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We're happy to have Grace Marshall with us today talking about her book, No Pizza Delivery? She will be giving away a copy on her website at the end of the month, so please keep an eye out there. To learn more about Grace and No Pizza Delivery?, read on!
1) What would you like readers to take away from your book?
When life drops manure in your path, make fertilizer! The main goal is for people to get
some laughs and be uplifted.
2) Why did you choose to write this book?
As a christian teenager growing up I loved horses! Still do. When I went to find books
for a horse crazy christian girl, all I found were ones on competition, or adult erotic
books. They just weren't what I was looking for. So I wanted to write a fun adventure
story for Christian girls who are crazy about horses but want to read a clean story and
aren't as in to the competition end of it.
3) What did you learn while writing this book?
I learned that I can rewrite a story and have it look totally different from the original,
without actually scrapping the first draft and starting over. Sometimes it's good to just
write the story and after you've gotten it on the paper, you can go back and make it
4) What is the toughest test you've faced as a writer?
Not giving up after my writing was rejected. The writing and publishing world is cruel
and sometimes heartless. There are those who encourage and teach, but it's hard not to
feel discouraged, or as if you won't be good enough. I'm glad for those out there who
shared their struggles as authors and for my own personal support group; I couldn't
have done it without them.
5) Which books on writing have been the most helpful to you and why?
A lot of what I learned came from the internet. I struggled with discouragement
especially with everything new I had to learn. Finding blogs and making social media
connections with successful authors who had good advice on topics from self-discipline
and writing techniques, to how to react (or not react) to criticism has been priceless.
6) What accomplishment(s) are you most proud of, writing-related or not?
Chasing my dream of writing. Whether I make it and become wildly successful, become
a mid-stream author, or completely fizz out, I'm proud that I tried. Even though it was
difficult, I am putting books out there that are selling. Not being too scared to chase the
dream is an accomplishment in itself.
7) What kind of planning do you do before writing a novel?
If it's a novel in a series then I do a lot of preplanning for marketing and brainstorming.
If I'm trying to get a point across that has been irking me, I try to complete an outline. If
God tells me to write something specific or I get a creative bug in my ear, I just watch
what shows up on the page.
8) Why do you write?
I write because I want to make a difference in people's lives. In all my stories I want my readers to find lessons and moral trials that can encourage them in this negative world. I want to make them laugh, cry, love, hope, and remember God is in control, always.
9) Are you a plotter or a pantzer?
It depends on how much coffee I've had and the novel at hand. If I just have a general idea of what I want to accomplish I start with only a simple outline, sometimes I want to get something specific across and I create an entire outline, and sometimes an idea just strikes me and I sit down and see what comes out.
10) What are you working on right now?
I currently have a few works at different stages of the writing process. One of them is
Christian PornoGirl, about a Christian teenager who becomes addicted to porn. Another is Pastor God, about a pastor who loses sight of what it means to be a servant of God. I'm also working on the second book in the "Horse Haven" series, titled Unexpected Allies and Recurring Warts, it's scheduled to release September 1.
11) What's next for you?
Other than the second book in the "Horse Haven" series, I'm not sure. Honestly, I never can tell! I find if I make plans God tends to change them on me, so instead I just try to enjoy the adventures as He takes me through them.
12) Tell us a little more about yourself, with three things not many people know about you.
Before I settled on making a difference with writing, I thought I would be a lawyer. And my husband can attest I like winning arguments! Another thing many people won't know is I've struggled with depression to the point of contemplating suicide. However, thanks again to God, he brought me out of it, and now I can use those experiences to write from. Lastly, I love adventures, I own a motorcycle, and I believe in living life to the fullest while walking in God's will.
13) Do you listen to music when you write and if so, what kind of music – or do
you find it distracts you?
It depends on my mood and where I am in my writing. Sometimes if I am struggling to plod through the story or the tedious editing parts, I find that music helps to motivate
and I listen to all different types of music. At other times I get so inspired I completely forget about the music. Compared to a boring office job where I sometimes sang to stave off boredom, having the chance to do something so enjoyable and thrilling that I don't even hear music is very different and satisfying!
14) What do you do for fun when not writing?
I try to experience a lot of different things. Since I'm currently short on cash though, I spend most of the limited free time I have playing with my animals or hanging out with my husband. If I become stinking rich, I would love to travel the world.
15) Tell us about your latest release and what you think readers will enjoy about
No Pizza Delivery? is the first book in my "Horse Haven" series. Ruth is a relatable
Christian teenager that faces life's challenges with humor. She moves from Wisconsin
to Sainte Genevieve, Missouri with her family. Her father loves horses and begins to
work on starting a ranch but she finds that there is a different culture in southeast
Missouri and she also has to cope with losing her friends. I believe readers will find a
place to laugh and grow within the pages of the book.
16) If you could spend an hour with anyone dead or living, who would it be?
Jesus would be my first and most obvious answer to that. Aside from that, I know this
sounds a bit mushy, but my husband. I spend a lot of time with him already but he's my
favorite person in the whole world. Every hour with him is an adventure that I thank the
Lord for. Yes, we do fight and have our differences, but we challenge and support each
other to chase dreams. I truly believe God brought us together and if he wasn't the best
person in the world for me, than God would have paired me with someone else.
17) What is your personal definition of success?
Living in God's will to the best of my ability. I think success is different for everyone and
to be successful as a Christian means to do what the Lord is calling me to do.
18) How can readers get in contact with you? (mail, email, website)
I can be found and contacted through my website, www.wordsbytwo.com. I can also be
found on Twitter or Instagram at GraceM_Author. My Facebook page is
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NH Educator to Serve as Interim President
Concord, NH – Matthew Wood, a community college administrator and faculty member known for building college enrollment through innovative approaches to postsecondary education, has been appointed interim president of White Mountains Community College (Berlin, NH). Wood was recommended by Community College System Chancellor Ross Gittell and confirmed Wednesday by the board of trustees.
Since 2001, Wood has been a faculty member and then senior administrator at NHTI, Concord's Community College, teaching math and physics before becoming department head, associate vice president of academic affairs, and associate vice president of non-traditional learning formats. At NHTI, Wood was responsible for learning opportunities that included day and evening, online, workplace training, 8-week, summer, and Running Start courses. Under his leadership, enrollment in online learning increased 36%. He was deeply engaged in college governance, representing faculty on the college leadership team and serving as president of the Faculty Forum. He also chairs the Community College System STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) committee and administers the Carl Perkins grant program for career and technical education.
"Matt is highly respected and valued by those with whom he has worked across the community college system," said Chancellor Gittell. "I am very impressed with his creative and collaborative approach, his focus on innovation and on meeting students' needs, and his ability to apply best practices in education and management." Chancellor Gittell said he looks forward to working closely with Wood on operational strategies to strengthen the system's rural campuses.
