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Compromise and bipartisanship seem to be the favored words of the week in Washington, where U.S. politics seems to be veering toward the middle of the political spectrum, at least for the moment. The shift comes just weeks after opposition Republicans strengthened their hand in mid-term congressional elections, presenting President Barack Obama with a major political challenge for the next two years.
President Obama called Democratic losses in last month's elections a shellacking, and it appears that the president is heeding the advice from some within his own political party to move to the center and find common ground with Republicans.
That common ground took the form of a compromise over extending tax cuts for all Americans first approved under the administration of President George W. Bush.
"And this proves that both parties can, in fact, work together to grow our economy and look out for the American people," said Obama.
As the compromise makes its way through Congress, the president is getting some rare kudos from Republicans, including Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell.
"We are telling the American people to keep money that is rightfully theirs so they can spend it and invest it as they please," he said. "This is an important shift and the White House should be applauded for agreeing to it."
But some of those not applauding are stalwart liberals in Obama's own Democratic Party who oppose extending tax cuts for the wealthy.
Among those trying to convince them that compromise is a good idea is former President Bill Clinton, who recently met with the president at the White House.
"I think the one thing that always happens when you have divided government is that people no longer see principled compromise as weakness," said Clinton. "This system was set up to promote principled compromise."
Some experts wonder if the president has done lasting damage to his relations with key liberal supporters who helped him get elected two years ago.
Faiz Shakir of the liberal Center for American Progress in Washington says many Democrats are convinced that Republicans are more interested in denying President Obama a second term than in helping him govern.
"The Republican Party sees that anything that President Obama does and gets done accrues to his benefit and that they, the Republican Party, have to stop that from happening," he said.
Shakir appeared on VOA's Encounter program with political expert John Fortier of the conservative American Enterprise Institute.
"There is not much of a middle left in American politics. Both sides are pretty polarized after this election. The president is not a wildly unpopular president, he is only mildly unpopular," he added. "But it took a good beating, a shellacking as he called it, at the polls and is now looking ahead to his re-election."
Predictably, both parties took something different from the November-election results. Republicans saw a repudiation of the Obama agenda and many newly-elected members want to focus on cutting the size of government during the next two years.
Democrats, including the president, heard another message entirely, says veteran political expert Tom DeFrank of the New York Daily News.
"He [Obama] said that the American people now expect us to work together," he said. "We have got to get something done. And if we do not get something done, we are all going to be held to account in 2012. He is trying to appeal to the millions of independents who helped elect him two years ago and who abandoned him by the tens of millions in this last November election."
Some of those same political independents are frustrated with the status quo of American politics and they met in New York this week to launch a movement aimed at ending the hyper-partisanship in Washington.
The group is called "No Labels", as in no more political labels like liberal and conservative, and seeks to find common ground among Democrats, Republicans and independents.
Newark, New Jersey Mayor Cory Booker is among those supporting the "No Labels" movement.
"We, right now, are not hanging together around our common principles and our common ideals and there is nothing more toxic to the soul of a nation when the lines of divide begin to trump the ties that bind," said Booker.
Many analysts question how long any mood of bipartisanship will last in Washington.
Political expert Norman Ornstein says the political divide remains deep, despite the recent tax compromise.
"Independents and Democrats, by almost two to one, say, 'Work together and compromise.' Republicans by nearly two to one say, 'Stick to principle even if it means nothing gets done.' Now how we work our way through that remains to be seen," he said.
That process begins in early January when the new Congress is seated and Republicans take control of the House of Representatives, while Democrats maintain a majority in the Senate.


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Monday 10th March 2014
- Tuesday 11th March 2014
First House
£25.00 - £42.50
On her fourth album, Lovely Difficult, Mayra Andrade draws a world map that runs from her native Cap Verde to European pop and Tropicalist dreams. A confidential, generous, multilingual album.
This is how the Cape Verdean poet Vasco R.A. Pires once described the joy and the mystery of Mayra Andrade's voice: "Like the constant caress of the ocean waves, Mayra's voice expresses our soul and spirit, and the world is amazed."
"Lovely Difficult" – the pet name given to her by her partner – is 28-year-old Mayra's fourth album. With the first two, she explored the musical traditions of the Cape Verdean islands where she lived, on and off, throughout her childhood and teenage years. With the third, recorded live with only guitar, percussion and double bass to accompany her, the jazzier side of her muse was brought to the fore. Now, with "Lovely Difficult", she has brought together the many strands of her influences to weave a new musical tapestry that is entirely her own. "With each album, the songs became a little more personal," she says. "On the first album especially, the lyrics told stories that were based on observations or moods influenced by the people you meet every day on the Cape Verde islands – the fisherman, the farmer, the girl in the street. With "Lovely Difficult", I became more interested in writing about me, my own life and my own experiences."
The Republic of Cape Verde consists of ten islands in the Atlantic Ocean, 350 miles off the coast of Senegal. First populated by the Portuguese in the 15th century, the islands became an important staging post for trade – especially the slave trade – between Europe and Africa, and the Americas. Many different cultures came together here, creating a rich new culture where almost every island was able to shape its own, subtly different musical identity.
Mayra Andrade's father fought for Cape-Verdean independence, a struggle that was supported by the Cuban government. When there were fears for his wife's health during pregnancy, she left to have her child in the "brother country" where medical facilities were reputed to be much better. Ten years after the Cape Verdean islands had achieved independence, Mayra was born, in 1985, on Cuban soil and thus acquired Cuban nationality. She spent her first years in Praia, Cape Verde, until her mother divorced and remarried. Mayra's stepfather was a diplomat who took his young family first to Senegal and Angola, then, after a spell back on the islands, to Germany. When this marriage also broke down, Mayra and her mother returned to Cape Verde. Mayra was then fourteen years old and fond of singing. Artistically supported and nurtured by Orlando Pantera, the archipelago's most important artist at the time, she was blessed with a voice to melt a glacier as well as a fine sense of phrasing. And she was a quick learner. Aged sixteen she won a gold medal at the 2001 Jeux de la Francophonie songwriting contest in Ottawa, Canada. A year later, she moved to Paris in order to take vocal lessons. Here she assembled the musicians who would, in 2006, help her record her debut album "Navega". For this, she received the German record critics' award, "Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik". In 2008 she won the Newcomer award at the BBC Radio 3 Awards for World Music. Her second album "Storia, storia", recorded in Paris, Brazil and Cuba, followed in 2009. The live album "Studio 105" was released in 2010.
"Lovely Difficult" was recorded in Brighton with the producer Mike "Prince Fatty" Pelanconi. Prince Fatty might be best known for his work with Lily Allen, Graham Coxon and Adrian Sherwood. In terms of mood, however, the album he produced for the reggae singer Holly Cook is a much better indicator for the beguiling warmth of touch and texture he has achieved with Mayra Andrade. "Musically, I wanted to create an album that was still very much based on what I used to do before," she says. "But I made the song structures a little less complex this time round. I tried to make the songs a bit more accessible, universal – more "pop". All in the spirit of opening up. I wanted to invite people who don't normally listen to world music into my world. In turn, I wanted to connect with a more universal music world."
Aside her own fine and multi-lingual compositions – Mayra sings in French, English, Cape Verdean Creole and Portuguese – "Lovely Difficult" also contains songs by, amongst others, Benjami Biolay, Krystel Warren, Hugh Coltman and the Cape Verdean artist Mario Lucio whose "Ilha di Santiago" is an ode to Mayra's home island. "I listened to a lot of songs before I made my choice." says Mayra. "I judged each song on its own merit, regardless of its background or musical style. I chose the songs I liked the most - songs in which I recognised myself and felt I could add something of my own personality to. Each song contributed something to the overall balance and spirit of the album."
The musicians who recorded the album came from all corners of the earth - France, Ghana, Brasil, Cape Verde, Jamaica, England, Italy, Guadeloupe and several other places. "The selection of the musicians happened organically." says Andrade. "Some I had worked with in the past. Some were brought in by Mike Pelanconi." Recording was always a collaborative process. "We had a general idea of how we wanted the music to sound, but we didn't prepare any arrangements beforehand. Building the album was a gradual process of finding out who would fit, and in what way, into the musical world we were creating."
Mayra Andrade likes to think that "Lovely Difficult" conveys the same sense of adventure – and adventurous subtlety – she so admires in the work of the great Brazilian, Caetano Veloso. "Why not let yourself grow, change and move on?" she says. "Why not get the public used to expecting the unexpected?
"Lovely Difficult" is released in April 2014 on STERNS MUSIC
The following UK tour dates are confirmed:
Celtic Connections in Glasgow on Jan 21
Ronnie Scotts on Mon 10 and Tue 11 March
Support: The Ronnie Scotts All Stars
+ support tonight: The Ronnie Scotts All Stars with Special Guest vocalists Emma Smith (Mon) and Natalie Williams (Tues)
Monday's band line up: Alex Garnett (tenor sax), James Pearson (piano), Sam Burgess (bass) and Ed Richardson (drums).
