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Top Challenges Facing Financial Services in 2013
At this time of year, when the perennial lists of "top issues for the new year" appear, it will be useful to remember that the financial services industry is challenged on many fronts, all of them to some degree intertwined, and all of them critical to restoring the health and sustainable growth of the industry. Financial institutions of all shapes and sizes are in a period of strategic transformation, and must necessarily attend to a wide range of issues simultaneously -- some more visible and fast-moving, others more fundamental and long-term -- in their recovery from the crisis of the past five years.
Rather than isolate a small group of "top" issues, therefore, as if they were the only or most important challenges financial institutions should address next year, another perspective suggests that there are several dimensions in which one can present and discuss these interdependent challenges. An advantage of this perspective is that it reveals the relative degrees of urgency, breadth and impact among the numerous issues facing the industry. All need attention, but to different tenors and timeframes.
The first and most visible dimension (though not necessarily the most important) includes the "current" or "hot" issues in the industry media and conferences. They typically revolve around the latest technology or political/regulatory trend, and while often urgent, are not always strategic. They tend to be the relatively fast-moving issues that change from year to year. The list for 2013 will include:
-- incorporating mobile banking as a regular delivery channel
-- developing a strategy around social media
-- coming to permanent resolution with the regulatory issues of 2012, such as Dodd-Frank, Basel and the CFPB -- dealing with the economic aftermath of the "fiscal cliff," whichever way it turns out
A second dimension of issues is more complex and more regular, involving those recurring financial and competitive industry issues that financial institutions deal with every year. Now, however, they are in a new economic context as the industry emerges from the financial crisis:
-- how to come to a new level of growth and sustainable profitability in an environment of low interest rates
-- rebuilding asset quality and strengthening their capital adequacy
-- where to develop new and reliable sources of revenue
-- enriching and increasing the business value of customer relationships, at a time when customer behaviors and expectations are more demanding
-- restoring public confidence in the industry
-- how to deal with aggressive and innovative non-bank competitors
-- embedding a risk management culture into the fabric and habit of daily operations
A third dimension concerns the ever more critical need for financial institutions to transition their technology architectures to next-generation capabilities, putting in place the enablers for all the issues listed above. Banks, thrifts and credit unions now need to approach technology no longer as an expense to be managed down, but more as an investment for future growth. By focusing less on specific systems and applications, and more on enterprise-wide capabilities, they need to address such challenges such as:
-- implementing fully digital banking
-- filling manual gaps and delivering straight-through, efficient business processes
-- enterprise-level integration and management of data -- interactive customization of products and services to meet customer demands
-- transparency in costs, compliance and prices
While of course there are always going to be emerging technologies that capture our fancy and media attention (right now it's probably mobile banking), these are really only the superficial toys that reflect the deeper and more significant trends in the financial services industry's reliance on technology. The emerging technologies of importance are therefore those that will enable the flexibility, adaptability, integration, standardization and efficiency that the transformation described above will demand.
Which is what brings us to the fourth dimension, and the one that in many respects is the most important. It involves the fundamental and strategic "below the radar" transformation of the banking business model that is taking place in the industry, and how institutions need to respond to it. Technology is and has been changing the currency of exchange in financial services away from a pure focus on money, which is actually now just a blip on a computer, and toward information as the basis of products and services. Financial institutions will need to become data-centric organizations, revolving their assets and processes around the needs of customers – no longer around the profitability of products and siloed business lines.
This transformation will necessarily force institutions to address as well what their core markets and customer segments will be for the future. They will need to streamline to a smaller and more specialized market niche as it becomes unrealistic for them to expect to remain all things to all people.
In effect, therefore, there will be only one overriding challenge for financial institutions in 2013 – how to stay disciplined and remain attentive to all of the above issues simultaneously.
Lee Kidder is a practice director with CCG Catalyst


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Research, organize and share your family tree with Gramps.
Gramps is a free software project and community. We strive to produce a genealogy program that is both intuitive for hobbyists and feature-complete for professional genealogists. It is a community project, created, developed and governed by genealogists.
Gramps Current version: 5.2.2 Released: 2022-02-05 Different data format to the GRAMPS 3.4 series. Full Python 3 support only as Python 2 support dropped. Uses GTK+ 3 GUI. Default database is now SQLite. Lot of updates see: What's new? |
Before upgrading your distribution: Use your earlier version of Gramps to backup your Family Trees to the hardy and portable XML format1.
via Distributions
via Flathub
Latest version (5.2.2) (advanced users only)
MS Windows
Before downloading the All-In-One software installer bundle for Windows: Use your earlier version of Gramps to backup your Family Trees to the hardy and portable XML format1.
This installer supports Microsoft Windows in all versions Vista/7 and later. The 64-bit versions of Windows allow more efficient access to more resources.
(Please note: Gramps prefers the Python-3.5 and Gtk-3.18 libraries and newer. Those libraries have dropped support for Windows XP. But Gramps can still be run on Windows XP with earlier library versions, i.e., Python3.4.4 and Gtk-3.16)
After download: double-click to install Gramps.
By default: new releases will be added in a new directory and earlier installations of Gramps will not be overwritten; the language will be a mix of British and US English.
Normally, when you try to load your old Family Tree you can allow it to be upgraded if necessary, and it will be opened. Should this fail for any reason, Create a new Family Tree and Import the back-up into this new Tree.
Use the Windows AIO (All-In-One) version, please use the download links above. For more information about individual versions, console and debug modes, release notes, etc., look at this page (English only). Or, you might want to look at the description of what is meant by an All In One Bundle.
Alternative independent installation
If needed, there are alternatives to the All-In-One installer.
A PortableApps version will run from an external device without the requirement of installing on the OS drive. PortableApps installations are not for touchscreen-based mobile devices. They just allow the application to run from external storage, USB thumbdrives.