Addressing the educational needs of NH's rural communities is a high priority for CCSNH. Wood has a special affinity for northern New Hampshire and a commitment to ensuring that WMCC thrives, meets the needs of students and strengthens the regional economy. "WMCC is an essential and highly valued resource in its region, and I am committed to working hard as interim president, with the team at WMCC, to position the college for a strong future," said Wood. "I sought this position because I believe in WMCC, want to be a part of this region, and think I can make a difference. I look forward to applying my experience and skills to the challenges and opportunities before us."
Paul Holloway, chairman of the CCSNH board of trustees which approved Matt Wood's appointment, said WMCC will benefit from immediate and focused attention on areas such as course delivery and program structure, enrollment, outreach to high schools and work with other educational and industry partners. "Matt's experience in community college education, his knowledge of New Hampshire, his love of northern New Hampshire and his proven record of achievement delivering educational opportunities makes him an excellent choice for this position," said Holloway.
Steve Ellis, a CCSNH trustee and resident of Pittsburg, NH, said that he believes Wood has the right skills and background to be a strong asset to the college and region in this interim leadership role. "WMCC has a strong and dedicated team working to ensure area residents have opportunities for economic advancement," said Ellis. "Matt Wood possesses unique skills and background that will be instrumental in positioning the college to have a strong regional impact." Ellis, who was appointed to the board of trustees in March of 2014, said he looks forward to working with Wood, who shares his passion for northern New Hampshire.
Wood will serve a two-year interim appointment. Chancellor Gittell said he believes WMCC is best served through the focused attention and leadership over the next two years from an individual with Wood's background and knowledge of the system and State. Wood succeeds Kathy Eneguess, who will transition to another position within the community college system. Eneguess's new role will be announced by CCSNH later this summer.
White Mountains Community College serves approximately 1,000 students annually from its main campus in Berlin, an academic center in Littleton, and through satellite and early college offerings in locations throughout the region. WMCC offers certificate and degree programs, dual enrollment programs with area high schools, workforce training and the WorkReadyNH program to prepare area residents with postsecondary education and career skills. The college was recently ranked in the top 5 community colleges nationally on measures related to access, affordability and student success.
About CCSNH
The Community College System of NH consists of seven colleges, offering associate degree and certificate programs, professional training, transfer pathways to four-year degrees, and dual-credit partnerships with NH high schools. The System's colleges are Great Bay Community College in Portsmouth and Rochester; Lakes Region Community College in Laconia; Manchester Community College; Nashua Community College; NHTI – Concord's Community College; River Valley Community College in Claremont and Keene; and White Mountains Community College in Berlin and Littleton. Each college is accredited through the New England Association of Schools and Colleges-Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
Matthew Wood - Bio
Matthew Wood earned a bachelor's degree in physics with a minor in environmental conservation from the University of New Hampshire. He then went on to study at the University of Colorado earning a master's degree in environmental science with a concentration in atmospheric science. After working as a research scientist for the Center for Environmental Sciences in Denver and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Boulder, Matt returned to his home state to pursue a career in air pollution control with the NH Department of Environmental Services. Matt founded and continues to maintain an ownership interest in NH Environmental Consultants, an environmental consulting firm that services municipalities and homeowners across the state of New Hampshire.
Inspired to educate, Matt began his teaching career at the New Hampton School, a private independent boarding school where he taught physics, coached basketball and golf, and discovered his love for teaching. Matt went on to become a professor of physics and mathematics at NHTI, Concord's Community College. After just one year, he was elected by his peers to serve as Department Head; a position he held for ten years. Committed to student-centered initiatives, he participated in the establishment of the online mathematics curriculum, serving students who could not travel to campus due to work and family commitments.
In 2009, Matt was elected as the faculty representative to the Institute Leadership Team. The following year, along with several faculty members, he helped reestablish the NHTI Faculty Forum, of which he was elected president and served for a two-year term. In the fall of 2012, he was appointed NHTI's Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, responsible for all non-traditional learning formats, including online, 8-week, summer, night, Running Start, and workplace training courses. Online learning has increased 36% at NHTI under Matt's leadership. He is a past recipient of the NHTI Positive Influence Award, and was awarded the Chancellor's Grant for Innovation in 2013 to develop a flexible hybrid learning approach to developmental math courses. Matt was recently accepted into the doctorate of education program at New England College.
Believing that all students should have a chance to go to college, regardless of their economic background, Matt is driven to make access to higher education a reality. He understands that the community colleges are positioned perfectly to be the bridge for many students graduating from New Hampshire high schools and is interested in providing access to learning "anytime, anywhere." He wants to create and provide affordable opportunities for students of all ages to engage in active learning experiences both in and outside of traditional classrooms, allowing the pursuit of higher education while successfully balancing family and work commitments.
Matt was born and raised in Meredith, NH and attended local public schools in the Inter-Lakes School District, where he was a three-sport athlete and still holds the school record in the 4x100m relay. He also attended the Advanced Studies Program majoring in advanced physics at St. Paul's School. Matt is the third generational owner of a family farm in Meredith. Along with his wife Heather, he splits his time between there and his North Country home in Pittsburg, NH. "I didn't find the North County, the North Country found me," he says. Matt's hobbies include hunting, fishing, and playing basketball. He attributes his love of the outdoors to his father, his values to his mother and his appreciation for the state of New Hampshire to his grandfather, former State Senator Carl Johnson of Meredith.

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Two of the locals in Sleepy Hollow will see increased screen time in Season 2, as John Noble and Lyndie Greenwood are both being promoted from recurring to series regulars, reports Deadline.
Sleepy Hollow: Season 1 Review
Coming off of his acclaimed work on another FOX genre series, Fringe, Noble appeared in three Season 1 episodes as Henry Parrish, while Greenwood (who was simultaneously wrapping up her role on Nikita) was a frequent presence, appearing in 10 of the 13 episodes as Jenny Mills. The Season 1 finale made it clear Parrish would play a big role in future events, while Jenny's fate was more ambiguous.
Sleepy Hollow was one of fall's success stories and the first new network series to get a renewal, after just three episodes had aired. The Season 2 order is again for 13 episodes, though FOX's Chairman of Entertainment, Kevin Reilly, recently noted, "We may do a few more. There's not a magic number. It was very heavy lifting this year. It's a huge show. We had a hard time making airdates, and not because there's anything wrong. It's an enormous show... But I think for most shows and dramas in this day and age, it's better for the audiences to focus and to do shorter orders. They don't feel so ubiquitous — as if they go on forever. It feels like an appointment and something you can watch. And I think many dramas are just better creatively on a shorter-order pattern."
Reilly noted that because of the early renewal and shorter seasons, Sleepy Hollow will actually be back in production for Season 2 in March, months ahead of most fall series, which typically don't begin filming new seasons until midsummer.


