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Markets plummet after Italy rejects austerity with vote for comedian causing deadlock which threatens European economy
- Euro tumbles over prospect of coalition haggling and new elections
- FTSE 100 closed 1.3% down as Italian stock market fell almost 5%
- More than a quarter of voters backed the renegade Five Star Movement
- Pier Luigi Bersani's left-wing alliance has most seats but no majority
- Disgraced former PM Silvio Berlusconi comes in second
Panic spread through European stock markets yesterday as political paralysis in Italy sent shares tumbling.
The FTSE 100 index fell 84.93 points to 6270.44, wiping £21.5billion off the value of Britain's blue chip firms. The losses were worse on the Continent with the stock market down 4.9 per cent in Milan, 3.2 per cent in Madrid, 2.7 per cent in Paris and 2.3 per cent in Frankfurt. Bank shares were the biggest fallers. Barclays and RBS lost more than 4 per cent.
The cost of borrowing surged in Italy and the cost of insuring the country's debt against default climbed to its highest this year.
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Choice: The split between the centre right forces of Silvio Berlusconi (left) and the centre left forces of Pier Luigi Bersani (right) raised the real prospect of a fresh election
The markets plunged across the world after the Italian election resulted in deadlock thanks to one of the largest protest votes in living memory.
The result in Italy is expected to slow the country's recent economic gains, and threatens to tip the entire eurozone back into full-blown crisis mode.
In a rejection of the austerity reforms needed to ease the country's massive debt, more than a quarter of voters backed the Five Star Movement, led by comedian Beppe Grillo.
Meanwhile, the disgraced former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi unexpectedly exploded back on the scene with 29.2 per cent of the vote.
German tabloid newspaper Bild expressed its horror at the election result and renewed instability in the financial markets with the headline, 'Are they going to destroy our euro now?'
Mr Grillo's anti-euro and anti-austerity party, which took 25.6 per cent of the votes, was the most popular single party in Italy.
The Five Star Movement drew support away from both major parties, leading to the prospect of months of deadlock as politicans attempt to form a new government.
The centre-left groups, led by Pier Luigi Bersani, had 29.5 per cent of the vote in the lower house, only just ahead of Mr Berlusconi's centre-right alliance.
Mr Grillo took to the internet to taunt the country's mainstream politicians over their disappointing performance.
'We've started a war of generations,' he said in a statement posted on his website. 'They are all losers, they've been there for 25 to 30 years and they've led this country to catastrophe.'
The charismatic anti-politician, who was once convicted of manslaughter, has vowed not to join a coalition with any other party, meaning politicians face deadlock in their attempts to form a government.
Looking positive: Five Star Movement leader and comedian Beppe Grillo and his wife Parvin Tadjik
'The winner is: Ingovernability' was the headline in Il Messaggero, while commentator Massimo Giannini wrote in La Repubblica: 'The "non-party" has become the largest party in the country.'
Despite Mr Grillo's success, a coalition between the centre-left and centre-right could be the most likely outcome after Mr Berlusconi this morning suggested he would consider teaming up with Mr Bersani, saying that both parties 'must be prepared to make sacrifices' and rejecting the possibility of fresh elections.
The centre-left was left in a state of shock by the results after failing to achieve the resounding win it had been expecting.
Enrico Letta, a senior member of Mr Bersani's party, insisted that his grouping should be first in line to try and form a government, while the leader said: 'We will handle the responsibilities that these elections have given us in Italy's interest.'
Turnout was unusually low at 75 per cent - historically, it has usually been above 80 per cent, though this is the first national election held during winter.
Plunge: Japanese markets were the first to fall today, sparking a global sell-off of shares after the election
Mr Bersani is guaranteed a majority in the lower house, the Chamber of Deputies, due to election rules giving the largest alliance more than 50 per cent of the seats.
But the situation in the Senate is much more confused - Mr Berlusconi's group is likely to be the largest with 116 seats, with Mr Bersani close behind on 113, but no party is close to a majority.
The party headed by current prime minister Mario Monti, who has emphasised the need for radical economic reforms and continued austerity, performed disappointingly, attracting just 10.6 per cent of votes.
Mr Monti took over the government in November 2011, with the support of both major parties, and pulled Italy back from the brink of an EU bailout by restoring investor confidence and lowering the interest rate on the country's bonds, which was unsustainably high.
This split raised the prospect of a fresh election – and further delay to much-needed economic reforms in the single currency's third largest economy.
Competition: Mario Monti casting his vote- Mr Monti's party is expected to gain fourth place
Mr Bersani, who was widely considered the favourite, has a reformist track record and has worked closely with Mr Monti, leading to hopes that he would continue along the same path.
However, the election results mean that if he is to have any hope of power he will depend on either Mr Grillo or the mercurial Mr Berlusconi, who are likely to reject the austerity demanded by the German government and other international lenders.
If investors begin to doubt that Italy will enact reforms to keep its economy on track, the damage will quickly spread to other European countries, amidst fears that Italy is too large for an EU bailout.
Leading centrists in the country lamented the results - Gianfranco Fini, a former foreign minister who lost his parliamentary seat in the election, said: 'The worst is yet to come for Italy.'
Paul Mortimer Lee, global head of market economics at BNP Paribas, said today that the election result was likely to shave up to one per cent from Italy's growth rate this year.
'There's no alternative to the austerity that the EU wants,' he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme. 'But the politicians are not going to offer that up on a plate because it's a recipe for rejection.
'The Italian people are saying we don't want to do the hard yards. The news will have to get worse and a lot worse before it gets better.'
Decisions: People read electoral information banners in a polling station in Rome during Italy's general elections
As soon as results started to be declared last night, the euro began falling, reaching a seven-week low against the dollar by this morning.
The single currency has rallied strongly in recent weeks as fears of an imminent break-up of the eurozone eased.
But analysts said a change of government in Italy – and the possible return of Mr Berlusconi – could see the austerity measures implemented by outgoing leader Mr Monti reversed and plunge the economy deeper into crisis.
The Five Star Movement has come from nowhere in three years to secure the vote of one in four Italians.
Its 64-year-old leader, Mr Grillo, attracted hundreds of thousands of supporters as he toured town squares in a camper van. Much of his support comes from young Italians, who are frustrated by never-ending corruption scandals and mobilised by social media.
Shock: Opinion polls had underestimated the appeal of the Five Star Movement in the run-up to the election
Fragmented: Seats in the Senate are allocated on the basis of the country's regions
Earlier exit polls had shown the centre-left coalition ahead in both houses. But initial optimism from market investors soon evaporated once later projections pointed to a lead for Mr Berlusconi's centre-right coalition.
The former premier, who resigned 15 months ago after bringing Italy to the brink of economic ruin, has made an astonishing comeback.
His trial, on charges of paying for sex with an underage girl, has been postponed until after the election. Mr Bersani, a former communist, would have to win both houses to form a stable government. He has said he would continue with reforms begun by technocrat Mr Monti.
The country is likely to endure political horse-trading over the next few days to try to appoint a government.
If no party can form a majority, another caretaker technocratic government may have to take power until fresh elections can be held in May.
Robert O'Daly, of the Economist Intelligence Unit, said: 'Under a scenario where the combined parliamentary representation of Mr Bersani's centre-left and Mr Monti's centrists is insufficient to form a majority, a period of minority government followed by further elections would be likely.
'Such an outcome would place strong additional upward pressure on government borrowing costs. If this were to continue for a prolonged period, it could be destabilising for other distressed peripheral euro area countries.'
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Our Foundation Stage Unit is a happy, safe and stimulating environment where children are cared for, nurtured and encouraged to learn and reach their full potential. We work in partnership with parents to enable our children to learn in a fun and exciting way through their play.
Members of staff in Reception.
- Mrs Sue Bagshaw - Early Years, KS1, Engish Leader and Class Teacher
- Mrs Laura Rollason - Class Teacher
- Mrs Jessica Harrison - Learning Assistant
- Mrs Emma Jackson - Learning Assistant
The environment indoors and outdoors is designed to enable children to develop the independence and confidence they need to become really engaged in their learning. Resources are clearly labelled and stored to enable children to get them out and put them away themselves. In this way, they can make choices about what to use and when to use it, whilst developing a sense of responsibility and care towards their classroom.