You can download the 5.2.1 Gramps Portable version from:
- the Gramps Portable project page in their Education category.
Note that PortableApps.com also has a Legacy 3.4.9 version of Gramps available -- although it is not recommended for general use; just for recovering older format databases.
- GrampsPortable_3.4.9.paf.exe (29.0 MB)
Portable Gramps from PortableApps.com includes all dependencies required for Windows. Note:You can install it on C: then to run Gramps type C:\PortableApps\GrampsPortable\GrampsPortable.exe (Or the path you installed it to) or make a shortcut to that file on your desktop or start-menu. Please report packaging issues here
Chocolatey NuGet Package
You may also install using the alternative independent Gramps Chocolatey NuGet Package
Chocolatey NuGet is a Machine Package Manager, somewhat like apt-get, but built with Windows in mind.
Gramps for Windows with MSYS2
How to use MSYS2 to run latest Gramps development version from source in 64bit Windows.
Missing other languages
The default Gramps AIO installer will embed the US dialect of English for the interface with the British spellcheck dictionary.
If you prefer a different language (or spell with the US or Australian dialects of English), please ensure that you pay special attention to the Choose Components phase of the installation.
To install a language other than English, select from both the Translations and Dictionaries during the Choose Components phase of the installation.
Even your primary language is installed by default, you might anticipate the need to spellcheck Notes in other than the British dialect of English. Be certain to select the appropriate languages from Dictionaries. Gramps will not access your Operating System's native dictionary.
There is no simple facility for adding interface or dictionary languages after installation.
Before downloading the ready-to-run stand-alone bundle: Use your earlier version of Gramps to backup your Family Trees to the hardy and portable XML format1. Read the before installation instructions.
Tested for compatibility with Apple macOS/Mac OS X versions 10.13 (High Sierra) through 13 (Ventura). Help determining your Operating System version can be found in the HT201260 Apple Support article.
After download: Double-click the .dmg file to mount the disk (note: your browser may do this for you automatically). Next, drag the Gramps application to your application folder and double-click to launch it. (For Apple Mac OS X, alternatively, you can click and hold on the disk icon at the top of the window of the mounted disk, and then option-drag to the Applications folder. This will create a new folder containing all the files, including the README and NEWS.)
Normally, when you try to load your old Family Tree you can allow it to be upgraded if necessary, and it will be opened. Should this fail for any reason, Create a new Family Tree and Import the back-up into this new Tree.
Alternative independent installation
Alternatively, Gramps can also be built and installed on macOS using MacPorts.
MacPorts is a package manager for Apple Mac.
Why use the version from MacPorts? Certain plugins or add-ons require additional supporting software in order to operate. With MacPorts, you can install such software easily (most of the time; there could be exceptions). With the official .dmg installer, installing such additional software is more difficult or impossible.
The Prequisites Checker can identify if any add-ons have been installed that require such additional software.
The macOS application bundle can also be installed via the Homebrew package manager as a cask. Note that this is *not* a Homebrew build, it is a repackaging of the same Gramps.app provided in the above dmg. It does not depend on or use any of the Homebrew-built libraries.
Homebrew is an open-source package manager for macOS (and Linux).
See https://github.com/homebrew/
Adding additional Spell Checking languages on macOS
Gramps uses a different spell checker than the one provided by Mac OS X, with different spelling dictionary requirements. We can't easily provide dictionaries for all of the supported languages in the bundle, but they're easily downloaded from OpenOffice.org's website. Download the language you want and save it, then navigate to the download in Finder. Most browsers have a downloads window that offers "Show in Finder" in its context menu. Change the file extension from oxt to zip, then from the context menu select Open with... Archive Utility to decompress it. In the decompressed folder or perhaps in a subfolder you'll find the dictionary files in pairs, foo.aff and foo.dic. Some languages have more than one pair with a README file to explain why. Select a pair and copy it to /Library/Dictionaries (you'll have to authenticate with an administrator id and password), and if 'foo' isn't already a language or locale code, make it one. For example, the French package includes several pairs with names like fr-moderne.aff and fr-moderne.dic. The spell checker doesn't recognize those names, so when you copy them to /Library/Dictionaries you must rename them to fr.aff and fr.dic or fr_FR.aff and fr_FR.dic. You can have more than one dictionary pair installed if you use several languages, but one must match the language you use for Gramps or spell checking won't be enabled at all. |
Linux and BSD distributions
These packages are built and supported by the distros. If your distribution is not listed you may possibly find it listed on Repology |
Most Linux distributions come bundled with a version of Gramps, though it's not always the most recent version and it may not have been installed by default. Still it is recommended to use the Gramps version that comes with your distribution.
Below are ways to install Gramps on some of the more popular distributions:
Distribution | GUI Package manager | Current versions | Notes |
Debian | Add/Remove Software |
available versions |
Ubuntu | Software Centre |
available versions/ (Also see: Backports) |
Linux Mint | Software Manager |
Fedora | Add/Remove Software (Gnome) or Software Management (KDE) |
available versions |
Mageia | drakrpm (or rpmdrake) |
Mageia App Db - gramps |
openSUSE | YaST |
available versions The most recent version can usually be installed from the 'openSUSE BuildService - GNOME:Apps' repository |
Slackware |
available versions | |
Arch Linux | pacman |
available versions |
Gentoo Linux |
available versions | |
NetBSD |
FreeBSD |
OpenBSD |
available versions | |
Linux: Install latest version
If your distribution doesn't ship with Gramps or you wish to install a different version than it ships with, you could try to install the latest version of Gramps manually.