Tuesday's band line up: is Alex Garnett (tenor sax), James Pearson (piano), Sam Burgess (bass) and Chris Higginbottom
The Ronnie Scott's All Stars are comprised of some of the greatest talents on the U.K scene, including some of our most regular performers James Pearson (piano), Sam Burgess (bass) and Pedro Segundo (drums)
James Pearson:-
Musical Director at Ronnie Scott's and the owner of a ferocious piano technique coupled with a sense of musicality rarely heard, James Pearson is one of the most exciting musicians to have emerged from the U.K in the last 25 years. After working with him, the late jazz legend Sir John Dankworth declared: "James Pearson is an exceptionally gifted artist. His masterful playing makes him head and shoulders above the rest of his contemporaries. He shows signs of true greatness".
Sam Burgess:-
Double Bass Despite only being in his early 30's, already Sam is a stalwart of the UK jazz scene. As well as appearing on numerous film soundtracks such as 'Bridget Jones's Diary' and 'Hannibal'. Sam's thumping, pounding, relentlessly driving bass lines have been heard accompanying the likes of Bob James, Billy Kilson, Gary Novak, Joe Lock, Dave Kekowski, Guy Barker, Dave O'Higgins, Pete King, Gareth Williams, Claire Martin, Jim Mullen, Alan Barnes, Tim Whitehead, John Horler, Gwyneth Herbert, John Dankworth, The BBC Big Band and Robbie Williams.
Pedro Segundo:-
At 22 years old Pedro Segundo, Portuguese drummer joins the James Pearson Trio at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club.
Born and raised in Lisbon, picked up the drums seriously at the age of eight starting studying classical percussion a year later. In June 2011 he graduates from Guildhall School of Music and Drama in Timpani and Classical Percussion. His musical ability combines a blend of styles creating a unique sound on the drum set. He has played regularly with Dennis Rollins, Femi Temowo, Mário Franco, Cleveland Watkiss and many other artists touring in festivals all around the globe.
Other regular performers include:
Dave Ohm (drums), Natalie Williams (vocals), Alex Garnett (sax), Nigel Price (guitar), Steve Rushton (drums), Polly Gibbons (vocals), Alistair White (trombone), Gary Baldwin (hammond), Al Cherry (guitar), Matt Home (drums), Alan Barnes (sax), Ralph Salmins (drums), Arnie Somogyi (bass), Mark Smith (bass), James Nisbet (guitar), Pete Long (sax), Gerard Presencer (Trumpet), Dave O'Higgins (sax), Alec Dankworth (bass), Steve Fishwick (trumpet) and others...
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So where were we? Oh yeah, leaving San Francisco through the Golden Gate bridge…
… to stay in NAPA for a few days. We had big plans for the day, thanks to Meghan who put together a great itinerary for us for the first day (the girl knows wine country!) but unfortunately brunch and a crazy wait for our rental car took the morning away from us. Oh well, it's vacation right – no need to stress.
After a short stop at Whole Foods for sandwiches, we were ready to start drinking. 😉 This is one place that was on Meghan's list that I did not want to miss (well that, and lunch at Bottega but it was too late for that) – Gloria Ferrer. We were lucky to get to the winery a few minutes before the last tour of the day started, so except for the delicious bubbly we also got to see the premises. So fun!
This is where they ferment the skins with the grape juice in order to impart the pink color.
Pinot (Noir) grapes – they were SO sweet. I wasn't expecting that.
Gloria Ferrer has award winning sparkling wine. It was smooth and delicious. We ended the tour with a tasting of their Pinot Noir (not as good as the bubbly!) while enjoying the view on the patio.
The scenery was definitely not bad. Not bad at all
We finally got to our hotel after a quick stop at the outlet mall (it was nearly 100* and all I had was long sleeved stuff – I was roasting!!). Look at the spread we walked on while checking in to our bed and breakfast!!
Happy Hour, baby. Oh, I was happy all right. 😉
Seriously – vacations rock! 😎
After chilling on the patio, we finally made our way to downtown Napa for some dinner at Celadon. Let's just say it had so much potential and completely bombed. My food tasted like a lean cuisine (and I'm not being dramatic, Adam agreed). I won't waste my energy telling you more about it (I'm all about positive vibes – not negative). Shall we fast forward to day 2?
Our B&B was seriously adorable. They made us feel so welcome – like we really lived in this gorgeous mansion and they just pampered us with food (and wine at HH). Coffee + a fruit parfait was the perfect start to a day of drinking.
The first morning, we also were able to chose between an omelet and strawberry pancakes for our "main course." You know what I chose 😉
[I actually didn't eat much of these – the apricot muffins (unpictured) were tastier so I opted to fill up on them before our long day.]
Ready for some wine tasting pics? We wanted to make the most of the day and got 2 tickets on the Platypus Tours – this way we didn't have to worry about drinking and driving, and someone else set up a fabulous itinerary for us. The tour wasn't cheap but it had a 5 star rating on Trip Advisor (with over 600 reviews!) so we trusted it was the way to go. I was shocked when a mini van pulled up and there were leather couches inside. We were going to be transported in style, that's for sure [I'm kind of bummed I didn't take pictures.] All right, so I still don't want to pretend I know anything about wine, so instead of doing reviews of each wine, I'm going to bombard you with pictures. All you have to know is that every winery was small with amazing quality of wine. I can definitely see how people become snobs after finding everything that goes into wine making (and what kind of 3rd grade grapes, etc. you get with a $10 bottle. Not saying I'll never drink the stuff though. You know, we have a budget to work with 😉 )
[That's Judd himself, btw.]
I can get used to these views!
Good stuff. We bought a bottle of the 2009 Rose from here. It was mildly sweet and very smooth.
A bit of cheese on the ride to the next vineyard…
They buy their grapes from other Napa grape growers so the place looked like a warehouse on the outside. Inside was a completely different story… the space was warm and cozy and they had unbelievable wine (this was my favorite place!!).
We tasted some bottled stuff (the Chardonnay blew me away since I'm not a big white wine drinker – the Cabernet was great too – we bought both!)…
… and then did a bunch of barrel tasting! It was such a fun experience!!! We tried 100% Cab Franc, 100% Melot, 100% Cabernet… and then mixed them together. We also tasted their port straight from the barrel – and it was fantastic. I always thought that port was super alcoholic and practically undrinkable – this stuff was sweet and smooth. Mmm.
Next stop: Hagafen
Hagafen wines are often served at the White House!! The tasting here was free so we didn't "need" to buy anything but we still walked away with 2 bottles of their award-winning Riesling. I mean if it's good for our Presidents, it's good enough for us. 😀 We also met a little friend… such cutie!
And finally got some pictures together. Again, the views were killer. I felt like we were in Tuscany (which by the way I totally want to visit now – my PILs are there now. I'm infinitely jealous 😆 )
And apparently I drank quite a bit because I can't even remember the name of the last place we visited. They had fantastic reds (which we bought so I'll check the bottle when I'm home and update here). For now, let's just check out the views, k? 😉
Now, how about some food? We wanted something casual and unpretentious after a long day of drinking. Zuzu was highly recommended by the locals.
I love tapas, don't you? I love that we were able to taste so many of the restaurant's offerings and even though a few of them were just okay, most were outstanding so overall we were very happy campers. 😀
Shaved Artichoke-Portobello Salad with Lemon-Truffle Vinaigrette & Sao Jorge – aka the most amazing salad ever!!!
This was so amazingly balanced – the peppery greens, sharp cheese, the citrusy dressing with a serious truffle oil punch. Oh, I could eat this every day of my life and be happy!
Adam was equally enthusiastic about the Jamon Iberico de Bellota with "Pa amb Tomaquet" Heirloom Tomato rubbed Garlic Bread. I believe "life changing" passed his lips. 😆 (It WAS really good – so buttery).
He was also ecstatic to find his favorite beer, which is only available in a small region of California. I held off on more alcoholic beverages.
"Queso Frito" Pan Fried Manchego Cheese with Roasted Poblano Chiles, "Gambas al Ajillo" Fresh Gulf Shrimp with Garlic, Piquin Chili & Smoky Pimenton and Niman Ranch Grass Fed Flat-Iron Steak with Roasted Jalapeño "Chimichurri" were the next 3 dishes that came (they weren't that special but I thought I'd share the pictures anyway).
We were still tiny bit hungry so we got one more – Boquerones: White Anchovies, Boiled Egg & Remoulade on Grilled Bread. I don't have a picture for some reason but this dish basically ROCKED. We had 2 tapas with anchovies over the course of the trip (one was from Spork in SF) and both were phenomenal. Basically I now have "orders" to make more stuff with white anchovies at home. They go really well with eggs and also with avocado. 😀 Are you an anchovy fan?
The dinner at Zuzu was the best way we could end the trip. I was definitely sad to leave the next morning but I know we'll be back again. Do you ever go back to the same place for vacation? What's your favorite spot so far? You know I LOVE traveling so I'm excited to hear about your answers.
PS – Last day to vote for me for this round of Project Food Blog. I would love to move on to the 3rd challenge but I can't do it without you. Please vote HERE. Thanks!! 😀


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Lithespeed, LLC
Date: 4-5 October, 2014
Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States of America
Regular Price: $1295.00
This hands-on, ScrumMaster certification workshop, provides everything you need to get started with, and grow, your usage of agile and Scrum. On completion you will be eligible to take a certification exam to be registered as a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM). The course will give you the knowledge to pass the test with a high score, but more importantly, it will give you an ability to think and act differently when executing your projects.