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(ALPHARETTA, GA —June 24, 2014) Neenah now offers a faster way to find the right paper with its release today of Neenah's desktop Mac app, CabinetTM, and coordinating mobile versions for all the ways designers work—at the office, at home, at meetings, on the road. All versions are free, and available now.
With Neenah Cabinet, users can browse, search, view and compare paper for print projects whenever or wherever they work—on the Desktop, iPad, iPhone or Android. The new OS X version downloads fast. Because Cabinet automatically updates itself, users know they always have the right information, right at their fingertips.
The new Cabinet features an improved and more intuitive user experience, scalable chrome, and significant performance enhancements with OS X. "These were built to help the designer save time, find the right paper faster, and know that the paper selected is a paper Neenah manufactures. There's no more guess work," said Tom Wright, director of advertising and design.
Neenah Cabinet for OS X has been developed over the past year using the simplified thinking that came with the update of our iPhone for iOS 7 app. This new desktop version has undergone extensive testing and user research. Neenah Cabinet was the industry's first paper app developed especially for graphic designers to make it easier to specify Neenah papers. The original app and this total redesign were both designed in collaboration with And Partners, New York.
"The new Neenah Cabinet OS X has evolved beautifully, now for all of the ways designers work, whether it's at their Desktop, on an iPad or on a smart phone," said Wright. "This is the Desktop evolved."
First-time Cabinet users will enjoy instant access to view papers and envelopes numbering in the tens of thousands within the Neenah family. Current users will appreciate the more intuitive entry points into Neenah products and services. A new global search feature to enhance productivity enables users to filter or search by product. New action buttons and contextual drop downs make for a simpler, cleaner, more intuitive user experience.
Cabinet is a virtual library of paper samples. Designers can view how they think: by paper grade, texture, color, weight, etc. Print demonstrations and swatchbooks are available with a single click from Cabinet through neenahpaper.com. Users can handily test design ideas and concepts by ordering Neenah's unique Personal Proof® on the paper or papers of their choice to share with their clients or to imagine creative possibilities.
"With designers spending so much time working online, whether on the desktop or on the road, they need to be able to access Neenah digitally—anywhere, anytime. "Neenah Cabinet is now truly a unified ecosystem," said Wright. He noted that the new Cabinet will soon include Neenah's growing Packaging and Label Solutions.
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For more than 100 years, Neenah Paper (NYSE: NP) has been an innovative leader in the creation and manufacturing of premium, specialty and sustainable papers used for premium writing, text, cover, digital and specialty needs. The Neenah signature portfolio includes market leading brands such as CLASSIC®, ENVIRONMENT®, and ROYAL SUNDANCE® Papers. The company also offers envelopes in thousands of unique colors, finishes and styles.
Neenah is committed to developing relevant mobile and online technologies including the new Neenah Cabinet™ for Desktop tool and Neenah Cabinet™ for iPad, iPhone and Android. With multiple manufacturing facilities in Wisconsin, prime importance is also placed on recycled and alternative fiber products through the Neenah Green initiative. For more information on Neenah call (800) 558-5061. Follow Neenah on Twitter: @neenahpaper; subscribe to the Neenah Facebook page; or visit Against the Grain, Neenah's blog for designers, printers and paper-lovers.


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The hershey higgins is when a man burys his bald head in another mans ass. When the head is removed a small pyramid shaped chunk of shit is left crowning the bald persons head resembling a hersheys kiss.
Hey Carlos, it looks like you've had a busy afternoon. You have a hershey higgins on your head you sick bastard.
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A look at Rocktropolis
As all-encompassing as this website aspires to be — by clicking on various buildings in the neon-lit Rocktropolis "strip" you can access sundry information about featured rock & rollers (including Sting, Brian Wilson, and the Doors), participate in on-line chat sessions, and even order an $18 T-shirt from a virtual souvenir shop — it's like a small town in cyberspace desperately trying to attract a big-name act. There is some passably interesting stuff here, but what I suspect will draw the most tourists is the uncredited appearance of Daryl Hannah, who as the angelic guide Soma adds a note of grace to an otherwise garish affair. C+


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Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
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Real Estate Professors Lack Transaction Experience
The article titled "Masters in Training"(August 2004) failed to mention one very salient point regarding the graduate-level real estate programs being peddled today. Ninety-nine percent of all the professors teaching real estate investment at the college level have never been a principal in any type of commercial real estate transaction! Their courses are long on theory, but short on real world hands-on experience. Not exactly what aspiring real estate mavens need.
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The Summit Hill Water Authority hired an engineering firm and auditor and retained its solicitor and depository of funds during its annual reorganization meeting this week.
Election of officers was held off until the meeting on Jan. 16 pending councilmanic action on an expired term.
Carbon Engineering, Inc., Summit Hill, was hired as engineering consultants and Richard G. W. Searles of Palmerton as auditor. Atty. Joseph Velitsky of Summit Hill remains solicitor and the Summit Hill Trust Co., depository. Also retained were the four authority employees and an ll-day holiday schedule.


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Economic Semi Automatic Router Machine - ESR1280E
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"I Never Hear the Alarm"
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In 2007, two energetic entrepreneurs, Ryan Boykin and Jason Shepherd, met in a shared office space in Denver. They discovered that they not only had many friends in common, but they also shared a common interest: they both saw a need to offer housing to families who could not otherwise afford the American dream of owning a home in expensive real estate markets like Denver. With the economic downturn looming, Ryan and Jason knew they needed to act fast to add value by offering solutions to this problem.
Bound by their mutual commitment to doing well by doing good, they forged a business around filling this need and fix n' flipped over 250 homes in their first year in doing so. It would not have been possible without their lead broker, Matt Vos, hustling to transact on all the homes. (Working hard came easy to Matt…he grew up on a farm in Washington). Together, they improved distressed properties, made them habitable again, brought beauty and value back to spotty neighborhoods, and helped a myriad of everyday families realize their dreams of owning a home.
Although wildly successful, Ryan, Jason, and Matt knew that fix n' flip was an opportunistic cycle in the market rather than a long term business model. With signs of the economic crash looming in 2008 and the prospect of real estate prices plummeting, they switched the focus of Atlas from fix n' flip to long-term hold investments and brokerage. From 2008 to today, Atlas has bought and sold over 4,000 properties on behalf of individuals, institutional investors, and Atlas' own portfolio, totaling over $750 million worth of transactions.
With a growing real estate portfolio, Atlas' need for property management grew too. After a few months of outsourcing to property managers that have never owned real estate themselves they decided to handle in-house. Word quickly spread throughout Denver and the surrounding areas about Atlas Real Estate Group's expertise in managing properties, primarily because they treat every property as if it were their own, and today Atlas manages over 1,100 residential and commercial properties.