There are 7 areas of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage. We deliver the curriculum through planned, purposeful play that is based upon the individual interests and learning needs of each individual child.
Communication and Language Development
The children are given opportunities to develop their learning and competence in communicating, speaking and listening. We give children opportunities to experience a rich language environment; to develop their confidence and skills in expressing themselves; and to speak and listen in a range of situations.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
The children are provided with experiences and support to enable them to develop a positive sense of themselves and of others. We support the children's emotional well-being, helping them to know themselves and what they can do. We also help the children to develop respect for others, social skills and a positive disposition to learn.
Physical Development
The children are given opportunities to learn through being active and interactive, improving their skills of coordination, control, manipulation and movement. The children develop an understanding of the importance of physical activity and of making healthy choices in relation to food.
Children learn to read and write through daily phonics activities where children are encouraged to link sounds and letters and to begin to read and write. In our class children have access to a wide range of reading materials (books, poems, and other written materials) to ignite their interest. They put their new skills into practice by exploring a print rich environment with a wealth of opportunities to read and write. We give children the confidence, opportunity and encouragement to use the skills in a range of situations and for a range of purposes.
We support the children to develop their understanding of numbers, calculations, shapes, space and measures in a broad range of contexts in which they can explore, enjoy, learn, practise and talk about their developing understanding.
Understanding the World
The children develop crucial knowledge, skills and understanding that help them to make sense of the world. Children have access to a range of ICT resources including digital cameras, an interactive whiteboard, ipads and floor roamers. Children also visit our computer suite one each week. We support children's learning by offering opportunities for them to use a range of tools safely, encounter creatures, people, plants and objects in their natural environments and in real-life situations, undertake practical experiments and work with a range of materials.
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A program run by a nonprofit organization in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, to hire homeless people and help them get back on their feet is bearing fruit a year and a half after its inception.
Benriya, a group of handymen operated by the NPO Nowami's support center, has hired some 360 homeless people since it launched its services in June 2011, offering odd jobs, including moving services, plumbing and mowing lawns, that are arranged by phone.
A 26-year-old homeless man worked for Benriya all of last August and earned several thousand yen each day as an assistant to carpenters. For some six years, the man had wandered around Aichi Prefecture, sometimes spending nights in Internet cafes when he could afford it.
When he visited Nowami's support center, he had less than ¥100 to his name.
"I had no hope for the future, no will to work," he said, recalling those desperate times.
But after laboring for Benriya for about a month, the man landed a job with a placement agency in September and has since been working at a construction site.
"I now feel that I have to work to support myself," he said. His current aim is to save enough to rent an apartment.
Koji Egami, 68, who is in charge of allocating jobs at Benriya's office, was once homeless himself. "Letting them buy just one toothbrush and a towel with their own money is a start. It helps them build confidence and leads them to be self-reliant," he said.
When they first visit the support center, many of the homeless don't have any money and have lost the will to work. The center aims to help them earn a wage and get them to stop depending on welfare.
Norikatsu Miwa, head of the NPO, said welfare is necessary for those who cannot work due to age or illness. "But easy dependence on welfare by those who are able to work not only eats up taxpayer money but also fuels feelings of guilt among welfare recipients," he said.
Last year, 96 people, or about 80 percent, of those who visited the support center found work and managed to get off welfare.
The NPO has won praise from the municipal government, which isn't equipped to quickly find jobs for the homeless. "Nowami support center's program is essential to maintaining their willingness to work, because it's difficult for administrative services alone to find jobs for them," an official at Ichinomiya City Hall said.
Miwa said most homeless people want to become self-reliant. "It's important for us to help reduce their anxiety and push them forward."
This section, appearing Saturdays, features topics and issues from the Chubu region covered by the Chunichi Shimbun. The original article was published Jan. 21.


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Witch Finger Cookies
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A Yummy Halloween Treat
I love Halloween. It's the one time of the year that you can be anything or anyone you want to be. Where the only limits you have are your imagination and how much scrap materials you can find for your costume. There's the great games, parties, and bragging rights for best costume ... oh yes, and the yummy treats! One of my favourite Halloween treats is Witch Finger Cookies. A simple butter cookie recipe given a ghoulish twist, this is sure to be a hit with your little goblins!
Before You Start
Pre-heat oven to 352 °F (160 °C)
You will need:
- Butter-knife
- Lightly greased baking sheet
- Cooling rack
- Prep: 10 min to prep and 30 chill PLUS approx. 10 min to shape each batch of fingers
- Bake: 20-25 min per batch
- Finishing Touches: 3 min cool and approx. 5 min to finish fingernails
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 2 3/4 cup flour
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- As needed blanched almonds, whole or slices as you prefer
- As needed red jam, ie. raspberry or strawberry
Some people like to use green food colouring in this recipe to make the fingers look more "witchy".
- Mix butter, sugar, egg, almond extract and vanilla together.
- Beat in the flour, baking powder; salt and food colouring (if using).
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Work with a quarter of the dough at a time and keep the rest refrigerated.
- Take a heaping teaspoon of dough and roll it into finger shape. Squeeze in the middle and slash with a butterknife several times to form a "knuckle".
- Firmly press an almond into one end as a "fingernail".
- Place on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Let cool for 3 minutes. Then, lift the almond and place jam into nail bed. Press the almond back into place ... The jam should squish out around the edges - bwahaha!
- Remove from the baking sheet and let cool while you repeat from #4 for the rest of the dough.
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Rosa, what a complement to halloween these witch finger cookies are! I love the eerie look. Thanks for sharing such a treat. Voted up, interesting.
Golly, they look horrible...in a good way! Think I may have to give these a go, thanks for the idea.
That intro picture gave me a bit of a start but what fun these would be to make. Definitely adding this to my collection. Thanks for posting.
What a great cookie for Halloween! Would never have thought to make something like this! Ha! Happy Halloween!!!
Eww... And awesome! Great work on this hub. Shared and voted.
Very cool idea! I've never seen them before but I love the way they look.
These look delicious and fun to eat...thanks for sharing this wonderful Halloween recipe!


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Tiffany posted higher-than-expected quarterly profit Monday as increased sales overseas and at new stores helped offset the effects of a weak U.S. economy that has put a strain on consumer spending.
Shares of the jewelry company rose more than 11 percent in premarket trade after it also said it expected robust growth in markets other than the United States and Japan.
Tiffany, like mid-tier rivals Zale Corp and Finlay Enterprises Inc, saw sales at established stores drop in the key November-December holiday period as shoppers held on to their spare dollars or spent them on day-to-day items like food and fuel.
Net income fell 16 percent to $118.3 million, or 89 cents a share, in the fourth quarter ended on Jan. 31 from $140.5 million, or $1.02 a share, a year earlier.
But excluding special items, earnings were $1.27 a share, 6 cents higher than the analysts' average forecast compiled by Reuters Estimates.
Items included charges for discontinuing some watch models after a tie-up with Swatch and loans made to Tahera Diamond.
Sales rose 10 percent, or 7 percent on a constant-currency basis, to $1.05 billion.
For the current fiscal year, the New York-based jeweler said it expected net earnings per share to rise by 11 percent to 15 percent to a range of $2.75 to $2.85.
Tiffany expects overall sales growth of about 10 percent for the year. It reported net sales of $2.94 billion for the previous 12 months.
The company forecast low-single-digit growth in U.S. same-store sales and mid-single-digit growth internationally.
Tiffany shares rose to $43 in trading before the market opened from Thursday's close of $38.60.


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Rikiya Ukai
Office worker, 24 (Japanese)
It depends on the kind of game the children are playing. To shoot people might be violent, but not all games are violent like this. Sports games are OK and children enjoy them.
Tysone Scott
Teacher, 46 (American)
No. What causes them to become violent is them not being taught how violence erupts. Video games change their perception of violence. A gentle kid won't become violent playing games.