Included with the course is a two-year membership in the Scrum Alliance www.scrumalliance.org (where valuable ScrumMaster materials and information are available), a practice exam, a one page sheet summarizing Scrum, a practice workbook, access to the certification test (e.g. test fees are covered) and printed reference material.
This course will introduce the essential concepts and tools of agile and Scrum, highlighting differences between agile processes, traditional "waterfall", and ad-hoc approaches, to provide a roadmap for adopting and growing agile. You will learn how to be an agile team member and leader, gaining knowledge about product backlogs, planning (releases and sprints), tracking and reporting, conducting retrospectives, and growing a high performing, collaborative, team.
Exercises, case studies, and examples are interwoven throughout the course to illustrate the principles being taught in an immersive, engaing manner so that you learn, while having fun.
This course is facilitated by David Bulkin, who has been developing software since 1984 and applying agile since 2001.
I have trained several thousand people on Scrum, and I have real-world industry experience at companies ranging from small business to global giants. In my career I have written many thousand of lines of code, thousands of test cases, and managed teams of 100+, making it possible to deliver practical training that you can immediately apply in your job.
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During the workshop, you will gain the knowledge you need to pass. After the class you will use our free practice exam to reinforce this knowledge.
When you take the exam, you need to get 24 of 35 questions correct. In the unlikely event you don't, I will work with you to create a personal study plan. There will be no charge and I we will work collaborate until you pass the exam.
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We hired David to assist our product managers and business analysts with Scrum, specifically in the role of product owner. Our team had been given basic scrum training but no real training in the role of the product owner and the importance of it.
David was an excellent agile trainer. He brought a wealth of agile experience and knowledge to our class.
He shared a very good overview of the agile process, but then focused on the product owner role. He took our real world projects and assisted us in getting them into the scrum process, especially in the area of user stories.
With David's training our team now understands what their role is in the scrum process. They are also using tools and tips they received from David to assist them in their scrum teams.
I recommend David as an agile instructor.
I attended David's Certified ScrumMaster course during March 2013. I found him to be a great presenter and trainer. He places great value on ensuring his students get the most out of the training course, even going so far as to stay back in his own time after the course to discuss the topics covered.
The course was well structured and he provided real life examples to reinforce the training materials. I found this to be helpful and I intend to utilize the concepts learned during the course within my organisation.
I would recommend David as a trainer and to anyone interested in learning Scrum.
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Virgin Galactic Has Hired Its Pilots
A retired Air Force Lt. Colonel and a former NASA space shuttle commander have been hired to fly space tourists in Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo, the company has announced. Michael "Sooch" Masucci has 30 years of civilian and military operational and test flying, according to the company, has served as a U-2 pilot with the Air Force and has flown 70 different types, including gliders. Frederick "CJ" Sturckow has 26 years of military flight experience, flew as commander of two Space Shuttle missions and has logged 1,200 hours in space. The men are currently training to operate commercial suborbital space flights, carrying passengers for $200,000 per ticket.
Virgin Galactic aims to be the world's first commercial spaceflight operator. The company says it has so far accepted "more than $70 million in deposits" from about 580 people. If all those people are able to fly with the company, they will succeed in more than doubling the amount of people ever to have flown in space. Virgin Galactic passengers will be flown six at a time aboard SpaceShipTwo in which they will experience "out-of-the-seat, zero-gravity" with views of earth and space. The company plans to operate from Spaceport America in New Mexico.


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Colleagues at investment banks scoffed at him, and investors dismissed him. Even pros skeptical about housing shied away from the complicated derivative investments that Paulson was just learning about. But Paulson and a handful of renegade investors, such as Jeffrey Greene and Michael Burry, began to bet heavily against risky mortgages and precarious financial companies.
Timing is everything, though. Initially, Paulson and the others lost tens of millions of dollars as real estate and stocks continued to soar. Rather than back down, however, Paulson redoubled his bets, putting his hedge fund and his reputation on the line.
In the summer of 2007, the markets began to implode, bringing Paulson early profits, but also sparking efforts to rescue real estate and derail him. By year's end, though, John Paulson had pulled off the greatest trade in financial history, earning more than $15 billion for his firm - a figure that dwarfed George Soros's billion-dollar currency trade in 1992. Paulson made billions more in 2008 by transforming his gutsy move. Some of the underdog investors who attempted the daring trade also reaped fortunes. But others who got the timing wrong met devastating failure, discovering that being early and right wasn't nearly enough.
Written by the prize-winning reporter who broke the story in The Wall Street Journal, The Greatest Trade Ever is a superbly written, fast-paced, behind-the-scenes narrative of how a contrarian foresaw an escalating financial cris...
©2009 Gregory Zuckerman; (P)2009 Random House
"Greg Zuckerman's book is much, much more than a brilliant account of Paulson's trade of the century; it also provides a highly enjoyable and lucid journey through the analytical and emotional maze that constituted the financial markets on the eve of the Great Recession. The book is compulsory reading for those looking for exceptional insights on the complex forces that interconnect Wall Street, hedge funds and Main Street." (Mohamed El-Erian, Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Investment Management Co.)
"Very interesting"
A good listen, but i left out a couple of fundemental aspects which make the trade even more special.
"Better Books Now Available"
This book may have been a decent report when it was published but it has since been overtaken by more complete or better written accounts. "All the Devils are Here" is an amazing comprehensive tome on the financial crisis and 30 years of policies that got us there. "The Big Short" focuses, like this book, on people who shorted the housing market but it more insightful and better written.
if you have read the big short by lewis don't bother reading this book as there is nothing new. if you have a choice between the two books go with michael lewis. he is a better writer and the narration is also better.
"Excellent Book"
This book gives excellent background detail and provides a clear understanding of the complex world of hedge funds.
"The Greatest Trade Ever"
Well thought out storyline without too much technical BS made it easy to follow for a layman.
"Great listen"
If you like financial stuff you will like this book. It has a good list of characters and is very interesting.
"Great Listen and Very Informative"
Whether you are a Wall Street professional or an average reader, I think you will find this book highly entertaining and very educational. The author does a great job of developing the story, the players and explaining all the finance behind it. It's a great account of what led up to the financial crisis and how it began to unravel and also gives you a lot of perspective into Hedge Funds and Investment Banks.
This book was written in a similar fashion as "When Genius Failed" which is another good Wall Street book.
"Fantastic Story with Great Context"
This is a great story about the company and the man who did the trading. It also provides a very nice description of what was happening with CDO's, the housing market, and Wall Street. You will understand what happened after listing to this. You will also wonder how the big companies did not see it coming much sooner.
"Exciting and reviting"
What a great book that keeps you at the edge of your seat. A great way to understand the fraud wallstreet has been allowed to create legally. The practice should be outlawed.
"Easy going story"
Wonderful book to listen when you are in the car or have the will to relax. The story is easy and you just have to take it in..... the fun of it is that at the end of the day it is true and some had got it right a long time before the federal agencies and the fed decided to understand what was happening. this magical down turn in the economy so many are suffering of has been able to generate so much wealth for a view is astonishing and will et you wonder a lot on the reality of wall street....
if they made a film out of the book I would certainly go and see it.
"Excellent narrator"
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Colbie Caillat is saying goodbye to those laidback beach vibes and hello to the dancefloor with her new single "Hold On."
With help from OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder, who wrote and produced the track, the "Bubbly" singer is channeling her inner diva. There's no acoustic guitar to be heard, just a pounding drum beat and layers and layers of Caillat's voice, acting as both the devil and the angel on her shoulder as she figures out what to do about her new crush.
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"I like that when I sing it, I feel rad — 'rad' is my word right now," she told USA Today about the new track. "The production that Ryan used, the second the music comes on, I get in the moment. It makes me come alive, and it makes me want to perform."


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Survival Armor Inc Welcomes Roxanne Folsom Into its Life Saving Family
Roxanne Folsom, the leading expert on female armor, has joined the Survival Armor Team. Roxanne has begun designing patterns that give the Survival Armor certified female models the comfort, fit and wearability that female officers deserve--without sacrificing protection. She will also be available to provide any assistance that is needed to insure the female officer the required fit before and after the armor has been purchased.
Roxanne previously worked for Larry McCraney, President and CEO of Survival Armor Inc. at another armor company. She recently wrote McCraney stating that "I've worked with female armor for 14 years, twice for you, I'm very happy about that . . .You sent me around the world measuring and fitting armor, which was and still is a huge education when I'm out in the field".
McCraney stated that he is pleased and gratified that Roxanne chose to bring her knowledge and experience to Survival Armor despite the many other opportunities she had in the industry. Roxanne joins a talented and experienced group that is committed to providing the people using our product with the utmost in ballistic protection at the same time keeping in mind that the armor has to be worn in order to save lives.
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BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Scientia Advisors, a leading healthcare strategy consulting firm, and the Joslin Diabetes Center, the world's leading diabetes research and clinical care organization, today announced a strategic alliance that will deliver unique solutions for corporations seeking to enter- or grow their presence in the diabetes market.
Through this alliance, the two organizations will be able to help corporate clients develop and execute highly informed corporate, brand, and product decisions resulting in a competitive advantage in the diabetes market.