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Conan O'Brien Plays Final Fantasy XV on PS4, Doesn't Enjoy Himself
After taking a few months off from playing a game that's available for PlayStation 4, Conan O'Brien is back with the latest episode of Clueless Gamer, this time featuring Final Fantasy XV on PS4 and Elijah Wood.
"Elijah and Conan explore the world of Eos and join a fellowship that Conan likens to Middle-earth Entourage," the video's description says. On Twitter, Conan said, "Watch @ElijahWood and I play #FFXV while waiting for death in real time."
Early on in the video, Conan gets mad at having to push a car, and they eventually skip ahead in Final Fantasy XV (2:40) because that part of the game "was killing us." Eventually, the talk turns to chocobos (3:40) and, while riding them, Conan says it's "an aggressive wasting of our time."
At around the 4:50 mark, Conan gets fed up with FFXV, stands facing a wall, and when Aaron says one of the bosses takes 72 real-time hours, he says, "Why would someone play this?! Why would someone play this game?!" He becomes quieter around the 5:30 mark, revealing that this is the most time they've ever spent with one game for Clueless Gamer.
Summing up his thoughts on FFXV, Conan says, "This whole thing… it's like an epic blue balls waste of time." Shortly after, Conan realizes some members of the FFXV development team were outside the room watching him the entire time… and he proceeds to yell at them.
Final Fantasy XV releases on November 29 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
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OTTAWA – The Canadian economy created far more jobs than expected in December, defying economic growth that remained sluggish and bolstering the likelihood of a central bank interest rate hike later this year.
The economy added 39,800 jobs in December from November, Statistics Canada said on Friday, well above market expectations for 5,000 jobs and surpassing even the most bullish prediction in a Reuters poll of analysts.
The unemployment rate dipped to a four-year low of 7.1% from 7.2% in November.
It was the third surprisingly strong jobs report over the past four months that seemed at odds with other evidence of an economic slowdown.
Employers were expected to have shied away from hiring in December, ahead of a recent deal by U.S. lawmakers and the White House to avert potentially crippling austerity measures that had been due to take effect early this year.
"My initial response is not only are they defying expectations, they are defying gravity," said Doug Porter, deputy chief economist at BMO Capital Markets of the jobs numbers.
Canada has long recovered all the jobs lost during the 2008-09 recession but hiring has been unsteady as businesses fret about headwinds from the U.S. and Europe.
The Bank of Canada does not formally target employment and inflation has been below its 2% target, but the strength of the labour market suggests a stronger kick off to 2013 than other economic indicators have suggested so far.
"I don't think the bank will be in any rush to do anything. But it likely means they'll keep a mild hawkish bias in place," said Porter.
Central bank chief Mark Carney has kept rates on hold at 1% since September 2010 but has insisted for the past several months that his next move will be up, not down.
Most primary securities dealers surveyed by Reuters expect a move in the fourth quarter of this year.
Overnight index swaps, which trade based on expectations for the central bank's key policy rate, showed that traders increased bets on a rate hike in late 2013 after the employment report.
The Canadian dollar rallied after the data and at 10:30 a.m. (1530 GMT) was trading at $0.9853 to the U.S. dollar, or $1.0149 US, compared with $0.9880, or $1.0121 US, at Thursday's North American close.
Another Statscan report on Friday showed producer prices fell 0.3% in November from October as gasoline and other fuel prices fell. Raw materials prices slid 1.9%. Both indices were down from a year earlier.
Puzzled by the resilient job numbers in Canada in the face of sub-par growth, economists took their cue from lacklustre U.S. jobs data on Friday and predicted the trend would not continue.
According to Statscan, the economy churned out 59,300 jobs in November – the equivalent of 534,000 in the United States – and outsized gains in September and August while October saw a lull.
"As good as these numbers were, and have been over the last couple of months, there is still a sense that the levitation act on jobs can't continue for much longer," said Mark Chandler, head of fixed income and currency strategy at Royal Bank of Canada.
"There's still some doubt cast around these numbers even though they look solid in all the details," he said.
Statscan's household survey tends to be volatile from month to month, so analysts prefer to look at the six-month trend, which showed average job gains of about 26,000.
In 2012 as a whole, employment grew by roughly the same amount as in 2010, by 1.8%, or 312,000 jobs. That was up from 1.1% growth in 2011 but weaker than the pace of growth in the pre-recession years of 2006 and 2007.
Most of the details in the December report were positive. All the gains were in full-time jobs and most were in the private sector.
Employment gains were spread across goods-producing and services sectors, with the strongest hiring in transportation and warehousing, construction and health care and social assistance.
"It is very tough to reconcile this with a lot of the other indicators we are seeing on the economy, but we have to accept the numbers as presented. Almost every aspect of this report was strong," said Porter.


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1 Tbs. canola oil
1 bundle scallions, thinly sliced, green and white parts separated
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 lb. ground lean beef, browned and fats drained, may substitute ground turkey or ground pork, if preferred
1 can diced tomatoes, with juice
1/2 cup broth
16 oz. tube prrepared plain polenta, sliced into 8 equal rounds, patted dry
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1/2 – 1 tsp. chipotle sauce
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
salsa and plain Green yogurt, for garnishing
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large sauce pan, heat oil over medium heat; add white parts of scallions and garlic and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook until scallions are softened, stirring constantly, 2-3 minutes. Meanwhile, using a potato masher, mash about 1/3 of black and pinto beans in a flat dish with sides, such as a pie plate. Add ground beef, black beans, pinto beans and smashed beans to the sauce pan with scallion mixture, along with diced tomatoes and broth; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until mixture has thickened, 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, coat eight-ten 10-12 oz. ramekins (or sub custard cups) with non-stick spray; place a polenta round in each prepared ramekin. Add reserved green parts of scallions, cilantro and chipotle sauce into bean mixture and stir to combine; spoon mixture into prepared ramekins, then top with cheese. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with salsa and yogurt (or sour cream) and additional cilantro if desired.
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – I.M. Chait's Jan. 20 International Fine Arts Auction featured a diverse field of properties that included Chinese jade carvings, Japanese woodblock prints, jewels and monumental Chinese ivory carvings. At day's end, all categories showed respectable results, but the highly detailed ivory sculptures of fantastical beasts, revered deities and imaginative florals captured the attention of bidders around the world.
The top lot in I.M. Chait's Jan. 20 auction was this remarkable ivory tusk carving of Shoulao and Guanyin. Standing 47 inches tall, the pair made $21,000, not including buyer's premium.
Lot 203, a pair of carved ivory tusks portraying Buddhist deities Shoulao and Guanyin led the day when it commanded $21,000, not including buyer's premium.
Lot 204, a mammoth fossil tusk 58" long portrayed a landscape populated with animated figures on horseback, bearing weapons and standards, and charging a fortified gate. Collectors pushed its price to $18,000.