Warning before attempting to install the latest Gramps version, use your existing installation to make a Gramps XML backup Software updates should only be attempted by experienced users, and after having backed up your data... specifically, your Family Trees. The version of Gramps that has been included in your distribution will have been tested to work with the components in that distribution. When trying to install a different version of Gramps, there is a possibility that the components needed for the new version of Gramps will not be available for your distribution Or, that the components are available but don't work properly. Such problems might not discovered until after you have already done some work with the new version of Gramps. If you already have Gramps installed, and you are only making a 'point' upgrade (i.e., from Gramps x.y.z to x.y.z+1, e.g., from 5.1.3 to 5.1.5), then it is probable that Gramps will continue to work. However, if the change is much greater, especially if it is a major version change (e.g., from 4.y.z to 5.y.z), then the chance that of incompatibilities is much greater. |
For Debian-based linux distributions (Which includes Ubuntu ) Download the .deb file. Double-click on the downloaded .deb file or (for some distributions, e.g. Mint Debian) run the following command from the directory where the file was saved (change the filename to match the one you downloaded).
sudo dpkg -i gramps_5.2.2-1_all.deb
If you have an error about having unmet dependencies run:
sudo apt-get -f install
to install the dependencies.
If you see an error about an incomplete GTK installation and missing language translations when starting Gramps, run
sudo apt install language-pack-gnome-en
to install the proper language pack. You may need to replace 'en' with your own language code, like 'nl' for Dutch.
Useful command lines
Before upgrading you can[1]:
- Find out what version you are running, by using this:
dpkg-query -s gramps
that queries the package and gives you info about it.
- If you are committed to an upgrade then make sure you have backed up you Family Trees to Gramps XML then run :
sudo dpkg -r gramps
this will remove the current gramps package (assuming its a python3 version older versions could be python-gramps )
- To stop Ubuntu updating gramps (to possibly an older version from Ubuntu!) you may need to run:
sudo apt-mark hold gramps
Upgrade is then complete.
Gramps 5.2.1-0 is available as a Flatpak at Flathub.
Please use your existing installation to backup your database before proceeding. Also, it is a good idea to convert your database to SQLite even though there is currently BSDDB3 support in the 5.2.1-0 Flatpak. |
First set up Flatpak and the Flathub repository on your system, there are instructions for various distributions at https://flatpak.org/setup/
Second, you can use the blue install button at https://flathub.org/apps/details/org.gramps_project.Gramps if you set your software manager up to work with Flathub, or use the command below in a terminal for a system wide installation if you have sudo privileges:
flatpak install flathub org.gramps_project.Gramps
For other distributions
For other distributions, the source and follow the instructions for Linux:Build from source
Before upgrading your distribution: Use your old version of Gramps to backup your Family Trees [1].
via Distributions Latest version (advanced users only)
See also:
Linux Live CD
Note this Linux live CD Demonstration includes Gramps 3.2.5 an old version released 2010-11-17 and it is not recommended for general use |
Linux live CD Demonstration includes Gramps 3.2.5 pre-installed to trial, without touching anything on the hard drive. To start this boot the Computer with this Live Linux Desktop on a CD in the CD/DVD-ROM Drive. (Requires that you write this image to a CD-ROM using CD-Burner software eg:Nero, Imgburn, Rufus..). Download the CD (727 MB). The Linux Genealogy CD is based on Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick Meerkat). If you are interested in Gramps, but are afraid to actually install it or unable to install it (not your PC, windows, no internet at home, work laptop, ...), then try out our Linux Genealogy CD. It runs without installing on the hard disk and contains a collection of open source, free, genealogy programs. You can then install latest Ubuntu and Gramps from the CD anytime you like.
Online Demonstration
You can also try an online demonstration of version 5.1.4 of Gramps on rollApp ("Cloud platform for native applications") categorized under Utilities - #diagrams:
Select Launch Online then Test Drive(Opening/saving files will not be available)
[1] Backup to Gramps XML. You will find backup in the Family Tree menu of recent Gramps versions, otherwise use export in the same menu but uncheck privacy options in the Exporter Assistant in order to export all data. See : How to make a backup

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State troopers arrested 33-year-old Mark Wayne Williams because they say he refused to leave them alone after he showed up Saturday night wearing a Batman outfit.
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Blood Test: Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Article Translations: (Spanish)
What It Is
Luteinizing hormone (LH) plays an important role in sexual development and is produced by the pea-sized pituitary gland in the brain. An LH test measures the level of this hormone in the bloodstream.
In kids, LH levels are high right after birth, but then fall, remaining low until puberty approaches (usually between ages 10 and 14). At this time the hypothalamus, an almond-sized area of the brain that links the nervous system with the hormone-producing endocrine system, releases gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) that starts the changes of puberty. GnRH signals the pituitary gland to release two puberty hormones into the bloodstream: LH and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH).
In boys, LH and FSH work together to get the testes to begin producing testosterone, the hormone responsible for the physical changes of puberty and the production of sperm.
In girls, LH and FSH prompt the ovaries to begin producing the hormone estrogen, which causes a girl's body to mature and prepares her for menstruation.
Because LH and FSH work so closely with each other, doctors often perform these tests together, as well as tests for testosterone (the major male sex hormone) and estradiol (a form of estrogen, the major female sex hormone). Taken together, the results can often provide a more complete picture of a child's sexual maturation, and the well-being of the glands that produce these hormones.
Why It's Done
Doctors may order an LH test if a boy or girl appears to be entering puberty much earlier or much later than expected. High levels are associated with precocious (early) puberty, while low levels may indicate a delay in sexual development.
The test may also be used to check for damage or disease of the testes or ovaries, pituitary gland, or hypothalamus.
In adults and teens, LH levels can also help doctors evaluate fertility issues and menstrual problems.
No special preparations are needed for this test. On the day of the test, having your child wear a T-shirt or short-sleeved shirt can make things easier for the technician drawing the blood.
The Procedure
A health professional will clean the skin surface with antiseptic, and place an elastic band (tourniquet) around the upper arm to apply pressure and cause the veins to swell with blood. Then a needle is inserted into a vein (usually in the arm inside of the elbow or on the back of the hand) and blood is withdrawn and collected in a vial or syringe.