M. Molen
Missionary, 20 (American)
According to psychological principles, it's plausible. But it doesn't prove they are so just because games are related to violence. It doesn't mean they cause violence.
Jason Millward
Business owner, 41 (Canadian)
I think they may to a degree, but there are so many variables to consider it's hard to know. I believe that these games do desensitize children to violence, and that is a concern.
Risa Shimpuku
Office worker, 23 (Japanese)
I think "Biohazard" or shooting games of this kind are violent, but fantasy games are not violent, and so I think this type is OK for children to be playing. Fantasy games are safe and peaceful.
Masayuki Hirayanagi
Purchasing, 39 (Japanese)
It depends. Recently firms have begun researching history, art and sports so we can learn from their games. But games simulating love affairs cause people to have prejudices, and games just about shooting are not good for kids.


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tetteket a Duna parti irodakban a barsonyszekekt nyomo burokrataktol.
"Grass-root movement" az eggyedulli ami fog eredmenyeket erni.
Irj leveleket,e-maileket,telephonalni minden nap a miniszterelnokhoz,a
parlament minden tagjahoz <Hungary.org>s remelve hogy azt szazak,majd
ezrek teszik. Ok a Ti alkalmozottaitok.Koveteld hogy tegyek munkajukat
amire alkamazzatok oket. Igy mukodo a demokratikus
kepviseltetett allamrendszer. Koztarsasagotok van.Nem? Vagy
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Talpra magyar,itt az ido most vagy soha.
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ellnzeke, a nepi onkormanyzasok predikatora, az egyehi jogok
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Vasarnap aprilis 2, 2000 [d.e. 11:00-tol d.u. 2:00-ig]
Kedves Honfitarsaim!
A washingtoni roman nagykovetseg elott, tuntetes lessz a romaniai cian
mergezessel kapcsolatosan. A tuntetes legfobb celja az lenne hogy
felhivjuk az emberek, a zoldek es a media figyelmet. En
ugy erzem hogy ezt az ugyet nem szabadna a "jo szomszedsag" neveben
elsimitani, a szonyeg ala seperni.
Termeszetesen ez nem az egyetlen problema romaniaval kapcsolatosan amit
nem szabadna elhalgatni, de szerintem ennek kulonosen nagy jelentosege
es potencialja van, mivel nagyon sok szovetsegesre
is szert tehetnenk (mi magyarok) ennek az ugynek a tovabbi pozitiv
kibontakozasahoz. A vilag kulonfele kornyezetvedelmi szervezetei
mellet, a Jugoszlavok, Bulgarok, Moldovaiak, Ukranok is erdekeltek ebben
az ugyben ...
Roman Nagykovetseg, Washington, U.S.A.
Szombat aprilis 1, 2000 [d.e. 11:00-tol d.u. 2:00-ig] es
Vasarnap aprilis 2, 2000 [d.e. 11:00-tol d.u. 2:00-ig]
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Helyszin: KDNP Szekhaz Budapest, XII. Nagy Jeno u. 5.
Eloado: ADOLF PASTER, Becs,
az INWO-OEsterreich elnoeke,
az INWO-International elnoeksegi tagja,
a HIFA-Austria es -Hungaria alapitoja
(HIFA = Hilfe fuer Alle, INWO = Initiative fuer eine Natuerliche
Wirtschaftsordnung - gazdasagi segelyszervezetek, amelyek a valodi,
szemelyes, emberi ertekek foltarasat es megorzeset tartjak
foladatuknak egy uj, ezeknek megfelelo gazdasagi rendszerben)
1. nap: majus 4. csuetoertoek
9,30 - 12,30
A modern, kapitalizmustol mentes piacgazdasag elofeltetelei (3:a-c)
15.00 - 18,30
A munkacsoportok elokeszitese kerdesek alapjan; munkacsoportok.
19,30 - 21,00
Plenum: A munkacsoportok beszamoloja, melyet Adolf Paster foglal
2. nap: majus 5. pentek
09,30 - 12,30
Egy modern, kapitalizmusmentes piacgazdasag erkoelcsi alapjai. (5:a-e)
15,00 - 16,30
TALENTUM-KOER: egy lehetseges gyakorlati ut a modern,
kapitalizmusmentes tarsadalomhoz. Felelos: Dr. Zsombok Gyoergy
17,00 - 18,30
A munkacsoportok elokeszitese a kerdesek alapjan; munkacsoportok.
19,30 - 21,00
Plenum: a munkacsoportok beszamoloja.
OEsszefoglalas: Adolf Paster.
3. nap: majus 6. szombat
09,30 - 12,30
Egy modern, kapitalizmusmentes piac-gazdasag allami keretfeltetelei
15,00 - 18,30
A munkacsoportok elokeszitese kerdesek alapjan; munkacsoportok.
19,30 - 21,00
Plenum: A munkacsoportok beszamoloja.
Hogyan tovabb? dolf Pasterrel koezoesen oesszefoglaljuk a harom nap
eredmenyeit, es meghatarozzuk a szuekseges konkret lepeseket.
A munkacsoportok kereteben lehetoseg van a ,Penzjatek"-on valo
Ebedszuenet: 12,30 - 15,00 ora
Vacsoraszuenet: 18,30 - 19,30 ora
A szeminariumon nem csak tolmacsolast biztositunk, hanem elegendo
idot is a tema alaposabb megismeresere, megvitatasara. Kerem, ha
modja van ra, a joevo erdekeben ne hagyja ki ezt az egyeduelallo
Szeretettel varjuk!
A Hifa-Hungaria Egyesuelet Elnoeksege neveben:
Pinter Ilona, elnoek
A Szeminariumon valo reszvetel dija:
Ebeddel 5.000,-Ft, ebed nelkuel 3000,-Ft, amelybol indokolt esetben
engedmenyt tudunk adni. (A hataron tulrol joevo magyaroknak nem kell
reszveteli dijat fizetni, amennyiben az egesz szeminariumon reszt
Talentum-tagok: 1.500,- Ft ertekben TT-mal egyenlithetnek.
Etkezes: a koernyekbeli ettermekben.
A helyszinen asvanyvizet, forro kavet, teat, biztositunk (a
reszveteli dijban benne van), es lehetoseg van a magunkkal hozott
hideg etel elfogyasztasara is.
Szallas: keresre (korlatozott szamban) egyszeru szallast keresuenk.
1. Hifa-Hungaria iroda: 1055 Budapest, Honved u. 40. Fszt. 5/a.
Tel.: 06-1-311 43 96 (hetfonkent 16-18 ora koezoett szemelyesen vagy
2. Hifa-Hungaria, 2122 Dunakeszi, Pf. 110.
3. E-mail: hifa-hungaria-pinter@ fullnet.hu
4. Fax + uezenetroegzito: 06-99-313 045 Mobil: 06-309-467 453
/Pinter I.
5. Telefonuegyelet: 06-27-39 00 80, Dovigyelne L. Sara: H-P.: 8-12-ig
Jelentkezesi hatarido: 2000. aprilis 25. (Szallas- es ebedkeres
eseten: 2000. marc. 31.)
Biotech stocks plummeted this week as President Clinton and British Prime
Minister Tony Blair requested that companies make their data on the
human genome
Private firms are racing madly to read and patent the genetic code that makes
you you and me me. They are trying to beat publicly funded labs, which are
required as a condition of their grants to publish the gene sequences they
unravel. One company, Celera Genomics, is funded by drug companies with the
understanding that the funders will see the code before anyone else does.
If it strikes you as alarming that private investors can patent and keep secret
and sell something that sits within every cell of your body, you ought
to pay
much closer attention to the new, jaw-dropping biotech industry. I
have just
spent several weeks with my students listening to biotech enthusiasts, critics,
and a lot of folks in between. There were three particular moments I'd
like to
tell you about, all of them moments of stunned silence.