Lot 205, a large Bodhisattva with attendants and a Fo dog tugging at her robes, commanded $14,000, more than twice its catalog estimate.
A Chinese carved ivory flower-filled basket with scrolling arched handle suspending three chains, one of which is holding up an openwork pendant with a bird perched on a branch; the other two chains attached to a circular structure encasing a highly reticulated concentric "puzzle ball" fetched $13,000.
Leading the Chinese jade group was Lot 252, a carved white jade mountain of seated Guanyin in landscape beneath a phoenix above. It drew $4,500.
In a marketplace that is seemingly obsessed by the works of modernist designers, a set of six Danish wood chairs by Hans J. Wegner were undervalued at $750. That was offset, however, by the sale of a J. Robert Scott coffee table that went slightly above estimate at $1,200.
Second in Chait's New Year opener was Lot 265, a remarkable multi-colored sapphire necklace and earring suite of butterfly-shaped links with diamonds and South Sea pearls. It brought $18,750.
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DOB: April 23, 1963
Hometown: Haiku, Maui via Kailua, Oahu
Home spot: Ho'okipa
Titles: Numerous
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KB goals: Find some sick lefts to kite frontside.
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A bird. Flying would be awesome.
What would I find in your refrigerator right now?
Red Bull. Non-alcohol beer. Tortillas, hot sauce and cheese and a whole lot of other stuff that's Katie and Christina's.
What's the weirdest question anyone has ever asked you?
Will you sign my underwear? Then she slid them off and handed them to me from under her mini skirt. Wow. And that was in America too… a long time ago…but still awesome.
Have you played in the dirt recently?
Last time you were scared sh*tless…
A couple years ago at Jaws…I was underwater wondering if I would ever come up for air.
What's the coolest thing you learned from talking to a child?
Playing is way more fun than working. Brutal honesty is awesome… I love how little kids just say it like it is.
What's the coolest thing you recently purchased?
My F650 Supertruck.
As a professional athlete who travels around the world and sees different styles of kiteboarding, what do you think about the status of kiteboarding right now? How do you see it evolving?
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SAN ANTONIO — The whispers began even before the regular season concluded. The shift appeared inevitable. The Miami Heat, after all, made their most significant statements during their 2012 championship run after Shane Battier replaced Udonis Haslem as the starting power forward.
And yet there he stood Tuesday night in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center, a starter for the 19th time in as many playoff games this season, giving no ground, asked to give no ground.
For Haslem, playoff trust has come full circle. He started all 22 playoff games when the Heat won the 2006 NBA championship. But in the playoff run that came up two victories short of a championship in 2011, there wasn't a single start, injuries a factor there. And in last season's title run, he started in just half of his 22 playoff appearances, just once in the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Yet ask the man he has replaced as a championship-series starter and the continued faith makes simple sense.
"We don't have the highest-energy starting five," Battier said. "And so energy is maybe U.D.'s best attribute of that initial group."
Just as Battier has given ground to Mike Miller in the rotation, he appreciates having a coach in Erik Spoelstra who lives in the moment, is willing to adjust.
"I expect the unexpected here. Honestly, I don't really expect anything," Battier said, stressing he did not mean that to be taken in with a negative connotation. "And I think Erik has proven that, that he's willing to change no matter the situation. So you brace yourself for anything and you're ready to go in any situation."
If nothing else, that has been Haslem's mantra for the past 10 seasons.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
For all trophy hunters and Söldner-X fans out there, we are pleased to announce trophy pack details right here and right now. So keep on reading... :)
01. Ready for the junkyard: Complete the first stage ('Zeus Sector') at any difficulty level
02. Piece of rock: Complete the third stage ('Ethia Ruins') at any difficulty level
03. System liberated: Complete the fifth stage ('Turady Deep Sea') at any difficulty level
04. -hidden- (Hint: this one's not too hard to guess actually!)
05. Survivor: Clear challenge 'Survivor'
06. Collector: Clear challenge 'Collector'
07. Action Fan: Clear challenge 'Action Fan'
08. Chain Expert: Clear challenge 'Chain Expert'
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Folksy's productions include;
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I had one of those days. You know the kind of days that you loose everything goes wrong. It all started with me skipping my dinner the night before, I then woke up in the middle of the night starving so at 2 am I went to and had a mini feast. I then was too full to sleep so I lay in bed for ages. After much tossing and turning I decided to open the window. This made set off the house alarm waking the whole family and causing a lot of shouting generally in my direction. I then woke up with a slight sinus infection which meant I couldn't put my contacts in so I spent the whole day going around blind, as I hate my glasses. None of my formulas would work out in physics class and I had to sit alone in English at the top of the class. My head heart the whole day and piano after school I just couldn't concentrate. The loud banging of the notes only made my head hurt even more. At home I couldn't wrap my head around Pascals Triangle for maths homework. After 12 attempts I finally finished my physics question. I popped two Panadol and continued on. I began quoting Dido "wondering why got out of bed at all". I noticed the black banana in the fruit bowl and my spirit began to perk up, coconut and banana muffins I thought. What I love about these is the mixture tastes just as good raw plus bananas contain tryptophan that the body converts into serotonin. Bananas can make you relax, feel happier and improve your mood and the potassium improves brain power and makes you more alert which I am going to need to be in class if I want to master Pascals Triangle.
Banana and Coconut Muffins adapted from Rachel Allens fruity muffins
- 2 eggs
- 100ml of milk
- 100ml of natural yogurt
- 75ml of sunflower oil
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 225g of plain flour
- 3 tsp of baking powder
- 1/2 tsp of baking soda
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 100g of wholemeal flour
- 70g of brown sugar
- 1 banana mashed
- 50g of dessicated coconut
Preheat the oven to 180C. Line muffin tray with 12 cases. Mix all the wet ingredients together including the banana. In another bowl sift the plain flour, baking powder and baking soda. Add the wholemeal flour, coconut and sugar. Fold into the wet ingredients. Be careful not to over mix. Divide the mixture between the muffin cases. Cook for 20-25 minutes. The tops should spring back gently when cooked. Allow to stand in the tin for 102 minutes than transfer to a wire tray to cool.


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Bracco to lead Scripps stations in Kansas City
Fri, November 30, 2012 by Valerie Miller
Brian Bracco, one of the television industry's most-respected news executives has been named vice president and general manager for KSHB in Kansas City, Mo., effective December 3, 2012. He will hold the same title at KMCI, the sister station of KSHB that is located in Lawrence, Kan.
Bracco joins Scripps from Hearst Television, Inc. where he was vice president of news for the company's station group and was based in Kansas City.
The veteran newsman is remaining loyal to his Kansas City roots where he had tremendous success as news director for more than a decade at KMBC, the Hearst station in Kansas City.