"Our partnership with the Joslin Diabetes Center enables us to help our clients develop and execute strategies that are informed by world-class diabetes researchers and clinicians," said Harry Glorikian, Managing Partner at Scientia Advisors. "Working together we can provide a true Boardroom-to-Bench-to-Bedside consulting solution that helps companies decide on what technologies to pursue, products to develop, and partnerships to form, and help them execute operationally in the market."
"Scientia Advisors is an ideal partner for the Joslin Diabetes Center," said John L. Brooks III, President and CEO of the Joslin Diabetes Center. "Because Scientia Advisors has such a strong scientific foundation, they will be able to effectively draw upon our collective expertise for the benefit of companies seeking to develop and market new products and cures for diabetes patients. We are excited to work with Scientia Advisors and engage more deeply with the industry."
Glorikian added, "Given the fast paced change and complexity in today's healthcare market real world knowledge and experience is needed to help companies succeed. This partnership exemplifies the true capabilities needed to help organizations across the healthcare landscape (Life Science Tools, In Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Device/Health IT, Nutrition and Therapeutics) reduce risk and increase success."
About Diabetes: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 346 million people worldwide have diabetes and up to 1.7 billion people are at increased risk for the disease. More than 80% of diabetes deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. WHO projects that diabetes related deaths will double between 2005 and 2030.
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Scientia Advisors is a global strategy consulting firm focused on the healthcare market. Scientia Advisors works closely with senior management to develop corporate, division, and product strategies that leverage market opportunities and successfully navigate the rapidly evolving healthcare marketplace. Firms across the healthcare value chain rely on Scientia Advisors to help make the right decisions. Today, healthcare growth strategies from Scientia Advisors are propelling firms in pharma, biotech, medtech, IVD, nutrition and wellness, chemical, as well as consumer electronics and telecom. For more information, visit www.scientiaadv.com.
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Joslin Diabetes Center is the world's preeminent diabetes clinic, diabetes research center and provider of diabetes education. Joslin is dedicated to ensuring that people with diabetes live long, healthy lives and offers real hope and progress toward diabetes prevention and a cure for the disease. Founded in 1898 by Elliott P. Joslin, M.D., Joslin is an independent nonprofit institution affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Joslin's Healthcare Services collaborates with healthcare organizations to develop educational programs and materials to extend Joslin's mission nationwide. For more information, visit www.joslin.org.


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Fairchild pumps up volume on analog and power in mobile
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SAN FRANCISCO--Fairchild Semiconductor may not be a name consumers are overly familiar with but anyone owning a smartphone has at least one product from the iconic semiconductor maker.
Indeed, some modern day mobiles have as many as 20 Fairchild products in them, which can deal with anything from core power to lighting, battery management, RF power, USB detection, video, USB routing, and haptic drivers for touch screen displays. Last year alone, Fairchild claims to have shipped over three billion units.
The firm is also making significant inroads into mobile audio, from amplifiers to enhance sound quality to seamless audio jack detection and a lot more in between.
EE Times caught up with Fairchild at CES 2013 to talk about all things analog, mixed-signal, power and a lot more besides.
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U.S. displays little in unexciting 0-0 draw with Colombia before small crowd.
After twice relinquishing leads, U.S. settles for 2-2 draw with Poland.
Facing one deficit too many, U.S. exits World Cup 2-1 to Ghana.
Donovan carries U.S. to victory over Algeria, Round of 16.
Stirring U.S. comeback produces draw; Americans denied win when Edu winner is waved off.
England keeper's blunder allows U.S. to pick up valuable Group C point.
Revitalized after break, Americans rally to overcome Turkey 2-1 in tune-up.
Davies, Adu are absent from World Cup preliminary roster.
Netherlands overmatches anemic U.S. 2-1 in Amsterdam friendly.
U.S. gets favorable draw, opens 2010 World Cup with England.
U.S. ends 2009 on low note, dropping decision to Denmark.
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Bornstein's late header gives U.S. draw with Costa Rica, first in group.
U.S. clinches sixth straight World Cup berth behind Casey, Donovan.
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(Wednesday, March 30, 2011) -- The United States men fell 1-0 to defense-minded Paraguay last tonight before a record crowd of 29,059 on a cool, rainy night at Nashville's LP Field.
Perhaps the most important thing to understand about the game was that Paraguay is not Argentina. Coming just three days after the Americans' 1-1 draw with Argentina, all sorts of comparisons were being made between the U.S. performances in the two matches. Unlike Saturday, when Argentina dominated the actions, last night it appeared the U.S. was in control in terms of time of possession, and in its ability to hold and move the ball in the midfield.
This was much because Paraguay was content to stay organized at the back and to give the Americans plenty of room in midfield. Despite a huge advantage in time of possession, the Americans did not really generate many quality chances.
"Overall, I think the team had some good periods in terms of moving the ball and having ideas, but we gave up a bad goal on a set piece, both in terms of responsibility and dealing with the play," U.S. coach Bob Bradley said. "Paraguay is a strong team defensively and they close down fast, but we hurt ourselves because when we got into good positions, we didn't come away with many good chances. Part of it is a credit to Paraguay's defending, but those would be the areas that let us down and we ended up with a tough 1-0 loss."
Paraguay's goal came in the 18th minute when Oscar Cardozo shook off defender Tim Ream, sending him to the ground, and reached a corner kick that was allowed to bounce in the penalty area. He blasted a shot point-blank past goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann.
The visitors' only other quality chance came late when Marcelo Estigarribia curved a 25-yard rocket past second-half keeper David Yelldell, only to see it glance off a goal-post.
The U.S. had three quality chances in the second half. Midfielder Landon Donovan drove a shot off the side netting from a sharp angle. Three minutes from the end, midfielder Michael Bradley ripped a 30-yard shot that was tipped over the crossbar by keeper Justo Villar, who fully stretched. On the final play of the match, Villar stopped midfielder Jermaine Jones from 17-yards.
In the final analysis, the Americans did more against Paraguay than it was able to do against Argentina, but it was activity that was not very effective and easily handled by the highly organized and experienced opposing defense.
Next up for the U.S. will be a contest June 4 with Spain in Foxborough, Mass., three days before the Gold Cup kicks off.
Goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann - 5.5: Not at fault for the goal, he was rarely put under pressure. When called upon, he controlled his area well. His long experience showed.
Defender Jonathan Bornstein - 4.5: While he made no glaring errors, he really did not have a good night. He certainly tried hard, but was not very effective in moving forward. His crossing, when he did come forward, was not sharp and on defense lost a couple of aerial duels. He needed to do better.
Defender Jay DeMerit - 5: Was a step slow most of the first half, but possibly was the result of a sore groin that took him off before the interval.
Defender Tim Ream - 6: Earning his first cap, the young defender did well, although he was only occasionally put under pressure. He seems to see the game well and he clearly has good instincts. He passed well from the back, but has to take better charge physically as he was shunted aside on the Paraguay goal.
Defender Timmy Chandler - 7: In his first start on his 21st birthday, he did everything that was asked of him and a lot more. He defended well and attacked well up the wing. He even made long throw-ins into the box. In the last half hour, he moved into the midfield and showed well in the attack. He definitely seems destined to become a mainstay on this team.
Midfielder Maurice Edu - 4.5: His job was to push the opposing attack out of the middle and he was simply not very effective in that role. He's been playing a lot of soccer in Scotland, given league and Cup matches and, seemed leg weary when replaced at halftime.
Midfielder Landon Donovan - 4.5: For the second match in a row, he just wasn't sharp. Whether attacking, taking corner kicks and free kicks, or linking up with teammates, he just had an off night.
Midfielder Clint Dempsey - 5.5: As was often the case, he was the main American offensive weapon. He attacked constantly and found himself on the ground time after time from the physical defense he faced. He has to do better finishing as he misfired on a couple of golden chances.
Midfielder Michael Bradley - 6: A much better showing than on Saturday, especially in the first half when he was a key to disrupting the Paraguay attack in the midfield. Made some very good passes. Seemed to tire a bit in the second half. but had the best U.S. chance of the night, denied only by an amazing save.
Forward Juan Agudelo - 6: The young forward continues to do well, given his lack of experience. Caused some problems for the Paraguay defense by going wide. Was not afraid to take on defenders and almost earned a penalty when he was taken down in the box. A good first starting assignment.
Forward Jozy Altidore - 4.5: He's still not getting the job done. Admittedly, he did not get much service, but neither did Agudelo who showed much better. He needs to hold the ball better and create opportunities he is not creating now.
Defender Carlos Bocanegra (42nd minute for DeMerit) - 6: He came on into the middle where he has not been playing for several seasons with French clubs and quickly settled in. Made a couple of good clearances in the second half in a solid veteran performance.
Goalkeeper David Yelldell (46th minute for Hahnemann) - 5.5: In his first national team appearance, the experienced European goalkeeper generally did fine, although not pressured. Was beaten once on a world-class strike that fortunately hit the post.
Midfielder Jermaine Jones (46th minute for Edu) - 6: Another solid physical performance. He covered quite a bit of ground and was a constant disruptive force for the U.S.
