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One more Q since NO ONE can debunk my previous statements.....
Why no mention of dinosaurs in the story about Noah? Answer: No one knew about them yet. We didn't have paleontologists then. So man listed all the animals he was aware of in the story. Making any sense yet.
You can't put faith in a 2000 year old story that has changed every time someone else got their hands on it.
In the 1990's, words in the bible were changed so as not to be derogatory towards anyone(ie;words like blackness being described as evil were changed to darkness so the black community was not offended). Now I understand why they did it, but how do you edit 'gods' words to better fit your world and still expect it to hold credibility?
Imagine 2000 years of this going on


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And what Ducati dealer will sell a $900 set of "panniers".
And knowing the desire of BMW owners to perform all of their service work, even for a new bike themselves - as evident in may other posts in this forum - a BMW dealer will not have this revenue stream.
Seriously, if making money with a bike dealership would be a walk in the park, I would do it. I had the chance. Crunching the numbers ,including the initial investment, which has to be financed, I decided against it.
Even considering that there was a restaurant in the mix which would have helped to spread the building overhead.
I admire motorcycle dealers for their bravery to stay in business and put up with us as customers who think they all are entitled to a better deal than the guy who was in the shop just before them.

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Kristen is the far worst. She always had this "I'm stupid Bella" face that just made me wanted to punch her. I don't like Bella in the books and Stewart just made it worse.
Peter on the other hand blew me away! He was so sexy as Dr. Cullen. Everytime he showed up I was like *dead* LOL
Rob was also really good. Ashley was great too. She's so cute, just like Alice.
The rest of the cast was ok.


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Reserve Power when state of charge shows 0 miles
Reserve Power when state of charge shows 0 miles
A Quite few owners have driven below 0 percent of charge.
Our 400 Mile Challenge winner:
"Dmetcalf | December 28, 2012
When I did my 400+ mi drive earlier in the month, I only used 80.3 kWh of the 85. I went a couple miles further than 0 range and the dash started showing a Charge Now in red where it usually says ideal range. It still drove on and off the truck too." http://www.teslamotors.com/forum/forums/does-model-s-have-charge-reserve...
I think The Times reporter went quite a way below e, like 20 miles?
Yeah, I think 32-51 = -19 miles when he rendezvoused with his tow truck buddy. I got reamed once by the mods at TMC for daring to suggest such a thing (based on brief hints and reports from drivers forced below 0). I implied they were uninformed, which didn't endear me to them!! ;) Touchy.
Is it possible that the car would not go into neutral, to be placed on the tow truck because no ass was in the driver's seat?
I think the battery is only 85kw but some believe it may be 90kw with 85 useable, like a reserve and to avoid bricking. I don't have any data on this but the long 400+ driver gives a clue since he said that he used less than 81kw.
Good point! The tow rig driver probably never saw a Model S before and SURELY the 12v functions of the car were still operational which is all you need to release the brake! Broder probably could be of little help perhaps never realizing this since he was likely always seated when shifting ranges etc.
Yeah, I wondered about that brake release problem too. You would think it would be powered by the 12V battery and surely he didn't drain that battery too?
I think battery is 90kWh, of which car gives you 85kWh and absolutely stops at that point in order to prevent damage to battery, and you reach 0 mile border before you even get to 85kWh.
Several people have driven beyond 0, including the Broder doofus.
That's what I said: " you reach 0 mile border before you even get to 85kWh". 81kWh or somesuch is "0 mile left".
Do not forget Elon's comments about loosing cells without affecting user perceived capacity. There is probably extra to allow "mapping around" failed cells (a little like a hard disk mapping around bad sectors without a loss in capacity).


text: Thinking of joining my buddy for a ride to Alaska this summer. I live in Nebraska and he's from Arizona, so we would probably meet at some logical point and ride together from there. He has a 999KTM dual sport and I ride an RT. The plan is to go on all paved roads, including the AK highway up to Fairbanks. I'm aware that the AK highway is under construction and repairs every summer, so my question is: will an RT be OK for this trip, or do I need to find a GS or some other type of dual sport bike? Again, we're planning to be on pavement for the ride, other than the road construction sections.


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GREENSBORO, N.C.—What we learned while watching eighth-seeded Creighton hold on for the one-point victory against No. 9 Alabama in the first of four games at Greensboro Coliseum on Friday:
Decisiveness the difference
Alabama had the ball, down one point with 4.7 seconds on the clock. The Crimson Tide inbounded the ball, but after just a few moments, Alabama coach Anthony Grant quickly called a timeout.
"They switched to zone and we had a man play on, so I tried to get a quick timeout to give our guys something to go with," Grant said.
This time, the Tide inbounded the ball from the far sideline with 2.4 seconds left. Guard Trevor Releford caught the ball out past the top of the key, but didn't make a move to the basket, and his last-second 3-point attempt was tipped by Creighton's Josh Jones. Alabama fans will say Releford was fouled, but nothing was called.
"We were looking to go inside with the play, they did a good job," Grant said. "They were man-to-man coming pack out of the timeout. They went zone and we figured they were going to go zone, so we tried to overload a corner, tried to pop Releford to the top, hoping that maybe we could be able to throw it inside as they got extended. But they did a good job, they closed out on the ball and affected the shot."
From Creighton's perspective, those disjointed final five seconds were a thing of beauty.
"We came out on the sideline out of bounds, we showed man, and then took a timeout, and then came out and kind of stood by our man but then we dropped into a zone," Bluejays coach Greg McDermott said. "We felt like we knew what play they were going to run from one of their earlier SEC games that we had saw on the Internet, and thought we could cover it in the zone the best.
"Josh Jones did a really good job of it. He got Releford's right hand, made him take a really tough shot."
Creighton clamps down
Easy buckets are never easy, except when they are.
Creighton's game-defining 14-0 run featured two of the easiest buckets Doug McDermott has made all season. And he should know—entering this game, he had made a nation-best 293 field goals (second place was at 255).
The first one, with 5:40 left, gave the Bluejays a 51-50 lead, their first advantage since late in the first half. He was wide-open under the basket, thanks to approximately 32 screens set by his teammates, and took the pass from Grant Gibbs for the easy layup.
The second one, with 3:45 left, was nearly a carbon copy. Again, sprung by his teammates, McDermott was wide open under the basket. He caught the pass from Josh Jones and laid the ball off the backboard and in to give Creighton a 54-50 lead.
Wild ending
The game had a crazy ending. After Creighton's Josh Jones missed two free throws, Alabama regained possession with nine seconds and down one. Creighton had a foul to give, and Antoine Young delivered it with 4.5 seconds left just over half-court.
Alabama inbounded the ball but seemed confused when Creighton didn't attempt another foul, so coach Anthony Grant called timeout with 2.4 seconds. Trevor Releford then missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer.
Bluejays are not just Doug McD ...
When one player averages 23.2 points per game, shoots 61 percent from the field and 49.5 percent from beyond the 3-point arc, the tendency is for opposing teams to draw up defensive schemes to control that player.
Welcome to McDermott's world. He's had an amazing season, but 23.2 points aren't nearly enough to win games. Other players must contribute.
"I think that if they're going to put a lot of attention on me, it's just going to open up a lot of things for these guys and I think we have done a good job of in those games where I haven't scored as much a lot of these guys have come up big for us," McDermott said Thursday. "So we got some really good shooters and if we can play inside out I think it will open up a lot of shots for these guys."
That was the case against Alabama, especially in the first half. Jahenns Manigat went 2-for-3 from beyond the arc in the first 20 minutes, and Ethan Wragge was 2-of-5. Those four 3-pointers were the primary reason the Bluejays were even within striking distance at the break; those 12 points represented more than 50 percent of Creighton's 23 points before intermission.
It pays to pick a pocket or two
The Alabama defense was opportunistic, coming up with steals when Creighton players were looking the other way; Relaford, Trevor Lacey and Ben Eblen all had first-half steals. Releford's came at a key moment late in the first half. The Crimson Tide had a three-point lead, their largest of the game to that point, but McDermott had the ball near the left elbow extended. JaMychal Green, who had done a good job marking Creighton's star all game, was guarding him tightly.
Releford slipped up from the opposite side, knocked the ball out of McDermott's hands and cruised down the court for an easy layup. That was part of a 10-0 run for Alabama, which gave the Tide a 30-23 lead at the break.