"In all of our Scripps markets, we are determined to fulfill our mission to serve our communities with quality journalism across multiple platforms," said Brian Lawlor, senior vice president of television for Scripps. "Brian Bracco will provide strong leadership at KSHB. He is vastly qualified to motivate and inspire his staff to become the go-to source for news and investigations in the market. He also will lead the charge for creative sales solutions for current and future customers."
In addition to his expertise in news management, he has experiences working in the journalism field as a managing editor, reporter and anchor in Wichita, Kan., Columbus, Ohio, and Birmingham, Ala.
"With his years of experience in cultivating winning news organizations, his knowledge of the Kansas City market and his strong leadership skills, Brian is the ideal candidate for this role," added Lawlor. "He shares the company's commitment to serving the community at the highest level and we're proud to have him join us in our quest to create the best media organization for Kansas City".
Bracco is a past chairman of the ABC news advisory board. He also is a member of the Radio Television News Directors' Association. He earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Kansas.
About Scripps
Scripps (www.scripps.com) is a leading media enterprise driven to develop and expand its digital strategies, while embracing its rich history in delivering quality journalism through television stations and newspapers. Creative, talented and energetic employees are leading the way at 19 television stations in major cities such as Denver, San Diego, Detroit, Phoenix, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Tampa. The Scripps digital group is growing and gaining momentum with new product offerings, enhancements, and technology that gives customers more options than ever before to find the information and entertainment they crave.


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Locals representing 36,000 auto unionists in Canada went on strike Wednesday rather than accept what one labor leader called ''a lousy contract'' that auto workers in the United States recently ratified.
The Canadian walkout, authorized by the United Auto Workers (UAW) in Detroit, involves 13 plants in Ontario and Quebec. Some of those are important suppliers of parts to assembly lines in the US. Rod Andrews, chief negotiator for General Motors (GM) of Canada, said the strike would quickly force plant shutdowns and layoffs in the US.
The GM contract in the US gives workers a first-year pay increase of 2.25 percent, followed by lump-sum bonuses of 2.25 percent in the second and third years. The new contract also provides cost-of-living increases and sets up a $1 billion job-security fund.
Job security, however, is of secondary interest to Canadian workers. The UAW's Canadian locals demanded 3 percent pay increases annually in a three-year contract. The money, they said, could come from an adjustment in the proposed job-security program.
The Canadian UAW says the series of 3 percent raises would give its members 80 cents an hour more in base pay than US workers in 1987. But with the Canadian dollar valued at only about 75 cents, compared with the US dollar, the purchasing power of wages in Canada would still be a little lower.


text: Psychological disorders Affective Disorders – Major Depression Anxiety Disorder OCD, PTSD Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social phobia Introduction to psychological disorders- Vocab Symptomology Identification of the symptoms Etiology The 'why' people suffer, the origin of. Understanding the origin requires holistic approach. Prevalence rate Total number of cases of a specific disorder in a given population Lifetime prevalence (LTP) The % of population that will experience the disorder at some time Onset age Average age in which the disorder is likely to appear. Evaluate Psychological research relevant to the study of abnormal behavior Evaluate through theories and studies Major Depression Affective disorders: Major Depression Diagnostic Criteria Experiences symptoms for 2 weeks Loss of pleasure or interest Depressed mood Current research suggest that there are Biological – genetic make-up and biochemical factors Cognitive – thoughts of hopelessness, low self-esteem Sociocultural factors – stress of poverty, loneliness or troubles personal relationships Treatment Drug and therapy Symptoms Major Depression Affective: feeling of guilt or sadness; lack of enjoyment or pleasure in familiar activities or company Behavior: passivity; lack of interest Cognitive: frequent negative thoughts; faulty attribution; low self esteem; suicidal thoughts; difficulties concentrating, inability to make a decisions Somatic: loss of energy; insomnia, weight gain/loss; diminished libido These symptoms interfere with normal work and relationships Major Depression LTP = 15% Health department 1990 2-3x more common in women then men More frequent among lower socioeconomic groups Most frequently among adults. Prevalence rate higher in Jewish males vs other males. 80% reoccurrence rate, with a typical episode lasting 3-4 months; 12% of cases, depression can be chronic, lasing as long as 2 years. Be a thinker pg 149 1. Is Jane depressed? Support your claim 2. What could be contributing to her state of mind? 3. If you were Jane's doctor, what questions could you ask her in order to identify possible causes of her condition? 4. What could you suggest to help Jane? State your reasons. Etiology Depression Onset of depression can be brought about by biological factors or an adverse social and environmental change. Most will represent complex interactions between physiology and psychological. Some depression is brought about by long-term circumstances, which are a continuing source of stress and disappointment. Not all people become depressed when stressed There are important distinctions in vulnerability: Genetic predisposition Personality and early history Cognitive style Coping skills Level of social support Major depression is NOT caused by a single factor – there is no 1 cause of depression. BLOA: genetic factors depression Twin Studies: Concordance rate higher in MZ twins vs DZ twins Genetic factors might predispose people for depression. Assessing seven studies Average concordance rate MZ = 65% - this is below 100%, thus can only suggest a predisposition (genetic vulnerability) DZ = 14% These findings do not contradict stress or environmental aspects. Biochemical Hypothesis of depression Catecholamine hypothesis Serotonin Hypothesis Cortisol Hypothesis Caspi (2003) genetic factors could moderate responses to the environment (findings are still premature) Neurobiology depression may be caused by neurotransmitters and hormone deficiency Catecholamine hypothesis: Joseph Schildkraut 1965 Depression is associated with low noradrenaline → serotonin hypothesis Drugs that decrease NE bring about depression like symptoms Use of Physostigmine (Janawskuy et al., 1972) resulted in individuals feeling depressed, self hate and suicidal within minutes of having taken the drug. Addition of NE reduces symptoms. NT Imbalances Delgado and Moreno (2000) – abnormal levels of NE and 5-HT. Rampello et al., (2000) – NE, 5-HT, DA and acetylcholine may all contribute. Criticism of 5-HT hypothesis It is not possible to measure brain serotonin levels Which comes first – the chicken or egg Does depression alter neurotransmitters or does alteration in neurotransmitters create depression? Cortisol hypothesis Stress hormone Family of glucocorticoids that play a role in anxiety and fear reactions,. High levels of cortisol in individuals with depression. Long term structural changes may be seen – hippocampus (memory) loses neurons; reduction of glucocorticoid receptors in prefrontal cortex and hippocampus of suicide victims. Cushing's Disease – excess cortisol production - high prevalence of depression. Over-secretion of cortisol may be linked to other neurotransmitters. Lower 5-HT receptors Impair NE receptors Research in Psychology page 153 Impact of poverty on child depression Fernald and Gunnar (2009) – Surveyed 639 Mexican mothers and children Children of depressed mothers in extreme poverty produced