After the procedure, the elastic band is removed. Once the blood has been collected, the needle is removed and the area is covered with cotton or a bandage to stop the bleeding. Collecting the blood for the test will only take a few minutes.
What to Expect
Collecting a sample of blood is only temporarily uncomfortable and can feel like a quick pinprick. Afterward, there may be some mild bruising, which should go away in a few days.
Getting the Results
The blood sample will be processed by a machine, and results are usually available in a couple of days.
The LH test is considered a safe procedure. However, as with many medical tests, some problems can occur with having blood drawn, like:
- fainting or feeling lightheaded
- hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin causing a lump or bruise)
- pain associated with multiple punctures to locate a vein
Helping Your Child
Having a blood test is relatively painless. Still, many kids are afraid of needles. Explaining the test in terms your child can understand might help ease some of the fear.
Allow your child to ask the technician any questions he or she might have. Tell your child to try to relax and stay still during the procedure, as tensing muscles and moving can make it harder and more painful to draw blood. It also may help if your child looks away when the needle is being inserted into the skin.
If You Have Questions
If you have questions about the LH test, speak with your doctor.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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A key driver in SAA's push to optimally achieve industry goals is the establishment of a sustainable alternative fuels program, or biofuel program. This program recognizes that environmental, social, and economic viability must converge for any renewable fuel supply to become feasible and meaningful. When done properly, these new fuels and supply chains will enable South Africa to diversify its energy sources, increase export opportunities, and do so in a manner that is environmentally and socially responsible.
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SAA is taking the lead in Africa on sustainable aviation fuels and, by setting a best practice example, can positively shape biofuel efforts in the region. With SAA and Boeing teams integrated, the optimal global technology can be applied to meet the unique conditions of Southern Africa.
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Take my grocery store example. I tell my husband to get a package of size 3 diapers, some bananas and a gallon of milk. Yes, he comes home with 3 packages of diapers in various sizes and a banana cream pie, but he does this in under ten minutes. If I'd given him one task at a time, he would've made three trips to the store and still gotten everything home in under half an hour.
Had I gone to the grocery store on the same mission, I would've come home with a package of size 3 diapers, some bananas, a gallon of milk, some strawberries because they were on sale, a bottle of creamer because I remembered that we were out, some Pop-Tarts as a treat for the kids because they were extra well behaved today, some razor blades because they were on clearance, a new bar of soap because ours has been magically transformed into a ball, a package of chicken to put in the crock pot for dinner tomorrow, a couple magazines to read while I'm at the hospital with my son next week, and a princess headband for my daughter just because it was cute. This trip would take me approximately two and a half hours because I'd have to compare prices and look for my coupons, and assuming I was able to run out without the kids, I'd just enjoy my time going up and down the aisles giving sympathetic smiles to parents shopping with kids in tow. And of course, I'd have to stop and chat with every friend I ran into.
See? My husband was on a mission and shopped quickly; I was slow. He was lacking in accuracy; I added unnecessary extras to the cart. Not one method is better than the other. They're just different. My husband will be the first to tell you that he doesn't multi-task well. Give him a specific job (one at a time, please) and he's on it. He stays calm, focuses on that one job, and does it quickly. I, on the other hand, can do half a dozen jobs at a time, but I must admit, I don't always do them well. For example, while I was cleaning my sons' room and conversing on the phone yesterday, I screeched into a man's ear, "It's a hotdog!" Not one of my finer multi-tasking moments. Oftentimes when I clean up around the house while talking on the phone or checking homework, I can't remember where I've put something. Keys? What keys? Oh yeah, I think I remember seeing keys somewhere. Now where did I see them? Where on earth did I put them? (By the way, if keys go missing, blame it on the baby. It works every time.)
So, in conclusion, men, don't be upset if you don't juggle multiple tasks well. You have your own method of doing things and it's not bad. It's simply different. I know I plan on keeping my husband around despite the wrong size diapers he brings home from the store. I have to keep him - he can open the jars of KoolAid pickles, reach the stuff on the high shelves, and change my oil. ;)


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DALLAS (AP) — Former "Scandal" actor Columbus Short has been arrested in Dallas for public intoxication.
Dallas police said the 31-year-old Short was arrested at 2 a.m. Saturday at the Katy Trail Ice House, a popular beer garden and restaurant. A message left at the restaurant on Saturday was not immediately returned.
It is not the first time Short has had trouble with the law. In May, he pleaded not guilty to felony battery for a fight that seriously injured a man at a West Hollywood restaurant. And he faced a misdemeanor spousal battery case.
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Multiple sclerosis, often called MS, is a disease that affects the central nervous system—the brain and spinal cord. It can cause problems with muscle control and strength, vision, balance, feeling, and thinking.
Your nerve cells have a protective covering called myelin. Without myelin, the brain and spinal cord can't communicate with the nerves in the rest of the body. MS gradually destroys myelin in patches throughout the brain and spinal cord, causing muscle weakness and other symptoms. These patches of damage are called lesions.
MS is different for each person. You may go through life with only minor problems. Or you may become seriously disabled. Most people are somewhere in between. Generally, MS follows one of four courses:
The exact cause is unknown, but most experts believe that MS is an autoimmune disease. In this kind of disease, the body's defences, called the immune system, mistakenly attack normal tissues. In MS, the immune system attacks the central nervous system—the brain and spinal cord.
Experts don't know why MS happens to some people but not others. There may be a genetic link, because the disease seems to run in families. Where you grew up may also play a role. MS is more common in those who grew up in colder regions that are farther away from the equator.
Symptoms depend on which parts of the brain and spinal cord are damaged and how bad the damage is. Early symptoms may include:
Diagnosing MS isn't always easy. The first symptoms may be vague. And many of the symptoms can be caused by problems other than MS.