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Pain in the back can be due to a number of reasons. It may be habitual, occupational, sports-related, or idiopathic.
- Habitual pain is usually due to patients being habituated to a faulty posture.
- Occupational pain is related to professions, which require standing or driving for long hours or professions like dentists who need to have a bent posture for extended periods of time.
- Sports-related pain usually affects athletes or children who bend their back inadvertently during taking part in sports.
Apart from these, back pain may also occur due to unknown or unrelated reasons. Homeopathic is a great alternative compared to allopathic medicines because it has no side effects and the cure is long term. The several homeopathic medications that may be used for back pain are as follows:
- Sulphur: It is a great remedy for patients who have back pain due to a slouching posture and whose pain worsens when they stand up.
- Ruta Graveolens: It is the remedy of choice in cases the patient experiences stiffness in joint or muscles, accompanied with feeling of soreness and lameness all over the back.
- Aesculus: It is a good homeopathic remedy in cases of very low back pain, which gets worse when the patient tried to stand upright from a previously sitting position.
- Rhus Toxicodendron: It is a recommended medicine in cases of pain of the lower back, shoulders and neck. Pain is worsened by damp and cold weather and by movement. Relief to such pain is provided by massage, hot baths, and warm applications.
- Arnica: This homeopathic gel is popular for its good effect on soft tissues and muscular pain.
- Nux Vomica: It is a great remedy for cases where pain gets worse by damp and cold weather, especially at night and painful muscle cramps are experienced in the lower back.
- Ignatia: It is a good remedy for emotional distress and for pain in the muscles of the lower back.
- Natrum Muriaticum: It is indicated for use in the pain of the lower back, which gets better from lying down on a hard surface.
- Bryonia: It is recommended in cases of strong pain in the lower back that prevents the patient from even moving, turning from side to side in the bed, coughing, or making any kind of sudden movement.
- Kali Carbonicium: It is a good remedy for patients who have frequent and strong night pains, accompanied with increased back pain during menses.
In addition to these, there are other homeopathic remedies that are recommended in cases of back pain such as Cimifuga, Calcarea Carbonica, Calcarea Phosphorica, Dulcamara, etc.
In case you have a concern or query you can always consult an expert & get answers to your questions!
Hair fall is not a problem as long as it is within the healthy range. In fact, as part of a normal cycle of hair growth, a person loses between 50- 100 strands of hair per day. The problem arises when the daily hair fall is more than 200 with little or no hair growth. In some cases, the hair growth may be slower than usual. All these factors may trigger thinning of the scalp, a condition commonly known as Alopecia. In some cases, the situation gets so bad that it results in baldness (both in males and females).
Alopecia can be of two types:
- Scarring Alopecia: Here, chances of a hair regrowth is next to impossible as scarring alopecia results in complete destruction of the hair follicles.
- Non-Scarring Alopecia: This is less severe with a strong possibility of hair regrowth as non-scarring alopecia does not destroy the hair follicles.
What triggers severe hair fall or Alopecia in men and women?
Hair fall or Alopecia is no longer a problem associated with old age (Diffuse Alopecia). Young adults (both men and women), in their mid 20's and 30's are suffering from Alopecia. While there may be many factors responsible for alopecia, some of the common and critical triggers are
- Genetics and hereditary: In some people, Alopecia may be more of a genetic and hereditary problem, a condition that is medically known as Androgenic Alopecia. Androgenic Alopecia can affect all and sundry, irrespective of their age and sex. Androgenic alopecia in males is known as Male Pattern Baldness and in females as Female Pattern Baldness. While the hair fall is rapid and severe, the hair growth is slow. In some cases, the hair follicles cease to grow beyond a certain length, resulting in short hair.
- Pregnancy: Many women suffer from a type of alopecia called Telogen Effluvium during their pregnancy. The condition is often a reversible and temporary problem that improves with time. Hormonal changes, stress, fatigue, insomnia and related pregnancy woes may trigger the severe hair fall during pregnancy. Some women also suffer from postpartum hair fall. The trigger here can be an imbalance in the estrogen level, the use of birth control pills, or even stress.
- Hormonal Imbalance: Hormonal imbalance can wreak havoc, giving rise to serious health complications with alopecia being one of them. Androgen (male sex hormone) is one such hormone whose imbalance can trigger Alopecia. The elevated levels of Androgen in the hair follicles are known to inhibit the hair growth. Hair loss can also be an outcome of Estrogen (female sex hormone) deficiency. Some women who had their menopause are likely to suffer from Alopecia.
- Certain medical conditions such as Alopecia Areata (an Autoimmune disorder that triggers sudden and rapid hair fall with the appearance of bald patches on the scalp), Scalp infections, Dermatological problems ( Lichen Planus, Sarcoidosis), PCOS, Thyroid problems, to name a few, are often responsible for severe hair fall.
- Some other factors that may result in alopecia include, excessive use of hair styling products, rapid weight loss, surgery, trauma, or a person undergoing radiation therapy.
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Obesity not only looks bad, it is the starting point of major life threatening diseases today. People who are obese or who are overweight try out desperately all kinds of weight loss programs and are willing to pay any price to lose that extra weight. All kinds of diets and trainers have mushroomed promising the moon and in course making money at their will. In Ayurveda, this problem and its solution was diagnosed centuries ago. In the past decade, the popularity of Ayurvedic products have seen a resurgence. Ayurveda recommends Bottle Gourd as an excellent source for weight loss and hence, a perfect solution for obesity. Most of us are not aware of the fact that a bottle gourd juice is a healthy daily tonic and can work wonders for our health.
Bottle gourd juice is extremely effective for those who want to lose weight. Bottle gourd is commonly known as ghia, lauki, dudhi and soorakaya, in addition to other names. One just needs to do is peel off the skin of a fresh bottle gourd, chop it into little pieces, put it in a juicer and prepare the juice. One must include this juice regularly in breakfast to reduce weight. Since this juice is full of vitamins, potassium and iron, it is extremely nutritious. This juice is known to curb one's appetite if one can manage to drink it in the morning on an empty stomach.
Those who detest the juice form, they can eat raw bottle gourd or peeling the skin of a fresh bottle gourd and cutting it into little pieces to eat as part of salad. This is also a healthy option which could lead to weight-loss. Bottle gourd is one of the best foods you can have if you want to lose weight as it contains 96% water, and a 100g serving contains as little as 15 calories. The high fibre content will take care of one's hunger pangs thus, preventing one from over eating. Its juice can work as a wonderful snack replacement. The bottle gourd as well as its juice is a powerful fat burner as it has rich fibre content, water, vitamins (especially B complex and C), potassium, iron, and sodium. It's fibre content is an effective appetite suppressant that allows easy control of food consumption.
While preparing the juice of a bottle gourd, one should not strain with a sieve as the fiber is the key to weight loss. One cannot expect to melt all your fat by just drinking bottle gourd and it has to be coupled with a low calorie diet and adequate exercise. One must have the bottle gourd juice as a first thing in the morning as it is a great way to detox one's body. It is low in calories and fat and rich in antioxidants, which make it a great supplement to weight loss. So what are you waiting for? Just include the bottle gourd juice in your regular breakfast today and lose weight in an effective stress free manner.
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There can be a number of reasons that lead to infertility in women. Endometriosis is one of them. It is a benign condition where the endometrium, which includes the tissues that form the lining inside the uterus, grows outside the uterus. Apart from infertility, it may also cause pelvic pain in women.
There are no such symptoms of endometriosis apart from pelvic pain and it cannot be detected without surgery. Thus, it is very difficult to diagnose this disease and state how common it is. However, research says that the prevalence of this disease in women in their reproductive age is between 3 to 10 per cent.
It is found that endometriosis sometimes leads to infertility. Here is how:
Abdominal Adhesions and Infertility
Normally, the endometriosis implants develop in the abdomen. Then the body surrounds them with connective tissues. The reason for doing so is isolating the implants, so that they cannot harm your body.
Now, sometimes these adhesions can create a blockage in the opening of the fallopian tube or may also pinch off the fallopian tube. This will result in obstruction in the fertilisation of egg and the sperm and thus fertilization will not take place; so there are no chances of conceiving. These obstructions when diagnosed can be treated with surgery.