The first came when we heard from an ecologist who sits on a USDA panel that
approves the release of genetically engineered crop plants. Of the 71
applications currently pending, one is for the implantation of the gene
by which
scorpions make their toxin. Splice that gene into a plant, and anything that
nibbles on a leaf, from woodchucks to bugs, falls down dead. Of course people
who eat the plant fall down dead too, so there must also be a package of genes
to turn the scorpion gene on and off. Turn it on in the roots and
leaves and
stems, turn it off in the flower and fruit.
But what happens to the poison, the students asked, when roots or leaves
decompose in the soil? What happens if the turn-off gene doesn't work
infallibly? Would we have to check every fruit or grain for traces of scorpion
Don't know, said the ecologist.
The second moment came when a geneticist described a new rice with a pasted-in
gene that allows the plant to make and store beta-carotene, the yellow pigment
from which our bodies make vitamin A. Thousands of poor children in
Asia, who
eat little but rice, go blind or die for lack of vitamin A. The "golden rice"
could solve that problem.
A hand went up, and one of the students asked, "Why not just splice the
beta-carotene gene into the child?"
Silence. Finally another visiting expert said, "Within five years that
could be
possible. Fasten your seat belts."
More silence. I guess everyone's mind was racing as mine was. I was picturing
golden children. Then I thought, why not splice in the gene for chlorophyll
while we're at it, and just send the kids out in the sun to photosynthesize
their lunch? Gold-green children.
Moment number three came when I showed the students a documentary called "The
Day After Trinity." It's the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the
developer of
the atomic bomb, told through interviews with some of the great
physicists who
worked with him at Los Alamos during the Second World War.
The cause was compelling: to stop Hitler. The science was thrilling. The
effort was tremendous. The bomb was nearing completion when Hitler surrendered
in May, 1945.
That surrender did not cause any slowdown in the work at Los Alamos.
There was
too much excitement. It was nearly time for the first test, called Trinity,
which took place at Alamagordo, New Mexico, on July 16. The scientists said
that on that day, as they watched the first atom bomb explosion in history,
their reaction was joyous. "It worked!"
Less than a month later, when a similar bomb incinerated 100,000 people at
Hiroshima, one scientist said his first thought was, "Thank goodness it
wasn't a
dud." His second thought was, "Oh my God, what have we done?"
The film ends with Oppenheimer testifying in Washington two decades
later. When
asked by a senator how to contain the nuclear arms race, Oppenheimer answered,
"It's 20 years too late. We should have done it the day after Trinity."
I turned on the lights. The students just sat there. Didn't move.
Didn't say
a word. I couldn't either.
Geneticists are already cloning sheep and cows and mice and pigs. They
can pick
out a trait from almost any creature and paste it into any other, and
they are
on the verge of being able to turn a gene on or off at will. We already plant
gene-spliced crops on tens of millions of acres. We can order genes from
catalogs. Within a few years we will be able to read the code for our very
selves and reach in and tinker with it. It is only a matter of time before
hackers appear who think it might be fun, as computer hackers do, to
create and
release their own viruses.
The stock market is speculating on this stuff. National leaders ask companies,
politely, to make their knowledge available to all. We need to do much more
that, more than just fasten our seatbelts and go along for the ride. We
need to
slow down and think together about where this technology is going and
who should
own it and who should decide.
For genomics it is still the day after Trinity. We don't want or need
to have
to ask, helplessly, "Oh my God, what have we done?"
(Donella Meadows is an adjunct professor at Dartmouth College and
director of
the Sustainability Institute in Hartland, Vermont.)
Feiler Jozsi kuldte a listan:
Wednesday, March 22, 2000
For immediate release
PNG Cyanide Accident:
Water Testing Results
One thousand kilograms of sodium cyanide in the most concentrated form
accidentally dropped from a helicopter flying to the Australia-owned
Tolukuma mine in PNG yesterday. The cyanide, intended for use in gold
mining, was dropped 85 kilometres from Port Moresby. The cyanide
escaped from wooden and plastic packaging in rugged terrain during
near-cyclonic rainfall conditions.
PNG Disaster and Emergency Services have issued a warning to people
in the vicinity not to drink from any natural water sources, but fear
message may not have been received by remote communities.
"This accident comes hot on the heels of the disastrous cyanide spill
caused by another Australian gold mine in Romania", said the Mr Geoff
Evans, Director of the Sydney-based mining watchdog, the Mineral
Institute. "There is mounting evidence that using cyanide to extract
is inherently dangerous. The high risk of cyanide accidents outweigh
dubious benefits of mining gold. We are being forced to question
cyanide usage in gold mining should be limited or even banned."
The Tolukuma mine is owned by Dome Resources, an mining company with
headquarters in Sydney, Australia. The accident occurred on Tuesday
morning, but the company only located the lost cyanide today. Managing
Director, Mr Michael Silver, said that staff were now on the ground,
attempting to contain and decontaminate the cyanide spill.
However, given the delay in locating the cyanide and the near-cyclonic
conditions at the site of the accident, the Mineral Policy Institute
that cyanide may have already dissolved into surface waters and
escaped the
clean-up site.
Cyanide is so toxic that a teaspoon of a two-percent solution can kill
human adult, effectively "suffocating" the victim. Fish and other
organisms are killed by much lower doses. In favourable conditions,
much of
the cyanide will breakdown within a week, although not before serious
damage may have been done. However, a significant amount of cyanide
persist in toxic breakdown compounds for long periods.
Landowners downstream from the Tolukuma mine have been concerned about
water contamination from the mine for some months. They have
commissioned a
certified laboratory analysis of water samples taken prior to the
accident from the Auga river, downriver of the Tolukuma mine's waste
(tailings) discharge point.
The results of the Mineral Policy Institute's preliminary
strongly suggests that toxic waste with levels of metals well in
excess of
Australian standards in Australia are being discharged into the river.
kilometres downstream of the mine's waste outfall the water is still
extremely rich in the dissolved toxic metals Copper, Lead, Zinc
Mercury and
Silver, to the extent where serious impacts on freshwater life would
Seven kilometres downstream, copper and mercury are still present in
water at significant levels. A sample taken at St Joseph's Bridge
approximately 20km downstream is still significant in these two
"The company is clearly engaging in unacceptable practices in both
its waste in the river and in its lack of precautions in transporting
highly toxic material. The problems arising from riverine dumping of
waste has been demonstrated by the cases of Porgera and Ok Tedi. All
the world, people are outraged that these Australian mining companies
dumping highly toxic materials into their environments. It is totally
unacceptable and has got to stop." Mr Evans concluded.
For media enquiries:
Geoff Evans, Director, Mineral Policy Institute
Tel: (02) 9387 5540 Mobile: 0418 261 404
Igor O'Neill
Mineral Policy Institute -
Monitoring the mining industry; Campaigning for better social
and environmental practice; Working with local communities.
Web: http://mpi.org.au
P.O. Box 21 Bondi Junction, NSW 1355 Australia
Phone: 61 (0)2 93875540 Fax: 61 (0)2 93861497


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Patient Testimonials of Back to Action Chiropractic Center
- 17 Years of Wrist Pain Gone in 60 Seconds!
- Electrician 'Rewired' with Chiropractic
- Man Runs For His Life
- Woman Free To Hug In Four-Wheel Drive
- After Years of Torture, Woman Escapes Her Tormentors
- I Was Doomed To Suffer Forever
- Woman Loses Two Years Of Her Life
- Why Didn't Someone Tell Me Before It Was Too Late?
- Doctor Offers Alternative To Beer For Pain Relief
- Avid "Swinger" Needs Help
- Expectant Mother Almost Goes Crazy
- Girlfriend Tired of Complaints Convinces Boyfriend to Give Chiropractic A Try
- No "Band-Aid" For My Problem - Fix It With Chiropractic
- Engaged Women Finally Able To See Fiance Without Pain
I recently treated a patient suffering with wrist pain for over 16 years. She was mis-diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Once I explained to her the issue may be due to her wrist bones (carpals) were locked up, she consented to me performing an adjustment (manipulation) on her wrist.
Once the joints in her wrist released, and motion was restored, the pain disappeared.