MS is not diagnosed unless a doctor can be sure that you have had at least two attacks affecting at least two different areas of your central nervous system. The doctor will examine you, ask you questions about your symptoms, and do some tests. An MRI is often used to confirm the diagnosis, because the patches of damage (lesions) caused by MS attacks can be seen with this test.
Medicines are used to treat MS:
You may find it hard to decide when to start taking the drugs that slow the progression of MS. The drugs may not work for everyone, and they often have side effects. You and your doctor will decide together when you should start any of these drugs.
There is no cure for MS. Treatment and self-care can help you maintain your quality of life.
Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy can help you manage some physical problems caused by MS. You can also help yourself at home by eating balanced meals, getting regular exercise and rest, and learning to use your energy wisely.
Dealing with the physical and emotional demands of MS isn't easy. If you feel overwhelmed, talk to your doctor. You may be depressed, which can be treated. And finding a support group where you can talk to other people who have MS can be very helpful.
Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health.
The cause of multiple sclerosis (MS) is unknown. Because a person's risk of MS is slightly higher in some families when a relative has MS, there may be a genetic link. For more information, see What Increases Your Risk.
Some research suggests that where you lived as a child and viral illnesses you have had could be triggers for MS later in life. But these links have not been proved.
The symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) vary from person to person depending on which parts of the brain or spinal cord (central nervous system) are damaged. The loss of myelin and scarring caused by MS can affect any part of the central nervous system. Myelin is the insulating coating around a nerve.
Symptoms may come and go or become more or less severe from day to day or, in rare cases, from hour to hour. Symptoms may become worse with increased body temperature or after a viral infection.
Common early symptoms of MS include:
As MS progresses, symptoms may become more severe and may include:
In general, multiple sclerosis follows one of four courses:
MS is different for every person. You may go through life with only minor problems. Or you may become seriously disabled. Most people are somewhere in between.
The duration of the disease varies. Most people who get MS live with it for decades.
MS usually progresses with a series of relapses that occur over many years (relapsing-remitting MS). In many people the first MS attack involves just a single symptom. It may be weeks, months, or years before you have a relapse.
As time goes by, symptoms may linger after each relapse so you lose the ability to fully recover from the relapse. New symptoms often develop as the disease damages other areas of the brain or spinal cord.
Events that can mean you may have a more severe type of MS include:
Some people have a few mild attacks from which they recover entirely. This is called benign MS.
Although rare, a small number of people die within several years of the onset of MS. This is called malignant or fulminant MS.
Because MS may affect your ability to move and walk, it can place limits on your daily living, particularly as you age. If you or someone in your family has MS, talk to your doctor about how MS may affect daily living. Knowing what to expect will help you plan for the future.
Complications that may result from MS include:
Your risk for multiple sclerosis (MS) increases with:
Call 911 or other emergency services immediately if you have one or more of the following signs of a stroke. Symptoms of a stroke happen quickly. A stroke may cause:
Call your doctor if you have more than one symptom of MS, such as:
If you have been diagnosed with MS, call your doctor if:
Milder MS-type symptoms can be caused by many other conditions or may occur now and then in healthy people. For example, lots of people have minor numbness in their fingers or a mild dizzy spell once in a while. Stiffness and muscle weakness can result from being more active than usual. A wait-and-see approach (watchful waiting) is okay for these types of everyday aches and pains, as long as they don't continue.
Talk to your doctor about what to expect from the disease and from treatment. MS is an unpredictable disease. But you probably can get some idea of what is "normal" and what symptoms or problems are reasons for concern.
Some people who have MS want active, regular support from their doctors. Others want to manage their condition on their own as much as they can. Wherever you are in this range, find out which signs or symptoms mean that you need to see your doctor. And seek help when you need it.
Diagnosing multiple sclerosis (MS) isn't always easy and in some cases may take time.
Your medical history and neurological exam can identify possible nervous system problems and are often enough to strongly suggest a diagnosis of MS. Tests may help confirm or rule out the diagnosis when your history and exam do not provide clear evidence of the disease. MRI and neurological exam may help doctors predict which people will develop MS after a first attack of symptoms.
Confirming the diagnosis
MS is diagnosed when it is clear from neurological tests and a neurological exam that lesions (damaged areas) are present in more than one area of the central nervous system (usually the brain, spinal cord, or the nerves to the eyes). Tests will also clearly show that damage has occurred at more than one point in time.
Some people have had only one episode of a neurological symptom such as optic neuritis, but MRI tests suggest they may have MS. This is known as a clinically isolated syndrome. Many of these people go on to develop MS over time.
Urinary tract tests may be needed to help diagnose a problem with bladder control in a person who has MS.
Neuropsychological tests may be needed to identify thinking or emotional problems, which may be present without the person being aware of them. Typically, these tests are in a question-and-answer format.
A blood test for JC virus antibodies may be done. This test can help you and your doctor understand your risk for getting a rare but serious brain infection called PML (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy).
Treatment can make living with multiple sclerosis (MS) easier. Your type of treatment will depend on how severe your symptoms are and whether your disease is active or in remission. You may get medicines, physiotherapy, and other treatment at home.
Medicines are used to treat relapses, control the course of the disease (disease-modifying drugs or DMDs), or treat symptoms.
The U.S. National Multiple Sclerosis Society recommends that people with a definite diagnosis of MS and who have active, relapsing disease start treatment with medicines. This group also recommends treatment with medicine after the first attack in some people who are at a high risk for MS.footnote 3
If you decide not to try medicines at this time, meet with your doctor regularly to check whether the disease is progressing.
You and your doctor will set up a schedule of periodic appointments to monitor and treat your symptoms and follow the progress of your MS. Monitoring your condition helps your doctor find out if you may need to try a different treatment.
Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and non-medical treatment done at home may also help you manage symptoms and adjust to living and working situations. To learn more, see Home Treatment.
In rare cases, MS is life-threatening. If your condition gets considerably worse, you may want to make a living will, which allows your wishes to be carried out if you are not able to make decisions for yourself.