Secretions from implants
Endometrium plays a vital role in conception where the tissues secrete a wide variety of hormones and nutrients. Now, the endometrial implant also functions in the same way and secretes those hormones. The difference is that it does not deposit them in the lumen of the womb, and it is released in the abdominal cavity. In these substances, there may be some hormones that are responsible for infertility.
Prostaglandins are other hormones that are secreted by the endometrium normally. It helps in a lot of body processes that include various stages of menstrual cycle and pregnancy.
This hormone is required for a lot of functions such as ovulation, sperm mobility, and regression of corpus luteum, immune interaction, menstrual cramps and contraction of the uterus at birth.
Just like the endometrium, the implants also secrete these hormones. And the problem that is caused by the implant secreted prostaglandin hormone is that they are released in the abdomen and not in the womb. Moreover, they are not secreted at the right time, thus sending a wrong message to the brain.
A woman with a few days of pregnancy may face a miscarriage because the ovary will get a signal to start the menstrual cycle, and the womb lining where the egg is implanted will be expelled.
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Most of us today live a hectic life be it pressing deadlines or tiring social engagements, but in all this hustle and bustle we tend to often neglect our health. Do we know that today for all of us there is a great need for preventive care, especially in today's world where the threats are magnified. This also includes being able to get the proper guidance to imbibe a healthier lifestyle with regular tests and health checkups that will help us in knowing our present state of health and will help is in identifying risks and threats well in advance.
- Did you know, that almost seven out of ten fatalities or deaths are caused due to chronic disease and that half these cases do not recognise the early symptoms and risks with proper screening and regular
- check ups. Sounds familiar, are you also one of those who have never cared for preventive healthcare check ups?
- These preventive health checkups are actually life saving, as they update you on how fit and healthy you are. Preventive health care basically deals with the prevention of diseases and conditions that may be caused due to environmental factors, genetic predisposition of the patient, lifestyle choices as well as disease agents. In this field, constant check ups and preventive action equips people to deal with and ward off these causes so as to prevent the onset of a number of disease and ailments. Here is everything you need to know about preventive healthcare.
- In today's time it is very simple to get a preventive health check up done, all it takes is a simple blood and urine test at a lab and you will be able to know all you need to know about your health. Further, if there has been an outbreak of an epidemic where you live, then preventive health care will help in getting the right tests done at the right time so as to ensure that you get the proper vaccinations. With preventive healthcare, you can also get genetic testing done on a regular basis so as to learn more about preventing diseases like asthma, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and many others that one might inherit genetically.
- It is time that we take care of ourselves by booking a full body check up today and live a healthy and stress free life.
In case you have a concern or query you can always consult an expert & get answers to your questions!
Hair-fall is a normal process, if we consider the hair-growth cycle that lasts for two to six weeks. The usual rate of growth is about one centimeter a month. After two to three months, hair which were in their 'resting phase' shed to allow new hair to grow back. Deviation from this normal cycle leads to abnormal hair-fall which can then become a matter of concern.
Tips to handle abnormal hair loss
- Testing hair thinning: Take 20 to 30 hair strands and hold them between your thumb and index finger. Pull firmly and slowly. If more than six hair strands happen to come out at a time, then you might be suffering from abnormal hair loss.
- Limited use of hair dryers: Consistent heating weakens the hair proteins and leads to brittleness and fragility of hair follicles. Hence, limit the uses of hair dryers, curlers, hair straightness or hot brushes.
- Avoid Perms: Avoid chemical straightening or curling which breaks the inner bonding of your hair and makes the hair brittle.
- Avoid bleaching: Bleaching removes the natural pigment and weakens the hair follicles.
- Avoid pulling the hair strands tightly: Certain hairstyling involves tightly pulling the hair and using clips or elastics, tight braids, plaits, cornrows, tight ponytail. Avoid using heated rollers. 'Traction alopecia' is the term coined for tightly pulling of your hair.
- Use a mild shampoo: Regularly washing your hair cleanses your hair as well as your scalp which prevents any chance of infection and the subsequent hair loss. Instead of shampooing daily, do it on alternate days. Mild shampoo includes sultaines, sulfosuccinates, silicones, and amphoacetate.
- Right Choice of Shampoo: Use different shampoos for different purposes; dandruff, greasy or normal hair and for dry hair. If the shampoo is rich in protein, it may boost the volume and make it thicker and smoother for a temporary period, but does not repair the damaged hair
- Use a good hairbrush: Use a soft brush, made of natural fibers. Instead of a brush, use a comb for wet hair.
- Scalp Massage: Massage your hair with nourishing oils such as rosemary, coconut, almond or lavender oil. It warms your skin and boosts blood circulation and provides nutrients to the follicles.
In case you have a concern or query you can always consult an expert & get answers to your questions!
Deadlines to meet, personal commitments to attend, quick and unhealthy bites on the go, and hardly any time for your health. All these results in many lifestyle conditions, heart problems being predominant among them. Thousands of people in the India suffer a heart attack in a year. Don't you think knowing the reasons behind heart problems is important to avoid suffering from one? Read on to know about Atherosclerosis, a condition that eventually leads to a block in an artery.
What is Atherosclerosis?
When the arteries start narrowing as a result of the plaque buildup, it is known as Atherosclerosis. It is also referred to as arteriosclerosis, which means that the arteries become very hard.
The blood vessels that are responsible for carrying oxygen and the necessary nutrients from the heart to the entire body are the arteries. As you grow older, the cholesterol and the fat starts getting deposited in the arteries, which lead to the formation of plaque.
Arteries are lined by the cell layer which is known as the endothelium. Atherosclerosis starts to develop when there is damage caused to the endothelium. This leads to the lipoproteins of low density getting accumulated in the wall of the artery. These lipoproteins are known as atheroma.
The pieces of the plaque may break off, and the flow of blood through the arteries is restricted due to the blood clot. Atherosclerosis may cause stroke, heart attacks, heart failure, and peripheral vascular disease if it is not treated properly. This disease can occur in any artery that is located in any of the body parts, which include the kidneys, the legs, or the heart.
What exactly happens?
Atherosclerosis starts when the arteries located in part of a person's body become hard and narrow due to the buildup of excess fat in the artery walls. These damages lead to the development of plaque. The plaque starts creating a bump on the wall of the artery.
As the disease starts to progress, the bump starts to get bigger. This leads to a blockage. This process goes on throughout the patient's body, placing his heart at a great risk. This may also lead to stroke or other serious health problems.
Once the disease starts progressing, it may lead to the rupture of the plaque lining. This causes the LDL cholesterol and the other unwanted substances to spill out in the blood stream. This leads to the blood clot, and the blood clot, in turn, may travel to any other body part, blocking the flow of blood to the nearest organ. The plaque can either stay in the wall of the artery, or it may start growing in the path of the flow of blood.
Prevalent causes-
This disease progresses very slowly, and it may start developing in a person from his/her childhood. In adults, atherosclerosis is generally caused due to a high blood pressure, smoking, resistance to insulin, diabetes, obesity, or inflammation due to other diseases or lupus.
Maintaining a proper diet and exercising regularly can help to keep atherosclerosis in check.
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Ayurveda is based on the philosophy that health is a result of the balance between three basic elements in the body, also known as tridoshas. These are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. The imbalance between these leads to various diseases. Arthritis and spondylitis, both being bone issues, is due to the formation of a substance known as 'ama' which are a kind of toxins. The theory behind treating joint issues is to rid the body of ama. This is done by a combination of diet, massage, and home remedies which can help control severity and progression of symptoms.
Home remedies:
Regular detoxifying the body using ginger and/or black pepper with the meal goes a long way in detoxifying the body, which also eliminates ama from the body.
- A tablespoon of turmeric can be boiled in milk and consumed daily
- Avoid foods which can induce constipation. This can be by increasing the number of fibres and reducing processed and refined foods like maida.
- Include herbs which have great healing powers and have been used over centuries
- Store water overnight in a copper vessel and drink it in the morning. The trace minerals which get absorbed do wonders for your joints.
- Castor oil, either a spoonful or mixed with warm milk helps in curing arthritis and spondylitis pains.
- Nutritional changes like the use of aloe vera and amla juices are very beneficial for the joints. These are rich in vitamin C and help build immunity too.
- Supplements like bone support capsules and calcium complex have traces of essential micronutrients which improves overall bone health and immunity. They are useful in controlling pain from arthritis and spondylitis.