Defender Eric Lichaj (60th minute for Altidore) - 5.5: In his first U.S. appearance, he was not pressured defensively so he was able to get forward. Displayed good pace and an attacking instinct.
Midfielder Sacha Kljestan (76th minute for Spector) - 5: When he came in, the Americans went to a three-man backline and tried to push the offense. He contributed some in the effort, but not enough.
Midfielder Jonathan Spector (80th minute for Bornstein) - 5. Came on as a midfielder rather than as a defender for the final minutes and did not make much of an impression.
SoccerTimes U.S. Player of the Match: Timmy Chandler.
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Friday, February 5, 2010 is National Weatherman's Day, commemorating the birth of John Jeffries in 1744. Jeffries, one of America's first weather observers, began taking daily weather observations in Boston in 1774 and he took the first balloon observation in 1784. This is a day to recognize the men and women who collectively provide Americans with the best weather, water, and climate forecasts and warning services of any nation.
Many of us take weather information for granted. Turn on a light switch, you get light. Turn on your television or radio, or check a web site and you get the weather forecast. It's easy to forget that around the clock, dedicated meteorologists and weathercasters are vigilantly creating forecasts to help you plan your day, and issuing warnings to help keep you safe.
The men and women at your local National Weather Service (NWS) forecast office gather the raw weather data, analyze the data, and study numerical computer models in order to issue the weather and river forecasts and warnings to protect life and property. Specialized marine and aviation forecasts help enhance the Nation's economy. Spot forecasts help firefighters control wildfires and emergency management officials contain hazardous chemical spills. Extensive climate records help engineers, architects, researchers, insurance companies and utilities.
The primary mission of the NWS is to provide the American public with the best possible warning service to save lives. Recent severe weather statistics show that we continue to improve our capability to warn the public of impending hazardous weather. Nationally, lead time for flash flood warnings improved from 22 minutes in 1993 to 78 minutes in 2008. Accuracy over the same time period increased from 71 percent to 91 percent. Lead time for tornado warnings has increased from 6 minutes in 1993 to 13 minutes today. Tornado warning accuracy increased from 43 percent to 72 percent. Winter storm accuracy in 2008 was 89 percent with an average lead time of 17 hours. Since 1990, the Tropical Prediction Center's 24 to 72 hour tropical storm forecast track errors have been reduced by more than 50 percent. These more accurate and longer lead time warnings help communities stay safe.
But the NWS couldn't accomplish its mission without a diverse group of partners helping in the process.
Nationwide, more than 11,000 volunteer Cooperative Observers take regular measurements of temperature, precipitation and other data, which is used by forecasters and climatologists. Nearly 300,000 volunteer storm spotters are trained by the NWS to provide visual reports of severe weather conditions to forecast offices and local emergency management officials. Volunteer amateur radio operators provide critical emergency communications during severe weather.
Most of the colorful weather graphics seen on television and in newspapers come from another member of the America's weather team. Commercial weather companies enhance the presentation of the NWS data and information for their clients in the media and in many weather-sensitive industries, and provide customized forecasts and services for clients.
And finally, television weathercasters are the most visible members of the America's weather team. They are the trusted faces many people turn to for weather information, and they relay the NWS's official watches and warnings for hazardous weather.
On National Weatherman's Day, the NWS would like to thank all of the volunteers and our partners in television and commercial weather services. Thank you!


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In Latest IPOs, Profits Aren't the Point
Two-Thirds of U.S.-Listed Tech Debuts in 2013 Lost Money
No profits? No problem.
Investors are showing increasing hunger for initial public offerings of unprofitable technology companies and the potential for big gains that they bring.
Sixty-eight percent of U.S.-listed technology debuts this year, or 19 out of 28 deals, have been companies that lost money in the prior fiscal year or past 12...


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Kevin Durant no look bounce pass to Kevin Martin + 9th tech of the season (DMC has 12) tinyurl.com/aovykun— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) February 5, 2013
Am I the only one who has observed, that Kevin Durant's demeanor went from being the gentle, kind-hearted, humble, and well composed player, to being rough, cocky, mean, and bully-ish?
The guy talks shit, he stares you down after dunks, he's demanding the basketball, he's angry basically all the time, and quite frankly he looks like an ass-hole now.
I kind of like the idea of his attitude change. He was being taken advantage as a player and person on the court, and with him being more of an ego on a team so full of attitude - just Russel Westbrook really - it allows him to be the guy, when the guy needs to be there.
Anyone else have any observations? I mean, it's Durant's 9th technical foul. He usually gets 1, or 2 a season...
He's my favourite player, so this came up very interesting to me, but never really got to mentioning it, but it is almost obvious now, he's approaching the game a different way.


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Ever had a terrible hangover and swore at the time you'd never drink again!? I'm sure we have all been there, but what if you could actually ease the symptoms of a hangover to just get on with your day? Well, that's what I found Andrews original salts are great for.
The product is actually there to help with upset stomachs and it has a laxative and an antacid action and it neutralises acid in your stomach. So whenever you have an upset stomach, suffer from indigestion or even a hangover, this is a great remedy. The only better hangover cure I can think of is not drinking in the first place but I guess we just sometimes go a little overboard, especially with christmas party season approaching!
You can buy this in packs of 150g which will set you back around £4 in drug stores such as Boot and Superdrug. It is a little cheaper online so if you have time to shop around you can save a few pennies.
The products comes in powder form and you mix it with water to make a drink. Its a really handy product to have in your medicine cupboard and I have one drink of this the morning after the night before. I find it neutralises the excess acid in my tummy enough to get on with my day and not feel totally under the weather and feeling sorry for myself.
Overall this is great for stomach problems, a definite must have and easy remedy.
I refer to these as Andrews Liver Salts as that is what I remember them being called when I was a child and we always had a tin of these in the house. They are just called Andrews Salts now which I suppose makes them sound a bit more appealing and they are now in a plastic container with a small blue spoon in the lid so to make it easier to dispense the correct dosage. There is a foil seal which you need to peel off when you first use them which helps to keep them fresh.
Andrews Salts help to aid indigestion and constipation so they are a useful product to keep in the cupboard. These salts can also be used for upset stomachs and symptoms of over-indulgence which is probably what I have used them for the most over the years. The suggested dose for indigestion problems is one to two level spoonfuls dissolved in a glass of water, and two level spoonfuls before breakfast or before you go to bed if being used as a laxative. Children over the age of six can take this but only have half the adult dose and they are not suitable for children under three years old. You should not take these if you have diabetes, are on a low sodium diet or suffer from high blood pressure, heart or kidney problems.
The powdery white salts start to fizz as soon as you put them in the water and only need a minimum amount of stirring before they have dissolved. It is best to drink them while they are still fizzing which could be quite a strange sensation if you are using them for the first time. They just taste a bit salty and I don't find the taste unpleasant at all but maybe it is because I have always used them and some people may think they are horrid.
These salts are great for the morning after the night before. Even though I don't drink an awful lot the combination of a large meal, a few glasses of wine and a late night are enough to make me feel bloated and lethargic in the morning and more often than not leave me with a bad head and upset tummy. I find that a glass of Andrews really helps to sort me out and just gives me the pep up that I need to help start the day and they start to work almost immediately for me. I have never had cause to use these as a laxative but I would take them this way if ever I needed to.
These salts are widely available in supermarkets and chemists and range from £2.95 to £3.95 for 150g. You can get supermarkets own version but as these have always worked for me I have stuck with them and am happy with the results.
I always have a stock of this in my house. I have tried cheaper brands but I always come back to Andrew's. The price of this varies but a medium container is around £3 in Tesco. You can also get this product in other supermarkets and pharmacies.
Andrew's salts come in a plastic container which has a resealable plastic lid. The box is oval and also contains a small blue dosing spoon.
These salts have multiple uses it contains Magnesium Sulphate which acts as a laxative and also Sodium Bicarbonate and Citric Acid which act as antacids neutralising stomach acids which in turn helps relieve symptoms of nausea, discomfort from overeating and indigestion.
This product can be taken by almost anyone there are the usual advisory warnings if you are pregnant and breastfeeding and you are also advised to avoid this if you are on a low sodium diet.
This can be given to children over the age of 3 years.
To use the salts you simply spoon the required dose into a glass and mix with water. If you are taking this to relieve indigestion, nausea or discomfort after eating then you need to mix one spoon full with water. For best effects it is recommended that you drink the mixture while it is still fizzing.
If you are using the salts as a laxative then you need to add two spoonfuls to water and drink slowly it doesn't emphasize the fizzing on the instructions if you are using them for constipation so I guess it doesn't matter.
The salts are really fizzy when added to water, I have to say the taste of these is quite disgusting and I wretch when I take these however the benefits outweigh the bitter taste.
I have never used this as a laxative so I can't comment on it's ability there but as something I take frequently for nausea I find this really good. A side effect of my IBS is that my stomach feels acidy from time to time and I just feel sick this helps to relieve the acid and settle my stomach. It also works when I am feeling like I have overindulged for heartburn though I prefer the taste of Rennie's.
Finally these salts are excellent for a hangover. I rarely drink now but in my student days this was the first thing I drank after a heavy night along with two paracetamol. It definitely helps to ease a hangover along with some extra sleep!
