and lacks sufficient internal regulations. Lawmakers also criticized the FDA for not aggressively pursuing ways to reform the current system, especially compared with countries like Japan, which inspects more of its imports than the United States and limits the number of Chinese companies allowed to export to the country.
"I think this is an emergency response to an emergency situation," said Sen. Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.), who has been pushing for food safety reform. Before consumer confidence can be restored, the "Chinese have to prove they're going to change their system," he said.
China has said it has cracked down on problematic exporters and was increasing inspections of its exports.


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Anywhere you sit at the new Rookies location in Elgin, you'll spy sports on at least two to three TVs. With 26 sets (including projection screens), thuis bar has become a hub for sports-watching since opening in April 2008. Sizeable appetizer platters, burgers and gyros fresh off the spit provide fuel for fans. Expect a crowd of families during the day, with a more mixed crowd after 10 p.m. for karaoke on Thursdays and a video DJ on weekend nights. Fans of The Village Squire's mai tai will find the same recipe served here, as Squire and Rookie's share the same owners.


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DecoTech™ Solar Roofing System installation by roofing leader GAF is among the highest output solar roofs in U.S.
Parsippany, N.J., (July 5, 2017) — Thanks to GAF, North America's largest roofing manufacturer, New Jersey is now home to one of the country's highest output residential solar roofing installations. This Far Hills, N.J., installation is among the top 2 percent highest output residential solar installations in the U.S., and among the top 5 percent in New Jersey, according to advisory firm GTM Research.
The 64-panel DecoTech™ Solar Roofing System is more than three times larger than the average residential solar roof,[1] totaling 18.2 kW at peak performance. Laid end-to-end, the panels would equal the length of a football field.
"The DecoTech™ Solar Roofing System has an intuitive, interlocking design that simplifies the installation process and saves time and money, which is particularly important with a large-scale project like this one," said Jon Parker of American Home Contractors, a GAF factory-certified Master Elite® Roofing Contractor based in Florham Park, N.J. "We look forward to being involved in future DecoTech™ installations."
"We are bringing an innovative and affordable solar solution to the roofing market with unique features and sleek aesthetics," said Amy Ochsenreiter, renewable energy product manager at GAF. "The completion of one of the country's largest solar roofing installations is an exciting milestone for the industry and for the GAF team."
This project follows successful DecoTech™ Solar Roofing System installations on homes in California and New York, after multiple DecoTech™ installations on test sites throughout the country. New Jersey, an early leader in solar, is one of only three states in the U.S. to have more than 1 GW of total installed capacity, and more than 300,000 homes powered by solar energy.[2]
"We're proud to offer an exceptional solar roofing system that is the product of our legacy in roofing and our experience in solar," said Jim Schnepper, president of GAF. "We anticipate continued growth in the solar market, and we are committed to refining and expanding our offerings."
About the DecoTech™ System
The DecoTech™ System is a proprietary, affordable solar roofing system offered by roofing leader GAF. With a low-profile, sleek design and beautiful Deco Black gloss finish, the high-output solar panels offer a seamless aesthetic for homeowners. Its concealed wires, metal frame, and waterproofing elements provide durability and allow the panels to shed water just like shingles. The interlocking system, which fastens directly to the roof deck, is designed for simple and fast installation by GAF factory-certified roofing contractors. GAF has decades of experience in solar, including several patents on solar roofing products, an exclusive Solar Elite Contractor™ certification program, and proprietary solar financing relationships that represent a unique offering for both residential and commercial property owners. The DecoTech™ Solar Roofing System, which is available for purchase and installation across the U.S., is the latest product in the growing GAF solar portfolio. For more information about the DecoTech™ System, visit gaf.com/solar.