In general, there is no way to prevent multiple sclerosis (MS) or its attacks. For people with relapsing-remitting MS and secondary progressive MS, treatment with medicine may reduce the frequency of relapses and delay disability.
If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), it is important to find ways of coping with the practical and emotional demands of the disease. These are different for everyone, so home treatment varies from person to person.
Home treatment may involve making it easier to get around your home, dealing with depression, handling specific symptoms, and getting support from your family and friends.
Ask your doctor about physiotherapy and occupational therapy to help you manage at work and home.
Make all efforts to preserve your health. Proper diet, rest, wise use of energy, and practical and emotional support from your family, friends, and doctor can all be very helpful.
For more advice about coping with MS at home, contact the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada (mscanada.ca).
Medicines for multiple sclerosis (MS) may be used:
These medicines can shorten a sudden relapse and help you feel better sooner. They have not been shown to affect the long-term course of the disease or to prevent disability.
Strong evidence suggests that MS is caused by the immune system causing inflammation and attacking nerve cells and myelin, which is the protective coating surrounding the nerve fibres. Medicines that change the way the immune system works can reduce the number and severity of attacks that damage the nerves and myelin.
For people who have relapsing-remitting MS, disease-modifying therapy can reduce the number and severity of relapses. It may also delay disability in some people. Some of these medicines may also delay disease progression and reduce relapses in some people who have secondary progressive MS.
The most commonly used disease-modifying therapies are:
Other disease-modifying medicines may also be used for MS. Your doctor will prescribe a medicine depending on the type of MS you have, your symptoms, and how your body responds. They include:
Some people have only one episode of a neurological symptom such as optic neuritis. Yet MRI or other tests suggest that these people have MS. This is known as a clinically isolated syndrome. Many of these people go on to develop MS over time. In most cases, doctors will prescribe medicine for people who have had a clinically isolated syndrome. These medicines, when taken early or even before you have been diagnosed with MS, may keep the disease from getting worse or extend your time without disease.
Treating specific symptoms can be effective, even if it doesn't stop the progression of the disease. Symptoms that can often be controlled or relieved with medicine include:
Medicines can also help with sexual problems, emotional problems, and walking problems. Sildenafil (Viagra) can help with sexual problems in both men and women. Yohimbine and clomipramine may also be given to improve erectile dysfunction. Fampridine (Fampyra) is a medicine that can be used to help with walking problems.
Medicine may be used only some of the time or regularly, depending on how severe or constant a certain symptom is. Changes in diet, schedule, exercise, and other habits can also help manage some of these symptoms.
Cannabinoids are substances found in cannabis (marijuana). Similar drugs can be created in a lab. Some forms of natural and man-made cannabinoids may help with symptoms such as pain and spasticity. Talk to your doctor if you are considering cannabinoids.
A variety of other medicines and biological chemicals have been tried or are being studied as therapy for MS. None of them have been clearly proved as beneficial, and none have been approved for treatment of MS.
Several medicines are being tested in clinical trials. People with MS who have not responded to standard therapy sometimes choose to take part in these trials. To learn more about clinical trials, talk to your doctor or contact the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada (mscanada.ca).
The U.S. National Multiple Sclerosis Society recommends that people with a definite diagnosis of MS and active, relapsing disease start treatment with interferon beta or glatiramer. Most neurologists support this recommendation and now agree that permanent damage to the nervous system may occur early on, even while symptoms are still quite mild. Early treatment may help prevent or delay some of this damage. In general, treatment is recommended until it no longer provides a clear benefit.
The U.S. National MS Society also says that treatment with medicine may be considered after the first attack in some people who are at a high risk for MS (before MS is definitely diagnosed).
Despite the recommendation, some people find it hard to decide whether to begin disease-modifying therapy, especially when their symptoms have been fairly mild. Some may not want to bear the risks and side effects of medicine when they are not sure they need it. Some may want to see whether their disease gets worse before they start therapy. A small percentage of people diagnosed with MS may never have more than a few mild episodes and may never develop any disability, but the disease is unpredictable.
Insurance may not cover all types of treatment.
The need and desire for medicine vary. If your symptoms are mild, you may choose to manage them without any medicine. If you have specific symptoms that are causing problems, certain medicines may help you keep them under control. Or you may want to use medicine only during a relapse.
You may also want to think about:
Also keep in mind that it can be hard to tell if medicine is helping. Multiple sclerosis is a disease with spontaneous remissions. This means that your condition can improve on its own, without any treatment. Just because your symptoms improve after treatment doesn't mean that a treatment is working.
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) who have severe tremor (shakiness) affecting movement may be helped by surgery. People with severe spasticity (muscle stiffness) may be helped by insertion of a spinal pump to deliver medicines when oral medicines fail.
Surgery options include:
The unpredictability and variety of symptoms caused by multiple sclerosis (MS) make it a disease that people have tried to treat in many different ways.
Many complementary therapies have been proposed as treatments for MS. None of these treatments have been shown to modify the course of the disease. Some of those most commonly used are:
Although clinical research has not shown all of these complementary therapies to be effective, a person with MS may benefit from safe non-traditional therapies along with conventional medical treatment. Some complementary therapies may help relieve stress, depression, fatigue, and muscle tension. And some may improve your overall well-being and quality of life. Talk to your doctor if you are interested in trying any of these complementary therapies or alternative medical approaches to MS treatment.
Clinical research also has been unable to show that treatments such as "liberation" angioplasty for chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI), bee venom therapy, Prokarin (a caffeine and histamine combination), removal of mercury fillings (dental amalgams), and hyperbaric oxygen therapy have any benefits for people who have MS. Some of these therapies may be harmful as well as expensive and are not recommended by most experts.