That's 17 YEARS of wrist pain. She had to highlight books vs take notes in school because of her pain. She was looking at possible surgery to solve her problem. She may have had CTS symptoms, but the problem was not caused by the tendon that goes across the wrist.
Can you imagine having 17 years' of pain, and feel it vanish with one chiropractic adjustment?
Chiropractors have been doing this with wrists and ankles, in addition to the spine for over 100 years, but I find that no one really knows about it!
If you or a friend is experiencing wrist pain and stiffness, come and see me at my clinic and let me take a look. If I can help eliminate pain and restore function, I will.
I've also included more information below from the American Chiropractic Association for further reading:
Carpal Tunnel
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most expensive of all work-related injuries. Over his or her lifetime, a carpal tunnel patient loses about $30,000 in medical bills and time absent from work.
CTS typically occurs in adults, with women 3 times more likely to develop it than men. The dominant hand is usually affected first, and the pain is typically severe. CTS is especially common in assembly-line workers in manufacturing, sewing, finishing, cleaning, meatpacking, and similar industries. Contrary to the conventional wisdom, according to recent research, people who perform data entry at a computer (up to 7 hours a day) are not at increased risk of developing CTS.
What Is CTS?
CTS is a problem of the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand. CTS occurs when the median nerve gets compressed in the carpal tunnel-a narrow tunnel at the wrist-made up of bones and soft tissues, such as nerves, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels. The compression may result in pain, weakness, and/or numbness in the hand and wrist, which radiates up into the forearm. CTS is the most common of the "entrapment neuropathies"- compression or trauma of the body's nerves in the hands or feet.
What Are the Symptoms?
Burning, tingling, itching, and/or numbness in the palm of the hand and thumb, index, and middle fingers are most common. Some people with CTS say that their fingers feel useless and swollen, even though little or no swelling is apparent. Since many people sleep with flexed wrists, the symptoms often first appear while sleeping. As symptoms worsen, they may feel tingling during the day. In addition, weakened grip strength may make it difficult to form a fist or grasp small objects. Some people develop wasting of the muscles at the base of the thumb. Some are unable to distinguish hot from cold by touch.
Why Does CTS Develop?
Some people have smaller carpal tunnels than others, which makes the median nerve compression more likely. In others, CTS can develop because of an injury to the wrist that causes swelling, over-activity of the pituitary gland, hypothyroidism, diabetes, inflammatory arthritis, mechanical problems in the wrist joint, poor work ergonomics, repeated use of vibrating hand tools, and fluid retention during pregnancy or menopause.
How Is It Diagnosed?
CTS should be diagnosed and treated early. A standard physical examination of the hands, arms, shoulders, and neck can help determine if your symptoms are related to daily activities or to an underlying disorder.
Your doctor of chiropractic can use other specific tests to try to produce the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. The most common are:
Pressure-provocative test. A cuff placed at the front of the carpal tunnel is inflated, followed by direct pressure on the median nerve.
Carpal compression test. Moderate pressure is applied with both thumbs directly on the carpal tunnel and underlying median nerve at the transverse carpal ligament. The test is relatively new.
Laboratory tests and x-rays can reveal diabetes, arthritis, fractures, and other common causes of wrist and hand pain. Sometimes electro-diagnostic tests, such as nerve conduction velocity testing, are used to help confirm the diagnosis. With these tests, small electrodes, placed on your skin, measure the speed at which electrical impulses travel across your wrist. CTS will slow the speed of the impulses and will point your doctor of chiropractic to this diagnosis.
What Is the CTS Treatment?
Initial therapy includes:
Resting the affected hand and wrist
Avoiding activities that may worsen symptoms
Immobilizing the wrist in a splint to avoid further damage from twisting or bending
Applying cool packs to help reduce swelling from inflammations
Some medications can help with pain control and inflammation. Studies have shown that vitamin B6 supplements may relieve CTS symptoms.
Chiropractic joint manipulation and mobilization of the wrist and hand, stretching and strengthening exercises, soft-tissue mobilization techniques, and even yoga can be helpful. Scientists are also investigating other therapies, such as acupuncture, that may help prevent and treat this disorder.
Occasionally, patients whose symptoms fail to respond to conservative care may require surgery. The surgeon releases the ligament covering the carpal tunnel. The majority of patients recover completely after treatment, and the recurrence rate is low. Proper posture and movement as instructed by your doctor of chiropractic can help prevent CTS recurrences.
How Can CTS Be Prevented?
The American Chiropractic Association recommends the following tips:
Chiropractic Adjustments to release tight joints
Perform on-the-job conditioning, such as stretching and light exercises.
Take frequent rest breaks.
Wear splints to help keep the wrists straight.
Use fingerless gloves to help keep the hands warm and flexible.
Use correct posture and wrist position.
To minimize workplace injuries, jobs can be rotated among workers. Employers can also develop programs in ergonomics - the process of adapting workplace conditions and job demands to workers' physical capabilities.
Electrician 'Rewired' with Chiropractic
I couldn't work. I am an electrician, and I could not look up without my arm going numb. Ninety percent of the work we do is above our heads, in the walls or ceiling. I ended up taking a few weeks off of work to recover.
At home, I was unable to play with my children. I was always in pain, and so I was constantly in a bad mood. Everything irritated me.
It was hard to drive, as well. I couldn't turn my head to see out the windows. I had to turn my entire body, instead.
I didn't feel like doing anything. I was physically unable to do anything. I felt hopeless.
I had the same problem two years before, and I knew that it would take a long time to heal. The pinched nerve sent pain from my shoulder, all the way down to my fingers. I also knew that chiropractic could help.
I knew Dr. Dreessen from church, and decided to try his clinic. At first the recovery was slow, but after a few weeks, I was able to go back to work on light duty. I knew that I would heal more quickly if I didn't work, but I couldn't afford to stay at home any longer.
After a couple of months, I am now pain free. I feel better mentally, and I am a happier person. I have the confidence to immediately visit Dr. Dreessen if this problem ever happens again.
It is not necessary to suffer pain, when there is a good chance that chiropractic care can help. I tell people to go to the chiropractor as soon as the pain starts, and that he will ease their discomfort quickly.
Man Runs For His Life
"For the better part of 20 years, I was stiff... Now I run like I'm on cotton clouds."
I always thought it was normal for my lower back to hurt in the morning and after workouts. I'm a marathon runner and run 60-80 miles a week. I am also very active in the gym. I play soccer and hockey too. For the better part of 20 years, I was stiff. Sitting was difficult. Bending was painful and any stretching in my side hurt. Sometimes, my back even locked up.
I saw other doctors, but I rarely took anything for the pain. I relied on strength training to toughen my back. My wife told me, "Get help for your back! It's just getting worse." Sometimes I found myself getting down about the pain I'd lived with so long. I'd think, "Why me Lord?"
Then one day, I met Dr. Stagg in the gym during one of my regular workouts. We talked about my many ailments, and he suggested I make an appointment to see him in his office. I had some doubts that chiropractic would help me, but I thought, "Why not give it a try?" It couldn't make me feel any worse.
After examining me, Dr. Stagg started me on a chiropractic treatment schedule right away. My recovery has been incredible! Now I run like I'm on cotton clouds. I have no pain or stiffness. I'm flexible. I'm happier. My problem is gone! I can work without thinking about my back. I don't even notice it anymore. I run faster and steadier. My gym workouts are harder and healthier.
Chiropractic care is also responsible for curing another long-term malady I had. For years I woke up two to four times a night to go to the bathroom. I thought it was normal, so I never did anything about it. When it came up during my initial health history, I couldn't believe that chiropractic could affect the problem. Unbelievably, since I've been getting adjusted, I have not had to get up in the night.
I tell almost everyone I meet about chiropractic, even my doctor and surgeon friends. I am still perplexed by the amazing changes it has made in my life. But, I recommend that anyone who is sick, suffering or in pain see a chiropractor. Chiropractic can be your answer. No pills, no operations, just great results! I am a living example of how it can help.