I would give these 4 out of 5 I have to deduct a star for the taste which is awful but it can be hidden slightly mixed in with a strong cup of squash.
I used to be a massive fan of this product back when I was a child. I actually used to just add the powder to water and drink it as I really liked the taste. I remember when I was a child, it came in a small round tin, which I had to open with a spoon and then use the spoon to add the powder to water. I'm not sure of the health benefits of drinking this, but it never did me any harm!
Fast forward 20 years and the packaging has changed. The 'liver' has been dropped from the name of the product, and it now comes in a plastic container with a spoon in the lid. The pictures used and the lettering is still similar from what I remember from my childhood. The addition of the measuring spoon is very handy as well. Once you open the lid, the salts are initially sealed in foil for freshness, and inside the white salts are revealed. There isn't really a strong smell from these salts.
This medicine is used to help with indigestion and constipation. It does state that this is for oral use only, though how else would you take it?
The ingredients include magnesium sulphate (dihydrate) 17.4% w/w, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate 22.6 % w/w and Citric Acid (anhydrous) 19.5% w/w
Excipient: Sucrose 40.5% w/w
The recommended dosage for adults (including the elderly) is as follows: As an antacid, one to two level spoonfuls (5-10 ml) in a glass of water. As a laxative, two level spoonfuls (10 ml) in a glass of water to be taken before breakfast or at bedtime.
Children (aged over 6 years): Half the adult dose.
Not suitable for children under 6 years of age except under medical advice.
Due to the high sodium content, this isn't recommended for those on a low sodium diet, although it is generally considered safe during pregnancy (although it's always best to check with your doctor).
Taste wise, I was slightly disappointed with this. It tasted slightly flat, not quite the effervescent drink on the packaging, or what I remembered from my youth. It does taste nicer though, in my opinion, than some other antacids on the market and it is easy to drink. It also works out better value than many antacids.
It does help me with indigestion or occasional heartburn and it does work, as it seems to help settle my stomach when I don't feel fantastic. Though I haven't used it for constipation though, so can't comment on that.
This is available from all good chemists and many grocery stores for around £4 for 150g, which lasts quite a while if you're using 5ml at a time.
One of the main complaints of fibromyalgia/M.E. is that it manifests itself seemingly randomly throughout the body. Some physicians rather flippantly refer to it as allergy to everything, which, I begrudgingly admit, is not far off the mark. So it was with a grim lack of surprise I found myself feeling nauseated and cramping in my abdomen one day. Ruling out more serious causes (ulcer, hernia, Crohn's disease) after going to the doctor's, I was left with the advice that I should self-medicate until it went away. It did go away, eventually - after a few weeks. Until then, I was on a rye bread, salty cracker and Andrew's Salts diet.
I know, kind reader, you that on flicking your gaze over the package of Andrew's Salts, you are likely inundated with mental images of the kind you'd rather not think of. Memories of hangovers, the inevitable repercussions of too much curry, and the colourful metaphor of constipation, ironically splashed upon your TV screen. To get specific about it, Andrew's Salts aids in the relief of indigestion, upset stomach, excess acid, constipation and symptoms of over-indulgence.
The blue and white packaging has not changed since before I was born (I even remember it lurking in the cupboard when I was very small, though obviously that was post-birth) and the smooth design attempts to soothe the headache-y, stomach-ache-y, thoroughly acky (to borrow my mother's favourite word) patient from the get-go. Andrew's Salts have a little blue flip lid with a foil barrier you have to tear back with a spoon. I love doing this, but I couldn't even enjoy it. Alas, poor tummy, I knew you well.
The medication can last for three months once opened, but is useless if stored incorrectly. If it becomes damp, it is effectively deadened, so it is best to store it in a dry place. Frankly, it can probably last more than three months if stored well, but that is just going by the instructions on the container.
Andrew's Salts is a white powder that effervesces in water. Two or three teaspoons in a pint glass was my mode of operation. The fizz is sprightly, like Fanta on an alien planet, but soon clears to leave a transparent liquid. The taste is mild, slightly citrus, and palatable. I could only take a few sips at a time, but almost immediately my acid reflux was tamed. After drinking half a pint over a few hours, my stomach stopped spasming. I generally re-administered three times a day, as it was mostly after a meal that my stomach would feel like I was on a speed-boat driven by George Michael (queasy).
Andrew's Salts are indeed a medication, and you have to be 16 or over to purchase them in the UK, presumably for fear of the hilarious consequences of adolescent insufflation. Obviously some people should not take these salts; people with sensitivities or allergies to any ingredients; people with pre-existing conditions such as heart problems, women who are pregnant/breastfeeding, and also those on a low sodium diet should contact their GP first. Also, with persistent stomach pain, you should get yourself checked out and make sure it isn't something more serious. Children and the elderly should also contact their GP before using these salts to make sure they get the appropriate dosage.
As Andrew's Salts contains 2.1g of sucrose per 5ml measure, it is unsuitable for diabetics. It does not contain paracetamol, unlike competitor Resolve, but I am glad for that as I feel a painkiller may be inappropriate for the simple stomach upsets Andrew's is meant for.
Andrew's Salts have three main ingredients in: sodium bicarbonate, magnesium sulphate and citric acid. Sodium bicarb is an antacid, as is citric acid (fighting acid with acid?), and magnesium sulphate is a laxative. At the word laxative most people will blanch, because there is a lot of misinformation that taking laxatives is harmful to the bowel or addictive in some way. Or perhaps it is the negative association between pranksters and chocolate laxatives, I don't know. Anyway, magnesium sulphate is the main ingredient in Epsom salts. To quote Wikipedia, who shamelessly talks of poo pipes more confidently than I, "Saline laxatives attract and retain water in the intestinal lumen, increasing intraluminal pressure and thus softening the stool. They also cause the release of cholecystokinin, which stimulates the digestion of fat and protein. Saline laxatives may alter a patient's fluid and electrolyte balance." Generally this type of laxative is known to be gentle rather than, er, explosive and can be taken by most people without any further side effects.
The other side of the coin: the side effects of Andrew's Salts are 1) diarrhea and 2) abnormally high levels of magnesium or low levels of calcium, which could be detrimental for people with kidney problems or those who have to take a urine test the same day. It specifies no maximum dosage, but as with all things, it is best to use your common sense and not make yourself even more ill by overdosing on gallons of Andrew's Salt water.
I felt awful for weeks and self-medicating with 2 or 3 pints of water with 2-3 teaspoons of Andrew's Salts allowed me to function almost as uselessly as I was before with no noticeable side effects.
Finally, the price of Andrew's Salts depends on the retailer. At the time of this review it is £5.15 at Boots for 500g; £3.99 for 250g at Tesco; and £3.12 for 150g at Chemist's Direct. It is a staple of any chemist's and probably most supermarkets.
I think it is obvious by this review, but I do rate Andrew's Salts highly, if only because I would have felt even more dreadful without them. It is always worth keeping in your cupboard in case such a similar situation arises, which unfortunately is highly likely with all the viruses, vino and spicy curry lurking out there in the wide world.
Andrews salts were well used in our house over Christmas and New Year thanks to us all over indulging slightly with food and drink.
My mum has used them for years and nothing else will do for her so I bought some in especially for her and I had forgotten just how good these actually are as I think they have fallen a bit out of fashion with all the new flavoured chew sweets you can now get for indigestion.
The are a powder and you mix the powder with water to make a sparkling drink with them. This sparkling drink then eases tummies that have perhaps over indulged.
I had forgotten how much I liked the taste of the salts. It is really unusual and is not at all salty. It is quite refreshing actually and it isn't a horrible taste so you don't have to force it down you.
They work really well at soothing tummies and making them feel less bloated and sickly feeling. I had some of this when I had eaten too much and my tummy was feeling churny and bloated and it worked really well at getting the sick feeling away and relieving the bloating.
It also helped me go to the toilet when I was feeling constipated. It just sort of helped everything go back to normal when I was feeling bunged up and the day after taking some I was back to my normal habits.
I can understand why my mum is such a big fan of Andrews Salts. They work really well and I think the fact that they are a fizzy liquid really helps with settling upset tummies. I do think that for heartburn and acid indigestion that tablets are probably better but for general upset tummies Andrews is one of the best.
Andrews Original Liver Salts are for the relief of:
Upset Stomach
Heart burn
Upset stomach
and has a laxative effect
I often get heart burn and nausea so always like to have something to hand- just in case.
Having had this since childhood it's just one of those things I buy out of habit. It's not cheap at £4.50 (Tesco) for 150g or £5.15 (Boots) for 250g- it's cheaper online but I find it more convenient to buy in store. I find it works for me so don't mind paying it.
The plastic tub it comes in is white with a navy lid containing a measuring spoon on top. The salts are protected by a foil cover. The label tells us it's 'Andrews Original Salts- Fast and effective relief from upset stomach' the information about the product is thorough including ingredients, warnings, interactions and age suitability which is 3 years and over. The main ingredients in it are sodium bicarbonate and citric acid which are antacids and magnesium for constipation. The salt itself is a white powder. You add one 5ml level spoonful to a glass of water, if for constipation it's two spoonfuls. It goes fizzy and sparkly but soon flattens down ready to drink- I always drink it fizzy though. It certainly takes the edge off discomforts almost instantly and definitely helps if I've eaten too much. It tastes like bicarb but not unpleasant in fact I like it. You can take it when needed but only up to four times a day.