- Herbs like guggul, ashwagandha, ginger, and nirgundi oil are also used since ages to help reduce bone pain.
Whole body massage using herbal oils and/or powders is greatly beneficial for reducing pain and stiffness and improving mobility. These massage movements and the powders and/or oils also help improve blood circulation and lymphatic draining, so toxins are removed and circulation is enhanced.
Panchakarma is another detox method, which includes a combination of diet and lifestyle changes. This may take about 60 to 90 days for one session but is highly rewarding.
Most yoga asanas are aimed at improving metabolism and agility. There is no asana which can add to the pain if done carefully. Under supervision, learn simple yoga asanas which can be done without damaging the already affected joint. Not only would pain and stiffness reduce, the range of motion also would gradually increase.
Arthritis is inevitable, but the above can definitely help arrest progression and reduce the severity of symptoms.
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Simulations are wonderful "after-the-fact" tools. Consider two graphic animations of some prominence: the CIA-produced computer simulation of the last minutes of TWA Flight 800 and the computer simulation of the last hours of R.M.S. Titanic featured in James Cameron's film. Both provided keen insight into the death throes of great machines. Neither managed to do the passengers and crew any good.
Universities and manufacturers are developing a new generation of analysis techniques that enable designers to study realistic computer models in lifelike, dynamic settings using commercially available software. Moreover, the software will be familiar to most CAD users. These simulation-based design (SBD) technologies promise unprecedented flexibility and realism. Ideally, SBD will highlight problems early enough on in the product development process, where they may be addressed more cost-effectively.
Up and running. In recent years, engineers have achieved a measure of success with virtual prototyping. Many leading manufacturers, among them Boeing, Chrysler, and General Dynamics' Electric Boat, have saved millions of dollars on fighter planes, automobiles, and submarines by replacing physical prototypes with computer mock-ups. Solid-modeling CAD systems have provided the enabling technology in this area. In practice, these successful programs enable engineers to fly-through static, if complex, models examining assembly, interference, and accessibility issues.
In SBD, the virtual mock-up is merely a starting point. Virtual prototypes may contain many different subsystems and components, all of which interact with each other. These definitions come courtesy of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), which is sponsoring a multi-phase effort to define the essential characteristics of SBD and see them implemented in defense-related contracts and private enterprise.
In its formative years, DARPA's SBD program centered on developing technologies and procedures for improving the nation's shipbuilding capabilities. Two contractor teams won bids to conduct feasibility demonstrations: General Dynamics, Electric Boat Division teamed with Deneb Robotics, Intergraph, Loral Federal Systems, Parametric Technology Corp., Silicon Graphics Inc., the University of Iowa, and the University of North Carolina; and Lockheed Missiles and Space Company (now Lockheed Martin) teamed with Newport News Shipbuilding, Science Applications International Corporation, and Fakespace. The Phase I demonstrations refined procedures for creating and refining CAD assembly models and related product data.
Phase II began in fiscal year 1995. During this phase, critical technologies will be developed and integrated in a prototype system, as broadly defined during Phase I. DARPA selected a team headed by Lockheed Martin to develop a prototype SBD system. While no specific product will be designed or developed, a generic surface warship was chosen as a demonstration project. To date, Lockheed Martin has produced design simulations of deck gun firing arcs using the dVISE simulation package from Division Inc.
DARPA specifies a number of potential SBD payoffs:
- Design times may be reduced in half.
- Advanced technologies can be investigated "on-the-fly."
- Physical prototypes can be eliminated.
- Initial design quality can be im-proved, resulting in significant life-cycle cost reductions.
- Communication can be enhanced using virtual reality technologies, giving a sense of experiencing the design.
- Manufacturing and operations can be assessed prior to construction.
According to Paul Kurtz of the Applied Research Lab at Pennsylvania State University, SBD is a key enabling technology for affordable product development and acquisition. "The ARL has explored simulation as a design tool for over 20 years," Kurtz says. "The development of CAD and object-oriented, open software architectures, together with the conversion of model libraries to standard formats, has made integration of design, performance prediction, and cost estimation possible in recent years. This, in turn, allows the construction of virtual prototypes of advanced systems and new system concepts using an SBD process."
ARL's Simulation, Analysis, and Visualization Laboratory consists of a local area network comprised of 11 DEC Alphastations for simulation development, a four-processor Silicon Graphics ONYX, and two INDYs for visualization development. The lab also uses a Symbolics workstation with Lisp for artificial intelligence technology development, and various Sun, Hewlett Packard, and Intel-based personal computers for analysis. The network is also connected to 8 ft @ 6 ft projection system for demonstrations and presentations.
ARL's simulation elements are compatible with the DoD's Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), developed by MAK Technologies (see "Simulation gets real," November 17, 1997), although they have not yet been part of a distributed simulation exercise incorporating simulation elements external to ARL. Work is underway to make the simulation elements High Level Architecture (HLA)-compatible, enabling interaction with a broader range of engineering applications.
The development of the SBD process at ARL began with Navy support. The pilot application at the ARL of this new technology is for torpedoes and autonomous undersea vehicles. Development plans for 1998 include a lightweight hybrid torpedo, a torpedo defense counter-weapon, among other applications. In addition, plans are underway to use the SBD process to support the rapid design and manufacturing of propulsors for both undersea and surface vessels.
This is not to suggest SBD development is restricted to naval, or indeed, defense-related applications. The ARL has established the CIM Testbed as a vehicle that enables the integration of commercially available tools to improve the quality and affordability of manufactured parts. The testbed includes UNIX and Windows-based computer systems that run a wide range of design and manufacturing software. Reseachers have developed a number of manufacturing-related simulations, including work-cell simulations, with the goal of designing more efficient layouts and processes.
In fact, the use of simulation as a design tool in industry is becoming more prominent as kinematics analysis packages are integrated with solid model CAD systems. ADAMS from Mechanical Dynamics Inc. is a popular mechanical system simulation software package. The software started out as a fairly straightforward "stick-figure" linkage and rod kinematics analysis system. MDI has since added more features and functionality, so now ADAMS may be described as a full-blown, virtual prototyping system, enabling engineers to realistically simulate the behavior of complex mechanical systems. It also provides a full suite of modeling, analysis, and visualization capabilities to help interpret the results of a simulation.
According to MDI, the company counts every major automobile manufacturer among its users. Ford Motor Co., for example, recently applied virtual prototyping techniques to improve the design of a new timing chain system. Ford engineers used ADAMS to simulate a wide range of timing chain responses representing a number of real-world situations, including impacts and operating vibrations. The goal is to reduce noise.
Another package that has advanced from humble origins is the Working Model 3D system from Knowledge Revolution. This design simulation tool started out as educational software for teaching the basics of motion physics. It has since evolved into a design engineering tool, largely through integration with leading CAD systems, such as Solid Works.
A combination of DARPA-funded research and efforts by engineering software vendors to tackle more complex models is providing designers a new way to examine the products they create. The day is soon approaching where all prototypes may be virtual ones and simulation is the first step in any design process.


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alt2006 Posts: 6coincidence?? I just returned from dealership after signing a arbitration agreement. Though they refused to sell me the car without the agreement, the fineprint seemed reasonable to me. It says I have to waive my right to be part of any class action, cannot file any class action, can select my own arbitrator etc.
I've searched through the forums and there are mixed opinions.
Dealers that require arbitration agreements won't ever waive them.. It is either sign, or buy your car somewhere else...
If every dealer in town requires it.. you don't really have much of a choice..
I think that stinks... but, there you go..
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If every dealer in town requires it.. you don't really have much of a choice..
So then you're signing under duress? Sounds like a loophole to me.
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And given that you cannot sign away your right to sue, it is exactly what it is - an agreement, rather than a contract. The fact that you signed it can be held against you, but it in no way invalidates your right to civil remedy.
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I don't think that qualifies as duress.. No one is making you buy the car...
If they require you to sign one to use the bathroom... that might be a different matter..
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True... You can always sue... no matter what you have signed...
However, your signature on that agreement may cause your claim to be denied.
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No one is making you buy the car...
Yes, but if your only alternatives are buying from a dealer 400 miles away or walking to work it may be duress ... or conspiratorial business practices!
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cccompson Posts: 2,388Whether such clauses can be enforced is highly case specific.