Dr. Stagg is probably the greatest doctor I've ever met. His attitude is so positive. He listens all the time. I attribute my healing process to God and Dr. Stagg. Everyone at Back to Action deserves a really big hug from all of my family. God Bless.
Woman Free To Hug In Four-Wheel Drive
I had extreme and continual neck pain, and often had lower back pain and excessive headaches. I hurt most of the time. My back and neck were constantly aggravated by my job, which is in the dairy industry and requires heavy lifting and long hours.
The constant pain left me feeling very tired all of the time. My activities were limited, and I could no longer run or exercise. Riding in a car caused pain, especially going over speed bumps. There was no way I could ride in a Four-Wheel Drive vehicle.
I could not get hugs from my grandchildren because it hurt my neck! I lived on Ibuprofen 800's and anything else I thought might help the pain.
I had tried chiropractic in the past, but the adjustments made me nauseated. A friend invited me to "Dinner With Doc," an event given by Dr. Dreessen at a local restaurant. My friend knew nothing of my back problems, and I went only to enjoy the free dinner! (Ha! Ha!)
I am glad I gave Dr. Dreessen a chance to help me, even though I had my doubts. I AM NOW PAIN FREE MOST OF THE TIME, AND HAVE BEEN SINCE MY FIRST FEW TREATMENTS! I suffer no nausea from Dr. Dreessen's adjustments. His approach to health and treatment is wonderful. I especially like the relaxed, no-stress atmosphere in the clinic.
I told my daughter about Dr. Dreessen, and both she and her boyfriend are now seeing him. Dr. Dreessen has helped my daughter very much. I now feel that chiropractic is wonderful and love to recommend it to everyone.
To others who are sick or in pain: Try Dr. Dreessen!
After Years of Torture, Woman Escapes Her Tormentors
I used to suffer from migraines, headaches, and TMJ. My pain was so severe, it is almost indescribable. My jaw moved left to right. My migraines made me non-functional. The pain was unbelievable. I couldn't tolerate noise or light. The pain was so bad I would be sick to my stomach. The pain affected my entire life. It got to the point where I just stayed at home. I didn't even want to go outside.
My medical doctor put me on very strong medication for the migraines. Every two weeks I had to go in and get three painful shots so that I wouldn't get the migraines.
The shots left me groggy for days and had other bad side effects. I dreaded getting the shots, but I was trapped because without them the migraines would come back. Sometimes even with the shots, the migraines would start before the two weeks were up, but the medicine was so strong that I could only have the shots twice a month. It was a vicious cycle of pain and prescriptions.
I decided to try chiropractic because I had heard good things about how successful it was at treating headaches. I just wanted my pain to end and didn't want any more shots!
After only a few weeks of treatment, I no longer have migraines and I haven't had any shots! On a scale of 0-10, I was at a 10, but now I'm down to a 2.
This was time well spent! I'm still coming to Dr. Dreessen for maintenance care religiously!
I have told many people about my results with chiropractic. My son, Davis, came to Dr. Dreessen because of low back pain and has been helped very much.
I believe that Dr. Dreessen has a magic hand and is a Gift from God. I'm so grateful for him. I now feel great!
I Was Doomed To Suffer Forever
After twenty years of pain, I forgot what it was like not to hurt. I experienced pain every morning when I woke up, and was unable to move for two hours. I was never comfortable because of the pain in my back.
I used to lead a very active life, and spent time with my friends. The pain became so severe, I often had to decline invitations knowing I would be unable to hide the pain I was in. I spent less and less time with my family. I felt they could not enjoy the time spent with me.
I could no longer go bowling or walking, two activities I used to enjoy. I frequently became depressed thinking my condition would continue to worsen. I resigned myself to living a life with limited social contact.
My previous results with chiropractic had been disappointing. When I met Dr. Dreessen, I had serious doubts, but I decided to try it to avoid surgery and drug prescriptions.
The results have been remarkable. I get out of bed with NO hip or back pain, and I am completely MOBILE! I've lost weight because I have been able to resume an active and energetic lifestyle. I am now looking forward to bowling again, soon.
I now look forward to my mornings, because I am able to wake up pain free and pursue tasks and activities that had previously been impossible. I am no longer avoiding friends or family. My energy level has increased enormously, and I have a positive outlook on life again.
I now recommend Dr. Dreessen's healing hands to all my friends with back pain. I am overjoyed with my progress, as I had believed that I was doomed to suffer forever with pain.
Woman Loses Two Years Of Her Life
Dr. Dreessen and Monica were at Fred Meyer doing Spinal Screenings. My husband had his back checked and set an appointment for himself. After his first adjustment, I asked him about the clinic and I liked what I heard, so I decided to try it myself.
I suffered from ulcers, severe headaches and pain in my lower back and shoulders. I also suffered with tendonitis and carpal tunnel in my right hand.
My medical conditions affected my life in many ways. I couldn't eat the foods I liked without paying for it later. I used to buy bottles of 500 aspirin every 2 weeks for my headaches. I couldn't even walk for exercise or necessity without my lower back hurting so much that my tailbone felt "bruised" or literally collapse as though I couldn't hold my body upright.
I was taking bottles and bottles of aspirin and codeine. I missed time at work due to the pain and missed out on many things I enjoy. I couldn't even clean my house, which really bothered me because I pride myself on a clean home.
I saw a chiropractor two years ago when my back went out and I was actually doubled-over and could not stand up straight. I didn't like the doctor I saw because I didn't like the technique he used, and he didn't take any x-rays or explain anything to me. He did adjust my back to point where I could stand up, but I quit going and was still in excruciating pain.
Dr. Dreessen's approach was different. He made sure he knew what kind of adjustments I needed by taking x-rays so he could see exactly what my problem was. He showed me my x-rays and explained what was wrong, then he told me what type of care plan was needed and made sure I understood everything so that I could make the right decisions about my care. He also insisted I participate in my care by attending a one-hour class, read everything carefully, and keep all my appointments.
I have now had about 20 treatments by Dr. Dreessen and have experienced terrific results. I am now able to experiment with spicy foods and I go for walks up to 45 minutes in length! I've told family, friends and co-workers about the changes I've made with my chiropractic care.
I am glad I gave chiropractic a second chance and didn't allow my first bad experience to continue my life in pain and keep me from doing the things that I enjoy. I only wish that I had tried a second chiropractor sooner, instead of letting one bad experience cost me two years of my life!
Why Didn't Someone Tell Me Before It Was Too Late?
Nathan suffered from chronic ear infections for years. We made endless trips to the medical doctor's office. Nathan had many restless nights and lost a lot of sleep (as did Mom!) because of the pain.
The medical doctor prescribed antibiotics time after time. Nathan was frequently on Amoxicillin and countless other medications. When the drugs didn't work anymore, Nathan had surgery to put tubes in his ears. Even after the surgery, he still got ear infections.
I brought Nathan to see Dr. Dreessen after reading literature about how chiropractic helps children with ear infections. Dr. Dreessen found several subluxations in Nathan's neck and upper back and put him on a treatment plan.
Nathan did not have any fears about chiropractic. He looks forward to his adjustments and happily climbs up on the adjusting table.
A short time into his care, Nathan quit having ear infections. He has not had one since he started receiving adjustments from Dr. Dreessen. He has now completed his care and is on a monthly maintenance schedule.
I highly recommend chiropractic care for children. If someone had told us sooner about chiropractic and ear infections, Nathan would not have had tubes put in his ears, and would have had a healthier early childhood!
Doctor Offers Alternative To Beer For Pain Relief
More than 20 years ago I fell off a barn and did not get immediate chiropractic treatment. I had been living with pain and stiffness, fatigue, eye twitching and even depression from not feeling good.
Having to drag my stiff, aching body out of bed to go to work every day has been the hardest part. I also hated having to turn down going out with friends because I just wanted to lay down and rest.
I saw a couple of chiropractors in the past for some quick relief, but it wasn't enough to get me fully corrected. I didn't take any medication for my pain, I just gritted it out. Sometimes, though, I would get a six-pack of beer and get drunk to relieve the pain after a hard week at work.