I always use it for longer than the use within opening time but it does go really hard in the tub and I have to scrape it out- it loses it's fizz a bit too- but I find it still works.
I recommend this as it does what it says.
Andrews Liver/Original salts have been a familiar sight in the medicine cupboard of several generations of my family, I have kept that 'tradition' up as I find them very effective for a range of stomach related issued.
The size I currently own is the 150g the eliptical shaped tub it comes in used to have a measuring spoon nestled in the lid which I found really handy, as I don't have measuring spoons. As I'm sure you've concluded from the previous sentence there is no spoon with this size and packaging though I think the spoon still comes with the larger 250g size. This lack of measuring spoon has led me to be quite lazy with dosage and I tend to guesstimate 5mls, so far I haven't suffered any dire consequences from this.
We paid £4.75 for ours at Tesco which I do think is rather expensive, though I have to admit it was worth every penny, and will last quite a while as it's only used a few times a year. The larger tub is better value for money, and I think it can be sourced more cheaply elsewhere or online. The packaging does a reasonable job of keeping the powder fresh. However with time no matter how well you reseal the tub the powder can loose a little of its fizz and sometimes even become hard. I have used it in this state and although not quite as pleasant to take it was still pretty effective.
What Andrews recommends you use them for:
Indigestion. Upset stomach. Excess acid. Constipation. And the loosely described 'symptoms of over indulgence' whether this is food, alcohol or both is not clarified.
The dose for general issues is one level 5ml teaspoon per glass of water, it doesn't recommend a volume of water but I think this is because it doesn't really matter as it's simply a delivery system for the salts. I tend to use an approximately 8 oz glass. At this dilution I find it suits my taste well and I find it refreshing and almost pleasant to drink. I wouldn't go as far as to say I like the taste but to me it's certainly far from unpleasant. If you are suffering from constipation then double the measure of salts and take once before breakfast or before bed. You can take the 5ml dose up to 4 times a day.
The last time I used this was a week after Christmas, I find I'm too tired to bother over indulging much over the festive season, however once New Years is put to bed and I can relax there lies the danger period for me. I can be inclined to go a bit mental, feasting on the remains of boxes of chocolates; reduced Christmas fare in the supermarkets is scoffed down with gay abandon. This combined with the general stress of Christmas (even though I love it) has repercussions and sometimes - as it did this year - sends my stomach into terrible griping spasms accompanied by bloating that makes me look and feel like a puffer fish. Luckily I already had a pot of Andrews in the cupboard, the supply being replenished the week before by my husband who'd tried to kill himself with alcohol poisoning over the Christmas period, something which has become something of a tradition.
Having been woken in the dead of night by my stomach trying to simultaneously climb out of my throat, burrow its way out of my bellybutton and fast making a break for my bottom too, I rushed to the kitchen... Rushed is perhaps too organised a word, stumbled doubled over whimpering quietly to myself is more accurate . . . and fumbled for the Andrews. In the half light surrounded by cats thinking their luck was in and breakfast had come early and dogs demanding to be let out into the garden I managed to shovel a spoonful of the soft white effervescent powder into a cool glass of water, and heard the reassuring fizz as it started to dissolve. A good stir and with a rush of bubbles surging through the glass I drank it down as quickly as possible. Which wasn't as easy as it sounds, as my stomach was behaving weirdly almost as if it was so full it wasn't going to allow the liquid in.
Once the liquid was down my stomach started to make weird creaking depth chargy type noises as the Andrews swooshed to the heart of the matter. I can't say it instantly made me better but it made a significant improvement pretty much immediately. I curled up on the sofa buried in a mound of brupping cats pawing at my soft bits.. which didn't help in terms of stomach comfort, and prayed for oblivion and a quick resolution to my self inflicted pain.
When I woke an hour or so later my stomach pain and general bloating felt much improved though still not in perfect shape. Another glass of Andrews was enough to put things back on a pretty even keel though and I felt human again.
The Andrews did mitigate the burning fire of hell that was rising behind my breastbone, and is very effective in calming indigestion. However if indigestion is all you are suffering from I'd recommend Ranitidine, Gaviscon or similar products as being more effective.
When I've used this in the past one dose is usually enough to set me straight, but this time my tummy was particularly outraged by something I'd eaten (I think it might have been the 'on use by date' bailey's cream on a scrummy apple crumble... on top of my own body weight of other rather rich food that day) that made this occasion a particularly difficult challenge. Andrews rose the occasion admirably and ensured that I will be much more likely to reoffend in future, knowing that Andrews will be there to help save my bacon.
The husband who is forcibly on the wagon for the foreseeable future on pain of kneecapping also found the Andrews did wonders for his ... well hangover is not really and adequate description of what created a shambling zombie like creature for two whole days! The Andrews did nothing to mitigate his headache, but then again I don't think it's meant to... that would be Alkaseltszer (with which I often get Andrews mixed up for some reason), but painkillers helped with that, nor did it help with the apparent brain damage that stopped him speaking like a human being for two days. It did however stop him throwing up, and clutching his stomach and rolling around like a baby.
I haven't used this product to treat constipation as it's something I don't suffer with (touch wood). However my mother uses if for precisely this purpose and finds it more gentle, targeted and pleasant to take than the usual tablet form treatments, and assures me that it is effective in this role.
All in all a great product which has been around for generations and I hope will be around for many more. I know I'll always have a tub of this handy.
If you should wish to know more about the composition of the product and how it works the following website gives extensive information on many aspects of the product including detailed information about contraindications such as people with renal problems or on low sodium diets checking with a medical professional before using Andrews (or simply avoiding it) : http://www.medicines.ie/medicine/2083/SPC/Andrews+Liver+Salts/
Not suitable for children under 3
Original Andrews salts are something which I have grown up with back in the day when they were still called Andrews liver salts. This white powder which is available in chemists and supermarkets up and down the country is a bit of a British institution and with good reason. They are marketed as a cure for indigestion, upset stomachs, excess acid, constipation and the wonderfully vague symptoms of over indulgence.
I always try and have some in the house at all times of the year but I especially make sure that I have some in over the festive period when I know that I am going to eat and drink far too much in my pursuit of festive joy.
They come in a plastic container with a pull off lid similar to the boxes that wet wipes come in. Inside the tub the salts are a white powder which has no discernible smell. To use the salts you have to dissolve some of the powder in a glass of water and swallow quickly. The reason that you have to swallow quickly is because when you mix the powder with the water is fizzes up and you want to drink it before the fizz disappears. To be honest it states nowhere on the instructions that you have to drink it whilst its fizzing but I always remember being told that you were supposed to so I always make sure that I do.
The level of dosage depends on what you are using the salts for. It is one level 5ml spoonful for upset stomachs, indigestion and over indulgence and two 5ml spoonful's for constipation. You can take as needed but only up to a maximum of five times a day. Common side effects of taking too much include diarrhoea which makes sense since it does have a laxative effect.
People who have never taken Andrews salts always expect them to taste absolutely vile but I actually find the taste to be quite pleasant. It won't be to everyone's taste but I find it quite refreshing and it isn't bitter and disgusting as you might imagine given the name. If you decide you really don't like it you could do as my mum does and put some in squash instead of plain water which does give it a bit more of a sweeter flavour.
I find that these salts are little wonders in helping to relieve the symptoms of over indulgence which for me usually include feeling queasy and an upset stomach. I find that almost as soon as the fizzy liquid hits my stomach it seems to help calm it down and I know they help as the ominous gurgling sound that my stomach makes when it is telling me that I have drunk or eaten too much goes away really quickly. I find that when I have a hang over or just a sore stomach in general I cannot eat and these salts are about the only thing which I can hold down without vomiting back up again.
As for how long you will have to take the salts I generally find that they work quite quickly at settling my stomach down and I usually only have to take two or three doses before I am feeling back to normal again.
Andrews Original Salts cost around £5 for a 250 gram tub which because I only need to use it occasionally I find lasts for months. The pop up lid is really good and forms a tight seal meaning that moisture doesn't get in to the powder and I can have it in my medicine cabinet for months at a time without worrying that it has gone off.
I would highly recommend Andrews Salts especially to people who may never have tried them before. They are a great product to keep in the house and come in so handy when you have been out the night before and are feeling a little under the weather. They are also good to have if you have caught a stomach bug and need some help with settling your stomach down again.
I'm writing about something as old fashion as Andrews Liver Salts, but on Xmas day after eating shedloads I was feeling proper dodgy and needed something to settle my overloaded stomach. My aunt is a walking medicine cabinet and she got a tub of this powder out of her handbag for me to try.
You just dissolve a heaped teaspoon full in cold water and drink it back, it's mega fast acting and within about 20 mins I was feeling much better and ready to tuck into another mince pie! lol
The taste is quite nice, it's not something I'd want to drink if I wasn't feeling bad because it's a bit chalky and not refreshing at all but when you've got a bad stomach this sort of taste is fine. It's easy to get down though and because it's mainly water it's dead easy to swallow and this also helps to get some rehydration back into your body, this wasn't necessary for me because I was only feeling bad because I'd been such a greedy pig but if you've got the runs or have been sick then you need something like this to help your recovery.