Whenever I see language that I don't like in a "standard" contract, I just line it out. Never have had anybody thereafter refuse to conclude the transaction.
recentbuyer1 Posts: 20I have researched these agreements but find so little about them! I nailed down every other aspect of our recent car purchase, from avoiding mop & glo to refusing outrageous doc fees. But then, during the paper signing, the dealer produced an arbitration agreement; I signed it with some trepidation, and in my follow-up research I've found opinions ranging from "never sign one" to those saying they're pretty much standard in some areas.
In rereading the one that I signed, it looks like some of the most insidious parts have been left out...but I still have a vague sense of discomfort. The dealer was straightforward in all other aspects of the transaction, but my post-sale research has me a bit scared.
Next time I shop for a vehicle (probably in a year or so), I was planning to include "I will not sign an arbitration agreement" in my offer email, along with the other conditions that I included this time...but would that discourage dealers from responding? How do I find out if it really is pretty much standard here? I thought about calling some dealers, but I imagine they will say "Yes, it's standard" vs. giving me the idea that I can easily opt out.
pch101 Posts: 582Next time I shop for a vehicle (probably in a year or so), I was planning to include "I will not sign an arbitration agreement" in my offer email, along with the other conditions that I included this time...but would that discourage dealers from responding?
If it's that important to you, then I wouldn't sign it. If you must, then walk away once you've negotiated the transaction and you're ready to finish up.
The true test is if you walk away from the deal and they don't attempt to preserve it. Some dealers may take the threat of litigation seriously enough to let you go, but I suspect that many will let it slide if you make an issue of it.
Don't buy the line about agreements being "standard." Unless it's a government form mandated by law, there's nothing "standard" about it, that's just a line used in order to convince you that the agreement is non-negotiable.
If you intend to do this, I wouldn't mention your intention not to sign until you've already completed your negotiations and the sale is wrapped up. The dealership will have far more to lose if you've already gone the distance and they've worked to close you, than if you mention this upfront. (After all, they didn't tell you when you walked onto the lot, "Hi, my name is Joe, and everyone who buys a car from me has to sign an arbitration agreement!") But do keep in mind that if this is important to them, they do reserve the right to lose your business if they choose.
Incidentally, even though I'm not exactly thrilled to agree to arbitration, I'm not necessarily too hung up on this type of agreement, either. It doesn't have much practical effect if you are buying a new car without extras or financing from the dealer, and if the agreement is "non-binding." A non-binding agreement preserves your right to ultimately sue if you wish, and if I'm buying a new car without dealer financing or dealer-installed options, there's very little reason that I'd have to sue the dealer, anyway. If you buy a new lemon, your ultimate recourse is ultimately to the manufacturer, not to the dealer.
If it helps at all I have lawyers sign the things in my office all the time and they don't give it a second thought.
All it says is that you or we MAY CHOOSE to have a dispute between us decided by arbitration.
Then it goes on to say that if it is arbitrated you won't participate in any class actions.
buddycat Posts: 1I'm wanting them to buy my car back under the Lemon Law.
Does anyone in this forum have any advice,input,successful outcomes when it comes to the arbitration process?I will be meeting with an arbitrator next month about my 2007 Toyota Camry Lemon. To make a long and frustrating story short,I will be brief for now . I have a Toyota Camry with the flaring issues. I took it in at two months when I noticed the problem. I just left it at the dealer, they say nothing is wrong. One month after that,I drive it straight to the dealer and the service manager happen to be there and we went for a test drive and the flaring was obvious to him. We go back to his office, he puts in my VIN # and I a get a new transmission at 6,000 miles. NOT GOOD! I make a payment on this car every month and I just get nauseated. Cars cost a lot money! I expect more. The car still drives like crap. I miss my 10 year old Maxima that I gave to my father.
Unless there is a lot more to this story I do not see the lemon law coming into effect. You bought a car, it had a problem and the dealer fixed it by replacing the transmission. That is no where even close to a situation where the lemon law would apply.
Here is a brief description of the Federal Lemon Law. Which I would guess you have already read. But you will see it uses verbiage like multiple attempts, or 3 to 4 times of a recurring event etc.
Whereas at one time you had no alternative but to allow the manufacturer or seller of a defective product an endless amount of repair attempts, State and federal statutes informally known as "Lemon Laws" provide for compensation to you where you have a defective product that cannot be fixed within a reasonable opportunity. The federal Lemon Law, officially known as the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, provides for the payment of your attorney fees and court costs if successful, as do most State Lemon laws.
To qualify for protection under a Lemon Law, you must generally have a defective consumer product that has not been fixed within a reasonable amount of repair attempts. Most State Lemon Laws specifically apply to motor vehicles and require the manufacturer to refund your money or replace your vehicle if, during the first twelve to twenty-four months of ownership, your vehicle has suffered three to four repairs for the same problem or has been out of service by reason of repair more than thirty days. Although State Lemon Laws are generally limited to new vehicles, many states have enacted specific lemon statutes that protect purchasers of used vehicles and/or other consumer products such as Motor Homes and computers.
The federal Lemon Law often extends protection far past State law, making warrantors responsible for irreparable defects for up to four years after the factory warranty has expired. This federal statute generally provides cash compensation where the warrantor cannot make your product free from defects within a reasonable opportunity. Unlike State Lemon Laws, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act applies not just to vehicles but instead to all consumer products - including boats and appliances. Magnuson-Moss also creates strict requirement for warrantors when drafting warranties and disclosing warranty terms, thereby eliminating much of the confusing "doubletalk" inherent in consumer warranties.


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Seven Reasons To Appraise Your Practice
Assessing the value of your medical practice is an investment in your practice's future. Not only does it help build equity value, it would be shortsighted not to have a professional appraiser working with you to understand the key issues involved and the reasons for them. After all, it is very easy in the emotion of buying or selling a practice to make a mistake, especially in a changing environment and niche specialty like podiatry. Don't wait to have your practice appraised. There is a tendency to contact professional appraisers retroactively during valuation disputes or when sales, partnerships or practice purchases are well under consideration. By this time, it is too late to maximize value since no magic meters exist that can quickly build marketplace equity into a practice. With this in mind, let us consider seven proactive reasons for seeking regular appraisals of your practice as they are most helpful when building equity value over time. How Valuation Can Lay Groundwork For The Future 1. Confronting the urge to merge and survive. There are approximately 12,000 podiatrists in the United States and most are solo or small group practitioners. This fragmentation helped managed care organizations demand significant reductions in provider payments. Aging doctors are retiring, mid-life doctors are stressing out and newly minted physicians are desperately seeking to retain one last vestige of business autonomy. Federal and state regulations have also had a significant impact on medical practices. Declining incomes, increasing overhead costs (see the chart below) and increasing administrative challenges now motivate doctors to sell their practices, join hospital systems, align with corporate partners or merge with larger groups to form even regional groups. There are countless merger and consolidation models, some of which are successful while others struggle. Undoubtedly, this evolution will continue as these group affiliations offer more adaptability than solo practitioner models to ever changing healthcare market needs. 2. Meeting your practice's legal needs. Practice appraisals are often required for legal reasons such as bankruptcy, breach of contract, the determination of stock options and/or minority shareholder complaints. In 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued rules requiring certain intangible assets to be valued. This may be important for practices seeking start-up capital, service segmentation extensions or operational funding. 3. Estate planning. Medical practice valuation may be required for estate planning purposes. For a deceased physician with a gross estate of more than $1.5 million, his or her assets must be reported at fair market value on an estate tax return. If one receives lifetime gifts to one's practice, it is generally wise to obtain an appraisal and attach it to the gift tax return. In addition, one should realize the following price discounts/price premiums may apply in any case: • Practice appraisal discounts. A discount may be applied to a podiatry practice valuation when there is no ready market for such interest as in the case of a small town community, specialty provider or niche market. If the interest is not controlling, then a minority discount or lack-of-control discount may be appropriate. One may even use two appraisals to value the practice and to evaluate the discount. • Control premiums. A control premium occurs when majority practice ownership provides a podiatric executive with the ability to set practice business strategy, hire and fire employees, accept and reject managed care contracts, and/or determine compensation among other things. • Reverse practice appraisal premiums. On the other hand, the IRS may disallow a minority interest discount and instead apply what is known as a swing vote premium (SVP). For example, if a 20 percent interest in a three physician practice is being valued and there are two other physician shareholders who each own 40 percent, the fair market value of the 20 percent interest may have significant and valuable controlling aspects, which suggest the application of the SVP. When Your Practice Or Family Situation Changes 4. Buy-sell agreements. Ideally, physician partners should put a buy-sell agreement in place when they have an amicable relationship. This establishes the terms for departure before they are required and is akin to a prenuptial agreement in a marriage contract. Disagreements most often occur when a doctor leaves the group and they are often acrimonious. This may contribute to a decline in the operations of the practice not to mention the morale of partners and employees. Feuding factions can spill over into the office and the practice begins to implode, creating a downward equity spiral. Therefore, it is smart to obtain valuations of the practice every two to three years or as the economic circumstances of the practice change. This enables you to get an independent, credible assessment without any emotional overtones. 