I finally got to the point where my eyes were twitching so bad that I was too embarrassed to talk to people and my pain was becoming too agonizing to live with.
I came to see Dr. Dreessen and he told me he could help me if I kept up the frequency of my treatments until my back was fully corrected. I stayed on my care schedule and it worked.
My neck was locked up with kinks in it, and now I have free, loose movement in my neck. My eye twitching is almost completely gone. My mid back still needs some work, but the agonizing pain, stiffness and fatigue has been reduced to a minor annoyance.
I knew chiropractic could help me, but I didn't realize how much I could improve physically, as well as the mentally. I am a lot happier and have more confidence interacting with people knowing I don't have a painful frown on my face.
If you think chiropractic care is too expensive, you are wrong! Being pain-free and knowing that you aren't going to be decrepit and in pain when you are older is priceless!
I tell anyone who is in pain how much better Dr. Dreessen has helped me feel.
Avid "Swinger" Needs Help
I have been considering seeing a chiropractor over the last year. For the past 3-4 years I have been experiencing stiffness down both sides of my neck, into and across both shoulders and shoulder blades. The pain became more acute in the last year and was most noticeable in the middle of the night, waking me up with mild pain, forcing me to change positions all night long. Also, in the mornings my hands would feel swollen and stiff to where my wedding band would feel tight.
I also was experiencing some sporadic soreness in my lower back and a sharp pain in my right hip. This problem has existed, most recently, off and on for about a year. I did not see another doctor for this condition, nor did I take any medication.
I had seen a chiropractor for a low back problem 25 years ago that had totally been eradicated with some adjustments and specific exercises so I was familiar with chiropractic treatment.
I'm an avid golfer, and if it's one thing a golfer can't stand is constant stiffness and soreness that interferes with the game. Both my daughter-in-law, who is a massage therapist, and my son suggested seeing Dr. "G" for my complaints as they were both current treating patients.
After 20 visits with Dr. Gilmore, I feel much better. The stiffness in my neck and shoulders has diminished greatly and my range of motion in the neck and shoulder area has also improved. The stiffness in my hands has also been significantly reduced. The soreness in the lower back is less noticeable and I have not had the sharp pain in my hip since starting treatment.
So here I am, feeling much better and enjoying life and the game of golf much more. The only thing I'm really disappointed about is my golf game hasn't improved, at least not yet!!
Expectant Mother Almost Goes Crazy
I had been dealing with severe lowback and sciatic pain for about a month when I ran into Dr. Gilmore doing a postural screening at Babies 'R Us in Lynnwood.
I was still in my 1st trimester of pregnancy and the pain was making it difficult to get out of bed, move, or even walk. I had to stay home from work and had stopped my daily exercise regiment. I felt disabled and found myself depressed!!! I had seen my family medical doctor who told me that the pain was just another symptom of being pregnant. I had tried yoga and stretching exercises but nothing seemed to help.
I had been to a chiropractor in the past but thought that my back pain was too severe for Dr. Gilmore to help. At that point though, I realized I had to do something about the pain or else I would go crazy!!
Relief was immediate after Dr. Gilmore treated me. Friends noticed a huge difference in my attitude. I was feeling wonderful! I was back to walking and could even jog a little because I felt no more pain.
I would recommend anyone with pain, even due to pregnancy, to give chiropractic a try and see Dr. Gilmore. It really does work and can change a person's whole attitude towards themselves and others. Thanks Dr. Gilmore, I can now be a proud mother to be.
Girlfriend Tired of Complaints Convinces Boyfriend to Give Chiropractic A Try
I had a lot of pain in my low back, especially on the right side, for the better part of 8 years before I came to see Dr. Gilmore. Work was very difficult at times as bending over and lifting heavy boxes would put extra strain on my low back. The pain affected my sleep so I tried to sleep differently to ease the pain. Recreational activities that I enjoyed like softball and golf were no longer fun as the constant twisting and turning would produce extra back pain. Even bending to put my shoes on was difficult!
Mentally it was taking a toll as I thought it would never get better. I was constantly complaining to my girlfriend, friends and co-workers. My father has had a bad back as well and so I thought that I was going down the same path.
I finally decided to try chiropractic because my annoyed girlfriend was tired of my complaining. I had never been to a chiropractor before and I had my doubts. At first I thought that it wouldn't help that much or it would just help for a couple of days. I was wrong!
In just a few months I had begun to see changes. There was no longer any pain in my low back. A couple times the pain came back but in sticking to my treatment schedule the pain would go away and I noticed a significant difference. Waking up in the morning I had no pain, tying my shoes was no problem and lifting at was work was fine.
My recovery has given me more strength mentally and a general sense of relief knowing that I can perform at my best and not have to worry about my back.
I would recommend others to come in and get adjusted as I have had no sharp pain in over 3 weeks and am feeling great!!!
No "Band-Aid" For My Problem - Fix It With Chiropractic
On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the worst pain), I was at an 11 when I began seeing Dr. Gilmore. I had been experiencing recurring pain and stiffness throughout my neck and back for years. I had seen other doctors who had recommended medication. Consequently I was relying on Ibuprofen and/or Tylenol almost daily to deal with the pain. In the past, I had had some physical therapy which did not help my symptoms. Massage therapy gave me some relief but it was only temporary.
The chronic pain had made me irritable and unable to concentrate. As an administrative assistant, I was required to sit in front of a computer for extended periods of time. I found the pain controlling my day and effecting my ability to do my job.
It hurt to do any physical activity. My husband and I enjoy the outdoors but my pain limited me to what I could do and I eventually gained some weight. Emotionally I was in a constant feeling of sorrow wondering "when will the pain stop?"
Through an initial intensive chiropractic care program with Dr. Gilmore, it took only a couple of weeks before I was pain free. Because the pain was now under control, we started the healing process. Only four months later I was needing care once every three weeks and was completely pain free.
I can now work a nine hour day without pain and stiffness. I can go for long walks and hikes again. I can sleep through the night and wake up refreshed and ready to start my day. I feel alive again.
Chiropractic has changed my life! I have told everyone I know about chiropractic and Dr. Gilmore. Thank you to Dr. Gilmore and the friendly staff at Back To Action for helping me get my life back.
Engaged Women Finally Able To See Fiance Without Pain
I had first met Dr. Gilmore at a Wedding Showcase where I was experiencing steady, immobilizing neck and upper back pain and spasms for the past six months. As well, I had been experiencing low back pain for the past 4 years that would come and go. It hurt to be on the phone, to check blind spots while driving, and weakened my upper body for carrying and lifting. It even hurt to look up at my fiancee who is taller than me.
I found my condition to be both draining and frustrating. I got tired of trying to find that "magic" position that didn't hurt. I knew chiropractic would help me but I kept putting it off until I ran into Dr. Gilmore.
With chiropractic treatment I have had huge relief of symptoms. Along the way, progress slowed down, but Dr. Gilmore was open to the feedback I gave him and we tried a variety of styles and techniques until we found what technique worked best for me.
One thing I appreciated was that Dr. Gilmore's focus is on getting me better for good and not just in treating the pain temporarily.
Now I am able to drive, use the phone, sleep better, be more energetic, and even kiss my fiancé without pain. Medication and/or surgery does not fix all problems. I am confident that Dr. Gilmore and chiropractic are effective in helping people with their aches and pains and consequently have told 6-7 close friends about the job Dr. Gilmore does.
My story begins in October 2001, when I began to experience extreme low back pain. The pain itself came without warning and was not the result of any type of trauma. The pain would especially get bad with any type of sitting which lasted longer than 15 minutes.
At school, sitting through my 1-2 hour classes were horrible. I was unable to concentrate on the class work and all I could focus on was the pain. Riding in a car was unbearable and working out was not at all easy. In many cases working out would increase my lowback pain so I chose to cut short my routine or forget about it all together.
The pain made me feel cheated as it took control of my life. I was only 21, with no history of trauma, but was experiencing tremendous low back pain. The pain was presenting a mental challenge as much as a physical challenge.
My mother had gone to a chiropractor for her back problems so I tried several chiropractors but they were unsuccessful in helping me with my lowback pain.