less cortisol Suggest that the stress system is "worn out" Be empathetic Produce a list of stressors which you think poverty causes individuals. If you were in public office, what would you propose in order to alleviate some of these stressors? Video Depression (1) how depression changes the brain Depression (2)Impact of childhood events Depression (3) Role of inflammation in depression Depression (4) The best treatment for depression Depression (5) The effects of treatment on the brain. CLOA: cognitive factors, depression Cognitive theories of depression: Depressed cognition Cognitive distortions Irrational beliefs Ellis (1962) – psychological disturbances often come from irrational and illogical thinking. People draw false conclusion which lead to feelings of anger, anxiety or depression. "my work must be perfect" & "my essay did not receive top grades" → defeating conclusion, "since I did not receive the highest grade I am stupid" Cognitive Distortion:Beck's theory of cognitive vulnerability factors. Distortion based upon schema processing: Stored schema about the self interfere with information processing Triggered by stressful events Tends to overreact Depressive patients experience a negative cognitive triad: Overgeneralization based on negative events The world is unfair Non-logical inferences about the self The self is worthless Dichotomous thinking – "black and white" thinking, selective recall of negative consequences. The future is hopeless Cognitive Triad The Self "I am a bad person" Experiences "My life is terrible" The Future "things will not improve" Beck: Silent Assumptions Cognitive thoughts of depressed people are dominated by a set of assumptions that shape conscious cognition These assumptions are derived from our environment Parents, teachers, friend "I must get approval" "I must do thing perfectly" "I must be valued by other or I am worthless" Beck: Informational processing How depressed people are prone to distortion of misinterpretation. Arbitrary inferences – drawing negative conclusions based on limited information Selective thinking – focusing on negatives Overgeneralization – jumping to conclusion based on a single incidence Personalizing – taking blame/responsibility for all unpleasant things that happen Black and White thinking – seeing everything in terms of success and failure Beck Activity Read page 154 Is it possible that depression is mostly related to cognitive factors? Present two claims and support with evidence. Which comes first – the cognitive thinking pattern triggers depression or does depression trigger the cognitive thinking pattern? SCLA: social and cultural factors, depression Diathesis-stress model = interactionist approach to explain psychological disorders. Brown and Harris (1978) – social origins of depression in women. Vulnerability model. Sociocultural factors Poverty Living in a violent relationship Stress of raising young children War Restricted gender roles Brown and Harris Aim: To determine how depression could be linked to social factors and stressful events in women. Procedure: 458 women surveyed on daily life and depressive episodes Results: Working class women with children were 4X more likley to develop depression than middle-class women with children 8% (37) of all women had clinical depression 33/37 (90%) experienced an adverse life event (death/abuse) 4/37 did not suffer adverse affect. 30% of the women who did not become depressed experienced the same adverse affects Brown and Harris Findings: 3 major factors that effect depression 1. Protective factors: high levels of intimacy with spouse – may induce higher self esteem/meaningful life 2. Vulnerability factors – loss of a mother before age 11; lack of confiding relationship; more than 3 children under the age of 14 at home; and unemployed 3. Provoking agents – contribute to acute and ongoing stress. Diathesis Stress model Brown and Harris vulnerability model supports the diathesis stress model: the interactive effect of heredity and environmental factors Cultural Considerations WHO (1983) assessing Iran, Japan, Canada and Switzerland – Common symptoms of depression Sad affect Loss of enjoyment Anxiety Tension Lack of energy Lost of interest Inability to concentrate Feelings of worthlessness These findings are consistent with earlier cultural studies done by Murphy et al., (1967) Culture cont., Marsella (1979) affective symptoms are associated with individualistic cultures; somatic symptoms are associated with collectivist cultures. Kleinman (1982) China somatization served as a typical channel of expression and basic component of depression. Prince (1968) claimed there was no depression in African and Asian cultures prior to westernization. Cross Culture research - each culture experiences almost identical core symptoms, and they may exhibit symptoms that are culturally specific. Gender Considerations in major depression Women are 2-3X more likely to become clinically depressed than men. It is a widely held belief that women are naturally more emotional than men, and therefor more vulnerable to emotional upsepts because of hormonal fluctuations. Is this a valid argument? Discuss the interaction of biological, cognitive and sociocultural factors in major depression. This prompt requires you to consider a number of explanations and evidence to support your argument The argument should include relevant research and theory. Relevant studies Depression Rosenhahn (1973): On being sane in an insane place Validity of diagnosis: DiNardo et al. (1993) Lipton and Simon (1985) Ethial Considerations Thomas Szasz Scheff (1966) labeling brings about self-fulfilling prophecy Langer and Abelson : prejudice and discrimination Cultural Considerations Rack (1982) – mental illness carries great stigma in China Relevant studies Depression Cochrane and Sashidharan (1995) Cultural blindness Biological: Cognitive: Beck Sociocultural: Brown and Harris: Elkin et al (1989) treatment Biomedical approaches to treating depression If the problem is based on biological malfunctioning, then it stand to reason that treating it medically should relieve symptoms Depression is known to involve imbalances in neurotransmitters – thus treating with drugs that realign the NT balance should alleviate symptoms. Not all patients respond the same way. Mode of action Drugs are designed to affect the neurotransmitters Dopamine (DA) (excitatory/inhibitory neuron) Serotonin (5-HT) (inhibitory neuron) Noradrenaline (NE) (excitatory neuron) GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) – (Inhibitory neurons) Mechanism of action Either inhibit or enhance the effect of the NT in question. SSRI's Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Increase the level of 5HT at the synaptic cleft Fluoxetine most common SSRI used (Prozac) Effective, Relatively safe, side effects. Kirsh et al (2008) criticize "over prescription" of SSRIs SSRI's Available Celexa citalopram hydrobromide Lexapro escitalopram oxalate Luvox fluvoxamine maleate Paxil paroxetine hydrochloride Prozac fluoxetine hydrochloride Zoloft sertraline hydrochloride NE and 5-HT approach Brand Name Generic Name Cymbalta duloxetine hydrochloride Effexor venlafaxine hydrochloride Remeron mirtazapine Increase NE and 5 HT levels Evaluation of Drug Therapy Short term treatment is successful for 60-80% of people (Bernstein et al. 1994) However, they are not equally effective in all cases. Kircsh and Sapirstein (1998) analyzing 19 studies (2318 patients treated with Prozac) found that the antidepressant was only 25% more effective than the placebos, and no more effective than other kinds of drugs, such as tranquillizers. Most psychiatrist agree that drugs provide effective long term control for mood disorders, and may help to prevent suicide in depressive patients. Side Effects and Ethical Issues Drug therapy cannot be given without consent unless it is an emergency. Drug therapy does not constitute a cure Criticism of the efficacy of antidepressants in comparison to placebo (Kirsch et al 2008) Blumenthal et al (1999) found that exercise was just as effective as SSRI's in treating depression in an elderly group of patients. Leuchter and Witte (2002) Depressive patients receiving drug treatment improved just as well as