5. Disputes over physician partnerships. Medical practice appraisals are often used in partnership disputes such as breach-of-contract or departure issues. Obvious revenue declinations are not difficult to quantify. However, revenues may not immediately fall since certain CPT code reimbursements may actually increase. However, upon verification, lost business may be camouflaged as the number of procedures performed or the number of patients decreases after a partner's departure. 6. Divorce proceedings. Physicians who are getting divorced should get a practice appraisal. Either side may hire the appraiser although a court will occasionally order an expert to provide a neutral valuation. Undertake such valuations in light of both court discovery rules and IRS requirements for closely held businesses. Generally, this requires consideration of the following eight elements: practice specialty and operating history; economic and healthcare industry condition; estimates of practice risks and future returns; book value and financial condition of the practice; practice future earning capacity; physician bonuses, dividends and distributions; intangible assets; and comparable practice revenue. Sometimes, a spouse may even desire a lifestyle analysis by a forensic accountant or appraiser in order to evaluate the potential for underreported income. A family law judge is often the final arbiter of different valuations and because of varying state laws, there may be 50 different interpretations of what the practice is really worth. Ensuring The Growth Of Your Practice 7. An ingredient for additive value and organic practice growth. Not infrequently, medical practice appraisals can add value where little actually exists or, more importantly, add value where it is not obvious or readily apparent. For example, some doctors may believe their practice is worth more than it actually is in the modern climate. Upon appraisal, they are devastated and can't understand the reasons for its minimal value. Consultants can work to leverage practice assets to greatest advantage. For example, they may suggest … • identifying tasks that require less labor; • the outsourcing of human resources; • dropping service line segments according to CPT code reimbursement rates; • using paraprofessionals as substitutes; and/or • automating office processes to increase profits. Even successful practices can use periodic valuations as an ingredient for future growth. Some basic concepts to grow a medical practice through additive value measures include: establishing goals and a time frame; having a strategic plan; addressing financial issues early; and remaining flexible and responsive to changes in health care. How To Find Qualified Medical Practice Appraisers Finding a qualified medical practice appraiser is not always an easy task. Your office accountant may not be familiar with the current managed care environment, the specifics of your medical specialty or even fair market value concepts in health care. Please consider the following guidelines when looking for an appraiser. • Make sure appraisers use generally accepted IRS methods and have a proven track record with the government for medical appraisals. • Make sure the valuation is written, substantiates medical practice value, provides detail to support conclusions and is signed by the appraiser. • Avoid conflicts of interest. Seek an unbiased and independent viewpoint. Buyer and sellers should each have their own independent appraisal done, using similar statistics, accounting measures and economic assumptions. • Make sure the appraiser will qualify as an expert witness and is presentable on the witness stand, if needed. • Request references and examples of previous medical practice appraisals. • Inquire about experience in publishing, speaking and the teaching of professional medical practice valuation techniques. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) promulgates standards that provide the minimum requirements to which all professional appraisals must conform. USPAP requires appraisers to consider the three recognized approaches to value (the income, market and cost approaches) in order to assess the worth of a practice. In Conclusion Market pressures are motivating physicians to be proactive to make informed decisions concerning the future worth of their practices. Appraising your podiatry practice on a regular basis can play a key role in obtaining maximum value for your practice. Dr. Marcinko is a healthcare economist, valuation specialist, Certified Financial Planner and Certified Medical Planner. He is also the Academic Provost for www.MedicalBusinessAdvisors.com, a practice enhancement resource center for physicians and their business consultants. Dr. Marcinko can be reached at (770) 448-0769 (phone), (775) 361-8831 (fax) or via e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Census Bureau falls short in East St. LouisSunday, July 4th, 2010
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$300,000 census promotion falls short in East St. Louis
Only 63 percent of residents mailed in their formsBY SCOTT WUERZ – News-DemocratDespite the investment of more than $300,000 in promotional programs designed to encourage East St. Louis residents to return their census forms, the city had the worst participation rate of any large community in the metro-east.
According to U.S. Census Bureau records, 63 percent of East St. Louis residents mailed in their forms. O'Fallon had the highest return rate of any large city in the metro-east with an 81 percent response rate.
Edwardsville saw 80 percent of residences return their census forms, Fairview Heights had a 79 percent response rate, Granite City had a 78 percent return, 77 percent of Belleville residences and 75 percent of Collinsville households returned their census forms.
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Every time I see a tot shakily trying out a new bike, it makes me nostalgic for my own childhood. In the Netherlands, bikes are a national symbol much like apple pie and baseball are in America so the Dutch have developed a unique method for teaching children to ride.
Called a loopfiets, the walking bikes teach children to maneuver a bike's frame using the power of their own feet. A child sits on the frame and moves his or her feet in a running motion to get the bike to go. In doing so, the wee ones develop balance, steering and coordination. To learn more about this marvel .
The walking-bike phenomenon hit the US where the pedal-less contraptions are catching on. Though several brands can be found, Skuut ($89) is one of the most prominent. Made in Marin County, California out of solid wood, the Skuut has an adjustable padded cotton seat, inflated rubber tires and only weighs 10.5 pounds, so it is portable. The company claims that children can easily transition from the Skuut to a two-wheel bike without ever needing training wheels.


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The body found by a member of the public in Whitlingham Little Broad is believed to be missing woman Lisa Pollini.
An appeal to help find the missing 47-year-old was renewed last week, after police grew increasingly concerned for her welfare.
She went missing on March 18 and was last seen in the Lobelia Lane area of Cringleford.
Norfolk Police received a call about the body at about 11.30am yesterday and officers attended the incident with assistance from fire crews, paramedics and a dive team.
A car park, road and path to the broad were all cordoned off while an investigation took place and a dive team from Norfolk Fire Service carried out a search of the water.
It was just after 3.30pm that police said they believed the body was Lisa and they were not treating the death as suspicious.
A spokesman said: "Formal identification is yet to take place but the woman is believed to be missing person Lisa Pollini, who was last seen in Cringleford on Tuesday 18 March. A file will be prepared for HM Coroner and an inquest will open shortly."
One man, who was at work in Trowse when the emergency services were called to the scene, said: "We saw five or six police cars go past, then there was a fire engine and then an ambulance.
"When I came down to the broad for my lunch break, I saw more unmarked cars. I thought there must have been a death."
Another onlooker said: "There were police cars everywhere. People were trying to walk down to the Little Broad but they were being turned back."
The car park at Whitlingham, which had been cordoned off, was reopened just after 1pm.


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Discussion in 'Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines' started by Faithfulfather, Jan 14, 2013.
Thanks for everyone's help. I really appreciate your patience. I ordered a Gamma 6004 today from TW.
Alpha Axis Pro. Can't go wrong with picking swivel clamps over glide bar.
You said Aplha but chose Prince. Mistake?
Yeah mistake. I'm pn my phone so its weird to click.
Now I am confused he said alpha (swivel clamps) and then he said you can't go wrong picking swivel clamps (alha) over glide bar (NEOS 1000.) then he said he made a mistake.
I don't think you will go wrong with either but I would prefer swivel clamps over glide bar even though have their advantages.
I like your 6004, but I'm having a hard time committing $1349 bucks for a stringer.
Stick w/ your current set-up and save up for something that'll be a real improvement. SAVE! You are just looking to spend money to spend money. The grass you are looking at isn't greener. If you want greener grass, you are going to have to have more GREEN (cash).
I have about $1500 to spend. The wife will never let spend more than that. She is already giving me looks.
What about a Gamma 6004?