About GAF
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I would have to agree with Jeffery. Almost all of the projects I've seen that use SVN are organized in a Trunk/Branch/Tag method. I don't see any reason for us not to mimic the same. I also think that long-term 'projects' and short-term be given the same treatment. Each gets its own branch, and when completed (or when it is stable enough to be brought into the main trunk) and voted on, it is merged into the main trunk. When we are ready for a release (4.7, 5.0, etc), the trunk is tagged with that version number and life goes on. I've not worked on any projects quite this large before, but for just about every project I have worked on some variation of this method seems to have worked pretty well. What is nice about it to is when working on a feature, you really only have to concern yourself with your branch, and not about progressing it through multiple multiple branches and merging it multiple times. -Nick Kwiatkowski Telecom Systems Engineer, Video and Voice Systems Michigan State University Telecommunications Systems Department Adjunct Professor within the Telecommunications, Information Studies and Media Department at Michigan State University (t) 517-432-2528 (f) 517-353-6633 (h) 517-853-9050 From: Jeffry Houser <email@example.com> To: email@example.com Cc: Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:56:47 -0500 Subject: Re: So, what should we do first? I can honestly say it's been a long time since I looked at the public Flex SVN repo; so I'm not sure the extent of what is in there or how it is organized. Most projects I've worked on have used a "Trunk/Branch/Tag" approach. To map: * Released sounds kind of like tags; which is a full snapshot in time that--presumably--doesn't change. * Stable sounds kind of like Trunk, which is the primary working branch for the next version. * Sandbox/Unstable sound like branch; which are different working copies. They often start as an off-shoot of the trunk; presumably to be combined back in at some future point. Is it worthwhile to separate "long term development" (Sandbox) ) vs "Short term stuff development" (UnStable)? I assume we wouldn't want to do that development in the same sub-branch; but is there a reason to make the distinction between short term and long term development? Beyond that, I don't have a strong opinion either way. On 1/4/2012 7:42 PM, Alex Harui wrote: > I'm loving the ideas and energy on this list so far. And so, the subject > question needs to be answered: What should we (the committers in this > project) do first? > > > To do so without getting de-stabilized by the longer term projects, we > should agree on a branch strategy. It sounds like many Apache projects > have multiple branches like: > -Sandbox: Anything that doesn't fall over immediately can go here > -Unstable: Things that are being polished for release can go here > -Stable: The release candidate goes here. > -Released: The latest release. > > Long term projects would go in Sandbox and shorter term stuff would go in > Unstable and get synched to Sandbox if required. > > Most of you are volunteers trying to scratch out spare time to make > contributions, but some of us have all day to work on this stuff. I am > thinking of splitting time between long-term work and short term work and > use JIRA to guide what short-term work I do. >
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Tyler, The Creator has said that he may be blamed for future Columbine-style school shootings.
The Odd Future rapper compared himself to Eminem and Marilyn Manson, who was blamed by some people for the 1999 school shootings on account of his controversial lyrics.
Tyler, The Creator told Respect magazine that his track 'Radicals' will either "make me an icon" or "get me in a lot of f**king heat with a lot of parents".
"If Columbine is re-enacted or some s**t, that's gonna be on my f**king head," he said. "Yeah, it'll be my fault, just like it was Em's and Marilyn's and f**king Slipknot's and all them motherf**kers."
Tyler, The Creator added that writing and recording his material was his form of therapy, saying: "All my songs are me reflecting and talking to myself. The dude in my head, who is the doctor dude you hear on some songs."
This is the second time that Tyler, The Creator has mentioned the Columbine shootings. In June, he was quoted as saying that the shooters may have been "really cool people".
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Gilcrest officials, local farmers draw attention to damage from high groundwater
April 24, 2014
From a trailer being pulled through the town of Gilcrest by a tractor on Monday night, Town Mayor Jeff Nelson pointed out a patch of drooping concrete in front of a neighborhood home — a sinkhole the town spent $30,000 to repair.
"This is an ongoing problem anymore here in Gilcrest," Nelson said.
Nelson's comments on Monday mirrored those of many local farmers for the past several years, who say record-high groundwater levels continue to cause costly damage to their property and crops.
The town of Gilcrest has had to replace the lining of its sewage treatment pond at a cost of $450,000, and paid $250,000 to repair water pipes that snapped in half thanks to a large sinkhole, said interim Town Administrator Trudy Peterson. Nearly all of the town's issues with high groundwater predate the September flood, Peterson said, and she said an engineering firm hired by the town, Broomfield-based RG and Associates, concluded the issues are due to high groundwater levels.
Nelson and Peterson on Monday rode on a trailer provided by LaSalle-area farmer Glen Fritzler, who organized a community meeting to draw attention to the high groundwater levels in the area. Fritzler has wrestled with high water levels for years.
The sewage pond's lining is beginning to bubble up — Nelson said the town calls the bubbles "whales" — due to naturally occurring methane gases being pushed up from the rising water levels, Peterson said. Town officials say it's only a matter of time before the lining breaks, but they have depleted all of their resources fixing other water-related problems.