You can have a glass 4 times a day until you feel better, but Andrews also helps with constipation and then you just need one glass made up to double strength after breakfast and it should make it a bit easier for you to go to the toilet.
Andrews Liver salts are used for upset stomachs, indigestion, bloatedness (is that a word?) and other similar symptoms connected to the digestive tract. The salts consist of a white effervescent powder that bubbles profusely when you add it to water.
When I was a kid, I was told to drink down the whole glassful before the bubbles stopped. Heaven only knows why! But it did mean I was so busy contending with the bubbles going up my nose that I hardly noticed it didn't taste all that good. And it stopped my tummy ache.
In more recent years, I have revised that thought - when I have an upset stomach, I don't want to drink anything too sweet and Andrews salts actually have a reasonable taste at such times.
As I've got older, I've begun to get 'acid reflux' which is especially bad at night. I used to take a gulp of milk, which helped but didn't last long. I have found that drinking Andrews salts is so effective and settles the discomfort very quickly - and it lasts all night.
I use Andrews Liver Salts fairly regularly to combat very painful and uncomfortable stomach cramps associated with gastric wind. For many years I dismissed Andrews as one of those old fashioned remedies that really had no place in todays world - but from the first time I took it, I really was a convert.
Ok....there is no getting away from the fact that it tastes absolutely disgusting. I tend to put one tablespoon of Andrews in about half a glass of water and drink it straight down - and my response is always "that it disgusting!". It leaves a nasty aftertaste in your mouth which can be swilled away by having some juice available to drink straight away afterwards.
But the taste aside, it does help to get rid of the trapped wind. Usually within about 3 minutes of drinking it, I'm burping like a baby (charming I know!) and the cramping pains start to ease within about 10 minutes. There have been a few occasions where I have vomited following drinking it but this is usually associated with bouts of burping and the vomiting in itself seems to have released some of the trapped wind further.
Considering the fact that it can also be used for constipation, its no wonder that sometimes I have short-lasting diarrhoea following the dose, but this really does only last an hour or so and it is worth this side-effect if it gets rid of the pain.
I've recommended Andrews to members of my family who have suffered with trapped wind and indigestion - and they also highly recommend this product.
I was away for a weekend break a couple of weeks ago with a few of my girlie friends. Needless to say we over-indulged in too much laughter, lots of rich food and perhaps one or two more glasses of vino than usual. I have to say my husband looked slightly concerned when he met me from the station and commented on how "green I looked". In reality I was probably one of the best behaved and more restrained members of our group too!!
That evening and still feeling a little green around the gills I headed for the medicine cabinet hoping that I would find something to ease my symptoms which consisted of being bloated. Having digestive discomfort and generally feeling lousy. I happened upon a rather odd shaped plastic tub which turned out to be Andrews Salts. The front of the box stated that the product provided fast and effective relief from upset stomach. I hastily skimmed over the product label and discovered to my relief that it was also suitable for those with indigestion, excess acid, upset stomach, constipation and thank goodness the symptoms of over-indulgence.
The box itself is constructed of thick white plastic with a blue pop-up lid which I was pleased to say was easy to open. I am fed up with some containers which either take forever to open due to a complex design or alternatively have an ill-fitting lid which spills half the product before you even get to use it. There is a safety seal under the plastic lid too handy so you know that the product hasn't been tampered with before you use it. The product itself consists of sugar sized grains of white powder. I was not overly impressed with the product fragrance if you can call it that. In fairness I was under the weather so the scent of most things actually turned my stomach. So perhaps not a fair assessment on my part.
It is important to read the directions for use before trying this product. Doses are different for Adults and Children. For upset stomach , indigestion and over-indulgence measure one level 5ml spoonful into a glass of water and drink. This can be repeated up to a maximum of four times a day. If you are using the product to overcome constipation use two 5ml spoonfuls and take morning and at night. For use in children simply half the adult dose. Be aware that this product is not suitable for use in children under the ages of three years.
When your feeling unwell the last thing you want is to drink something that tastes unpleasant and smells bad. I got my glass of water added a spoon of Andrews Salts to it and stirred watching it fizz around the glass. I have to say I really struggled to drink this potion down. It wasn't particularly unpleasant reminding me of soluble paracetamol. It would have been more bearable if it had a fruit taste and I was glad that I managed to hold onto it and wasn't sick.
Soon after taking it I was aware that I became a little bit more windy than usual however I was surprised that it did seem to make a difference and rapidly eased my unsettled stomach. I only needed two doses which I was pleased about. I am unsure as to how this works with constipation as I have not used it for this purpose however I would certainly recommend it for over-indulgence. I'm not sure how this product managed to find its way into my medicine cabinet however I was pleased that it was there. However I am unsure how much you would have to pay for it. Overall a fantastic product which works really well. It just needs a pleasant flavour to make it more bearable.
Read the label before use as this product is not suitable for people with certain medical conditions. In addition overuse can cause diarrhoea.
Andrews Liver Salts really is a trip down memory lane. I always used to love to take just one spoon last thing at night when I felt the need for a little fizz on the tongue - and water, juice or alcohol just don't hit the spot. Imagine my delight at finding it again - but no longer in a nice tin - now it's in a sort of oval shaped tall tub that no spoon can get at! What on earth are these people doing? Now my little treat has become something of a frustration. A plastic tub is bearable, but this shape is simply ridiculous and I'm pleased to say it's just run out - I have replaced it, but with Boots best which is £1 cheaper. Put it in a sensibly shaped container and I will go back to the Andrews I know and love. Andrews Liver Salts is a great and precious brand like Heinz Beans - nothing else will do. But if I can't get at it, then the whole experience is spoilt - who on earth thought up this mad idea?
Effervescence salts for stomach ache, indigestion and constipation / Original Andrews Salts quickly and effectively relieve: Indigestion -Excess Acid -Symptoms of Over-Indulgence -Upset Stomach -Constipation


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Tragedy at Linkin Park CT
One person has died as a result of injuries sustained when a temporary scaffolding collapsed at the Linkin Park concert at Cape Town Stadium due to high winds. (Don't Party, online)
It is believed the woman passed away at Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital in the city bowl. (Dylan More, Twitter)
Nineteen people were left injured by the accident with 12 requiring hospitalisation. (ER24, Twitter)
The temporary structure was a "branding activation" and located next to the stadium forecourt on the Cape Town CBD side of the venue. (Shelley Christians, Times Live)
The concert went ahead as officials secured the affected area. (The Next 48 Hours Cape Town, Twitter)


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|Final Four MVP Pops Mensah-Bonsu led Besiktas Milangaz to the EuroChallenge title in 2012, the first international title in club history
Spanish club Cajasol Sevilla announced on Monday they have agreed terms with Great Britain international Pops Mensah-Bonsu, who played his last competitive game at the London Olympics.
The EuroChallenge Final Four 2012 MVP has signed a contract that runs until the end of the current season, as a replacement for the sidelined through injury American forward Latavious Williams.
Mensah-Bonsu was expected to make his return to action in mid-January, but the agreement with EA7 Emporio Armani Milano that various media had reported at the time did not materialise.
The 29-year-old Briton arrives in Seville on Tuesday and will undergo a medical before joining the team, under the orders of former Spain head coach Aíto García Reneses.
If all goes well, the 2.06m forward/center will make his Liga Endesa debut on Sunday, in the home game against Blusens Monbus Obradoiro.
Seville will be Mensah-Bonsu's fourth stop in the Spanish league, although his previous spells have been in line with his journeyman-like career.
He played one single game for Granada at the end of the 2007/08 season, spent some time with Joventut Badalona the following year and then joined Tau Vitoria (Caja Laboral) during pre-season ahead of their 2010/11 campaign but left the club to join the New Orleans Hornets in the NBA, without featuring in Spanish league action with the Basque club.
Something similar occurred last summer, as he had agreed with Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv but never joined the team as he underwent knee surgery immediately after the London Games.
Mensah-Bonsu's eventful career curiously includes, among others, stints with all three Texan teams in the NBA - Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets and the San Antonio Spurs.
His finest hour at club level though came undoubtedly last season and in many ways it was the fruit of stability.
He joined Besiktas Milangaz in November and was instrumental to the Turkish club's glorious treble success.
Besiktas defeated Elan Chalon 91-86 in the final to win the EuroChallenge title behind the Briton's monstrous 26-point, 20-rebound double-double, which earned him Final Four MVP honours.
The Istanbul side completed their sweep of silverware by clinching both the Turkish Beko Ligi and Cup titles on the domestic front, with the London-born forward named best defender in the league.
Mensah-Bonsu was Great Britain's go-to player during their qualification campaign in Division A for EuroBasket 2009 and at the Final Round in Poland, where he averaged 13.3 points and 4 rebounds.
He then led the team again in the Qualification Round for EuroBasket 2011 averaging double-double figures (19.3 points and 13.5 rebounds) but missed out on the big event in Lithuania due to injury.
Asefa Estudiantes captain Daniel Clark and young guard Devon Van Oostrum, who returned on the Caja Laboral roster last week replacing former Spanish international Carlos Cabezas, are the other two Great Britain internationals who currently ply their trade in Liga Endesa.