I agree with dak95, unless you really have an itch to buy a new machine.
I'm for the 6004, but I would go with the 6-point instead of the 2 point. The price went up $50, but it at least includes the cover and a starting clamp.
My choice overall is Alpha. I'm noting that you cant go wrong with either.
I would vote for the 6004 as well, but I prefer the 2pt mount. Both are great though, and the self-centering mount on the 6004 is an absolute joy to use.
I think I am going to get the Gamma 6004 6-point.
Despite the poll!
Seriously, you can't go wrong with either machine.
I bought a Gamma 6004 6-point. Pics will go up when I get it.
OT : Has anybody really hosted a "fastest racquet stringing" challenge here? Like a thread full of links to there stringing time to beat? If not, I look forward to starting one......
I would not win, but that sounds fun! My fastest time is 20 min. That was my racket, not a customer's racket. I have never tried to go super fast.
My fastest was around the lower 30's. I enjoyed TW's fastest racquet video. Fun to watch.
Lakers4Life, I noticed you recommended the 6pt but have the 2pt. Are you saying if you had to do it again you would go with the 6pt and why? I am torn between the two
I'm not L4L but 6pt has more support throughout the frame. 2pt is more prone to deforming the racquet in my thoughts. Theres a whole thread about this somewhere..
Here it is!
If its cheaper to get a 2pt, then just go with that. If you don't mind spending some extra cash, definitely go for a 6pt. Well worth the upgrade.
I own a 2-point, because that's what was available (used) at the time. Though I don't mind having a 2-point it has it's advantages and dis-advantages. That's probably the reason why I still own it, but would gladly trade up in a heartbeat.
Some complain that a 6 point, the side supports blocks grommet holes. Those people are just mounting the rackets wrong, IMHO. Albeit, the Gamma does have wide side supports. My Sensor has a 6 point mounting system, but the towers are fixed, and are limited to mainly tennis rackets. Another reason why I keep the Gamma.
More or less it's personal preference, both systems work fine, and both systems have some slight dis-advantages.
I've had the 5003 and found the towers and the arms often times getting in the way.. I only string for myself and occasionally family and I rarely string anything above 62 lbs. My thought is that if the racket deforms or cracks, then it was poorly made and about to go anyway. Im leaning toward the 2pt but you may have saved me the other way.
Off topic, the Pro's Pro P100 guy from **** texted me and said they were out of stock, why place an ad on **** for an item you don't have? hmmmmm
Were you viewing the P100 that racquetXXXXX-uk was selling?
I ordered my string clamps from Arfaian.
How much did the shipping to the US run?
About 2/3rds the cost of the item. The clamps came out to almost $50 and shipping was less than $20. $70 for a pair of clamps was a good deal to me. I bought when the Euro was lower than it is now.
I prefer 2-point in general, but I should note that all 2-point systems are NOT equal (see below). If I was choosing between mounts on Gamma systems only, I would go in this order of personal preference.
6-point quick mount (6004, 8800, etc), 2-point, 6-point regular mount (X-ES/ESII, X-ST/STII, et al).
That's a bit of a stretch comparing simple 2-pt (klipper/low-end dropweights) with a well-designed/robust 2-point. Strictly speaking, most "2 point" mounts are more like 4+ point mounts, the major difference is that they are "inside" mounts. I should also point out that inside mounts are designed to resist/prevent deformation, whereas 6 point outside mounts are designed to counteract active deformation. Note that outside supports in a 6 point mount are not designed/supposed to be tightened (too) firmly against the frame. If you follow the commonly accepted "finger tight" methodology, the outside supports actually do absolutely nothing UNTIL the frame deforms. I'd personally go with a well designed inside mount over an outside mount, but when we're talking about the higher/highish end machines, there's really no major reason to choose one or the other unless there's a specific preference for either. (Speed, blockage, etc). I WILL happily/readily admit that deformation can/does occur on large headsizes coupled with flexy racquets on most 2-point designs regardless of robustness. I'm specifically referring to large sized head frames (namely the Radical OS). You'll see some compression.
HOWEVER: These frames also frequently GET STUCK in 6 point outside mains. They also tend to return to "equilibrium" shortly after removal from the machine regardless of which machine they were strung on. Racquets flex, and are designed to flex. I won't comment on whether or not I think one system is much better than the other in this case (Some will/would argue that if a frame gets stuck -- you're mounting it wrong. I won't fully disagree here).
The Gamma 2-point IMO is not the greatest two point ever conceived. I've had issues with the mounting posts popping out (and from what I collect, this is because 'i was mounting it wrong.'). Apparently you're not supposed to torque down on the mounting post too hard, or else it's MORE prone to slippage The height adjustment on the stocks is fine (and standard design), but I find that the frame will compress/lower a bit when the mounting post is lowered, so you have to actively adjust the plastic stocks a tiny bit lower than normal. The throat mounting is also problematic on thin throated frames. The proposed fix for this (according to the manual) is to put the throat mounting pieces INSIDE the throat, with no active throat-bridge support. Yeah, I don't do that. I use leather belt scraps as spacers on the bottom so the frame stays roughly flat. It would be best practice to do this with a harder plastic material due to compression/lowering issues as mentioned above. Laserfibre resolved their similar issues by creating an "aero" specific throat adapter. This would be nice, but height adjustment would remain a problem. The NEOS used throat spacers, and I felt that even though the mounting plastic bars were narrower in design, the system overall was excellent.
The 6-point quick mount (simultaneous/symmetrically moving arms) is very good, and a joy to use. While I hate potential blocked holes, these can (generally) be rectified by careful/attentive mounting. The quick mount arms are much nicer than the lower end individually mounted arms, IMHO. To prevent blocked holes, you first loooooosely mount the frame in the side supports. There should be plenty of wiggle room. If the side supports would cause a blocked hole, adjust the turn table stocks/billiards to shift the turn table mounts inwards and/or outwards. Do another visual check. If the distance between the turn table mounts is correct, but you STILL have blocked holes, you can THEN move the frame forward or backwards to move the frame itself out of the way of the mounting stocks. This is achieved by 6/12 adjustments. Once you've confirmed no blocked hole potential exists, then finger tighten the outside supports, and you're done. Sounds complicated, but it's actually a very quick process.
I should point out that a WELL DESIGNED side support (C/V shaped support) should actually eliminate most blocked hole issues to begin with. If there is enough room, and the support is thin enough, and the "open space" in between the C/V is wide enough, you should almost always be able to manipulate strings into the blocked hole. Some companies (babolat) are better about this than others.
I agree with the crack theory, assuming the frame was mounted properly to begin with (on any system). If you find your arms often getting in the way, you need to be adjusting your turn table mounting stocks. I also shift the C/V mounting posts at the throat to the lower position (presumably designed for badminton), as I find the area that the mounting pieces actually supports the frame more from deformation in that location. It's also a nice indicator so I'm mounting the frame the same way every time. I should note (that when I used the 6 points) I also offset the turn table stocks lower (biased towards the throat). This was to reduce the turn table torquing on Prince O port frames. If the frame is set very low (relative to turn table center), you could get away with one or two less "body braking" events during the string job. This IS NOT ideal from a string length consistency issue (when tensioning).
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I run ZAISS on an XP Laptop.
I recieved a mail from above, which enclosed a zip file. On this occasion it could have been legit but I was suspicious and saved the zip to it's own folder I named "possible Virus" and ran ZAISS, but it didn't detect any issues.
I opened the zip and extracted the file called UK-Vodafone_MMS.jpeg.exe to the same separate folder (but didn't launch it) and ran another scan with a negative result. I still felt suspicious and did some Googling and it appears this is a virus, which goes live at boot-up!!!
Fine. As I didn't launch the exe I thought I could delete the folder but I cannot. I get an error message saying it is being used by another person or programme.
How on Earth can I delete this folder before closing down if ZAISS cannot see it is a virus and won't do anything?


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UNDP presents the Report on Human Development in Central AmericaOct 20, 2009
Central America: Respect of rule of law is most effective remedy against violence
San Salvador — No strong-arm tactics, but no soft touch either. Remedies for the heightened levels of insecurity in the region involve the application of "smart authority" within the context of respect for democracy and adherence to the rule of law, according to the Report on Human Development in Central America 2009-2010, Opening spaces for citizen security and human development. The release of the report was presided over by Mauricio Funes, the president of El Salvador, together with Rebeca Grynspan, Director of UNDP's Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean; Jessica Faieta, the United Nations Resident Coordinator and Resident Representative of UNDP for El Salvador; Juan Daniel Alemán, the Secretary General of the Central American Integration System (CAIS); and Hernando Gómez Buendía, the general coordinator of the Report.