patients receiving placebo Brain scans revealed changes in the brain in both cases but in different areas: Placebo – increased activity in prefrontal cortex (changes occurred 1 – 2 weeks into treatment) Antidepressant – reduced activity in prefrontal cortex (changes occurred within 48 hours) Although medication may be effective, there may be other effective ways to treat depression. Elkin et al. (1989) National Institute of Mental Health: 28 clinicians who worked with 280 patients diagnosed with depression Patients randomly assigned to treatment groups: Antidepressant + clinical management (imipramine) (double blind) Interpersonal therapy (ITP) or Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) Control = placebo with weekly therapy (double blind) All patients were assessed at the start, 16 weeks of treatment and 18 months Elkin cont., Results: 50% patients recovered in IPT and CBT as well as in the drug group 29% recovered in the placebo group Drug treatment produced fastest results The study suggests that it does not matter which treatment patients received, all treatments had the same result. OK Doctors – what do you think? Would it be acceptable to give a patient placebo pills instead of antidepressants? What arguments could you make for and against? Individual approaches to treatment of depression Aaron Beck pioneered the idea of cognitive restructuring, the core of cognitive behavior therapy. Approach to Cognitive restructuring: Identify the negative, self critical thoughts that occur automatically Note the connection between negative thought and depression Examine each negative thought and decide whether it can be supported Replace distorted negative thoughts with realistic interpretations of each situation. Cognitive behavior Therapy "a persons beliefs contribute to automatic thoughts" based on schema" Beck Negative self schemas bias a persons thinking. CBT – focuses on current issues and symptoms. 12-20 weekly sessions Daily practice exercises Behavior modification Aim of CBT 1. Identify and correct faulty cognitions and unhealthy behaviors. Identify what thoughts are associated with depressed feelings and to correct them – reconstruction – based on the foundation that assumptions may be distorted. 6 patterns of faulty thinking: Arbitrary inferences Selective abstraction Overgeneralization Exaggeration Personalization Dichotomous thinking Arbitrary Inference Drawing wrong conclusions about oneself by making invalid connections You think that only you have bad luck and that the world is against you. Selective Abstraction Drawing conclusions by focusing on a single part of a whole. Overgeneralization Applying a single incident to all similar incidents Exaggeration Overestimating the significance of negative events. Personalization Assuming that others' behavior is done with the intention of hurting or humiliating you. Dichotomous thinking All or none approach Psychological problems are often prone to negative automatic thinking that they CANNOT control. Example: the negative thought, and exaggeration, "I never do anything right," may be filtered through a cognitive schema, which processes the information to fit the biased self-perception. In short, the schema provides the resource for a form of conditioning nd 2 Aim CBT Behavioral Component Encourage individuals to increase rewarding seeking activities. Sports Music Gardening Cooking Sewing Teasdale (1997) the important feature of cognitive therapy is to teach the client meta-awareness – the ability to think about their own thoughts. The aim of therapy is to teach each client to monitor thought processes and then to test them against reality so they can eventually change the behavior on their own. How effective is cognitive therapy in treating depression? Rush et al (1977): highly effective Dobson (1989): superior to no treatment or to a placebo. Elkins et al (1989): no significant difference between CBT and Rx (tricyclic) Riggs et al (2007) : Looked at CBT with SSRI or placebo 67% CBT + placebo 76% CBT + SSRI Both groups were found to be - much improved or very much improved. Conclusion: treatment with drug is effective, treatment without drug is almost as effective. Nemeroff et al. (2003), CBT in combination with drugs was the most effective in chronic depression in people suffering traumatic childhood experiences. Ethically speaking – it is clear that the therapist is making judgments concerning which thought are acceptable. Group approaches to treatment of depression Couples Treatment Focus is on teaching couples how to communicate and problem solve more effectively while increasing positive interactions and reducing negative exchanges. More effective for women suffering from depression related to marital distress. Social Learning/interpersonal model Cases in Abnormal psychology pg 113 Describe symptoms and prevalence of one psychological disorder. Evaluate the use of one approach to the treatment of the disorder [22 Mark] Discuss the interactions of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural factors in abnormal behavior Describe the symptoms and prevalence of PTSD & Depression Analyze etiologies of PTSD and Depression Discuss cultural and gender variations in disorders


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LONDON (AP) — Bank of England policymakers appear more optimistic over the British economy but are showing few signs of wanting to tighten monetary policy soon.
Minutes from the Oct. 8-9 meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee released Wednesday show all nine members voted to keep the main interest rate unchanged at the record low of 0.5 percent and maintain monetary stimulus at current levels.
"The news on the month had continued to suggest a robust recovery in activity in the United Kingdom," the minutes said. "Monetary stimulus remained considerable and confidence appeared to be rising."
But it remains unclear as to whether such factors could produce a sustained recovery, particularly because the country needs its trading partners to also recover more firmly, the policymakers said in the minutes.
"The outlook for the United States seemed slightly softer on the month, the recovery in the euro area remained modest, and there remained a risk of a sharp slowdown in emerging economies," the statement said. "Overall, therefore, there was a risk that the recovery in the United Kingdom might be less well balanced between exports and domestic consumption than was ultimately needed."
The deliberations of the policymaking panel are being viewed through the prism of the bank's new "forward guidance," which new Governor Mark Carney introduced this summer. The purpose of the guidance is to provide markets, individuals and businesses a clear steer on where interest rates will be in coming months. The latest guidance was that rates would remain low until unemployment drops significantly. So the economy's recent improvement has prompted many in the financial markets to wonder whether interest rates may rise sooner than originally anticipated.
The minutes show policymakers are in no hurry to alter policy despite the improved trends across the economy — but they are being vigilant.
The bank noted that unemployment, which stands at 7.7 percent, was dropping a little faster than they anticipated when the Bank presented its latest quarterly economic update in August. That's important because the core of the forward guidance is to keep interest rates at the current record at least until unemployment falls to a 7 percent threshold. When it does so, policymakers will assess their stance.
The publication of the minutes had little impact on the pound, which was trading at $1.6145 in early afternoon trading in London. Though down 0.5 percent on the day, the pound's weakness is largely a function of the dollar's recovery from widespread selling the previous day in the wake of soft U.S. unemployment data.
One positive factor cited by policymakers was the revival in the housing market, where mortgage approvals for house purchases rose strongly to around 62,000 in August. Part of the reason behind the strength of the housing market is the mortgage guarantee component of the Help to Buy Scheme, a government plan that helps homebuyers come up with their down payments.