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State Reps. Lori Saine, R-Dacono, and Perry Buck, R-Windsor, Weld County commissioner candidates and town residents joined Gilcrest officials on their tour of damage on Monday.
Gilcrest resident Glenn Durant said he has spent $55,000 since 2008 to pump excess water from his basement and uses 13 pumps to keep the water at bay.
"The augmentation plan is keeping the water out of my basement," Durant joked.
Saine is one of the cosponsors of House Bill 1332, which aims to provide some relief from high groundwater levels through de-watering measures, funding for more groundwater monitoring and studies, and a potential "basin-wide management entity."
The bill had its first committee hearing last week and is scheduled to go before the Appropriations Committee on Wednesday.
But for some, including Fritzler, de-watering isn't an option because the excess water pumped from his fields must be returned to the river, which is miles away. Fritzler said he would have to transport the water across four miles of private property.
Groundwater has long been an issue in Weld County because many local farmers can't legally pump their wells to use the excess water that floods their basements and ruins crops in their saturated fields.
State law requires an augmentation plan to pump groundwater, meaning property owners must replace the water they use for senior water rights holders, who have first claim on the water supply in rivers and streams down the line.
But because of increasing water prices, some in the ag community struggle to find affordable water they can use for augmentation.
Some experts say the high groundwater levels aren't necessarily due to the fact that those wells can't be pumped, and the existing system for groundwater management is important in protecting senior surface water rights, some of which date back to the 1800s.
Members of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District support the House bill, but the Colorado Water Congress voted against it, and members of the South Platte Basin Roundtable — a group of water officials and other experts — say legislation right now is premature.
Tribune reporter Eric Brown contributed to this report.
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A recession is an economic situation where the National Income through Gross Domestic Products (GDP) of a country keeps falling in two consecutive quarters of a year.
Nigeria is facing serious macro economic problems from foreign exchange rate, to high rate of inflation and unemployment etc. But in a situation like this there is always a way out because this is not the time to blame, criticize and complaining. By preparing adequately, one needs to increase his/her income above the inflation rate (16.7%), cutting costs, so that one can have extra money to save for investment and future spending.
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Write all your needs and wants and know which one you need to remove or to reduce its quantity. Meet professionals and seek advises from them, then discuss it with your family before implementation, give them reasons why you are doing so.
There are many ways to cut costs during a recession, in many cases; you can still maintain your same quality of life while focusing on cutting extravagant and unnecessary expenses.
If you have a Job be an amazing employee. First be happy at what you do, come early to work add more value to what you have been giving before. Volunteer yourself for projects, encourage the weak and slack co-workers, pick up the unattended jobs. This will make it difficult for the organization to lay you off because some workers will lose their jobs during a recession. Start Networking so that in case you lose your job, you will still have a safe net of contacts that might be of help.
If you don't have a job stop complaining and the blame games but instead find a way making money irrespective of your educational background, consider volunteering, If you have a skill or knowledge you can give to an individual or organization don't hesitate to do it even if it is for free, in the end when your value becomes what they can do without money will come.
If you cut your costs and you can increase your income above the inflation rate by diverting your free hours of the day or week to diversify into money making activities, you will agree with me that even in this economic downturn you can still save for future or investment in a stock market is a wide decision.
In order to avoid depression during a recession, you need to spend happy hours with your family. Don't let fear and emotion control you.
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● Cathouse 18th Birthday Weekender Bands, DJs and much more help celebrate Glasgow's finest rock club. Cathouse, Glasgow, Fri 14 & Sat 15 Nov.
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● Skins Live Party Live bands Sergeant and Any Colour Black join Arches DJs for this telly tie-in. Arches, Glasgow, Sat 15 Nov.
● StepBack Guest DJ Alex Smoke joins the StepBack regulars at Edinburgh's finest new underground club. Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, Fri 21 Nov.
● Subculture The Subbie's new Edinburgh date is well-documented elsewhere on these pages, but this appearance by New York's Joe 'Body and Soul' Claussell demands a mention. Sub Club, Glasgow, Sat 22 Nov.
● TBC: Together Beat Cancer An impressive line-up of local bands and DJs get together for this charity night. School of Art, Glasgow, Sat 22 Nov.
● VEGAS! It's been a bit nomadic of late, but Edinburgh's most swinging night (pictured) is always worth your time. Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh, Sat 22 Nov.


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