According to the Report, civil insecurity is a big challenge to human development in Central America, but this challenge comes with a solution. The document states that both the strong-arm and the soft touch approach have failed and must evolve toward a "smart" strategy of citizen security for human development. This new comprehensive strategy must include preventive and coercive actions, show congruence with the justice system and respect the establishment of the values of civility. Opening spaces for citizen security and human development asserts that the keys to success for this new security strategy include, among other measures, real political will, clear leadership, and continuity from one government to the next.
"This Report compels us to look more closely at how we formulate regional strategies," said President Funes, who added that "success in the fight against crime will not be achieved without the full exercise of democracy."
"If there is a willingness to solve one's problems, first one has to know them, and in order to know them, one has to admit them, never deny them," continued President Funes.
Central America has become the region with the highest levels of non-political crime worldwide. According to Report data, approximately 79,000 people have been murdered in the region over the past 6 years. Despite the significant differences among the region's countries, the average murder rate reached 33 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants in 2008, three times greater than the global average.
Despite these heightened levels of violence, solving the problem of insecurity that is afflicting the region is possible within the framework of democracy, according to the HDR for Central America.
"Apart from its economic costs, which are concrete and indisputable, one of the main reasons why this is a crucial issue is that violence and crime are affecting the day-to-day decisions of the population, making insecurity a clear hindrance to human development," said Rebeca Grynspan. "One of the most difficult costs to quantify is that of lost freedoms."
Grynspan added that "violence is affecting one of the essential forms of freedom. No aspect of human security is as basic as keeping the population from being victimized by fear and physical violence."
Security, according to the UNDP report, involves intelligent diagnosis, a real political will and an integrated system for adopting and executing short- and long-term actions. The keys to success include making objective, reliable information available on an ongoing basis for the purpose of understanding the development of insecurity, guiding work in the field, evaluating strategies, providing oversight of officials, and adopting the necessary changes. According to the Report, security is not just a problem for police and judges, which is why a comprehensive and coherent policy requires the full participation of the organizations responsible for strategies of prevention.
"Security is everyone's right, and the state has the duty to provide it," said Hernando Gómez Buendía, the general coordinator of the Report. "Without security, there is no investment. Without investment, there is no employment, and without employment, there is no human development. Security is an essential part of the development strategy of nations and cities."
Security requires a very hands-on management of the problem, and an intelligent citizen security strategy for human development would not be complete without the participation of local governments. This assumes direct knowledge of the problem, proximity, decentralization and flexibility on the part of national and local authorities, says the Report.
Citizens must be well informed of the problem, its solutions, and the progress made by the implemented strategy. The Report also emphasizes that citizen security, like human development, is of the people, by the people and for the people.
The most effective solutions for insecurity respect and reinforce the rule of law. More social cohesion and an intelligent system of citizen security and criminal justice guarantee a more equitable and lasting security. It is possible for the democracies of Central America to reduce the insecurity of the region's people, confirms Opening spaces for citizen security and human development.
The Report is available in Spanish at http://www.idhac-abrirespaciosalaseguridad.org.Contact Information
UNDP Contacts
Regional Centre in Panama:
Pablo Basz
+507 305-4864
+ 507 6448-3004
Francisco Tavico
Tel: 502-2384-3133
Fax: 502-2384-3200
Walter Lacayo
Tel: 505-266-1701 Ext. 105
Fax: 505-266-6909
El Salvador:
Mr. Miguel Huezo
Tel: +503-2263-0066
+503 2209 3522
Fax: 503-2263-3501
Ana Elsy Mendoza
Tel: 504-231-1736 / 220-1100
Fax: 504-239-8010
New York:
Carolina Azevedo
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Chronic myelogenous leukemia is cancer that starts inside bone marrow, the soft tissue inside bones that helps form blood cells.
CML is one of many types of leukemia. See also:
CML; Chronic granulocytic leukemia; Leukemia - chronic granulocytic
CML is the rapid growth of immature cells that make a certain type of white blood cell. Such cells are found in the bone marrow, blood, and other body tissues.
CML most often occurs in middle-aged adults and in children.
It is usually associated with an abnormal chromosome called the Philadelphia chromosome.
Radiation exposure can increase your risk of developing CML. You may be exposed to radiation from:
It takes many years to develop leukemia from radiation exposure. Most people treated for cancer with radiation do not develop leukemia. Most patients with CML have not been exposed to radiation.
Chronic myelogenous leukemia is grouped into several phases:
The chronic phase can last for months or years. The disease may have few or no symptoms during this time. Most people are diagnosed during this stage, when they are having blood tests done for other reasons.
The accelerated phase is a more dangerous phase. Leukemia cells grow more quickly. Common symptoms include fever (without infection), bone pain, and a swollen spleen.
Untreated CML leads to the blast crisis phase. Bleeding and infection may occur due to bone marrow failure.
Other possible symptoms of a blast crisis include:
A physical examination often reveals a swollen spleen. A complete blood count (CBC) shows an increased number of white blood cells.
Other tests include:
A medicine called Imatinib (Gleevec) is the first treatment for nearly everyone with CML. Gleevec is a pill, taken by mouth. New medications similar to Gleevec include dasatinib (Sprycel) and nilotinib (Tasigna
Sometimes a chemotherapy medicine called hydroxyurea (Hydrea) is used temporarily to reduce the white blood cell count if it is very high at diagnosis.
The blast crisis phase is very difficult to treat, because there is a very high count of immature white blood cells (leukemia cells). It is treated similarly to acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or acute lymphoid leukemia (ALL).
The only known cure for CML is a bone marrow transplant or stem cell transplant. You should discuss your options in detail with your oncologist.
You and your healthcare provider may need to manage many other issues or concerns during your leukemia treatment. See also:
Since the introduction of Gleevec, the outlook for patients with CML has improved dramatically. When the signs and symptoms of CML go away, you are said to be in remission. Many patients can remain in remission for many years while on this drug.
Stem cell tansplantation is usually considered in patients whose disease comes back after taking imatinib (Gleevec).
Blast crisis can lead to complications, including infection, bleeding, fatigue, unexplained fever, and kidney problems. Chemotherapy can have serious side effects, depending on the drugs used.
Avoid exposure to radiation when possible.
Kantarjian H, O'Brien S. The chronic leukemias. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011: chap 190.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network. National Comprehensive Cancer Network Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology: Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia. 2011. Version 2.2011.
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While dining in a well regarded Manhattan eatery last week, I was stunned by the multitude of avoidable errors that this place made. Sure the food was good, maybe even very good, but there were so many decorative and service missteps that I had a difficult time focusing on my meal and the potential employers sitting across from me (yes, there is a chance that I may be moving to NYC; and no, I cannot discuss it here though I wish I could.)
As much as I hate giving away advice that I would normally be compensated to provide, the experience at that place prompted me to share:
Ten Common and Avoidable Misteaks Restauranteurs Make
- Cheap toilet tissue in expensive restaurants is incongruous but surprisingly common; it personifies the phrase "penny wise, pound foolish."
- No one looks good under harsh lighting, please stop using it.
- If your restaurant lacks a mission statement, you're doing it wrong.
- Seriously? You've heard about this for about a decade; how can you still not have hooks under the bar?
- Coco Chanel once said "that in order to be irreplaceable, one must be different." The same thing applies to restaurants.
- The irreplaceable Ms. Chanel also suggested that a lady should always get dressed and then remove one thing before leaving the house. With the proliferation of overly constructed cuisine, the same should be said of every dish before it leaves the kitchen.
- Superlative service costs the exact same as mediocre service, why must so many places countenance the latter rather than seeking the former?
- Brag through your food, not on the printed menu. When menus are written boastfully, they make everyone more inclined to seek flaws in equal measure to flavor.
- Call your own restaurants frequently and from outside lines, you would be surprised by the dearth of telephone civility.
- No music on the website, use a minimal amount of flash, ensure that the hours, address & phone number are on every page, and answer your email.
p.s. Yes, I really did think that "misteaks" part was funny.