Beginning in June of 2002 I began seeing Dr. Gilmore who knew my boyfriend. On my first visit I rated my pain at a 10. Within one month of treatment my pain was reduced by nearly 50%. At that time I was getting adjusted three times per week. For probably the past four months I have rated my pain consistently at about a 1.
Now that I no longer experience such extreme lowback pain I can actually sit through such things as a movie and enjoy it! I can now take a road trip and not be uncomfortable the whole time.
For those who are suffering in pain, don't just think about it, do something about it. The pain will not get any better on it's own. Chiropractic care is a good place to start in feeling better and getting on with living.


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text: NYSE:APA Apache Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Apache Co. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Log In and Add $8.19 +0.40 (+5.13 %) (As of 10/29/2020 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Today's Range$7.45Now: $8.19▼$8.2250-Day Range$7.79MA: $10.29▼$13.1552-Week Range$3.80Now: $8.19▼$33.77Volume12.02 million shsAverage Volume14.05 million shsMarket Capitalization$3.09 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield1.28%Beta4.65 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Apache Corporation, an independent energy company, explores for, develops, and produces natural gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquids (NGLs). The company has operations in onshore assets located in the Permian and Midcontinent/Gulf Coast onshore regions; and offshore assets situated in the Gulf of Mexico region. It also holds onshore assets in Egypt's Western desert; and offshore assets in the North Sea region, including the United Kingdom. In addition, the company has an offshore exploration program in Suriname. As of December 31, 2018, it had total estimated proved reserves of 581 million barrels of crude oil, 234 million barrels of NGLs, and 2.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. Apache Corporation was founded in 1954 and is based in Houston, Texas.Read More Beat the Market (BTM) Rank™ 4.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingApache has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.38, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 11 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $16.00, Apache has a forecasted upside of 95.4% from its current price of $8.19.Amount of Analyst CoverageApache has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 2.3 Community Rank Outperform VotesApache has received 774 "outperform" votes. (Add your "outperform" vote.)Underperform VotesApache has received 900 "underperform" votes. (Add your "underperform" vote.)Community SentimentApache has received 53.76% "underperform" votes from our community.MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Apache and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe APA will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe APA will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldApache has a dividend yield of 1.28%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthApache does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 1.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Apache insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.71% of the stock of Apache is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions91.45% of the stock of Apache is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Apache are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($2.51) to ($1.52) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Apache is -0.39, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Apache is -0.39, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioApache has a P/B Ratio of 0.69. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next Analyst Opinion: 4.2Community Rank: 2.3Dividend Strength: 0.0Insider Behavior: 1.0Valuation: 1.3 5 -4 -3 -2 -1 -Overall Beat the Market Rank™1.75 out of 5 stars Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock Exchange NYSE Industry Crude petroleum & natural gas Sub-IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production SectorOils/Energy Current SymbolNYSE:APA Previous Symbol CUSIP03741110 CIK6769 Webwww.apachecorp.com Phone713-296-6000Employees3,163 Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.92 Current Ratio0.94 Quick Ratio0.94Price-To-Earnings Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/A Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$6.41 billion Price / Sales0.48 Cash Flow$3.64 per share Price / Cash Flow2.25 Book Value$11.87 per share Price / Book0.69Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A Net Income$-3,553,000,000.00 Net Margins-131.89% Return on Equity-1.72% Return on Assets-0.47%Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares377,459,000Market Cap$3.09 billion Next Earnings Date11/4/2020 (Estimated) OptionableOptionable $8.19 +0.40 (+5.13 %) (As of 10/29/2020 12:00 AM ET) 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive APA News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for APA and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Apache (NYSE:APA) Frequently Asked Questions How has Apache's stock been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Apache's stock was trading at $8.25 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, APA shares have decreased by 0.7% and is now trading at $8.19. View which stocks have been most impacted by COVID-19. Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of Apache? 21 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Apache in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 11 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View analyst ratings for Apache. When is Apache's next earnings date? Apache is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, November 4th 2020. View our earnings forecast for Apache. How were Apache's earnings last quarter? Apache Co. (NYSE:APA) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July, 29th. The energy company reported ($0.74) earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($1.01) by $0.27. The energy company had revenue of $752 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $708.60 million. Apache had a negative return on equity of 1.72% and a negative net margin of 131.89%. Apache's quarterly revenue was down 53.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.11 earnings per share. View Apache's earnings history. How often does Apache pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Apache? Apache declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, September 16th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, October 22nd will be paid a dividend of $0.025 per share on Monday, November 23rd. This represents a $0.10 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.22%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, October 21st. View Apache's dividend history. What price target have analysts set for APA? 21 brokerages have issued 12-month price targets for Apache's stock. Their forecasts range from $9.00 to $23.00. On average, they expect Apache's share price to reach $16.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 95.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts' price targets for Apache. Who are some of Apache's key competitors? Some companies that are related to Apache include ConocoPhillips (COP), EOG Resources (EOG), Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD), Concho Resources (CXO), Cabot Oil & Gas (COG), Continental Resources (CLR), Noble Energy (NBL), Diamondback Energy (FANG), EQT (EQT), Devon Energy (DVN), Marathon Oil (MRO), Cimarex Energy (XEC), WPX Energy (WPX), Range Resources (RRC) and Southwestern Energy (SWN). View all competitors. What other stocks do shareholders of Apache own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Apache investors own include Endologix (ELGX), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Micron Technology (MU), Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW), Occidental Petroleum (OXY), Citigroup (C), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Transocean (RIG), Honeywell International (HON) and Cimarex Energy (XEC). Who are Apache's key executives? Apache's management team includes the following people: Mr. John J. Christmann IV, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 52)Mr. Stephen J. Riney, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 58)Mr. Timothy J. Sullivan, Exec. VP of Operations Support (Age 63)Mr. P. Anthony Lannie, Exec. VP & Gen. Counsel (Age 65)Mr. Grady L. Ables, Sr. Region VP of North Sea, Egypt & Houston Operations (Age 57) What is Apache's stock symbol? Apache trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "APA." Who are Apache's major shareholders? Apache's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Douglas Lane & Associates LLC (0.50%), Sicart Associates LLC (0.21%), State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D (0.06%), Woodstock Corp (0.06%), Retirement Systems of Alabama (0.04%) and Wedge Capital Management L L P NC (0.04%). Company insiders that own Apache stock include John E Lowe, Juliet S Ellis, P Anthony Lannie, Wheals Rob and William Mark Meyer. View institutional ownership trends for Apache. Which major investors are selling Apache stock? APA stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale, Standard Life Aberdeen plc, Cerebellum GP LLC, NuWave Investment Management LLC, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC, Boston Trust Walden Corp, Triton Wealth Management PLLC, and Heritage Investors Management Corp. View insider buying and selling activity for Apache. Which major investors are buying Apache stock? APA stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Douglas Lane & Associates LLC, Woodstock Corp, Wedge Capital Management L L P NC, International Assets Investment Management LLC, Fox Run Management L.L.C., Avantax Advisory Services Inc., Adams Natural Resources Fund Inc., and IBM Retirement Fund. Company insiders that have bought Apache stock in the last two years include John E Lowe, Juliet S Ellis, P Anthony Lannie, Wheals Rob, and William Mark Meyer. View insider buying and selling activity for Apache. How do I buy shares of Apache? Shares of APA can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. What is Apache's stock price today? One share of APA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $8.19. How big of a company is Apache? Apache has a market capitalization of $3.09 billion and generates $6.41 billion in revenue each year. Apache employs 3,163 workers across the globe. What is Apache's official website? The official website for Apache is www.apachecorp.com. How can I contact Apache? Apache's mailing address is ONE POST OAK CENTRAL 2000 POST OAK BLVD STE 100, HOUSTON TX, 77056. The energy company can be reached via phone at 713-296-6000 or via email at [email protected] This page was last updated on 10/29/2020 by MarketBeat.com Staff 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for $1.00 Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas top-performing Wall Street analysts. 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