Experimental treatments for MS involve reducing the activity of the immune system. This may be done with medicines and biological chemicals or through methods such as total lymphoid irradiation, in which the entire lymph node system is exposed to radiation. While these methods have been used with success in the treatment of certain other medical conditions, they have failed to produce significant benefits when tested in controlled clinical trials. They remain experimental treatments for MS.
Stem cell transplant, which uses immature cells from the bone marrow, has been studied. Early results suggest that stem cell transplant may delay disability, especially in people with relapsing-remitting MS.footnote 4 Stem cell transplant may be an option for people who have very aggressive or malignant forms of MS.footnote 5 It remains unproved and isn't recommended for treating relapsing-remitting MS.
There is no cure for MS. So far, the only treatments proved to affect the course of the disease are approved disease-modifying therapies. Other types of treatment should not replace these medicines if you are a candidate for treatment with them.
Some people who have MS report that complementary therapies have worked for them. This may be in part because of the placebo effect. Some complementary therapies don't treat the disease itself, but they may affect a person's sense of well-being and help the person feel better and healthier.
If you are thinking about trying a complementary treatment, get the facts first. Discuss these questions with your doctor:
With a hard-to-treat disease like MS, it can be tempting to jump at the promise of an effective treatment. Be cautious about trying unproven treatments.
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A few years back when a consumer went shopping for a new computer the thing that was advertised most was how fast the CPU was. The so-called gigahertz wars gave way ultimately to other naming conventions when PC makers reached the limit of being able to claim the fastest processors.
Today consumers aren't as concerned about how fast the processor in their PC is or how much RAM it has as they are about what the computer is capable of doing. To help better communicate what the computer is capable of to shoppers; AMD has announced a new marketing scheme for its systems called AMD Vision.
AMD reports that Vision will communicate the value of the system as a whole and demonstrate the combined processing power of the CPU and GPU for the benefit of mainstream PC users. Vision will emphasize how AMD machines are optimized for video, digital media, and content creation activities and describe what types of things can be enjoyed on the system and help the shopper make better decision on what computer will best meet their needs.
"Today's consumer cares about what they can do with their PC, not what's inside," said Nigel Dessau, CMO of AMD. "They want a rich HD and entertainment experience on their PC, delivered by the combined technology of AMD CPUs and GPUs, without having to understand what gigahertz and gigabytes mean. VISION technology from AMD reflects the maturation of marketing in the PC processing industry and communicates the technology in a more meaningful way."
AMD reports that notebooks with Vision Technology will be on store shelves in time for the holiday shopping season and timed to launch along with the Windows 7 launch. That should put the machines hitting market in mid-October.
"We are excited for the upcoming launch of Windows 7, when our OEM partners will introduce some exciting new PCs that match our mutual customer's needs and feedback," said Mike Ybarra, general manager of Windows Product Management at Microsoft Corp. "Coupled with VISION Technology from AMD, customers can feel confident that the PC they purchase will deliver a rich, tailored PC experience."
AMD has already unveiled its new notebook platforms that will feature Vision Technology with next generation graphics, Blu-ray, and 3D gaming capability. There are three levels of Vision Technology that represent different levels of performance. These three levels include Vision Basic, Vision Premium, and Vision Ultimate. AMD also plans to offer a fourth level of Vision called Vision Black in Q1 2010 to represent the highest level of performance for enthusiasts.
"We focus our attention on R&D and marketing communications to users that identify themselves with state-of-the-art and innovative products that can simplify life through technology," said Gianpiero Morbello, Marketing and Branding Corporate Vice President of Acer, Inc. "VISION Technology from AMD represents an innovative PC usage and we are always ready to offer a superior visual experience to our customers for advanced HD video entertainment."


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Talent & Succession Management
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Internal Mobility
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- Dynamic process for moving talent from role to role
Apprenticeship Program
Our practical training program aims at training young people for specific and highly skilled positions. During the program the participants gain specific know-how and concrete technical skills and experience and build personal responsibility as well as individual development, leading to a professional future filled with many opportunities for a successful career.
The training course lasts 12 months, during which the apprentice will start participating in the plant's work processes and will also have the opportunity to continue his/her training in a special educational center licensed and supervised by the Ministry of Education, and Science.
Terms of the program
The apprentices will work in the plant under a labor agreement and will receive remuneration according to the remuneration policy related to the specific program. In addition to that, the apprentices are eligible for the social benefits offered to Aurubis employees, such as a daily food allowance in the company cafeteria, transportation to and from the plant, a full insurance package and use of the plant's health center.
At the end of the first year the apprentices will take an exam. Those who successfully pass the exam will be able to continue the training for the following period. At the end of the program the apprentices will take a final exam on the information and practical knowledge acquired during the practical professional training program. The apprentices who complete the training successfully will receive a professional qualification certificate and the opportunity to start their career at Aurubis Bulgaria.
The start of the program is announced in spring.
In case you are interested in applying for the program, please, send us your CV with a cover letter describing your interests, ideas and plans for your future development.


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I never saw my grandmother with a cookbook. Nor do I remember seeing any cookbooks on the shelves of the Delhi house. Nani was not the cookbook type of cook. She had a wide repertoire of dishes that she cooked with utmost finesse and each one of those dishes were carefully prepared with her own personal signature ingredient to specifically highlight the particular dish.
As my mum and her sisters were growing up, Nani handed down these recipes to them. Not in writing however, because Nani believed cooking could not be learned by reading. In the hot kitchen, which was located on the veranda behind the house, the adolescent girls were administered into the art of cooking. While they assisted her with the chopping, peeling or grinding of vegetables and spices, Nani would narrate the recipes to them, guiding them resolutely through the cooking of an entire meal.
Precise amounts never existed in Nani's recipes.
"A pinch" of saffron here "a handful" of coriander leaves there, stirred into a few "cupfuls" of dried lentils were the only amounts given to her amateur pupils.
"Cooking is an art that comes from deep within you. It is not rocket science which needs precise amounts. To develop this art all one needs is good taste!"
That was Nani's logic. No one argued with it.
Several years later, as a young teenager, I found a leather portfolio in the bottom drawer of my mother's desk. It was bound with an unattractive cord, its only purpose to keep the bulging contents from straying. Normally, I would not have been interested in its contents but the sheer thickness of the portfolio made me curious. As I untied the cord, the portfolio with a sighing heave, spilled papers of all sizes and colors all over the floor.
Noticing mum's cursive sometimes illegible handwriting I took a closer look. She had scribbled recipes on small pieces of paper, some crumpled and ripped from notebooks, others, on envelopes or on index cards. I even found one on the back of a boarding pass.
Like Nani, mum did not own any cookbooks, but she was in the habit of writing down recipes she found, or particularly liked. Unlike Nani, mum was a keen baker and believed that precision in baking was the key to perfection. So, as I discovered there were exact amounts for flour, sugar and butter on those pieces of crumpled paper. I noticed a stack of papers, neatly tied with some red twine, still in the portfolio. As I pulled out the stack, mum came into the room and saw me sitting in the midst of a pool of paper. She took the stack out of my hand and put them aside and helped me fill the portfolio again. Finally, she held the stack of paper in her hands and told me "these are Nani's recipes."
She told me how everyday she and my aunts would help Nani in the kitchen, Nani showing them how to cook her famous "saag paneer" or the perfect crispy cauliflower "parathas". Mum would run back and forth from the kitchen to her room, where she would jot down the recipe. She often got a scolding from Nani for being so erratic and for not focusing properly, but what Nani could not have known, was that mum wanted to make sure she remembered each of her recipes to be able to create them exactly the way Nani did.
"The scolding was worth it!" she smirked
My mum bid farewell to me a few years later. I was 19, leaving home for the first time to study and train in Europe. Before I left, she handed me a thick book and told me it would help me in times of need. Without looking I thanked her and hurried to board the plane. Once seated, I took the book out and looked at the cover. It made me grin. I was holding the first cookbook my mother ever bought. The inscription, written in her curly, flowing streaks, still echoes in my ears today.
"Cooking is an art and a science. Use your good taste to experiment!"
These are my mum's wise words – and I won't argue with it!
These muffins are just that – an experiment of good taste with some of my favorite ingredients and spices. Cardamom, cinnamon and ginger add a brilliant warmth while the cranberries give the muffins the perfect tangy yet sweet bite. The pistachios add a delicate nutty crunch, making the muffins piece of art.
Printable version of recipe here
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
For fruit
- 300g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 140g cranberries
- 155g + 1 tablespoon muscovado sugar
- 70g + 1 tablespoon pistachios, coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 185 ml buttermilk
- 125 ml vegetable oil
- 1 egg, lightly whisked
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees C. Line a muffin pan with 12 paper cases.
- Place the cranberries in a heatproof bowl, pour with boiling water and cover. Set aside for 10 minutes to soak. Drain well.
- Combine flour, sugar, pistachio, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom and cranberries in a large bowl. In a jug whisk together buttermilk, oil and egg together. Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture and stir until just combined making sure not to overmix. Spoon evenly among the lined pans.
- Combine the extra pistachios and sugar in a small bowl and sprinkle over the muffins.
- Bake in oven for 20 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean when tested. Turn onto a wire rack. Serve warm.
- Serve with creamy butter and your favorite preserve.
The muffins taste superb warm. We'll usually enjoy them for long lazy Sunday brunches, with a slathering of sour cream butter and a fruity preserve. They are also perfect for a teatime treat or for surprise lunchbox goodie.
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- Control high blood pressure. If you have blood pressure higher than recommended, work with your health care provider to lower it. Dropping just 12 to 13 points can lower your risk of having a heart attack by 21 percent.
- Control high cholesterol. If you have high cholesterol, particularly if you have high LDL ("bad") cholesterol, work with your provider to lower it. Even a 10 percent reduction in your total cholesterol may decrease your risk for heart disease by 30 percent.
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- Blueberries, blackberries and strawberries. They contain antioxidants, fiber and vitamins.
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- Walnuts. These nuts are high in fat, but it's not the saturated kind. Walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids, which may help reduce cholesterol.
- Flaxseeds. Also high in unsaturated fat, these are another good source of omega-3s.
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Exercise can cut your risk for heart disease by helping you lose weight and control your blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol levels, the AHA says. Exercise for 30 to 60 minutes of moderate exercise on most days. Brisk walking, running, swimming and cycling all qualify. But, talk with your doctor before starting to exercise, especially if you already have heart disease.
Feeling unmotivated? Keep this in mind: If you weigh 200 pounds, you could lose 14 pounds in a year by adding a brisk 1-1/2-mile walk to your daily routine and eating sensibly. Not very athletic? Pick an activity that doesn't require new skills. Hate exercising alone? Ask a friend to join you.
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Teeth implants are artificial tooth roots fitted into the gum line to hold a false tooth in place.
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If the mouth becomes overcrowded or doesn't align correctly in the mouth, you may choose to have orthodontic braces designed to align them and make a more attractive smile.
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You must be in good overall health and have a healthy mouth free of untreated tooth decay or gum disease (periodontal disease).
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When considering pricing for these dentistry treatment plans and smile makeovers, it really does depend on what exactly needs to be completed for each person.
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You can't measure the benefits of a wonderful new smile, but we will consistently try to keep the dentistry prices on a fair level.
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Contact our team right now if you want to learn more about specialist dental services, cosmetic treatments or one of the additional services we provide, such as emergency treatment.
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Rome: To more effectively combat match-fixing in football,
delegates at an INTERPOL conference have identified strong partnerships and
enhanced information exchange as key areas for further development.
The importance of consistent legislation globally in
relation to 'sporting fraud' was also highlighted by the some 200
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